What's Ahead

What's Ahead

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

The process for creating the weekly summary of meetings and events includes review of City Council and every Berkeley Board and Commission webpage for upcoming meetings. Every meeting agenda is read and topics of interest are listed. The process for creating the weekly summary starts after the close of City offices on Friday at 5:00 pm. The weekly index of meetings is usually posted between midnight Friday and 2:00 am Saturday for the coming week.

On April 29, 2022 the City of Berkeley turned on a new City website https://berkeleyca.gov/. Nearly all of the websites attached to meeting notices prior to April 29, 2022 no longer work and many of the agendas listed in What's Ahead are no longer accessible without a public records request.

Though it can be tedious to scroll through old Weekly Summaries going back to July 17, 2017, this may be the only accessible list of key agenda items from City of Berkeley public meetings.

To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/committee-and-regional-body-appointees
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
To check for Notices of Decision - This website has disappeared with activation of the new City of Berkeley website and no link has been found to update this information. The listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

Audio Recordings of City Council Committee Meetings are available and the quality is surprisingly good
Audio Recordings: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zq7y9dh8dnzxmyr/AAB5RiBjmc_ym-8xpv1e10XOa?dl=0
(Note: A Dropbox account is not required in order to access the MP3 files.)
Holidays and Reduced Service Days are listed at https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-holidays

There is a lot of information in the weekly summary of meetings. The introduction is given as a guide to meetings with items of high interest or potential high impact. Those are the meetings with a double **. The best opportunity for input is at the City Council policy committees and key Boards and Commissions

For anyone in a risk group of complications from Covid-19, who is avoiding crowds, the City of Berkeley does not seem to be slowing down. You can still make your voice heard through an email to all the Council members and Mayor council@cityofberkeley.info or a phone call or individual email:

Mayor - Jesse Arreguin - 510.981.7100 - mayor@cityofberkeley.info
District 1 - Rashi Kesarwani - 510.981.7119 - rkesarwani@cityofberkeley.info
District 2 - Terry Taplin - 510.981.7120 - ttaplin@cityofberkeley.info
District 3 - Ben Bartlett - 510.981.7130 - bbartlett@cityofberkeley.info
District 4 - Kate Harrison - 510.981.7140 - kharrison@cityofberkeley.info
District 5 - Sophie Hahn - 510.981.7150 - shahn@cityofberkeley.info
District 6 - Susan Wengraf - 510.981.7160 - swengraf@cityofberkeley.info
District 7 - Rigel Robinson - 510.981.7170 - rrobinson@cityofberkeley.info
District 8 - Mark Humbert - 510.981.7180 - mhumbert@cityofberkeley.info

February 5, 2023 - February 12, 2023
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

Monday: At 9:30 am CCCC is getting an update on Civic Center Vision progress prior to the meeting for the commissions’ super subcommittee. The City/UC/Student Committee aka 4 x 6 meets at 1 pm on Southside streets, lighting, blue phones. The Peace and Justice Commission and Personnel Board meet at 7 pm. The Peace and Justice Commission usually activates closed captioning and save live transcription.
Tuesday: No city meetings listed. President Biden’s State of the Union is at 6 pm.
Wednesday: The Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets at 6:30 pm. The PAB is recorded and has CC and save transcript. The Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets at 7 pm. Parks Commission is never recorded and staff have declined to turn on closed captioning when requested.
Thursday: The Budget & Finance Committee meets at 10 am. This meeting has audio recording, closed captioning and save live transcription. The Civic Center Visioning commissions’ super subcommittee meets at 11:30 am. Recording and closed captioning status is unknown. The community meeting on the Special Care Unit is at 6 pm. Recording and closed captioning status is unknown. The Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) meets at 7 pm with one project listed under action. ZAB is recorded and has closed captioning and save transcript.
Saturday: The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets at 10 am. These meetings are recorded and posted on the BNC website.

City Council February 14 regular meeting agenda is available for review and comment. Use the link and then choose the Html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Survey: Bay Ferry 2050 Public Survey https://www.bayferry2050.org/survey

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, February 5, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Monday, February 6, 2023

COMMUNITY FOR A CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) from 9:30 – 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89514619642?pwd=S2UvdWpmZWY5UFV1NDBiZndoY0JaZz09
Teleconference: not provided
AGENDA: Civic Center Vision Plan Update
https://berkeleycccc.org/

CITY / UC / STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84528225869
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 845 2822 5869
AGENDA: 4. Southside Complete Streets update, 5. Community safety, including street lighting and blue light emergency phones, 6. LRDP (Long Range Development Plan) priorities discussion.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/cityucstudent-relations-committee

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123739711
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 821 2373 9711
AGENDA: 5. Commission & Cahir updates, 6. Secretary’s report, 7. Election chair, vice-chair, 8. Discuss and pass resolution of support for dis-credit bad checks, 9. Japanese Day of Remembrance, 10. Shellmound issues and Land Acknowledgement, 11. Update on Reproductive Services and Education Access Survey, 12. Update on BUSD Ethnic Studies, 13. Seating needed for Berkeley Offices.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85488360271?pwd=SUk3L0JqalFuaUdjSW0zaWxiRCsyUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 8836 0271 Passcode: 172741
AGENDA: V. Election chair, vice-chair, VI. Recommendation to increase salary range for unrepresented camp staff classifications in unit x1, VII. Recommendation to revise the Assistant Aquatics Coordinator Classification.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - President Biden, State of the Union at 6 pm

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89698730836
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 896 9873 0836
AGENDA: 6. Chair report, 7. Election chair, vice-chair, 8. Director Ferris report, 9. Presentation: Animal care issues at city parks, 11. Return to in-person meetings, 12. Create a subcommittee on dog parks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff reports, 6. Chair and Board member reports, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports on Policy and Practices related to Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit, 9. a. Update PAB retreat and training, b. Review of Drone Policy, c. Notice of Policy Complaint, 10. Public comment, 11. CLOSED Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, February 9, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619021675
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 902 1675
AGENDA: 2. Election Chair, 3. Presentation on State of CA Encampment Resolution Funding Program and grant submittal including local match $5,000,000 Measure P revenue, 4. Update Measure P, 5.a. Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts – Allocating $3,000,000 of funds, b. City Manager – Allocating $2,000,000 of funds.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CIVIC CENTER VISION Meeting from 11:30 am – 12:30 am
Super Subcommittee Meeting of Commissions - Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), Civic Arts Commission, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89543804476?pwd=THV0TitYdVFSUFVxYzZxQWZBSEJudz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 895 4380 4476 Passcode: 528648
AGENDA: Presentation on Civic Center Park, Maudelle Shirik and Veterans Building, Comments from subcommittee members, public comment (1 minute per speaker)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/civic-center-vision-plan-project
Invite - https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/civic-center-vision-meeting-0

SPECIALIZED CARE UNIT (SCU) COMMUNITY DIALOGUE from 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/3D1Ro5o
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 934 4145 Passcode: 593500
AGENDA: Program background, next steps, Q&A, the SCU is a 24/7 non-police mental health and substance use crisis response team, implemented in partnership with Bonita House.
Questions email HHCS@cityofberkeley.info
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/specialized-care-unit-community-dialogue

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82313096535
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 823 1309 6535
AGENDA: 3. 2506 Haste Street – on consent – #ZP2022-0074 - add a cannabis consumption lounge and amplified live music to an existing cannabis retail storefront.
4. 1341 Addison – on consent – #ZP2022-0089 - construct addition for new dwelling unit convert single-family dwelling to a 2-story (23 feet) 3500 sq ft duplex with 6 bedrooms total and 2 off-street parking spaces.
5. 0 (919) Camelia – on action – staff recommend approve - #ZP2022-0020 – to construct a 6,989 sq ft 3-story (39 ft), 3-unit live/work building and 3 parking spaces on 3510 sq ft vacant lot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, February 10, 2023 – Reduced City Services Day, no city meetings listed

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 8422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, February 12, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Monday, February 13, 2023 – City offices closed, Lincoln’s birthday

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CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
February 14, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617057994
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 705 7994

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd reading – Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform
2.Finance – Formal bid solicitations $2,124,000 ($75,000 Consultant Mental Health Medi-Cal Billing and CalAIM transition, $150,000 Target Case Management Consultant, $399,000 Bus transportation for summer camps, $1,500,000 Just Transition Pilot Program)
3.Sprague – Contract 47QTCA20D004Y for $200,000 3/1/2023 – 1/22/2025 not to exceed $300,000 in total with one 2 yr extension to 1/22/2027 with Public Consulting group for Professional Services related to ground emergency transport (GEMT), QAF, IGT, PP-GEMT
4.Sprague – Contract $700,000 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2025 with Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance for chipping services
5.Warhuus – Revenue contract $293,705 2023 Community Services Block Grant 1/1/2023 – 5/31/2024
6.Warhuus – Contract add $228,850 from Measure P total $348,850 with Dorothy Day House for the inclement weather shelter program and amend contract 31900284 add $190,260 to operate inclement weather shelter for up to 127 nights from 12/3/2022 – 4/15/2023 for a total amount not to exceed $4,211,173
7.Warhuus – Contract $107,890 with Resources for Community Development (RCD) for MLK Jr House – Mental Health Services Act Operating Support to monitor 12-room, transition Single-Room Occupancy housing development
8.Mills Act Contract – 2523 Piedmont
9.Mills Act Contract – 2119 Marin
10.Garland – Authorize funding agreement $648,000 with AC Transit to supplement quick-build Durant Transit Lane Project
11.Arreguin – Berkeley Rotary Endowment
12.Robinson – Refer $250,000 to FY 2023 budget process for Southside Impact Nexus Study
AGENDA on ACTION
13.a. Klein – Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements (clean-up of January 17 rereading ordinance with corrections),
b. Harrison – Apply standard $45 per square foot fee on projects between 3000 and 12,000 residential square feet, exempt smaller projects of 3000 square feet or less (equivalent to 4 to 5 units) and expediate a new in lieu fee study.
INFORMATION REPORTS
14.City Manager – Referral Response: Home Share Program
15.LPO NOD 1767-1771 Alcatraz appeal expires February 14, 2023

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LAND USE CALENDAR:

Public Hearings
1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy
February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland

CLOSED CAPTIONING, SAVE TRANSCRIPT OVERVIEW, DIRECTIONS AND ZOOM SUPPORT LINKS:

ZOOM has as part of the program - (no extra cost) closed captioning. It is computer voice recognition. Accuracy of the closed captioning is affected by background noise, the volume and clarity of the speaker, lexicons/wordbook and dialect of the speaker. The transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few words that don't fit, can be deciphered, like Shattuck was transcribed as Shadow in one recent transcript.

For the attendee the full transcript is only available from the time it is activated. If closed captioning is activated and you sit through a meeting and then remember 10 minutes before it is over to click on CC then go to the arrow/carrot for the menu and click on show full transcript you will only get the last 10 minutes, not the full transcript

When you click on show full transcript it will allow you to scroll up and down, so if want to go back and see what was said earlier you can do that during the meeting while the transcript is running.

At the bottom of the transcript when we as attendees are allowed to save there will be a button, "save transcript," you can click on the button repeatedly throughout the meeting and it will just overwrite with the updated full transcript. clicking on the save transcript repeatedly as the meeting is coming to an end is important because once the host ends the meeting, the transcript is gone if you didn't save it.

After you click on "save transcript," click on "show in finder." It will show up in a separate box as a text file. (these text files are not large.) After you have done your last save transcript and show in finder, after the meeting is over you can rename it and save it.

A meeting does not have to be recorded to allow closed captioning and allow save transcript. Saving the transcript saves it to our own computers. Closed Captioning is completely separate from recording a meeting, therefore recording a meeting does not activate closed captioning. The meeting host can activate closed captioning and block attendees from saving the transcript. When this is done there will be no “save transcript” button. Allowing attendees to save the transcript does not require the meeting host to save the transcript.

Here is the link to ZOOM support in how to set up closed captioning for a meeting or webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X

Here is the link to ZOOM support for attendees in how to save closed captions:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360060958752-Using-save-captions#h_01F5XW3BGWJAKJFWCHPPZGBD70

January 29 - February 5, 2023
Worth Noting:
Busy week ahead

Sunday: Equity Summit at 6 pm
Monday: The Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am reviews BPD extra duty (overtime) policy. THE GO TO MEETING is the Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm with two Droste measures on the agenda for review. Item-10 BERIPE limits legislative submissions from the mayor and councilmembers and item-11 limits public comments at City Council meetings by combining consent and action items into one public comment. From 6 – 7 pm Speaking Up For Point Molate will host a (ZOOM) presentation on the River Otter Ecology Project.
Tuesday: City Council starts at 4 pm with the T1 funding shortage followed by the regular City Council meeting at 6 pm. Agenda item-21 at the regular Council meeting is the appeal of 2065 Kittredge. The appeal is in regard to detrimental impacts to workforce and failure to provide community benefits. Also, the Police Accountability (PAB) Board meets at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday: The 4 x 4 Task Force meets at 3 pm with the demolition and evictions ordinances on the agenda. The Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) meets at 6 pm followed with a special meeting at 6:30 pm on long term goals. The Disability Commission meets at 6 pm with a disaster registry and IKE Kiosks on the agenda. The Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm with recommendations for Measure P funding of multiple homeless programs/services. The Planning Commission meets at 7 pm and will conduct a public hearing on the demolition ordinance and provide a scoping session for the Pacific Steel Casting site EIR.
Thursday: The Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) and the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) both meetings are at 7 pm. The LPC will consider three demolition requests

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 29, 2023

BERKELEY EQUITY SUMMIT ALLIANCE #11 from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/ESummit10
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 862 4297 8741 Passcode: 729545
AGENDA: Building Black Power
This event is BIPOC led and organized in collaboration with Friends of Adeline

Monday, January 30, 2023

City Council PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604574711
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8874 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 457 4711
AGENDA: 3. Review of Policy 1043 Extra Duty (Policy on Police Overtime).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618949724
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 894 9724
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve the 2/14/2023 draft agenda – (use link below or read full draft agenda after calendar of city meetings), 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Work Sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. a. Youth Commission – Adding a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission, b. Environment and Climate Commission – Refer to CMngr for feasibility and draft language if feasible, c. Harrison – Adopt Ordinance BMC 3.82 modifying membership and appointment procedures 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Droste – Bureaucratic Effectiveness and Referral and Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BERIPE) – limits legislation submissions from councilmembers, 11. Droste – Reforms to Public Comment at City Council meetings – limits public comment 12. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process, Unscheduled Items: 13. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals, 14. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including budget referrals).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613261723
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 326 1723
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation a. Schmeier v. CoB Alameda Superior Court RG 19036596, b. Owens v. CoB US District Court, Northern District Case No. 22-cv-02715-YGR, 2. Conference with legal counsel on pending litigation Workers Compensation Appeals Board a. Case ADJ835942, b. ADJ9211119, ADJ15749921, ADJ15521282, c. ADJ3710721, 3. Conference with real property negotiators 830 University, CoB, Lifelong Medical Berkeley Free Clinic.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89360272628?pwd=NDVxRHdqRVROWGoyZjBHL2h5WURPZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 893 6027 2628
AGENDA: B. State of the Revolving Loan Fund
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/loan-administration-board

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://tinyurl.com/2kb32ds4
AGENDA: Megan Isadore, Executive Director of the River Otter Ecology Project presenting with photos and videos

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 076 1302
AGENDA: 1. Ferris – Provide Direction on closing the $3,215,000 - $4,515,000 funding gap to complete Measure T1 Phase 2 Projects.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 076 1302
AGENDA: Use the link below and then choose the Html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff report, 6. Chair & Board member reports, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee report on policy and practice relating to Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit, 9. Update regarding future access to BPD Internal Affairs reports and information, 10. a. Election, b. Possibility of presentation on Early Intervention Systems, c. Budget review and BPD overtime usage, and a CLOSED SESSION.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: Rent Board/City Council at 3pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82863248059?pwd=SGtvRlNjMStLclZNNmRmdi9objhWQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 828 6324 8059 Passcode: 302897
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible recommendations on a moratorium on rent increases, 7. Discussion and possible recommendations to City Council regarding amendments to the Demolition Ordinance, 8. Discussion and possible action regarding the expiration of the Eviction Moratorium BMC 13.110 and amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) Regular Meeting at 6 pm
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) Special Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: 6:30 Special meeting under action to discuss and explore longer-term goals and opportunities for Board development.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83792234648?pwd=d1BSZWNrSTAzSkY2WldPaXFwY1FPdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 9223 4648 Passcode: 053118
AGENDA: B.Action: To change future meeting time to 3 pm, C. Discussion/Action: 1. Voicemail Accessibility, 2. Representative for Hopkins Project, 3. Return to in-person, 4. Inclusive disaster registry, 5. IKE Kiosks, 6. Discussion whether to sign on to Pathways Center Demand letter.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Recommendation on approving Measure P funding for new application for Project Homekey, 7. Recommendation on approving Measure P funds for Encampment Resolution Funding Program with motel leasing, matched by state, 8. Recommendation for centralization of inclement weather needs, 9. Recommendation on identifying another RV parking lot with safety inspections, waste management funded through Measure P, 10. Affirm recommendations for crisis stabilization center and domestic violence transition house funded through Measure P, 11. RFP for outreach treatment fentanyl use, 12. Recommendation to Council that City contract with monitors and review disability accommodations to all agencies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89522096702
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 895 2209 6702
AGENDA: 10. Preparation for in-person meetings, 11. Public Hearing Demolition Ordinance, 12. EIR Scoping session Pacific Steel Casting Zoning and General Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, February 2, 2023

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89440679916
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 894 4067 9916
AGENDA: 7. Approve funding for future Homekey project, 8. Discussion and possible action on Fair Access and Transparency in the Residential Application Process Study Session, 9. Update on Council Jan 17 on in lieu mitigation fee action & 18 Housing element with by-right demolition of single family homes if replaced with multi-unit middle housing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87938425666
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 879 3842 5666
AGENDA: 6. Pacific Steel Casting Zoning and General Plan Amendments and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Scoping
7. 1919 Addison – structural alteration permit - for Bonita Apartments
8. 1911 Fourth Street – structural alteration permit - for Spenger’s Fish Grotto
9. 2900 – 2920 Shattuck at Russell– demolition referral
10. 1548 University at California – demolition referral
11. 1598 University at California – demolition referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

WETA at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports, financials, legislative updates, Monthly ridership, 6. Remote meetings, 7. Mitigated negative declaration and monitoring and reporting Alameda Street Ferry Terminal Refurbishment Project, 8. Award Alameda Ferry Terminal Project to Mason Construction, 9. FY 2024 Fare program
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, February 3, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, February 4, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, February 5, 2023 - No city meetings listed

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular Meeting February 14, 2023
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618949724
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 894 9724
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading - Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
Finance – Formal bid solicitations $2,124,000
Sprague – Contract 47QTCA20D004Y for $200,000 3/1/2023 – 1/22/2025 not to exceed $300,000 in total with one 2 yr extension to 1/22/2027 with Public Consulting group for Professional Services related to ground emergency transport (GEMT), QAF, IGT, PP-GEMT
Sprague – Contract $700,000 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2025 with Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance for chipping services
Warhuus – Revenue contract $293,705 2023 Community Services Block Grant 1/1/2023 – 5/31/2024
Warhuus – Contract add $228,850 from Measure P total $348,850 with Dorothy Day House for the inclement weather shelter program and amend contract 31900284 add $190,260 to operate inclement weather shelter for up to 127 nights from 12/3/2022 – 4/15/2023 for a total amount not to exceed $4,211,173
Warhuus – Contract $107,890 with Resources for Community Development (RCD) for MLK Jr House – Mental Health Services Act Operating Support to monitor 12-room, transition Single-Room Occupancy housing development
Mills Act Contract – 2523 Piedmont
Mills Act Contract – 2119 Maring
Garland – Authorize funding agreement $648,000 with AC Transit to supplement quick-build Durant Transit Lane Project
Arreguin – Berkeley Rotary Endowment

AGENDA on ACTION

Robinson – Refer $250,000 to FY 2023 budget process for Southside Impact Nexus Study

INFORMATION REPORTS

CMngr – Referral Response: Home Share Program
LPO NOD 1767-1771 Alcatraz

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Agenda for January 31, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 076 1302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS on CONSENT:

CM (City Manager) - Amend contract 32200036 modify sole source contract and any amendments with Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley to distribute 1/12 of annual Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax funds to support tourism marketing and promotion for 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023
Louis BPD – Amend contract 100692-3 add $500,000 total $2,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA testing Services, length of contract does not change, expires 6/30/2025,

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Ferris - 15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
Sprague Fire - Grant application: Funding up to $5,000,000 from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to be used to develop and deliver public education materials explaining the inspection process, defensible space, assist residents in need of financial assistance to remove vegetation to meet state and local codes, enhance chipper program and fund 3rd party administrator
Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
IT – Amend contract 32000118-1 add $689,400 total $1,706.909 with Nexgen Asset and Work Order Management Software Maintenance and Professional Services and add 2 years
IT – Increase spending authority by $186,610 total $422,915 with AHEAD,Inc using CA Dept of General Services for purchase of additional Varonis software licenses 1/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
Planning – Amend Contract 32000020 add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on-call review of land use permit applications and environmental review
Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
Garland – Contract $4,417,421 (includes 10% contingency $401,584) with Bay Pacific Pipeline for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Hearst, Scenic Ave, Euclid, LeConte, Arch, Cedar, LaLoma, LeRoy, Piedmont, Kelsey, Palm Ct, Russell, and Backline Avalon, Belrose, University Alvarado, Roble Road
Item removed - Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform – Adopt Ordinance amending BMC 14.72.080 reduces burden of parking and towing fines on indigent persons making up to 50% AMI and allows eligibility for RPP (residential parking permits) even with outstanding tickets and fines and budget request for $383,512 for ongoing management of the program

AGENDA on ACTION:

ZAB Appeal 2065 Kittredge Use Permit #ZP2021-0193, demolishes portions of City Landmark including Shattuck Cinemas to construct 8-story 187 units (including 4 live-work units and 9 very low income units) with 4993 sq ft commercial space and 43 parking spaces
Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
Bartlett – Qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to city attorney for guidance (will be moved to consent at meeting)
Hahn – Amend Council Rules and Procedure to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee & one subject matter policy committee

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.

January 22 - January 29, 2023
Worth Noting:
After last week we could use a break and it looks like we will get it with a light meeting schedule for the coming week and nothing until Tuesday.

Tuesday: The Zero Waste Commission meets at 6 pm and will hear an update and presentation on the Zero Waste Strategic Plan
Wednesday: The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm is the go to meeting of the week. On the agenda are the emergency access evacuation routes, the engineering study for the dispatch center and the fire department master plan. The Commission on Labor meets at 7 pm and will hear a presentation on the City Workforce Agreement.
Thursday: The Mental Health Commission meeting schedule is the fourth Thursday of the month. No meeting is posted yet. Check after Monday.

The January 31, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting is available for public comment. Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. A special council meeting on T1 funding is anticipated for 4 pm on January 31, but that meeting is not yet confirmed or posted.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Monday, January 23, 2023 - No city meetings listed

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates on Zero Waste Rates, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, SB 1383 Implementation, Zero Waste Division staffing changes, Discussion/Action: 1. Abbe & Associates presentation on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, 2. 50 Years Proclamation of the ZW Commission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 2. Presentation by commission secretary on City of Berkeley Workforce Agreement (CWA) outcomes FY 2020 to the present.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 4. Emergency Access Evacuation Routes, 5. FY2024 FF Budget update, 6. (CWPP) Community Wildfire Protection Plan Core meeting update, 7. Federal Engineering Dispatch Study including staffing, facilities, training and software for Dispatch Center, 8 Fire Dept Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Thursday, January 26, 2023

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION is scheduled to meet the 4th Thursday of the month but no agenda or meeting notice is posted. Check after Monday for a meeting notice and agenda.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

Friday, January 27, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, January 28, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - No city meetings listed

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Agenda for January 31, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161b076 1302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS on CONSENT:

CM (City Manager) - Amend contract 32200036 modify sole source contract and any amendments with Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley to distribute 1/12 of annual Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax funds to support tourism marketing and promotion for 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023
Louis BPD – Amend contract 100692-3 add $500,000 total $2,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA testing Services, length of contract does not change, expires 6/30/2025,

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Ferris - 15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
Sprague Fire - Grant application: Funding up to $5,000,000 from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to be used to develop and deliver public education materials explaining the inspection process, defensible space, assist residents in need of financial assistance to remove vegetation to meet state and local codes, enhance chipper program and fund 3rd party administrator
Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
IT – Amend contract 32000118-1 add $689,400 total $1,706.909 with Nexgen Asset and Work Order Management Software Maintenance and Professional Services and add 2 years
IT – Increase spending authority by $186,610 total $422,915 with AHEAD,Inc using CA Dept of General Services for purchase of additional Varonis software licenses 1/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
Planning – Amend Contract 32000020 add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on-call review of land use permit applications and environmental review
Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
Garland – Contract $4,417,421 (includes 10% contingency $401,584) with Bay Pacific Pipeline for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Hearst, Scenic Ave, Euclid, LeConte, Arch, Cedar, LaLoma, LeRoy, Piedmont, Kelsey, Palm Ct, Russell, and Backline Avalon, Belrose, University Alvarado, Roble Road
Item removed - Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform – Adopt Ordinance amending BMC 14.72.080 reduces burden of parking and towing fines on indigent persons making up to 50% AMI and allows eligibility for RPP (residential parking permits) even with outstanding tickets and fines and budget request for $383,512 for ongoing management of the program

AGENDA on ACTION:

ZAB Appeal 2065 Kittredge Use Permit #ZP2021-0193, demolishes portions of City Landmark including Shattuck Cinemas to construct 8-story 187 units (including 4 live-work units and 9 very low income units) with 4993 sq ft commercial space and 43 parking spaces
Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
Bartlett – Qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to city attorney for guidance (will be moved to consent at meeting)
Hahn – Amend Council Rules and Procedure to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee & one subject matter policy committee

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.

January 15 - January 22, 2023
Worth Noting:
A very full week

Tuesday: The Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 2:30 pm to finalize the Council agenda for January 31. At 6 pm the City Council meets. Item-19 is the status report on pension liabilities and infrastructure. Item-21 changes affordable housing requirements. The move is to calculate the in lieu fee by sq ft instead of the number of units. The in lieu fee of $45/sq ft is paid by the builder to get out of including the affordable units in the building, the units we desperately need.
Wednesday: City Council meets at 4 pm to adopt the Housing Element for 2023 – 2031. Also, on Wednesday the Commission on Aging takes up the Hopkins Corridor at 1:30 pm and the Commission on Disability has called a special at 3 pm on the Hopkins Corridor. The Civic Arts Commission, Commission on the Status of Women and the Environment and Climate Commission all meet at 6 pm. The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets at 6:30 pm.
Thursday: The Fair Campaigns and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm. The Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm with two projects on the agenda, 3031 Adeline a 7-story project with 64 units and 3000 Shattuck a 10-story 166 unit project. The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets at 7 pm with an update on T1 funds which are coming up short for approved projects and Hopkins design from Gilman to the west end (not the section by Monterey Market and block of businesses).
Friday: The Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force program at 9 am is on Climate and the Economy.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Monday, January 16, 2023 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – day of volunteering

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 1/31/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, Scheduling: 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar,
Referred Items for Review: 8. a. & b. COVID, 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, Guidance on the Development of Legislative Proposals, 10. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process,
Unscheduled Items: 11. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget Referrals), 12 a. Youth Commission – Adding a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission, b. Environment and Climate Commission – Support for Youth Appointee, c. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission, 13. Droste – Bureaucratic and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) limits legislative referrals to 1 for councilmembers and 2 for mayor, restricts budget referrals to established programs, 14. Droste – Reforms to Public Comment.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107
AGENDA: use link and html version or go to agenda list at the bottom of this notice.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060
AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 480 0144 Passcode: 825132
AGENDA: 4. Letter to Council regarding Hopkins Corridor Reconsideration
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on DISABILITY Special Meeting at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81982907807?pwd=a2dDOENEN2N3aG9jb3F4dXQvNDZaQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8290 7807 Passcode: 647330
AGENDA: B. Hopkins Corridor Plan/Project
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605902821
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 590 2821
AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) Overview of Public Art Selection Process, b) Approval of Willard Clubhouse Public Art Project Plan, c) Discussion of Poet Laureate Program, d) Discussion of Council Referral of City Song, Motto and Flag, e) Public Art on Private Development Quarterly Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83651073735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 5107 3735
AGENDA: 6. Report on Reproductive Access and Peace and Justice Commission Resolution, 7. Support funding of 2 health educators FY 2024, 8. CCSWG grant, 11. Women’s History Month Planning.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81848349132
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 818 4834 9132
AGENDA: 6. Update from staff in-person meetings, Climate Equity Pilot Fund, Youth Commissioner, Gas Station Warning Labels & Used Gas Car Ban, BESO minimum requirements, Gas Prohibition amendments, staffing, 7. Reports from Commission Liaisons, Discussion/Action: 8. Subcommittee updates a. Zoning Changes to encourage EV charging/discourage gas stations, b. Transportation, c. Native Plants and Pest Reduction.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. Approve 2023 Community Services Block Grant, 6. Update HWCAC low-income representative election process, 7. Election, 8. 2023 Meeting Schedule, 9. Review of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports – Berkeley Free Clinic program and financial reports, 10. Communication mechanism between city employees and service providers, 11. Senior housing and programs, 12. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 13. Eligibility for service as a Representative of the Poor, 14. Accessibility and Availability of materials on city website, 15. Accessibility quality assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services or services not provided.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, January 19, 2023

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82530486544
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 825 3048 6544
AGENDA: Fair Campaign Practices: 6. Amendments to BERA to clarify method for cost of living adjustments for campaign contribution and public financing dollar amounts and to better coordinate adjustments with timing of relevant data availability, Open Government Commission: 9. Commission meeting minutes posting requirements, 10. Use of live transcription for teleconferenced meetings. Informational Items: 13. November 8, 2022 General Election Public Finance Matching Funds Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83133802449
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 831 3380 2449
AGENDA: 1. 3031 Adeline – Preliminary Design Review – Demolish existing approximately 1,000 sq ft 1-story commercial structure and construct 7-story mixed-use building with 4030 sq ft of commercial space, 64 units, 21 auto parking spaces and 55 bicycle parking spaces
2. 3000 Shattuck - Preliminary Design Review – demolish existing gas station and construct 10-story mixed-use building with 1,043 sq ft of commercial space, 166 units (including 17 very low income units).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82514969964
Teleconference: 1-888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 825 1496 9964
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. T1 Update, 2. Hopkins St Gilman to west end, Election, 4. Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89067745635?pwd=T2FMMkdpZG05VC91YXVFRWVZZGxwZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 890 6775 5634 Passcode: 395740
AGENDA: Consent: 6. c. Proposal to approve staff recommendations for waivers of late registrations, Action: 7. a. 1) Possible letter to University of CA regarding its property agreement with Blackstone’s Real Estate Income Trust Inc. Fund (REIT), b. Allow Board to continue to meet exclusively by teleconference.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, January 20, 2023

CLIMATE and the ECONOMY at 9 am
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-the-economy-registration-369246936527
AGENDA: 9:20 Medea Benjamin, 10 am The Doughnut that’s good for CA, 10:30 Public Banks, 11:05 Zero Food Waste.
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, January 21, 2023 – No city meetings listed.
Sunday, January 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed.

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January 17, 2023, AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular Meeting Jan 31, 2023
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS:

CM (City Manager) - Amend contract 32200036 modify sole source contract and any amendments with Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley to distribute 1/12 of annual Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax funds to support tourism marketing and promotion for 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023
Louis BPD – Amend contract 100692-3 add $500,000 total $2,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA testing Services, length of contract does not change, expires 6/30/2025,

AGENDA CONSENT:

City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
Sprague Fire - Grant application: Funding up to $5,000,000 from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to be used to develop and deliver public education materials explaining the inspection process, defensible space, assist residents in need of financial assistance to remove vegetation to meet state and local codes, enhance chipper program and fund 3rd party administrator
Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Aberkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
IT – Amend contract 32000118-1 add $689,400 total $1,706.909 with Nexgen Asset and Work Order Management Software Maintenance and Professional Services and add 2 years
IT – Increase spending authority by $186,610 total $422,915 with AHEAD,Inc using CA Dept of General Services for purchase of additional Varonis software licenses 1/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
Planning – Amend Contract 32000020 add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on-call review of land use permit applications and environmental review
Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
Garland – Contract $4,417,421 (includes 10% contingency $401,584) with Bay Pacific Pipeline for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Hearst, Scenic Ave, Euclid, LeConte, Arch, Cedar, LaLoma, LeRoy, Piedmont, Kelsey, Palm Ct, Russell, and Backline Avalon, Belrose, University Alvarado, Roble Road
Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform – Adopt Ordinance amending BMC 14.72.080 reduces burden of parking and towing fines on indigent persons making up to 50% AMI and allows eligibility for RPP (residential parking permits) even with outstanding tickets and fines and budget request for $383,512 for ongoing management of the program

AGENDA ACTION:

ZAB Appeal 2065 Kittredge Use Permit #ZP2021-0193, demolishes portions of City Landmark including Shattuck Cinemas to construct 8-story 187 units (including 4 live-work units and 9 very low income units) with 4993 sq ft commercial space and 43 parking spaces
Bartlett – qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds
Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM), direct CM to protect City’s food supply from natural disasters and economic disruptions by facilitating and chartering a community based non-profit with designing and implementing an integrated local food production and distribution system for Berkeley

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.

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Agenda for January 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:

2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance Technical edits and corrections to BMC Title 23
2nd Reading – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (mid-year budget allocations) $178,289,951 (gross) $172,028,412 (net)
Minutes
Approval donated sculpture gift Queen Shamiram by Fred Parhad valued $225,000 for inclusion in City of Berkeley Art Collection
Formal bid solicitations and RFP $3,506,00
Amend contract #32000146 for $1,017,000 with Aramark for uniforms and laundering thru FY2025
Amend contract #32000064 add $21,078 total $141,077.73 and extend to 1/31/2024 with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant
Revenue Grant Agreement: $2,473,611 for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2028 from State of California Home Visiting Program for public health promotion and prevention services
***Item Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** Amend Contract 32000226 $125,000 thru 12/31/2022 with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for SRIP | Disability, Police Employees Retirement Income Plan, and Health Reimbursement Accounts for Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Reimbursements
Establish Classification and Salary Medical Director $15,671.76 - $17,802.72 monthly or $188,061.12 - $213,632.64 annually
Contract $822,512 with Presidio for Micro-Segmentation
15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
Arreguin – Support for SB 4: Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
Arreguin - 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on 1/16/2023
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32200161 add $75,000 total $125,000 with Community Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative
Kesarwani – Referral for a Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo 2 months after City of Berkeley lease of 27-room motel at 1720 San Pablo
Wengraf, co-sponsors Harrison, Humbert, Hahn – Support SB-36 (Skinner) Out-of-state criminal charges: prosecution related to abortion and gender-affirming care
Robinson – Relinquishment of Council Office Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth

AGENDA ACTION:

Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
City Manager -Ferris- Changes to Selection Camps Programs Fees
City Manager – Klein & Warhuus – Affordable Housing Requirements – amending BMC 23.328, establishes affordable housing in lieu fee per sq ft rather than by number of unites, suggested fee $45/sq ft.
Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison - Resolution Supporting Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD BHS Tennis and Parking Structure Project

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Agenda for January 18, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060
AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

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LAND USE CALENDAR:*

Public Hearings
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
January 18 – Housing Element at 4 pm
January 31 – Measure T1 funding at 4 pm
February 2 – Hopkins Corridor Plan at 6 pm
February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy
February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations

* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.

Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

January 8 - January 15, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council is officially on recess through January 16. The January 10 meeting is just to renew legislative body virtual meetings. The agenda for the January 17 regular City Council meeting is available for comment. Use link or check agenda list at the end of this post. The January 18 special City Council at 4 pm is for the adoption of the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element. The packet with the report is 1428 pages. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Monday: The Youth Commission meets at 6:30 pm. The Peace and Justice Commission and the Personnel Board both meet at 7 pm. The Personnel Board Packet includes a report on City staff vacancies. The modifications in the Police Recruit and Officer job descriptions are to meet new CA law. Peace and Justice Commission has invited Indigenous Representatives to discuss the Shellmound and the Land Acknowledgement.
Tuesday: Council meets at 10 am to vote to continue virtual meetings until the COVID emergency ends on February 28, 2023.
Wednesday: The Disability Commission meets at 6 pm and will take up Berkeley Bike Plan and Barriers to Pedestrians and Bike Safety and IKE Kiosks. The Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets at 6:30 pm. The PAB agenda includes the LA Times report on the Interim Chief and sexual harassment investigation and Bike Unit allegations. The Parks Commission meets at 7 pm. Turtle Island Monument and T1 shortfall are on the agenda. A letter in the packet from Todd Jersey Architects states the pier is safe for pedestrian access and should be reopened.
Thursday: WETA meets at 1 pm. The Zoning Adjustment Board has 7 projects listed on consent, two 7-story projects 2439 Durant and 1752 Shattuck and two 5-story projects 1773 Oxford and 1820 San Pablo.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 8, 2023 – No city meetings listed.

Monday, January 9, 2023

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86100920098
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 0092 0098
AGENDA: B. Discussion/Action items: 8. Shellmound Issue and Possible Modification of Land Acknowledgement Language with Indigenous Representatives, 9. Interim report to Council Reproductive Services and Education Access Survey, 10. BUSD Ethnic Studies, 11. Seating in Berkeley Post Offices.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86538887981?pwd=eUFzelVyaFkySlR3T2ZPVUx4S3VhQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 865 3888 7981 Passcode: 532989
AGENDA: V. Recommendation Amending Police Officer Recruit and Police Officer Job Class Specifications (packet 148 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87640969306?pwd=RkE3ZnlGaGNlRmhKN2lZSFBseWl6dz09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 9. Letter to BUSD regarding School Safety, 10. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 10 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573075
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 957 3075
AGENDA CONSENT: Only one item: 1. Resolution making required findings for legislative bodies to continue to meet via videoconference.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-january-10-2023

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88401482394?pwd=UlNUTThyaU5uLzBFd1dNYlQ1Z1BMQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-44499171 or 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 884 0148 2394 Passcode: 900267
AGENDA: B. Re-submit letter to Council regarding current vacancies, C. 1. In-person meetings, 2. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 3. Accessibility of Voicemail System, 4. Public Participation, 5. COD meeting schedule, 6. Changing time to 5 pm, 7. Berkeley Bike Plan\Barriers to Pedestrians and Bike Safety, 8. IKE.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89698730836
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 896 9873 0836
AGENDA: 8. Annual workplan, 9. Civic Center Turtle Island Monument | Fountain Project, 10. T1 shortfall for current projects, 11. Summer camp fee increases, 12. Council reports, 13. Future items Parks Development fee, Citywide accessibility plan, BMASP, Animal Care. Letter from Todd Jersey AIA on reopening the pier is listed under communications page 14 in packet.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5259 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Staff report, 6. Chair & Board Reports, 7. Chief Reports, 8. A. Subcommittee reports Controlled Equipment, b. Policy and practices relating to Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit Allegation, 9. A. Discussion regarding future access to BPD Internal Affairs Bureau Reports and Information, 10. A. Nomination of PAB chair and vice-chair, b. review updated Lexipol policies, c. Discussion LA Times article (Interim Chief Louis and sexual harassment from 2017 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-12-29/top-berkeley-official-failed-to-reveal-investigation-into-her-police-chief-pick ), d. Presentation and Recommendations for Policy Complaint #31 Drone Usage Policy. CLOSED SESSION: Complaint #21, Complaint #30
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, January 12, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) meeting on Thursday, January 12 will not be public.
AGENDA: It was announced at the January 5, 2023 LPC Meeting, a subcommittee (unnamed with unannounced members) will meet with Scott Ferris to review city projects during the day on the 12th. It was stated that under relaxation of Brown Act rules during the COVID emergency, subcommittee meetings do not need to be public and the meeting with Scott Ferris will not be public.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87165669901
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 871 6566 9901
AGENDA: 2. 1820 San Pablo – on consent – density bonus project – demolish the commercial building, retain and restore existing façade, construct 5-story, 44-unit (including 4 very low income units), 42,831 sq ft mixed-use building with 6840 sq ft ground floor commercial space,
3. 2439 Durant – on consent – demolish 2-story commercial building, construct 36,529 sq ft 7-story mixed-use building with 8332 sq ft commercial space and 26,906 sq ft for 22 dwellings and roof deck,
4. 1773 Oxford – on consent – demolish 6-unit multi-family building, construct 5-story, 21,048 sq ft multi-family building with 24 units (including 3 very low income) State density bonus,
5. 573 Santa Rosa – on consent – construct 3rd story major residential addition exceeding 14 feet in average height and 20 feet maximum height, add 6th bedroom to the lot, and convert existing detached garage to habitable accessory building
6. 1329 Albina – on consent – enclose covered porch and replace entry stairs in nonconforming front setback of single-family dwelling on a lot over lot coverage,
7. 469 Kentucky – on consent – demolish single-family dwelling and construct 3,310 sq ft 3-story single-family residence and 2-car garage,
8. 1752 Shattuck – on consent – demolish 1-story commercial building and accessory structures and construct 47,137 sq ft 7-story mixed-use building with 68 dwelling units (including 7 very low income), 1,210 sq ft ground floor commercial floor area, State density bonus.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports weather service impacts, Federal Diesel Particulate Filter Earmark (DPF), State Operating Assistance, 2022 Ridership summary, business plan update, 6. Consent adopt resolution regarding remote meetings, 7. Approve legislative program, 8. Adopt final FY2024 – 2028 short range transit plan, 9. FY 2024 Fare program.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, January 13, 2023 – A Reduced Service Day

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 8422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Not yet posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – No city meetings listed.

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Agenda for January 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:

2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance Technical edits and corrections to BMC Title 23
2nd Reading – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (mid-year budget allocations) $178,289,951 (gross) $172,028,412 (net)
Minutes
Approval donated sculpture gift Queen Shamiram by Fred Parhad valued $225,000 for inclusion in City of Berkeley Art Collection
Formal bid solicitations and RFP $3,506,00
Amend contract #32000146 for $1,017,000 with Aramark for uniforms and laundering thru FY2025
Amend contract #32000064 add $21,078 total $141,077.73 and extend to 1/31/2024 with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant
Revenue Grant Agreement: $2,473,611 for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2028 from State of California Home Visiting Program for public health promotion and prevention services
***Item Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** Amend Contract 32000226 $125,000 thru 12/31/2022 with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for SRIP | Disability, Police Employees Retirement Income Plan, and Health Reimbursement Accounts for Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Reimbursements
Establish Classification and Salary Medical Director $15,671.76 - $17,802.72 monthly or $188,061.12 - $213,632.64 annually
Contract $822,512 with Presidio for Micro-Segmentation
15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
Arreguin – Support for SB 4: Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
Arreguin - 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on 1/16/2023
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32200161 add $75,000 total $125,000 with Community Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative
Kesarwani – Referral for a Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo 2 months after City of Berkeley lease of 27-room motel at 1720 San Pablo
Wengraf, co-sponsors Harrison, Humbert, Hahn – Support SB-36 (Skinner) Out-of-state criminal charges: prosecution related to abortion and gender-affirming care
Robinson – Relinquishment of Council Office Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth

ACTION:

Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
City Manager -Ferris- Changes to Selection Camps Programs Fees
City Manager – Klein & Warhuus – Affordable Housing Requirements – amending BMC 23.328
Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison - Resolution Supporting Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD BHS Tennis and Parking Structure Project

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Agenda for January 18, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060
AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

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LAND USE CALENDAR:*

Public Hearings
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
January 18 – Housing Element at 4 pm
January 31 – Measure T1 funding
February 2 – Hopkins Corridor Plan at 6 pm
February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)

* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.

Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

January 2 - January 8, 2023
Worth Noting:
2023 is off to a quiet start with four meetings.

Wednesday the Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the 1/17/2023 City Council Regular Meeting. The Board of Library Trustees meets at 6:30 pm. The Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm. The 206-page City of Berkeley Crisis Response Models Report – Specialized Care Unit included in the meeting packet is not listed as an agenda item.
Thursday the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm. There is a demolition referral for the site of the former Radio Shack - watch for a mixed use building to appear on the DRC and ZAB agendas in the near future. The letter from Elyce Klein listed under correspondence lays open some questions on what is behind the changes in the Turtle Island Monument plans.

Check the City website for announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CITY REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:

Deadline to comment January 2, 2023 - Ohlone Park Lighting and Restrooms
To review the plans and options go to the city webpage on Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Improvements scroll to past events and pick the 3rd document in the list, the presentation – at: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/ohlone-park-restroom-and-lighting-improvements
Send comments to echan@cityofBerkeley.info
and/or srutherford@cityofberkeley.info.

The deadline for public comment in the City survey is January 5, 2023 - Civic Center Planning for the Civic Center Park, Maudelle Shirek Building (former City Hall) and Veterans Memorial Building
To submit your comment, go to the survey at: https://qualtricsxmjph7lvfxl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aa71ggvGKG50ZIa

To review the Civic Center presentation go to: https://siegelstrain.sharefile.com/share/view/se8d26a6b71d4449ea51c40655e6e0bd4

A Daylighted Creek – Restore Strawberry Creek in Civic Center Park is a survey option
Strawberry Creek in Strawberry Creek Park used to flow underground in a concrete culvert. Removing the culvert and restoring the creek to its natural state above ground open to air and light is called daylighting. There is State of California grant money available for daylighting creeks through The Urban Creeks Restoration and Flood Control Act of 1984 and other grants.
If you would like to see Strawberry Creek daylighted in Civic Center Park please check that box in the MLK Jr. Civic Center Park survey section and let the project team know why you support daylighting Strawberry Creek in the comment boxes.

To be added to the list of creek advocates email: tkelly@kyotousa.org.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 1, 2023 New Year’s,
Monday, January 2, 2023 City Holiday,
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - No city meetings found

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605904304
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 590 4303
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 1/17/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, -- Scheduling: 5. Council works sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, -- Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, -- Unscheduled Items: 9. Hahn - Amending City Council Rules of Procedure and Order to Allow Policy committee Track Items with budget Referral to be Referred to the Budget & Finance Committee and one Subject Matter Policy Committee, 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals, 12 Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: III. A. Proposed Personnel Changes Impact to Budget FY 2023-24, B. Report on recruitment process to fill BOLT vacancy Davenport term ends 5/15/2023.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 5. Santa Barbara collaborative approach to address community fears of homeless, 6. Chair Report, 7. Recommendation for centralization of inclement weather needs, 8. Recommendation for hot line identifying whether warming center will be open that same evening, 9. Relocation of recreational vehicle lot formerly at SPARK, 10. Allocation for health care benefits for DDH shelter workers and possible requirement for back-up staffing in the event of an emergency, 11. Site visits to Harrison/Sankofa House and Bridget House and plan next site visit, 12. Impact that HSPE has on council decisions in oversight, funding and new programs. (packet 260 pages includes 206 page City of Berkeley Crisis Response Models Report – Specialized Care Unit)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, January 5, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81578977877
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 815 7897 7877
AGENDA: 5. 1325 Arch Street – Structural Alteration Permit for Schneider/Kroeber House
6. 1652-1658 University – Demolition Referral – former Radio Shack location,
7. Land Acknowledgement.
11. Correspondence From Elyce Klein re: Civic Center Park, Turtle Island Monument
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, January 6, 2023 &
Saturday, January 7, 2023 &
Sunday, January 8, 2023
No city meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular Meeting Jan 17, 2023
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605904304
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 590 4303
AGENDA CONSENT:

2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance Technical edits and corrections to BMC Title 23
2nd Reading – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (mid-year budget allocations) $178,289,951 (gross) $172,028,412 (net)
Minutes
Approval donated sculpture gift Queen Shamiram by Fred Parhad valued $225,000 for inclusion in City of Berkeley Art Collection
Formal bid solicitations and RFP $3,506,00
Amend contract #32000146 for $1,017,000 with Aramark for uniforms and laundering thru FY2025
Contract add $21,078 total $141,077.73 and extend to 1/31/2024 with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant
Revenue Grant Agreement: $2,473,611 for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2028 from State of California Home Visiting Program for public health promotion and prevention services
Amend Contract 32000226 $125,000 thru 12/31/2022 with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for SRIP | Disability, Police Employees Retirement Income Plan, and Health Reimbursement Accounts for Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Reimbursements
Establish Classification and Salary Medical Director $15,671.76 - $17,802.72 monthly or $188,061.12 - $213,632.64 annually
Contract $822,512 with Presidio for Micro-Segmentation
15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
Arreguin – Support for SB 4: Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
Arreguin - 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on 1/16/2023
Wengraf – Support SB-36 (Skinner) Out-of-state criminal charges: prosecution related to abortion and gender-affirming care
Robinson – Relinquishment of Council Office Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth

ACTION CALENDAR:

City Manager -Ferris- Changes to Selection Camps Programs Fees
City Manager – Klein & Warhuus – Affordable Housing Requirements – amending BMC 23.328
Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison - Resolution Supporting Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD BHS Tennis and Parking Structure Project
A. Recommendation from Sugar Sweetened Panel of Experts – Allocation of $3,000,000 over FY 2024 and FY 2025, b. City Manager – Companion report cuts allocations from $1,275,000 to $712,000 for BUSD and same for RFP, and increases cost allocated to staff for program to $576,000
A. Youth Commission – add a seat to the Environment and Climate Commission for person under 18 nominated by Student Director on BUSD Unified School Board, b. City Manager – refer to CM to evaluate feasibility of 10th voting member, prepare legal language & confirmed by a suitable board of elected officials
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32200161 add $75,000 total $125,000 with Community Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative
Kesarwani – Referral for a Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo 2 months after City of Berkeley lease of 27-room motel at 1720 San Pablo
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission.

December 18, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Worth Noting –
Public Comment on Ohlone Park Lighting and Restrooms due Jan 2,
Civic Center Planning includes road diet (narrowing MLK Jr Way) and daylighting Strawberry Creek give your input in survey
(links below)

There are no scheduled or expected City meetings from December 18, 2022 through January 2, 2023.

Check the City website for announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

City Council Winter Recess is December 14, 2022 – January 16, 2023.

City of Berkeley Holidays: Monday, December 26, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023
Reduced Service Days: Tuesday, December 27 - Wednesday, December 28 - Thursday, December 29 - Friday, December 30

CITY REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ohlone Park Lighting and Restrooms - Public comment deadline is January 2, 2023
To review the plans and options go to the city webpage on Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Improvements scroll to past events and pick the 3rd document in the list, the presentation. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/ohlone-park-restroom-and-lighting-improvements
Send comments to echan@cityofBerkeley.info and/or srutherford@cityofberkeley.info.

Civic Center Planning for the Civic Center Park, Maudelle Shirek Building (former City Hall) and Veterans Memorial Building – SURVEY
To review the Civic Center presentation go to: https://siegelstrain.sharefile.com/share/view/se8d26a6b71d4449ea51c40655e6e0bd4

A Daylighted Creek – Restore Strawberry Creek in Civic Center Park is a survey option
Strawberry Creek in Strawberry Creek Park used to flow underground in a concrete culvert. Removing the culvert and restoring the creek to its natural state above ground open to air and light is called daylighting. There is State of California grant money available for daylighting creeks through The Urban Creeks Restoration and Flood Control Act of 1984 and other grants.
If you would like to see Strawberry Creek daylighted in Civic Center Park please check that box in the MLK Jr. Civic Center Park survey section and let the project team know why you support daylighting Strawberry Creek in the comment boxes.

To submit your comment, go to the survey at: https://qualtricsxmjph7lvfxl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aa71ggvGKG50ZIa

To be added to the list of creek advocates email: tkelly@kyotousa.org.

December 11 - December 18, 2022
Worth Noting:
City Council Winter Recess is December 14, 2022 – January 16, 2023.

Monday the Council Health, Life Enrichment Equity & Community meets at 10 am on parking, towing, fines and fees and impact on low-income community and homeless, and Residential Preferred Parking (RPP) for low-income individuals with parking tickets. Hopkins Corridor Transportation Safety Redesign Project Gillman to San Pablo at 5:30 pm. The Youth Commission meets at 6:30 with discussion on access to reproductive services and School Safety. Also, Speaking Up for Point Molate at 6 pm is on the Shellmound and protecting ancestral sites. This looks interesting.
Tuesday these are the go to meetings - City Council meeting at 5 pm starts with confirming the election results, reassignment of committees and item-2 on accepting the $15,000,000 grant from the State Coastal Conservancy and how the City plans to spend the money. The Council regular meeting at 6 pm includes on consent item-8 on placing 22 more IKE Kiosks in Berkeley, item-12 on $4,500,000 to Bonita House for a 2-year pilot of a Specialized Care Unit, and on action item-23 on the mid-year budget adjustment (AAO), item-24 on Pension liabilities and item-25 on BUSD and tennis team trip reduction.
Wednesday the 4 x 4 Committee meets at 2:30 pm on the demolition ordinance. Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets at 7 pm on Marina Fund deficit, Santa Fe Park project, Waterfront projects and the expected The Turtle Island Monument Project as a discussion item is listed as communication letter.
Thursday the Design Review Committee takes up the 25-story, 326 unit project at 2190 Shattuck (Walgreens at Allston site). The project at 3000 Shattuck at Ashby will be reviewed in January and plans are posted for a 10-story building of studio apartments. The Rent Board at 7 pm agenda isn’t posted, check after Monday.

No meetings on Friday or the weekend. Please consider pulling out your N95 or KN95 masks for indoor events. It is winter and people are getting sick with COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus).

Check the City website for last minute meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
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CITY REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ohlone Park - To review the plans and options go to the city webpage on Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Improvements scroll to past events and pick the 3rd document in the list, the presentation. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/ohlone-park-restroom-and-lighting-improvements
Send comments to echan@cityofBerkeley.info and/or srutherford@cityofberkeley.info.
Public comments are accepted until January 2, 2023.

Civic Center Planning for the Civic Center Park, Maudelle Shirek Building (former City Hall) and Veterans Memorial Building – To review the presentation go to: https://siegelstrain.sharefile.com/share/view/se8d26a6b71d4449ea51c40655e6e0bd4
To submit your comment go to the survey at: https://qualtricsxmjph7lvfxl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aa71ggvGKG50ZIa

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Monday, December 12, 2022

CITY COUNCIL HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY COMMITTEE at 10 am,
(members Bartlett, Kesarwani, Hahn, alternate Taplin)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81835945409
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 - Meeting ID: 818 3594 5409
AGENDA: 2. Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees 1) Adopt Ordinance BMC 14.72.080 to allow individuals who are eligible for Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) permits and have citation for indigent payment plans to purchase RPP and 2) Refer to City Manager to implement reforms the reduce disproportionate burden of parking and towing fees on low income individuals, amend booting & towing policy, c. develop program to offer vehicle release fee waivers for low-income and/or homeless and 3) 2024 Budget referral $383,512 / 2 FTE to manage program.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86583999676
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 - Meeting ID: 865 8399 9676
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel existing litigation Schmier v. City of Berkeley RG19036596, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (employee organizations: Fire Fighters Assoc. Local 1227 and Local 1227 I.A.F.F. Chief Fire Officers Assoc., IBEW, Local 1245, SIEU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, DEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

YOUTH CCOMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84854484032?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 - Meeting ID: 848 5448 4032 - Passcode: 992488
AGENDA: 9. Discussion: Study of access and barriers to reproductive services and education for people living in Berkeley (George Lippman – Chair, Peace and Justice Commission), 10. Upcoming construction and design for YAP, 11. Discussion: Letter to BUSD regarding School Safety.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

SPEAKING UP FOR POINT MOLATE AT 6 – 7 PM
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lfuiurzIvGdBot967zVfL1PXM3qvq3_VB
AGENDA: Dr. Gill will present on her collaboration with her colleagues and with the Confederated Villages of Lisjan to develop noninvasive archaeological methods to document and protect Point Molate’s sacred ancestral sites.
Videos from previous presentations are available at: https://www.youtube.com/@speakingupforpointmolate4670/videos

HOPKINS STREET REDESIGN at 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hopkins-corridor-transportation-safety-project-virtual-community-meeting-tickets-477393485767
Teleconference (video only)
AGENDA: Hopkins Corridor Transportation Safety Project Gillman to San Pablo, Virtual Community Meeting.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 5 pm
HYBRID Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison Street in the BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885763338
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 - Meeting ID: 818 8576 3338
AGENDA: 1. Confirm results of November 8, 2022 election including adopting measure Measure M ordinance and Measure N resolution, 2. Receive $15,000,000 grant from State Coastal Conservancy for waterfront improvements including 1. Dredging Marina Main Channel, 2. Replacement D and E dock system, 3. Improvements to Cesar Chavez Park Pathways, 4. Improvements to South Cove West Parking Lot, 5. Environmental review and design of the pier ferry project, 3. Council Committees and regional body appointments (Harrison appointed as delegate to ABAG with Arreguin as alternate), 4. Appointment of Ben Bartlett as Vice-President of Council for 12-14-2022 to 12-5-2023 and Susan Wengraf as Vice President of Council for 12-6-2023 to 12-1-2024, 6. Seating arrangement Humbart, Kesarwani, Harrison, Bartlett, Arreguin, Wengraf Hahn, Robinson, Taplin.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
HYBRID Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison Street in the BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885763338
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 8576 3338
AGENDA: Use weblink below (click on HTML not pdf) or check agenda list at the end of this post with agenda items labeled to more accurately describe agenda item content.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: RENT BOARD/CITY COUNCIL at 2:30 pm
(members Arreguin, Taplin, Harrison, Robinson, Leah Simon-Weisberg, Alpert, Kelley)
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89280424536?pwd=aWRTQXo5SnBKRnZobVEvL1pkOHIvdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 - Meeting ID: 892 8042 4536 – Passcode: 339987
AGENDA: 8. Consider amendments to Demolition Ordinance (Comparison between old and proposed – redline - pages 37 – 52)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89264197181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 - Meeting ID: 892 6419 7181
AGENDA: 7. Director’s report on Divisions Parks, Recreation, Waterfront; Capital; Budget, 8. 2023 schedule, 9. Projected Marina Fund Annual Structural Deficit in FY 2023-2024, 10. Potential Parks Tax Increase for parks and landscaping at the Waterfront, 11. Update on $15 million state allocation for Waterfront projects (City Council votes on the allocation at the 5 pm meeting on 12-13-2022), 12. Update on Santa Fe Railroad Park Project, 13. Council reports, 14. Future items, workplan 2023, Parks Development fee, citywide accessibility plan, BMASP update, 15. Communications Turtle Island is listed only as communication item.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Thursday, December 15, 2022

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89267364699
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 - Meeting ID: 892 6736 4699
AGENDA: 2190 Shattuck at Allston– Preview – redevelop a 19,967 sq ft (0.46-acre) site with proposed 25-story building with 326 residential units and 51 parking spaces in single subterranean level.
3000 Shattuck at Ashby – SB 330 project will be reviewed at the January 19, 2023 meeting – the 10-story, density bonus project with 166 studio units project plans are available now.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83979216510?pwd=Z1ZqQ0xmVm82TjdDcjA0VFB3RGpHZz09
Teleconference: not posted - Meeting ID: not posted
AGENDA: not posted – check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, December 16, 2022 & Saturday, December 17, 2022 & Sunday, December 18, 2022
No city meetings –

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AGENDA for December 13, 2022 – CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting – Conducted In-Person and Via Zoom Videoconference
In-Person at 1231 Addison St in the BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885763338
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 8818 8576 3338
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading Fair WorkWeek Ordinance
2nd Reading Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
Resolution ratifying local COVID emergency
Resolution legislative bodies to continue to meet via videoconference
Waiver of Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance for AG Witt LLC for the City’s FEMA Cost-Recovery Contract
Adopt a Resolution approving the 2023 City of Berkeley’s State and Federal Legislative Platform
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations on Municipal Property
Ordinance No. 7,626-N.S. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase Two add 22 locations for Phase two.
Contract $400,000 with Herbert Gene Hern, MD as Berkeley Fire Medical Director for 5 years from 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2027
Contract $70,907 Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project FY2023 Participation Agreement – California Mental Health Services Authority through 6/20/2023
Contract $150,000 with Resource Development Associates to design and implement an evaluation for program effectiveness of the Specialized Care Unit (SCU) and Community Crisis Response Services (Bridge Services) 1/1/2023 to 6/30/2025
Contract $4,500,000 with Bonita House 2/1/2023 to 1/30/2025 to implement Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unity for 2-year pilot.
Reserving Predevelopment Funds $500,000 for the Development of Affordable Housing at the North Berkeley BART Station, contingent team’s selection and BART Board approval at Dec 1metting
Contract $1,120,344 (includes 20% contingency $186,724) with California Constructures for Ohlone Park (East) Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project
Contracts $5,000,000 for On-Call Transportation Planning services 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2028 with $1,000,000 each with Alta +Design, Inc, Community Design + Architecture, Fehr & Peers, NN Engineering, In and Toole Design Group, LLC
Contracts total $10,000,000 for On-Call architectural services ELS Architecture and Urban Design (ELS) $3,333,334, Noll & Tam Architects (N&T) $3,333,333 and Siegal & Strain Architects (SSA)
Authorization for additional Commission on Disability meeting
a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Measure FF Budget Recommendation, the Council Public Safety Committee recommended adopting 18. b. the Companion Report from the CM/Fire Chief Sprague
Environmental and Climate Commission – Send a letter to Wicks and Skinner to advance a proposal to allow cities to dedicate parking spaces for Zero-Emission Vehicles
Arreguin – Relinquishment of funds to Berkeley Holiday Fund

AGENDA on ACTION:

Zoning Ordinance Technical Edits and Corrections to BMC Title 23
FY 2022 Preliminary Year End Status
Adopt 1st reading of FY 2023 AAO 7,828-N.S. (Annual Appropriations Ordinance) adjustments $172,583,851 (gross) and $170,322,312 (net)
Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention.
Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison – Support Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD Berkeley High Tennis team and Parking Structure

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LAND USE CALENDAR:*
Public Hearings
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Council Special Meeting: Housing Element
Meeting for Local Adoption of the Housing Element is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 at 4 pm as a virtual meeting.
Unscheduled Presentations:
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Activist’s Diary at: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.
This meeting list is also posted at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com.
If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings please forward the email you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com with the request to be removed from the email list.

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* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

December 4 - December 11, 2022
Worth Noting:
A full week ahead, check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for meetings posted on short notice.

Monday the go to meeting is the in-person North Berkeley BART Station Housing Project open-house meeting at 6 pm at the Library on University. Monday morning at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee will review the policy for police officer extra duty, i.e. Apple Store on Fourth Street. PAB meets in closed session at 11:30 and the Personnel Board meets at 7 pm.
Tuesday at 6 pm Council meets with item 10 Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements. The proposed changes calculate the fee for avoiding including affordable housing in a project (in lieu fee) by gross residential square feet instead of number of units or providing land at an alternative site with the same or greater value as the in lieu fee. At 6:30 OES (fire department) sponsors a discussion on Emergency Preparedness.
Wednesday the go to meetings are the Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm receives a presentation of the Turtle Island Monument Project and the Planning Commission hearing on the Housing Element at 7 pm. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Police Accountability Board also meet at 7 pm.
Thursday morning at 10 am the Budget and Finance Committee will review and recommend which projects/items will be funded through the AAO (Annual Appropriations Ordinance – mid-year budget adjustment) (another important meeting) The Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm. Two projects on consent are similar – they both tear down existing single family housing and build two 2-story single family houses in place of one house.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am (always worth attending).

The December 13 City Council Agenda is posted and available for comment. Use link https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas or go to post at the end of this notice. Item 8 under consent adds 22 IKE Smart City Kiosks. Item 23 is the approval of the AAO (the mid-year budget adjustment). This is the last expected meeting before council goes on winter recess December 14, 2022 – January 16, 2023.

Monday, December 5, 2022

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86864219403
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 6421 9403
AGENDA: 2. Review of Policy 1043 Extra Duty Employment (policy for officers working special details wherein the City of Berkeley has a contractual agreement to provide services for a fee to private third parties, i.e. Apple Store on 4th Street)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) Hearing Panel Closed Session at 11:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88595956163
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 9595 6163
AGENDA: Closed Session continuation of deliberations pursuant to Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley, et all Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 2002 057569
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

North Berkeley BART OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS Office Hours at 6 – 7:30 pm
In-Persosn
West Berkeley Branch Library Community Room at 1125 University
AGENDA: Drop-in Office Hours on objective design standards to ask questions, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – use link to scroll through Objective Design Standards presentation before attending meeting, https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/NB-BART_PreODS_Community_Meeting_1_v1.pdf (both “first Objective Design Standards Community Meeting” and “North Berkeley Objective Design Standards Community Meeting” on the website are the same document)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/north-berkeley-bart-objective-design-standards-office-hour-person

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85963133318?pwd=ZFZuVkc5WEh3dEFUOCtESG45YXFvdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 859 6313 3318 Passcode: 250835
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Establish the Medical Director Classification, VI. Request for Extension of Temporary Animal Services Assistant.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting – Conducted In-Person and Via Zoom Videoconference
In-Person 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84189893148
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 8989 3148
AGENDA: Use link and HTML or go to agenda list at the end of this post. Under action affordable housing requirements. Item 10 Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

PLUG INTO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS at 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plug-into-emergency-preparedness-registration-476831695437
AGENDA: interactive discussion, from website it looks like this will be about preparing your emergency kit – event sponsored by City Office of Emergency Services (OES - fire department)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/plug-emergency-preparedness

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860-4230 6505
AGENDA ACTION: A. Proposed Personnel Changes, Impact to Budget FY 2023-24, B. Report on recruitment process to fill vacancy on BOLT (Davenport’s term ends 5-15-2023).
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS: a) Turtle Island Monument Conceptual Design, b) Land Acknowledgement, c) FY 2024 Grant Review Panelist Pool, d) FY 2024 Capital Improvements Grants Guidelines, e) FY 2024 Community Festivals and General Operation Support Grant Guidelines changes, f) Cube Space Exhibition, g) 2023 Civic Arts Commission meeting schedule.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION (DFSC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 5. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Meeting #3 Assessment Priorities and Action Plan, NOTE: this presentation that occurs during the DFSC meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232 is listed online with a different ZOOM link than the meeting and website https://cwpp-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/ 6. Update on Commission Recommendations to Council, 7. Berkeley Fire Code Update, 8. Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89799598815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 9959 8815
AGENDA ACTION: 9. Public Hearing: Housing Element 2023-2031, 10. Discussion: Land Acknowledgement Practice. (packet is 1417 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Staff report, 6. Chair and board reports, 7. Chief’s report, 8. Subcommittee reports a. controlled equipment, b. policy and practices relating to downtown task force and bike unit allegations, c. police chief process, 9. New business a. 2023 schedule, b. Board retreat, c. discussion regarding future access to BPD Internal Affairs Bureau Reports and Information. 10. Public Comment
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, December 8, 2022

BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81924010136
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 819 2401 0136
AGENDA: 2. Amendment: FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance 1. Discuss and determine carryover, 2. Authorize AAO (Annual Appropriations Ordinance), 3. Presentation on Mental Health Transports and Update on the Implementation of the Specialized Care Unit and Community Crisis Response Services, 4. Energy Commission - Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 and 2024.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87660567955
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 876 6056 7955
AGENDA: 3. 2506 Haste – Use Permit #ZP2022-0074 add a Cannabis Consumption Lounge and amplified live music to existing Cannabis retail store – continue to 2-9-2023
4. 1200 Dwight Way – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2022-0028 – demolish single family dwelling and detached garage and build two 2-story single family dwellings with two parking spaces
5. 2310 Eighth Street – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2022-0098 - demolish single family dwelling and detached garage and build two 2-story single family dwellings with two parking spaces
6. 2000 San Pablo – on action - staff recommend approve – Use Permit #ZP2022-0057 to allow retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption (Type 20 ABC License) in conjunction with an existing convenience store.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

WETA (WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY) at 1:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: Vallejo City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA:
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, December 9, 2022 – Reduced Service Day

Saturday, December 10, 2022
BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, December 11, 2022 – no City meetings found

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December 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting – Conducted In-Person and Via Zoom Videoconference
In-Person 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84189893148
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 8989 3148
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1720 San Pablo Avenue term 5 years
2.Amend Contract No. 32100161 add $612,559 total $2,270,177 with Dorothy Day House to cover costs to extend Safe RV parking program through 12/31/2022 and operate the Horizon Village Shelter through 6/30/2023
3.Formal bid solicitations $2,581,000
4.Classification and salary ADA Program Coordinator monthly salary $9,231.73 - $11162.67 (annual $110,780.76 - $133,952.04)
5.Donation $3,400 for Memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Linda Loh
6.Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson - Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Income Programs Refer to Budget process $50,000 for consultant to recommend a Universal Income Pilot Program for Berkeley and Refer to City Manager study re-entry programs, supports and systems already available for Berkeley residents and to establish evaluation processes for all social services programs recommended through the Reimagining Public Safety Process
ACTION:
7.Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response
8.Renewal of Elmwood Business Improvement District for 2023
9.2nd reading Adoption of 2022 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments
10.Public Hearing – updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
INFORMATION REPORTS:
11.FY 2022 Fourth QTR Investment Report, ended June 30, 2022

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December 13, 2022 – CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting – Conducted In-Person and Via Zoom Videoconference
In-Person 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885763338
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 8818 8576 3338
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Fair WorkWeek Ordinance
2.2nd Reading Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
3.Resolution ratifying local COVID emergency
4.Resolution legislative bodies to continue to meet via videoconference
5.Waiver of Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance for AG Witt LLC for the City’s FEMA Cost-Recovery Contract
6.Adopt a Resolution approving the 2023 City of Berkeley’s State and Federal Legislative Platform
7.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations on Municipal Property
8.Ordinance No. 7,626-N.S. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase Two add 22 locations for Phase two.
9.Contract $400,000 with Herbert Gene Hern, MD as Berkeley Fire Medical Director for 5 years from 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2027
10.Contract $70,907 Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project FY2023 Participation Agreement – California Mental Health Services Authority through 6/20/2023
11.Contract $150,000 with Resource Development Associates to design and implement an evaluation for program effectiveness of the Specialized Care Unit (SCU) and Community Crisis Response Services (Bridge Services) 1/1/2023 to 6/30/2025
12.Contract $4,500,000 with Bonita House 2/1/2023 to 1/30/2025 to implement Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unity for 2-year pilot.
13.Reserving Predevelopment Funds $500,000 for the Development of Affordable Housing at the North Berkeley BART Station, contingent team’s selection and BART Board approval at Dec 1metting
14.Contract $1,120,344 (includes 20% contingency $186,724) with California Constructures for Ohlone Park (East) Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project
15.Contracts $5,000,000 for On-Call Transportation Planning services 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2028 with $1,000,000 each with Alta +Design, Inc, Community Design + Architecture, Fehr & Peers, NN Engineering, In and Toole Design Group, LLC
16.Contracts total $10,000,000 for On-Call architectural services ELS Architecture and Urban Design (ELS) $3,333,334, Noll & Tam Architects (N&T) $3,333,333 and Siegal & Strain Architects (SSA)
17.Authorization for additional Commission on Disability meeting
18.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Measure FF Budget Recommendation, the Council Public Safety Committee recommended adopting the Companion Report from the CM/Fire Chief Sprague
19.Environmental and Climate Commission – Send a letter to Wicks and Skinner to advance a proposal to allow cities to dedicate parking spaces for Zero-Emission Vehicles
20.Arreguin – Relinquishment of funds to Berkeley Holiday Fund
ACTION:
21.Zoning Ordinance Technical Edits and Corrections to BMC Title 23
22.FY 2022 Preliminary Year End Status
23.Adopt 1st reading of FY 2023 AAO 7,828-N.S. (Annual Appropriations Ordinance) adjustments $172,583,851 (gross) and $170,322,312 (net)
24.Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention.
25.Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison – Support Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD Berkeley High Tennis team and Parking Structure
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly Wednesday, January 18 virtual meeting at 4 pm
Adoption of Election Results, adoption of vice-mayor, seating and committees publish on dec 8 or 9 for meeting on dec 13 (December 2022)
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings please forward the weekly su

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings please forward the weekly summary you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

November 27 - December 4, 2022
Worth Noting:
I think I caught every announcement and change, however, the long holiday weekend means some meeting postings will not appear until Monday. Check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for meetings posted on short notice. The Council will be approving adjustments to the AAO (Annual Appropriations Ordinance – City Budget) on December 13. Expect meetings of the Budget Committee to be posted prior to December 13.

Monday at the Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm item 23 in the draft agenda for the December 13 City Council meeting is a redesign of University Avenue with a Bus Rapid Transit lane and boarding platforms. This would be the fifth Emergency Access and Evacuation Route targeted for redesign resulting in road narrowing. This is serious stuff. https://citywatchla.com/index.php/cw/los-angeles/24745-la-traffic-who-put-the-die-in-road-diets The Sugar Sweetened Beverage Subcommittee meets at 4 and council is in closed session at 4:30 pm
Tuesday City Council meets at 6 pm with the last action item on the agenda the redesign of Adeline at the Ashby BART Station (this is on the city map as an emergency access and evacuation route). The Civic arts Commission policy subcommittee meets at 9:30 am. The Zero Waste Commission meets at 6 pm with a recycling market update and the Community Health Commission meets at 6:30 pm on Psychedelic Drug Policy.
Wednesday the 4 x 4 Committee meets at 3 pm on amendments to the eviction moratorium. The Environment and Climate Commission meets at 5 pm on EV Charging stations and Native Plants and my go to meeting is the Ohlone Park meeting at 6:30 will be on the public restroom and park lighting.
Thursday the Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on tenant habitability, relocation assistance and tenant conflict resolution. The Park-Addison Project at 6 pm is on bike access/safety and the North Berkeley Objective Design Standards drop-in open hours starting at 6 pm is in follow-up to the community meeting. The Landmarks Commission will have a presentation/review of the Civic Center Park and Fountain at 7 pm, another go to meeting.

No weekend meetings were found.
The December 6 City Council agenda is posted and available for comment.

Monday, November 28, 2022

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601730715
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 173 0715
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 9/20/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81072611640
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 7261 1640
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1718 8th Street (parties City of Berkeley and Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement) and 2. Pending litigation a. Claim of Susan Simonds & Michael Wentworth, b. Claim of Selamawit Tezare.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Sugar Sweetened Beverages - PREVENTION, STRATEGIES AND OUTCOMES at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611906570?pwd=Vys1dkc0cU1vY2MvZkllbGRKRnRyQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 190 6570 Passcode: 495674
AGENDA: 1. Finalize selection criteria questions for RFP
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/sugar-sweetened-beverage-product-panel-experts

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Policy Subcommittee at 9:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614776545
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 477 6545
AGENDA Discussion/Possible Action: 5. A. Draft Capital Grants Guidelines, b. Poet Laureate program ideas and possible partnership with Library.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82196348694
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 9634 8694
AGENDA: Use link, click on HTML or check full agenda for November 29 at the end of this post.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates Zero Waste Rates, Zero Waste Integrated Waste Management Plan, Transfer Station Redesign, SB 1383 Implementation, staff changes, Discussion/Action: 1 Recycling markets update, 2. 2023 meeting schedule.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION Special Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616383982?pwd=TFZWb0x3MnlUdVRyWUpBWk1Yak13Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 636 3982 Passcode: 695502
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment (Speakers will have up to 5 minutes each), Discussion/Action 2. Approve commission recommendation (Responsible Psychedelic Drug Policy in Berkeley) for City Council referral on Entheogenic Plants
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84125201403?pwd=OGoxUzdUWEZ0T0tuaEczcWRqVWc2QT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 841 2520 1403 Passcode: 554148
AGENDA Discussion/possible action: 6. Recommendations on signage related to Elevator Ordinance, 7. Amendments to Eviction Moratorium (BMC13.110), 8. Council’s use of Emergency Powers to limit/reduce the 4.4% Annual General Adjustment rent increase for 2023 for rent-controlled units.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE COMMISSION at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83852085610
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 5208 5610
AGENDA Discussion/Action: a. Zoning Changes to Encourage EV Charging/Discourage Gas Stations (subcommittee McGuire, Allen, Lunaparra, Tahara), b. Transportation Public Space Reallocation subcommittee (Hedlund, McGuire, Lunaparra, Gould), c. Native Plants and Pesticide Reduction Subcommittee (Ranney, McGuire, Allen)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

OHLONE PARK RESTROOM &LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS Community Meeting 6:30
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-6rrzsqHNFeBrR1Ac86VdVAKMab_NsJ?_x_zm_rtaid=-OoWkV-ASEKrkZS9OnT_XQ.1669435965119.df4d7f586c7c0c7ac7ad44f20d34558f&_x_zm_rhtaid=222
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 892 4731 0065
AGENDA:

Thursday, December 1, 2022

CITY COUNCIL LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83318619669
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 833 1861 9669
AGENDA: 2. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn - Referral to CM: Tenant Habitability Plan and Amendments to Relocation Ordinance, 3. Taplin – Amends BMC Chapter 13.84 to Expand Relocation Assistance and Conflict Resolution for Tenants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

PARKER-ADDISON MOBILITY AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: check link after Monday
Teleconference: Meeting ID: check link after Monday
AGENDA: this project is related to the State of California Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) $1,420,302 grant.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/parker-addison-bike-boulevard

North Berkeley BART OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS Office Hours 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83922787814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 2278 7814
AGENDA: Drop-in Office Hours on objective design standards to ask questions
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/north-berkeley-bart-objective-design-standards-office-hour-virtual

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83362259429
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 833 6225 9429
AGENDA: 5. 2100 MLK Jr Way – Referral for the Civic Center Park and Fountain site
6. 2113-2115 Kittredge – Structural alteration Permit for the California Theater – demolish theater, but retain façade into the design of new mixed-use building.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, December 2, 2022 & Saturday, December 3, 2022 & Sunday, December 4, 2022
No city meetings found

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November 28 - AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for December 13, 2022 Regular 6 pm City Council Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89020212227
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 2021 2227
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Fair WorkWeek Ordinance
2.Resolution ratifying local COVID emergency
3.Resolution legislative bodies to continue to meet via videoconference
4.Waiver of Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance for AG Witt LLC for the City’s FEMA Cost-Recovery Contract
5.Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Berkeley’s State and Federal Legislative Platform
6.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations on Municipal Property
7.Ordinance No. 7,626-N.S. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase Two add 22 locations for Phase two.
8.Contract $400,000 with Herbert Gene Hern, MD as Berkeley Fire Medical Director for 5 years from 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2027
9.Contract $70,907 Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project FY2023 Participation Agreement – California Mental Health Services Authority through 6/20/2023
10.Contract $150,000 with Resource Development Associates to design and implement an evaluation for program effectiveness of the Specialized Care Unit and Community Crisis Response Services (Bridge Services) 1/1/2023 to 6/30/2025
11.Contract $4,500,000 with Bonita House 2/1/2023 to 1/30/2025 to implement Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unity for 2 year pilot.
12.Reserving Predevelopment Funds $500,000 for the Development of Affordable Housing at the North Berkeley BART Station, contingent team’s selection and BART Board approval at Dec 1metting
13.Contract $1,120,344 (includes 20% contingency $186,724) with California Constructures for Ohlone Park (East) Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project
14.Contracts $5,000,000 for On-Call Transportation Planning services 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2028 with $1,000,000 each with Alta +Design, Inc, Community Design + Architecture, Fehr & Peers, NN Engineering, In and Toole Design Group, LLC
15.Contracts total $10,000,000 for On-Call architectural services ELS Architecture and Urban Design (ELS) $3,333,334, Noll & Tam Architects (N&T) $3,333,333 and Siegal & Strain Architects (SSA)
16.Authorization for additional Commission on Disability meeting
17.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Measure FF Budget Recommendation, the Council Public Safety Committee recommended adopting the Companion Report from the CM/Fire Chief Sprague
18.Environmental and Climate Commission – Send a letter to Wicks and Skinner to advance a proposal to allow cities to dedicate parking spaces for Zero-Emission Vehicles
19.Arreguin – Relinquishment of funds to Berkeley Holiday Fund
20.Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison – Support Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD Berkeley High Tennis team and Parking Structure
ACTION:
21.Zoning Ordinance Technical Edits and Corrections to BMC Title 23
22.Adopt 1st reading of FY 2023 AAO 7,828-N.S. (Annual Appropriations Ordinance) adjustments $172,583,851 (gross) and $170,322,312 (net)
23.Taplin – University Avenue Bus Rapid Transit, 1. Refer to CM and Public Works the initiation of a University Multimodal Corridor Project that centers on creation of a Bus Rapit Transit (BRT) corridor along University Avenue with dedicated lanes and elevated platforms, refer $300,000 for consultant for the project, refer $30,000 for elevated platforms on a pilot basis
24.Barlett, co-sponsor Taplin – Refer to Civic Arts Commission to Create an Official Song, Motto and Flag for the City of Berkeley
25.Barlett – Refer to Health Commission and Environmental Commission to propose regulations on the sale of miniture bottles of alcohol
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26.FY 2022 Preliminary Year End Status
27.Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82196348694
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 9634 8694
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,841-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC
2.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,842-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with James Robert Higgins
3.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,843-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc.
4.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,844-N.S. to Regulate the Use of Carryout and Produce Bags and Promote the Use of Reusable Bags
5.Resolution direction legislative bodies to meet via videoconference and teleconference
6.Amend Contract 42200065 (Agreement A22-0056) add $750,000 total $1,250,000 I-80 Gilman Interchange Improvement Project funding agreement with Alameda CTC fix drainage and grading issues for future fire lane
7.Arreguin & Taplin – Budget Referral (AAO): Strawberry Creek Lodge Food Program $50,000
8.Arreguin - Grant Approval: Accept $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation to renew supporting the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative to develop a reparative approach to new development at Ashby BART Station and Adeline Corridor with goal of maximizing affordability of new housing
9.Arreguin – Excused absence for Councilmember Ben Bartlett
ACTION:
10.Renewal of Solano Avenue Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2023
11.Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
12.2nd reading – Ordinance 7,839-N.S.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including local amendments BMC Chapters 19.28 – 19.37 and adopting related procedural and stricter provisions
13.2nd reading - Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code repealing 12.48 and repealing and re-enacting chapter 19.40
14.Return to In-Person City Council meetings December 6, 2022and Status of Meetings of City Legislative Bodies
15.Adeline Street at Ashby BART Conceptual Design
INFORMATION REPORTS:
16.Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
17.City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
18.Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan
19.Open government Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan

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December 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84189893148
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 89893148
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1720 San Pablo Avenue term 5 years
2.Amend Contract No. 32100161 add $612,559 with Dorothy Day House to cover costs to extend Safe RV parking program through 12/31/2022 and operate the Horizon Village Shelter through 6/30/2023 total $2,270,177
3.Formal bid solicitations $2,581,000
4.Classification and salary ADA Program Coordinator monthly salary $9,231.73 - $11162.67 (annual $110,780.76 - $133,952.04)
5.Donation $3,400 for Memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Linda Loh
6.Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson - Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Income Programs Refer to Budget process $50,000 for consultant to recommend a Universal Income Pilot Program for Berkeley and Refer to City Manager study re-entry programs, supports and systems already available for Berkeley residents and to establish evaluation processes for all social services programs recommended through the Reimagining Public Safety Process
ACTION:
7.Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response
8.Renewal of Elmwood Business Improvement District for 2023
9.2nd reading Adoption of 2022 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments
10.Public Hearing – updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
INFORMATION REPORTS:
11.FY 2022 Fourth QTR Investment Report, ended June 30, 2022

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly Tuesday, January 17
Adoption of Election Results, adoption of vice-mayor, seating and committees publish on dec 8 or 9 for meeting on dec 13 (December 2022)
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings please forward the weekly su

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

November 20 - November 27, 2022
Worth Noting:
Monday is absolutely packed with meetings.
The big meeting on Monday is the special City Council meeting at 5 pm with one agenda item – Fair Workweek. Recall that Taplin, Kesarwani, Droste and Wengraf filibustered the passage of the Fair Workweek on November 3, by running out the clock and declining to extend the council meeting to vote on the Fair Workweek ordinance. Fair Workweek applies to workers earning less than twice the minimum wage. See Activist’s Diary for full description. https://berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2022-11-06/article/50047?headline=A-Berkeley-Activist-s-Diary-Week-Ending-November-6-2022--Kelly-Hammargren
The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommendation for control of vegetation in fire zones with Measure FF funds is up against the City Manager companion report from Chief Sprague to resubmit a year from now at the Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am.
The Civic Center meeting is at noon.
The Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm covers the council draft agenda for December 6.
After the unraveling of the appointment of the police chief last week, the Police Accountability Board meeting at 3 pm is worth considering.
Unless you are an artist of festival organizer skip the 2 pm Civic Arts Commission subcommittee meeting.
Tuesday the Land use Committee at 9:30 am is an amendment to the COVID eviction moratorium. Property owners with rentals and tenants should take a close look at the amendment.

The November 29 council agenda is available for comment. Redesign of Adeline at Ashby BART is item 15.

Happy Thanksgiving, refresh, rejuvenate and reconnect!

Monday, November 21, 2022

PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85723890728
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 857 2389 0728
AGENDA: 2a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC)- Measure FF Budget Recommendation – Expanded Fire Prevention Inspection Program, Clear vegetation build-up and overgrowth within 100 feet of structures, Berkeley Very High Fire Severity Zones (2&3). Include no-interest loan program to clear vegetation, emphasis on eucalyptus removal, 2b. Companion report – reaffirm support for (current) work and report will be considered for FY2024 if DFSC chooses to resubmit. 3. Review of Policy 1043 Extra Duty Employment.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87938618399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 3861 8399
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 12/6/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83549098964
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 835 4909 8964
AGENDA: One agenda item 1. Fair Workweek Ordinance: Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.102
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609443051
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 944 3051
AGENDA: 5. A. Grant Guidelines a. Eligibility related to direct city funding for General Operating Support grants and festival grants and b. Creative Spaces grant guidelines.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING at 3 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81552103949
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 815 5210 3949
AGENDA: 3. Finalize review of draft proposed permanent regulations for handling investigations and complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

COMMUNITY FOR A CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER at 12 noon
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84610947314?pwd=MytWamtoR1VRSU5WMEZEclZyOEJNdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 846 1094 7314 Passcode: 004451
AGENDA: CCCC General meeting
https://berkeleycccc.org/

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT 9:30 AM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81579865688
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 815 7986 5688
AGENDA: Wengraf & Harrison – Amendments to BMC Chapter 13.110 COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance – relates to eviction moratorium, owner move-in and tenants may be evicted beginning 2/1/2023 if tenants fail to pay rent and cannot demonstrate a Covered Reason for Delayed Payment (use link for full language of amendment)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 – Sunday, November 27, 2022 NO MEETINGS
City offices are closed on Friday, November 25 after Thanksgiving

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November 21 - AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for December 6, 2022 Regular 6 pm City Council Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87938618399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 3861 8399
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1720 San Pablo Avenue term 5 years
2.Amend Contract No. 32100161 add $612,559 with Dorothy Day House to cover costs to extend Safe RV parking program through 12/31/2022 and operate the Horizon Village Shelter total $2,270,177
3.Force bid solicitations $2,581,000
4.Classification and salary ADA Program Coordinator monthly salary $9,231.73 - $11162.67 (annual $110,780.76 - $133,952.04)
5.Donation $3,400 for Memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Linda Loh
6.Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson - Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Income Programs Refer to Budget process $50,000 for consultant to recommend a Universal Income Pilot Program for Berkeley and Refer to City Manager study re-entry programs, supports and systems already available for Berkeley residents and to establish evaluation processes for all social services programs recommended through the Reimagining Public Safety Process
ACTION:
7.Renewal of Elmwood Business Improvement District for 2023
8.2nd reading Adoption of 2022 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments
9.Public Hearing – updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
10.Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response
11.Amend Council Rules of procedure & order to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to Budget & Finance Committee and one Subject Matter Policy Committee
INFORMATION REPORTS:
12.FY 2022 Fourth QTR Investment Report, ended Jule 30, 2022

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82196348694
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 9634 8694
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,841-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC
2.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,842-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with James Robert Higgins
3.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,843-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc.
4.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,844-N.S. to Regulate the Use of Carryout and Produce Bags and Promote the Use of Reusable Bags
5.Resolution direction legislative bodies to meet via videoconference and teleconference
6.Amend Contract 42200065 (Agreement A22-0056) add $750,000 total $1,250,000 I-80 Gilman Interchange Improvement Project funding agreement with Alameda CTC fix drainage and grading issues for future fire lane
7.Arreguin & Taplin – Budget Referral (AAO): Strawberry Creek Lodge Food Program $50,000
8.Arreguin - Grant Approval: Accept $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation to renew supporting the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative to develop a reparative approach to new development at Ashby BART Station and Adeline Corridor with goal of maximizing affordability of new housing
9.Arreguin – Excused absence for Councilmember Ben Bartlett
ACTION:
10.Renewal of Solano Avenue Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2023
11.Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
12.2nd reading – Ordinance 7,839-N.S.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including local amendments BMC Chapters 19.28 – 19.37 and adopting related procedural and stricter provisions
13.2nd reading - Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code repealing 12.48 and repealing and re-enacting chapter 19.40
14.Return to In-Person City Council meetings December 6, 2022and Status of Meetings of City Legislative Bodies
15.Adeline Street at Ashby BART Conceptual Design
INFORMATION REPORTS:
16.Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
17.City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
18.Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan
19.Open government Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly Tuesday, January 17
Adoption of Election Results, adoption of vice-mayor, seating and committees publish on dec 8 or 9 for meeting on dec 13 (December 2022)
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

November 13 - November 20, 2022
Worth Noting:
Sunday check the map link for streets blocked for the Berkeley Half Marathon from 7:30 am – 1 pm
Monday the Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Community takes up re-entry programs at 10 am, Agenda & Rules at 2:30 pm (Fair Work Week is not in the proposed agenda for November 29), Youth Commission on School Safety at 6:30 pm. And, former police chief Greenwood is in the panel on military equipment and police at 10 am.
Tuesday the City Council has back to back meetings starting at 4 pm amnesty for unpermitted units and 6 pm building code, Hate Crime report, and ZAB appeals (I will attend both). The EV webinar is at 5 pm.
Wednesday my go to meetings of the week are Wednesday with the webinar on Dark Skies “Light at Night a Glowing Hazard” from 1 – 4 pm, The In-Person Civic Center design meeting at 5 – 7 pm and the North Berkeley BART meeting on objective standards on zoom at 7 pm. Other meetings are the Aging Commission at 1:30 pm, John Hinkel Park at 6:30 pm and Earthquake Brace and Bolt at 6:30 pm.
Thursday at 7 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission takes up vision zero and transit first policy and the Fair Campaign Practices Commission is taking up election complaints and the Open Government Commission will hear my complaint on delinquent posting of minutes and request for Live Transcription for all city meetings as an accessibility issue.
Friday the first two presentations at 9:30 am and 10:10 am at the Climate Emergency Summit Series on Climate and Public Health which starts at 9 am look excellent. (more for my go to list)

Do not forget to check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for meetings posted on short notice.
Commissions that normally meet on the 3rd Wednesday and have no meeting announcements: Commission on Status of Women, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Cancelled meetings: FITES, Design Review Committee, Commission on Labor.
The eBike discount is available through Nov 21, https://rideanddriveclean.org/ebike-discount-campaign/ this is a collaborative program to reduce carbon emissions by transition to eBikes and EV.

Sunday, November 13, 2022

BERKELEY HALF MARATHON at 7:30 am to 1 pm
Street Closure Map - https://berkeleyhalfmarathon.com/race-weekend/street-closures-and-detours/
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/berkeley-half-marathon-nov-13-street-closures-bus-route-info

Monday, November 14, 2022

HEALTH, LIFE, ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83000189794
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 830 0018 9794
AGENDA: Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson – Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Guaranteed Income Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89509005126
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 09005126
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 11/29/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85347936644
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 853 4793 6644
AGENDA: Conference with legal counsel 1. Existing litigation Reugg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley RG18930003, 2. Anticipated litigation related to letter received, letter is confidential (don’t know what it says except it is related to Brown Act).
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-november-14-2022

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89983970326?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 899 8397 0326 Passcode: 646720
AGENDA: 9. Discussion Letter to BUSD regarding School Safety (Vice Chair), 10. Discussion develop a plan to recruit youth commissioners,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

EQUIPPED FOR WAR: AB 481 Militarization of Policing in California at 10 am
Register: REGISTER HERE
AGENDA: Panel discussion on new California law AB 481 that makes the militarization of local police forces transparent to the community sponsored by the Task Force on Police Reform a collaboration between Ashby Village/Elder Action and Berkeley Friends/Racial Justice Action Team. Former Police Chief Greenwood is on the panel.
https://www.afsc.org/content/equipped-war-exposing-militarized-policing-california

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

PAB Emergency Meetingat at 2 pm on allegations

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640362532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 4036 2532
AGENDA: 1. Referral Response: Amnesty Program for Unpermitted Dwelling Units (one item only – packet 140 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640362532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 4036 2532
AGENDA: Go to end of post to see full agenda or use link to HTML
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ELECTRIFY YOUR RIDE webinar with Electric Vehicle Web 5 -6 pm
Use link to Register
https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ev-101-electrify-your-ride-webinar-35/

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

COMMISSION ON AGING at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144
Teleconference (not listed on agenda): 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 161 4800 144 Passcode: 825132
AGENDA Discussion/Action Items: 4. Age Friendly Initiative, 5. Pedestrian concern Shattuck & Oregon intersection, 6. Preservation and/or development of community environment in subsidized senior housing, 7. Increase Aging Services funding proportional to increase of growth of senior residents in Berkeley, 8 Letter to Parks, recreation and Waterfront Commission for possible senior center outdoor spaces spaces reserved for senior center classes specifically Ohlone park on Bonita Way, 9. Market-rate senior 60+housing development to facilitate downsizing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

CIVIC CENTER VISION PLAN Open House Workshop at 5 – 7 pm
IN-PERSON at Central Berkeley Public Library – Main Branch Library, 2090 Kittredge 2nd Floor in the Mystery Reading Room
AGENDA: Presentation and discussion addressing proposed uses and improvements to the Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Memorial Buildings, uses, and Civic Center Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/civic-center-open-house

JOHN HINKEL PARK SCOUT HUT RENOVATION PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: Join on Zoom
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 1685 4273 Passcode: 018458
AGENDA: Discussion including renovation of the building and accessibility improvements and future building use as part of the conceptual design process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/john-hinkel-park-scout-hut-renovation-project-community-meeting

NORTH BERKELEY BART HOUSING DEVELOPMENT at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/ODSMeeting1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 818 0401 9386 Password: 092751
AGENDA: Objective Design Standards for future development at North Berkeley BART
https://www.bart.gov/about/business/tod/north-berkeley

LIGHT at NIGHT a GLOWING HAZARD at 1 – 4 pm
Registration is free
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_30VEEr2tTj2TVZDg4Xq41g
AGENDA: The use of LED lighting Technology is causing an unintended, yet pervasive and harmful effect: the over-lighting of our nights. Learn about the biological and physical effects of light at night and strategies that can guard our health and environment while providing safe and practical lighting solutions.
Sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter and a long list of supporters with notification provided by Rebecca Miliken Sustainability Outreach Specialist at the City of Berkeley Office of Energy & Sustainable Development.

EARTHQUAKE BRACE & BOLT Program at 6:30 to 8 pm
Register: tinyurl.com/earthquake-brace-and-bolt
https://www.earthquakebracebolt.com/

Thursday, November 17, 2022

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMITTEE (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86886012659
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 868 8601 2659
AGENDA Discussion and Possible Action FCPC: 6. Complaint alleging violation of BERA by Elgstrand for Rent Board 2022, 7. Complaint alleging violation of BERA by Committee for an Affordable and Resilient Berkeley – Yes on Measure L, 8. Staff referral regarding failure to file copy of mass mailings by Berkeleyans for Better Planning No on Measure L, 9. Report from contribution limits subcommittee,
AGENDA Discussion and Possible Action OGC: 11. Complaint and request for action regarding posting of minutes by City commissions and use of Live Transcription for public meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83037557423
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 830 3755 7423
AGENDA: B. 1. Vision Zero Update, 2. Transit-First Policy Implementation Plan, 33. Work Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

Friday, November 18, 2022
CLIMATE & PUBLIC HEALTH at 9 am – 12 pm
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-public-health-registration-369244529327
AGENDA: Presentations first speaker Director of Climate Emergency for City of Los Angeles at 9:30 am and 10:10 am Climate and Mental Health
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, November 20, 2022
No city meetings found

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November 14, AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89509005126
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 09005126
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Resolution direction legislative bodies to meet via videoconference and teleconference
2.Urgency Ordinance for leasing Real Property at 1720 San Pablo for term of 5 years
3.Amend Contract 42200065 (Agreement A22-0056) add $750,000 total $1,250,000 I-80 Gilman Interchange Improvement Project funding agreement with Alameda CTC fix drainage and grading issues for future fire lane
4.Arreguin & Taplin – Budget Referral (AAO): Strawberry Creek Lodge Food Program $50,000
5.Renewal of Solano Avenue Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2023
ACTION:
6.Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
7.2nd reading - Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including local amendments
8.2nd reading - Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code
9.Return to In-Person City Council meetings and Status of Meetings of City Legislative Bodies
10.Adeline Street at Ashby BART Conceptual Design
11.Arreguin - Grant Approval: Accept $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation to renew supporting the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative to develop a reparative approach to new development at Ashby BART Station and Adeline Corridor with goal of maximizing affordability of new housing
12.Wengraf & Harrison – Adopt first reading of proposed amendments to BMC Chapter 13.110 Emergency Response Ordinance
INFORMATION REPORTS:
13.Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
14.City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
15.Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan
16.Open government Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan

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November 15 – CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640362532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 4036 2532
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Chief of Police effective 11/27/2022, annual salary $256,125
3.Renew Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2023
4.Formal bid solicitations $11,384,039
5.Contract $125,000 with Station Automation Inc. DBA PSTRrax for Real-Time Paperless checkoff and asset management software – Measure Q fund - $125,000
6.Amend Contract 32000116 add $200,000 total $2,174,457 with Amendment Genasys, Inc for Outdoor Warning System Measure FF funds - $200,000
7.Contract $90,000 with Harold Dichoso for Temporary consulting with Health Housing and Community Services – bioterrorism grant fund
8.Amend Measure P Spending Contracts 1) Contract 31900273 with Bay area Community Services (BACS) Shift unspent Measure P – funded shallow subsidy program to a flexible funding program 2) Contract 32200051 add $127,380 total $375,667 with WeHOPE to provide mobile shower and laundry
9.New classification Deputy Duty Attorney IV, salary $15936.37 - $19,593.60 effective Nov 15
10.Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 and extend to 6/30/24 with COWI North America Inc (32000261) and Transystems Corporation (32000263) for on-call waterfront engineering, design, environmental permitting and construction administration services, listed projects, South Cove Sailing Basin Dredging Planning Project, Cesar Chavez Park Restroom, K-Dock Restroom Renovation, and additional Waterfront projects funded by one time $15,000,000 from state.
11.Contracts $150,000 with Sharjo, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Recovery Management and $150,000 with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for on-call emergency restoration, mitigation and remediation services, thru 12/31/25
12.Amend Contract 10413B add $5,162,424 total $16,252,375 and extend to 12/31/2024 with LAZ Parking LLC for managing city-owned off-street parking facilities
13.Amend Contract 10340 (ERMA) add $75,000 total $325,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for update rate model
14.Amend Contract 117610-1 add $300,000 total $375,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Columbia Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
15.Sewer and access road easement and installation agreements with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc., and James Robert Higgins and Summary Vacation of existing sewer easements
16.Peace and Justice Commission – Reinstate Burma (Myanmar) on Berkeley’s Oppressive States List
17.Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn – United against Hate Week
18.Harrison, co-sponsors Wengraf, Arreguin – Support removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism List
19.Harrison & Hahn – Adopt ordinance adding chapter 11.62 to BMC to regulate use of carryout and produce bags and promote use of reusable bags.
20.Wengraf - Baby Book Project relinquish $125/councilmember to support Baby Book project
21.Robinson – Refer $1,000,000 to the FY 2023 AAO#1 process to contribute to Southside complete streets project to ensure Bancroft, Dana & Fulton proceed on schedule and prevent loss of $7.3 million in federal funding
22.Authors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Refer to CM: Establish an electric bike rebate program and expand low-income e-bike ownership through climate equity action fund
ACTION:
23.Sprague – Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments
24.Garland – Implement residential preferential parking (RPP) on 1900 block Vine and 3000 block MLK Jr Way
25.Louis – Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
A.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake – continued from November 3, 2022 – Use Permit #ZP2021-0095 6-story, 12 units of which 2 are low-income.
B.ZAB Appeal 1643 – 1647 California - continued from November 3, 2022 – Use Permit #ZP2021-0001 to create new lower basement, construct new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout.
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin
27.LPO NPO: 1325 Arch
28.LPO NOD: 2081 Center
29.LPO NOD: 2109 Kala Bagal Way.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
            2435 Haste (construct residential building) 11/17/2022
            2119 Marin (The Laflin House) 11/17/2022
            1325 Arch (Schneider/Kroeber House) 11/17/2022
            2081 Center (American Trust / Wells Fargo building) 11/17/2022
            2109 Kala Bagal Way (F.D. Chase Building) 11/17/2022

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly January 17 or 19, 2023
Adoption of Election Results (December 2022)
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

November 6 - November 13, 2022
Worth Noting:
I think I caught all the city meetings and city related webinars, but my email inbox is filling faster with campaign ads and donation pleas faster than I can delete them. Do not forget to check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for meetings posted on short notice. The November 15 Council 6 pm meeting agenda is posted - see additional comments at the end of the list of meetings by day of the week.

Sunday – Daylight Savings Ends
Monday – The Personnel Board and Peace and Justice Commission meet at 7 pm.
Tuesday – Election with the City on a reduced schedule and no meetings
Wednesday – The discount program for Solar and Battery Storage is at 6 pm and the Financial incentive program for EVs for lower income individuals and households is at 7 pm. The Parks Commission, Police Accountability Board and Housing Advisory Commission all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – The Budget Committee meets at 10 am – the mid fiscal year additional budget allocation process is starting. The e-Bike webinar is at 6 pm.
The go to meeting of the week are the presentations from the four developer candidates for the North Berkeley BART housing project at 7 pm Thursday. The meeting is hybrid and can be attended in person at the BUSD Board room or on zoom. (links below) BART will be moderating the presentations. This meeting will likely be very well attended. I am going to attend on zoom since I am concerned that if room capacity is exceeded I will miss too much in trying to get back home and online.
Friday is the Veterans Day Holiday
Saturday is the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) at 10 am. Note that BNC has a new zoom login. BNC is my other go to meeting of the week.

Sunday, November 6, 2022 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

Monday, November 7, 2022

PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85857935234?pwd=RFdwZ3YvQmM5ZFRzbVlET2JZNS9Jdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 1790 0435 Passcode: 120198
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise the Police Aide Classification, VI Recommendation to Establish the Medical Director Classification, VII. Training Report – Updates Regarding COB Training & Organizational Development Program – discussion only, VIII. Director’s Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81329589964
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 813 2958 9964
AGENDA: 5. Commission Updates & Chairpersons report, 6. Secretary’s Report, 7. Berkeley Shellmound Issue, 8. Review of Work on Abortion and Reproductive Access Study, 9. Seating Needed in Berkeley Post Offices, 10. Discussion and Resolution on Land Acknowledgement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – Reduced Service Day – Mid-term Election

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
PARKS, RECREATION AND WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89264197181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 89264197181
AGENDA: 7. Director Ferris report, 8. Update on Civic Arts Commission, 9. Update Recreation Programs FY2022 – FY2023, 10. Update PRW capital projects, 11. Update on council request for ban on planting certain tree species.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88099349925 (showing as expired use link for update if it doesn’t work)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 880 9934 9925
AGENDA: 6. Update on council items a. Land Acknowledgement Resolution, b. Harriet Tubman terrace Tenant Support, c. Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, 6. Chair and Board Member’s Reports, 7. Chief of Police report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, a. Controlled Equipment Subcommittee, b. Police Chief Process, 9. Finalize review draft proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, 10. Surveillance Technology Ordinance and Drone Use Policy and Acquisition, b. Berkeley Law Police Review Project Agreement, 11. Announcement by Vice-Chair Mizell, 12. Public comment, 13. Closed Session Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley Case No. 2002 057569.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

SunShares Solar and Electric Battery Program at 6 pm
Register: https://www.bayareasunshares.org/
AGENDA: Discount program for solar and battery storage
https://www.bayareasunshares.org/

EV Financial Incentives Clinic 7 – 8 pm
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ev-financial-incentives-clinic-taller-de-incentivos-financieros-para-evs-registration-444262169107?aff=Bitly
AGENDA: in English with Spanish translation, EV program for income-qualifying, single person with income less than $54,360 /year and family of four less than $110,000 / year
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ev-financial-incentives-clinic-taller-de-incentivos-financieros-para-evs-registration-444262169107?aff=Bitly

Thursday, November 10, 2022

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501968735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 0196 8735
AGENDA: 2. Report Financial condition (FY2012 – FY2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure need, 3. Report preliminary FY2022 year-end financial status, 4. FY Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 5. Federal and State Legislative Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

E-Bike WEBINAR at 6 - 7 pm
Register: https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ebike-101-2/
AGENDA: webinar covers technology, categories of ebikes , models and cost.
https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ebike-101-2/

NORTH BERKELEY BART STATION – Developer Candidate Presentations at 7 – 9 pm
HYBRID Meeting
In-person: BUSD Board Room, 1231 Addison (masks strongly encouraged)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89467086970
Teleconference: 1-216-706-7052 or 1-866-528-2256 Conference Code: 878095
AGENDA: Each team will present their credentials, experience and past projects followed by Q&A. BART and the City received four eligible responses: 1) BRIDGE, Avalon Bay, Berkeley Food and Housing Project and East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), 2) Eden Housing and Village Partners, 3) Republic Metropolitan, Novin, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), and Resources for Community Development (RCD), 4) The Michaels Organization and EAH Housing.
https://www.bart.gov/about/business/tod/north-berkeley

Friday, November 11, 2022 – Veterans Day Holiday

Saturday, November 12, 2022

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, November 13, 2022

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NOVEMBER 15 – CITY COUNCIL regular meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640362532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 4036 2532
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake and ZAB Appeal 1643 – 1647 California were continued from the November 3 City Council meeting to November 15. There is no update to the 6 pm agenda and the Council special meeting at 4 pm on the referral response from the city manager on an amnesty program for unpermitted dwelling units is not yet published.

AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Chief of Police effective 11/27/2022, annual salary $256,125
3.Renew Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2023
4.Formal bid solicitations $11,384,039
5.Contract $125,000 with Station Automation Inc. DBA PSTRrax for Real-Time Paperless checkoff and asset management software – Measure Q fund - $125,000
6.Amend Contract 32000116 add $200,000 total $2,174,457 with Amendment Genasys, Inc for Outdoor Warning System Measure FF funds - $200,000
7.Contract $90,000 with Harold Dichoso for Temporary consulting with Health Housing and Community Services – bioterrorism grant fund
8.Amend Measure P Spending Contracts 1) Contract 31900273 with Bay area Community Services (BACS) Shift unspent Measure P – funded shallow subsidy program to a flexible funding program 2) Contract 32200051 add $127,380 total $375,667 with WeHOPE to provide mobile shower and laundry
9.New classification Deputy Dity Attorney IV, salary $15936.37 - $19,593.60 effective Nov 15
10.Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 and extend to 6/30/24 with COWI North America Inc (32000261) and Transystems Corporation (32000263) for on-call waterfront engineering, design, environmental permitting and construction administration services, listed projects, South Cove Sailing Basin Dredging Planning Project, Cesar Chavez Park Restroom, K-Dock Restroom Renovation, and additional Waterfront projects funded by one time $15,000,000 from state.
11.Contracts $150,000 with Sharjo, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Recovery Management and $150,000 with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for on-call emergency restoration, mitigation and remediation services, thru 12/31/25
12.Amend Contract 10413B add $5,162,424 total $16,252,375 and extend to 12/31/2024 with LAZ Parking LLC for managing city-owned off-street parking facilities
13.Amend Contract 10340 (ERMA) add $75,000 total $325,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for update rate model
14.Amend Contract 117610-1 add $300,000 total $375,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Columbia Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
15.Sewer and access road easement and installation agreements with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc., and James Robert Higgins and Summary Vacation of existing sewer easements
16.Peace and Justice Commission – Reinstate Burma (Myanmar) on Berkeley’s Oppressive States List
17.Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn – United against Hate Week
18.Harrison, co-sponsors Wengraf, Arreguin – Support removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism List
19.Harrison & Hahn – Adopt ordinance adding chapter 11.62 to BMC to regulate use of carryout and produce bags and promote use of reusable bags.
20.Wengraf - Baby Book Project relinquish $125/councilmember to support Baby Book project
21.Robinson – Refer $1,000,000 to the FY 2023 AAO#1 process to contribute to Southside complete streets project to ensure Bancroft, Dana & Fulton proceed on schedule and prevent loss of $7.3 million in federal funding
22.Authors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Refer to CM: Establish an electric bike rebate program and expand low-income e-bike ownership through climate equity action fund
ACTION:
23.Sprague – Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments
24.Garland – Implement residential preferential parking (RPP) on 1900 block Vine and 3000 block MLK Jr Way
25.Louis – Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin
27.LPO NPO: 1325 Arch
28.LPO NOD: 2081 Center
29.LPO NOD: 2109 Kala Bagal Way.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
BART Adeline Right of Way November 29, 2022
BART tentative December 13, 2022
Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly January 17 or 19, 2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

October 30 - November 6, 2022
Worth Noting:
Don’t forget to check during the week for meetings, events, webinars posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/
Sunday - no meetings
Monday – The Agenda and Rules committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the city council agenda for November 15. No evening meetings on Monday
Tuesday – no meetings – council really is scheduled for Thursday at 6 pm
Wednesday - My go to meeting is the Planning Commission at 7 pm with Southside zoning changes and local density bonus on the agenda. The other meetings of the day are the Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee at 10:30 am, e-bike webinar at 5 pm, Library Trustees at 6:30 pm, and the Homeless Services Panel of Experts and the Planning Commission at 7 pm.
Thursday is an impossible day starting with FITES at 1 pm, WETA at 3 pm, council at 6 pm with Fair Work Week on the agenda, home hardening for wildfire at 6:30 pm and LPC at 7 pm.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – no meetings – last weekend to get out the vote

Monday, October 31, 2022

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82000935026
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 0093 5026
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 11/15/22 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council work sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 – no city meetings found

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.C. Contract $707,865 with CTC Technology & Energy for 10 Gigabits per second connection to California Research and Education Network (CalREN) high speed broadband fiber network to 6/30/2024, III.D. FY2023 Budget Amendment (AAO) approve expenditures budget foal all fund entities to $24,954,247.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606765080
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 676 5080
AGENDA: 5.a) a. FY2024 guidelines a. Eligibility related to direct city funding for general operating support grants and festival grants, b. creative spaces grant guidelines.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL OF EXPERTS at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Presentation and Q&A with BOSS regarding planned construction and supportive services at 1367 University, 7. Chair report, 8. Staff update and commissioner discussion on site visits
9. Berkeley-based crisis stabilization center, 10. Rescheduling April 2023 visit
111. Discussion impact HPSE has on Council decisions in oversight, allocating funding, and establishing new programs, 12. Workplan, 13. Pathways, 14. Family homelessness.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82613344954
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 1334 4954
AGENDA: 9. Discussion Southside Area Zoning Changes, 10. Discussion Local Density Zone
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

e-Bike Webinar at 5 – 6 pm
Register: https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ebike-101/
AGENDA: webinar is e-bike right for you? Categories of e-bikes
https://rideanddriveclean.org/events/

Thursday, November 3, 2022

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87436310864
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 10877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 874 3631 0864
AGENDA: 2. Just Transition Healthy Home Electrification Pilot Program Proposal and Eligible Funding Categories, 3. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn - Adopt Ordinance Adding New Chapter 12.01 to BMC establishing Emergency GHG, Process for Updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033716377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 840 3371 6377
AGENDA: go to the agenda list at the end of this post or choose HTML. HTML allows you to look up agenda item details by item instead of scrolling through 904 pages of a pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

HOME HARDENING for WILDFIRE: WINDOWS and ROOF at 6:30 pm
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-hardening-for-wildfire-windows-and-roof-registration-428887262347
AGENDA: Wildfire on Windows and Roof
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/home-hardening-wildfire-windows-and-roof

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81983641608
Teleconference: 1-669-444-6171 Meeting ID: 819 8364 1608
AGENDA: 5. 2555 College – Demolition referral, 6. 2720 Hillegass – demolition referral, 1581 Alcatraz – Structural alteration permit for Wells Fargo Bank South Berkeley Branch site storeffont alterations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

WETA (WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY) at 3 pm
Hybrid
In-person: Port of San Francisco, Pier 1, San Francisco
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff, a. Real-time transit information update, Clipper, Amendements to Brown Act, b. monthly financials, c. federal legislative update, d. state legislative update, e. monthly ridership, 7. Consent, 8. Redwood City MOU, 9. Authorize revised Sea Change hydrogen-powered vessel demonstration project, 10. Aurora Marine Design, 11. Draft short range transit plan.

Friday, November 4, 2022 & Saturday, November 5, 2022 & Sunday, November 6, 2022
No city meetings found, last weekend to get out the vote

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AGENDA & RULES Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82000935026
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 0093 5026
Draft Agenda for November 15, 2022
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Renew Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2023
3.Formal bid solicitations $11,384,000
4.Contract $125,000 with Station Automation Inc. DBA PSTRrax for Real-Time Paperless checkoff and asset management software – Measure Q fund
5.Amend Contract 32000116 add $200,000 total $2,174,457with Amendment Genasys, Inc for Outdoor Warning System Measure FF funds
6.Contract $90,000 with Harold Dichoso for Temporary consulting with Health Housing and Community Services – bioterrorism grant fund
7.Measure P Contract 31900273 1. Shift unspent Measure P – funded shallow subsidy program to a flexible funding program 2. add $127,380 total $375,667 with WeHOPE to provide mobile shower and laundry
8.New classification Deputy Dity Attorney IV, salary $15936.37 - $19,593.60 effective Nov 15
9.Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 and extend to 6/30/24 with COWI North America Inc (32000261) and Transystems Corporation (32000263) for on-call waterfront engineering, design, environmental permitting and construction administration services
10.Contracts $150,000 with Sharjo, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Recovery Management and $150,000 with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for on-call emergency restoration, mitigation and remediation services, thru 12/31/25
11.Amend Contract 10413B add $5,162,424 total $16,252,375 and extend to 12/31/2024 with LAZ Parking LLC for managing city-owned off-street parking facilities
12.Amend Contract 10340 (ERMA) add $75,000 total $325,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for update rate model
13.Amend Contract 117610-1 add $300,000 total $375,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Columbia Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
14.Sewer and access road easement and installation agreements with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc., and James Robert Higgins and Summary Vacatin of existing sewer easements
15.Peace and Justice Commission – Reinstate Burma (Myanmar) on Berkeley’s Oppressive States List
16.Taplin – Support trip reduction alternative for BUSD School Tennis and Parking Structure Project
17.Harrison – Support removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism List
18.Harrison & Hahn – Adopt ordinance adding chapter 11.62 to BMC to regulate use of carryout and produce bags and promote use of reusable bags.
19.Wengraf - Baby Book Project relinquish $125/councilmember to support Baby Book project
20.Robinson – Refer $1,000,000 to the FY 2023 AAO#1 process to contribute to Southside complete streets project to ensure Bancroft, Dana & Fulton proceed on schedule and prevent loss of $7.3 million in federal funding
ACTION:
21.Sprague – Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments
22.Garland – Implement residential preferential parking (RPP) on 1900 block Vine and 3000 block MLK Jr Way
23.Louis – Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
24.Arreguin – Refer to City Manager (CM): Tenant Habitability Plan Amendments to relocation ordinance
25.Robinson – Refer to CM: Establish an electric bike rebate program and expand low-income e-bike ownership through climate equity action fund
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26.CM – Referral Response Amnesty Program for unpermitted dwelling units
27.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin
28.LPO NPO: 1325 Arch
29.LPO NOD: 2081 Center
30.LPO NOD: 2109 Kala Bagal Way.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033716377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 840 3371 6377
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
send comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Ordinance adding BMC Chapter 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
2.2nd reading Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Amusement Arcades
3.COVID – review and ratify need for continuing emergency
4.Continue to meet via videoconference
5.2022 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
6.Amend contract 32200039 add $72,000 total $117,000 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative and funding advocacy strategy (lobbying)
7.Amend contract 32100186 add $144,000 total $354,000 with Mildred Howard to increase size of public art commission to 11 ft tall at Adeline and MLK triangular green space
8.Renew Solano BID (business improvement district) for 2023
9.Formal bid solicitations and RFP $75,000
10.Contract $80,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for counseling, education, support
11.Amend contract 32200227 add $60,000 total $220,000 with Fire Aside for Mobile Vegetation Inspection Software
12.Amend contract 32200083 add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Ganey Scientific for project management and consulting for Fire Dept.
13.Purchase Order $1,700,000 with Bauer Compressors Inc. for Self-contained breathing apparatus and related accessories
14.Revenue Contracts FY 2023 Aging services Programs, congregate meals $40,000, home delivered meals $84,000, family caregiver $41,383, Senior center activities $30,000, information and assistance services $100,000
15.Amend contract 32000240 add $410,389 total $1,394,167 with BUSD for Mental Health MHSA-Funded Programs
16.Participation agreement for grant $42,609 with Greater Bay Area Regional Patnership Workforce, Education and Training – CA Mental Health Services Authority
17.Accept donation $175,000 for Berkeley meals on wheels program
18.Contract add $750,000 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for Professional Services, for Fire Dept, Fire Administration, Prevention Wildland Urban Interface, Emergency Medical Services and Training and Information Technology for FY 2023 using GSA purchasing vehicle no. GS-35F-280X
19.Amend contract 32000281 add $165,000 total $892,821 with ConvergeOne for on-site Avaya Administration and Support and extend to 6/30/2024
20.Amend contract 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services
21.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including amendments to CA Building Standards Code,
22.Re-enactment f the Berkeley Housing Code
23.Revenue Grant Contract $74,449 State of CA Alcoholic Beverage Control
24.Reappointment of Andrea Prichett and Edward Opton to Mental Health Commissions
25.Kesarwani – Referral to CM to conduct an automatic traffic calming review for the area immediately surrounding the project at 1201-1205 San Pablo Avenue
26.Taplin co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn – Refer to budget process $500,000 for local down payment assistance and closing cost assistance revolving loan fund pilot program providing 3rd lien qualifying applicants in a racial equity and reparative justice framework
27.Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Refer to CM implementation No Right on Red signs to all intersections with traffic lights
28.Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget referral $150,000 to support recovery and renovations of La Pena Cultural Center,
29.Bartlett, Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Budget referral $50,000 to support completion of affordable housing renovation at 1638 Stuart
30.Harrison – Resolution supporting local implementation of SB 379 for online instant solar permits and apply for grants and automated solar permitting platforms to reduce permit review time for solar and battery storage systems
ACTION:
31.Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
32.Accept annual Surveillance Technology Reports ALPR, GPS trackers, Body Worn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the street level imagery project
33.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake UP ZP2021-0095 6-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (continued from Oct 11, 2022 council meeting)
34.ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California UP ZP2021-0001 create new lower basement level, new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex,
35.Fair Workweek Ordinance (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
36.Energy Commission (energy commission dissolved and merged into Environment and Climate Commission) recommendation staff pilot projects in EV, EV charging infrastructure, building electrification, referral went to budget committee with no action sent back to council
INFORMATION REPORTS
37.FY 2023 Civic Arts Grants Awards
38.Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
39.Update: HR Response: Audit Directive(s) for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
40.LPO NOD 2065 Kittredge
41.Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
42.Audit Status Report: Unified Vision Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
43.Audit Status Reports: Lease Audit: Conflict Directives Hinder Contract Oversight
44.Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Streets At Risk and Significantly Underfunded
45.Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response
46.Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 11/3/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story, mixed use building) TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
African American Holistic Resource Center November 15 at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
Civic Center Vision Project (March 2023)
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report

October 23 - October 30, 2022
Worth Noting:
The Housing Element has been revised and gave us one week to respond. The deadline to respond to the revision is Tuesday, October 25. The Housing Element is the plan to add 19,098 housing units to Berkeley with an estimated 47,443 new residents to fill those units. The first round stated there was no significant impact to Berkeley with adding all these units and new residents except for the additional units to be added to the high fire zones where adding people would generate significant impact and declared impacts were unavoidable and new housing should be added anyway.

Monday at 4 pm Ann Riley presents on daylighting/restoring urban creeks and civic center park (this is my go to meeting of the week). The Housing Element drop in hours are 12 – 2 pm and Zero waste is at 7 pm.
Tuesday the Police Accountability Board meets at 7 pm this is a switch from the usual meeting night. Council is off. Tuesday is the last day to respond to the Housing Element. which now contains revisions and additions
Wednesday the 4 x 4 Committee meets at 3 pm, the Commission on Disability and Telegraph Ave redesign are at 6 pm. The flyer states the Telegraph redesign is from Dwight going south to Woolsey. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the Mental Health Commission meets at 7 pm.

The next council meeting is November 3. The Agenda (includes Fair Work Week) is available for comment.
Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/

If you don’t already have your ballot, Monday, October 24, 2022 is the last day for California residents to register to vote for the November 8, 2022 election. You can register online and/or check your registration status at https://registertovote.ca.gov/

Monday, October 24, 2022
ANN RILEY Urban Creek Restoration and Strawberry Creek in Civic Center Park at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89650380469
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 896 5038 0469
AGENDA: Ann Riley https://islandpress.org/author/ann-l-riley expert in urban creek restoration will present urban on creek restoration, daylighting urban creeks and what this could mean for the Civic Center Park where Strawberry Creek is culverted.
Community for a Cultural Civic Center https://berkeleycccc.org/

HOUSING ELEMENT DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS at 12 – 2 pm
Register for drop-in office hours and Feedback Form are at https://bit.ly/RevisedHousingElementForm
AGENDA: Revised Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing element, last day to provide comment on revised draft Tuesday, October 25. Revised draft 605 pages the online feedback form is by chapter.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/housing-element-drop-office-hours

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates on Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan, CEQA Process for Transfer Station Replacement, Single-Use Foodware Ordinance, SB 1383 Implementation, Discussion/Action: 1. Change of date and time of Zero Waste Commission meeting, 2. Recommendation that Council requires staff to bring rate modification proposals and analyses to Zero Waste Commission evaluation prior to bringing them to council, 4. ZW Division staffing changes.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
DEADLINE to Respond to revised Housing Element https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 7 pm (this is not an error the meeting is on Tuesday)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-699-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee Reports a. Regulations, b. Controlled Equipment, c. Police chief process, 9. Finalize Regulations for handling complaints, 10. Public comment regarding 11.a. Discussion on Policy Complaint #31 regarding BMC 2.00 and BPD Policy 1106 – Special Order 2020-0006, 11.b. PAB member stipends, c. PAB policy priorities.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
4 x 4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING city council/rent board at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82899637076?pwd=MlZzdFNDTVlBTFBBZ1NNeDRwbmpWdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 828 9963 7076 Passcode: 272220
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action to consider recommendation regarding amendments to the Demolition Ordinance, 7. Discussion enforcement of Short-Term Rentals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

COMMISSION on DISABILITY (COD) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85386530998?pwd=TU5lSitjTmlabGJPMzhFSFdqV3hHZz09
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 8653 0998 Passcode: 464290
AGENDA: no action items, Discussion items: 1. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 2. Accessibility of Voicemail System, 3. Public Participation in COD, $. Berkeley Bike Plan, 5. Data, Outreach, & Access to Persons with Disabilities, 6. IKE Smart Kiosks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 4. Commission Minutes Format Including the Staff Report, 5. Adoption of the Berkeley Fire Code Update, 6. Measure FF and Measure GG Budget Follow Up, 7. Workplan, 8. Firefighter and Staff recruitment strategies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

REDESIGNING TELEGRAPH AVE COMMUNITY MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88653151157
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Project location Telegraph Ave Dwight to Woolsey
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/oct-26-learn-and-give-input-plans-redesign-telegraph-avenue
Thursday, October 27, 2022

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85337202554
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 3720 2554
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU and SCU update, 4. Mental Health Resources & Services for Children & Youth, 5. Youth Mental Health Subcommittee report, 6. Commission Secretary Recognition, 8. Retreat Training for January 2023, 9. Stiavetti Case and Incompetency to Stand Trial, 10. Diversion Discussion and possible action.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

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November 3, 2022 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033716377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 840 3371 6377
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
send comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Ordinance adding BMC Chapter 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
2.2nd reading Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Amusement Arcades
3.COVID – review and ratify need for continuing emergency
4.Continue to meet via videoconference
5.2022 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
6.Amend contract 32200039 add $72,000 total $117,000 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative and funding advocacy strategy (lobbying)
7.Amend contract 32100186 add $144,000 total $354,000 with Mildred Howard to increase size of public art commission to 11 ft tall at Adeline and MLK triangular green space
8.Renew Solano BID (business improvement district) for 2023
9.Formal bid solicitations and RFP $75,000
10.Contract $80,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for counseling, education, support
11.Amend contract 32200227 add $60,000 total $220,000 with Fire Aside for Mobile Vegetation Inspection Software
12.Amend contract 32200083 add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Ganey Scientific for project management and consulting for Fire Dept.
13.Purchase Order $1,700,000 with Bauer Compressors Inc. for Self-contained breathing apparatus and related accessories
14.Revenue Contracts FY 2023 Aging services Programs, congregate meals $40,000, home delivered meals $84,000, family caregiver $41,383, Senior center activities $30,000, information and assistance services $100,000
15.Amend contract 32000240 add $410,389 total $1,394,167 with BUSD for Mental Health MHSA-Funded Programs
16.Participation agreement for grant $42,609 with Greater Bay Area Regional Patnership Workforce, Education and Training – CA Mental Health Services Authority
17.Accept donation $175,000 for Berkeley meals on wheels program
18.Contract add $750,000 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for Professional Services, for Fire Dept, Fire Administration, Prevention Wildland Urban Interface, Emergency Medical Services and Training and Information Technology for FY 2023 using GSA purchasing vehicle no. GS-35F-280X
19.Amend contract 32000281 add $165,000 total $892,821 with ConvergeOne for on-site Avaya Administration and Support and extend to 6/30/2024
20.Amend contract 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services
21.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including amendments to CA Building Standards Code,
22.Re-enactment f the Berkeley Housing Code
23.Revenue Grant Contract $74,449 State of CA Alcoholic Beverage Control
24.Reappointment of Andrea Prichett and Edward Opton to Mental Health Commissions
25.Kesarwani – Referral to CM to conduct an automatic traffic calming review for the area immediately surrounding the project at 1201-1205 San Pablo Avenue
26.Taplin co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn – Refer to budget process $500,000 for local down payment assistance and closing cost assistance revolving loan fund pilot program providing 3rd lien qualifying applicants in a racial equity and reparative justice framework
27.Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Refer to CM implementation No Right on Red signs to all intersections with traffic lights
28.Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget referral $150,000 to support recovery and renovations of La Pena Cultural Center,
29.Bartlett, Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Budget referral $50,000 to support completion of affordable housing renovation at 1638 Stuart
30.Harrison – Resolution supporting local implementation of SB 379 for online instant solar permits and apply for grants and automated solar permitting platforms to reduce permit review time for solar and battery storage systems
ACTION:
31.Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
32.Accept annual Surveillance Technology Reports ALPR, GPS trackers, Body Worn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the street level imagery project
33.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake UP ZP2021-0095 6-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (continued from Oct 11, 2022 council meeting)
34.ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California UP ZP2021-0001 create new lower basement level, new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex,
35.Fair Workweek Ordinance (continued from Oct 11, 2022
36.Energy Commission (energy commission dissolved and merged into Environment and Climate Commission) recommendation staff pilot projects in EV, EV charging infrastructure, building electrification, referral went to budget committee with no action sent back to council
INFORMATION REPORTS
37.FY 2023 Civic Arts Grants Awards
38.Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
39.Update: HR Response: Audit Directive(s) for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
40.LPO NOD 2065 Kittredge
41.Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
42.Audit Status Report: Unified Vision Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
43.Audit Status Reports: Lease Audit: Conflict Directives Hinder Contract Oversight
44.Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Streets At Risk and Significantly Underfunded
45.Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response
46.Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 11/3/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
African American Holistic Resource Center November 15 at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
Civic Center Vision Project (March 2023)

October 16 - October 23, 2022
Worth Noting:
Sunday October 16 is the Bird Festival with events from 8 am – 8 pm. Field trips start at 8 am.
Monday smartspace goberkeley pay for parking starts in Southside https://smartspace.goberkeley.info/
Civic Center (CCCC) meeting is at noon, Council Agenda Committee planning for November 3 regular council meeting is at 2:30 pm (the proposed agenda is packed), Civic Arts Policy subcommittee meets at 4 pm (Bayer and STEAM) and the Peace and Justice Commission (on Lisjan/Ohlone and Shellmound) meets at 7 pm.
Tuesday – council meets in closed session Thursday not Tuesday and no other city meetings were found
Wednesday the Commission on Aging meets at 1:30 pm (Hopkins Corridor), the Environment and Climate Commission meets at 5 pm, the Civic Arts Commission meets at 6 pm, EBMUD presents desalination webinar at 6 pm, Human Welfare Commission and BOLT meet at 6:30 pm and the Planning Commission on Bird Safe Glass and Rent Stabilization Board meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the annual Earthquake drill is at 10:20 am, Council meets in closed session at 3 pm, the Fair Campaign and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm and the Design Review Committee (1820 San Pablo) and Transportation and Infrastructure Commission (Ashby BART on the Agenda) both meet at 7 pm.

Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/ No meetings found for Friday, Saturday or Sunday October 23.

The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm for the Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Last day to register to vote is October 24 for the November 8, 2022 election. You should have your ballot by now, if it hasn’t arrived check your registration at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/

Sunday, October 16, 2022
BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL at 8 am – 8 pm
Check website for events schedules https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/
Events include birding field trips, origami, drawing and painting, making a bird house, garden tours, slideshow, exhibits, focused events for kids/family

Monday, October 17, 2022
COMMUNITY for a CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84610947314?pwd=MytWamtoR1VRSU5WMEZEclZyOEJNdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 896 5038 0469
AGENDA: Focusing on reactions to Sept 29 meeting and next steps
https://berkeleycccc.org/

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84245795906
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 842 4579 5906
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 11/3//2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83755415244
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 5541 5244
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 7. Discussion with Ms. Corrina Gould – Spokeswoman and Tribal Chair of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan/Ohlone Indigenous Leader(s) on the Berkeley Shellmound, 8. Review of work on abortion and reproductive rights access study, 9. Seating needed in Berkeley post offices.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614814323
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 5. a) Bayer Community Benefit – arts Education and STEAM best practices, b) Poet Laureate
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – no city meetings found

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860-4230-6505
AGENDA: III.A. Nominations, B. Gift and Donation Policy Update.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 759 2269
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) FY 24 Grant Guidelines, b) FY 24 Festivals Grant Guidelines, c) FY 24 Individual Artist Projects Grant Guidelines, d) Revised Homelessness Social Practice Project Plan, e) Establish Commissioner representatives on Civic Center Committee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

COMMISSION ON AGING at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 4800 144
AGENDA: 4. 2nd vote on letters to council regarding e-scooters and appointments to Commission on Aging, 5. Letter to council on participating in reconsideration of Hopkins Corridor Project, 6. Request funding ½ time coordinator position of Age Friendly Continuum, 7. Pedestrian concern Shattuck and Oregon intersection, 8. Personal deliverer devices (PDD).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83135581455
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 831 3558 1455
AGENDA: Discussion and Action items: 8. Reconsideration of recommendations from former energy commission and CEAC, 9. Electric Mobility Roadmap Implementation, 10. Berkeley Existing Building Electrification 11. Zero-emission Vehicle parking support letter, 12. Discussion Gas Station Ban and EV charging expansion.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

HUMAN WELFARE AND COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: Action Items 5. CSBG funding, 6. A. McGee Avenue Baptist Church program and financial records, Discussion/possible action: 8. Senior housing and programs, 9. Pathways, 10. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 11. Eligibility for services as representative for the poor, 12. Accessibility and availability of materials on City website, 13. Accessibility quality assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services or services not provided.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88536315053
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 3631 5053
AGENDA: 9. Bird Safe Berkeley Requirements, 10. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance technical edits, 11. Public Hearing Demolition Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89390391286?pwd=LzZ1VEh3T0FMWDdGWXdMS1lTZjA2UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 893 9039 1286 Passcode: 936779
AGENDA: 7. Appeal Case No. T-5929 2208 MLK Jr Way #6 (will start no sooner than 8 pm), 8. Action items b. modify scope of contract with Kinnectics, LLC and add $300,000 for current fiscal year, c. AGA (Annual General Adjustment) 4.4%, d. Increase 2023 relocation assistance payments for Owner Move-in Ellis Act evictions by 6.8%
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

EBMUD Water Wednesdays DEMYSTIFYING DESAL at 6 – 7 pm
Register: tinyurl.com/3j2r7kmn
AGENDA: Challenges of desalination
https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/education-resources/water-wednesday

Thursday, October 20, 2022
ANNUAL EARTHQUAKE DRILL at 10:20 am
Link to State of California webpage and Earthquake alerts https://earthquake.ca.gov/
Berkeley webpage for event
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/practice-earthquake-oct-20-drop-cover-and-hold-shakeout-earthquake-drill

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89720143895
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 2014 3895
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel pending litigation, Workers Comp Appeals Board a. Case No. ADJ15205205 and b. Case No. ADJ12548950
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83381275701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 833 8127 5701
AGENDA: 1. 2213 Fourth Street – Final Design Follow-up – demolish 3 existing non-residential buildings and one existing duplex and construct new 128,143 sq ft 4 ½ story parking garage with 412 auto parking spaces and one loading space
2. 1820 San Pablo – continued preliminary Design Review – demolish the existing commercial building and construct 4-story, 42,831 sq ft 44 unit mixed-use building with 6,364 sq ft commercial space
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81634591168
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 816 3459 1168
AGENDA: 2. Adeline at Ashby BART Project – Action required recommend to City Council to adopt a preferred design concept, 3. Berkeley Strategic (BeST) Plan Update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84333850180
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 843 3385 0180
AGENDA: 6. Report from officeholder accounts subcommittee, 7. City council referral contribution limits,
https://berkeleyca.gov/legislative-body-commission-4

Friday, October 21 & Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23 – no meetings found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft agenda for November 3, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84245795906
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 842 4579 5906
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA:
CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Ordinance adding BMC Chapter 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
2.2nd reading Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
3.COVID – review and ratify need for continuing emergency
4.Continue to meet via videoconference
5.2022 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
6.Amend contract 32200039 add $72,000 total $117,000 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative and funding advocacy strategy (lobbying)
7.Amend contract 32100186 add $144,000 total $354,000 with Mildred Howard to increase size of public art commission to 11 ft tall at Adeline and MLK triangular green space
8.Renew Solano BID (business improvement district) for 2023
9.Formal bid solicitations and RFP $75,000
10.Contract $250,000 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for Professional Services, for Fire Dept, Fire Administration, Prevention Wildland Urban Interface, Emergency Medical Services and Training
11.Contract $80,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for counseling, education, support
12.Amend contract 32200227 add $60,000 total $220,000 with Fire Aside for Mobile Vegetation Inspection Software
13.Amend contract 32200083 add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Ganey Scientific for project management and consulting for Fire Dept.
14.Purchase Order $1,700,000 with Bauer Compressors Inc. for Self-contained breathing apparatus and related accessories
15.Revenue Contracts FY 2023 Aging services Programs, congregate meals $40,000, home delivered meals $84,000, family caregiver $41,383, Senior center activities $30,000, information and assistance services $100,000
16.Amend contract 32000240 add $410,389 total $1,394,167 with BUSD for Mental Health MHSA-Funded Programs
17.Participation agreement for grant $42,609 with Greater Bay Area Regional Patnership Workforce, Education and Training – CA Mental Health Services Authority
18.Accept donation $80,000 for Berkeley meals on wheels program
19.Amend contract add $180,000 total $732,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for cyber-resilience projects for FY 2023 using GSA purchasing vehicle
20.Amend contract 32000281 add $165,000 total $892,821 with ConvergeOne for on-site Avaya Administration and Support and extend to 6/30/2024
21.Amend contract 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services
22.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including amendments to CA Building Standards Code,
23.Re-enactment f the Berkeley Housing Code
24.Revenue Grant Contract $74,940 State of CA Alcoholic Beverage Control
25.Reappointment of Andrea Prichett and Edward Opton to Mental Health Commissions
26.Taplin – Refer to budget process $500,000 for local down payment assistance and closing cost assistance revolving loan fund pilot program providing 3rd lien qualifying applicants in a racial equity and reparative justice framework
27.Bartlett – Budget referral $150,000 to support recovery and renovations of La Pena Cultural Center,
28.Arreguin – Budget referral $50,000 commitment to completion of affordable housing at 1638 Stuart Street affordable to households earning less than 80% of AMI
29.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake UP ZP2021-0095 6-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (continued from Oct 11, 2022 council meeting)
30.ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California UP ZP2021-0001 create new lower basement level, new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex,
31.Fair Workweek Ordinance (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
32.Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
ACTION:
33.Accept annual Surveillance Technology Reports ALPR, GPS trackers, Body Worn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the street evel imagery project
34.a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – Measure FF recommended spending on vegetation management for fire prevention 21% FY 2023 and 26% FY 2024, b. CM companion report (response) council reaffirms support of Fire Dept and considers the Commission’s report during the FY 2024 budget process if the DFSC so chooses to resubmit an updated version
35.Energy Commission (energy commission dissolved and merged into Environment and Climate Commission) recommendation staff pilot projects in EV, EV charging infrastructure, building electrification, referral went to budget committee with no action sent back to council
36.Kesarwani – automatic traffic calming review for the area surrounding project at 1201-1205 San Pablo Ave within 6 months after 90% of buildings occupancy
37.Taplin – Budget referral $135,000 - Refer to CM implementation No Right on Red signs to all intersections with traffic lights
38.Harrison – Resolution supporting local implementation of SB 379 for online instant solar permits and apply for grants and automated solar permitting platforms to reduce permit review time for solar and battery storage systems
39.Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett - parking/towing fines & fees reform develop program to offer waivers to low income households, less than 50% AMI
INFORMATION REPORTS
40.FY 2023 Civic Arts Grants Awards
41.Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
42.Update: HR Response: Audit Directive(s) for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
43.LPO NOD 2065 Kittredge
44.Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
45.Audit Status Report: Unified Vision Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
46.Audit Status Reports: Lease Audit: Conflict Directives Hinder Contract Oversight
47.Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Streets At Risk and Significantly Underfunded
48.Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response
49.Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale
50.Update on BPD efforts related to the Improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 11/3/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
African American Holistic Resource Center November 15 at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
Civic Center Vision Project (March 2023)

October 9 - October 16, 2022
Worth Noting:
Monday is Indigenous People’s Day and Friday is a City reduced service day and the rest of the week is packed. Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/

Sunday, Oct 9 closing of African Americans in Berkeley exhibit on zoom.
Tuesday City Council starts at 4 with special meeting on Measures L and O followed with regular meeting at 6 pm. On agenda Fair Work Week, Hopkins redesign, and Harriet Tubman Terrace safety violations.
Wednesday Council Committee on Health, Life, Enrichment, Equity and Community meets at 2 pm on Office of Racial Equity and guaranteed income. The Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is at 6:30 pm. The Parks Commission, Homeless Services Panel of Experts, Police Accountability Board and Hahn / Wengraf Town Hall on Measure L are all at 7 pm.
Thursday the final January 6th Hearing starts at 10 am the same time as the Budget and Finance Committee. Mayor Arreguin gives his State of the City address at 6 pm (registration closed for in-person) watch on YouTube Jessearreguin.com. The Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm.
Saturday is the Harvest Festival at 11 am – 4 pm. Pre-Register for the EV test drive.
Sunday October 16 is the Bird Festival with events from 8 am – 8 pm. Field trips start at 8 am.

The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm for the Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Last day to register to vote is October 24 for the November 28, 022 election. Ballots start arriving this week.

Sunday, October 9, 2022
CLOSING PRESENTATION FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS IN BERKELEY at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/closing-presentation-for-african-americans-in-berkeley-tickets-430015085697?mc_cid=94dbc79bf4&mc_eid=5054d9346e
AGENDA: Co-Curators Dr. Stephanie Anne Johnson and Harvey Smith and the Advisory Committee Tina Jones Williams, David Knott, Byron Rumford III and Mary Jackson will look back on the 3-year project African Americans in Berkeley.

HARBOR HOUSE QUILT PROJECT STUDENT QUILT SALE at 10 am – 2 pm
2733 Prince St.

Monday, October 10, 2022 – Indigenous People’s Day

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88115464108
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 881 1546 4108
AGENDA Consent: 1. Appointment of Director of Police accountability, 2. Appointment of Director of Human Resources, 3. Purchase Order – Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc, for Kenworth 3,000 Gallon Tender for Emergency Water Supply (vehicle) Action: 4. Guidelines for Public Process, Expenditure and Oversight of $650,000,000 Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Bond, 5. Measure O Bond Impacts on Affordable Housing Development in Berkeley (packet 58 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88115464108
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 881 1546 4108
AGENDA: full agenda list follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614254300
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 425 4300
AGENDA: 5. Presentations, discussion and action, FY24 guidelines eligibility, review criteria and other policy considerations for Arts Organizations, Festivals, Individual Artist Projects, Arts Programs grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
(Videoconference showing as expired, check website for update)
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83795428506?
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 837 9542 8506 Passcode 655790
AGENDA: 9. Discussion school safety, 10. BHS Tardy Policy
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY Special Meeting at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83087770197
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 830 8777 0197
AGENDA: 2. Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Robinson – Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Guaranteed Income Programs
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL OF EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. April meeting, 7. Increased City monitoring and action at Harrison Street Encampment, 8. Shifting monies otherwise allocated to fund expanded mobile shower provided by Dignity on Wheels, 9. Establish plan for site visits, 10. Impact of HSPE on homeless services, 11. Update on number of subsidy allocations, 12. Site visit to STAIR/Pathways, 13. Family homelessness.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PARKS, RECREATION, AND WATERFRONT COMMISSION (PRW) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89264197181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 892 6419 7181
AGENDA: 8. Update on PRW Capital Projects, 9. Update Recreation Programs, 10. PRW Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives. 13. Communications Lights Out, America! Songbirds Are Counting On Us, NYT.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff report, 6. Board reports, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports b. regulations, c. controlled equipment, d. Police chief process, 9. Finalize regulations for handling investigations,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

WILDFIRE EVACUATION WORKSHOP at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildfire-evacuation-workshop-building-your-fire-weather-plan-registration-428859960687
AGENDA: Focus is on household fire weather plan, prior to workshop watch videos and visit evacuation and planning links in webpage.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/wildfire-evacuation-workshop-building-your-fire-weather-plan-5

COUNCILMEMBERS HAHN AND WENGRAF Town Hall on Measure L at 7 pm – 8:30 pm
To receive zoom link register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RsOr5Lc/Sept18?source_id=12b27c58-3aab-4f7b-8a3a-3b8ca715ffc5&source_type=em&c=98tGl_3qm-8x7dPs6CP8Ts8Wtw57udrnEUzJEwfC__7JPwoQxFYoBQ==

Thursday, October 13, 2022
Final JANUARY 6TH HEARING starts at 10 am PDT
List of coverage of hearing by station https://deadline.com/2022/10/how-to-watch-january-6-hearings-online-tv-schedule-1235040755/

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85481506493
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 8150 6493
AGENDA: 2. Bartlett, co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral and updted guidelines and procedures for City Council staff expenditures, 3. Bartlett, co-sponsors Wengraf, Kesarwani – Additional allocation of Measure P funding to Step Up Housing $114,660 per year for 10 years for 1367 University, 4. Bartlett – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to CM how City can implement an Outcomes Based Funding Initiative, 5. Investment Report Update – Investment Policies of Other Jurisdictions, 6. Presentation on Mental Health Transports and update on implementation of Specialized Care Unit and Community Crisis Responses Services, (packet 84 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85055743942
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 850 5574 3942
AGENDA: 2. 3003 Dwight (top of Dwight opposite soccer field) – on consent – add a pool, pool house, greenhouse, retaining walls and fences on the undeveloped half of the site,
3. 2435 Haste (between Dana and Telegraph) – on consent – demolish existing multi-family building (8 units) and construct an 8-story, residential building with 37 units (including affordable replacement units) and 935 sq ft of usable open space,
4. 1262 Francisco (between Chestnut and West) – on action – staff recommend dismiss appeal of Zoning Officer decision to approve Administrative Use Permit – to add 40 sq ft on the 1st floor and a balcony on the 2nd floor of existing single-family dwelling.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

MAYOR ARREGUIN STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS at 6 pm
Registration for in-person closed watch on YouTube https://www.jessearreguin.com/

Friday, October 14, 2022 – Reduced service Day

Saturday, October 15, 2022
HARVEST FESTIVAL at 11 am – 4 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/october-15-harvest-festival-celebrates-berkeleys-sustainable-food-culture
Register early for the EV test drive on October 15 at 11 am – 3 pm at https://tinyurl.com/RideElectric2022 or
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-ride-electric-at-the-harvest-festival-registration-406380624387

Sunday, October 16, 2022
BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL at 8 am – 8 pm
Check website for events schedules https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/
Events include birding field trips, origami, drawing and painting, making a bird house, garden tours, slideshow, exhibits, focused events for kids/family

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 11, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88115464108
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 881 1546 4108
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading - 2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User prearranged trip originating in Berkeley single rider 53.775 cents, pooled 26.249 cents per user.
2.2nd reading - Zoning Ordinance amendments technical edits,
3.Legislative bodies to meet via videoconference,
4.Amend Contract 117596-1 add $17,500 total $67,218 with Animal Fix Clinic for Spay and Neuter Services extend to 9/14/2023
5.Amend Contract 108-410-1 add $17,500 total $134,466 to Paw Fund to provide no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to eligible pet owners for FY 2023 extend to 9/14/2023
6.Formal Bid Solicitations $2,968,600
7.Amend Contract 3220192 add $100,000 with Alameda Co. Network of Mental Health Clients for one additional homeless outreach staff member and extend to 12/31/2023
8.Revenue Grant WIC projected $1,810,197 for Federal FY 2023 – 2025
9.Expand Program Manager Series by establishing Principal Program Manager Classification and Annual Salary Range $151,819 - $183,719
10.Establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Classification and Annual Salary Range $137.966 - $181,293
11.Assistant to the City attorney Classification and Annual Salary$137.966 - $181,293
12.Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification and increase salary by 4%
13.Contract $500,000 with Abbe & Assoc LLC for the development of the Integrated Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan
14.Kesarwani co-sponsor Taplin – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program expansion for West Berkeley Neighborhoods within two blocks of commercial corridors
15.Taplin – Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
16.Harrison co-sponsor-Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
17.Harrison – Referral to November 2022 AAO #1 Budget Process for $50,000 in additional traffic calming at MLK and Addison
18.Harrison – Refer to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and City Manager to consider and make recommendations regarding policy of deploying rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other treatments at dangerous or high-collision pedestrian and bicycle intersections
19.Hahn co-sponsor Arreguin Land Acknowledgement Recognizing Berkeley as the Ancestral, Unceded Home of the Ohlone people
ACTION:
20.CM – Amend Zoning to clarify and streamline the permit process for Amusement Devise Arcades
21.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake Street #ZP2021-0095 six-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units),
22.a. Commission on Labor - Fair Work Week Ordinance adopt ordinance, b. City Manager refer Fair Work Week to Health, Life, Enrichment, Equity & Community (item has already been reviewed by Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Committee).
23.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf - Reconsideration of Hopkins Corridor Plan in Light of newly Available Material Information
24.Housing Advisory Commission - Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support Recommend following action, Review Tenants video, Direct City Manager to investigate health and safety violations, provide dedicated tenant advocate to assist with relocation and other needs,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
25.Commission on Disability FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/11/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
October 11 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
October 11 Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure special meeting time 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)

October 3 - October 9, 2022
Worth Noting:
Two Community meetings worth attending before plans are set in stone:
Monday at 6 pm is the redesign for Ashby BART Plaza.
Wednesday at 6:30 pm is Santa Fe Right of Way Park development planning meeting.

There are no City Council meetings scheduled including no council committee meetings. The October 11 City Council regular meeting is available for review. Agenda Item 23 is on the Hopkins Corridor. The October 11 special meeting at 4 pm agenda is not posted.

Thursday the Housing Advisory Commission and Landmark’s Preservation Commission both meet at 7 pm.

Saturday Berkeley Neighborhoods Council CANCELED the planned meeting for October 8.

Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/

The Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Register to vote by October 24 for the November 28, 022 election. Ballot mailing starts October 10.
Register early for the EV test drive on October 15 at 11 am – 3 pm at https://tinyurl.com/RideElectric2022 or
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-ride-electric-at-the-harvest-festival-registration-406380624387

Monday, October 3, 2022
REDESIGN ASHBY BART PLAZA at 6 pm – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85803732111?pwd=RE9RQXdRL2xZdU9HUmxJVGpBQVVtZz09
Teleconference: not listed try 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 0373 2111 Passcode: 726912
AGENDA: virtual meeting for new plaza, community gathering place, including Berkeley Flea Market, while improving bicycle and pedestrian safety and connecting to transit
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/oct-3-meeting-new-plaza-street-design-ashby-bart-station-better-serve
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/32f7c8a

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85857935234?pwd=RFdwZ3YvQmM5ZFRzbVlET2JZNS9Jdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 858 5793 5234 Passcode: 222763
AGENDA: VI. Request for Extension of Temporary Animal Services Assistant
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 – Yom Kipper begins at sundown
No city meetings found

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 – Yom Kipper ends at sundown
SANTA FE ROW PARK Development Meeting at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86996996880
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 869 9699 6880 Passcode 746072
AGENDA: 1. Community garden, 2. Dog Park, 3. Age 2-5 playground, 4. Community garden, orchard and outdoor classroom space
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/10-05-22_SantaFeROW%20Mtg%20Flyer.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/santa-fe-row-park-development-community-meeting

Thursday, October 6, 2022
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88099349925
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 880 9934 9925
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action items 5. Amendments to the Housing Code, 6. Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 7. Preferences for Affordable Housing, 8. Fund a Study to Document Berkeley’s History of Discriminatory Actions, 9. Ordinance to Remove Credit Checks and Eviction History for Applications for Housing, 10/ Update Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support, 11. Grand Opening 1685 Solano Ave Small Sites Program.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82863599386
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 828 6359 9386
AGENDA: 5. 2119 Marin (Laflin House) – Mills Act Contract -resume public hearing
6. 1819 Tenth Street – Discussion on the Toverii Tuppa Building
7. 2081 Center Street – Structural Alteration Permit – storefront alterations
8. 2109 Kala Bagal Way - Structural Alteration Permit – storefront alterations
9. 2821 Tenth Street – Demolition Referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
No agenda, location or virtual meeting information posted, check website after Monday
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, October 7, 2022 – no city meetings found

Saturday, October 8, 2022
SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE PRODUCT PANEL OF EXPERTS at 3 pm
Location: 1724 San Pablo Avenue
AGENDA: Special meeting Healthy Berkeley RFP Review and Update, Workplan for coming year

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 11, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID:
DRAFT AGENDA for October 11 City Council Regular Meeting
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1.2nd reading - 2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User prearranged trip originating in Berkeley single rider 53.775 cents, pooled 26.249 cents per user.
2.2nd reading - Zoning Ordinance amendments technical edits,
3.Legislative bodies to meet via videoconference,
4.Amend Contract 117596-1 add $17,500 total $67,218 with Animal Fix Clinic for Spay and Neuter Services extend to 9/14/2023
5.Amend Contract 108-410-1 add $17,500 total $134,466 to Paw Fund to provide no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to eligible pet owners for FY 2023 extend to 9/14/2023
6.Formal Bid Solicitations $2,968,600
7.Amend Contract 3220192 add $100,000 with Alameda Co. Network of Mental Health Clients for one additional homeless outreach staff member and extend to 12/31/2023
8.Revenue Grant WIC projected $1,810,197 for Federal FY 2023 – 2025
9.Expand Program Manager Series by establishing Principal Program Manager Classification and Annual Salary Range $151,819 - $183,719
10.Establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Classification and Annual Salary Range $137.966 - $181,293
11.Assistant to the City attorney Classification and Annual Salary$137.966 - $181,293
12.Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification and increase salary by 4%
13.Contract $500,000 with Abbe & Assoc LLC for the development of the Integrated Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan
14.Kesarwani co-sponsor Taplin – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program expansion for West Berkeley Neighborhoods within two blocks of commercial corridors
15.Taplin – Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
16.Harrison co-sponsor-Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
17.Harrison – Referral to November 2022 AAO #1 Budget Process for $50,000 in additional traffic calming at MLK and Addison
18.Harrison – Refer to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and City Manager to consider and make recommendations regarding policy of deploying rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other treatments at dangerous or high-collision pedestrian and bicycle intersections
19.Hahn co-sponsor ArreguinLand Acknowledgement Recognizing Berkeley as the Ancestral, Unceded Home of the Ohlone people
ACTION:
20.CM – Amend Zoning to clarify and streamline the permit process for Amusement Devise Arcades
21.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake Street #ZP2021-0095 six-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units),
22.a. Commission on Labor - Fair Work Week Ordinance adopt ordinance, b. City Manager refer Fair Work Week to Health, Life, Enrichment, Equity & Community (item has already been reviewed by Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Committee).
23.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf - Reconsideration of Hopkins Corridor Plan in Light of newly Available Material Information
24.Housing Advisory Commission - Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support Recommend following action, Review Tenants video, Direct City Manager to investigate health and safety violations, provide dedicated tenant advocate to assist with relocation and other needs,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
25.Commission on Disability FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
October 11 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
October 11 Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure special meeting time 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)

September 25 - October 2, 2022
Worth Noting:
Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening and ends Tuesday evening.
City Council - The Agenda committee meets on Wednesday at 2:30 pm and the Regular City Council meeting is Thursday evening at 6 pm. A special Council meeting is listed for 5 pm on Thursday in the agenda packet on oversight of the General Obligation bond, however, this meeting is not officially posted. Links for special meetings preceding regular Council meetings usually use the same videoconference and teleconference links.

Tuesday - The 3 x 3 Committee meeting at 5 pm on Tuesday lists North Berkeley BART in the Agenda.
Wednesday – The last January 6th hearing is supposed to start at 9:30 am PDT. Agenda committee at 2:30 pm, the 4 x 4 Committee at 3 pm, Environment and Climate at 5 pm, Civic Arts at 6 pm, Disaster and Fire Safety and the Police Accountability Board both meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – Multi-commission meeting at 11 am on civic Center, Council starts with closed session at 4:30 pm, expected special meeting at 5 pm and regular meeting at 6 pm. Waterfront bike Park meeting at 6:30 pm.
Friday – Elmwood business district meets at 9 am and IKE Kiosks are on the agenda. Civic Arts Grant subcommittee meets at 9:30 am.

The Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/

Sunday, September 25, 2022 - Rosh Hashanah begins
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #10 2022 Candidates at 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3aKPafw
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 818 2594 9827 PassWord: 028103
AGENDA: We’ll hear from Berkeley Equity Summit Alliance members and neighbors of Friends of sponsored in Collaboration with Friends of Adeline who are Candidates, in Berkeley and Beyond

Monday, September 26, 2022 – Rosh Hashanah – no city meetings

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - Rosh Hashanah ends
3 x 3 COMMITTEE City Council/Berkeley Housing Authority at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85038839392
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 850 3883 9392
AGENDA: 4. Discussion/Updates Berkeley Housing Authority Programs a. Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist opening, b. Emergency Housing Vouchers c. Project-based RFP, d. Executive Director Search, 5. Affordable Housing Berkeley Updates a. Strategic Planning, b. North Berkeley BART Project, 6. Council Items, 7. Housing Bond Measure Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/3x3-committee

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82992582463
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 829 9258 2463
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 10/11/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. a. COVID, b. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 19. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81975393372?pwd=S21hNlFtKzJ0amRPczFneVFHVE1HZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 819 7539 3372 Passcode: 282147
AGENDA: 6. Update on implementation of Rental Housing Safety Program’s cyclical inspection process, 7. Discussion on amendments to Berkeley Housing Code, 8. Discussion/Possible policy recommendation to Council regarding Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 9. Discussion/possible recommendation on signage related to Elevator Ordinance, 10. Discussion proposed demolition of 8 dwelling units at 2435 Haste, 11. Discussion proposed demolition of 8 dwelling units at 2429-33 San Pablo, 12. Update Demolition Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 5. Chair’s Report, 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action a) Toverii Tuppa (Finnish Hall) Arts Space going to Tax Auction, b) Recap retreat, c) Role of Chairs, d) Mural Design by Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith for James Kenney Recreation Center, e) Mildred Howard sculpture budget increase, f) Commissioner representatives on civic Center Vision Committee, 7. Staff updates, 8. Committee Reports,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601651815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 160 165 1815
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Report including Measure GG and FF Budget Updates, 4. Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 5. Fire Department Facilities Master Plan, 6. Safe Passages, 7. AB 3047, 8. Recording of Commission Meetings, 9. Review of process for evaluation and making recommendations for Measure GG and FF Tax Rates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE COMMISSION at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89048281872
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 890 4828 1872
AGENDA: 8. Update on $1.5 million just transition healthy home electrification pilot program, 9. Local Building Code Amendments, 10. Old Items a. EC Fuel station Co2 labels, b. Fuel Station CO2 labels, c. &d. Prohibition on resale of used combustion vehicles, e. Lead paint.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 7. Chief Reports, 9. Old Business a. Finalize review draft proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, 10. a. PAB Social Event.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, September 29, 2022
MULTI-COMMISSION MEETING (PUBLIC WORKS, LANDMARKS, CIVIC ARTS) at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81499570453?pwd=Qk9tU3BFbml2bFg0TWlmVGVTeHJGZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 814 9957 0453 Passcode: 528648
AGENDA: Presentation of Initial Civic Center Conceptual Design for Maudelle Shirek (old city hall), Veterans Building and Civic Center Park.
(meeting notice is not posted on City Website)

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87111562314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 1156 2314
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointments a. Director of Police Accountability.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-september-29-2022

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm (not officially posted as of 10:23 pm on 9-23-2022)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
AGENDA: Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
(Council meeting on Thursday September 29 instead of usual Tuesday Rosh Hashanah ends Tuesday)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
AGENDA: full agenda list follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

WATERFRONT BIKE PARK COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #2 at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81122718961
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 2271 8961 Passcode 94710
AGENDA: Design for BMX are not available on webpage
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-bike-park-community-workshop-2

Friday, September 30, 2022
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 9:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604123550
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 412 3550
AGENDA: 5. A) FY24 Guidelines Discussion eligibility, review, criteria and other policies and considerations for arts Organizations Festivals and individual artist project grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ELMWOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84812077437
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 848 1207 7437
AGENDA: V. Annual Budget, VIII. IKE Kiosk update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/elmwood-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Saturday, October 1, 2022 & Sunday, October 2, 2022 – no city meetings found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82992582463
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 829 9258 2463
DRAFT AGENDA for October 11 City Council Regular Meeting
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT:
1.2nd reading - 2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User prearranged trip originating in Berkeley single rider 53.775 cents, pooled 26.249 cents per user.
2.2nd reading - Zoning Ordinance amendments technical edits,
3.Legislative bodies to meet via videoconference,
4.Formal Bid Solicitations $1,628,600
5.Amend Contract 3220192 add $100,000with Alameda Co. Network of Mental Health Clients for one additional homeless outreach staff member and extend to 12/31/2023
6.Revenue Grant WIC projected $1,810,197 for Federal FY 2023 – 2025
7.Expand Program Manager Series by establishing Principal Program Manager Classification and Salary Rage,
8.Establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Classification and Salary Range
9.Assistant to the City attorney Classification and Salary,
10.Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification
11.Contract $500,000 with Abbe & Assoc LLC for the development of the Integrated Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan
12.Housing Advisory Commission - Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support Recommend following action, Review Tenants video, Direct City Manager to investigate health and safety violations, provide dedicated tenant advocate to assist with relocation and other needs,
13.Taplin – Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
14.Harrison co-sponsor-Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
15.Harrison – Referral to November 2022 AAO #1 Budget Process for $50,000 in additional traffic calming at MLK and Addison
ACTION:
16.CM – Amend Zoning to clarify and streamline the permit process for Amusement Devise Arcades
17.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake Street #ZP2021-0095 six-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units),
18.Kesarwani co-sponsor Taplin – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program expansion for West Berkeley Neighborhoods withint two blocks of commercial corridors
19.Harrison – Refer to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and City Manager to consider and make recommendations regarding policy of deploying rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other treatments at dangerous or high-collision pedestrian and bicycle intersections
20.Hahn co-sponsor ArreguinLand Acknowledgement Recognizing Berkeley as the Ancestral, Unceded Home of the Ohlone people
INFORMATION REPORTS:
21.Healthy Checkout Ordinance Bi-annual Review
22.Commission on Disability FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA:
Presentation by Leilani Farha, former Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing for the United Nations
CONSENT:
1.2nd reading – Lease Agreement: 80 (North Building), 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park with Waterside Workshops,
2.2nd reading – Correction to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance
3.2nd reading – Repeal Ordinance 7,643-N.S BMC 14.40.120 (ordinance to prohibit any heavy duty commercial vehicle on any street between the hours of 2 am and 5 am for greater than 1 hour),
4.Urgency Ordinance Extending the Lease for Real Property at 742 Grayson for additional month $26,379 Measure P Funds
5.Formal bid solicitations $15,891,000
6.Contract 47QSEA21D002V $375,000 through June 30, 2024 with Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc for High Fidelity Training Equipment,
ACTION:
7.ZAB Appeal: 1201-1205 San Pablo Use Permit #ZP2021-0070 to construct 6-story mixed-use building on a vacant lot, 66 units (including 5 very low income units), 1680 sq ft of commercial space, 2614 sq ft of usable open space, and 17 to 28 ground-level parking spaces, staff recommends dismiss the appeal,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
8.City Auditor - Audit Recommendation status – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work Outside Entities
9.City Auditor – New Audit Recommendation Dashboard – Dashboard shows status of audit finding recommendations and progress toward resolving finding

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS:
September 29 Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure special meeting time 5 pm
October 11 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)

September 4 - September 11, 2022
Worth Noting:
Tuesday City Council is officially on recess, but the Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the September 20th Council meeting (the draft agenda follows posts by day of the week). The full council meets at 4:30 pm in closed session. The PAB Director is on the agenda. The Personnel Board meets at 7 pm to consider new classifications and salaries. For ease of review the annual salaries are included in this summary.
Wednesday afternoon the IKE Kiosk location meeting for the Gillman District is at 2 pm. The evening is packed with the Commission on Disability at 6 pm, the Library Trustees at 6:30 pm will consider modifications of policies for the tool lending library, the Homeless Panel of Experts at 7 pm will consider allocation of Measure P monies and the Planning Commission at 7 pm has one agenda item the DEIR for the Housing Element. Catalyst Town Hall session 3 on housing starts at 5 pm.
Thursday morning is a free webinar on Toxics and Reproductive Health at 10 am, the Loan Administration meets at 12 noon, the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm and ZAB meets at 7 pm. The ZAB posting is not “live” which means there are no working links to the projects being reviewed and no zoom link. Check the ZAB website later for updates. The League of women Voters candidate forums begin on Thursday with District 8 at 5 pm and District 1 at 7:30 pm.
Saturday BNC holds the BUSD School Board forum at 10 am.
Sunday, September 11th is the Solano Stroll.

The September 13th regular Council meeting agenda is available for comment with the full list of agenda items and links at the end of this email.

Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Special Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601730715
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 173 0715
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 9/20/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNIL CLOSED Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619251833
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 925 1833
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Councel – existing litigation a. Deal v. CoB Alameda Cpunty Superior Court Case No. RG21110607, b. Secure Justice v. CoB alameda County Superior Court Case No. 21CV003630, c. Timothy Gardner v. CoB, U.S. District Court Northern District Case No. 3:18-cv-7784, 2. Public Employee Appointments a. Director of Police Accountability, b. Director of Information Technology.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87659944705?pwd=ck5ZRkZYRXlwdDdwOStwSGlFelc3Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 576 5994 4705 Passcode: 87625
AGENDA: All salary ranges are annual - VI. Recommendation to revise the classification and salary range ($110,780.76 to $133,952.04) of Disability Services Specialist to ADA Program Coordinator, VII. Recommendation to revise the classification and salary range ($166,896 to $204,912) of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, VIII. Recommendation to establish the classification and salary range ($137,966.40 to $181,292.76) of Assistant to the City Attorney, IX. Recommendation to revise the Deputy City Attorney I-III Classification and establish Deputy City Attorney IV Classification and Salary Range, ($191,236.44 to $235,123.20), X. Recommendation to expand the Program Manager Series base range ($94,657.32 to $112,367.88) by establishing the Principal Program Manager classification and salary range ($151,819.20 to $183,718.85).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

IKE Smart City Kiosk Phase II at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89186865266?pwd=R2VxSlZzL2FNRDNSd0dXNlEwMkdkdz09
AGENDA: Round 2 Location Community meeting Gilman District
https://www.visitberkeley.com/plan-your-trip/ike-kiosks/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3yJHTmTMSUmywstW8mYuKg?_x_zm_rtaid=WYCllGN5QVaPE_l85pMVSg
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: Consent item C. approve preparing for 20th Annual Authors Dinner Event on March 4, 2023, D. Purchase Order for $75,000 for vehicle, Action: A. Circulation Policy Update on reducing limitations on tool lending library, eliminating fines, simplifying tool lending periods, B. Bylaws update.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

COMMISSION ON DISABILITY at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85490170295?pwd=RDhBWDdVSUY5RzZQYXhkUTkyUk90Zz09
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 9017 0295
AGENDA: No action items, items for discussion 1. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 2. Accessibility of Voicemail system, 3. Public participation, 4. Berkeley Bike Plan, 5. Data, Outreach & Access to City of Berkeley Programs and Services.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL OF EXPERTS at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 7. Progressive real estate transfer tax reform proposal to amend Measure P, 8.9. Letter of support for allocation of Measure P monies towards development of supportive housing at 1367 University, 10. Discussion and possible action of site visit to STAIR/Pathways.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83514287347
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 835 1428 7347
AGENDA: one action item 9. Public Hearing: Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Housing element Update Project (packet 589 pages includes the DEIR)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Community Catalysts for Local Control at 5 pm
Go to website to register: https://catalystsca.org/activities/townhall-2022/
AGENDA: Housing Solutions and California’s Failed Policies with Bob Silvestri
The Town Hall series is recorded and available at https://catalystsca.org/activities/townhall-2022/

Thursday, September 8, 2022

LEAGUE of WOMEN VOTERS CANDIDATE FORUMS
Berkeley City Council District 8 at 5 pm
Berkeley City Council District 1 at 6:30 pm
Use website to register for videoconference and submit questions
https://www.lwvbae.org/league-news/all-candidate-forums/

LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83730465774?pwd=TEpQT1NjalZJME5RZDA5YjdGWjFGdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 3046 5774
AGENDA: B) Program Review a. 11 active loans for $520,000, b. $294,000 in funding available for lending and admin costs, c. Working Solutions CDFI under contract for loan servicing and technical assistance, C) Action Items i) Receive a request from the California Jazz Conservancy to modify guarantors of loan #0477 ii) Declare loan #480 to Kidventurez as Default an authorize recovery against collateral, iii) Consider resuming loan repayment requirements for RLF loan recipients.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/loan-administration-board

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES (FCPC) and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82004135411
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 820 0413 5411
AGENDA: packet is 233 pages 6. FCPC report from office holder accounts (pages 8 – 82), 7. Review of contribution limits (pages 83 – 104), 9. Presentation: Due Process in FCPC and OGC Quasi-Judicial Proceedings, 10. Informational items Berkeley Election Reform Act – A Guide to Navigating Local Election Rules (pages 104 – 135), 11. Matching funds disbursed (page 136), 12. Certification of Public Financing Program Participants (pages 137 – 233)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD
Videoconference: not provided CHECK for ZOOM LATER use website link
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: on consent
2377 Oregon – on consent – demolish single family dwelling and construct new 2614 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling with one off-street parking space on non-conforming lot
2390 Fourth Street – on consent – all existing full-service restaurant to serve beer and wine
742 Grayson – on consent - demolish two non-residential buildings on 2.5 acre industrial site and construct a research and development (R&D) and manufacturing building consisting of approx. 213,000 sq ft of gross floor area and a parking garage with 325 spaces
1151 Grizzly Peak – staff recommend approve – legalize one accessory building in the rear setback on single-family lot
2136 San Pablo – new public hearing – DEIR scoping session (comments dues 9/16/2022 by 5 pm) and project preview – demolish existing 9281 sq ft 1-story non-residential building and construct new 123 unit 6-story mixed-use with 3-live/work and parking garage with 50 off-street auto parking spaces on ground floor, density bonus project with 10 units to very low income households.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Webinar: How Environmental Toxicity, Inequity and Capitalism Affect Reproductive Health at 10 am (webinar is free)
Register: https://bit.ly/3A3Ev8o
AGENDA: will unveil a new report written by the Center called "The Influence of Environmental Toxicity, Inequity and Capitalism on Reproductive Health". The report describes the reproductive harm caused by fossil fuel extraction, plastic products, industrial agriculture, and climate change. The webinar will discuss these topics along with case studies and solutions.
Sponsored by Center for Biological Diversity https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/

Friday, September 9, 2022 – no meetings found

Saturday, September 10, 2022
BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85935407339?pwd=S1VmYkhzOTkxVkJNaXNlOXpVK3dLQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 859 3540 7339 Passcode: 349962
AGENDA: Election Forum – BUSD School Board, 10 am introductions, 10:10 – 10:30 Candidate statements (Ka’Dojah Brown, Mike Chang, Norma J F Harrison, Reichi Lee, Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos, Jennifer Shanoski), 10:30 – 12 noon Questions for the Candidates.
Co-sponsored with BCA
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

SOLANO STROLL-ISH 10 am – 5 pm
A sidewalk event with activities, entertainment – (the mini stroll – no booths)
https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/

Sunday, September 11, 2022
SOLANO STROLL 10 am – 5 pm,
A closed street event with booths, food, entertainment, crafters (the big event)
https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT AGENDA for SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601730715
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 173 0715
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Resolution Local Emergency Due to COVID-19
2.City Legislative Bodies to continue to meet via videoconference
3.Establish the 2023 Council meeting schedule with starting time 6 pm
4.2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax (lyft, Uber, etc.) for trips originating in CoB $0.53885 single rider, $0.26249 per person pooled trip
5.Amend Contract No. 084349-1 add $45,000 total $261,282 with AMCS Inc for Zero Wste PC Software Maintenance and Professional Services and extend from 7/1/2022 thru 6/31/2025 (June has only 30 days),
6.Purchase Order using General Services Administration for $250,000 for vehicles – the type of vehicles or whether combustion engine or EV to be purchased is not specified
7.Amend Contract No. 105921-1 add $195,000 total $1,047,200 with TruPoint Solutions LLC for Accela professional services and extend 2 years 6/1/2015 to 6/30/2024,
8.Contract $714,022 with SCS Engineers to provide engineering, maintenance, and monitoring services for the landfill to meet mandatory compliance requirements at Cesar Chavez Park from 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
9.Contracts on-call arborist services $125,000 Davey Resource Group, Inc, HortScience Bartlett Consulting $125,000 11/1/2022 – 12/31/2025
10.Contracts on-call engineering services total $6,900,000, 1. CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc $750,000, 2. HDR Engineering, Inc. $750,000, 3. LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc $1,500,000, 4. Mark Thomas & Company, Inc $750,000, 5. Park Engineering, Inc $1,500,000, 6. Pavement Engineering Inc $1,500,000, 7. SCI Consulting Group $150,000
11.Amend Contract No. 10350 (112199-1) add $100,000 total $250,000 with Technology, Engineering, and Construction, Inc for tank maintenance and certification services and extend to 6/30/2024,
12.Amend Contract No. 31900085 add $45,000 total $231,472 with Syntech Systems, Inc for service and support of infrastructure and software for City’s Fleet Fueling Program,
13.Contract $177,218.68 includes contingency $23,115 with Shaw Industries for Civic Center Building Replacement Project,
ACTION:
14.CM & Jordan Klein - Zoning Ordinance Amendments Making Technical Edits and Corrections includes, zoning districts, C-C, C-e, C-NS, C-DMU, Protected Uses, Setbacks, Usable Open Space, Required Parking Spaces, Design Review,
15.Hahn co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
16.CM & Lisa Warhuus - Extending Community Agency for 1 year at existing levels and postponing RFP process until FY 2024,
17.Arreguin co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn, Taplin – refer to city attorney and CM to draft ordinance on apprenticeship training standards (HARD HAT ORDINANCE)
Information Reports:
18.Audit status Report Response: Code Enforcement Resources Significantly Constrained and Improvements Needed in Case Management and Oversight
19.Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611765730
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 176 5730
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Amend Contract 084534-1 add $188,955 total $1,008,291.20 and extend from 9/30/2010 to 6/30/2024 with NextGen Helathcare Information Systems, Inc
2.Amend Contract 31900288 add $122,000 total $606,800 and extend to 6/30/2023 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan
3.Contract 32100194 add $260,000 total $4,556,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for Street Rehabilitation FY 2021 Project
4.Minutes
5.Contract $87,675 with Municipal Resource Group for addressing impacts resulting from the Great Resignation
6.Amend Contract add $8000 total $228,000 and extend to 9/14/2023 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM for on-site veterinary services for Berkeley Animal Care Services,
7.Formal Bid Solicitation and RFP $440,000,
8.Request for Proposal for Project Homekey consider a reservation of up to $8.5 million in general funds collected pursuant to Measure P and/or other funding
9.Contract $120,000 for 10/1/2023 to 5/30/2023 with Tiana Sanchez International LLC for HHCS Equity Consulting services,
10.Amend Contract add $57,100 total $220,628 with Kings View Professional Services to provide mental health Financial reporting services thru 6/30/2024,
11.Submit grant agreements for $912,213 for Future of Public Health program for FY 2023,
12.Donation of Painting Services from MB Jessee Painting, Inc for interior areas of 1900 6th Street estimated value $8,994,
13.Amend Contract add 3 years 6/1/2022-6/30/2025 at decreased annual rate of $570,000 total $7,393,611 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program,
14.Contract $71,481 total $236,305 9/29/2022 – 9/28/2023 with AHEAD, Onc using California Department of General Services (CGS) for Varonis software licenses and professional services,
15.Lease Agreement 80 (North Building) 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park with Waterside Workshops for 11/1/2022 – 11/1/2031
16.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Walt and Trudee Rowson,
17.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Don Rothenberg,
18.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Indian Rock Park in memory of Dave Altman,
19.Contract $480,000 with 14.58% contingency of $70,000 total $550,000 with Bellingham, Inc to replace and repair docks at the Berkeley Marina,
20.Revenue Grant $180,000 from California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for 2023 Selective Enforcement Program (STEP) for 10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023
21.2022 Vision Zero Program (Berkeley Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans) Grant Applications authorizes CM to submit grant application to federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A),
22.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission –Red Curbs and Visible Signage, request for immediate remedial action to improve evacuation, replace signage as necessary and red curb fire hydrant areas and pinch points
23.Mental Health Commission – Appoint Judy Appel to Mental Health Commission,
24.Peace and Justice Commission – Adopt Resolution on Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Access
25.Arreguin, co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn - $1000 Expenditure Amount for Pacific Center for Human Growth,
26.Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn - Correction to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance BMC 13.110 Ordinance 7,762-N.S. relates to tenant protections
27.Taplin – Resolution in Support of High-Quality, Equitable Healthcare Services at UCSF,
28.Taplin - Berkeley Youth Alternative (BYA) Charity Golf Classic,
29.Taplin, co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf, Kesarwani – California Marriage Equality Resolution (repeal Prop 8)
30.Robinson, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin, Harrison – Keep Innovation in Berkeley refer to CM and Planning Commission to return to council Zoning Ordinance amendments, codified performance standards and other actions to encourage growth and retention of R & D,
31.Robinson & Bartlett – Relinquishment of up to $500 for Center for Independent Living’s 50th Anniversary,
ACTION:
32.Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Automatic License Plate Readers,
33.An Ordinance Repealing chapter BMC 12.76 and repealing ordinance 7643-N.S.– relates to campers, house cars, parking,
34.Taplin – Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution – Resolution committing to expenditure of City and state/federal matching/recurring funds on city-maintained roads, sidewalks and bike lanes to accelerate safety improvements,
35.Taplin, co-sponsor Robinson – Efficiency Unit Ordinance Reviewed by Land Use – Refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to adopt objective standards for Efficiency Unit Ordinance,
INFORMATION REPORTS
36.Council Shot Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update,
37.Federal Economic Relief Spending
38.Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report FY 2022
39.Environment and Climate Commission 2022 Work Plan
40.Planning Commission FY 2022-23 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm (If approved this meeting will be moved to October 11, 2022)
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

August 28 - September 4, 2022
Worth Noting:
Check the City website https://berkeleyca.gov/ for last minute posts and remember meeting posts may be hidden and only found through checking the “more events” box in the “Featured Events” header.
This post includes all meetings found by 3 pm on Saturday, August 27.

Monday – at 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee will review and finalize the September 13 Council Agenda. The full agenda is listed
Tuesday – at 5:30 pm is the PG&E Wildfire Safety Program webinar.
Wednesday – at 10 am is the IKE Kiosk meeting for the downtown. The Berkeley City Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is at 6:30 pm
Thursday – at 7 pm the HAC meets and the first action agenda is review of proposed amendments to the Berkeley Housing Code. The 2nd action item is an update on the Harriet Tubman Terrace investigation. The Landmarks Preservation Commission also meets at 7 pm. WETA is meeting Thursday at 1 pm. This week’s WETA agenda has no Berkeley specific items.
Friday – the beginning of the long holiday weekend - ENJOY

Monday, August 29, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee Special Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606057708
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 605 7708
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 9/13/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, August 30, 2022
PG&E Community Safety Program Webinar at 5:30 – 7 pm
Videoconference: use webpage link https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/community-wildfire-safety-open-house-meetings.page
Teleconference: 1-888-942-8391 Meeting ID: 9706250
AGENDA: PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program, if PG&E has your email, you probably received this invitation. Prior webinars are available on the website.
https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/community-wildfire-safety-open-house-meetings.page

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
IKE Smart City Kiosk at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84296583340?pwd=ejJLeFNDM1MzSDhBZ1JhWXRBVkNPdz09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Downtown Phase II, Round 2 location meeting
https://www.visitberkeley.com/plan-your-trip/ike-kiosks/

Wildfire Evacuation Workshop: Building Your Fire Weather Plan at 6:30 – 8 pm
Register with Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildfire-evacuation-workshop-building-your-fire-weather-plan-registration-399072074317
AGENDA:
Fire Weather Planning tool: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/berkeley-fire-weather-planning-tool.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/fire/fire-weather-evacuation

Thursday, September 1, 2022
Housing advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88245567578
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 882 4556 7578
AGENDA: 5. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend Amendments to Housing Code – check table in packet - removes requirement for natural light and windows that open, 6. Receive Update and Discussion and Possible Action on Harriet Tubman Terrace Investigation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83877256219
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 7725 6219
AGENDA: 5. 2119 Marin Landmark or Structure of Merit Laflin House
6. 2119 Marin – Mills Act application
7. 1819 Tenth – Toveril Tuppa Building 8/4/2022 correspondence regarding present condition
8. 1752 Shattuck – Demolition referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
hybrid meeting in-person location at Port of San Francisco Pier 1
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports a. Sea Change update, b. financials, c.& d. legislative updates, e. ridership, f. Chase Center Ferry Service Survey, 6. 6. C. marketing, 7. Lobbying services (Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmeizer & Lange, 8. WETA Advertising Policy
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

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Monday, August 29, 2022
AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT AGENDA for SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606057708
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 605 7708
CONSENT:
1.Amend Contract 084534-1 add $188,955 total $1,008,291.20 and extend from 9/30/2010 to 6/30/2024 with NextGen Helathcare Information Systems, Inc
2.Amend Contract 31900288 add $122,000 total $606,800 and extend to 6/30/2023 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan
3.Contract 32100194 add $260,000 total $4,556,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for Street Rehabilitation FY 2021 Project
4.Minutes
5.Contract $87,675 with Municipal Resource Group for addressing impacts resulting from the Great Resignation
6.Urgency Ordinance for Leasing Real Property at 1720 San Pablo for term of 5 years,
7.Amend Contract add $8000 total $228,000 and extend to 9/14/2023 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM for on-site veterinary services for Berkeley Animal Care Services,
8.Formal Bid Solicitation and RFP $440,000,
9.Request for Proposal for Project Homekey consider a reservation of up to $8.5 million in general funds collected pursuant to Measure P and/or other funding
10.Contract $120,000 for 10/1/2023 to 5/30/2023 with Tiana Sanchez International LLC for HHCS Equity Consulting services,
11.Amend Contract add $57,100 total $220,628 with Kings View Professional Services to provide mental health Financial reporting services thru 6/30/2024,
12.Submit grant agreements for $912,213 for Future of Public Health program for FY 2023,
13.Donation of Painting Services from MB Jessee Painting, Inc for interior areas of 1900 6th Street estimated value $8,994,
14.Amend Contract add 3 years 6/1/2022-6/30/2025 at decreased annual rate of $570,000 total $7,393,611 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program,
15.Contract $71,481 total $236,305 9/29/2022 – 9/28/2023 with AHEAD, Onc using California Department of General Services (CGS) for Varonis software licenses and professional services,
16.Lease Agreement 80 (North Building) 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park with Waterside Workshops for 11/1/2022 – 11/1/2031
17.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Walt and Trudee Rowson,
18.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Don Rothenberg,
19.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Indian Rock Park in memory of Dave Altman,
20.Contract $480,000 with 14.58% contingency of $70,000 total $550,000 with Bellingham, Inc to replace and repair docks at the Berkeley Marina,
21.Revenue Grant $180,000 from California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for 2023 Selective Enforcement Program (STEP) for 10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023
22.Adopt Vision 2050 Program Plan,
23.2022 Vision Zero Program (Berkeley Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans) Grant Applications authorizes CM to submit grant application to federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A),
24.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission –Red Curbs and Visible Signage, request for immediate remedial action to improve evacuation, replace signage as necessary and red curb fire hydrant areas and pinch points
25.Mental Health Commission – Appoint Judy Appel to Mental Health Commission,
26.Arreguin - $1000 Expenditure Amount for Pacific Center for Human Growth,
27.Taplin, co-sponsor Robinson – Reviewed by Land Use – Refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to adopt objective standards for Efficiency Unit Ordinance,
28.Taplin – Resolution in Support of High-Quality, Equitable Healthcare Services at UCSF,
29.Taplin - Berkeley Youth Alternative (BYA) Charity Golf Classic,
30.Taplin, co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf, Kesarwani – California Marriage Equality Resolution (repeal Prop 8)
31.Robinson, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin, Harrison – Keep Innovation in Berkeley refer to CM and Planning Commission to return to council Zoning Ordinance amendments, codified performance standards and other actions to encourage growth and retention of R & D,
32.Robinson & Bartlett – Relinquishment of up to $500 for Center for Independent Living’s 50th Anniversary,
ACTION:
33.Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Automatic License Plate Readers,
34.An Ordinance Repealing chapter BMC 12.76 and repealing ordinance 7643-N.S.– relates to campers, house cars, parking,
35.Peace and Justice Commission – Adopt Resolution on Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Access
36.Taplin – Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution – Resolution committing to expenditure of City and state/federal matching/recurring funds on city-maintained roads, sidewalks and bike lanes to accelerate safety improvements,
37.Correction to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance BMC 13.110 Ordinance 7,762-N.S. relates to tenant protections
38.Taplin – Information Report Request: Alternatives to Chemical Agents for Response to Violent Large-Scale Crowd Scenarios
INFORMATION REPORTS
39.Council Shot Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update,
40.Federal Economic Relief Spending
41.Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report FY 2022
42.Environment and Climate Commission 2022 Work Plan
43.Planning Commission FY 2022-23 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

August 7 - August 14, 2022
Worth Noting:
Relief – City Council is finally off for summer recess and most commissions do not meet in August.
Monday the BART Police Citizen Review Board meets, it is only listed because you may find the crime report interesting. The increase in crime is at the Alameda and Contra Costa County Stations not San Francisco or Santa Clara.
Thursday the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) has two home addition projects on the consent calendar. There are no action items and no major projects for review at the August 11 meeting.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council is scheduled to meet at 10 am. Check later in the week for the agenda. (This is the meeting I will be watching.)
Things can change so it is a good idea to check the City website https://berkeleyca.gov/

Monday, August 8, 2022
BART Police Citizen Review Board at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83253444089
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 4. BART Police Monthly Reports for June 2022 – crime up in Alameda and Contra Costa stations, 5. Independent Police Auditor’s report.
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Thursday, August 11, 2022
Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88069191989
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 880 6919 1989
AGENDA: on consent – no action items
2. 6 Nogales – add a 143 sq ft addition above 14 ft in average height and 20 feet maximum height on a lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage.
3. 1445 Virginia – 321 sq ft second story addition on a lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage and occupied by a 2-story single-family dwelling. Total bedrooms increases from 2 to 4.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Saturday, August 13, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
2018 Blake 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 8:15 PM

request from the City Manager to allow use of tear gas, smoke and pepper spray while council goes on summer vacation

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 8:15 PM – (8:15 in the evening)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89083608532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 8360 8532
AGENDA: 1. City Manager - Discussion and possible action regarding the temporary suspension of the June 9, 2020 policy prohibiting the use of tear gas, smoke and pepper spray for the duration of the City Council recess
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-august-4-2022 or
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agenda
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 8:15 PM

July 31 - August 7, 2022
Worth Noting:
City Council has one last meeting before summer recess Wednesday morning, August 3 at 9 am. The agenda which is not yet posted is expected to be two ballot initiatives, the General Obligation Bond of $600,000,000 to $650,000,000 and the Vacancy Tax. The Special Tax measure on Sidewalks, Traffic Improvements and 2050 Program Plan as a ballot measure is dead by unanimous council vote. Check the website on Monday (really daily) for the latest ballot measure versions and supplements. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday evening the Commission on Disability meets at 6 pm with the Pacific Center Presentation as item 5 after commission action items. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets at 7 pm with a full agenda. This is wildfire season and wildfire is prominently on the agenda.
Thursday the Landmarks Commission meets at 7 pm with eight projects for review. It looks like too much to get through in one evening, but we shall see.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Wednesday, August 3, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 9 am
Videoconference: not posted
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: not posted
AGENDA: not posted, keep checking.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82493942158?pwd=ODZzVG82YmtrdGxVS2JyZXoxcGwyUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 824 9394 2158
AGENDA Action: 1. Elevator Ordinance, 2. Workplan, Discussion B.1. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 2. Accessibility of Voicemail, 3. Increasing Public Participation in Commission, 4. Berkeley Bike Plan, 5. ADA Pacific Center Presentation, 6. Data, Outreach & Access of persons with disabilities to City of Berkeley Programs and Services.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

DISASTER AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 3. Workplan, 4. Staff presentation Wildfire Protection Plan, 5. Community Communications about 2022 Fire season, 6. Fire Dept. Facilities Master Plan, 7. CERT training, 8. Safe Passages Program, 9. 6/28/22 Council meeting on Measures GG and FF Tax Rates, Parking enforcement in fire zones 2 & 3, 10. Berkeley Strategic Plan quarterly report on Wildfire Safety, 11. CA and Berkeley Fire Code Updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Thursday, August 4, 2022
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83035583389
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 830 3558 3389
AGENDA: 5. 1650 Shattuck – Demolition Referral
6. 1500 Derby – Advisory Referral for Longfellow Middle School BUSD modernization project
7. 2065 Kittredge – Structural Alteration Permit
8. 1325 Arch – Structural Alteration Permit Schneider.Kroeber House
9. 2523 Piedmont – Mills Act Contract application Wurts-Lenfest House
10. 2403-2407 San Pablo – Demolition Referral
11. 2119 Marin – Landmark or Structure of Merit designation for Laflin Residence
12. 2081 Center/2140 Shattuck - Structural Alteration Permit for American Trust Building
13. 1960 San Antonio – Structural Alteration Permit for Spring Estate.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
2018 Blake 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

July 24 - July 31, 2022
Worth Noting:
Worth Noting:
Monday – Zero Waste Commission meets at 7 pm. The staff and legislative updates are at the beginning of the meeting.
Tuesday - July 26 is the last of City Council meetings before summer recess/vacation from July 27 through September 12, 2022. The ballot initiatives for a bond measure, street repair tax and rental vacancy tax are on the 3 pm special meeting agenda. NOTE the original announcement for the special meeting on ballot initiatives was 4 pm. It is changed to 3 pm. The Rent Stabilization and eviction ballot initiative, surveillance report, police equipment policies and city website are on the 6 pm meeting agenda.
Wednesday – Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm takes up the Residential Electrification Program. Civic Arts at 6 pm reviews public art projects and grants. The Police Accountability Board at 7 pm has a full agenda. The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission at 7 pm is reviewing the complete streets grant application.
Thursday – the Mental Health Commission at 7 pm will hear progression on the SCU (Special Care Unit to respond to mental health calls with mental health workers and professional) and program presentation for improving the standard of living for persons with serious mental illness. The BART Board takes up conformance with AB 2923 (BART housing and parking requirements) at 4 pm.

The July 31 Hazardous Waste drop-off event sign-up is full.

August 2 is Neighborhood Night Out for further details and to register your event go to city website https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/national-night-out-2022

Check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for late meetings postings and city events.

Monday, July 25, 2022
Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Roll call – Mayor Arreguin, Councilmembers Robinson and Droste have not made appointments. (Droste leaves city council in December), Staff updates: Zero Waste Management Plan, Transfer Station Rates, Transfer Station Replacement, FITES Craft Bag Ordinance, Single-Use Foodware Ordinance Implementation, SB 1383 Implementation, Discussion/Action: 1. State legislative update, 2. Recommendation that council requires staff to bring rate modification proposals and analyses to the Zero Waste Commission for evaluation by the Commission prior to bringing them to Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Community for Cultural Civic Center at 3 (?) pm (the council meeting was changed from 4 pm to 3 pm so this meeting time may be changed)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
AGENDA: Bond measure to be considered by council at 4 pm special council meeting on July 26
https://berkeleycccc.org/

AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING at 3 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
Agenda Consent: 1. Memorandum of Agreement with IBEW Local 1245 new salary levels, 2. Side Letter of Agreement for pre-age 65 Retiree Health Insurance of SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2022 City shall contribute additional $200 toward single and 2-party insurance rate, ACTION: 3. Resolution establishing fiscal policy to allocate $8 million per year from the general fund for street maintenance, 4. General Obligation Bond of $300,000,000 for Nov 8 election for Affordable Housing, Climate Change Resiliency, Wildlife Protection and other Public Infrastructure improvements, 5. Special tax measure on Nov 8 ballot to fund street repairs, sidewalks improvements and traffic safety improvements and Vision 2050 program plan – measure weighs 2 options; $0.30 per square foot per building or $0.26315 per residential building and $0.42065 per square foot per commercial building, 6. Vacancy Tax - taxes Vacant Residential Units Nov 8 ballot initiative, the vacancy tax is to either pay a tax or rent the units
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, or go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81707197465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 0719 7465
AGENDA: 7. Tracking Climate Action and Resilience Implementation Progress Indicators, 8. $1.5 Million Healthy Residential Electrification Just Transition Pilot Program, 9. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: 6. a) FY 2023 Individual Artists Projects, b) FY 2023 Festivals Grant funding, c) Homelessness Social Practice Project Plan, d) Aquatic Park Public Art Project, e) Mildred Howard sculpture Design Development, f) Presentation plinth for Queen Shamiram, g) Marina Circle Public Art Update, h) BART Plaza Home Sculpture, i) Demographics of awarded Civic Arts Grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3, Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items6. Director’s report, Police Chief’s reports, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. Finalize draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, 10. a. BPD Annual Equipment Use Report, b. c. update on the status of pending complaint investigations, d. Consider opening a policy on the discharge of inebriated individuals, 11. Remarks by outgoing interim Director of Police Accountability.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Transportation and Infrastructure Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85332533768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 3253 3768
AGENDA Discussion/Action Item: 1. Review Complete Streets checklist for a One Bay Area Grant round three (OBAG3) grant application.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

Thursday, July 28, 2022
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU, 4. Division Manager’s Report, 5. Public Program: Achieving an Adequate Standard of Living for People with Serious Mental Illness +/or Substance Use Issues and Disorders, especially for people experiencing homelessness and/or challenges meeting basic needs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

BART Board of Directors at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81239983285
AGENDA: 22-287 1 A. AB 2923 conformance findings for TOD (Transit Oriented Development) pages 222 – 249 in the Full Board packet
https://bart.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=989125&GUID=BCD33656-55FA-4EC2-966F-BF7FD49338FD&Options=info|&Search=

Community Health Commission usually meets the 4th Thursday – no meeting announced
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community

Friday, July 29, 2022 – no meetings found

Saturday, July 30, 2022
Adopt -a- Spot Volunteer Potluck Picnic organized by Public Works Department at Strawberry Creek Park at 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Hazardous Waste drop-off event is closed

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AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading Zoning Ordinance Amendments
2.Resolution continues local COVID-19 Emergency
3.Continue Meeting via video and teleconference
4.Minutes
5.$109,440 Downtown YMCA membership for city employee
6.Contract $750,000 with Lehr for Emergency Response Vehicle Supplies/Equipment and Installation Services, term 8/1/2022 – 9/30/2022 with option to extend for 5 additional years
7.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2022-2023 Annual Update,
8.Amend Contract add $93,600 total $109,200 with Sonya Dublin Consulting to provide evaluation services and extend from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2025
9.Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants
10.Contract Amendments Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports Prevention and Early Intervention total $1,571,966
11.Revision of Tool Lending Specialist Classification
12.Amend Contract add $312,000 total $552,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for professional services in support of the cyber-resilience projects through 6/30/2023
13.Amend Contract add $154,927 total $2,549,482.53 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2023
14.Purchase Order $350,000 with Protiviti Government Services for GS-35F-0280X
15.Amend Contract add $140,000 total $2,294,769 with ESI Group for the IBM Hardware and Software Lease6/2/2003 to 6/30/2023
16.Donation from Caltrans New Sign at entrance to Berkeley Waterfront
17.Contract $900,000 with AE3 Partners, Inc for architectural services for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) 8/1/2022 – 7/31/2025
18.Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive (His Lordships in Berkeley Marina),
19.Approval of funds for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Tuolomne Camp,
20.Accept Grant $112,337 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to Reduce Impaired Driving in the City of Berkeley7/1/2022 to 6/30/2022
21.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $175,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services and extend thru 6/30/2025
22.Amend Contract add $75,000 total $255,000 with Berry Brothers Towing for on-call towing services and extend thru 1130/2025
23.Amend Contract add $400,000 total $700,000 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services extend thru 11/30/2025
24.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $287,401 with CycloMedia Technology, Inc. for Geographic Information System Infrastructure asset data acquisition and ongoing data access and extend thru 12/30/2025
25.Grant Application to California Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 for Protected Left-Turn Signals at multiple signalized intersections for up to $6,000,000
26.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Approval for one additional meeting for Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meeting
27.Arreguin – Authorize 3 Additional Homeless Services Panel of Experts meetings in 2022,
28.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution support Living Wage Act of 2022 to increase CA state-wide minimum wage to $18 on a gradual timeline.
ACTION:
29.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis - Accept Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers,
30.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis – Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report
31.4 x 4 Committee November 8, 2022 Ballot Initiative Amending the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance
32.Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
33.CM – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021
34.LPO NOD 2733 Buena Vista Way 7/26/2022
35.LPO NOD 2200-block Piedmont 7/26/2022
36.LPO NOD 8 Greenwood 7/26/2022
37.LPO NOD 2113 Kittredge 7/26/2022
38.2022 Commission on Aging Work Plan
39.City Auditor FY 2023 Audit Plan (Employee Retention, Rent Stabilization Board, Homelessness, follow-up on prior reports)

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
2018 Blake 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

July 17 - July 24, 2022
Worth Noting:
The July 19th Council worksession was cancelled. The Regular Council 6 pm meeting agenda for the July 26th meeting is available for comment go to the end of this post or use this link: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas The planned July 26th 4 pm special meeting on ballot initiatives for the November election is not posted yet. Stay tuned.

Check the new city website for late postings https://berkeleyca.gov/ but don’t count on the City to publish all the Berkeley City meetings that are important.

Tuesday the Land Use Committee scheduled a special meeting at 4 pm on changing zoning to allow Research and Development (R&D) in commercial districts.
Wednesday the Commission on Aging at 1 pm includes TOPA. FITES at 2:30 pm takes up GHG limits and autonomous vehicles. In the evening the Commission on Labor at 7 pm includes Fair Work Week and union action and unionizing effort at REI.
Thursday the same evening as the prime time January 6th hearing the Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm with only one agenda item, the final design review of 2440 Shattuck. Bird safe glass is still an issue.

Meetings Cancelled: Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open government Commission, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission

Monday, July 18, 2022
City Council CLOSED SESSION at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836924529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 878 3692 4529
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointment – Director of Police Accountability Board.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-july-18-2022

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
The Zoom link is listed, but there is no posted agenda, this meeting is likely cancelled check website Monday
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617632194
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Special Meeting City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603583371
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 358 3371
AGENDA: 1. Robinson, Taplin, Arreguin, Harrison – “Keep Innovation in Berkeley” naming R&D as an allowed use in commercial districts Telegraph (C-T), Downtown (C-DMU), update district purpose in MM and MU-LI.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

BART Audit Committee at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84579171980
AGENDA: Check link for agenda, includes did BART spend Federal funding as allowed
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605318273
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 531 8273
AGENDA: 2. Taplin - Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles, 3. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance establishing GHG limits, process for updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Commission on Aging at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 726 7423 9145
AGENDA: 4. Vacancies, 5. TOPA, 6. Age Friendly Initiative for ½ time coordinator, 7. Systemic Ageism, 8. Scamming Seniors
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 4. Presentation and Discussion – Housing, Unions and CEQA, 5. Fair Work Week, 6. Discussion/possible action regarding the role of the Commission on Labor to provide technical assistance to the community, 7. Berkeley Federation of Teachers contract negotiations with BUSD, 8. Labor Education in Schools Subcommittee updates, 9. REI Labor Organizing, 10. City Clerk Agenda Format for Commissions.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

Thursday, July 21, 2022
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89735690377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 3569 0377
AGENDA: 2440 Shattuck – Final design Review – demolish 1-story commercial building and construct an 8-story, mixed use building with 40 dwelling units and 2700 sq ft commercial space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Friday, July 22, 2022 & Saturday, July 23, 2022 & Sunday, July 24, 2022 – no city meetings found

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AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading Zoning Ordinance Amendments
2.Resolution continues local COVID-19 Emergency
3.Continue Meeting via video and teleconference
4.Minutes
5.$109,440 Downtown YMCA membership for city employee
6.Contract $750,000 with Lehr for Emergency Response Vehicle Supplies/Equipment and Installation Services, term 8/1/2022 – 9/30/2022 with option to extend for 5 additional years
7.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2022-2023 Annual Update,
8.Amend Contract add $93,600 total $109,200 with Sonya Dublin Consulting to provide evaluation services and extend from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2025
9.Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants
10.Contract Amendments Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports Prevention and Early Intervention total $1,571,966
11.Revision of Tool Lending Specialist Classification
12.Amend Contract add $312,000 total $552,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for professional services in support of the cyber-resilience projects through 6/30/2023
13.Amend Contract add $154,927 total $2,549,482.53 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2023
14.Purchase Order $350,000 with Protiviti Government Services for GS-35F-0280X
15.Amend Contract add $140,000 total $2,294,769 with ESI Group for the IBM Hardware and Software Lease6/2/2003 to 6/30/2023
16.Donation from Caltrans New Sign at entrance to Berkeley Waterfront
17.Contract $900,000 with AE3 Partners, Inc for architectural services for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) 8/1/2022 – 7/31/2025
18.Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive (His Lordships in Berkeley Marina),
19.Approval of funds for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Tuolomne Camp,
20.Accept Grant $112,337 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to Reduce Impaired Driving in the City of Berkeley7/1/2022 to 6/30/2022
21.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $175,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services and extend thru 6/30/2025
22.Amend Contract add $75,000 total $255,000 with Berry Brothers Towing for on-call towing services and extend thru 1130/2025
23.Amend Contract add $400,000 total $700,000 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services extend thru 11/30/2025
24.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $287,401 with CycloMedia Technology, Inc. for Geographic Information System Infrastructure asset data acquisition and ongoing data access and extend thru 12/30/2025
25.Grant Application to California Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 for Protected Left-Turn Signals at multiple signalized intersections for up to $6,000,000
26.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Approval for one additional meeting for Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meeting
27.Arreguin – Authorize 3 Additional Homeless Services Panel of Experts meetings in 2022,
28.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution support Living Wage Act of 2022 to increase CA state-wide minimum wage to $18 on a gradual timeline.
ACTION:
29.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis - Accept Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers,
30.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis – Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report
31.4 x 4 Committee November 8, 2022 Ballot Initiative Amending the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance
32.Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
33.CM – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021
34.LPO NOD 2733 Buena Vista Way 7/26/2022
35.LPO NOD 2200-block Piedmont 7/26/2022
36.LPO NOD 8 Greenwood 7/26/2022
37.LPO NOD 2113 Kittredge 7/26/2022
38.2022 Commission on Aging Work Plan
39.City Auditor FY 2023 Audit Plan (Employee Retention, Rent Stabilization Board, Homelessness, follow-up on prior reports)

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 26 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

July 10 - July 17, 2022
Worth Noting:
Check the new city website for late postings https://berkeleyca.gov/ but don’t count on the City to publish all the Berkeley City meetings that are important.

Monday – daytime meetings only, no evening meetings – 10 am Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community takes up Fair Work Week and Office of Racial Equity, 2:30 pm is Agenda planning for July 26.
Tuesday – 7 am January 6th Hearing, 10 am 4 x 4 on Relocation Ordinance, 6 pm City Council regular meeting with warrantless searches as item 18.
Wednesday – 6:30 pm Fire Dept webinar on home hardening, 7 pm Parks Commission item 9 is the Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan more appropriately described as the Berkeley Marina Commercial Development Plan, 7 pm Police Accountability Board item 10 c. is Controlled Equipment.
Thursday – 7 pm Zoning Adjustment Board, 3 projects addition to / expansion of existing buildings
Friday – 9am Climate Emergency Task Force webinar focuses on the environment & climate with 3 presentations, military & climate, forever chemicals and wildfire.

DEADLINE July 14, 2022 to comment on standards for new housing in the Housing Element Draft go to Appendix B (size – height, mass – how much of lot is covered), Check Site Map and comment on suggested locations for new housing, Chapter 4 - Housing Constraints in Housing Element Public Draft starting on page 67 is helpful background. Put your attention on Appendix B and Sites.
Draft: https://raimi.konveio.com/city-berkeley-housing-element-update-public-draft
Housing Element Update Webpage: https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Rent Board - Ballot request deadline extended to Monday, July 11 at 11:59 pm Friday. Ballots must be turned in by July 15 at 11:59 pm. For full information go to the Berkeley Tenants Convention website https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOAqWds54-w3W7J_UGPWqhdTRARFOGf6JmfCJa8xMJTFsw-w/viewform

Two BART meetings are included in the calendar. Monday at 4 pm BART Police Citizen Review Board if you are interested in incidents on BART and Tuesday at 2 pm BART Justice subcommittee on parking policy.

Monday, July 11, 2022 – Juneteenth Holiday
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee at 10 am, (Hahn, Bartlett, Kesarwani)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87886171626
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 878 8617 1626
AGENDA: 2a. Commission on Labor - Fair Workweek Ordinance, 2b. CM – review and evaluate impacts and costs, 3. Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson – Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Guaranteed Income Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88608674408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 0867 4408
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/12/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

BART Police Citizen Review Board at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84514563579
Teleconference: 1-833-548-0282 Meeting ID: 845 1456 3579
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81457454729?pwd=QlQvSVQxWi84Q09neU1pU20rRytjUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 814 5745 4729
AGENDA: 6. Possible recommendation to Council regarding Relocation Ordinance and suggested additions regarding Tenant Habitability Plan, 7. Discussion regarding pandemic “eviction cliff”
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495949850
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 874 9594 9850
AGENDA: Appointment Director of Police Accountability
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81476464690
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 814 7646 4690
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, or go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88687977292
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 886 8797 7292
AGENDA: 5. a) FY23 Individual Artist Projects, b) FY23 Festivals grant fnding
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

BART Environmental Justice Advisory Committee at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82538552999
Teleconference: 1-833-548-0282 Meeting ID: 825 3855 2999
AGENDA: Parking Policy Update
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission (PRW) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89908872760
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 899 0887 2760
AGENDA: 7. Director’s Report (Ferris), 8. City-adopted PRW 2023/24 Operations and CIP Budget Update, 9. Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan (BMASP), check proposed development https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-03-16-FINAL-Mtg_deck-CW2-Deck_0.pdf 10. PRW Roadmap a long-term action plan, 11. In-person meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda item, 4. Minutes, 5. Chair and Board members reports, 7. Chief of Police, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. A. Continue reviewing draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling investigations and complaints, 10. a. Transition to permanent Director of Police Accountability, b. Attendance at NACOLE Annual Conference Sept 11-15 in Ft Worth, TX, c. Consider recommendations of Controlled Equipment Subcommittee regarding Policy 709, Military Equipment for transmittal to City Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Home Hardening for Wildfire: Vents and Property Clean Up at 6:30 – 8 pm
Hosted by Berkeley Fire Department use link to sign up for workshop.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/home-hardening-wildfire-vents-and-property-clean

Thursday, July 14, 2022
Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86404007773
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 864 0400 7773
AGENDA: 1585 University – on consent - add distilled spirits
1818 Milvia – on consent – demolish existing detached garage, lift 2-story duplex and construct major residential increase the number of bedrooms on property to 8, establish one off-street parking spot within an attached garage on the ground floor, lot is nonconforming to lot coverage, density and setbacks
1822 Milvia – on consent – demolish existing garage and unpermitted portion of the existing dwelling, lift the building to create a 3rd floor, add 6th bedroom, relocate the existing parking within an attached garage on the new ground floor, lot nonconforming to lot coverage and setbacks,
1643 – 1647 California – staff recommend approve – create a new lower basement level, construct a new 2nd story, modify the existing duplex layout, resulting in a 3,763 sq ft duplex.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, July 15, 2022
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force at 9 am – 12 pm
Go to website to register, event is free, donations suggested
Agenda: 9 am - welcome, Militarism & Climate, 10 am - Petrochemicals, PFAS, Plastics & Climate, 11 am - Wildfires in the Wild & City.
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, July 16, 2022 & Sunday, June 17, 2022

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn)
DRAFT AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88608674408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 0867 4408
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT:
1.Resolution continues local COVID-19 Emergency
2.Continue Meeting via video and teleconference
3.Minutes
4.4 Downtown YMCA membership for city employee
5.Contract $750,000 with Lehr for Emergency Response Vehicle Supplies/Equipment and Installation Services, term 8/1/2022 – 9/30/2022 with option to extend for 5 additional years
6.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2022-2023 Annual Update,
7.Amend Contract add $93,600 total $109,200 with Sonya Dublin Consulting to provide evaluation services and extend from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2025
8.Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants
9.Contract Amendments Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports Prevention and Early Intervention total $1,571,966
10.Revision of Tool Lending Specialist Classification
11.Amend Contract add $312,000 total $552,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for professional services in support of the cyber-resilience projects through 6/30/2023
12.Amend Contract add $154,927 total $2,549,482.53 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2023
13.Purchase Order $350,000 with Protiviti Government Services for GS-35F-0280X
14.Amend Contract add $140,000total $2,294,769 with ESI Group for the IBM Hardware and Software Lease6/2/2003 to 6/30/2023
15.Donation from Caltrans New Sign at entrance to Berkeley Waterfront
16.Contract $900,000 with AE3 Partners, Inc for architectural services for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) 8/1/2022 – 7/31/2025
17.Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive (His Lordships in Berkeley Marina),
18.Accept Grant $112,337 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to Reduce Impaired Driving in the City of Berkeley7/1/2022 to 6/30/2022
19.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $175,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services and extend thru 6/30/2025
20.Amend Contract add $75,000 total $255,000 with Berry Brothers Towing for on-call towing services and extend thru 1130/2025
21.Amend Contract add $400,000 total $700,000 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services extend thru 11/30/2025
22.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $287,401 with CycloMedia Technology, Inc. for Geographic Information System Infrastructure asset data acquisition and ongoing data access and extend thru 12/30/2025
23.Grant Application to California Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 for Protected Left-Turn Signals at multiple signalized intersections for up to $6,000,000
24.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Approval for one additional meeting for Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meeting
25.Youth Commission - Add Youth member to the Environment and Climate Commission
26.Taplin – Council Expenditure up to $500 to support Young Lives Matter Foundation and Berkeley Junior Jackets 6th Annual Jr Jackets Day
27.Robinson – Resolution support Living Wage Act of 2022 to increase CA state-wide minimum wage to $18 on a gradual timeline.
ACTION:
28.CM – Adopt Resolution and Ordinance for a Personal Delivery Device Permit Program
29.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis - Accept Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers,
30.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis – Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report
31.Arreguin – Authorize 3 Additional Homeless Services Panel of Experts meetings in 2022,
32.Bartlett – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-for-Success and Social Impact Bonds
INFORMATION REPORTS
33.CM – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report
34.LPO NOD 2733 Buena Vista Way
35.LPO NOD 2200-block Piedmont
36.LPO NOD 8 Greenwood
37.LPO NOD 2113 Kittredge
38.2022 Commission on Aging Work Plan
39.City Auditor FY 2023 Audit Plan (Employee Retention, Rent Stabilization Board, Homelessness, follow-up on prior reports)

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Meeting JULY 12, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81476464690
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 814 7646 4690
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1. Annual Appropriations Ordinance FY 2023 $754,176,624 (gross), $625,939,999 (net)
2. goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement;
3. Voting Delegates – League of CA Cities Annual Conference,
4. Formal bid Solicitations $3,620,000
5. Amend Contract add $10,000 total $60,000 with Waters Moving & Storage to move Aging Services back to North Berkeley Senior Center,
6. Amend contract add $110,000 total $380,000 with Bartel Associates, LLC for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023,
7. Amend contract add $28,679 total $64,990 with Vestra Resources, Inc for Geographic Information System (GIS) Services 9/15/2018 – 6/30/2024,
8. Amend contract add $300,000 total $500,000 with Hamilton Tree Service, Inc. as needed tree services,
9. Amend contract add $200,000 total $700,000 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for as-needed tree services,
10. Amend contract add $26,000 total $1,145,580 with OBS Engineering, Inc. for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements Project,
11. Auditor’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention,
12. Arreguin – Amend Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services thru 6/30/2023,
13. Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn – Resolution joining House America, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to form partnerships with state, tribal and local governments to rehouse people experiencing homelessness,
14. Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 – CA Constitution currently prohibits slavery, but includes an exemption for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime Amendment 3 removes the exemption for involuntary servitude,
15. Taplin - Support for AB-1816 Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program – in CA it costs $100,000/yr to imprison one person and $25,000/yr for permanent supportive housing,
16. Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn - Support for SB 1063: Flexibility for Energy Innovation authorize CA Energy Commission (CEC) to make new technology standards effective sooner – removes 1 year delay requirement for new technology standards, instead allows flexibility in effective dates,
ACTION:
17. CM - Zoning Ordinance Amendments Title 23,
18. Droste, Taplin – Revision to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release Search Conditions of the Berkeley Police Department Law,
19. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
20. Rent Stabilization Board – Ballot Initiative Proposed Amendment to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance,
INFORMATION REPORT: 21. Youth Commission Work Plan 2022.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
NOD – Notices of Decision
2328 Channing re-locate building – 7/14/2022
2213 Fourth St construct parking garage 7/14/2022
747, 787 construct R & D building and parking lot 7/19/2022
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo construct mixed-use building - 9/29/2022
2018 Blake construct multi-family residential building – 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
July 19 –
July 26 – Special meeting at 4 pm on ballot measures
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing (start 4 pm)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

July 3 - July 10, 2022
Worth Noting:
Check the new city website for late postings https://berkeleyca.gov/

Tuesday at 11 am the Police Accountability Board is meeting on controlled equipment.
Wednesday at 2:30 pm the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) meets on regulating plastic and GHG emissions and Climate Action Plan. The Commission on Disability meets at 6 pm on emergency preparedness and dockless scooters. The Homeless Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm on Measure P spending. The Planning Commission meets at 7 pm with a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance changes and Affordable Housing Overly.
Thursday at 10:30 the Land Use Committee meets on an Efficiency Unit Ordinance and modifying the Zoning Ordinance to encourage/expand R&D in Berkeley. Council has a closed session at 4:30 pm. The Housing advisory Council meets on investigating violations and discrimination at Harriet Tubman Terrace.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am.

City Council July 12 regular meeting at 6 pm is available for comment. Use link https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-july-12-2022 and choose HTML or go to end of this notice to see full meeting agenda.

If you missed the Rent Board Convention, you have until Friday, July 8 to request a ballot request your ballot and until Friday, July 15 to turn in your ballot. For full information go to the Berkeley Tenants Convention website https://berkeleytenantsconvention.net/

The Housing Element Draft is available for comment from now until Thursday, July 14, 2022. Do not leave this to the last minute.
Draft: https://raimi.konveio.com/city-berkeley-housing-element-update-public-draft
Housing Element Update Webpage: https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Meetings Cancelled: Landmarks Preservation Commission, WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority),

Sunday, July 3, 2022 & Monday, July 4, 2022 – Holiday
Check your favorite websites for activities. There will be no fireworks display in Berkeley. On July 4, check before driving to Panoramic Way, Grizzly Peak and other viewing spots in the hills. Traffic is restricted.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83842714327
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 4271 4327
AGENDA: Continue review of internal policies relevant to Controlled Equipment and Controlled Equipment Impact Statements, local and state laws.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Wednesday, July 6, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86158614605
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 861 5861 4605
AGENDA: 2. Adopt Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food service Establishments, 3. Community Outreach and Education Events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout bags (i.e. bags for bulk items, fruits and vegetables), 4. Adopt and Ordinance establishing GHG limits, process for updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.C. Authorization to Close Central Library and all Branches on Sept 23 and 30 for two staff development days, D. FY 2023 Purchase Authorization in Excess of Director of Library Services. III. A. Salary increase to $1421/month for Director of Library Services, B. 2022 BOLT Priority Setting Review and Update, C. Collection Management Policy Update.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86209159746?pwd=WUlJRWRlUmJFUmV6NVJjWFAxdlRrUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 862 0915 9746 Passcode: 760148
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 5. Staff update new Disability Compliance Staff Guillermo Campos, C. 1. Emergency Preparedness, 2. Dockless scooter Presentation, 3. Elevator Ordinance, 4. Easy Does It, 5. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 6. Commission Workplan, 7. Accessibility of Voicemail System, 8. Participation in Commission on Disability, 9. Bike Plan, 10. ADA and City of Berkeley Programs and services, 11. ADA Pacific Center Training for Commissioners

Homeless Services Panel of Experts (HSPE) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 2. Public comment non-agenda items, 5. Staff presentation on request for Measure P monies for Pathways needs-ADA accommodations, palettes, 6. Staff proposal to extend community agency funding cycle, 7. Presentation from Abode on the Roadway, 8. Chair Update 9. Staff update on amount of subsidies used; Golden Bear as housing, Roadway, 1367 University, Horizon move from 742 Grayson, status of move of persons residing at trailers at 711 Harrison, 10. Placement of Measure P on 2028 Ballot, 11. Discuss HSPE needs to conduct duties effectively.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84978109535
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 7810 9535
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 4. Staff Report, 5. Chair Report, 6. Committee Reports, 9. Action: Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendments C-C Zoning District, C-E Zoning District, C-NS Zoning District, C-DMU District, Protected Uses, Setbacks, Usable Open Space, Required Parking Spaces, Design Review), 10. Discussion Affordable Housing Overlay and Local Density Bonus, 11. 2022-2023 Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, July 7, 2022
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83333124582
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 833 3312 4582
AGENDA: 2. Taplin – Efficiency Unit Ordinance, 3. Robinson, so-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin, Harrison – Keep Innovation in Berkeley, refer to CM and Planning Commission to modify Zoning Ordinance to encourage growth and retention of R&D, amend sections of MM and MU-LI districts for R&D, Amend parking, repeal BMC 23.206.080 Biosafety
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

City Council CLOSED Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81831321606
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 818 3132 1606
AGENDA: 1. Conference with property negotiators Berkeley Inn 1720 San Pablo price and terms property owner Ganga Holdings, LLC, 1250 – 1288 9th St, price and terms property owners Smith and Walters, Inc., 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 I.A.F.F., IBEW, Local 1245 SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, DEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association, 3. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated litigations Workers Comp Appeal ADJ11219150.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82836640285
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 828 3664 0285
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 5. Discussion/Action to Investigate Violations and Discrimination at Harriet Tubman Terrace 6. Discussion/Action to Extend Community Agency Contracts for One Year at Existing Levels and Postpone the Community agency Request for RFP until 2024.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Public Works Commission
AGENDA: Commission normally meets the 1st Thursday, no meeting posted, no notice of cancellation, check later in the week.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/public-works-commission

Friday, July 8, 2022
Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) at 9:30 am
In-person at The Graduate, 2600 Durant Ave
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, July 10, 2022

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Meeting JULY 12, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81476464690
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 814 7646 4690
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1. Annual Appropriations Ordinance FY 2023 $754,176,624 (gross), $625,939,999 (net)
2. goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement;
3. Voting Delegates – League of CA Cities Annual Conference,
4. Formal bid Solicitations $3,620,000
5. Amend Contract add $10,000 total $60,000 with Waters Moving & Storage to move Aging Services back to North Berkeley Senior Center,
6. Amend contract add $110,000 total $380,000 with Bartel Associates, LLC for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023,
7. Amend contract add $28,679 total $64,990 with Vestra Resources, Inc for Geographic Information System (GIS) Services 9/15/2018 – 6/30/2024,
8. Amend contract add $300,000 total $500,000 with Hamilton Tree Service, Inc. as needed tree services,
9. Amend contract add $200,000 total $700,000 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for as-needed tree services,
10. Amend contract add $26,000 total $1,145,580 with OBS Engineering, Inc. for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements Project,
11. Auditor’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention,
12. Arreguin – Amend Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services thru 6/30/2023,
13. Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn – Resolution joining House America, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to form partnerships with state, tribal and local governments to rehouse people experiencing homelessness,
14. Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 – CA Constitution currently prohibits slavery, but includes an exemption for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime Amendment 3 removes the exemption for involuntary servitude,
15. Taplin - Support for AB-1816 Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program – in CA it costs $100,000/yr to imprison one person and $25,000/yr for permanent supportive housing,
16. Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn - Support for SB 1063: Flexibility for Energy Innovation authorize CA Energy Commission (CEC) to make new technology standards effective sooner – removes 1 year delay requirement for new technology standards, instead allows flexibility in effective dates,
ACTION:
17. CM - Zoning Ordinance Amendments Title 23,
18. Droste, Taplin – Revision to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release Search Conditions of the Berkeley Police Department Law,
19. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
20. Rent Stabilization Board – Ballot Initiative Proposed Amendment to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance,
INFORMATION REPORT: 21. Youth Commission Work Plan 2022.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo construct mixed-use building - 9/29/2022
2018 Blake construct multi-family residential building - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
July 26 – Special meeting at 4 pm on ballot measures
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

June 26 - July 3, 2022
Worth Noting:
Light week ahead ending with the 4th of July long weekend.
Check the new city website for late postings https://berkeleyca.gov/
Monday at 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee will finalize the July 12 Council Agenda. Warrantless searches and the Vacancy Tax are both in the draft agenda for July 12.
Tuesday evening at 6 pm City Council will vote on the biennial budget for Fiscal Year 2023 & Fiscal Year 2024. Item 41. Under action is the goBerkeley SmartSpace residential metered parking pilots.
Wednesday is the Housing Elements Workshop #3 at 6 pm. It is unclear how much will be covered of a 152 page draft in a 20 minute presentation, but it is worth attending to learn what the City is planning and/or whether a mid-rise building will be your new neighbor. The entire document is 590 pages. The comment period ends July 14. This workshop is not on the City website front page as of 1:35 pm on June 25.

The Housing Element Draft is available for comment from now until Thursday, July 14, 2022. Do not leave this to the last minute.
Draft: https://raimi.konveio.com/city-berkeley-housing-element-update-public-draft
Housing Element Update Webpage: https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

City Council Summer Recess is July 27 – September 12, 2022.

Sunday, June 26, 2022
Pride weekend in SF with Pride Parade at 10:30 am

Equity Summit Series #9 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3aKPafw
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 818 2594 9827 Passcode: 028103
AGENDA: Honoring Black Men!
In Collaboration with Friends of Adeline

Monday, June 27, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85190159197
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 851 9015 9197
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 7/12/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates, Discussion/Action: 1. East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse Presentation, 2. SB 54 – solid waste reporting, packaging, to establish plastic pollution prevention, covers single-use packaging and plastic single-use food service ware.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83638169990
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 836 3816 9990
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation, a. Franklin v. City of Berkeley, US District Court – Northern District of CA Case No 3:20-cv 04090LB, b. Deal v. City of Berkeley, Alameda County Superior Court RG2110607, c. Emery v Deal v. City of Berkeley, Alameda County Superior Court RG20073792, e. Dominguez, et al v. City of Berkeley, US District Court – Northern District of CA Case No 3:21-cv-0899-SI, f. Secure Justice v. City of Berkeley, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 21CV003630.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82212647688
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 1264 7688
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details or check list of agenda items with added explanations at the bottom of this summary with key items bolded and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
HOUSING ELEMENT PUBLIC WORKSHOP #3 at 6 pm – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/HEUWorshop3
Teleconference: no teleconference given
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT POSTED IN THE CITY WEBSITE CALENDAR
AGENDA: Begins with Presentation Deadline to submit comment is July 14, 2022
Workshop announcement https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/31d2342
Provide comments on the draft plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/provide-comments-draft-plan-create-more-housing-berkeley
Housing Element Update with links to provide comment
https://cityofberkeley.info/HousingElement

Police Accountability Board Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318238840
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 823 1823 8840
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 3. Continue reviewing draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

2022 Rent Board Convention at 7 pm
Videoconference: bit.ly/2022ConventionZoom
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 824 6641 5703
AGENDA: Five seats are up for election, to request paper ballots, see candidate statements and other details use the link, July 8 last day to request a ballot, ballots must be returned by July 15.
https://berkeleytenantsconvention.net/

Thursday, June 30, 2022
Civic Arts Commission Policy Committee at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604910898
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252ID: 160 491 0898
AGENDA: Affordable Housing for Artists
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Friday, July 1, 2022
July 1 is not a holiday or reduced service day, just the beginning of a long weekend

Saturday, July 2, 2022 & Sunday, July 3, 2022
Long holiday weekend

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA FOR JULY 12, 2022 Regular Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85190159197
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 851 9015 9197
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. Formal bid solicitations $3,620,000, 2. Amend Contract add $10,000 total $60,000 to move Aging Services back to North Berkeley Senior Center, 3. Amend contract add $110,000 total $380,000 with Bartel Associates, LLC for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023, 4. Amend contract add $28,679 total $64,990 9/15/2018 – 6/30/2024, 5. Amend contract add $300,000 total $500,000 with Hamilton Tree Service, Inc. as needed tree services, 6. Amend contract add $200,000 total $700,000 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for as-needed tree services, 7. Amend contract add $26,000 total $1,145,580 with OBS Engineering, Inc. for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements Project, 8. Auditor’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention, 9. Taplin – Support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 – CA Constitution currently prohibits slavery, but includes an exemption for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime Amendment 3 removes the exemption for involuntary servitude, 10. Taplin - Support for AB-1816 Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program – in CA it costs $100,000/yr to imprison one person and $25,000/yr for permanent supportive housing, 11. Support for SB 1063: Flexibility for Energy Innovation authorize CA Energy Commission (CEC) to make new technology standards effective sooner – removes 1 year delay requirement for new technology standards, instead allows flexibility in effective dates, ACTION: 12. CM - Zoning Ordinance Amendments Title 23, 13. Droste, Taplin – Revision to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release Search Conditions of the Berkeley Police Department Law, 14. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials, 15. Voting Delegates – League of California Cities Annual Conference, 16. Vacancy Tax Ballot Initiative – 17. Rent Stabilization Board – Ballot Initiative Proposed Amendment to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance, 18. Arreguin – Resolution joining House America, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to form partnerships with state, tribal and local governments to rehouse people experiencing homelessness, 19. Arreguin – Amend Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services thru 6/30/2023, INFORMATION REPORT: Youth Commission Work Plan 2022.

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JUNE 28, 2022 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82212647688
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 1264 7688
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading items 1 – 13. 1. Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station zoning, EIR, MOA passed June 2, 2. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure M Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds, 3. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Library Improvements Measure FF 2008 4. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund General Obligation Bonds Measure G, S & I from years 1992, 1996, 2002, 5. FY 2023 Tax Rate: 0.0130% Affordable Housing Measure O 2018 6. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License on Large Non-profits $0.7573, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Paramedic Tax $0.0433, 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure FF Firefighting $0.1123, 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Maintenance Parks, City trees and Landscaping, $0.2039, 10. FY 2023 Tax Rate Measure T1 2nd reading general obligation bonds, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure E Services for Severely Disabled $0.01932, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure GG Fire Protection $0.05818, 13. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate: Library services $0.3906, 14. Continuation of COVID Emergency, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund 3. Continuation boards and commissions to meet via videoconference, 16. Extension of PAB Interim Director Katherine Lee salary $182,260.65, 17. Minutes, 18. Formal bid solicitations, $4,856,000, 19. FY 2023 Revision to investment policy confirms authority Director of Finance to make investments, 20. Appropriations limit for FY 2023 $328,834, 462, 21. Revenue Grant MediCal $4,200,000 FY 2023 – 2025, 22. Amend contract add $200,000 total $6,375,185.82 with O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 23. Accept Vision Zero Annual Report and direct CM to form coordinating committee to continue BerkDOT – may be held over to July, 24. P.O. $400,000 to purchase two chipper trucks, 25. P.O. $165,000 to purchase one CASE Tractor Loader, 26. P.O. add $1,900,000 total $10,744,000 and extend term to 12/31/2023 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment (EV charging infrastructure for city vehicles at the corporation yard a - $1 million request for 2023) - is not included in the CM proposed budget for 2023 – 2024 but is included in the Mayor’s proposed budget) 27. Contract $2,512,152 with Sposeto Engineering Inc. for FY 2022 Sidewalk Repair Project, 28. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $632,750 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services and extend to 12/31/2024, 29. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $750,000 with Alta Planning and Design, Inc, for On-Call Transportation Planning Services, 30. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with Community Design and Architecture for on-call transportation planning services, 31. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $650,000 with Clean Harbors, Inc for hazardous waste removal and disposal and extend to 6/30/2024, 32. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $423,534 with Don’s Tire Service, Inc for tire repair and replacement and extend to 6/30/2024, 33. Amend Contract with EBMUD CAP (Customer Assistance Program) expands 35% discount on sewer services for qualifying customers, 34. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – recommendation to use Measure FF funds as intended by voters – wildfire prevention, 35. Mental Health Commission – appoint Mary-Lee Smith and Glenn Turner to Commission, 36. Arreguin - Suspension of Sister City Relations with Dmitrov, Russia and Ulan-Ude, Russia, 37. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn– Support AB 2156 prohibits ghost guns, 38. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson – Support AB 256 Racial Justice for All allows retroactive appeals of past convictions and sentences with racial bias, 39. Taplin – Parking Minima for Mixed-Use Projects and Manufacturing Districts – reduces parking space requirements in manufacturing districts for mixed-use projects and changes off-street parking for manufacturing to a maximum, 40. Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn- Support AB 2408 and AB 2273 holding social media companies accountable,
ACTION: 41. CM – Clean Stormwater Fee, 42. CM – Street Lighting Assessment, 43. CM- Transfer Station Rates, 44. FY 2023 & 2024 Biennial Budget Adoption, 45. FY Annual Appropriations Ordinance $737,068,278 gross, $620,623,866, 46. Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2022-23 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes 47. CM – goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement; and 2. Adopt a Resolution approving the pilot proposals to be implemented and evaluated as part of the goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program. 48.a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Requests for Timely Fiscal Information on Measures FF and GG the Fire Dept and City Manage to provide the Commission with fiscal information for Measures FF and GG with monthly expenditure reports and proposed budgets, b. CM companion report acknowledges need to provide accurate, timely and relevant information, (Arreguin plans to move 48.b. to consent at meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 49. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2023, 50. Annual Update on Wells Fargo, 51. FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report, 52. FY 2022 3rd Quarter Investment Report, 53. HWCAC 2018-2023 Work Plan, 54. Annual Report LPC Actions, 55. Zero Waste Commission FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo construct mixed-use building - 9/29/2022
2018 Blake construct multi-family residential building - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

June 19 - June 26, 2022
Worth Noting:
All City meetings are currently virtual
Sunday - June 19th at 11 am – 7 pm Juneteenth Festival at Adeline and Alcatraz
Monday - City offices closed in observation of Juneteenth Holiday
Tuesday – City Council at 4 pm are the two continued items from June 14 Axon contract and police equipment, impact statements, policies and reports. At 6 pm is discussion and direction for potential ballot measures for a bond or bonds and parcel tax that may cover affordable housing, the marina, streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.
Wednesday – The new merged Environment and Climate Commission starts at 5 pm with an ambitious workplan and agenda. The Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm considers the Queen Shamiram sculpture placement (this is cool check the attachment for photos). The Disability Commission also meets at 6 pm and the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Police Accountability Board meet at 7 pm.
Thursday –The mayor is expected to present his proposed biennial budget for 2023 & 2024 at the 10 am Budget and Finance Committee. The Mental Health Commission meets at 7 pm and will receive an update on the SCU (Special Care Unit). The Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm with the 2213 Fourth Street and 747 (787) Bancroft Way project as the only action item (1 project, 2 sale of alcoholic beverages on consent). The 4 ½ story parking garage with 412 parking spaces accompanying the R & D & manufacturing project met with very vocal neighborhood opposition.

The June 28 Council Regular meeting agenda is available for comment. Use HTML to review individual items. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

The Housing Element Draft is available for comment from now until Thursday, July 14, 2022. Do not leave this to the last minute. If you review everything including all the appendixes it is 590 pages. The base element is 152 pages. The community workshop is June 29th from 6 to 8 pm.
Draft: https://raimi.konveio.com/city-berkeley-housing-element-update-public-draft
Housing Element Update Webpage: https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

January 6th hearings are Tuesday at 10 am and Thursday (?). The LA times lists the June 23 hearing starting at noon and cable MSNBC and CNN show 9 am with preview. To watch go to cable MSNBC, CNN or online for streaming and replays. Local TV and FOX are not broadcasting the hearings.

Sunday, June 19, 2022 – Father’s Day
Sunday, June 19th at 11 am – 7 pm Juneteenth Festival at Adeline and Alcatraz

Monday, June 20, 2022 – Juneteenth Holiday
The City of Berkeley recognizes Juneteenth as a holiday and all city offices will be closed on Monday in observation. At this writing, AB 1655 for California to recognize Juneteenth as a State paid holiday is pending. California has had a Juneteenth Day of Observance since 2003, but it is not an official state holiday.
President Biden signed into federal law on June 17, 2021, the recognition of June 19, 1885 as the end of slavery when Union Army Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas and informed slaves of their emancipation more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1883.
Remember there are states that in their ban of Critical Race Theory would interpret teachers explaining the origin and meaning of Juneteenth as crossing into prohibited topics, because Juneteenth cannot be explained without discussion of slavery. State by state bans: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2022/02/16/teacher-anti-crt-bills-coast-to-coast-a-state-by-state-guide/?sh=3a76cb004ff6

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
January 6 Hearing at 10 am

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 4 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81179114559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 7911 4559
AGENDA: 1. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software – moved to action Bartlett, Hahn, Harrison and continued from June 14th, 2. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report – continued from June 14th.
use link and HTML to see agenda and document details
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 6 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81179114559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 7911 4559
AGENDA: 1. Discussion and direction regarding Vision 2050 Program Plan and potential ballot measures for the November 8, 2022 election.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Civic Arts Commission at 6pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations/ Discussion & Action items: a0 Proposed placement of Queen Shamiram sculpture at redwood grove next to Maudelle Shirek (Old City Hall) Fred Parhad, Artist, Narsai and Venus David Donors (very cool – see attachment on website) , b) Artist Certification for Affordable Housing for Artists and Housing Element, c) Artist Cathy Lu for Cube Space exhibition
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Commission on disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86209159746?pwd=WUlJRWRlUmJFUmV6NVJjWFAxdlRrUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 862 0915 9746
AGENDA: 1. Emergency Preparedness, Evacuation and registries, 2. Dockless Scooter Presentation, 3. Elevator Update, 5. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 6. Commission Workplan, 7. Increasing Public Participation, 9. Berkeley Bike Plan, 10. ADA and City Programs, 11. ADA Pacific Center Training for Commissioners.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Reports, FF, GG, Overall call metrics, Special Reports, Status Commission Actions, 3. Annual Workplan, 4. Update on Red Curbs and Faded Parking Signs/Repairs, 6. CERT Training, New Commission Web Page.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88100099142
Teleconference: 1-669-9006833 ID: 881 0009 9142
AGENDA: 5. Update from Chair, 6. Update from Staff, 7. Workplan, 8. Climate Literacy, 9. Gas Station Ban and EV Charging Extension, 10. Fossil Free and Just Transition Overlay, 11. Potential Revenue Measure Process & Procedures a. Fossil Fuel Parcel Tax Recommendation (levied on properties which sell nonrenewable fuels such as gasoline or methane), Building Emission Tax, 12. Tracking Climate Action and Resilience Implementation Process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Police Accountability Board Regular Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Report on Juneteenth, 6. Director’s Report, 7. Chief’s Report, 8. B. Director Search, 9. a. Proposed Equipment Impact Statements, Use Policies, Military Equipment Policy and Annual Use Report, b. draft Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, June 23, 2022
January 6 hearing check news announcements for the latest schedule different sources list different starting times for the daytime hearing.

City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81460801605
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:814 6080 1605
AGENDA: 2. City Manager’s FY 2023 & 2024 Budget Discussion and possible action (expect Mayor Arreguin to present his proposed budget), 3. Council fiscal policies, 4. Energy Commission – Recommendation on climate, building electrification and sustainable transportation for 2023 & 2024, 5. Bartlett, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral, updated guidelines, procedures and staff expenditures, 6. CM – Investment policies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU and SCU update, 4. Selection of Mental Health Division Manager, 5. Mental Health Service Act FY2023 Annual Update, 6. Mental Health Manager’s Report, caseload stats, diversity-multicultural events list, 7. Review and Vote on Application from Judy Appel for Mental Health Commission, 8. Establish Education Subcommittee, 9. Site Visit, 10. Santa Rita Jail, 11. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

Zoning Adjustments Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83586319905
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 835 8631 9905
AGENDA: 2. 2328 Channing Way – on consent – demolish the rear, non-historic portion of City Landmark single-family residence relocate building closer to the street with 8 ft front yard setback where 10 ft is otherwise required and construct 4-story 45 ft tall residential building with 13 dwelling units immediately abutting the rear of the historic building to reduce the minimum building separation from 20 ft to zero and reduce minimum rear yard setback of 10-17 ft to 5 ft
3. 921 University – on consent – allow retail market to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off premises,
4. 925 University – on consent – allow service of beer, wine, and distilled spirits incidental to food service in full-service restaurant,
5. 2213 Fourth Street and 747 (787) Bancroft Way - on action staff recommend approve MND and both projects – 1) demolish three existing non-residential buildings and one duplex and construct a new 128,143 sq ft building (bird safe glass only west side) and 4.5 – story parking lot with 412 off-street auto parking spaces and one loading space, and 2) demolish six existing buildings and construct a 159143 sq ft 3-story building, 124,539 sq ft of R & D space and 34,604 sq ft of light manufacturing space and surface parking lot 76 off-street parking space and 5 loading spaces,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, June 24, 2022 & Saturday, June 25, 2022 – no city meetings/events found

Sunday, June 26, 2022
Equity Summit Series #9
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3aKPafw
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 818 2594 9827 Passcode: 028103
AGENDA: Honoring Black Men!
In Collaboration with Friends of Adeline

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JUNE 28, 2022 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82212647688
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 1264 7688
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading items 1 – 13. 1. Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station zoning, EIR, MOA passed June 2, 2. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure M Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds, 3. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Library Improvements Measure FF 2008 4. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund General Obligation Bonds Measure G, S & I from years 1992, 1996, 2002, 5. FY 2023 Tax Rate: 0.0130% Affordable Housing Measure O 2018 6. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License on Large Non-profits $0.7573, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Paramedic Tax $0.0433, 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure FF Firefighting $0.1123, 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Maintenance Parks, City trees and Landscaping, $0.2039, 10. FY 2023 Tax Rate Measure T1 2nd reading general obligation bonds, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure E Services for Severely Disabled $0.01932, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure GG Fire Protection $0.05818, 13. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate: Library services $0.3906, 14. Continuation of COVID Emergency, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund 3. Continuation boards and commissions to meet via videoconference, 16. Extension of PAB Interim Director Katherine Lee salary $182,260.65, 17. Minutes, 18. Formal bid solicitations, $4,856,000, 19. FY 2023 Revision to investment policy confirms authority Director of Finance to make investments, 20. Appropriations limit for FY 2023 $328,834, 462, 21. Revenue Grant MediCal $4,200,000 FY 2023 – 2025, 22. Amend contract add $200,000 total $6,375,185.82 with O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 23. Accept Vision Zero Annual Report and direct CM to form coordinating committee to continue BerkDOT – may be held over to July, 24. P.O. $400,000 to purchase two chipper trucks, 25. P.O. $165,000 to purchase one CASE Tractor Loader, 26. P.O. add $1,900,000 total $10,744,000 and extend term to 12/31/2023 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment (EV charging infrastructure for city vehicles at the corporation yard a - $1 million request for 2023) - is not included in the CM proposed budget for 2023 – 2024) 27. Contract $2,512,152 with Sposeto Engineering Inc. for FY 2022 Sidewalk Repair Project, 28. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $632,750 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services and extend to 12/31/2024, 29. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $750,000 with Alta Planning and Design, Inc, for On-Call Transportation Planning Services, 30. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with Community Design and Architecture for on-call transportation planning services, 31. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $650,000 with Clean Harbors, Inc for hazardous waste removal and disposal and extend to 6/30/2024, 32. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $423,534 with Don’s Tire Service, Inc for tire repair and replacement and extend to 6/30/2024, 33. Amend Contract with EBMUD CAP (Customer Assistance Program) expands 35% discount on sewer services for qualifying customers, 34. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – recommendation to use Measure FF funds as intended by voters – wildfire prevention, 35. Mental Health Commission – appoint Mary-Lee Smith and Glenn Turner to Commission, 36. Arreguin - Suspension of Sister City Relations with Dmitrov, Russia and Ulan-Ude, Russia, 37. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn– Support AB 2156 prohibits ghost guns, 38. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson – Support AB 256 Racial Justice for All allows retroactive appeals of past convictions and sentences with racial bias, 39. Taplin – Parking Minima for Mixed-Use Projects and Manufacturing Districts – reduces parking space requirements in manufacturing districts for mixed-use projects and changes off-street parking for manufacturing to a maximum, 40. Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn- Support AB 2408 and AB 2273 holding social media companies accountable,
ACTION: 41. CM – Clean Stormwater Fee, 42. CM – Street Lighting Assessment, 43. CM- Transfer Station Rates, 44. FY 2023 & 2024 Biennial Budget Adoption, 45. FY Annual Appropriations Ordinance $737,068,278 gross, $620,623,866, 46. Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2022-23 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes 47. CM – goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement; and 2. Adopt a Resolution approving the pilot proposals to be implemented and evaluated as part of the goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program. 48.a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Requests for Timely Fiscal Information on Measures FF and GG the Fire Dept and City Manage to provide the Commission with fiscal information for Measures FF and GG with monthly expenditure reports and proposed budgets, b. CM companion report acknowledges need to provide accurate, timely and relevant information, (Arreguin plans to move 48.b. to consent at meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 49. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2023, 50. Annual Update on Wells Fargo, 51. FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report, 52. FY 2022 3rd Quarter Investment Report, 53. HWCAC 2018-2023 Work Plan, 54. Annual Report LPC Actions, 55. Zero Waste Commission FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date - 9/29/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion – Streets Parcel Tax and Bond
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

June 12 - 19, 2022
Worth Noting:
To look for city sponsored events, like films in the park and check for meetings announced on short notice, use the new city website https://berkeleyca.gov/. This summary of meetings which is already long will only list city meetings and key community meetings/events. Key items are bolded and underlined.

Sunday, June 12th at 5 pm is the production of ROE at the Brower Center by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. The staged reading of ROE is free (thanks to donations), seating is limited, reservations are highly recommended. A second final reading of ROE is at the Marsh, June 16th at 7 pm.
Monday at 10 am the Council Committee on Health, Equity agenda items are the Fair workweek and re-entry employment and guaranteed income. At 2:30 pm the Agenda committee finalizes the agenda for the June 28th regular Council meeting at 6 pm – item 10 BerkDOT, 13. Add $1.900,000 to City cost of Diesel fuel note that a $1,000,000 request to install EV charging at the corporation yard for city vehicles is not included in the CM proposed budget, 28. Pilot of charging for parking in neighborhoods,
Tuesday City Council at 6 pm action items 30. Proposed biennial budget, 32. Police Equipment, 33. Parking enforcement in fire zones, 34. VACANCY TAX, 35. Home electrification pilot.
Wednesday Commission on Aging at 1:30, FITES meets on plastic ordinance at 2:30, and the Human Welfare & Community Action meets at 6:30 pm.
Thursday 6pm the Fair Campaign Practices & Open Government meets at 6 pm on election enforcement referrals. At 7 pm the DRC takes up 742 Grayson a manufacturing R&D with a 7-story 325 parking space garage and the last reading of ROE at the Marsh is at 7 pm. (
Sunday, June 19th at 11 am – 7 pm Juneteenth Festival at Adeline and Alcatraz

The schedule of the January 6th hearings for the coming week (in Pacific Time) and what will be covered – Monday, June 13 at 7 am PT will cover how Donald Trump and his advisors knew that he infact lost the election but still engaged in a massive effort to spread false and fraudulent information that the election was stolen, Wednesday, June 15 at 7 am PT will cover how Trump corruptly planned to replace the US Attorney General so the Justice Department would spread false stolen election claims, Thursday, June 16th at 10 am PT will focus on Trump’s efforts to pressure Pence to refuse to count electoral votes on January 6th..

Sunday, June 12, 2022
ROE at 5 pm at the David Brower Center Goldman Theater at 2150 Allston Way
Staged reading of ROE produced by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley performance of Roe by Lisa Loomer directed by Susannah Wood and organized by Carol Marasovic of the City of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women
Admission is free - reservations are highly recommended,
https://www.aeofberkeley.org/productions/upcoming-shows/378-roe-by-lisa-loomer
donations to cover the production costs are welcome send to:
Berkeley Actors Ensemble / ROE, PO Box 663, Berkeley, CA 94701

Monday, June 13, 2022
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee at 10 am (members Hahn, Kesawani, Bartlett)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87917512317
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 1751 2317
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda items, 2.a. Harrison submitted to Labor Commission in 2018 - Fair Workweek Ordinance – adopt first reading, b. Companion report from CM Williams Ridley – Lisa Warhuus – study it, analyze costs, 3. Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Guaranteed Income Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82262362092
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 6236 2092
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/12/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED session 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88324327577
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 883 2432 7577
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel, existing litigation a. Ruegg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley, RG1890003
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-june-13-2022

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83933192334
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, or go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 15, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm (members Harrison, Robinson, Taplin)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82152744860
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 5274 4860
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda items, 2. Harrison & Hahn - Ordinance to regulate plastic bags at retail and food service establishments, 3. Energy Commission – Community outreach on proposed regulations for use of carryout and pre-checkout bags, 4. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett, Hahn - Ordinance establishing emergency GHG limits, process for updated Climate Action Pan, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and regional collaboration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Commission on Aging at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 726 7423 9145
AGENDA: Presentation Older Adult Community Forum 2. Public comments on non-agenda items, Discussion/Action: 4. Letter to Council regarding Hopkins Corridor Project, 5. Letter to Council regarding Commission vacancies,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. Single Audit Report, 6. Review of East Bay Community Law Center, 9. Subcommittee on Homelessness, 10. Alta Bates, 11l Easy Does it lapse in services, 12. Senior housing programs, 13. Discuss potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds/taxes, 14. Possible site visit to Pathways facility.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83338876936 - corrected link
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 833 3887 6936
AGENDA: 742 Grayson – Majority Recommendations – Demolish two existing industrial buildings and construct a new four story 62’ tall manufacturing and research and development facility with 35,352 sq ft of ground floor manufacturing space and 7-story parking garage with 325 parking spaces.
2439 Durant – Preliminary Design Review – Demolish an existing 2-story commercial building and construct a new 7-story mixed-use building with 7,799 sq ft of commercial space, 22 residential units, a roof deck, and indoor bike parking space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89363688641
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 893 6368 8641
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on subjects not on the agenda, 7. City Clerk Department enforcement referrals to the California Fair Political Practices Commission for discussion and possible action, a. Stephen Murphy for Council 2020, b. Todd Andrew for Council for 2020, c. Bahman Ahmadi for Rent Stabilization Board 2020, d. Soulmaz Panahi for Rent Board 2020, e. Wendy Saenz Hood Neufeld for Rent Board 2022, 11. Brown Act Training presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

ROE at 7 pm at the Marsh 2120 at Allston Way
Staged reading of ROE produced by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley performance of Roe by Lisa Loomer directed by Susannah Wood and organized by Carol Marasovic of the City of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women
Admission is free - reservations are highly recommended,
https://www.aeofberkeley.org/productions/upcoming-shows/378-roe-by-lisa-loomer
donations to cover the production costs are welcome send to:
Berkeley Actors Ensemble / ROE, PO Box 663, Berkeley, CA 94701

Friday, June 17, 2022 & Saturday, June 18, 2022
No City meetings found check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for city sponsored events

Sunday, June 19, 2022
Sunday, June 19th at 11 am – 7 pm Juneteenth Festival at Adeline and Alcatraz

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for JUNE 28, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82262362092
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 6236 2092
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: (CM items 1 – 20) 1. 2nd reading Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station zoning, EIR, MOA passed June 2, 2. Continuation COVID emergency, 3. Continuation boards and commissions to meet via videoconference, 4. Minutes, 5. Formal bid solicitations, $4,856,000, 6. FY 2023 Revision to investment policy confirms authority Director of Finance to make investments, 7. Approriations limit for FY 2023 $328,834, 462, 8. Revenue Grant MediCal $4,200,000 FY 2023 – 2025, 9. Amend contract add $200,000 total $6,375,185.82 with O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 10. Accept Vision Zero Annual Report and direct CM to form coordinating committee to continue BerkDOT, 11. P.O. $400,000 to purchase two chipper trucks, 12. P.O. $165,000 to purchase one CASE Tractor Loader, 13. P.O. add $1,900,000 total $10,744,000 and extend term to 12/31/2023 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment (EV charging infrastructure for city vehicles at the corporation yard a - $1 million request for 2023 - is not included in the CM proposed budget for 2023 – 2024) 14. Contract $2,512,152 with Sposeto Engineering Inc. for FY 2022 Sidewalk Repair Project, 15. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $632,750 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services and extend to 12/31/2024, 16. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $750,000 with Alta Planning and Design, Inc, for On-Call Transportation Planning Services, 17. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with Community Design and Architecture for on-call transportation planning services, 18. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $650,000 with Clean Harbors, Inc for hazardous waste removal and disposal and extend to 6/30/2024, 19. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $423,534 with Don’s Tire Service, Inc for tire repair and replacement and extend to 6/30/2024, 20. Amend Contract with EBMUD CAP (Customer Assistance Program) expands 35% discount on sewer services for qualifying customers, 21. Mental Health Commission – appoint Mary-Lee Smith and Glenn Turner to Commission, 22. Taplin – Support AB 2156 prohibits ghost guns, 23. Taplin – Support AB 256 Racial Justice for All allows retroactive appeals of past convictions and sentences with racial bias, 24. Hahn Support AB 2408 and AB 2273 holding social media companies accountable, ACTION: 25. CM – Clean Stormwater Fee, 26. CM – Street Lighting Assessment, 27. CM- Transfer Station Rates, 28. CM – goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement; and 2. Adopt a Resolution approving the pilot proposals to be implemented and evaluated as part of the goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program. 29. FY 2023 & 2024 Biennial Budget Adoption, 30. FY Annual Appropriations Ordinace $737,068,278 gross, $620,623,866, 31. Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2022-23 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 32.a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Request for Timely Fiscal Information on Measures FF and GG, b. CM companion report acknowledges need to provide accurate, timely and relevant information, 33. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – recommendation to use Measure FF funds as intended by voters, 34. Arreguin - Suspension of Sister City Relations with Dmitrov, Russia and Ulan-Ude, Russia, 35. Taplin – Parking Minima for Mixed-Use Projects and Manufacturing Districts – reduces parking space requirements in manufacturing districts for mixed-use projects and changes off-street parking for manufacturing to a maximum, 36. Robinson, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin - Referral to CM – Keep Innovation in Berkeley, encourage R & D in Berkeley amends zoning, INFORMATION REPORTS: 37. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2023, 38. Annual Update on Wells Fargo, 39. FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report, 40. FY 2022 3rd Quarter Investment Report, 41. HWCAC 2018-2023 Work Plan, 42. Annual Report LPC Actions, 43. Zero Waste Commission FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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6/14/2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83933192334
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 839 3319 2334
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading contract with CalPERS, 2. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization merging the Homeless Commission into the Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 3. CM – Ballot Measure related to housing for persons of Low-Income, 4. $5000 Donation to Animal shelter from the U.C. Davis Koret Medicine Program, 5. Formal Bid Solicitations $270,000, 6. Temporary appropriations FY 2023 $50,000,000, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds 0.0075% (Measure M, November 2012 Election), 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation bonds at 0.0058% (Measure FF, 2008 election) , 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt service on 2015 Refunding general (Measures G, S, I) Obligation Bonds at 0.0130% (Measures G, S, &I), 10. FY Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the (Measure O) Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds 0.0200%, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits Adopt 1st reading of Ordinance setting the FY 2023 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.7573 per sq ft, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0433 per sq ft, 13. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention $0.1126 (Measure FF), 14. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping $0.2039 per sq ft, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds 0.0160% (Measure T1, 2016 election), 16. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled $0.01932 (Measure E), 17. FY 2023 Tax Rate Fire protection and emergency response and preparedness (Measure GG) at $0.05818 per sq ft of improvements for dwelling units and $0.08804 per sq ft for all other improvements, 18. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate for funding the Provision of Library Services, $0,2583 per sq ft dwellings and $0,3906 per sq ft industrial, commercial and industrial buildings, 19. Designate Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 20. St. Paul Terrace Housing Trust Fund Reservation $8,551,040 in Housing trust Funds for Community Housing Development Corporation’s St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby), 21. Classification and Salary: Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator monthly salary $11,219.88 to $13,775.00 effective 6/15/2022, 22. Contract Amendment $598,560 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s (Self-Insurance) Worker’s Compensation Funds, 23. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software, 24. Commission Reorganization creating Transportation and Infrastructure Commission combines the Transportation and Public Works Commissions, 25. Final Map of Tract 8621 1169 – 1173 Hearst 5 unit residential condominium project, 26. Peace and Justice Commission – Call for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire, 27. Recommendation Council revise Resolution No. 69,917 regarding procurement, sales and service of sugar-sweetened beverages, 28. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison – Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials, 29. Robinson – Support for SB 1389 Low-Level Vehicle Infractions, ACTION: 30. FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #2, 31. Council comments on the FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 32. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 33. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2&3, 34. Harrison - Refer to the City Attorney and City Manager an Empty Homes Tax Ordinance for the November 8, 2022 Ballot – VACANCY TAX, 35. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral – Establish a Pilot of Existing Home Electrification, INFORMATION REPORTS: 36. City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update, 37. Results of general Obligation Bonds: $40,000,000 City of Berkeley 2022 Series B (2018 Measure O: Affordable Housing Federally taxable), 38. CM - Update on the Implementation of Fair & Impartial Policing Task Force, 39. City Auditor’s Office 2021 Peer Review Results.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

June 5 - June 12, 2022
Worth Noting:
Monday morning at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee will hear the City Manager’s request on Police Equipment, there are no documents attached revealing the content of the request. The entire nature of a request from the City Manager to a policy committee is highly unusual and has never happened previously at any council committee. This bears watching. P&J Commission meets at 7 pm.
Tuesday no meetings so we can finish turning in our ballots by 8 pm.
Wednesday evening all three meetings Homeless Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission and Police Accountability Board start at 7 pm. Homeless Commission will have Q &A on moving homeless to the Roadway Inn and shutting down homeless trailers/vehicles at 701 Harrison. The PAB will receive an update from the BPD on the mass shooting plot.
Thursday morning at 10 am the biennial budget for years 2023 & 2024 planning continues at the Budget Committee. The BART Board meeting starts at 9 am with Item 9.B. on agenda Authorize the Executive Decision Documents for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART developments.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am.

Sunday at 5 pm is the production of ROE at the Brower Center by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. The staged reading of ROE is free (thanks to donations), seating is limited, reservations are highly recommended. A second final reading of ROE is at the Marsh, June 16th at 7 pm.

The June 14th City Council regular 6 pm meeting agenda is posted on the city website and included after the list of city meetings with key items highlighted and underlined.
Roe at The Marsh
Check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for late/short notice postings of city meetings

Monday, June 6 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am (members Taplin, Kesawani, Wengraf)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85976492058
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 7649 2058
AGENDA: from City Manager – Police Equipment (NO DOCUMENTS FROM CITY MANAGER INCLUDED IN POSTING FOR AGENDA ITEM) as of 3:27 pm June 3, 2022
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81760862149
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 817 6086 2149
AGENDA: Commission Updates & Chair report, 6. Secretary’s report, Discussion/Action Items: 7. United Nations Global Goals and Human Rights Community Presentation, 8. Pass a Resolution Declaring the City of Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Rights, 9. Pass a resolution to endorse S. 1139 Selective Service Repeal Act of 2021, 10. Presentation and Discussion with Ms. Joemy Ito-Gates, BUSD K-12 Ethnic Studies Teacher, 11. Update and Discussion on Police Accountability, Reform, Reimagining and Budget process, 12. Pass Resolution in support of Peaceful Future, 13. Discuss Council support of African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) in the Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Measure, 14. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 – ELECTION DAY
TURN in BALLOTS before 8 pm

Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA Updates/Action Items: 5. Measure P recommendations, 6. Abode Services questions and answers on transition from People’s Park to Roadway Inn, Roadway Inn conditions, plans and programming for Roadway Inn residents, 7. Planned displacement of residents from trailers at 701 Harrison and housing and services to be provided, 8. Safe injection sites, 9. Staff report on movement of unhoused persons during COVID, 10. Pathways STAIR Center Data Report, 11. Data-driven approaches to functional zero, 12. Pathways STAIR Center ADA accessibility.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-commission

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission (PRW) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88615938134
Teleconference:1-669-900-6833 ID: 886 1593 8134
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Report, 7. Director’s Report Ferris, Discussion/Action: 8. City Proposed PRW Operations and CIP Budget, 9. Incorporate Marina Streets into Citywide 2050 Street Paving Plan, 10. Impact of future street improvements on Parks Tax Fund
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront

Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board Member’s Report, Director PAB, 6. Director PAB report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. Consider forming outreach and Lexipol subcommittees, 10. A. PAB role in selecting permanent Director, b. Proposed Equipment Impact Statements, Use Policies, Military Equipment Policy and Annual Use Report, c. Receive update from BPD regarding arrest of suspect in mass shooting plot, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION: Complaint #22. Click on arrow/carrot to access 228 page agenda packet.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, June 9, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85306172119
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 853 0617 2119
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda items, 2. Discussion Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP Recommendations from CM, (BUDGET NOT POSTED – check later) 3. Fiscal Policies, 4. Energy Commission - Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 & 2024, 5. Bartlett, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin, Robinson - Budget Referral and Updated Guidelines and Procedures for City Council Office Expenditures,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

BART Board at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86077487448
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 860 7748 7448 *9 to raise your hand, *6 to unmute
AGENDA: 9 B. BART to Authorize Executive Decision Documents Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Transit-Oriented Development (packet 331 pages)
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Friday, June 10 2022 – City Reduced Service Day

Saturday, June 11, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, June 12, 2022
ROE at 5 pm at the David Brower Center Goldman Theater.
Produced by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley performance of Roe by Lisa Loomer directed by Susannah Wood and organized by Carol Marasovic of the City of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women
Admission is free - reservations are highly recommended,
https://www.aeofberkeley.org/productions/upcoming-shows/378-roe-by-lisa-loomer
donations to cover the production costs are welcome send to:
Berkeley Actors Ensemble / ROE, PO Box 663, Berkeley, CA 94701
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6/14/2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83933192334
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 839 3319 2334
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading contract with CalPERS, 2. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization merging the Homeless Commission into the Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 3. CM – Ballot Measure related to housing for persons of Low-Income, 4. $5000 Donation to Animal shelter from the U.C. Davis Koret Medicine Program, 5. Formal Bid Solicitations $270,000, 6. Temporary appropriations FY 2023 $50,000,000, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds 0.0075% (Measure M, November 2012 Election), 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation bonds at 0.0058% (Measure FF, 2008 election) , 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt service on 2015 Refunding general (Measures G, S, I) Obligation Bonds at 0.0130% (Measures G, S, &I), 10. FY Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the (Measure O) Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds 0.0200%, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits Adopt 1st reading of Ordinance setting the FY 2023 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.7573 per sq ft, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0433 per sq ft, 13. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention $0.1126 (Measure FF), 14. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping $0.2039 per sq ft, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds 0.0160% (Measure T1, 2016 election), 16. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled $0.01932 (Measure E), 17. FY 2023 Tax Rate Fire protection and emergency response and preparedness (Measure GG) at $0.05818 per sq ft of improvements for dwelling units and $0.08804 per sq ft for all other improvements, 18. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate for funding the Provision of Library Services, $0,2583 per sq ft dwellings and $0,3906 per sq ft industrial, commercial and industrial buildings, 19. Designate Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 20. St. Paul Terrace Housing Trust Fund Reservation $8,551,040 in Housing trust Funds for Community Housing Development Corporation’s St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby), 21. Classification and Salary: Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator monthly salary $11,219.88 to $13,775.00 effective 6/15/2022, 22. Contract Amendment $598,560 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s (Self-Insurance) Worker’s Compensation Funds, 23. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software, 24. Commission Reorganization creating Transportation and Infrastructure Commission combines the Transportation and Public Works Commissions, 25. Final Map of Tract 8621 1169 – 1173 Hearst 5 unit residential condominium project, 26. Peace and Justice Commission – Call for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire, 27. Recommendation Council revise Resolution No. 69,917 regarding procurement, sales and service of sugar-sweetened beverages, 28. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison – Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials, 29. Robinson – Support for SB 1389 Low-Level Vehicle Infractions, ACTION: 30. FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #2, 31. Council comments on the FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 32. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 33. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2&3, 34. Harrison - Refer to the City Attorney and City Manager an Empty Homes Tax Ordinance for the November 8, 2022 Ballot – VACANCY TAX, 35. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral – Establish a Pilot of Existing Home Electrification, INFORMATION REPORTS: 36. City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update, 37. Results of general Obligation Bonds: $40,000,000 City of Berkeley 2022 Series B (2018 Measure O: Affordable Housing Federally taxable), 38. CM - Update on the Implementation of Fair & Impartial Policing Task Force, 39. City Auditor’s Office 2021 Peer Review Results.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, ask for it to be restored
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

May 29, 2022 - June 5, 2022
Worth Noting – Big Week Ahead after Monday off for Memorial Day Holiday:
Tuesday morning at 11 am the Police Accountability Board (PAB) subcommittee will continue work on police equipment policies and reporting. Tuesday evening is City Council the budget and with more budget referrals on the agenda.
Wednesday evening at 7 pm the Planning Commission will have a presentation on standards for middle size multi-unit housing. These are duplexes to eight plus units in projects up to three stories in height. The size of the packet is misleading as there is a lot to absorb in the 16 pages on middle housing.
Thursday at 6 pm is the special City Council meeting on the Ashby and North Berkeley BART housing projects. Be prepared for a long night as the two opposing sides make their case, the build it tall 12 stories to twenty stories or more and the build it moderate size 7 stories with lots of affordable housing. The Planning Department staff recommended 7 stories as did the Community Advisory Group (CAG).

Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Update on Projects / Goals for 2022 – overview, banners, flower baskets, landscaping
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Police Accountability Board Controlled Equipment Use & Reporting Subcommittee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83842714327
Teleconference:1-669-900-6833 ID: 838 4271 4327
AGENDA: 5. Continue to develop plan for addressing Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies, Annual Equipment Use Report and Military Equipment Policy 709. (packet 129 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89809254894
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 0925 4894
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and agenda items 1 – 7.
1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 6/14/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals, Unfinished Business for Scheduling: Surveillance Technology and Acquisition Report and Surveillance use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting: In-person or virtual
In-person at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88127787306
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 2778 7306
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86132853741
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 861 3285 3741
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda matters, 2. Harrison, Hahn - Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Services Establishments, 3. Energy Commission – Community Outreach and Education events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout Bags, 4. Taplin – Regulation of autonomous Vehicles, 5. Harrison, co-sponsors Barlett, Hahn, Ordinance Establishing GHG limits, Process for Climate Action Plan Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, 6. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn, Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution (resolution pages 183 - 209)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) CLOSED at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: Employee performance evaluation of Director of Library Services
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.C. Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification with 4% Salary Increase, III.A. Revised Bulletin Board and Free Printed Policy.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability web post states start at 5:30 pm on June 1, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87196261280?pwd=Tk1DbTBKVVZidzB1NHdZV2VyL2lmQT09
AGENDA: there is no agenda posted with the date of June 1, documents are dated as May 18, 2022
Check website for corrections.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

Community Health Commission Entheogenic Plants Subcommittee at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89355925285?pwd=QS96Q04zb0phZWNSdUVobEJ6Y21kdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 893 5592 5285 Passcode: 742735
AGENDA: Develop workplan and assign tasks
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 7. Discussion and approval of report to be submitted to Council for June 22 budget, 8. Discussion of what Homeless Services Panel of Experts needs from staff to make fully informed budget recommendations moving forward.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83098891817
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 830 9889 1817
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 4. Staff Report including future items, 5. Chair Report, 6. Committee Reports, ACTION: 9. Objective Standards for Middle Housing presentation and feedback, 10. Commission 2022 – 2023 Workplan (workplan is not published in agenda packet)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, June 2, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING on BART PROJECTS at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting: In-person or videoconference
In-person at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86518584336
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 865 1858 4336
AGENDA: One agenda item 1. Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station areas: Proposed Zoning and general Plan amendments, City and BART Joint Vision and Priorities, Associated Environmental Review Documents and City and BART Memorandum of agreement
use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, (packet 130 pages, supplemental Memorandum of Agreement 25 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-june-2-2022
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Planning webpage
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/ashby-and-north-berkeley

Community Health Commission Cannabis Subcommittee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89355925285?pwd=QS96Q04zb0phZWNSdUVobEJ6Y21kdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 893 5592 5285 Passcode: 742735
AGENDA: Discuss work plan objectives
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86708915133
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 867 0891 5133
AGENDA: 5. 2200 block of Piedmont Ave – Olmsted landscape design – Structural Alteration Permit
6. 1650 Shattuck – Demolition referral
7. 2733 Buena Vista Way – structural alteration Permit
8. 2065 Kittredge – Structural Alteration Permit (Shattuck Cinemas)
9. 742 Grayson – demolition Referral
10. 1820 – 8128 San Pablo @ Hearst – Demolition Referral (Albatross Pub)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid meeting in-person or virtual
In-person: 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Report Chair, 4. Reports of Directors, 5. Reports Staff a. San Francisco Bay Ferry Marketing Update, Emergency Response Update, MV Dorado Event, b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, c. Federal Legislative Update, d. State Legislative Update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 7. FY 2023 Budget and Salary Schedule includes Berkeley, 8. Authorize Actions to receive funding to support FY 2023 operating and capital budget, 9. Approve disadvantaged business enterprise goals for FY 2023 – 2025,
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, June 3, 2022 & Saturday, June 4, 2022 & Sunday, March June 5, 2022
No city meetings found check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for late announcements

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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89809254894
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 0925 4894
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
6/14/2022 DRAFT AGENDA:
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading contract with CalPERS, 2. CM – Ballot Measure related to housing for persons of Low-Income, 3. $5000 Donation to Animal shelter from the U.C. Davis Koret Medicine Program, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations $270,000, 5. Temporary appropriations FY 2023 $50,000,000, 6. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds 0.0075% (Measure M, November 2012 Election), 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation bonds at 0.0058% (Measure FF, 2008 election) , 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt service on 2015 Refunding general Obligation Bonds at 0.0130% (Measures G, S, &I), 9. FY Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds 0.0200%, 10. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits Adopt 1st reading of Ordinance setting the FY 2023 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.7573 per sq ft, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0433 per sq ft, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention $0.1126 (Measure FF), 13. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping $0.2039 per sq ft, 14. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds 0.0160% (Measure T1, 2016 election), 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled $0.01932 (Measure E), 16. Designate Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 17. St. Paul Terrace Housing Trust Fund Reservation $8,551,040 in Housing trust Funds for Community Housing Development Corporation’s St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby), 18. Classification and Salary: Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator monthly salary $11,219.88 to $13,775.00 effective 6/15/2022, 19. Contract Amendment $598,560 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s (Self-Insurance) Worker’s Compensation Funds, 20. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software, 21. Commission Reorganization creating Transportation and Infrastructure Commission combines the Transportation and Public Works Commissions, 22. Final Map of Tract 8621 1169 – 1173 Hearst 5 unit residential condominium project, 23. Peace and Justice Commission – Call for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire, 24. Robinson – Support for SB 1389 Low-Level Vehicle Infractions, ACTION: 25. FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #2, 26. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 27. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2&3, 28. Recommendation Council revise Resolution No. 69,917 regarding procurement, sales and service of sugar-sweetened beverages, INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update, 30. Results of general Obligation Bonds: $40,000,000 City of Berkeley 2022 Series B (2018 Measure O: Affordable Housing Federally taxable), 31. CM - Update on the Implementation of Fair & Impartial Policing Task Force, 32. City Auditor’s Office 2021 Peer Review Results.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting: In-person or videoconference
In-person at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88127787306
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 2778 7306
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda with document details,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 2. Minutes, 3. Resolution Supporting Sale of 3404 King and transfer of the Turning Point transitional housing program for homeless youth from Fred Finch Youth Center to Larkin Street Youth Services, 4. Commission Reorganization - Homeless Panel of Experts to add functions of Homeless Commission, 5. Assessments Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District, 6. Assessments Downtown Business Improvement District, 7. Assessments North Shattuck Business Improvement District, 8. Assessments Telegraph Business Improvement District, 9. $535,000 formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Resolution providing notice Council will adopt an appropriations limit on June 28, 2022 for FY 2023, amount limit will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office on or before June 13, 11. Revenue Grant Agreements for 2023 1. Foster Care Program $93,187, 2. BHS and Berkeley Tech $181,208, 3. School Linked Health Services $200,011, 4. Tobacco Prevention $78,960, 12. Revenue Grant $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program, 13. Revenue Grant $120,000 for Essential Access Health 4/1/2022 to 3/30/2023, 14. Revenue Grants FY 2023 1. CHDP and EPSDT for children in foster care $358,309, 2. MCAH $381,147, 3. Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000, 4. Immunization Program $1,185,901,5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) $265,000, 15. Revenue Grant TB control Program $14,000, 16. Contract $135,000 with Interior Motions for new furniture for Public Health Division offices 4/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 17. Transfer CA Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Funds $2,267,355 to BUSD for coordination and provision of Mental Health Services, 18. Approve Proposed Projects anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for FY 2023, 19. Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update and Grant Application opportunities, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Contract $428,950 with Nema Construction for FY 2022 Street Light Maintenance Project, 22. Contract $21,551,718 with Zanker Recycling for Construction and Demolition Materials Hauling, Sorting and Marketing Services, 5 yr term July 1, 2022 – 6/30/2027 with option to extend for two 5 year periods, 23. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,640,000 with TK Elevator for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services, 24. Amend contract add $50,000 total $130,000 with MSR Mechanical LLC to on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, 25. Amend contract add $400,000 total $1,675,304 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Downtown Streets Team for expanded services, 26. Amend contract add $250,000 total $2,725,200 with CF Contracting for Sacramento Complete Streets Improvements Project, 27. Purchase Order $345,188 Pape Machinery, Inc for completed rebuild and repair of Zero Waste Division’s John Deere Wheel Loader, 28. Civic Arts Commission - authorization request for additional meeting in 2022, 29. Civic Arts Commission – Increase budget allocation by$41,685 total $200,000 for Festival Grants Program, 30. Arreguin, co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn, Harrison - Budget referral $1,000,000 from ARPA to launch a needs-based grant program for Berkeley based small businesses (under 50 employees)to provide supplemental assistance to cover outstanding commercial rent debt and legal assistance, 31. Taplin – Budget referral $1,000,000 for Ceasefire Program staffing, 32. Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – Budget referral $350,000 for Mental Health and Wellness Support and Services Coordinator for Berkeley High Health Center, 33. Harrison – Budget referral $104,863 for additional HHCS Community Development Project Coordinator Position to assist with enforcement of existing and prospective labor laws and regulations, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsor Taplin, Hahn – Support SB-1076 Lead-based paint – to reduce lead poisoning, 35. Robinson, co-sponsor-Harrison, Hahn - $25,000 purchase electric bicycles for City use. ACTION: 36. CM- Establish published charges Mental Health Clinical Services, 37. CM- Discussion Vision 2050 Ballot Measure for November 2022, 38. Comments on FY 2023 – 2024 biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 39. Harrison – Refer to FITES strategies and recommendations to ensure infrastructure bond expenditure consistent with climate action goals – expect to be moved to consent at meeting, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Referral Response: Further Supporting Worker Cooperatives, 41. On-Call Energy Efficiency Services Contracts through On-Bill Financing

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, ask for it to be restored
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

May 22 - May 29, 2022
Worth Noting:
If you have not explored the new city website here is the link https://berkeleyca.gov/ or you can use cityofberkeley.info to take you to the new home page. One improvement with the new website is all of the City staffed commission and board meetings do make the calendar, but finding them is not always obvious nor is getting to the correct page for meeting links. For the present, I will continue the calendar and always include the meeting website.

The biennial budget for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 must be passed by City Council by June 30. Budget and fees are in the agendas for several of the commissions and City Council meetings on May 24th and May 31, however, the budget to be considered and discussed is NOT in the meeting packet. The closest offering is from the May 19 Budget meeting https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-attachments/FY2324%20Proposed%20Budget%20Presentation_51822.pdf A fuller discussion of the budget should occur at the Budget Committee Thursday at 9 am.
Expect the last item on the City Council May 24th agenda #19 to be very controversial. Item 19 is warrantless searches.

The Vision 2050 on multiple agendas is the lead up to the planned November City Ballot measure. If you have missed a Vision 2050 presentation you can pick it up Wednesday at the Civic arts Commission at 6 pm and /or the Disaster and Fire Safety at 7 pm

The Police Accountability Board (PAB) called a special meeting on controlled equipment on Monday at 11 am and controlled equipment is on the PAB agenda Wednesday at 7 pm.

The newly formed Environment and Climate Commission is meeting for the first time Wednesday at 5 pm. The first agenda is thin.

Last the Zoning Adjustment Board has been meeting only once a month and the agenda for Thursday looks like it is too heavy to complete in one evening.

Monday, May 23 2022
Board of Library Trustees at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306506
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II. A. Recommendation to Council on FY2023 Library Tax Rates $0.2584/sq ft for dwelling units and $0.3907/sq ft for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings, B. Proposed FY 2023-2024 budget.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment non-agenda items, 5. Commissioner announcements, 6. Staff Updates New City website, Zero Waste Integrated Waste Management Plan, Transfer Station rates, C&D Processing RFP, FITES Committee Draft Bag Ordinance, Single-Use Foodware Ordinance, SB 1383 Implementation, Discussion/Action: Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Police Accountability Board (PAB) Controlled Equipment Reporting Subcommittee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83842714327
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 838 4271 4327
AGENDA: 4. Continue to develop plan for addressing Community Safety Ordinance Impact statements, Associated Equipment Policies, Annual equipment Use Report and Military Equipment Policy
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84636500260
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 846 3650 0260
AGENDA: Use link or go to agenda at end of email with key items bolded and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations and Actions: a) Presentation Vision 2050, b) FY23 Public Arts Budgets, c) Work Plan, d) Development of Artist Certification for Affordable Housing for Artists.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Report a. Measure FF, Measure GG, c. Call Metrics, Special Reports, Commission Actions status, Action Items: 4. Election of Commission Chair, 5. Add meeting, 6. Recommendation to Council Measure GG, Discussion Items: 7. Vision 2050, 8. Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 9. Red Curbs Adjacent to Fire Hydrants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84024211266
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 840 2421 1266
AGENDA: First Meeting of the Environment and Climate Commission after reorganization and combining of the Energy Commission and the Community advisory Commission 4. Vision 2050, 5. Commissioner overview, 6. Election of officers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board reports, 6. Director PAB report, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports a. Fair & Impartial Policing Implementation, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, d. Controlled equipment, 9. a. Continue review of commendations, b. Consider forming Outreach Subcommittee c. Consider forming Lexipol Subcommittee, 10. a. review draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, b. Consider having a booth at the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival on Sunday June 19, 11. Public Comment, Closed Session tentative and final decisions in complaints #1 and #3 (15 minutes), 13. Announcement of Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 26, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82547507309
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:825 4750 7309
AGENDA: 2. Legislative Update on Governor’s FY 22-23 May Revision Budget and State & Federal Legislation, 3. Discussion Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP (Capital Improvement Recommendations)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82097456683
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 820 9745 6683
AGENDA: Staff recommend approval of all projects except Grizzly Peak which is continued to 9/8/22
2. 1151 Grizzly Peak – Continue to September 8, 2022 – to legalize two Accessory Buildings in the rear yard of a Single-Family Dwelling
3. 2970 Adeline – Convert 2nd floor commercial space to residential dwellings
4. 1208 Kains – Make alterations in the non-conforming front setback by raising the roof of the attached garage and altering the entry porch and legalize existing hot tub,
5. 2440 Shattuck – demolish one existing commercial building and construct an 8-story, mixed-use building with 40 dwelling units and 2700 sq ft of ground floor commercial,
6. 2018 Blake – demolish a single-family dwelling and construct a 6-story multi-family, residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units)
7. 1828 Euclid – Convert 1st floor commercial space to 2 dwelling units and combine 3 commercial spaces on 12,600 sq ft lot with existing mixed-use building,
8. 906-908 Ensenada – Combine 2 exisiting tenant spaces on the ground floor, 2640 sq ft in total, change the use of one space from retail and establish medical practitioner use,
9. 2600 Tenth – Fantasy Media - Change the use of four existing tenant spaces on the 1st and 2nd floors, totaling 20,367 sq ft from media production to a research and development use.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, May 27 - May 30, 2022 – Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA for May 24, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84636500260
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 846 3650 0260
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 2. 2nd reading Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 3. $300,000 Formal Bid Solicitations, 4. Accept $10,000 donation for Echo Lake, 5. BPD Chief – Contract $191,740 with Care Systems, Inc. for Electronic Scheduling system for 2-year contract with option to extend to 5 years, 6. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront area to the Marina Fund all other property, sales, utility, parking taxes, fees and licenses allocated to the general fund, 7. Kesarwani co-sponsors – Droste, Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding to Prevent Further Deterioration of Pavement Condition to Save Tax Dollars and Our Streets bring total street paving budget to $15.1 million/year, 8. Kesarwani co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral total $20,000 ($10,000 each) for the Gilman and Lorin Districts to support economic development / commercial development with advisory boards, 9. Taplin co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson– Urge AC Transit Board of Directors to Restore and Expand Transbay Bus service and bus service to the hills, 10. Bartlett, co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral $1,226,619.52 to consider updates to the guidelines and procedures for City Council office budget for City Council staff salaries and fringe benefits, 11. Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 for Crisis Response, Crisis Related Service Needs and Capacity Assessments, conduct service needs assessment based on 911 and non-911 calls for service and initiate model to divert people with mental health and substance use disorders away from justice system into treatment, 12. Authors Harrison, Arreguin, Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn– Support SB 379 Solar Access Act, 13. Harrison – Budget referral consider fund strategies and related fiscal policies for funding capital improvements, in particular, street, sidewalk, micromobility and transit infrastructure, 14. Relinquishment of Council office budget funds for staged reading of the play Roe on June 12 at the Brower Center, ACTION: 15. CM -Resolution of intention of Amendment to CalPERS Contract 1st reading of ordinance 1. Cost sharing between City and PEPRA, 16. CM – Changes Land Use Planning Division Fee Schedule / Hourly Rate – Increase hourly rate from $200 to $230 for staff time to process various permit types, adopt new fees, and clarify existing fee descriptions, 17. CM – FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearing #1 – NO BUDGET POSTED AS OF @:$( PM FRIDAY, 18. Auditor – Berkeley’s Financial Condition FY 2012 – 2021: Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention 19. Authors Droste, Taplin – Revision of Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches on Supervised Release Search Conditions enables BPD to conduct detentions and warrantless searches of individuals on parole/probation consistent with probationer’s/parolee’s release conditions, INFORMATION REPORTS: 20. Mental Health Commission Annual Report

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AGENDA COMMITTEE DRAFT AGENDA for May 31, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88127787306
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 881 2778 7306
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 2. Minutes, 3. Resolution Supporting Sale of 3404 King and transfer of the Turning Point transitional housing program for homeless youth from Fred Finch Youth Center to Larkin Street Youth Services, 4. Commission Reorganization - Homeless Panel of Experts to add functions of Homeless Commission, 5. Assessments Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District, 6. Assessments Downtown Business Improvement District, 7. Assessments North Shattuck Business Improvement District, 8. Assessments Telegraph Business Improvement District, 9. $535,000 formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Resolution providing notice Council will adopt an appropriations limit on June 28, 2022 for FY 2023, amount limit will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office on or before June 13, 11. Revenue Grant Agreements for 2023 1. Foster Care Program $93,187, 2. BHS and Berkeley Tech $181,208, 3. School Linked Health Services $200,011, 4. Tobacco Prevention $78,960, 12. Revenue Grant $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program, 13. Revenue Grant $120,000 for Essential Access Health 4/1/2022 to 3/30/2023, 14. Revenue Grants FY 2023 1. CHDP and EPSDT for children in foster care $358,309, 2. MCAH $381,147, 3. Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000, 4. Immunization Program $1,185,901,5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) $265,000, 15. Revenue Grant TB control Program $14,000, 16. Contract $135,000 with Interior Motions for new furniture for Public Health Division offices 4/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 17. Transfer CA Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Funds $2,267,355 to BUSD for coordination and provision of Mental Health Services, 18. Approve Proposed Projects anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for FY 2023, 19. Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update and Grant Application opportunities, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Contract $428,950 with Nema Construction for FY 2022 Street Light Maintenance Project, 22. Contract $21,551,718 with Zanker Recycling for Construction and Demolition Materials Hauling, Sorting and Marketing Services, 5 yr term July 1, 2022 – 6/30/2027 with option to extend for two 5 year periods, 23. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,640,000 with TK Elevator for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services, 24. Amend contract add $50,000 total $130,000 with MSR Mechanical LLC to on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, 25. Amend contract add $400,000 total $1,675,304 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Downtown Streets Team for expanded services, 26. Amend contract add $250,000 total $2,725,200 with CF Contracting for Sacramento Complete Streets Improvements Project, 27. Purchase Order $345,188 Pape Machinery, Inc for completed rebuild and repair of Zero Waste Division’s John Deere Wheel Loader, 28. Civic Arts Commission - authorization request for additional meeting in 2022, 29. Civic Arts Commission – Increase budget allocation by$41,685 total $200,000 for Festival Grants Program, 30. Arreguin, co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn, Harrison - Budget referral $1,000,000 from ARPA to launch a needs-based grant program for Berkeley based small businesses (under 50 employees)to provide supplemental assistance to cover outstanding commercial rent debt and legal assistance, 31. Taplin – Budget referral $1,000,000 for Ceasefire Program staffing, 32. Harrison so-sponsor Hahn – Budget referral $350,000 for Mental Health and Wellness Support and Services Coordinator for Berkeley High Health Center, 323 Harrison – Budget referral $104,863 for additional HHCS Community Development Project Coordinator Position to assist with enforcement of existing and prospective labor laws and regulations, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsor Taplin – Support SB-1076 Lead-based paint – to reduce lead poisoning, 35. Robinson, co-sponsor-Harrison, Hahn - $25,000 purchase electric bicycles for City use. ACTION: 36. CM- Establish published charges Mental Health Clinical Services, 37. CM- Discussion Vision 2050 Ballot Measure for November 2022, 38. Comments on FY 2023 – 2024 biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 39. Harrison – Refer to FITES strategies and recommendations to ensure infrastructure bond expenditure consistent with climate action goals – expect to be moved to consent at meeting, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Referral Response: Further Supporting Worker Cooperatives, 41. On-Call Energy Efficiency Services Contracts through On-Bill Financing

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
This website is no longer functional and the information is not available with the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

May 15 - May 22, 2022
Worth Noting:
The week starts with the second day of the Green Home tour Sunday morning at 10 am and a total lunar eclipse of the moon starting at 7:27 pm if the clouds cooperate and part.
Monday morning at 10:30 am the Council Public safety Committee takes up enforcing parking in fire zones ahead of the special meeting on wildfire preparedness on Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Wednesday the Commission on Aging takes up safe streets and TOPA at 1:30, FITES continues working on a plastic bag ordinance at 2:30 pm. Wednesday evening Update on Alta Bates is item 9 at the HWCAC meeting. The Commission on Labor has two agenda items on the Fair Work Week.
Thursday is the most important meeting day starts with the Budget Committee at 9 am. Review of items for consideration in the 2023 & 2024 biennial budget continues. The department presentations to the Budget Committee have been completed. The requests from councilmembers and commissions are up for discussion. Thursday evening at the Transportation Commissions at 7 pm is the presentation of GoBerkeley. GoBerkeley is the metered parking pilots in residential neighborhoods that is being met with considerable objections. The DRC at 7 pm will conduct a preliminary design review of the R&D project in west Berkeley which comes with a separate 415 auto space parking garage. The annual wildfire preparedness meeting sponsored by Councilmembers Hahn and Wengraf starts at 7:30 pm. Use the link to pre-register.

The May 24th city council agenda is available for comment. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

You can participate in the bike plan survey at https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/survey The Healthy Streets Program was closing down streets to through traffic during the height of the pandemic.

Sunday, May 15, 2022
East Bay Green Home Tour at 10 am – 1 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-green-home-tour-2022-tickets-219623960177
Jumpstart your home electrification journey, free online tours May 14 & 15
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tours-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability-protect

The Eclipse of the Moon starts at 7:27 p.m. PDT Sunday and the total eclipse starts at 8:29 p.m. PDT. The face of the moon will get gradually darker until totality peaks at 9:11 p.m.
https://www.timeanddate.com/news/astronomy/prime-time-eclipse

Monday, May 16, 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85780967900
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 857 8096 7900
AGENDA: 2. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2 & 3
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363667602
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 863 6366 7602
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve City Council 5/31/2022 agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees qualified positive future conversation putting off due to staff overload defer to when mayor returns, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
City Council CLOSED SESSION
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86490263695
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 864 9026 3695
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation a. Kantorova v. City of Berkeley RG20064752, b. Carlson v. City of Berkeley RG20061999, 2. Pending litigation a. Workers Compensation ADJ14647128.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88204369312
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 882 0436 9312
AGENDA: 2. Harrison and Hahn - Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Energy Commission – Community Outreach and Education Events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout Bags.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Commission on Aging at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 878 5934 3194
AGENDA Discussion/Action Items: 4. Commission liaisons, 5. Older Community Forum Planning (June 15, 2022) hosted by Commission on aging, 6. Commissioner recruitment, 7. Hopkins Corridor Plan, 8. Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), 9. Public safety & Transportation – Safe Streets, crosswalks at major intersections, city sidewalks, shuttle service instead of adding bicycle and scooter rentals, 10. Systemic Ageism.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: Review of Family Violence Law Center Program and Financial reports, 6. Discuss potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds/taxes discussed by Council, 7. Discussion and possible action regarding a site visit to Pathways facility, 8. Update subcommittee for prevention and ending homelessness in Berkeley, 9. Update Alta Bates, 10. Discussion and possible action regarding Easy Does It lapse in services, 11. Discussion and possible action regarding Senior Housing Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 4. Presentation and Discussion Sweatshop Free Ordinance, 5. Fair Work Week Policy, 6. Discussion of Health and Life Enrichment Committee presentation for Fair Work Week, 7. Discussion and possible action regarding roll of commission to provide technical assistance to the community, 8. Discussion of Berkeley federation of Teachers (teachers’ union) contract with BUSD, 9. Discussion of Labor Education in Schools Subcommittee, 10. Discussion of Labor Shortage Subcommittee, 11. Discussion of white paper report for Council regarding Labor Shortage, 12. Recommendations to Council regarding State Legislation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

Thursday, May 19, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85289343269
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 852 8934 3269
AGENDA: 1. Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 – 2024, 4. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Presentation on FY 23 Proposed Fees, 5. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP Recommendations, 6. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86222993260?pwd=THNNRzFLamdFd0xkY1hQMHdFTXB0Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 862 2299 3260 Passcode: 768724
AGENDA: 2. Chair elections, 3. Next funding cycle plan & discussion, 4. For the good of the order
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/sugar-sweetened-beverage-product-panel-experts

Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open Government Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224260674
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 872 2426 0674
AGENDA Discussion/Possible Action: 6. Report from officeholder accounts, 7. City Clerk Department enforcement referrals to the California Fair Political Practices Commissions (FPPC) a. Stephen Murphy-City Council 2020, b. Todd Andrew City Council 2020, c. Bahman Ahmadi Rent Board 2020, d. Soulmaz Panahi Rent Board 2020, e. Wendy Saenz Hood Neufeld Rent Board 2022, 8. Revisions to FCPC Enforcement Procedures, 9. FCPC Work Plan, Open Government 10. Reports, 11. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86040095447
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4009 5447
AGENDA Discussion/Action: 2. GoBerkeley Presentation and Request for Feedback – smartspace – metered parking pilots in residential neighborhoods, 3. BerkDOT
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-commission

Design Review Committee (DRC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83099526101
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 830 9952 6101
AGENDA: 1. 2099 MLK Jr Way – Final Design Review – demolish 1-story 3595 sq ft auto service building and construct 62,419 sq ft 7-story 69’ tall mixed-use building with 72 dwellings (including 5 very low income dwellings) 2448 sq ft of ground floor retail space, 12 parking spaces and 38 bicycles.
2. 2213 Fourth – Preliminary Design Review – demolish 3 existing non-residential buildings and one existing duplex and construct a new 124,667 sq ft 5-story parking garage, 415 off-street auto parking and one loading space
3. 747 (787) Bancroft – Preliminary Design Review – demolish 6 existing buildings and construct a 159,143 sq ft 3-story building containing 125796 sq ft of research and development space and 33,347 sq ft of light manufacturing space and a surface parking lot containing 76 off-street parking spaces and 5 loading spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82402468719?pwd=bHBCS0xkRUN3R2xFdmJPYVVGTWNkZz09
Teleconference: ID and Passcode: NOT POSTED
AGENDA: NOT POSTED
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Wildfire Preparedness at 7:30 pm
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wM73ckPISv2fGfg1x1to0A
Teleconference: ID: 826 1927 3974
AGENDA: Wildfire Preparedness
https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/fire/fire-weather-evacuation
https://www.fire.ca.gov/media/4996/readysetgo_plan.pdf
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-ready/defensible-space/

Share your thoughts on housing in Berkeley at All Ages Skate Party at Grove Park at 5 pm – 8 pm
1730 Oregon

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Special Meeting at 1 pm
Hybrid
In-person 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda 94501
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 4. Reports of Directors, 5. Reports of Staff a. Washington DC Trip, b. Federal Legislative Update, WETA Working with Rep Garamendi on Public Ferry Legislation,
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, May 20, 2022 – City Holiday Malcom X Day

Saturday, May 21, 2022 – no meetings or events found

Sunday, May 22, 2022 - Himalayan Fair at Live Oak Park at 10 am

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AGENDA COMMITTEE DRAFT AGENDA for May 31, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363667602
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 863 6366 7602
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 2. Minutes, 3. Resolution Supporting Sale of 3404 King and transfer of the Turning Point transitional housing program for homeless youth from Fred Finch Youth Center to Larkin Street Youth Services, 4. Homeless Panel of Experts to add functions of Homeless Commission, 5. Assessments Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District, 6. Assessments Downtown Business Improvement District, 7. Assessments North Shattuck Business Improvement District, 8. Assessments Telegraph Business Improvement District, 9. $535,000 formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Resolution providing notice Council will adopt an appropriations limit on June 28, 2022 for FY 2023, amount limit will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office on or before June 13, 11. Revenue Grant Agreements for 2023 1. Foster Care Program $93,187, 2. BHS and Berkeley Tech $181,208, 3. School Linked Health Services $200,011, 4. Tobacco Prevention $78,960, 12. Revenue Grant $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program, 13. Revenue Grant $120,000 for Essential Access Health 4/1/2022 to 3/30/2023, 14. Revenue Grants FY 2023 1. CHDP and EPSDT for children in foster care $358,309, 2. MCAH $381,147, 3. Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000, 4. Immunization Program $1,185,901,5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) $265,000, 15. Revenue Grant TB control Program $14,000, 16. Contract $135,000 with Interior Motions for new furniture for Public Health Division offices 4/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 17. Transfer CA Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Funds $2,267,355 to BUSD for coordination and provision of Mental Health Services, 18. Approve Proposed Projects anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for FY 2023, 19. Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update and Grant Application opportunities, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Contract $428,950 with Nema Construction for FY 2022 Street Light Maintenance Project, 22. Contract $21,551,718 with Zanker Recycling for Construction and Demolition Materials Hauling, Sorting and Marketing Services, 5 yr term July 1, 2022 – 6/30/2027 with option to extend for two 5 year periods, 23. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,640,000 with TK Elevator for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services, 24. Amend contract add $50,000 total $130,000 with MSR Mechanical LLC to on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, 25. Amend contract add $400,000 total $1,675,304 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Downtown Streets Team for expanded services, 26. Amend contract add $250,000 total $2,725,200 with CF Contracting for Sacramento Complete Streets Improvements Project, 27. Purchase Order $345,188 Pape Machinery, Inc for completed rebuild and repair of Zero Waste Division’s John Deere Wheel Loader, 28. Civic Arts Commission - authorization request for additional meeting in 2022, 29. Civic Arts Commission – Increase budget allocation by$41,685 total $200,000 for Festival Grants Program, 30. Taplin – Budget referral $1,000,000 for Ceasefire Program staffing, 31. Harrison – Budget referral $350,000 for Mental Health and Wellness Support and Services Coordinator for Berkeley High Health Center, 32. Harrison – Budget referral $104,863 for additional HHCS Community Development Project Coordinator Position to assist with enforcement of existing and prospective labor laws and regulations, 33. Wengraf, co-sponsor Taplin – Support SB-1076 Lead-based paint – to reduce lead poisoning, 34. Robinson, co-sponsor-Harrison, Hahn - $25,000 purchase electric bicycles for City use. ACTION: 35. CM- Establish published charges Mental Health Clinical Services, 36. CM- Discussion Vision 2050 Ballot Measure for November 2022, 37. Comments on FY 2023 – 2024 biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 38.qualified positive can’t be moved to consent Harrison – Refer to FITES strategies and recommendations to ensure infrastructure bond expenditure consistent with climate action goals, 39.to consent Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Hahn– Budget referral $1,000,000 from ARPA to launch a needs-based grant program for Berkeley based small businesses (under 50 employees)to provide supplemental assistance to cover outstanding commercial rent debt and legal assistance, 40. To Policy life enrichment - Taplin, co-sponsor – Refer to CM to conduct feasibility study on funding and operating a Re-entry Employment Program and to seek grant funding for a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. Referral Response: Further Supporting Worker Cooperatives, 42. On-Call Energy Efficiency Services Contracts through On-Bill Financing

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA for May 24, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84636500260
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 846 3650 0260
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 2. 2nd reading Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 3. $300,000 Formal Bid Solicitations, 4. Accept $10,000 donation for Echo Lake, 5. BPD Chief – Contract $191,740 with Care Systems, Inc. for Electronic Scheduling system for 2-year contract with option to extend to 5 years, 6. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront area to the Marina Fund all other property, sales, utility, parking taxes, fees and licenses allocated to the general fund, 7. Kesarwani co-sponsors – Droste, Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding to Prevent Further Deterioration of Pavement Condition to Save Tax Dollars and Our Streets bring total street paving budget to $15.1 million/year, 8. Kesarwani co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral total $20,000 ($10,000 each) for the Gilman and Lorin Districts to support economic development / commercial development with advisory boards, 9. Taplin – Urge AC Transit Board of Directors to Restore and Expand Transbay Bus service and bus service to the hills, 10. Bartlett, co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral $1,226,619.52 to consider updates to the guidelines and procedures for City Council office budget for City Council staff salaries and fringe benefits, 11. Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 for Crisis Response, Crisis Related Service Needs and Capacity Assessments, conduct service needs assessment based on 911 and non-911 calls for service, 12. Authors Harrison, Arreguin, Wengraf – Support SB 379 Solar Access Act, 13. Harrison – Budget referral consider fund strategies and related fiscal policies for funding capital improvements, in particular, street, sidewalk, micromobility and transit infrastructure, 14. Relinquishment of Council office budget funds for staged reading of the play Roe on June 12 at the Brower Center, ACTION: 15. CM -Resolution of intention of Amendment to CalPERS Contract 1st reading of ordinance 1. Cost sharing between City and PEPRA, 16. CM – Changes Land Use Planning Division Fee Schedule / Hourly Rate – Increase hourly rate from $200 to $230 for staff time to process various permit types, adopt new fees, and clarify existing fee descriptions, 17. CM – FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearing #1, 18. Auditor – Berkeley’s Financial Condition FY 2012 – 2021: Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention 19. Authors Droste, Taplin – Revision of Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches on Supervised Release Search Conditions enables BPD to conduct detentions and warrantless searches of individuals on parole/probation consistent with probationer’s/parolee’s release conditions, INFORMATION REPORTS: 20. Mental Health Commission Annual Report

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
This website is no longer functional and the information is not available with the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

May 8 - May 15, 2022
Worth Noting:
Besides the introductory summary, to make scanning the list of city meetings easier and quicker key agenda items are both bolded and underlined in this edition.

The new City of Berkeley website at https://berkeleyca.gov/ continues with challenges. The Council closed session on Tuesday comes with a notice of “permission denied” instead of public notification of items to be covered so the public may prepare and comment in the public comment period at the beginning before the meeting is closed to the public.

Fair Work Week is the only item at the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community meeting Monday at 10 am. The Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the May 24 council meeting agenda. Warrantless searches of persons on parole and TOT are in the draft agenda. The Youth Commission new meeting time is 6:30 pm instead of 5 pm.

Wednesday all meetings are at 7 pm. The Parks Commission presentation on butterflies looks terrific and the Marina Plan will be taken up later in the evening. The Homeless Commission will receive reports and respond to actions (taken & planned) at homeless encampments and allocation of Measure P fund recommendations. The Police Accountability Board also meets Wednesday evening.

Thursday morning the Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am and starts off with the auditor’s report on Pension and Infrastructure liabilities.

Don’t forget Day 2 of the Book Festival May 8, the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council May 14 at 10 am and the Green Home Tour May 14 & 15 from 10 am – 1 pm. The virtual Green Home Tour is free. If you register and can’t attend you will be notified when the recording of the tour is posted.

You can thank Erin Diehm for this website which gives estimates of migrating birds flying overhead the altitude of their flight and species of birds https://dashboard.birdcast.info/ . This is totally cool!!

The CalFalcons hatched and you can watch live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nvCVS2TRRk

Sunday, May 8, 2022 – Mother’s Day
Bay area Book Festival at 11 am – 4 pm outdoors is free
In person ticketed events at Freight and Salvage, Brower Center, Berkeley City College, Magnes Museum, Residence Inn, the Marsh, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Check schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/

Monday, May 9, 2022
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84985607109
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 8560 7109
AGENDA: 2. Fair Workweek Ordinance originally submitted by councilmember Harrison to the Labor Commission in 2018 Fair workweek limits exploitation of part time employees with rights to predictable hours (14 day advance scheduling), decline work with less than 11 hours between shifts, 1 ½ pay for shifts with less than 11 hours rest, a. Commission on Labor adopt 1st reading Fair Workweek Ordinance, b. City Manager – Lisa Warhauus – continue evaluation
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090340350
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 9034 0350
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5/24/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86474818950?pwd=by9MRklCUVJvQ3pjUFZoaEI3bFBIQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 864 7481 8950 Passcode: 707800
AGENDA: V. Establish the Classification and Salary Range of Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator, VI. Revise the Tool Lending Specialist Job Duties and Compensation, VII. Berkeley fire department Staffing update from Chief Roman.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Youth Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 2022 election, 11. Finalize workplan, 12. Form mental health subcommittee, (10 vacant positions 6 of which are appointed by council)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82366356495
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 823 6635 6495
AGENDA: 403 SORRY, PERMISSION DENIED – THERE IS NO AGENDA LISTING OF WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN CLOSED SESSION
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
HYBRID meeting – in-person or via Zoom or Teleconference
Attend in-person at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240656157
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 4065 6157
AGENDA: or full agenda use link to website or scroll past list of meetings by day of the week
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 5. Chair update including Measure P recommendations, 6. Staff update Horizon/Spark, status of shelter/housing, court-ordered closure Ashby encampment, relocation other encampments, 7. Encampment movement, 8. Safe injection sites, 9. Improved oversight over nonprofit performance, 10. Improved coordination between city departments
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-commission

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85923823196
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 859 2382 3196
AGENDA: 6. Chair’s report, 7. Presentation Supporting Butterflies (and Caterpillars) at Aquatic Park and beyond by (Burl-Xerces Society/Diehm/Wazniak), 8. Budget, 9. Vision 2050, 10. Increase Parks Tax, 11. Feedback on BMASP (Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan) concepts, 12. Park’s Director’s report
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 4. Minutes, 5. Chair and Board reports, 6. Director PAB report, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. Commendations of BPD personnel, 10. New Business a. Review/respond/make recommendations related to impact statements, use policies, annual use report prepared under the Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance 1) Report by Interim Police Chief, 2) Mizell’s 4/29/2022 Notice of Violations, 3) 2021 Annual Equipment Use Report, 4_ Policy 709, Military Equipment, 5) Capt Rolleri’s May 4, 2022 memo in response to 4/6/PAB memo. 11. Public Comment, Closed session for 12 & 13 ((complaints)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 12, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81934119590
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 819 3411 9590
AGENDA: 2. City Auditor Jenny Wong – Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention, 3. Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 and 2024, 4. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Presentation on FY 23 Proposed Fees, 5. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP Recommendations, 6. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

Friday, May 13, 2022 – reduced service Day

Saturday, May 14, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

East Bay Green Home Tour at 10 am – 1 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-green-home-tour-2022-tickets-219623960177
Jumpstart your home electrification journey, free online tours May 14 & 15
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tours-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability-protect

Sunday, May 15, 2022
East Bay Green Home Tour at 10 am – 1 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-green-home-tour-2022-tickets-219623960177
Jumpstart your home electrification journey, free online tours May 14 & 15
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tours-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability-protect

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for May 24, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090340350
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 9034 0350
CONSENT: 1. $300,000 Formal Bid Solicitations, 2. Accept $10,000 donation for Echo Lake, 3. BPD Chief – Contract $191,740 with Care Systems, Inc. for Electronic Scheduling system for 2-year contract with option to extend to 5 years, 4. Auditor – Berkeley’s Financial Condition FY 2012 – 2021: Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention, 5. Kesarwani co-sponsors – Droste, Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding to Prevent Further Deterioration of Pavement Condition to Save Tax Dollars and Our Streets bring total street paving budget to $15.1 million/year, 6. Kesarwani co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral total $20,000 ($10,000 each) for the Gilman and Lorin Districts to support economic development / commercial development with advisory boards, 7. Taplin – Urge AC Transit Board of Directors to Restore and Expand Transbay Bus service and bus service to the hills, 8. Bartlett, co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral $1,226,619.52 to consider updates to the guidelines and procedures for City Council office budget for City Council staff salaries and fringe benefits, 9. Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 for Crisis Response, Crisis Related Service Needs and Capacity Assessments, conduct service needs assessment based on 911 and non-911 calls for service, 10. Authors Harrison, Arreguin, Wengraf – Support SB 379 Solar Access Act, ACTION: 11. CM – Changes Land Use Planning Division Fee Schedule / Hourly Rate – Increase hourly rate from $200 to $230 for staff time to process various permit types, adopt new fees, and clarify existing fee descriptions, 12. CM – FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearing #1, 13. CM -Resolution of intention of Amendment to CalPERS Contract 1st reading of ordinance 1. Cost sharing between City and PEPRA, 14. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront area to the Marina Fund to Avoid Insolvency, Rebuild Its Fund Balance and Stabilize Finances, 15. Authors Droste, Taplin – Revision of Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches on Supervised Release Search Conditions enables BPD to conduct detentions and warrantless searches of individuals on parole/probation consistent with probationer’s/parolee’s release conditions, 16. Taplin – Regulation of autonomous vehicles, refer to City Attorney and report to FITES, INFORMATION REPORTS 17. Mental Health Commission Annual Report

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May 10, City Council Regular 6 pm meeting
Meeting is HYBRID in-person or zoom
Attend in person at 1231 Addison School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240656157
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 872 4065 6157
https://cityofberkeley.info/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-may-10-2022 or
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading for 1-3: 1. Community Health commission reduce membership to 9 members, 2. Lease agreement at 1835 Allston Way, 3. Zoning Ordinance Amendments technical edits and corrections, 4. Resolution Directing Legislative Bodies to Continue Meeting vis videoconference and teleconference, 5. Resolution to continue Ratify Local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. General Municipal Election 11/8/2022 including adopting policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments, 7. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 8. Bid Solicitations $964,022, 9. FF Funds Purchase Order $250,000 ZOLL Medical for ECG Monitor/Defibrillators for emergency response vehicles, 10. GG Fire Prevention Funds $121,133 includes $14,552 contingency for carpet replacement at 1900 6th Street, 11. Contract $17,808 with JotForm, Inc, 12. Donation $54,167 for Berkeley Meals on Wheels, 13. People’s Park, Application for $5,000,000 to State of California Housing Trust Fund for Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste) Funding Request Summary: The City of Berkeley will apply any Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) award to the City's Housing Trust Fund program. The LHTF award will fund the City's existing funding reservation for the pipeline project Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste Street). The City will match the LHTF funding with money from its affordable housing trust fund. This project is planned to provide 119 permanent, safe, sustainable, affordable apartments for low-income households, and formerly unhoused households earning between 10%-50% of the Area Median Income. Supportive Housing in People’s Park will provide 62 apartments reserved as permanent supportive homes for previously unhoused residents, 14. Amend contract add $66,450 total $1,528,350 with Murray Building, Inc for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, 15. Amend contract add $530,832 total $39,350,473 with Robert E. Boyer Construction Inc for Berkeley Tuolumne Cap Construction Project, 16. Amend contracts add $600,000 total $900,000 each with BASE Landscape Architecture with PGA Design, Inc and RRM Design and extend the 6/30/2024 (total for both $1,800,000), 17. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,500,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services thru 6/30/2025, 18. Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 19. Energy Commission – Recommendation that Vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond Prioritize Clean Mobility, 20. Landmarks Commission – Budget Referral $250,000 - $275,000 City-wide Historic Context Statement, 21. Arreguin co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn. Harrison – Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels, 22. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Approve expenditure from Mayor’s Office Budget $20,000 to Healthy Black Families, 23. Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Bartlett – Budget Referral $1,800,000 ($900,000 annually) for anti-displacement allocation per year 1. $250,000-housing retention, 2. Legal counseling tenants, $275,000 each to East Bay Community Law Center and EDC, 3. $100,000 Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homelessness Prevention, 24. Arreguin – $300,000 - Berkeley Housing Authority Loan Forgiveness, 25. Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 for semi-diverter traffic bollards at east corner of Newbury and Ashby intersection, 26. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 traffic calming on Dwight between Grant and California, 27. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin – Resolution Declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month, 28. Droste & Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Harrison – Budget referral $120,000 performance evaluation of City Attorney and Director of PAB, ACTION: 30. Chief Louis - Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 31 CM - Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy, 32. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 33. Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design. Affects Hopkins between Sutter and Gilman Streets, INFORMATION REPORTS: 34. Fiscal Year 2022 Mid-year budget update, 35. LPO NOD 1940 Hearst, 36. LPO NOD 2523 Piedmont, LPO NOD 37. 2580 Bancroft Way, 38. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022 ( date removed June 14)
1643-47 California (new basement level and second story) remanded to ZAB – ZAB deadline 7/25/2022
THE NOTICE of DECISION in the APPEAL PERIOD CAN NO LONGER BE UPDATED BECAUSE THE WEBSITE HAS DISAPPEARED WITH THE ACTIVATION OF THE NEW CITY OF BERKELEY WEBSITE AT https://berkeleyca.gov/
2222 Blake – 2nd Story addition over 14’ in average height and addition of laudry and deck on 1st story 5/11/2022
1338 Carlotta – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height, alteration in NC front yard setback 5/11/2022
1008 Grizzly Peak – install a hot tub in the rear yard 5/11/2022
1301 Peralta - Major residential addition over 14’ in average height by creating 2nd story addition 5/11/2022
1425 Spruce – Re-frame the roof at the rear half of the house to extend the existing hip roof, add 20 sq feet rear addition on 2nd floor and legalize existing hot tub 5/11/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx THIS WEBSITE HAS DISAPPEARED

WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

May 1 - May 8, 2022
Worth Noting:
The new city website is turned on and it takes some getting used to. Most of the old links don’t work and there is still information missing. If you had webpages up in your browser before the conversion you will find most of them don’t work and you will either get a warning message or “404 page not found” The phone number 510.981.2489 goes to 311 after the list of emergency numbers.

To check for meetings, you will need to go to the home page https://berkeleyca.gov/ and weave your way down past the Latest News and Featured events to get to City Meetings. The City Council tab does not include Council Committees, it is only full council meetings.

Trying to find committees, boards, and commissions using an external browser search such as google DOES NOT WORK. The only thing that does work to carry you to the new website is cityofberkeley.info

Monday the Peace and Justice Commission meets at 7 pm with Reimaging Public Safety as item 10. on the agenda.
Tuesday the 4 x 4 Committee at 2:30 pm will be reviewing eviction for good cause ordinance as a November ballot measure,
Wednesday FITES at 2:30 pm continues work on plastic bag ordinance. In the evening at 7 pm the Planning Commission receives a Housing element Update. The Homeless Panel of Experts agenda is not posted, however, it would be expected that the agenda would be Measure P budget recommendations.
Thursday morning at 10:30 the Land Use Committee takes up a proposal for an Efficiency Unit Ordinance using 150 sq ft and 220 sq ft model ordinances – for comparison I added a link to tiny home pictures and floor plans.
The Thursday evening council special meeting is not posted - Mayor Arreguin announced that he will be presenting a response to the Reimagining Public Safety on May 5, but there is no posting for a meeting. Check during the week at https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas or call the Mayor’s office at 510-981-7100. The expected time would be at 6 pm.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm. The Transportation Commission is expected to meet but there is no posting.

The book festival is Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8.

The May 10th regular Council meeting is posted and available for comment. A full agenda list follows the city meetings by day of the week.

I could not update the list of approved projects in the appeal period as the previously used link is no longer functional and no new active link to that page could be found in the website.

Sunday, May 1, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, May 2, 2022
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83078498478
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 830 7849 8478
AGENDA: 3. Comments from the public, 4. Minutes, 5. Commission Updates & Chairperson Report, 6. Secretary’s Report, 7. Presentation and Discussion with Ms. Joemy Ito-Gates, BUSD K-12 ethnic studies teacher, 8. Discuss Conscientious Objector’s / Bob Meola Memorial Flag-Raising, 9. Peace & Justice Workplan, 10. Discussion on Police accountability, Reform and Reimagining processes in the City of Berkeley, 11. Oppose Russian Invasion of Ukraine and in Support of a Peaceful Future.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87660974031?pwd=Z251QTZvcDR0QUFJbGVoMGxLaFN6Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 876 6097 4031 Passcode: 059116
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action on a memorandum regarding potential for adding more rent controlled units, 7. Discussion and possible action to recommend various amendments to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance to be placed on the November 2022 general election ballot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2022%20May%203_4x4%20Committee%20Agenda_PACKET.pdf

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88133116954
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 881 3311 6954
AGENDA: 2. Harrison & Hahn - Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food service Establishments, 3. Energy Commission - Community Outreach and Education Events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout bags (i.e. plastic bags used in fruit, vegie and bin goods in groceries), 4. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn - Consider strategies and make recommendations to council and staff to ensure potential infrastructure bond expenditure is consistent with climate action goals and other environmental policies, 5. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn - Adopt Ordinance to BMC establishing emergency GHG limits, and process for updated climate action plan, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and regional collaboration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2022-05-04%20Agenda%20Packet%20-%20Facilities.pdf

Board of Library Trustees at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82391166620
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 823 9116 6620
AGENDA: public comment, then closed session Public Employee Appointment – Director of Library services.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Board of Library Trustees Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA CONSENT: B. Amend Contract Innovative Interfaces, Inc implementation and subscription to hosted Link+/INN-Reach resource sharing system incremental amount $136,665 total $1,444,620 and extend from 6/30/2022 to 12/31/2025, C. 3-yr license agreement between Library and Friends of the Berkeley Public Library for use of space in central library thru 1/4/2024, D. Amend contract incremental amount $357,351 total $1,680,270 and extend 6/30/2025 with Bibliotheca, LLC for library’s automated material handling systems, ACTION: A. Revised Unattended Children Policy, B. Proposed Budget FY 2023-2024 all library funds, C. Bylaws of the BOLT and Accompanying Nomination Policy.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: agenda not posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84031840274
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 840 3184 0274
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 9. Discussion: Housing Element Update: Preliminary Site, Goals, policies and programs, to receive information and discuss potential additional sites and programs to be incorporated in the Housing Element Update (packet 109 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Receive feedback from BPD on latest draft, including regarding complaints filed with IA only, b. Finalize draft of proposed Regulations for submittal to Police accountability Board for review, comment and approval.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board or
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2022-05-04.Regulations.Agenda.pdf

Thursday, May 5, 2022
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am, Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88068977626
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 880 6897 7626
AGENDA: 2. Taplin - Efficiency Unit Ordinance - develop an ordinance to amend the BMC to model standards implemented by the Cities of Davis and Santa Barbara. An Efficiency unit for a maximum of two people in these cities is minimum of 150 sq ft in Santa Barbara and 220 sq ft in Davis. An efficiency unit includes a kitchen consisting of sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration appliance, bathroom with toilet, sink and tub or shower.
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2022-05-05%20Agenda%20Packet%20-%20Land%20Use.pdf
Tinyurl made for you to check out samples of tiny houses with pictures and floor plans for considering this ordinance proposal tinyurl.com/mrxmvfm9

City Council Closed Session at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88320965147
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 883 2096 5147
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations: Berkeley Fire fighters Assoc Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc, Loal 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Assoc, IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Parttime recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – existing litigation, Secure Justice v. City of Berkeley Case No. 21CV003630.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-may-5-2022

Mayor Arreguin announced that he will be presenting a response to the Reimagining Public Safety on May 5, but there is no posting for a meeting. Check during the week or call the Mayor’s office at 510-981-7100. The expected time would be at 6 pm.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81581770114
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 815 8177 0114
AGENDA: 5. 2113 Kittredge – California Theatre – resume public hearing to grant designation status
6. 8 Greenwood Common – Structural Alteration Permit
7. 2439 Durant – Demolition referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Public Works normally meets the 1st Thursday, meeting is not posted check after Monday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/public-works-commission

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-person 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 (Face masks strongly recommended)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Report Chair, 4. Reports of Directors, 5. Reports Staff a. COVID-19 Protocol Update, WETA Board Appointment, b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, c. Federal Legislative Update, d. State Legislative Update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 6. Consent Calendar a. Resolution regarding remote meetings, b. minutes, c RFP for on-call professional engineering/consulting services to support ongoing system capital planning construction management and vessel design, d. RFP for all electric vessel construction for MV Intintoli Replacement Vessel, 7. Approve contract award to Elliot Bay Design Group for construction management services for the MV Intintoli Replacement Vessel, 8. Sea change hydrogen-powered vessel demonstration project, 9. South San Francisco – San Francisco Pilot Service, 10. 2 year budget outlook, 11. Overview of WETA’s disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program and small business enterprise (SBE) element and strategies to increase DBE and SBE participation, 12. Recess into closed session. 13. Report on closed session.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, May 6, 2022
Parking Enforcement Operation on 2500 block of Durant between 7 pm and 11 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/parking-enforcement-operation-56-and-57

Saturday, May 7, 2022
Bicycling Park pop-up event at San Pablo Park at 10 am – 2 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/share-your-thoughts-bicycling-berkeley

Bay area Book Festival at 11 am – 5 pm outdoors is free
In person ticketed events at Freight and Salvage, Brower Center, Berkeley City College, Magnes Museum, Residence Inn, the Marsh, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Check schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/

Parking Enforcement Operation on 2500 block of Durant between 7 pm and 11 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/parking-enforcement-operation-56-and-57

Sunday, May 8, 2022 – Mother’s Day
Bay area Book Festival at 11 am – 4 pm outdoors is free
In person ticketed events at Freight and Salvage, Brower Center, Berkeley City College, Magnes Museum, Residence Inn, the Marsh, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Check schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/

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May 10, City Council Regular 6 pm meeting
Meeting is HYBRID in-person or zoom
Attend in person at 1231 Addison School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240656157
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 872 4065 6157
https://cityofberkeley.info/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-may-10-2022 or
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading for 1-3: 1. Community Health commission reduce membership to 9 members, 2. Lease agreement at 1835 Allston Way, 3. Zoning Ordinance Amendments technical edits and corrections, 4. Resolution Directing Legislative Bodies to Continue Meeting vis videoconference and teleconference, 5. Resolution to continue Ratify Local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. General Municipal Election 11/8/2022 including adopting policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments, 7. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 8. Bid Solicitations $964,022, 9. FF Funds Purchase Order $250,000 ZOLL Medical for ECG Monitor/Defibrillators for emergency response vehicles, 10. GG Fire Prevention Funds $121,133 includes $14,552 contingency for carpet replacement at 1900 6th Street, 11. Contract $17,808 with JotForm, Inc, 12. Donation $54,167 for Berkeley Meals on Wheels, 13. People’s Park, Application for $5,000,000 to State of California Housing Trust Fund for Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste) Funding Request Summary: The City of Berkeley will apply any Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) award to the City's Housing Trust Fund program. The LHTF award will fund the City's existing funding reservation for the pipeline project Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste Street). The City will match the LHTF funding with money from its affordable housing trust fund. This project is planned to provide 119 permanent, safe, sustainable, affordable apartments for low-income households, and formerly unhoused households earning between 10%-50% of the Area Median Income. Supportive Housing in People’s Park will provide 62 apartments reserved as permanent supportive homes for previously unhoused residents, 14. Amend contract add $66,450 total $1,528,350 with Murray Building, Inc for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, 15. Amend contract add $530,832 total $39,350,473 with Robert E. Boyer Construction Inc for Berkeley Tuolumne Cap Construction Project, 16. Amend contracts add $600,000 total $900,000 each with BASE Landscape Architecture with PGA Design, Inc and RRM Design and extend the 6/30/2024 (total for both $1,800,000), 17. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,500,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services thru 6/30/2025, 18. Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 19. Energy Commission – Recommendation that Vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond Prioritize Clean Mobility, 20. Landmarks Commission – Budget Referral $250,000 - $275,000 City-wide Historic Context Statement, 21. Arreguin co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn. Harrison – Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels, 22. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Approve expenditure from Mayor’s Office Budget $20,000 to Healthy Black Families, 23. Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Bartlett – Budget Referral $1,800,000 ($900,000 annually) for anti-displacement allocation per year 1. $250,000-housing retention, 2. Legal counseling tenants, $275,000 each to East Bay Community Law Center and EDC, 3. $100,000 Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homelessness Prevention, 24. Arreguin – $300,000 - Berkeley Housing Authority Loan Forgiveness, 25. Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 for semi-diverter traffic bollards at east corner of Newbury and Ashby intersection, 26. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 traffic calming on Dwight between Grant and California, 27. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin – Resolution Declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month, 28. Droste & Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Harrison – Budget referral $120,000 performance evaluation of City Attorney and Director of PAB, ACTION: 30. Chief Louis - Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 31 CM - Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy, 32. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 33. Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design. Affects Hopkins between Sutter and Gilman Streets, INFORMATION REPORTS: 34. Fiscal Year 2022 Mid-year budget update, 35. LPO NOD 1940 Hearst 5/10/2022, 36. LPO NOD 2523 Piedmont 5/10/2022, LPO NOD 37. 2580 Bancroft Way 5/10/2022, 38. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022 rescheduled for June 14
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
2222 Blake – 2nd Story addition over 14’ in average height and addition of laudry and deck on 1st story 5/11/2022
1338 Carlotta – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height, alteration in NC front yard setback 5/11/2022
1008 Grizzly Peak – install a hot tub in the rear yard 5/11/2022
1301 Peralta - Major residential addition over 14’ in average height by creating 2nd story addition 5/11/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
1425 Spruce – Re-frame the roof at the rear half of the house to extend the existing hip roof, add 20 sq feet rear addition on 2nd floor and legalize existing hot tub 5/11/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
Special meeting May 5 on reimagining to take action on budget process JA working on his proposal. Hahn asked for special meetings to be listed, pretty routinely scheduling meetings
April 26 - Special Meeting – Referral Prioritization Process, Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update, Bond Capacity,
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

April 24 - May 1, 2022
Worth Noting - There is a lot happening this week.
Besides the special and regular council meetings on Tuesday, the City Departments present to the Council Budget Committee on Wednesday 12 - 4 pm and Thursday and Friday from 9 am – 5 pm. The Surveillance Report will be heard Tuesday evening at the Council 6 pm meeting, plus the Hopkins Corridor Redesign and the Homeless Commission referral for the development of a 24/7 crisis stabilization center.

Monday Zero waste will hear an update on the plastic recycling market. We might learn how much is “wish cycling” rather than actual recycling.

The parking pilot projects SmartSpace are on Wednesday for Elmwood and Thursday for Southside at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday evening at 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission has a full schedule including Greg Brown Park and an outdoor fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park and the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission called a special meeting on budget recommendations for Measures GG and FF funds and to reconsider spending $500,000 of Measure FF funds on Eucalyptus Groves on unknown private property sites in the hills. The Police Accountability Board makes the third Wednesday evening 7 pm meeting. Health and Welfare is at 6:30 pm.

There is a series of city meetings on bicycling in Berkeley starting Thursday at 12 – 1:30 pm.

Thursday evening the Zoning Adjustment Board takes up the 6-story project at 1201 San Pablo and removing four more tenant spaces from media /film and the Mental Health Commission will get the latest update on the Special Care Unit and access to crisis care in Berkeley.

Housing Survey for tenants https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/314823c
BART Survey - https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/

Sunday, April 24, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, April 25, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87190567466
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 9056 7466
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5/10/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff reports Strategic Plan, Transfer Station Rates, C&D Processing RFP, FITES draft bag ordinance, Cal Move Out, Illegal dumping, single-use foodware, SB 1383, Discussion and Action: 1. Current recycling market updates and transparency regarding plastics, 2. Work Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Housing Element Event at 5 – 7 pm
In-person at Berkeley Bowl 2020 Oregon
Share feedback on housing goals and types of housing

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83685329120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 8368532 9120
AGENDA: 1. 2022 City Council Referral Prioritization Process Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV), 2. Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report provided by Government Finance Officers Association, 3. Berkeley strategic Transportation Plan Update and Grant Application Opportunities.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83685329120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 8532 9120
AGENDA:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 12 – 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83134748814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 831 3474 8814
AGENDA: Department Budget Presentations: 1. Office of City Manager including Economic Development, 2. Finance, 3. Human Resources, 4. Health, Housing & Community Services, 5. Measure P and Proposed Initial Recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: Measure GG and Measure FF Budget Recommendations, 2. Recommendation for Measure FF spending in FY 23 & FY 24 – Hazardous Vegetation Removal Program – Eucalyptus Groves
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 6. Work Plan,7. Review of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports a. Through the Looking Glass, 8. Easy Does It lapse in services, 9. Potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds/taxes, 10. Pathways facility, 11. Subcommittee update for prevention and ending homelessness in Berkeley, 12. Update Alta Bates.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 876 1635 4584
AGENDA: 6. Chair’s Report, 7. Greg Brown Park – multiple entrances, 8. Director’s Report, 9. Update Commission referrals to council, TOT, Refuse Policy, Adopt-a-Spot, South Sailing Basin Dredging and State funding for Marina, 10. Proposed locations – outdoor fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park, 11. BMASP Community meeting #2 additional feedback, 12. Discussion/action 787 Bancroft Development,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Parks,_Recreation,_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Police Accountability Board Special (PAB) meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318238840
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 823 1823 8840
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board reports, 6. PAB Director Report, 7. Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports a) Fair & Impartial Policing, b) PAB Director Search, c) Regulations, d) Mental Health Issues, e) Policy 351, f) PAB Budget Proposal, 9. Old Business a. Update Search Committee, b. Discuss how to prioritize work of PAB, 10. a) Review commendations of BPD, b) Training Traffic Enforcement.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

goBerkeley SmartSpace Parking Pilot - Elmwood at 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goberkeley-smartspace-elmwood-community-meeting-3-tickets-310920179627
AGENDA: New alternatives to managing parking in Elmwood pilot area, changes to non-resident parking in residential areas Residential Parking Permit (RPP) near commercial
https://smartspace.goberkeley.info

EBMUD – Water Wednesday Speaker Series at 6 pm
Use link to register and obtain zoom links
AGENDA: Drought Update
https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/education-resources/water-wednesday

Thursday, April 28, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am – 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84955908549
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 5590 8549
AGENDA: Department Budget Presentations: 1. Planning and Development, 2. Public Works, 3. City Clerk, 4. Police, 5. Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, 6. Proposal to Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax in Waterfront Area to the Marina Fund to Avoid Insolvency.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Bicycling in Berkeley at 12 pm – 1:30 pm
Use link to register and obtain zoom links
AGENDA: Provide feedback on bicycle plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2022/2022-04-14_Share_your_thoughts_on_bicycling_in_Berkeley.aspx

Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Public Program on Exploring a Diversion Approach to People Experiencing Behavioral Health Crisis in Berkeley and Access of Crisis Services, 4. Bridge to SCU and SCU update, 6. Review and vote on application for Mental Health Commissioner, b. Mary Lee Smith, Glenn Turner, 7. May is Mental Health Month Proclamation, 8. Mental Health Manager’s Report, 9. Mental Health service Act FY23 Annual Update, 10. Santa Ria Jail Subcommittee Report, 11. Site Visit Subcommittee Report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86568983962
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3423 6079
AGENDA: 2. 2970 Adeline – on consent – convert 2nd floor commercial to residential dwelling units on 3,760 sq ft lot,
3. 2026 San Pablo – on consent – add service of distilled spirits incidental to food in existing restaurant
4. 2142 Oxford – on consent – allow distilled spirits in full-service restaurant
5. 1151 Grizzly Peak Blvd – recommend approve - legalize two accessory buildings in the rear yard of single-family dwelling
6. 1201 San Pablo - recommend approve – construct 6-story, mixed-use building on vacant lot, with 66 units (including 5 very low-income), 1,680 sq ft of commercial space, 2,514 sq ft of usable open space and 17-28 ground-level parking spaces,
7. 2600 Tenth Street - recommend approve – to change the use of four existing tenant spaces on the 1st and 2nd floors, totaling 20,367 sq ft from media production to a research and development use.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

goBerkeley SmartSpace Parking - Southside/Telegraph at 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goberkeley-smartspace-southsidetelegraph-community-meeting-3-tickets-310915024207?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
AGENDA: New alternatives to manage parking in Southside/Telegraph pilot area
https://smartspace.goberkeley.info

Poppin’ Thursday Roller Skate Party at 5 – 8 pm
Grove Park 1730 Oregon at Russell
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17825

Friday, April 29, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am – 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256590559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 882 5659 0559
AGENDA: Department Budget Presentations: 1. Office of the director of Police Accountability, 2. City Auditor, 3. City Attorney, 4. Fire, 5. Information technology, 6. Responses to Questions from Prior Presentations and Discussion.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Saturday, April 30, 2022 & Sunday, May 1, 2022 no city events found

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April 25 Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for May 10, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87190567466
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 9056 7466
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Resolution Directing Legislative Bodies to Continue Meeting vis videoconference and teleconference, 2. Resolution to continue Ratify Local COVID-19 Emergency, 3. General Municipal Election 11/8/2022 including adopting policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments, 4. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 5. Bid Solicitations $964,022, 6. FF Funds Purchase Order $250,000 ZOLL Medical for ECG Monitor/Defibrillators for emergency response vehicles, 7. GG Fire Prevention Funds $121,133 includes $14,552 contingency for carpet replacement at 1900 6th Street, 8. Contract $17,808 with JotForm, Inc, 9. Donation $54,167 for Berkeley Meals on Wheels, 10. Amend contract add $66,450 total $1,528,350 with Murray Building, Inc for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, 11. Amend contract add $530,832 total $39,350,473 with Robert E. Boyer Construction Inc for Berkeley Tuolumne Cap Construction Project, 12. Chief Louis - Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 13. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,500,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services thru 6/30/2025, 14. Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy, 15. Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 16. Energy Commission – Recommendation that Vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond Prioritize Clean Mobility, 17. Landmarks Commission – Budget Referral $250,000 - $275,000 City-wide Historic Context Statement, 18. Arreguin – Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels, 19. Arreguin – Approve expenditure from Mayor’s Office Budget $20,000 to Healthy Black Families, 20. Arreguin – Budget Referral $1,800,000 ($900,000 annually) for anti-displacement allocation per year 1. $250,000-housing retention, 2. Legal counseling tenants, $275,000 each to East Bay Community Law Center and EDC, 3. $100,000 Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homelessness Prevention, 21. Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 for semi-diverter traffic bollards at east corner of Newbury and Ashby intersection, 22. Harrison – Budget referral $50,000 taffic calming on Dwight between Grant and California, 23. Droste, Arreguin – Budget referral $120,000 performance evaluation of City Attorney and Director of PAB, ACTION: 24. CM – FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #1, 25. Arreguin – Forgive $300,000 Loan to Housing Trust Loan to Berkeley Housing Authority, 26. Taplin – Refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to adopt Objective Standards for Efficiency Units, 27. Wengraf – Resolution Declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Fiscal Year 2022 Mid-year budget update, 29. LPO NOD 1940 Hearst, 30. LPO NOD 2523 Piedmont, LPO NOD 31. 2580 Bancroft Way, 32. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.

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April 26 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83685329120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 8532 9120
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Amend Contract add $151,000 total $200,000 with Rebecca Burnside for Personnel Investigations, 2. 2nd reading Collection of Parking Space Rental Tax for City Owned Parking Lots, 3. Minutes, 4. Acceptance of $2,200,000 donation from UCB to support 6 months of operations at Rodeway in for sheltering homeless at People’s Park, 5. Contract $3,993,397 with Abode Services to Operate Interim Housing at the Rodeway Inn from 5/1/2022-10/31/2023, 6. Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1461 University, 7. Contract $250,000 with Village of Love for Operation of Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center 6/1/2022 – 5/31/2023, 8. Endorsement of Alameda County Home Together 2026 Implementation Plan, 9. $10,914,400 Formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Contract add $60,000 total $160,000 Measure FF Funds with Fire Aside for Defensible Space Inspection Software 5/18/2022 – 5/17/2024 with option to extend 4 years for total $160,000, 11. Commission Reorganization of Community Health Commission to reduce membership to 9 and consolidate functions from 10 to 4, 12. Contract add $76,648 total $432,470 with Pacific Site Management for landscaping services and extend to 6/30/2023, 13. Amend contract add $19,350 total $82350 with Resource Development Associates for Crisis Assessment and Triage Line Evaluation, 14. Grant Application $60,000 with match $6,000 for Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), 15. Total all Contracts $600,000 for Climate Equity Fund Pilot Programs 5/1/2022-5/31/2024, 1) $83,334 Association for Energy Affordability, 2) $83,333 BlocPower, 3) $100,000 Ecology Center, 4) $83,333 Northern California Land Trust, 5) $250,000 Waterside Workshops, 16. Contract (numbers do not add up to listed total of $550,000) with Diablo Engineering Group for Preliminary Engineering and Final Design for the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety project $220,000, plus $14,000 for as needed project related services, plus $234,000 6/1/2022 – 12/31/2024, 17. Contract $300,000 with ParkMobile, LLC for Mobile Parking Payment Services (mobile payment on-street meters and parking garage reservations 7/1/2022-6/30/2025, 18. Contract add $225,000 total $2,050,000 with Portable Computer systems dba PCS Mobile for Parking Permit and Citation Services extend to 6/30/2024, 19. Contract (no cost) with Chrisp Company for Roadway Thermoplastic Markings and extend to 6/30/2024 with option 3 one-year extensions, 20. Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $3,500,000 with Pavement Engineering, Inc, for on-call civil engineering and construction management services, 21. Lease with Options Recovery for 1835 Allston Way, Old City Hall Annex1/1/202-12/31/2024 with 2 5-year renewal options, 22. Purchase order $1,731,000 with Western Truck Center for 4 Front Loaders, 23. Arreguin - Bay Area Book Festival Relinquishment $1068 from Mayor’s discretionary funds 24. Arreguin – Budget referral $1,00,000 from ARPA to Eviction Defense to supplement Housing Retention, 25. Kesarwani – Budget referral $50,000 to expand Downtown Streets services to Gilman commercial and industrial areas twice weekly, 26. Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Budget referral $300,000 convert 62nd street between King and Adeline into a cul de sac with marked bicycle lane connecting Adeline to bicycle blvd on King, 27. Harrison - Support AB 2557 specifying that records of Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Agencies are subject to the disclosure Requirements of the Public Records Act, 28. Hahn, so-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Harrison – Refer grant $150,000 for the benefit of Luna Dance Institute, 29. Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf, Robinson - Budget referral $300,000 for bike, pedestrian and streetscape and re-paving Hopkins Corridor, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Wengraf – Budget referral $40,000 Solano Stroll September 11, 2022 and September 10, 2023, 31. Robinson – Support AB 2234 Postentitlement Permit Streamlining, ACTION: 32. CM – Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) provided by GFOA, 33. ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California – to 1) create new lower basement level, 2) construct new 2nd story, 3) modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex on existing property, 34. CM – Zoning Ordinance Amendments that address technical edits and corrections, 35. CM – Submission of 2022 (FY2023) Annual Allocations of Federal HUD funds, 36. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 37. CM – Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual design, 38. Homeless Commission – a. Refer to the CM to develop a crisis stabilization program based on the Bend, Oregon model, b. CM - Staff response – use Amber House which has empty beds, , CSU too expensive and MediCal billing too complex, 39. Homeless Commission – a. direct CM to expand Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS) to emergencies not otherwise covered including outside the dates of the current contract with Dorothy Day b. CM – staff response - refer to the budget process.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
2222 Blake – 2nd Story addition over 14’ in average height and addition of laudry and deck on 1st story 5/11/2022
1338 Carlotta – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height, alteration in NC front yard setback 5/11/2022
1415 Fifth – Convert an existing 2,257 sq ft residence into a 2491 sq ft duplex, construct new 2621 single family residence, 4/28/2022
1008 Grizzly Peak – install a hot tub in the rear yard 5/11/2022
1609 Kains – Raise existing home by 10 ft and construct new first floor, 4/27/2022
1126 Keith – AUPfor installation in backyard at grade cedar hot tub (6’ wide, 4’ deep on concrete pad 6” thick sunk 20” into ground 4/27/2022
1813 Parker - addition over 14’ in average height 4/27/2022
27 Parnassus – Roof deck addition exceeding 14’ in height in hillside district 4/27/2022
1301 Peralta - Major residential addition over 14’ in average height by creating 2nd story addition 5/11/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
1425 Spruce – Re-frame the roof at the rear half of the house to extend the existing hip roof, add 20 sq feet rear addition on 2nd floor and legalize existing hot tub 5/11/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 26 - Special Meeting – Referral Prioritization Process, Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update, Bond Capacity,
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

April 17 - April 24, 2022
Worth Noting:
Once more we heard from the Mayor this week that the City Manager’s response to the Reimagining Public Safety will occur. Mayor Arreguin said it will be April 21. There is no posting of the meeting. Posting at the last minute has become all too common, check later https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx The Rent Board, Design Review Committee and the Transportation Commission are all scheduled for Thursday evening, April 21st. The April 26th Council agenda is available for comment. Items of note are the Surveillance Report, the Homeless Commission referral for a crisis stabilization center and storm shelters. Use the same link or scroll down to find the agenda list between the list of meetings and Land Use Calendar.

In the long list of meetings, these are picked as key where your attendance/comment may make a difference. There are other meetings in the list that also deserve your attention. Local actions matter!
Monday at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee takes up warrantless searches and prohibition of discriminatory reports.
Tuesday 9 am the Budget Committee will continue the unfinished items from Thursday on paving, budgeting, and electrification. At 6 pm the presentation and discussion of the planning for the housing developments at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations follows a presentation by the Fire Department.
Wednesday at 7 pm is the last community meeting on Vision 2050. There will be a ballot measure in November. There is so much on Wednesday that you could be attending meetings from noon through the evening with barely a break from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. I have never attended a PG&E webinar so I cannot tell you whether that 5:30 pm meeting on wildfire safety is worth your time – it does look like it will be recorded.
Thursday at 7 pm Design review includes three interesting projects and the Transportation Commission includes BerkDOT, Hopkins Corridor and Adeline Plaza and possibly reimagining policing.
Saturday is Earth Day and I leave you to find and decide on your own activity. There are plenty to choose from. The City sponsored event for the waterfront which is listed.

Sunday, April 17, 2022 – Easter, Passover, Ramadan

Monday, April 18, 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am (members Taplin, Kesawani, Wengraf)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84938614551
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 3861 4551
AGENDA: 2. Droste co-sponsor Taplin - Revisions to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release Search Conditions of Berkeley Police Department Law, 3. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn - Add Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement, 4. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2 & 3.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx

4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81166286812?pwd=SmM3Uk94L2dKTHA0T21IVWFBQTVPUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 811 6628 6812 Passcode: 458408
AGENDA Discussion and possible action: 6. Revisions to the Demolition Ordinance, 7. Memorandum regarding the potential for adding more rent controlled units under CA Civil Code Section 1954.52(b), 8. Relocation Ordinance and suggested additions from previous discussion regarding Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 9. Various amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Homeless Services Panel of Experts Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action towards recommendation of allocation of Measure P monies in current budget cycle.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87174090877
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:871 7409 0877
AGENDA: 1. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf, Droste - Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding – 3 yr street paving financing plan to bring total annual budget to $51.1 million. 2. Harrison – Budget Referral for Capital Improvements, Street, Sidewalk, Micromobility and Transit, 3. CM- FY 22 AAO #2 Update, 4. CM- Discussion Budget Engagement Strategies.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

City Council CLOSED SESSION at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87106067473
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 0606 7473
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation Worthy v. City of Berkeley, et.al
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87841008933
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 4100 8933
AGENDA: 1. Fire Department Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment Study, 2. Ashby and North Berkeley BART Transit-Oriented Development.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
City/UC/Student Relations Committee Special Meeting at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82268262581
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 822 6826 2581
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 3. Minutes, 4. Introductions to new ASUC leadership, 5. Seamless Bay Area – mission to transform fragmented public transportation into unified system 6. Strategies to support unhoused community members in People’s Park and Telegraph Neighborhood, 7. Priorities for spending future allocations of UC/CoB settlement agreement payments, 8. GLA (group living ordinance update.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/City/UC/Student_Relations_Committee.aspx

City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83191415939
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 831 9141 5939
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn – Consider Strategies and Make Recommendations to Council and Staff to Ensure Potential Infrastructure Bond Expenditure is Consistent with Climate Action Goals and Other Environmental Policies,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89090202321?pwd=cGxPa0IxSllvVi95dmZQcWhWTVBOQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 890 9020 2321 Passcode: 140743
AGENDA: 6. Staff update regarding social media 7. Staff update on website revamp and new 3Di Case Management/Public Platform, 8. Discussion/possible action regarding 2022 Tenant Survey, 9. Fair Chance Ordinance a. Promotion Video for the new law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp8CVZdKUV0, May 9 5pm Webinar hosted by Berkeley Property Owners and co-presenters JustCities and Berkeley Rent Board, 10. Staff report on status of Eviction Moratorium/Ellis Act.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Commission on Aging at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: post lists 726 7423 9145
However, telephone link is usually the same as zoom 878 5934 3194
AGENDA: 4. Workplan, 5. Commission liaisons – reports and updates, 6. Older adult community forum, 7. Systemic Ageism, 8. Public Safety crosswalks at major intersections, city sidewalks, 9. Commissioner recruitment, 10. Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Aging_Homepage.aspx

Commission on the Status of Women at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81443013997?pwd=aXR0Yjl0ZVhqYUZtWXlQejRMcm5zUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 814 4301 3997
AGENDA: 5. Workplan, 6. Update on domestic violence, gender-based violence transitional housing/shelter recommendation, 7. Update on Roe v. Wade event, 8. Letter to Council, City Manager requesting contractor gender equity under Mason-Tillman, 9. Recommendation to sign on support of sexual assault victims at FCI in Dublin, 10 Proclamation in honor of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx

Vision 2050 Community meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83637304228
Teleconference & ID: teleconference option not provided
AGENDA: Presentation of infrastructure needs and potential methods of financing with Q&A session. This session is assigned to Districts 1 & 2, but if you missed your neighborhood session, attend this one as it is the last in the series.
https://www.berkeleyvision2050.org/

Community for a Cultural Civic Center at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: ID:
AGENDA: Liam Garland and Elmar Kapfer will talk about Phase 2 of the Civic Center Vision Project.
https://berkeleycccc.org/latest-updates

PG&E Wildfire Safety Webinar at 5:30 pm
Link to webinar schedule:
https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/community-wildfire-safety-open-house-meetings.page?cid=em_PSPS_20220412-PSPS-AllCustomerWebinarInvite-c4789_20220412_firesafetywebinars_email_na_na

Thursday, April 21, 2022
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83907679586
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 839 0767 9568
AGENDA: 2. Election of chair, 3. Small business listening session.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx

Announced but not posted City Council Special Meeting
AGENDA: City Manager/Staff response to reimagining public safety presentations - this meeting has already been postponed once, Mayor Arreguin announced as occurring 4/21/2022 but is not posted, check later.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference, Teleconference: ID: check after Monday for links
AGENDA: agenda not posted check after Monday
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81450123842
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 814 5012 3842
AGENDA: 2000 University (at Milvia) – final design review – demolish two existing commercial structures and construction of a new 8-story mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units and ground floor commercial
2440 Shattuck (at Haste)– preliminary design review – demolish existing commercial building and construct an 8-story, mixed use building with 40 dwelling units and 2700 sq ft of ground floor commercial space
2065 Kittredge (at Harold adjacent to Shattuck Hotel) – advisory comments – demolish existing commercial building and construct 8-story mixed-use with 188 residential units (including 4 live-work) and 43 underground parking spaces,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82459281281
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-900-9128 ID: 824 5928 1281
AGENDA Discussion/Action: 1. Vision 2050, 2. BerkDOT, 3. Hopkins Corridor, 4. Adeline Right-of Way and Plaza Options, 5. TNC Tax Allocation Priorities,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Friday, April 22, 2022
2x2 Committee at 8:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83637501564
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 836 3750 1564
AGENDA: not posted check later
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/2x2_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Saturday, April 23, 2022 – Passover ends
EARTH DAY – Berkeley waterfront Day Cleanup Event at 9 am – 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center at 160 University
Supply of gloves and buckets will be limited so bring your own if you can
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17811

Sunday, April 24, 2022 – no events or city meetings found

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April 26 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83685329120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 8532 9120
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Amend Contract add $151,000 total $200,000 with Rebecca Burnside for Personnel Investigations, 2. 2nd reading Collection of Parking Space Rental Tax for City Owned Parking Lots, 3. Minutes, 4. Acceptance of $2,200,000 donation from UCB to support 6 months of operations at Rodeway in for sheltering homeless at People’s Park, 5. Contract $3,993,397 with Abode Services to Operate Interim Housing at the Rodeway Inn from 5/1/2022-10/31/2023, 6. Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1461 University, 7. Contract $250,000 with Village of Love for Operation of Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center 6/1/2022 – 5/31/2023, 8. Endorsement of Alameda County Home Together 2026 Implementation Plan, 9. $10,914,400 Formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Contract add $60,000 total $160,000 Measure FF Funds with Fire Aside for Defensible Space Inspection Software 5/18/2022 – 5/17/2024 with option to extend 4 years for total $160,000, 11. Commission Reorganization of Community Health Commission to reduce membership to 9 and consolidate functions from 10 to 4, 12. Contract add $76,648 total $432,470 with Pacific Site Management for landscaping services and extend to 6/30/2023, 13. Amend contract add $19,350 total $82350 with Resource Development Associates for Crisis Assessment and Triage Line Evaluation, 14. Grant Application $60,000 with match $6,000 for Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), 15. Total all Contracts $600,000 for Climate Equity Fund Pilot Programs 5/1/2022-5/31/2024, 1) $83,334 Association for Energy Affordability, 2) $83,333 BlocPower, 3) $100,000 Ecology Center, 4) $83,333 Northern California Land Trust, 5) $250,000 Waterside Workshops, 16. Contract (numbers do not add up to listed total of $550,000) with Diablo Engineering Group for Preliminary Engineering and Final Design for the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety project $220,000, plus $14,000 for as needed project related services, plus $234,000 6/1/2022 – 12/31/2024, 17. Contract $300,000 with ParkMobile, LLC for Mobile Parking Payment Services (mobile payment on-street meters and parking garage reservations 7/1/2022-6/30/2025, 18. Contract add $225,000 total $2,050,000 with Portable Computer systems dba PCS Mobile for Parking Permit and Citation Services extend to 6/30/2024, 19. Contract (no cost) with Chrisp Company for Roadway Thermoplastic Markings and extend to 6/30/2024 with option 3 one-year extensions, 20. Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $3,500,000 with Pavement Engineering, Inc, for on-call civil engineering and construction management services, 21. Lease with Options Recovery for 1835 Allston Way, Old City Hall Annex1/1/202-12/31/2024 with 2 5-year renewal options, 22. Purchase order $1,731,000 with Western Truck Center for 4 Front Loaders, 23. Arreguin - Bay Area Book Festival Relinquishment $1068 from Mayor’s discretionary funds 24. Arreguin – Budget referral $1,00,000 from ARPA to Eviction Defense to supplement Housing Retention, 25. Kesarwani – Budget referral $50,000 to expand Downtown Streets services to Gilman commercial and industrial areas twice weekly, 26. Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Budget referral $300,000 convert 62nd street between King and Adeline into a cul de sac with marked bicycle lane connecting Adeline to bicycle blvd on King, 27. Harrison - Support AB 2557 specifying that records of Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Agencies are subject to the disclosure Requirements of the Public Records Act, 28. Hahn, so-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Harrison – Refer grant $150,000 for the benefit of Luna Dance Institute, 29. Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf, Robinson - Budget referral $300,000 for bike, pedestrian and streetscape and re-paving Hopkins Corridor, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Wengraf – Budget referral $40,000 Solano Stroll September 11, 2022 and September 10, 2023, 31. Robinson – Support AB 2234 Postentitlement Permit Streamlining, ACTION: 32. CM – Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) provided by GFOA, 33. ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California – to 1) create new lower basement level, 2) construct new 2nd story, 3) modify exiting duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex on existing property, 34. CM – Zoning Ordinance Amendments that address technical edits and corrections, 35. CM – Submission of 2022 (FY2023) Annual Allocations of Federal HUD funds, 36. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 37. CM – Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual design, 38. Homeless Commission – a. Refer to the CM to develop a crisis stabilization program based on the Bend, Oregon model, b. CM - Staff response – use Amber House which has empty beds, , CSU too expensive and MediCal billing too complex, 39. Homeless Commission – a. direct CM to expand Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS) to emergencies not otherwise covered including outside the dates of the current contract with Dorothy Day b. CM – staff response - refer to the budget process.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1415 Fifth – Convert an existing 2,257 sq ft residence into a 2491 sq ft duplex, construct new 2621 single family residence, 4/28/2022
1609 Kains – Raise existing home by 10 ft and construct new first floor, 4/27/2022
1126 Keith – AUPfor installation in backyard at grade cedar hot tub (6’ wide, 4’ deep on concrete pad 6” thick sunk 20” into ground 4/27/2022
1813 Parker - addition over 14’ in average height 4/27/2022
27 Parnassus – Roof deck addition exceeding 14’ in height in hillside district 4/27/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 14 - Special Meeting – Reimagining Public Safety – rescheduled to April 21
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
April 26 - Special Meeting – Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update, Bond Capacity,
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion (tentative)
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

April 10 - April 17, 2022
Worth Noting:
Council returns from recess: The agenda for the April 12th regular city council meeting at 6 pm and the draft agenda for the April 26th council meeting which will be reviewed at the agenda and Rules Committee on Monday at 2:30 pm are at the bottom of the email holding space between the list of meetings by day of the week and land use list of approved projects in the appeal period. The Tuesday evening council meeting big agenda items are the Police Flex Team from Taplin on consent (already has 5 supporters Author Taplin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Kesarwani, Droste and Arreguin who indicated his support by blocking moving the item from consent to action for discussion at the Agenda Committee). The City Auditor will be presenting the findings from review of Berkeley Police Overtime.
Wednesday is packed with FITES continuing work on the plastic bag ordinance at 3 pm. Wednesday evening every meeting is at 7 pm and all meetings take up items around budget recommendations and referrals, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Homeless commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, Police Accountability Board and Vision 2050 on ballot measure and additional taxes.
Thursday the Budget and Finance Committee starts at 9 am to resume work on the FY2023 & FY2024 planning.
Thursday evening(?) The presentation from City staff on Reimagining Public Safety is listed under worksessions as occurring Thursday, April 14th, but there is no posting. Recently special meetings have been posted on short 72- hour notice. It is unknown at this time if the meeting is cancelled or the intent is to post at the last minute allowable for non-emergency meetings. Either way check after Monday https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Home.aspx or https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Friday and Saturday are the City sponsored Egg Hunts for the youngsters.

Berkeley Marina Specific Plan QUESTIONNAIRE online through April 22, 2022, Questionnaire available at https://www.cityofberkeley.info/BMASP/

Sunday, April 10, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, April 11, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83790097314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 9009 7314
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/26/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council worksession, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Special meeting at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84468156664?pwd=NzlEdklqQy8rRS9TWmRwbXRiekFEZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 ID: 844 6815 6664 Passcode: 145495
AGENDA: 6. Action Items a. Position on AB 2469 Housing Statewide Rental Registry, b. Position on AB 2386 Planning and zoning tenancy in common subject to an exclusive occupancy agreement, c. Proposed Resolution to authorize drafting letters to express Board’s Position on AB 2469 and AB 2386.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Announcements, 7. Director’s Report, 8. Land Acknowledgement, 9. Introductions, 10. Discussion of recruitment, 11. Workplan, 12. Update on independent projects.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82520304735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 825 2030 4735
AGENDA: 1. Conference with real property negotiators 150 Brookside Drive, Richmond, CA property owner Premier Development LLC Giant Road, Richmond, CA property owner Four Stones Real Estate, LLC, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Fire Officers, IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86759332010
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 867 5933 2010
AGENDA: Full agenda is listed after list of city meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Receive feedback from BPD on complaints filed, b. Finalize draft of proposed Regulations for submittal to PAB.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 3 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85630127227
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 856 3012 7227
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, Hahn - Adopt Ordinance add BMC 11.62 to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Energy Commission – Community outreach and education events on proposed regulations for the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 4. Hahn Safe Streets, 5. Harrison, Hahn – ensure bond expenditure is consistent with climate action goals and other environmental policies, 6. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Private and Public Utility to the Public Right of Way (streets) packet 206 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Reports a. FF, GG, Dept Activities i. Overall Call Metrics, ii. Special Reports, iii. Commission Action Status, 2. Minutes, ACTION items: 3. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Core Group, 4. Recommendations for Measure FF spending in FY 23 & 24, Hazardous Vegetation Removal Program, 5. Recommendation for Parking Enforcement Budget, Discussion: 6. Workplan, 7. FF Budget, 8. GG Tax Rate Increase.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 5. Presentation Fred Finch Youth Services, 6. Chair update on crisis stabilization center, 7. Update Coordinated Entry System, 8. Housing preference policy inclusion of persons displaced into homelessness, 9. Safe injection sites.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 839 1172 3812
AGENDA: 6. Chair’s Report, 7. Greg Brown Park – multiple entrances, 8. Director’s Report, 9. Update Commission referrals to council, TOT, Refuse Policy, Adopt-a-Spot, South Sailing Basin Dredging and State funding for Marina, 10. Proposed locations – outdoor fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park, 11. BMASP Community meeting #2 additional feedback, 12. Discussion/action 787 Bancroft Development,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Parks,_Recreation,_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board reports update Chief search, update Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director PAB report, 7. Chief BPD report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. a. Review Policy 319 Hate Crimes, b. Consider ways to contribute to hiring and selection of permanent Director PAB and PAB Investigator, c. Approve letter to Council regarding PAB budget and Board member represent PAB before Budget Committee, 10. Request that the Byers replace the photographs in the recruitment brochure for the Director of the PAB, b. Review proposed revisions to Early warning System Policy (General Order E-13 / Policy 1041 and Consent to search form (from Fair and Impartial Policing Subcommittee, c. Review proposed changes to Policy 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release search Conditions and decide how to respond, d. Authorize the Chair and Interim Director to prepare and issue a public statement regarding the unfair practice charge filed by the Berkeley Police Association, e. Consider requesting Council to endorse AB 2557 (item 26 is council draft agenda for April 26 council meeting), f. Discuss how to prioritize the work of PAB and Director of PAB.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Vision 2050 at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81547817488
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 815 4781 7488
AGENDA: Presentation of infrastructure needs and potential methods of financing with Q&A session. (This session is assigned to Districts 3 & 4, but if this evening fits best don’t be put off if you live in another district the last community session is April 20th)
https://www.berkeleyvision2050.org/

Thursday, April 14, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89314775042
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 893 1477 5042
AGENDA: 2. CM – 5-year Capital Improvement Program and Proposed Projects, 3. CM General Fund revenue and Expenditures: 5-year forecast, 4. CM Overview of FY 23 & 24 Preliminary Budget, 5. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf, Droste - Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding – 3 yr street paving financing plan to bring total annual budget to $51.1 million. 6. Harrison – Budget Referral for Capital Improvements, Street, Sidewalk, Micromobility and Transit, 7. CM- FY 22 AAO #2 Update, 8. CM- Discussion Budget Engagement Strategies.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Special City Council Meeting - Reimagining Public Safety – time not posted
Videoconference: not posted
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: not posted
AGENDA: not posted – CHECK WEBSITE AFTER MONDAY for announcement, meeting is listed as occurring under worksessions
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Friday, April 15, 2022
Flashlight Egg Hunt Grades 5th – 8th at 7 – 9 pm
Grove Park at 1730 Oregon @ Russell
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17827

Saturday, April 16, 2022
Egg Hunt Extravaganza at 9 am – 1 pm
Willard Park at 2730 Hillegass @ Russell
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17830

Sunday, April 17, 2022 – no meetings or event found

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AGENDA COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83790097314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 9009 7314
DRAFT AGENDA for April 26, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 2. Minutes, 3. Acceptance of $2,200,000 donation from UCB to support 6 months of operations at Rodeway in for sheltering homeless at People’s Park, 4. Contract $3,993,397 with Abode Services to Operate Interim Housing at the Rodeway Inn from 5/1/2022-10/31/2023, 5. Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1461 University, 6. Contract $250,000 with Village of Love for Operation of Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center 6/1/2022 – 5/31/2023, 7. Endorsement of Alameda County Home Together 2026 Implementation Plan, 8. $10,914,400 Formal Bid Solicitations, 9. Contract add $60,000 total $160,000 Measure FF Funds with Fire Aside for Defensible Space Inspection Software 5/18/2022 – 5/17/2024 with option to extend 4 years for total $160,000, 10. Commission Reorganization of Community Health Commission to reduce membership to 9 and consolidate functions from 10 to 4, 11. Contract add $76,648 total $432,470 with Pacific Site Management for landscaping services and extend to 6/30/2023, 12. Amend contract add $19,350 total $82350 with Resource Development Associates for Crisis Assessment and Triage Line Evaluation, 13. Grant Application $60,000 with match $6,000 for Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), 14. Total all Contracts $600,000 for Climate Equity Fund Pilot Programs 5/1/2022-5/31/2024, 1) $83,334 Association for Energy Affordability, 2) $83,333 BlocPower, 3) $100,000 Ecology Center, 4) $83,333 Northern California Land Trust, 5) $250,000 Waterside Workshops, 15. Contract (numbers do not add up to listed total of $550,000) with Diablo Engineering Group for Preliminary Engineering and Final Design for the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety project $220,000, plus $14,000 for as needed project related services, plus $234,000 6/1/2022 – 12/31/2024, 16. Contract $300,000 with ParkMobile, LLC for Mobile Parking Payment Services (mobile payment on-street meters and parking garage reservations 7/1/2022-6/30/2025, 17. Contract add $225,000 total $2,050,000 with Portable Computer systems dba PCS Mobile for Parking Permit and Citation Services extend to 6/30/2024, 18. Contract (no cost) with Chrisp Company for Roadway Thermoplastic Markings and extend to 6/30/2024 with option 3 one-year extensions, 19. Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $3,500,000 with Pavement Engineering, Inc, for on-call civil engineering and construction management services, 20. Lease with Options Recovery for 1835 Allston Way, Old City Hall Annex1/1/202-12/31/2024 with 2 5-year renewal options, 21. Purchase order $1,731,000 with Western Truck Center for 4 Front Loaders, 22. Energy Commission – Recommends Council prioritize in FY2023, 2024 several staff positions, pilot projects, investments in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, 23. Arreguin – Budget referral $1,00,000 from ARPA to Eviction Defense to supplement Housing Retention, 24. Kesarwani – Budget referral $50,000 to expand Downtown Streets services to Gilman commercial and industrial areas twice weekly, 25. Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Budget referral $300,000 convert 62nd street between King and Adeline into a cul de sac with marked bicycle lane connecting Adeline to bicycle blvd on King, 26. Harrison - Support AB 2557 specifying that records of Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Agencies are subject to the disclosure Requirements of the Public Records Act, 27. Hahn, so-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Harrison – Refer grant $150,000 for the benefit of Luna Dance Institute, 28. Hahn - Budget referral $300,000 for bike, pedestrian and streetscape and re-paving Hopkins Corridor, 29. Robinson – Support AB 2234Postentitlement Permit Streamlining, ACTION: 30. ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California – to 1) create new lower basement level, 2) construct new 2nd story, 3) modify exiting duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex on existing property, 31. CM – Submission of 2022 (FY2023) Annual Allocations of Federal HUD funds, 32. CM – Zoning Ordinance Amendments that address technical edits and corrections, 33. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 34. CM – Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) provided by GFOA, 35. CM – Issuance of $40,000,000 General Bonds for Measure O – Affordable Housing, 36. CM – Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual design, 37. Homeless Commission – a. Refer to the CM to develop a crisis stabilization program based on the Bend, Oregon model, b. CM - Staff response – use Amber House which has empty beds, , CSU too expensive and MediCal billing too complex, 38. Homeless Commission – a. direct CM to expand Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS) to emergencies not otherwise covered including outside the dates of the current contract with Dorothy Day b. CM – staff response - refer to the budget process, 39. Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget referral $40,000 Solano Stroll September 11, 2022 and September 10, 2023

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AGENDA - APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86759332010
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 867 5933 2010
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading implementing the Independent Redistricting Commission adjusted City Council District boundaries, 2. 2nd reading align State and Local Laws on Cannabis, 3. 2nd reading R&D definition, 4. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 5. Amends BMC Section 6.24.050 to allow Parking Space rental tax to be placed in the general fund instead of a special fund, 6. $710,000 Bid Solicitations, 7. Fire Dept - Purchase order $621,000 for 8 Emergency vehicle utility pickup trucks for the Berkeley Fire Dept, 8. $2,802,400 for Mental Health Services Innovations – Encampment-Based Mobile Wellness Center Project over 5 yr period starting FY2023, 9. Revenue contract $2,500,000 apply for Mental Health Student Services Oversight and Accountability Commission funding for BUSD, 10. Revenue Grant application $173,408 for FY 2023-2027 CA Dept of Public Health-Oral Health Program, 11. Adopt a Resolution to ratify pre-approved PARS Plan document and related Amendments by Interim Deputy City Manager on 12/27/2021, 12. Human resources - Re-establish Senior Engineering Inspector Classification, 13. Parks - Contract $4,468,610 with Sysco San Francisco for Food Services for Tuolumme and Echo Lake Resident Camps for 5/1/2022 – 5/1/2027 amount subject to annual budget appropriation process, 14. Donation $16,000 from friends of Lucinda Sikes for a memorial bench and picnic equipment to be placed at Codornices Park in memory of Lucinda, 15. Planning and Development - Application for Revenue Grant FEMA for Hazard Mitigation Grant amount $3,750,000 with commitment to be matched with $1,750,000, 16. BPD - Revenue Grant CA Dept of Justice Tobacco Grant $191,053 FY 2022-2025, 17. Public Works - Contract $6,084,809 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading for Street Rehabilitation rejecting Azul Works bid as non-responsive for Intersection Reconfiguration at Dwight and California, 18. Public Works - Master License agreement template for the non-exclusive installation of small cell telecommunications facilities on City owned and maintained streetlight poles in the public right-of-way 19. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $60,000 for providing essential school supplies to Berkeley families, 20. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Bartlett – Support AB 1944 which amends the Brown Act to permanently enable meetings of legislative bodies to be conducted through videoconference or teleconference, 21. Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Wengraf, Bartlett – Support AB 1947 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies on how to identify and report Hate Crimes, 22. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Droste, Taplin, Wengraf, Resolution Reaffirming the City of Berkeley Commitment to Transgender Rights, 23. Taplin – Budget Referral funding of EV Charging Infrastructure for City’s Fleet of EV, 24. Taplin – Budget Referral funding West Berkeley Park Ambassadors at San Pablo Park, Strawberry Creek and Aquatic Parks, 25. Taplin – Support AB 1608 – Independent Coroner’s Offices, 26. Taplin – Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping policy update, 27. Taplin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Kesarwani, Droste – Community Policing: Flex Team for Problem-Oriented Policing Under the Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment (SARA) Model and other applicable community engagement models, 28. Harrison – Budget Referral $100,000 to hire CPA to provide supplemental assistance in fulfilling budgetary obligations, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Berkeley Public Library Foundation Dinner, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Kala Art Institute to support programs, 31. Wengraf, Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett - Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, 32. Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget Referral $6000 annual to fund Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Robinson, Harrison – Budget Referral $250,000 to contribute to preliminary design Downtown BART station modernization project, 34. Robinson - (Council Office Budget Funds) Suitcase Clinic, 35. Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Support AB 2050 Ellis act reform, 36. Robinson , co-sponsor Hahn – Support SB 649 Affordable Housing Local Tenant Preference, 37. Robinson - Support AB 2147 Jaywalking Decriminalization, 38. Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Droste – Support for Support Article 34 Repeal eliminating the required city-wide vote for construction of publicly funded low-income housing projects, ACTION: 39. Auditor – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 40. a. Commission on Labor Fair Workweek Ordinance – Adopt first reading of proposed Workweek Ordinance BMC 13.110, b. City Manager – Direct Item to Health, Life Enrichment, Equity and Community Policy Committee, 41 a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – UC Berkeley Agreement $4,300,000/year to cover cost expended by the City due to the University expansion, funding is intended to support fire and city services, DFSC recommends the City administer funds separately from the general funds and with public review under DFSC similar to FF and GG for the duration of the agreement, b. City Manager – use the general fund to administer payments,.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
2407 Dana – Establish a temporary daytime drop-in center where services and support will be provided for unhoused community members in need of a place to gather during the daytime 4/11/2022
1609 Kains – Raise existing home by 10 ft and construct new first floor, 4/27/2022
1126 Keith – AUPfor installation in backyard at grade cedar hot tub (6’ wide, 4’ deep on concrete pad 6” thick sunk 20” into ground 4/27/2022
1883 Parker - addition over 14’ in average height 4/27/2022
27 Parnassus – Roof deck addition exceeding 14’ in height in hillside district 4/27/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
83 San Mateo – 15 sq ft addition above 14 ft in average height and 20 feet in maximum height on 7560 sq ft lot with an existing 3,457 sq ft dwelling 4/13/2022
2361 San Mateo – To establish the off-sale of beer and wine at a retail store 4/14/2022
1235 Tenth – Beer at commercial rec center 4/14/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 14 - Special Meeting – Reimagining Public Safety
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
April 26 - Special Meeting – Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion (tentative)
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

April 3 - April 10, 2022
Worth Noting:
City Council is on recess until April 12th leaving Tuesday free, but the rest of the week is packed. The April 12th city council agenda is available for comment and posted after the list of city meetings.
Monday evening at the 7 pm Personnel Board meeting the Police Chief is scheduled to update the board on Berkeley Police Department (BPD) staffing. This might be interesting in light of the City Audit of the BPD and needs for improvement that will be presented to council on April 12th.
Wednesday the big meeting for the evening will be the hearing at the Planning Commission on the BART Station Housing project zoning amendments and statement of overriding considerations.
VISION 2050 City Directors and staff are making the rounds with community meetings to present the big overview of infrastructure needs and financing in advance of the council ballot initiative for financing the various projects. It might be good to ask how much of the Vision 2050 bond/tax ballot plan will be allocated to cover the City of Berkeley’s share of the $121,000,000 pier ferry capital costs and how firm are other allocations to the various infrastructure and affordable housing projects.
The Homeless Services Panel of Experts will be reviewing Measure P allocations.
Thursday afternoon WETA will receive the Berkeley Ferry Business Plan. If you don’t attend take a cruise thru pages 36 – 103 of the packet. The business plan projects that by the 10th year of service, fares will cover only 54% of the operating costs. “Local efforts to evaluate the benefits of ferry service and to develop sources of local funding including inclusion in cities’ own capital improvement programs and creation of special funding sources…” As for the $112,000,000 of capital costs “…The two parties [WETA and City of Berkeley] are currently in discussion concerning how capital costs will be split…”
Looking at the LPC demolition referrals, the next mixed-use housing projects will be the the sites of the Dollar Store and Virginia Cleaners on Shattuck.
Saturday April 9th the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am will take up Berkeley issues, the agenda is not yet posted.
Shattuck will be closed from Allston to Center for the Celebrate the Arts Festival at the Downtown BART Station Plaza.

Sunday, April 3, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, April 4, 2022
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84810259638
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 848 1025 9638
AGENDA: 7. Bob Meola Memorial service – April 10, 2022, 8. Workplan, 9. Discussion on the Ukraine – Call for immediate Cease-Fire, 10. Discussion on Police Accountability, Reform and Reimagining processes, 11. Oppose Russian Invasion of Ukraine and in Support of Peaceful Future.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81240267313?pwd=WFpSbGxKRWJPeXZaRUhHT3ZTZ2pIdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 812 4026 7313 Passcode: 480051
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise the Tool Lending Specialist Job Duties and Compensation, VI. Berkeley Police Department Staffing – Update from Chief Louis
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - no city meetings or events found, council on spring recess

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: Consent: B. Amend Contract add $109,950 total $221,775 and extend to 6/30/2025 Sevaa Group, C. Executive search, D. Revision Tool Lending Specialist Classification 3% increase, Presentation: 2023-2024 Budget, Action: Proposed Budget, B. Request for Strategic Planning.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89060922035?pwd=K3UzZnpVeHpQVWZxUWY4eXJ6SnRUZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-9009128 ID: 890 6092 2035
AGENDA: Action: B. Election, Discussion: 1/ Housing Element, 2. Elevator Ordinance 3. Easy Does It, 4 Inclusive Disaster Registry, 4. Workplan, 6. Accessibility of City of Berkeley Commission Training Program, 7. Accessibility of Voicemail System
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx

Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 6. Current status of Measure P allocations, projected 2022-2023 revenue, discussion of each program funded, 7. Crisis stabilization center recommendations and discussion on funding domestic violence transitional house/shelter.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87834737155
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 878 3473 7155
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing: Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Areas Zoning and General Plan Amendments, Joint Vision, Priorities and Final EIR, Statement of Overriding Considerations, 10. Public Hearing Zoning Amendments that Address Technical Edits and Corrections to BMC Title 23. (packet 217 pages, public response letters/emails pages 141 – 217)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Vision 2050 at 7 pm
Videoconference:
Link to Virtual Meeting or https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86394797559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 863 9479 7559
AGENDA: Presentation of infrastructure needs and potential methods of financing with Q&A session
https://www.berkeleyvision2050.org/

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88371004605
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 883 7100 4605
AGENDA: 5. Discussion and possible Action on Housing Preference Policy
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81319017747
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 813 1901 7747
AGENDA: 5. 2113 Kittredge – California Theatre – continuation to grant designation status,
6. 2580 Bancroft – Fred Turner Building - Structural Alteration Permit
7. 1650 Shattuck – Virginia Cleaners – Demolition referral
8. 2440 Shattuck – The Dollar Store – Demolition referral
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/

Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Links and agenda not posted, check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting - 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports, a. Mask Mandate, Passenger Vessel Association Public Ferry Caucus, Employer Outreach, b. Monthly Financial Statements, c. Federal Legislative Update, State Legislative Update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 6. Consent a. Resolution regarding remote meetings, 7. Approve Extension of FY 2022 Pandemic Recovery Program, 8. Receive Berkeley Ferry Service Business Plan (packet pages 36 – 103), 9. Sea Change Hydrogen-powered vessel Demonstration Project, 10. WETA 2050 Service Vision & Business Plan Work Plan. (packet 110 pages)
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, April 8, 2022 - Reduced Service Day

Saturday, April 9, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Front Row Festival – Celebrate the Arts in Downtown Berkeley BART at 11 am – 6 pm
Shattuck will be closed front of the Downtown Berkeley BART Station between Allston and Center
11 am – The Marsh, 12 pm – Freight and Salvage, 1 pm UC Theatre, 2 pm CA Jazz Conservancy, 3 pm, The Back Room, $ pm The Berkeley Rep, 5 pm Berkeley Symphony
https://www.downtownberkeley.com/frontrowfestival/

Sunday, April 10, 2022 - no city meetings or events found

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AGENDA - APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86759332010
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 867 5933 2010
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading implementing the Independent Redistricting Commission adjusted City Council District boundaries, 2. 2nd reading align State and Local Laws on Cannabis, 3. 2nd reading R&D definition, 4. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 5. Amends BMC Section 6.24.050 to allow Parking Space rental tax to be placed in the general fund instead of a special fund, 6. $710,000 Bid Solicitations, 7. Fire Dept - Purchase order $621,000 for 8 Emergency vehicle utility pickup trucks for the Berkeley Fire Dept, 8. $2,802,400 for Mental Health Services Innovations – Encampment-Based Mobile Wellness Center Project over 5 yr period starting FY2023, 9. Revenue contract $2,500,000 apply for Mental Health Student Services Oversight and Accountability Commission funding for BUSD, 10. Revenue Grant application $173,408 for FY 2023-2027 CA Dept of Public Health-Oral Health Program, 11. Adopt a Resolution to ratify pre-approved PARS Plan document and related Amendments by Interim Deputy City Manager on 12/27/2021, 12. Human resources - Re-establish Senior Engineering Inspector Classification, 13. Parks - Contract $4,468,610 with Sysco San Francisco for Food Services for Tuolumme and Echo Lake Resident Camps for 5/1/2022 – 5/1/2027 amount subject to annual budget appropriation process, 14. Donation $16,000 from friends of Lucinda Sikes for a memorial bench and picnic equipment to be placed at Codornices Park in memory of Lucinda, 15. Planning and Development - Application for Revenue Grant FEMA for Hazard Mitigation Grant amount $3,750,000 with commitment to be matched with $1,750,000, 16. BPD - Revenue Grant CA Dept of Justice Tobacco Grant $191,053 FY 2022-2025, 17. Public Works - Contract $6,084,809 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading for Street Rehabilitation rejecting Azul Works bid as non-responsive for Intersection Reconfiguration at Dwight and California, 18. Public Works - Master License agreement template for the non-exclusive installation of small cell telecommunications facilities on City owned and maintained streetlight poles in the public right-of-way 19. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $60,000 for providing essential school supplies to Berkeley families, 20. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Bartlett – Support AB 1944 which amends the Brown Act to permanently enable meetings of legislative bodies to be conducted through videoconference or teleconference, 21. Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Wengraf, Bartlett – Support AB 1947 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies on how to identify and report Hate Crimes, 22. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Droste, Taplin, Wengraf, Resolution Reaffirming the City of Berkeley Commitment to Transgender Rights, 23. Taplin – Budget Referral funding of EV Charging Infrastructure for City’s Fleet of EV, 24. Taplin – Budget Referral funding West Berkeley Park Ambassadors at San Pablo Park, Strawberry Creek and Aquatic Parks, 25. Taplin – Support AB 1608 – Independent Coroner’s Offices, 26. Taplin – Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping policy update, 27. Taplin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Kesarwani, Droste – Community Policing: Flex Team for Problem-Oriented Policing Under the Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment (SARA) Model and other applicable community engagement models, 28. Harrison – Budget Referral $100,000 to hire CPA to provide supplemental assistance in fulfilling budgetary obligations, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Berkeley Public Library Foundation Dinner, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Kala Art Institute to support programs, 31. Wengraf, Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett - Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, 32. Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget Referral $6000 annual to fund Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Robinson, Harrison – Budget Referral $250,000 to contribute to preliminary design Downtown BART station modernization project, 34. Robinson - (Council Office Budget Funds) Suitcase Clinic, 35. Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Support AB 2050 Ellis act reform, 36. Robinson , co-sponsor Hahn – Support SB 649 Affordable Housing Local Tenant Preference, 37. Robinson - Support AB 2147 Jaywalking Decriminalization, 38. Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Droste – Support for Support Article 34 Repeal eliminating the required city-wide vote for construction of publicly funded low-income housing projects, ACTION: 39. Auditor – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 40. a. Commission on Labor Fair Workweek Ordinance – Adopt first reading of proposed Workweek Ordinance BMC 13.110, b. City Manager – Direct Item to Health, Life Enrichment, Equity and Community Policy Committee, 41 a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – UC Berkeley Agreement $4,300,000/year to cover cost expended by the City due to the University expansion, funding is intended to support fire and city services, DFSC recommends the City administer funds separately from the general funds and with public review under DFSC similar to FF and GG for the duration of the agreement, b. City Manager – use the general fund to administer payments,.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1635 Curtis - 187 sq ft backyard office over 12 ft in average height 4/6/2022
2407 Dana – Establish a temporary daytime drop-in center where services and support will be provided for unhoused community members in need of a place to gather during the daytime 4/11/2022
2451 Fifth – Establish an art/craft studio under 20,000 sq ft 4/6/2022
2200 Fourth – Change of use of less than 25% of existing protected manufacturing use to R&D, construction of 5113 sq ft of new R&D space, 4/6/2022
2730 Grant – 2-story rear addition with average height of 21 ft 7 in, which horizontally and vertically extends the existing non-conforming 1 ft 8 in side setback 4/6/2022
83 San Mateo – 15 sq ft addition above 14 ft in average height and 20 feet in maximum height on 7560 sq ft lot with an existing 3,457 sq ft dwelling 4/13/2022
89 San Mateo – New rear decks above 14 ft in average height, window alterations within non-conforming setbacks 4/6/2022,
2361 San Mateo – To establish the off-sale of beer and wine at a retail store 4/14/2022
825 Santa Barbara – Expand existing 502 sq ft garage with a non-conforming setback by 31 feet, increase average height from 6 ft 11 in to 10 ft 5 in and replace door 4/6/2022
1235 Tenth – Beer at commercial rec center 4/14/2022
2145 Ward – Major Residential addition over 14 ft reconfiguration of existing 2 units, continuation of non-conforming side setback and an increase of bedrooms to 5 on lot 4/6/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion (tentative)
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update

Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary and on this website What Happened.

March 27 - April 3, 2022
Worth Noting:
City Council is on Spring Recess through April 11.
The meeting schedule for the coming week is relatively light with the Agenda Committee meeting Monday at 2:30 pm to review the draft agenda for the April 12, City Council meeting.
The Design Review Committee (Tuesday) and the Police Accountability Board (Wednesday) are both having special meetings.

Sunday, March 27, 2022
Healthy Air for All – Time for Action at 4 – 5:30 pm
Pre-register for zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/38thxwn2
Agenda: UUCB Sponsored Workshop on Climate Change, Air Pollution, who is most vulnerable and what we can do about it. Speakers Dr. Teresa Munoz and Dr. Juan Aguilera Mendoza,

Berkeley Equity Summit Series #8 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3HSXMLD
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 832 1453 3420 Passcode: 712730
AGENDA: Women’s Herstory, Celebrate and Embrace Women’s Stories

Monday, March 28, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89884901744
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 8490 1744
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/12/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals. Surveillance, Technology and Acquisition Reports and ALPR (packet 500 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 4. Public comment non-agenda items, 6. Staff Updates Zero Waste strategic Plan, C&D Processing RFP due 3/24/2022, Mattress Recycling, Textile Recycling, Single-use foodware ordinance implementation, SB1383 Implementation, Discussion and Action: Work Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82496867959?pwd=RUdLL21YbWh5KzNUUTFKZWVOak1HUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 824 9686 7959 Passcode: 449731
AGENDA: 6. FY 2022/23 Budget Projections, 7. Adopt the FY 2022/23 Registration Fee for Fully Covered and Measure MM units, 8. Rent Board Commissioner CPI Stipend Increase.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84219088422
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 842 1908 8422
AGENDA: 1. 2352 Shattuck – final design review – demolish 2 existing buildings, split lot in two and construct 2 8-story mixed-use buildings with 204 units including 14 very low income units, 12,154 sq ft commercial space, 17, 012 sq ft usable open space, 90 ground level parking spaces
2. 1201-1205 San Pablo at Harrison – continued preliminary design review – construct 6-story mixed-use building on vacant lot with 66 units including 5 very low income units, 1680 sq ft commercial space, 2514 sq ft usable open space and 17 – 28 ground-level parking spaces.
SB 330 Project - 2440 Shattuck at Haste – mixed-use project will be reviewed at the April DRC meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81662879929?pwd=U2xXVlhuOUFHZEZnSmRiQXhTdVdHUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 816 6287 9929 Passcode: 839026
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 6. Revisions to the Demolition Ordinance, 7. Potential for adding more rent controlled units under CA Civil Code Section 1954.52(b), 8. Recommendation on Relocation Ordinance and additions to Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 9. Amendments to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance for Nov 2022 ballot. (packet 73 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Police Accountability Board Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318238840
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 823 1823 8840
AGENDA: 3. Review Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements (agenda is one item).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Police Accountability Board Budget Proposal Subcommittee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87077154163
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 870 7715 4163
AGENDA: 4. Review proposed budget for the Office of the Director of Police Accountability for FY 2023 and 2024 and make recommendation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. Continue drafting permanent Regulations to include consideration of ideas contained in all prior agenda packets.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

MLK Jr Youth services Renovation Project at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84908648967
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 849 0864 8967 Passcode: 948097
AGENDA: meeting to discuss the MLK Jr Youth Services/Y.A.P. Center Seismic Retrofit
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17831

Friday, April 1, 2022 & Saturday, April 2, 2022 & Sunday, April 3, 2022
No city meetings or events found

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AGENDA COMMITTEE, Monday, March 28, at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89884901744
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 8490 1744
DRAFT AGENDA APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading implementing the Independent Redistricting Commission adjusted City Council District boundaries, 2. 2nd reading align State and Local Laws on Cannabis, 3. 2nd reading R&D definition, 4. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 5. Amends BMC Section 6.24.050 to allow Parking Space rental tax to be placed in the general fund instead of a special fund, 6. $710,000 Bid Solicitations, 7. Fire Dept - Purchase order $621,000 for 8 Emergency vehicle utility pickup trucks for the Berkeley Fire Dept, 8. $2,802,400 for Mental Health Services Innovations – Encampment-Based Mobile Wellness Center Project over 5 yr period starting FY2023, 9. Revenue contract $2,500,000 apply for Mental Health Student Services Oversight and Accountability Commission funding for BUSD, 10. Revenue Grant application $173,408 for FY 2023-2027 CA Dept of Public Health-Oral Health Program, 11. Adopt a Resolution to ratify pre-approved PARS Plan document and related Amendments by Interim Deputy City Manager on 12/27/2021, 12. Human resources - Re-establish Senior Engineering Inspector Classification, 13. Parks - Contract $4,468,610 with Sysco San Francisco for Food Services for Tuolumme and Echo Lake Resident Camps for 5/1/2022 – 5/1/2027 amount subject to annual budget appropriation process, 14. Donation $16,000 from friends of Lucinda Sikes for a memorial bench and picnic equipment to be placed at Codornices Park in memory of Lucinda, 15. Planning and Development - Application for Revenue Grant FEMA for Hazard Mitigation Grant amount $3,750,000 with commitment to be matched with $1,750,000, 16. BPD - Revenue Grant CA Dept of Justice Tobacco Grant $191,053 FY 2022-2025, 17. Public Works - Contract $6,084,809 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading for Street Rehabilitation rejecting Azul Works bid as non-responsive for Intersection Reconfiguration at Dwight and California, 18. Public Works - Master License agreement template for the non-exclusive installation of small cell telecommunications facilities on City owned and maintained streetlight poles in the public right-of-way 19. Energy Commission – Refer to new Climate and Environment Commission Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout bags, 20. Arreguin – Budget Referral $60,000 for providing essential school supplies to Berkeley families, 21. Arreguin – Support AB 1944 which amends the Brown Act to permanently enable meetings of legislative bodies to be conducted through videoconference or teleconference, 22. Arreguin – Support AB 1947 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies on how to identify and report Hate Crimes, 23. Taplin – Budget Referral funding of EV Charging Infrastructure for City’s Fleet of EV, 24. Taplin – Budget Referral funding West Berkeley Park Ambassadors at San Pablo Park, Strawberry Creek and Aquatic Parks, 25. Taplin – Support AB 1608 – Independent Coroner’s Offices, 26. Taplin – Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping policy update, 27. Taplin – Community Policing: Flex Team for Problem-Oriented Policing Under the Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment (SARA) Model and other applicable community engagement models, 28. Harrison – Budget Referral $100,000 to hire CPA to provide supplemental assistance in fulfilling budgetary obligations, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Berkeley Public Library Foundation Dinner, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Kala Art Institute to support programs, 31. Wengraf, Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett - Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, 32. Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget Referral $6000 annual to fund Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Robinson, Harrison – Budget Referral $250,000 to contribute to preliminary design Downtown BART station modernization project, 34. Robinson - (Council Office Budget Funds) Suitcase Clinic, 35. Robinson – Support AB 2050 Ellis act reform, 36. Robinson – Support SB 649 Affordable Housing Local Tenant Preference, 37. Robinson - Support AB 2147 Jaywalking Decriminalization, 38. Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Droste – Support for Support Article 34 Repeal eliminating the required city-wide vote for construction of publicly funded low-income housing projects, ACTION: 39. Auditor – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 40. a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – UC Berkeley Agreement $4,300,000/year to cover cost expended by the City due to the University expansion, funding is intended to support fire and city services, DFSC recommends the City administer funds separately from the general funds and with public review under DFSC similar to FF and GG for the duration of the agreement, b. City Manager – use the general fund to administer payments, 41. a. Commission on Labor – Adopt first reading of proposed Workweek Ordinance BMC 13.110, b. City Manager – Direct Item to Health, Life Enrichment, Equity and Community Policy Committee, 42. Kesarwani – Reaffirm City commitment to transgender rights, 43. Taplin – Refer to City Manager to develop a Crisis Stabilization Center based on the Deschutes County Health services model,

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
8 Brookside – Construct 2-story addition over 14 ft in average height and 20 ft max height, add 5th bedroom in R-1H zoning district 3/30/2022
1635 Curtis - 187 sq ft backyard office over 12 ft in average height 4/6/2022
2407 Dana – Establish a temporary daytime drop-in center where services and support will be provided for unhoused community members in need of a place to gather during the daytime 4/11/2022
2451 Fifth – Establish an art/craft studio under 20,000 sq ft 4/6/2022
1795 Fourth – 1350 sq ft addition to existing 3750 sq ft commercial building conversion from 4 tenants to 2 tenants, work is shell only, tenant improvements under separate permit 3/31/2022
2200 Fourth – Change of use of less than 25% of existing protected manufacturing use to R&D, construction of 5113 sq ft of new R&D space, 4/6/2022
2730 Grant – 2-story rear addition with average height of 21 ft 7 in, which horizontally and vertically extends the existing non-conforming 1 ft 8 in side setback 4/6/2022
2421 Piedmont – Remove and replace an existing 6-ft fence along the northern side lot line on top of retaining wall with combined maximum height of 9 ft 3/30/2022
83 San Mateo – 15 sq ft addition above 14 ft in average height and 20 feet in maximum height on 7560 sq ft lot with an existing 3,457 sq ft dwelling 4/13/2022
89 San Mateo – New rear decks above 14 ft in average height, window alterations within non-conforming setbacks 4/6/2022,
825 Santa Barbara – Expand existing 502 sq ft garage with a non-conforming setback by 31 feet, increase average height from 6 ft 11 in to 10 ft 5 in and replace door 4/6/2022
2145 Ward – Major Residential addition over 14 ft reconfiguration of existing 2 units, continuation of non-conforming side setback and an increase of bedrooms to 5 on lot 4/6/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion (tentative)
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update

March 20 - March 27, 2022
Worth Noting:
Tuesday City Council has a busy last day before their twenty-day Spring Recess from March 23 through April 11, 2022. The 4 pm special meeting on Tuesday is the next step in establishing the new council district boundaries. The Independent Redistricting Commission determines the district boundaries and has selected the Amber Map 2. The 6 pm meeting starts with two preliminary matters which should be of interest to everyone. The first is titled Anti-Eviction and is really about densification and dispels some commonly held myths. The second preliminary item is on the condition of the Maudelle Shirek (Old City Hall) and Veterans Buildings and what seismic stabilization and water leak repair will cost. The agenda looks long, so expect some of the action items to be postponed.
Wednesday the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission will continue the discussion on Eucalyptus Tree Groves and the request by a neighborhood group to use public funds on privately owned land. Managing fire risk is complicated. If, as presented at the last meeting, the Hillside Group is looking to remove Eucalyptus trees and fill with mostly grass, then fire danger may actually increase.
Thursday at the Mental Health Commission the SCU (Special Care Unit) for people suffering from a mental health crisis is on the agenda. It is unknown how much detail will be provided, but the efforts to provide the mentally ill with crisis intervention instead of jail or a 5150 trip/a 72-hour hospitalization against a person’s will is worth our attention.

Sunday, March 20, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, March 21, 2022
Community Environmental Advisory Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89970982149
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 899 7098 2149
AGENDA: 7. Report from Toxics Management Division, 9. Discussion/Action: Transition Letter to merged Environment and Climate Commission summary of actions of CEAC and initiatives for follow-thru (Hazardous Waste, 100% sustainable transportation by 2040, decarbonization of buildings, advancing on cliate action plan, housing and sustainable trips, de-zoning gas stations, banning gas powered delivery vehicles).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/

Loan Administration Board
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87963266386?pwd=amxzanJSWXlOQ1RrK1lLQlkvNHZCQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 879 6326 6386
AGENDA: B) Action Item Kidventurez request for an additional six months of deferred monthly payments on a $25,000 revolving loan fund.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89722983133
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 2298 3133
AGENDA: one item pending litigation Reugg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
Agenda: one item: Implementation of Redistricting Plan for City Council District Boundaries Amber Map 2.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
AGENDA: the two additions to the council meeting as Preliminary Matters are: 1. Presentation by the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, 2. Presentation on Seismic Retrofits for Civic Center Buildings, the consent and action calendar of the 6 pm council meeting follows the list of meetings by day of the week or use the link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 11:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Review Invoices from SAA – approve expenditures, 5. Projects/Goals for 2022, banners, flower baskets, landscaping
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx

Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. Continue drafting regulations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Civic Arts Commission at 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a) Election, b) Appoint Cameron Woo to DRC, c) Work Plan, d) Discuss Festivals and History of Alcohol Sales, 7. Public Art Funding Ordinance, c) CA Arts Council Administrators of Color Fellowship and Related Program Ideas.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Department Staff Reports FF, GG, call metrics, Discussion Items: 6. Presentation on fire hazard of Eucalyptus, Costs and Monarch Butterflies, 8. Hazardous Vegetation Removal Program and Budget, 9. FEMA Grants, 10. Parking Enforcement, 11. Outdoor Warning System, 12. Process for notifying commission of reports status.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89892047848
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 898 9204 7848
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: 7. Presentation & Discussion Neighborhood Electrification & Gas Pruning, 8. Discussion & Consideration of Recommendation Regarding Vision 2050 Bond Measure, 9. Discussion of Environment & Climate Commission,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 6. Review CoB funded agency Program and Financial Reports for J-Sei, 7. Communication Vacant Properties, 8. Alta Bates Update, 9. Communication to Council regarding Easy Does It lapse in services, 10. Potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds, 11. Pathways Facility, 12. Subcommittee update for prevention and ending homelessness in Berkeley.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board Member’s Reports, Update Police Chief search, Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director PAB Report, 7. Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. Review Policy 319 Hate Crimes, 10. a. PAB Budget Proposal, b. Training: Constitutional and case law regarding searches, detentions and arrests.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86109304385?pwd=TlpCbWZpVnpMVzQ2Q0ZoOUN5V0NtUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 861 0930 4385 Passcode: 321033
AGENDA: 7. Presentation by eviction Defense Center on Tenant Protection Ordinance Activities
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Bridge Services to SCU and SCU Update, 4. Selection for Mental Health Division Manager Update, 5. April presentation on Behavioral Health Crisis System, including the role of Berkeley police, Alameda County and patient’s rights, 6. Re-imagining Public Safety Task Force Update, 7. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86902758076
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 886 5437 9637
AGENDA: 2. 1235 Tenth Street – on consent – add Alcoholic beverage service of beer on-site at commercial recreation center
3. 2361 San Pablo – on consent – add Alcoholic beverage retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption to an existing retail store.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

Friday, March 25, 2022 & Saturday, March 26, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Sunday, March 27, 2022
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #8 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3HSXMLD
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 832 1453 3420 Passcode: 712730
AGENDA: Women’s Herstory, Celebrate and Embrace Women’s Stories

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MARCH 22, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm MEETING AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading lease agreement with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 2. Resolution to meet via videoconference, 3. Resolution ratifying COVID emergency, 4. Minutes, 5. Contract $60,000 (ARPA Funds) Amendment to Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund to contract with Working Solutions to provide technical assistance to small businesses participating in Revolving Loan Program (RLP), 6. $12,952,000 Formal bid solicitations, 7. Donate surplus fire truck and equipment to Livermore Pleasanton Department, 8. Contract $325,000/fiscal year with Pinnacle for Occupational Physicals replacing current contract 3/23/2022 – 3/22/2022 with option to extend to total 10 years, 9. Contract $100,000 with Interior Motions for HHCS Public Health Division Furniture 1/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 10. Amend Contract add $140,800 total $541,715 with Help@Hand Participation Agreement with CA Mental Health Services thru 6/30/2024, 11. Revenue Contract Alameda Co Behavioral Health Care Services, 12. Increase Taxi Scrip Window daily cash redemption limit from $800 to $1000 one day per week, 13. Amend BMC 12.70 to align state and local laws on smoking and cannabis, 14. Add $900,000 to each contract 31900137 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design, contract 31900155 with Siegel & Strain and contract 31900131 with Noll & Tam Architects 6/30/2022 – 3/31/2023, 15. Purchase Order $765,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 15 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles, 16. Purchase Order $135,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 3 EV Ford Pickup Trucks, 17. Amend contract add $100,000 total $400,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services thru 12/31/2025, 18. Amend contract add $85,000 total $277,947 with Silao General Engineering for site improvements (parking lot) at 125/127 University, 19. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 20. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with West Yost for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 21. Amend contract add $2,805,612 total $45,545780 with Waste Management of Alameda County for Landfill Disposal Services thru 12/31/2026, 22. FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments – initiate proceedings, 23. Commission on Disability – Recommendation appoint new members to fill commission vacancies Districts 3,4,5,6,7 and Mayor, 24. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Recommendation to Identify High Risk Safety Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public safety Considerations 1. Fire Zones with narrow (26 feet or less) winding streets, 2. Locations Alquist-Priolo (Hayward Fault) and 3. Locations within Liquefaction and Landslide Zones,Parks.25. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Letter of support for South Sailing Basin Dredging, 26. Letter of Support to State Senate Budget Chair Skinner and Assembly Budget Chair Ting for Waterfront Infrastructure Improvement Projects, 27. Auditor’s Report Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 28. Taplin – Support for AB-2053 (Social Housing Act), 29. Taplin – Support for AB-2336 (Speed Safety Pilot Program – cameras to catch speeders), 30. Taplin - Support for AB-2713 (Rent caps –limits annual rent increase to 5% + CPI or 10% whichever is lower), 31. Taplin – Budget referral $300,000 to hire consultant to draft West Berkeley Transportation Plan, 32. Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $350,000 to fund consultant to design and implement a local reparations plan to address economic injury and intergenerational trauma experienced by Berkeley’s decendents of slavery and ongoing harm caused to all African Americans by systems that uphold the legacy of segregation, 33. Hahn, Arreguin, Robinson – Oppose AB2808 which would ban rank choice voting, 34. Wengraf – Support for AB 1755 (wildfire home hardening, wildfire mitigation improvements), 35. Wengraf co-sponsors Taplin, Barlett – Support AB-1594 Fire Arms Civil Suits, 36. Wengraf, Hahn co-sponsors Bartlett, Arreguin– approving expenditure council office budget funds for 2022 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program, 37. Robinson co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $3,600,000 Telegraph-Channing Garage elevator repairs, ACTION: 38. Berkeley economic Dashboards Update, 39. Research and Development (R&D) definition, 40. Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and the Street Level Imagery Project (expect at the meeting for this to be moved to a future meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. FY 2022 First Quarter Investment Report ended 9/30/2021.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
8 Brookside – Construct 2-story addition over 14 ft in average height and 20 ft max height, add 5th bedroom in R-1H zoning district 3/30/2022
1409 California - Construct a 96 sq ft addition over 14 ft in ave ht within a non-conforming rear yard setback 3/24/2022
1635 Curtis - 187 sq ft backyard office over 12 ft in average height 4/6/2022
1412 Derby – Residential addition of 431 sq ft to an existing 1,250 sq ft single family dwelling 3/24/2022
2451 Fifth – Establish an art/craft studio under 20,000 sq ft 4/6/2022
1795 Fourth – 1350 sq ft addition to existing 3750 sq ft commercial building conversion from 4 tenants to 2 tenants, work is shell only, tenant improvements under separate permit 3/31/2022
2200 Fourth – Change of use of less than 25% of existing protected manufacturing use to R&D, construction of 5113 sq ft of new R&D space,
2730 Grant – 2-story rear addition with average height of 21 ft 7 in, which horizontally and vertically extends the existing non-conforming 1 ft 8 in side setback 4/6/2022
1915 Milvia – Residential addition of 578 sq ft to existing 1-story single family dwelling. Project includes demolition of a portion of the rear home 3/24/2022
1341-1343 Parker – Addition of 5th bedroom, relocation of exterior stairs to single-family dwelling, project includes demolition of a portion of the structure 3/24/2022
2421 Piedmont – Remove and replace an existing 6-ft fence along the northern side lot line on top of retaining wall with combined maximum height of 9 ft 3/30/2022
89 San Mateo – New rear decks above 14 ft in average height, window alterations within non-conforming setbacks 4/6/2022,
825 Santa Barbara – Expand existing 502 sq ft garage with a non-conforming setback by 31 feet, increase average height from 6 ft 11 in to 10 ft 5 in and replace door 4/6/2022
2145 Ward – Major Residential addition over 14 ft reconfiguration of existing 2 units, continuation of non-conforming side setback and an increase of bedrooms to 5 on lot 4/6/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

March 13 - March 20, 2022
Worth Noting:
EBMUD an early contributor to Wastewater Epidemiology in measuring SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Wastewater is giving a public presentation “Searching for the Sewage Signal” Wednesday at 6 pm. If this peaks your curiosity check out SARS-CoV-2 RNA Levels in Wastewater charts and maps from the CD. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#wastewater-surveillance

Housing is the subject of the 3x3 meeting Monday at 5 pm, the special City Council meeting at 6 pm Tuesday and the Rent Board on Wednesday at 5:15 pm. The Tuesday special council meeting at 6 pm with the singular item of the Housing Element and Residential Objective Standards should capture your attention as this is the developing plan for adding 8934 housing units to Berkeley.

The last planned meeting of the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is Wednesday at 6 pm and covers the final map Amber 2 and the final report. Approval by the city council in April is merely a formality as the IRC has the final word/decision on the District map.

The last meeting on the Hopkins Corridor redesign is Monday at 6 pm. The last section is McGee to Gilman and includes the Monterey Market.

You will need to check after Monday for the agenda of the Transportation Commission and if the Design Review Committee and Human Welfare & Community Action Commissions will meet on their regular schedule.

The City Council March 22 regular meeting is available for review and comment. The ALPR and Surveillance report it is item 40 at the end of the agenda. Per Agenda Committee discussion the report will be rescheduled, but we shall see. Council Spring Recess is March 23 through April 11, 2022.

You have until Friday, March 18 to complete the City’s Parking survey:
Residents - https://bit.ly/ss-resident
Merchants - https://bit.ly/ss-merchant
Employee of a local business - https://bit.ly/berk-employee
Website for the project - https://smartspace.goberkeley.info.

Sunday, March 13, 2022 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – Spring Forward

Monday, March 14, 2022
3x3 Committee Arreguin, Harrison, Kesarwani and Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88901416821?pwd=Y0ZmTFZyZ3Q2VmlOSnhtZkFHeitjUT09
Teleconference: 1-600-900-9128 Meeting ID:889 0141 6821 Passcode: 97977
Agenda: 2. BHA Housing Choice Voucher, 4. Project-based Section 8 Program, 5. Homeless Programs, 6. HTF Loan Forgiveness, 7. Affordable Housing Berkeley, Inc, 8. BART Projects, 9. Plans for 2022, 10. Revenue Measure.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/3x3_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Hopkins Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study at 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7h0dggh0S_S6KGt-BXIGaA
AGENDA: Hopkins Corridor Plan McGee to Gilman – includes Monterey Market
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Hopkins/

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm (same links for both meetings)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87248793756
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 4879 3756
AGENDA: 1 item – 2nd reading of the Resolution authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council and CalPERS
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm (same links for both meetings)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87248793756
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 4879 3756
AGENDA: 1 item – Housing Element Update and Residential Objective Standards (packet 60 pages with lots of diagrams and charts of lot coverage and size.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86942068044?pwd=V3ZCQk9tUWoxQUsxUmVMNjdqYlpmdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 869 4206 8044 Passcode: 218768
Agenda: 7. Discussion/possible action Social Media, 8. Discussion/possible action 2022 tenant Survey, 9. Discussion/possible action Fair Chance Ordinance, 10. Staff report on status Eviction Moratorium/Ellis act, 11. Discussion/possible action regarding Emergency Rental Assistance.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Commission on Aging at 1pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 878 5934 3194
Agenda: 9. Presentation: Berkeley Rides for Seniors & Disabled FY23 Program Plan, 12. TOPA, 13. How to approach elder/older adult issues and concerns in Berkeley.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Aging_Homepage.aspx

Commission on the Status of Women at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821061701?pwd=MktBTGJneDFqTkpVTExCMWlGRGduQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 838 2106 1701 Passcode: 465358
Agenda: 5. CA Commissions Grant – Women’s Pandemic Recovery Response Grant, 8. Legislative updates.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82577896995
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 7789 6995
Agenda: 2. Adoption of the Final Map – Amber Map 2, 3. Approval of the Final Redistricting Report (report 819 pages)
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/

EBMUD Searching for the Sewage Signal – COVID at 6 pm
Registration: https://ebmud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4yWhcD-RTNS2COg4ZLzj_A
Or https://tinyurl.com/bdhar7en
Agenda: Searching for the Sewage Signal, How EBMUD Contributed to Wastewater Epidemiology for the Bay Area
https://www.ebmud.com/customers/pipeline/2021/03/covid-19-clues-wastewater

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission
The Human Welfare & Community Action Commission normally meets the 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm – there is no meeting posted, check after Monday for possible meeting notice.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, March 17, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
check after Monday for links and agenda and confirm time
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Fair Campaign Practices Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224260674
Teleconference: 1-669-9006833 Meeting ID: 872 2426 0674
Agenda: 6. Report on Officeholder accounts subcommittee; discussion/possible action,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/

Transportation Commission at 7 pm
check after Monday for links and agenda and confirm time
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee normally meets the 3rd Thursday at 7 pm – there is no meeting posted, check after Monday for possible meeting notice.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Friday, March 18, 2022 & Saturday, March 19, 2022
No City meetings or events found

Sunday, March 20, 2022
Oakland Marathon - https://oaklandmarathon.com/

MARCH 22, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm MEETING AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading lease agreement with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 2. Resolution to meet via videoconference, 3. Resolution ratifying COVID emergency, 4. Minutes, 5. Contract $60,000 (ARPA Funds) Amendment to Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund to contract with Working Solutions to provide technical assistance to small businesses participating in Revolving Loan Program (RLP), 6. $12,952,000 Formal bid solicitations, 7. Donate surplus fire truck and equipment to Livermore Pleasanton Department, 8. Contract $325,000/fiscal year with Pinnacle for Occupational Physicals replacing current contract 3/23/2022 – 3/22/2022 with option to extend to total 10 years, 9. Contract $100,000 with Interior Motions for HHCS Public Health Division Furniture 1/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 10. Amend Contract add $140,800 total $541,715 with Help@Hand Participation Agreement with CA Mental Health Services thru 6/30/2024, 11. Revenue Contract Alameda Co Behavioral Health Care Services, 12. Increase Taxi Scrip Window daily cash redemption limit from $800 to $1000 one day per week, 13. Amend BMC 12.70 to align state and local laws on smoking and cannabis, 14. Add $900,000 to each contract with ELS Architecture and Urban Design, Siegel & Strain and Noll & Tam Architects 6/30/2022 – 3/31/2023, 15. Purchase Order $765,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 15 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles, 16. Purchase Order $135,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 3 EV Ford Pickup Trucks, 17. Amend contract add $100,000 total $400,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services thru 12/31/2025, 18. Amend contract add $85,000 total $277,947 with Silao General Engineering for site improvements (parking lot) at 125/127 University, 19. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 20. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with West Yost for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 21. Amend contract add $2,805,612 total $45,545780 with Waste Management of Alameda County for Landfill Disposal Services thru 12/31/2026, 22. FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments – initiate proceedings, 23. Commission on Disability – Recommendation appoint new members to fill commission vacancies Districts 3,4,5,6,7 and Mayor, 24. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Recommendation to Identify High Risk Safety Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public safety Considerations 1. Fire Zones with narrow (26 feet or less) winding streets, 2. Locations Alquist-Priolo (Hayward Fault) and 3. Locations within Liquefaction and Landslide Zones,Parks.25. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Letter of support for South Sailing Basin Dredging, 26. Letter of Support to State Senate Budget Chair Skinner and Assembly Budget Chair Ting for Waterfront Infrastructure Improvement Projects, 27. Auditor’s Report Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 28. Taplin – Support for AB-2053 (Social Housing Act), 29. Taplin – Support for AB-2336 (Speed Safety Pilot Program – cameras to catch speeders), 30. Taplin - Support for AB-2713 (Rent caps –limits annual rent increase to 5% + CPI or 10% whichever is lower), 31. Taplin – Budget referral $300,000 to hire consultant to draft West Berkeley Transportation Plan, 32. Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $350,000 to fund consultant to design and implement a local reparations plan to address economic injury and intergenerational trauma experienced by Berkeley’s decendents of slavery and ongoing harm caused to all African Americans by systems that uphold the legacy of segregation, 33. Hahn, Arreguin, Robinson – Oppose AB2808 which would ban rank choice voting, 34. Wengraf – Support for AB 1755 (wildfire home hardening, wildfire mitigation improvements), 35. Wengraf co-sponsors Taplin, Barlett – Support AB-1594 Fire Arms Civil Suits, 36. Wengraf, Hahn co-sponsors Bartlett, Arreguin– approving expenditure council office budget funds for 2022 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program, 37. Robinson co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $3,600,000 Telegraph-Channing Garage elevator repairs, ACTION: 38. Berkeley economic Dashboards Update, 39. Research and Development (R&D) definition, 40. Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and the Street Level Imagery Project (expect at the meeting for this to be moved to a future meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. FY 2022 First Quarter Investment Report ended 9/30/2021.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
8 Brookside – Construct 2-story addition over 14 ft in average height and 20 feet maximum height, add 5th bedroom in R-1H zoning district 3/30/2022
1409 California - Construct a 96 sq ft addition over 14 ft in ave ht within a non-conforming rear yard setback 3/24/2022
1412 Derby – Residential addition of 431 sq ft to an existing 1,250 sq ft single family dwelling 3/24/2022
1233 Dwight – Create 430 sq ft 2nd story addition and 20 sq ft 1st floor addition to existing single-family dwelling 3/14/2022
3233 Ellis – Demolish existing single-family dwelling and construct 3 detached single-family dwellings
760 Hearst – Establish 3,366 sq ft veterinary clinic in an existing tenant space 3/16/2022
1915 Milvia – Residential addition of 578 sq ft to existing 1-story single family dwelling. Project includes demolition of a portion of the rear home 3/24/2022
2500 MLK Jr Way – Change of use from retail books to medical office in one commercial space 3/14/2022
1341-1343 Parker – Addition of 5th bedroom, relocation of exterior stairs to single-family dwelling, project includes demolition of a portion of the structure 3/24/2022
2421 Piedmont – remove and replace existing 6 foot fence on top of retaining wall total height 9 feet 3/30/2022
1641 Stuart – Residential addition on 2nd floor of single family dwelling 3/14/2022
2305 Telegraph – Change of use from retail to food establishment in existing vacant commercial space 3/14/2022
2315 Telegraph – Change of use from retail food establishment in an existing vacant commercial space, no exterior work 3/14/2022
1201 The Alameda – Establish new uncovered off-street parking space within required yard 3/14/12022
3022 Shattuck – Remodel existing duplex, replacement existing deck and stairs, addition at shade structure at rear of house, scope of work includes kitchens and bathrooms, roof at rear of house to be extended, no proposed change to existing footprint or façade facing right of way, 2 electric charging stations, 2 on demand water heaters 3/14/2022
1499 University – Add mural to South façade
1695 Ward – Construct 105 sq ft 2nd story addition and roof deck, construct porch in existing non-conforming frontsetback, add off-street parking space to rear yard, on non-conforming for lot coverage and occupied by existing 2-story 2,058 sq ft single family dwelling 3/16/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

March 6 - March 13, 2022
Worth Noting:
A packed week ahead that closes with daylight savings time.
Policing in Berkeley starts Monday with a policing proposal, followed with an ordinance to prohibit discriminatory reporting to law enforcement at the Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am. Monday afternoon at 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee will review the draft agenda for March 22 which contains item 40 undoing protections from no cause search and seizure of persons on parole/probation. Monday afternoon at 4 pm is the Press Conference following Berkeley Police holding the Program Manager of the Berkeley Drop-in Center at gunpoint, handcuffed and on the ground who was at work doing his job completing decorations in observation of Black History month. Monday evening at 7 pm the Personnel Board will review a revised job description/classification for the investigator of police misconduct. Tuesday evening at City Council is the report of the implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing in Berkeley and the Crime and Collision report. Wednesday is the Police Accountability Board at 7 pm. Thursday morning at 9 am the Budget Committee will take up the report from the auditor citing improvements needed in managing police overtime and the absence of contracts with outside entities. Thursday evening is a special council meeting to receive the reports on the Reimagining Policing work at 6 pm. If all three reports are read the total is 754 pages.
BART Parking, Parking enforcement and reconfiguring Hopkins starts Monday morning at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee will review the recommendation from the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission to enforce existing parking code in high fire zones. The Hopkins Traffic Corridor study and recommendations is Monday evening at 6 pm. The BART meeting on parking at the BART stations is Wednesday at 6 pm. The BART housing developments will be built on the Ashby and North Berkeley BART parking lots.
Toxic Contamination, groundwater and sea level rise (SLR) presentation by Kristina Hill is Tuesday at 3 pm. The impact on groundwater and toxic sites is the piece of SLR that never gets attention. This is important as it changes the assumptions of SLR impacts.
Saturday March 12th the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council will take up Berkeley issues, the agenda isn’t posted yet, but the above makes it look like a full plate.

Sunday, March 6, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, March 7, 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am (members Taplin, Kesawani, Wengraf)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82439596866
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 824 3959 6866
AGENDA: 2. Taplin co-sponsor Wengraf - Community Policing: Flex Team for Problem-Oriented Policing Under the Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment (SARA) Model and Other Applicable Community Engagement Models, 3. Harrison co-sponsor – Adopt ordinance adding BMC 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement, 4. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Recommends Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in fire Zones 2 & 3.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86832943195
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 3294 3195
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/22/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Civic Arts Commission Policy committee at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87995975058?pwd=NjFxZGZuWEJ1cXpXNXVuUFZHUmgzZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 879 9597 5058
AGENDA: 4. Civic arts Commission Work Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Press Conference at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998271252?pwd=TW5pUFVYNHorLzYwZXlwTUJTeDRWZz09
Agenda: Press Conference - Regarding Feb 2 incident of racist policing by Berkeley Police, the Program Manager for the Berkeley Drop-in Center was finishing decorating the Berkeley Drop-in Center in celebration of Black History month, when more than four Berkeley Police Officers approached the Program Manager with guns pulled and detained him at gunpoint, handcuffed and on the ground even after staff and community came out saying he this was his place of work and he was doing nothing wrong.
Katrina Killian, Executive Director, Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients, 3238 Adeline, Berkeley,

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85300527394
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 0052 7394
AGENDA: Discussion/action 7. Elections, 8. 2022 Work Plan, 9. Climate Change education Bill, 10. Action to Approve letter to BUSD: Integrate climate change into change into California education.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88374176663?pwd=c3VyTkFGVURTWENVNmJHZm1CajZ5UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 875 8489 2793 Passcode: 152599
AGENDA: VII. Recommendation to Rename and Revise the Police Review Commission Investigator Classification.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx

Hopkins Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GvsbjX4uSR6BjeCzxTDEpw
Teleconference: not given as an option
AGENDA: Hopkins from The Alameda to McGee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Hopkins/

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Presentation by Kristina Hill on Groundwater, Sea Level Rise and Toxic Contamination at 3 pm
Videoconference: register (Register on Zoom Presentation is free)
Presentation is Sponsored/Organized by Richmond Shoreline Alliance
https://richmondshorelinealliance.org/

City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85665732041
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 856 6573 2041
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – existing litigation a. Mauck v. City of Berkeley Alameda Superior Court RG20060952, b. Frieson v. City of Berkeley Alameda Superior Court RG20064683
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967064417
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 6706 4417
AGENDA: For full agenda use link or go to full agenda following list of city meetings and draft agenda for 3/22/2022 council meeting.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personal Committee Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83997610665?pwd=M3E0OUFRd0ZrNXEzUWxlTWxWNUEzUT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 839 9761 0667 Passcode: 967661
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 8. Budget review possible changes to staffing model, 9. Regarding Hiring of Consultants for Racial Equity Work and Personnel Evaluations.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Legislation / IRA / AGA at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89888378508?pwd=d05CMXJUZFptMFN3NkdoQW05SU92QT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 898 8837 8508 Passcode: 109179
AGENDA: 7. Discussion and possible action regarding potential 2022 ballot initiatives to amend Berkeley Rent Ordinance

Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: not given try 1-669-900-6833 and Meeting ID: 486 3098 496
AGENDA: 4. Elections, 5. Fair Work Week Policy, 6. Discussion and Possible action regarding role of commission on Labor to receive disputes and provide technical assistance to the community.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Options presentation with two components how Options System works and how the programs are coordinated and second Options presenter directly working with the homeless on the street, 7. Coordination of homeless services in Berkeley, 8. Discussion and possible action on need for a senior shelter and special needs, 9. Discussion and possible action of screening and intake procedures for persons with disabilities entering into homeless programs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 1172 3812
AGENDA: 9. Update Outside Funding, Grants, Donations for PRW projects, 10. Update Trees Make Life Better Program, 11. Spring and Summer 2022 special events calendar, 12. Proposed FY 2023-2024 PRW capital projects, 13. Upcoming Marina Fund Budget, 14. Update/Discussion Commission Referrals to City Council, TOT, Refuse Policy, Adopt-a-Spot, South Sailing Basin Dredging and State Funding Request for Marina.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Parks,_Recreation,_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on non-agenda and agenda items, 9. A. Review Policy 319 Hate Crimes, 10. a. Consider requests from Fair & Impartial Policing Implementation, b. Review Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, c. Consider Request from Mental Health Commission to collaborate on using local crisis stabilization as an alternative to sending individuals with mental health concerns to Santa Rita or John George, d. BPD response to anti-Semitic hate flyers in Berkeley, e. Discuss continuation of meetings held via teleconference and videoconference, CLOSED SESSION.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

BART Ashby and North Berkeley Stations Advisory Committee and Community Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuivqjgpH93uk0pgEuZoey9RbWR15CYa
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: BART rider parking spaces
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/BARTplanning/

Thursday, March 10, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89216051955
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:892 1605 1955
AGENDA: 2. Legislative update Governor’s FY 22-23 Proposed Budget, 3. Auditor - Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities (54 pages), 4. Measure P Overview and Fund Forecast, 5. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and Proposed Projects
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

City Council 6 pm – Special Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81553706914
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 815 5370 6914
AGENDA: 1. Consideration of the Reimagining Public safety Task force’s Response to the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR)recommendations, (Report 150 pages) 2. Presentation and Discussion of Reports Submitted by Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, Part 1 Specialized Care Unit – Crisis Response Models Report (212 pages). Part 2. NICJR Report (292 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2022/03_Mar/City_Council__03-10-2022_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

Friday, March 11, 2022
Reduced Service Day

Saturday, March 12, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, March 13, 2022 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – Spring Forward

March 7, AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86832943195
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 3294 3195
DRAFT AGENDA for MARCH 22, 2022 City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to meet via videoconference, 2. Resolution ratifying COVID emergency, 3. Minutes, 4. Contract $60,000 (ARPA Funds) Amendment to Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund to contract with Working Solutions to provide technical assistance to small businesses participating in Revolving Loan Program (RLP), 5. $12,952,000 Formal bid solicitations, 6. Donate surplus fire truck and equipment to Livermore Pleasanton Department, 7. Contract $325,000/fiscal year with Pinnacle for Occupational Physicals replacing current contract 3/23/2022 – 3/22/2022 with option to extend to total 10 years, 8. Contract $100,000 with Interior Motions for HHCS Public Health Division Furniture 1/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 9. Amend Contract add $140,800 total $541,715 with Help@Hand Participation Agreement with CA Mental Health Services thru 6/30/2024, 10. Revenue Contract Alameda Co Behavioral Health Care Services, 11. Increase Taxi Scrip Window daily cash redemption limit from $800 to $1000 one day per week, 12. Amend BMC 12.70 to align state and local laws on smoking and cannabis, 13. Add $900,000 to each contract with ELS Architecture and Urban Design, Siegel & Strain and Noll & Tam Architects 6/30/2022 – 3/31/2023, 14. Purchase Order $765,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 15 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles, 15. Purchase Order $135,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for3 EV Ford Pickup Trucks, 16. Amend contract add $100,000 total $400,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services thru 12/31/2025, 17. Amend contract add $85,000 total $277,947 with Silao General Engineering for site improvements (parking lot) at 125/127 University, 18. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 19. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with West Yost for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 20. Amend contract add $2,805,612 total $45,545780 with Waste Management of Alameda County for Landfill Disposal Services thru 12/31/2026, 21. FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments – initiate proceedings, 22. Commission on Disability – Recommendation appoint new members to fill commission vacancies Districts 3,4,5,6,7 and Mayor, 23. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Letter of support for South Sailing Basin Dredging, 24. Letter of Support to State Senate Budget Chair Skinner and Assembly Budget Chair Ting for Waterfront Infrastructure Improvement Projects, 25 Auditor’s Report Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 26. Taplin – Support for AB-2053 (Social Housing Act), 27. Taplin – Support for AB-2336 (Speed Safety Pilot Program – cameras to catch speeders), 28. Taplin - Support for AB-2713 (Rent caps –limits annual rent increase to 5% + CPI or 10% whichever is lower), 29. Taplin – Budget referral $300,000 to hire consultant to draft West Berkeley Transportation Plan, 30. Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $350,000 to fund consultant to design and implement a local reparations plan to address economic injury and intergenerational trauma experienced by Berkeley’s decendents of slavery and ongoing harm caused to all African Americans by systems that uphold the legacy of segregation, 31. Wengraf – Support for AB 1755 (wildfire home hardening, wildfire mitigation improvements), 32. Wengraf co-sponsors Taplin, Barlett – Support AB-1594 Fire Arms Civil Suits, 33. Wengraf,Hahn – approving expenditure council office budget funds for 2022 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program, 34. Robinson co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $3,600,000 Telegraph-Channing Garage elevator repairs, ACTION: 35. Research and Development (R&D) definition, 36. Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and the Street Level Imagery Project, 37. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Recommendation to Identify High Risk Safety Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public safety Considerations 1. Fire Zones with narrow (26 feet or less) winding streets, 2. Locations Alquist-Priolo (Hayward Fault) and 3. Locations within Liquefaction and Landslide Zones, 38. Harrison – Budget referral to Consider General Fund strategies and related fiscal policies for funding capital improvements in particular strret, sidewalk, micromobility and transit infrastructure, 39. Referral to FITES Committee to consider strategies and make recommendations to ensure potential infrastructure bond is consistent with climate action goals and other environmental policies, 40. Droste, Taplin - Revisions to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised release searches of individuals on supervised release search conditions of the Berkeley Police Department ( BPD) Law Enforcement Service Manual - undoes protections to individuals on parole/probation allowing BPD to conduct detentions and warrantless searches on persons on parole/probation, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, 42. FY 2022 First Quarter Investment Report ended 9/30/2021.

March 8, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967064417
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 6706 4417
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 IAFF. 2. 2nd reading Amendment to contract between City and CalPers to effectuate cost sharing agreement between City and PEPRA, 3. Continuation Videoconference and Teleconference, 4. $7,470,316 Formal bid solicitations, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 end 6/30/2023 with Anjanette Scott LLC Housing Consultant, 6. Contract add $60,000 total $245,000 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to add grant writing services for the Specialized Care Unit (SCU – crisis intervention mentally ill alternative to policing) 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2023, 7. Contract add $10,000 total $569,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for Website redesign 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2024, 8. Contract $1,010,000 (includes 10% contingency $20,551) with Western Water Features, Inc. for King Pool Plaster and Tile and West Campus Pool Plaster, Tile, Filter, 9. Contract add $42,00 total $188,400 (includes $4,200 contingency) with Lind Marine for Removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at the Berkeley Marina, 10. 10-year lease with two 5-year extensions with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 11. Updates to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 12. Donation $3,400 memorial bench at Berkeley Marina in memory of Roger Garfinkle, 13. Ratification of Police accountability Board’s Standing Rules, 14. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Robinson – Support SB 922 (Weiner) permanently exempt transportation related projects from CEQA (pedestrian, bicycle, new bus rapid transit, light rail, EV charging stations, shore-side charging stations for ferries), 15. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Oppose CA 2/3 Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge increases Initiative, 16. Kesarwani, Taplin, co-sponsorss Robinson, Wengraf - Referral to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits on High Injury Commercial Corridors, 17. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Wengraf – Resolution expenditure office budgets supporting Status of Women Commission to cover membership in Association of CA Commissions for Women, 18. Harrison – Resolution to reduce Park fees for non-profits and support SF Mime Troupe, 19. Hahn, Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison - Budget Referral $300,000 Grant Writing services, 20. Robinson – Support for AB 1713 Idaho Stop – allowing adult bicyclists to proceed through stop signs without stop after yielding right-of-way to immediate hazards, ACTION: 21. Update on Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations from BPD, 22. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data, 23. CM – Exception to 180-Day waiting period to hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1409 California - Construct a 96 sq ft addition over 14 ft in ave ht within a non-conforming rear yard setback 3/24/2022
1412 Derby – Residential addition of 431 sq ft to an existing 1,250 sq ft single family dwelling 3/24/2022
1233 Dwight – Create 430 sq ft 2nd story addition and 20 sq ft 1st floor addition to existing single-family dwelling 3/14/2022
3233 Ellis – Demolish existing single-family dwelling and construct 3 detached single-family dwellings
760 Hearst – Establish 3,366 sq ft veterinary clinic in an existing tenant space 3/16/2022
1915 Milvia – Residential addition of 578 sq ft to existing 1-story single family dwelling. Project includes demolition of a portion of the rear home 3/24/2022
2500 MLK Jr Way – Change of use from retail books to medical office in one commercial space 3/14/2022
1341-1343 Parker – Addition of 5th bedroom, relocation of exterior stairs to single-family dwelling, project includes demolition of a portion of the structure 3/24/2022
1641 Stuart – Residential addition on 2nd floor of single family dwelling 3/14/2022
2305 Telegraph – Change of use from retail to food establishment in existing vacant commercial space 3/14/2022
2315 Telegraph – Change of use from retail food establishment in an existing vacant commercial space, no exterior work 3/14/2022
1201 The Alameda – Establish new uncovered off-street parking space within required yard 3/14/12022
3022 Shattuck – Remodel existing duplex, replacement existing deck and stairs, addition at shade structure at rear of house, scope of work includes kitchens and bathrooms, roof at rear of house to be extended, no proposed change to existing footprint or façade facing right of way, 2 electric charging stations, 2 on demand water heaters 3/14/2022
1499 University – Add mural to South façade
1695 Ward – Construct 105 sq ft 2nd story addition and roof deck, construct porch in existing non-conforming frontsetback, add off-street parking space to rear yard, on non-conforming for lot coverage and occupied by existing 2-story 2,058 sq ft single family dwelling 3/16/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
March 10 – Reimagining Public Safety
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

February 27 - March 6, 2022
Worth Noting:
Sunday – If you are not participating in the half marathon and plan to go out Sunday morning check the map for approximate times the marathon will be in which Berkeley neighborhoods.
Monday the Seismic Cost Study for Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Buildings is on the agenda at the CCCC meeting at 12:15 pm. the Redistricting Commission at 6 pm will vote on the final map. Amber 2 remains. The Violet map was eliminated. The Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm will hear Public works priorities.
Tuesday there will be a webinar on the Hopkins street Corridor. There is no council meeting.
Wednesday the FITES Policy Committee meets at 2:30 on regulating plastic bags, GHG limits and process for updating the climate action plan. The Disability Commission meets at 6 pm. The Homeless Panel of Experts at 7 pm agenda includes Measure P, shelters and budget questions. The Planning Commission at 7 pm is holding a public hearing on citywide affordable housing requirements and will hold a presentation and discussion on the Bird Safe Glass and Dark Sky ordinance (referred to Planning 11/12/2019).
Thursday the Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements is on the agenda at the Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm. The LPC and Public Works Commission also meet at 7 pm. WETA meets at 1 pm. The Berkeley Pier and Ferry are scheduled for the March 17 WETA meeting. The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the $725,000 tree planting grant is at 3:30 pm at James Kenny Park 1720 8th Street & Virginia.

The March 8 City Council Regular meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the list of city meetings. Fair and Impartial Policing Report and the Crime and Collision Reports are the only action items.

Sunday, February 27, 2022
Berkeley Half Marathon 7:30 am – 1 pm
I-80 exit at University closed from 6 am – 12 pm,
go to website for Half Marathon course if you did not receive a postcard notice
https://berkeleyhalfmarathon.com/

Monday, February 28, 2022
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875 Passcode: 487241
AGENDA: 3. Seismic Retrofit Cost Study, 4. Possible Ballot measure, 5. Update on Clean CA Grant Application for Turtle Island Monument.

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81566315346
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 815 6631 5346
AGENDA: 2. Selection of Final Map for official approval on March 16, Recommendation: Review the Amber Version 2 map for final official adoption, 3. Review of Draft items for final report.
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA Discussion and Action Items: 1. FY 2022 Public Works Dept Top Goals and Projects, Dept Performance Measures, FY 2023 Priorities, 2. Commission analysis and advice on 12/7/2019 staff presentation to council, 3. Update from Community Conservation Centers on Mixed Plastics.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Hopkins Street Corridor from Sutter street to The Alameda 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4Doct5T0Srm9y_OwTFBiqg
AGENDA: Webinar by zoom only
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Hopkins/

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89786346516
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 897 8634 6516
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, Hahn – Ordinance add new chapter BMC 11.62 to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Harrison, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Ordinance add new chapter BMC 12.01 Established Greenhouse Gas Limits, Process for updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, Unscheduled: 4. Taplin-Native Plants, 5. Harrison-Impact/mitigation fees to public right of way (streets, sewers, waste, utilities), 6. Taplin, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Equitable Safe streets.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx

Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.B. Contract $200,000 with AMS.Net for network switches, installation and maintenance services 4/22/2022 thru 4/30/2022.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82485970525?pwd=MW1sZDNoZ2J5SFFpbWpLcGJjeTZFUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 824 8597 0525 Passcode: 2977154
AGENDA: C. Paratransit Presentation, 2. Housing Element, 3. Elevator Ordinance Update, 4. Easy Does it, 5. Inclusive Disaster Registry.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx

Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Current status Measure P allocations, 7. Allocation needs 8. HSPE recommendations, crisis stabilization unit, shelter for senior population, shelter/housing for women fleeing domestic violence, 9. HSPE budget questions
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89165604580
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 891 6560 4580
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing on Amendments to Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements, 10. Public Hearing on Technical Edits and Corrections to the New Zoning Ordinance, 11. Discussion: Approach to Bird Safe Berkeley Requirements – Receive Presentation – referred to Planning Commission by Council November 12, 2019, 12. Planning Commission Work Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, March 3, 2022
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Urban Forestry Tree Planting Grant at 3:30 pm
In-person James Kenny Park
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17772

Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86492044529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 864 9204 4529
AGENDA Discussion and Possible Action: 5. Draft Annual Action Plan PY 2022 for HUD, 6. Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements, 7. Appoint a Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/

Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82218986037
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 1898 6037
AGENDA: 5. 1940 Hearst – James T. Stocker-Loni Ding House – resume public hearing, 6. 701, 703, 305 & 705A Bancroft Way – Demolition Referral, 7. 747 Bancroft Way – Demolition Referral, 8. Initiative for City-wide Historic Resource Survey.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/

Police Accountability Board Hearing Panel at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89149183116.
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 891 4918 3116
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment only on item 3, 3. Closed Session BPA v. CoB Alameda Superior Court No. 2002 057569 Complaint #5.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87827694563
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 878 2769 4563
AGENDA: no agenda posted, check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx

WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1 pm - Hybrid Meeting
In-person: at 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, 94501 – Masks required
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Report Chair, 4. Report Board, 5. Report Staff a. Redwood City Ferry Terminal Project, Treasure Island Ferry Service Update, ( Berkeley recreation pier and ferry project scheduled for March 17 WETA meeting), b. Monthly Financials, c. Federal Legislative Update, d. State Legislative Update, 3. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 6. Consent: c. Allocation request to CA Dept of Transportation for 2021-2022 Low carbon transit operations program grant funds, d. Clipper MOU with MTC and Bay Area Transit Operators, e. Authorize RFP for construction of Alameda Main Street Ferry Terminal Refurbishment Project, 7. Award contract to Swiftly, Inc for real-time transit information system, 8. Award contract to Anchor Operating System, LLC for integrated fare ticketing system.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, March 4, 2022
WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85470363892
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 854 7036 3892 Password: 939659
AGENDA: 3. Ethics Training
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Saturday, March 5, 2022 & Sunday, March 6, 2022 – no city events or meetings found

March 8, City Council Agenda Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967064417
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 6706 4417
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 IAFF. 2. 2nd reading Amendment to contract between City and CalPers to effectuate cost sharing agreement between City and PEPRA, 3. Continuation Videoconference and Teleconference, 4. $7,470,316 Formal bid solicitations, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 end 6/30/2023 with Anjanette Scott LLC Housing Consultant, 6. Contract add $60,000 total $245,000 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to add grant writing services for the Specialized Care Unit (SCU – crisis intervention mentally ill alternative to policing) 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2023, 7. Contract add $10,000 total $569,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for Website redesign 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2024, 8. Contract $1,010,000 (includes 10% contingency $20,551) with Western Water Features, Inc. for King Pool Plaster and Tile and West Campus Pool Plaster, Tile, Filter, 9. Contract add $42,00 total $188,400 (includes $4,200 contingency) with Lind Marine for Removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at the Berkeley Marina, 10. 10-year lease with two 5-year extensions with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 11. Updates to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 12. Donation $3,400 memorial bench at Berkeley Marina in memory of Roger Garfinkle, 13. Ratification of Police accountability Board’s Standing Rules, 14. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Robinson – Support SB 922 (Weiner) permanently exempt transportation related projects from CEQA (pedestrian, bicycle, new bus rapid transit, light rail, EV charging stations, shore-side charging stations for ferries), 15. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Oppose CA 2/3 Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge increases Initiative, 16. Kesarwani, Taplin, co-sponsorss Robinson, Wengraf - Referral to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits on High Injury Commercial Corridors, 17. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Wengraf – Resolution expenditure office budgets supporting Status of Women Commission to cover membership in Association of CA Commissions for Women, 18. Harrison – Resolution to reduce Park fees for non-profits and support SF Mime Troupe, 19. Hahn, Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison - Budget Referral $300,000 Grant Writing services, 20. Robinson – Support for AB 1713 Idaho Stop – allowing adult bicyclists to proceed through stop signs without stop after yielding right-of-way to immediate hazards, ACTION: 21. Update on Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations from BPD, 22. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data, 23. CM – Exception to 180-Day waiting period to hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1228 Carleton – add a hot tub to rear yard 3/4/2022
1233 Dwight – Create 430 sq ft 2nd story addition and 20 sq ft 1st floor addition to existing single-family dwelling 3/14/2022
2500 MLK Jr Way – Change of use from retail books to medical office in one commercial space 3/14/2022
1641 Stuart – Residential addition on 2nd floor of single family dwelling 3/14/2022
2305 Telegraph – Change of use from retail to food establishment in existing vacant commercial space 3/14/2022
1201 The Alameda – Establish new uncovered off-street parking space within required yard 3/14/12022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
March 10 – Reimagining Public Safety
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

February 20 - February 27, 2022
Worth Noting:
Only three days of City meetings.
Tuesday the Civic art Commission Visioning Subcommittee meets at 12 pm to discuss planning for the Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Buildings. The City Council Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the March 8 council agenda. Tuesday evening at 6 pm is the Regular Council meeting.
Wednesday the 4 x 4 (Rent Board/City Council meets at 3 pm and the Energy Commission meets at 5 pm. The Police Accountability Board meets in a special closed session at 5 pm followed with the regular meeting at 7 pm. The Civic Arts Commission meets at 6 pm and will review the public art a poem by “In This Place” by Amanda Gorman to be placed on the mixed use building at 2352 Shattuck. The developer is requesting exception to existing policy that public art remains for the life of the building to instead remove and replace it after 10 years. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the council Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am. Only the agenda is posted, none of the documents. The Zoning adjustment Board meets at 7 pm. The 3233 Ellis project removes five trees and plants three non-native cypress trees.

Sunday, February 20, 2022 & Monday, February 21, 2022 – Presidents’ Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82263035613
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 6303 5613
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 3/8/22 - 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft agenda posted after list of meetings or use link, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. Strengthening and supporting City Commissions. Unfinished Business for Scheduling: Surveillance Technology Report, Acquisition and ALPR.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89664206619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 896 6420 6619
Full agenda follows list of city meetings or use this link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89750806233?pwd=Q2lQMVQzUER2SGRqd0VrUGp6di82UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 5080 6233
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment non-agenda items, 6. Update Measure MM registry expansion, 7. Discussion potential for adding more rent controlled units, 8. Discussion regarding welfare exemption policy, 9. Discussion possible action remedies for situations where landlords unilaterally change keyed entries to keyless entries.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action: a) Update Hinkel Park, b) 2352 Shattuck (Logan Park building) Final Public art Plan – Poem “In This Place” by Amanda Gorman, 1998, c) 2352 Shattuck (Logan Park building) request by Developer for exception to Public Art Policy if developer wishes to remove art may do so with 6 month notification to city and replace with alternate art of equal or greater value – Existing policy art remains for the life of the building, removal of art after 10 years is agreement between developer and artist and art is donated to the City, d) Revise public art percentage to 1.75%, e) FY 23 Guidelines for Festivals and Individual artists
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83604595954
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 0459 5954
AGENDA Action: 3. Election, 4. GG and FF, 5. Cal-OES/FEMA grant application, Discussion: Defensible Space for Wildfire, 7. Workplan, 8. City budget, 9. Community Wildfire Protection Plan Public Engagement and Scope, 10. Presentation Hillside Fire Safety Group, 11. Wildfire Public Education.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84780611377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 847 8061 1377
AGENDA: 6. Update Climate Action Plan Report, 7. Workplan, 8. Housing element update, 9. Budget priorities for city budget, 10. Plastic bag referral, 11. 100% Sustainable trips.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Police Accountability Board (PAB) Special Meeting CLOSED SESSION at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Closed Session – Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley, case no. 2002 057569
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 6. Status of complaints, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports: a. Fair and Impartial Policing, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, d. Mental Health Response, e. Fixed Surveillance Cameras, 9. a. Revision Policy 425 Body worn camera, b. ALPR (automated license plate readers), c. Form subcommittee on PAB budget proposal, d. Lexipol policies, 10. a. Consider ways to contribute to hiring and selection of new Director of PAB, b. Review policy 319 Hate Crimes, 11. Public Comment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, February 24, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83865327729
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 838 6532 7729
AGENDA: 2. FY 23 & 24 Biennial Budget Development Calendar, 3. Homelessness Funding Priorities, 4. FY 22 Mid-Year and American Rescue Plan Act Update, 5. General Fund Expenditures, FY 23 & 24 Budget Assumptions on Personnel Costs, Including Salary Savings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88654379637
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 886 5437 9637
AGENDA: all projects on consent.
2. 3233 Ellis – demolish existing single-family home and construct 3 detached single-family dwellings, staff recommend approve (removes 5 trees from lot – replants 3-non-native cypress trees)
3. 760 Hearst - Establish 3,366 sq ft veterinary clinic in existing tenant space, staff recommend approve
4. 1695 Ward – construct a 105 sq ft 2nd story addition and roof deck, construct a porch in the existing non-conforming set-back, add an off-street parking space to rear yard on a lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage and occupied by existing 2-story, 2058 sq ft single-family dwelling. Staff recommend approve.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

Friday, February 25, 2022 & Saturday, February 26, 2022 & Sunday, February 27, 2022
No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, February 22, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82263035613
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 6303 5613
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
March 8, DRAFT AGENDA:
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to Continue to Meet Via Videoconference and Teleconference, 2. Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP $7,470,316, 3. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 end 6/30/2023 with Housing Consultant – Anjanette Scott, LLC, 4. Contract add $60,000 total $245,000 end 6/30/2023 with Resource Development Associates to Facilitate Grant Writing for the Specialized Care Unit, 5. Contract add $10,000 total $539,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for additional website redesign 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2024, 6. Contract $1,010,000 which included 10% contingency $20,551 with Western water Features Inc, for the King Pool Plaster and Tile Replacement and West Campus Pool Plaster, Tile and Filter Replacement, 7. Amend contract add $42,000 contingency $4,200 total $188,400 and contingency $47,000 with Lind Marine for removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at Berkeley Marina, 8. 10 year Lease Agreement with NFS, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay with two 5-year option to extend effective 5/1/2022. 9. Updates to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project list, 10. Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Berkeley Marina in front of M-Dock in memory of Roger Garfinkle, 11. Ratification of Police Accountability Board’s Standing Rules, 12. Arreguin, co-sponsores Taplin, Bartlett, Robinson - Support of SB 922 (Wiener) which would permanently exempt transportation-related projects from CEQA, 13. Opposition to the California 2/3 Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge Increases, 14. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin - Resolution support relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the General Fund and Grant of Funds for Commission on status of Women, 15. Harrison – Reduce or Waive Park Fees for Free Permitted Outdoor Theater, Arts Events and Other events based on Objective Public Welfare, Criteria and Relinquishing Council funds to Support SF Mime Troupe’s Payment of Park fees for 2022 free outdoor season, 16. Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett - Budget referral $300,000 for FY 2022-2023 budget process for Grant Writing Services, 17. Robinson – Support for AB 1713 Idaho Stop – allows adult bicyclists to proceed through stop signs after yielding the right-of-way to immediate hazards, ACTION: Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2 & 3, direct BPD to enforce parking in all fire zones, 19. Kesarwani – Referral $25,000 - $50,000 for new speed limit signage to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits (5 mph) on High-injury Commercial Corridors, 20. Taplin, co-sponsor Robinson – Refer to City Manager reduction of speed limits in accordance with AB 43 within following categories, High Injury streets, Business Activity Streets, Senior ones, and any residential streets that may be defined as High-Injury, 23. Taplin – Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution committing City and state/federal matching/recurring funds on city maintained roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes to accelerate safety improvements, and adoption of NACTO Urban Street Design Guide as default engineering standard for city streets and transferring legal liability for safe streets designs from individual city engineering/public works staff to the City of Berkeley.

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CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm, February 22, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89664206619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 896 6420 6619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Minutes, 2. Formal Bid Solicitations$234,000, 3. Contract $625,000 3/1/2022-4/30/2024 with Berkeley Youth Alternative for Proposition 64 Grant-Proposed Work and Services, 4. Amend Contract add $355,000 total $992,778 with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services in local schools thru 6/30/2022, 5. Revenue contract accept $1,000,000 from CA Dept of Health Care Services for Crisis Care Mobile Units and any resultant revenue agreements to augment Specialized Care Unit through 6/30/2025, 6. Accept $25,000 donation for Meals on Wheels, 7. Amend BMC 4.38, Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II to Permit Participation of Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 I.A.F.F., 8. Grant Application up to $600,000: Clean CA Local Grant Program for Civic Center Plaza Turtle Garden Beautification Project, Memorial Benches donation $3,400 items 9, 10, 11, 13: 9. In memory of Susan P. Kwong at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. In memory of Asia Blau Feese at Berkeley Rose Garden, 11. In memory of Anne Rogin Blau at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. In memory of Key Slay at Shorebird Park, 12. Donation $16,720 from Rorick Family Trust for Strawberry Creek Park for tree planting, 14. Three Contracts with 3-year terms totaling $4,000,000 for Plan Checking Services: Telesis Engineers $1,500,000, West Coast Code Consultants $1,500,000 and TRB and Associates $1,000,000, 15. Contract $1,260,000 including 15% - $171,525 Contingency with Cratus Inc for Storm Drain Improvements Projects at Marin, Virginia, Grizzly Peak & High Court. 16. Contract $2,590,468 including 10% - $235,497 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 17. Contract $3,873,843 including 10% - $352,167 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations on Shattuck Ave, 18. Contract $391,872 includes 10% - $35,624 contingency with Kolos Engineering, Inc for Urgent Sewer Repair FY2022 Project, 19. Contract add $1,891,415 total $8,924,872 with IPS Group, Inc for Parking Meter thru 6/30/2024, 20. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Harrison – Resolution supporting Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act, 21. Taplin - Budget Referral: 1. $200,000 for four (4) Traffic Circles at Seventh St, Ninth St, Browning St, & Bonar St, 2. $50,000 one (1) Traffic Diverter at Tenth St, 3. $500,000 for two (2) Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at San Pablo and Sacramento, 4. $70,000 for Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons and median refuge island at Sixth and Channing, 22. Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Bartlett, Arreguin - Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts Referral to City Manager, (the dormant Pacific Steel Casting site is at the center of this), 23. Harrison - Resolution in Support of State of CA Legislature Introducing a CA Resident-Designated Support Person Act, 24 Authors - Robinson, Taplin, Kesarwani, Arreguin – Budget Referral: $350,000 for Dredging South Sailing Basin, 25. Robinson Co-sponsors Wengraf, Bartlett, Harrison - Support AB 1602 Student Revolving Loan Fund, ACTION: 26. CM - ZAB Appeal 1527 Sacramento, 27. Southside Complete Streets Project, 27. Taplin – Amend BMC Chapter 13.84 to Expand Relocation Assistance and Conflict Resolution for Tenants, 28. Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Intention of Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPers Contract Pursuant to Californinia Gov Code 20516 to effectuate changes to the cost sharing agreement between the City and PEPRA members of SEIU, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical (SEIU MC), Public Employees Union Local 1, Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Associations Local 1021 (SEIU CSU/PTRLA) and Unrepresented Employees Group. INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. City Council Short Term Referral Process Quarterly Update, 30. Age-Friendly Berkeley Update, 31. LPO NOD 3125 Arch, 32. Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations, 33. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
2427 Browning – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height 2/23/2022
1228 Carleton – Add a hot tub to the rear yard 3/4/2022
1833 Sixty-Third – 388 sq. ft. addition including extending the non-conforming rt side setback at 1st floor 191 sq. ft. addition, 197 sq ft addition above 14’ in ave. height at 2nd floor for shed dormers, add 5th bedroom at front of dwelling on 4,725 sq. ft. lot that contains 2 dwellings 2/23/2022
185 The Uplands – Demolish existing garage, add new attached garage with 2-story addition above 14’ ave. ht. and legalize existing retaining walls, fences and hedges over 6’ in height on 10,011 sq. ft. lot 2/23/2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx

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WORKSESSIONS
March 10 – Reimagining Public Safety
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

February 13 - February 20, 2022
The meetings worth attention are:
Tuesday is the Council worksession at 6 pm on Homeless and Mental Health Systems and Services in Berkeley. As noted the report prepared by the city fills 16 pages. A chart listing the services, funding sources, gaps and limitations would have been more useful.
Wednesday the Berkeley Rent Board Outreach Committee at 5:15 pm will have a presentation on “the right to return” aka people qualifying for affordable housing with history of living in Berkeley given preference. The Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) at 7 pm will be reviewing proposed standards for 2 to 4-unit buildings. Berkeley is required to add 8,934 residential units in the next 8-year housing cycle “Housing Elements.” This meeting is important. You should really look at the size of individual units proposed 1950 sq ft to 3900 sq ft. and space between buildings and lot line. The merged Parks, Recreation and Waterfront will have its first meeting at 7 pm.
Thursday the Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm will be taking comment on the two new maps Amber-2 and Violet to redraw council district borders. The final decision will be made on February 28. The Rent Board meets at 7 pm and will have a presentation on Race and Housing. This meeting is recorded. The Design Review Committee at 7 pm will be previewing a new R&D Project and 415 car parking lot at Bancroft and Fourth.
Saturday, February 19 at 10 am there will be a second opportunity to comment at the Independent Redistricting Commission on the Amber -2 and Violet maps.

The agenda for the City Council regular meeting on February 22 at 6 pm is available for review and comment.

Sunday, February 13, 2022 - No City meetings or events found

Monday, February 14, 2022
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee at 10 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89780196624
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 897 8019 6624
AGENDA: 1. Minutes, no action items, UNSCHEDULED: Presentation on Public Health Tobacco Prevention Program
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx

Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 11. Election of new chair,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687340786
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 876 8734 0786
AGENDA: 1. Existing Litigation Secure Justice v. City of Berkeley, Case # 21CV003630, 2. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation pursuant to gov code section 54956.9(d)(2), 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Fighters Association, IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Coummunity Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

City Council SPECIAL Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84461712280
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 844 6171 2280
AGENDA: 1. Homeless and Mental Health Systems and Services in Berkeley (16 page report contains no chart decipherable description of what services are offered by what program/agency).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2022/02_Feb/City_Council__02-15-2022_-_Special_(WS)_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84178974472?pwd=NnhkdFVvakJSZy84NDI0RS8zakpCUT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 841 7897 4472 Passcode: 097105
AGENDA: 5. Election of Committee Chair
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81464105089
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 814 6410 5089
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment 3-minute limit, 7. Report from Toxics Management, 9. Transition from CEAC to Environment and Climate Commission (ECC)
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee Meeting at 5:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81188408386?pwd=TS9tSGVXYzJWaGczcHl3OE54RmlPZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 8840 8386 Passcode: 415442
AGENDA: 6. Presentation by Healthy Black Families, Inc Right to Stay-Right to Return Tenant Survey/Affordable Housing Preference Policy, Discussion and Possible Action items 7 -10. 7. Tenant Survey, 8. Fair Chance Ordinance, Eviction Moratorium, 10 COVID Impacts.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) Subcommittee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87506470747
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 875 0647 0747
AGENDA: Objective Standards for Multi-Unit and Mixed-Use Residential Projects , receive presentation and provide feedback on proposed 2-4 unit land us and development standards in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A and MU-R zoning districts outside the Hillside Overlay.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 1172 3812
AGENDA: 3. Election, 7. Public comment, 8. Chair’s Report, 9. Director’s Report, 10. Update Changes to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 11. PWR Capital Projects, 12. 2050 Revenue Measure, 13. Wind Storm Tree Damage, 14. Summer Registration dates and information, 15. Letter to state reps 2022 Budget Request from CoB related to infrastructure Improvements at the Berkeley Marina and Pier, 16. Dredging South Sailing Basin, 17. Update Budget Process, Transient Occupancy Tax to Marina Fund, Adopt-a-Spot, City Refuse Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Parks,_Recreation,_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83737919904?pwd=TlNmeTVrc0gvRFJ5ay9KQ1ZrVlg3Zz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 837 3791 9904 Passcode: 919836
AGENDA: 5. Special Presentation: “what Does Housing Have To Do With Race” by Wilhelmenia Wilson, Executive Director, Healthy Black Families, Inc, 8. a. Special Presentation on state housing legislation, b. Staff recommendations on requests for waivers of late registration penalties, 9. Appeal 2226 Durant, Unit 104.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84988766567
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 8876 6567
AGENDA: 747 (787) Bancroft Way at 4th – Preview – Demolish six existing buildings and construct a 162,375 sq ft 3-story building containing 133,028 sq ft of R&D space and 29,347 sq ft of light manufacturing space and a surface lot containing 75 off-street parking spaces and 5 loading spaces.
2213 Fourth St (between Allston and Bancroft) – Preview – Demolish 3 existing non-residential buildings and one existing duplex and construct 124,667 sq ft 5-story parking garage containing 415 off-street auto parking spaces and one loading space to serve uses in the vicinity of the project site.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81072988964
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 810 7298 8964
AGENDA: Public Comment non-agenda items, Public Hearing 1. Discussion, Review and Direction on Draft City Council District Maps, 2. Review and Approval of Table of Contents for Final Report.
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/

Friday, February 18, 2022
REDUCED SERVICE DAY

Saturday, February 19, 2022 &
Independent Redistricting Commission at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87810843440
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 1084 3440
AGENDA: Public Hearing 1. Discussion, Review and Direction on Draft City Council District Maps, 2. Review and Approval of Table of Contents for Final Report.
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/

Sunday, February 20, 2022 & Monday, February 21, 2022
Presidents’ Day Holiday Long Weekend
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CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm, February 22, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89664206619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 896 6420 6619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Minutes, 2. Formal Bid Solicitations$234,000, 3. Contract $625,000 3/1/2022-4/30/2024 with Berkeley Youth Alternative for Proposition 64 Grant-Proposed Work and Services, 4. Amend Contract add $355,000 total $992,778 with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services in local schools thru 6/30/2022, 5. Revenue contract accept $1,000,000 from CA Dept of Health Care Services for Crisis Care Mobile Units and any resultant revenue agreements to augment Specialized Care Unit through 6/30/2025, 6. Accept $25,000 donation for Meals on Wheels, 7. Amend BMC 4.38, Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II to Permit Participation of Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 I.A.F.F., 8. Grant Application up to $600,000: Clean CA Local Grant Program for Civic Center Plaza Turtle Garden Beautification Project, Memorial Benches donation $3,400 items 9, 10, 11, 13: 9. In memory of Susan P. Kwong at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. In memory of Asia Blau Feese at Berkeley Rose Garden, 11. In memory of Anne Rogin Blau at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. In memory of Key Slay at Shorebird Park, 12. Donation $16,720 from Rorick Family Trust for Strawberry Creek Park for tree planting, 14. Three Contracts with 3-year terms totaling $4,000,000 for Plan Checking Services: Telesis Engineers $1,500,000, West Coast Code Consultants $1,500,000 and TRB and Associates $1,000,000, 15. Contract $1,260,000 including 15% - $171,525 Contingency with Cratus Inc for Storm Drain Improvements Projects at Marin, Virginia, Grizzly Peak & High Court. 16. Contract $2,590,468 including 10% - $235,497 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 17. Contract $3,873,843 including 10% - $352,167 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations on Shattuck Ave, 18. Contract $391,872 includes 10% - $35,624 contingency with Kolos Engineering, Inc for Urgent Sewer Repair FY2022 Project, 19. Contract add $1,891,415 total $8,924,872 with IPS Group, Inc for Parking Meter thru 6/30/2024, 20. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Harrison – Resolution supporting Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act, 21. Taplin - Budget Referral: 1. $200,000 for four (4) Traffic Circles at Seventh St, Ninth St, Browning St, & Bonar St, 2. $50,000 one (1) Traffic Diverter at Tenth St, 3. $500,000 for two (2) Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at San Pablo and Sacramento, 4. $70,000 for Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons and median refuge island at Sixth and Channing, 22. Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Bartlett, Arreguin - Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts Referral to City Manager, (the dormant Pacific Steel Casting site is at the center of this), 23. Harrison - Resolution in Support of State of CA Legislature Introducing a CA Resident-Designated Support Person Act, 24 Authors - Robinson, Taplin, Kesarwani, Arreguin – Budget Referral: $350,000 for Dredging South Sailing Basin, 25. Robinson Co-sponsors Wengraf, Bartlett, Harrison - Support AB 1602 Student Revolving Loan Fund, ACTION: 26. CM - ZAB Appeal 1527 Sacramento, 27. Southside Complete Streets Project, 27. Taplin – Amend BMC Chapter 13.84 to Expand Relocation Assistance and Conflict Resolution for Tenants, 28. Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Intention of Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPers Contract Pursuant to Californinia Gov Code 20516 to effectuate changes to the cost sharing agreement between the City and PEPRA members of SEIU, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical (SEIU MC), Public Employees Union Local 1, Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Associations Local 1021 (SEIU CSU/PTRLA) and Unrepresented Employees Group. INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. City Council Short Term Referral Process Quarterly Update, 30. Age-Friendly Berkeley Update, 31. LPO NOD 3125 Arch, 32. Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations, 33. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
2427 Browning – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height 2/23/2022
1228 Carleton – Add a hot tub to the rear yard 3/4/2022
1833 Sixty-Third – 388 sq. ft. addition including extending the non-conforming rt side setback at 1st floor 191 sq. ft. addition, 197 sq ft addition above 14’ in ave. height at 2nd floor for shed dormers, add 5th bedroom at front of dwelling on 4,725 sq. ft. lot that contains 2 dwellings 2/23/2022
185 The Uplands – Demolish existing garage, add new attached garage with 2-story addition above 14’ ave. ht. and legalize existing retaining walls, fences and hedges over 6’ in height on 10,011 sq. ft. lot 2/23/2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx

February 6 - February 13, 2022
Worth Noting:
The revised and new redistricting maps are to be posted Thursday, February 10, 2022. The Blue, Maroon and Orange redistricting maps were eliminated by the Independent Redistricting Commission at the last meeting. The Amber map is the basis for the new maps with revision of the border between Districts 3 and 8 in all maps.
Monday – Personnel Board meeting scheduled for only 1 hour starting at 7 pm. Peace and Justice Commission appeared on the calendar late Friday evening but without an agenda or notice on the homepage.
Tuesday – Agenda and Rule is on Tuesday at 2:30 pm not the usual Monday schedule. The Regular City Council meeting is at 6 pm.
Wednesday - A community meeting on disability access is at 6 pm. The Homeless Commission, Police Accountability Board , merged Parks Recreation and Waterfront Commission, and Planning Commission all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – The Council Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am. The biennial budget process for FY 2023-2024 is starting. Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets to review their draft report, a separate report from the consultants. Both the consultants and Task Force give March 10th as the date to present to council, however, that date is not listed in the City Council list of scheduled worksessions in the approved calendar or planned worksession in the agenda meeting packet.
Saturday – Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets at 10 am.

The full agendas for the council agenda committee and council regular meeting follow the list of city meetings.

Sunday, February 6, 2022 – No events or meetings found

Monday, February 7, 2022
Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88374176663?pwd=c3VyTkFGVURTWENVNmJHZm1CajZ5UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 862717
AGENDA: VI. Request for extension of Temporary Office Specialist II in Parks, Recreation, and waterfront Department.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85997517828
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 859 9751 7828
AGENDA: meeting listed on community calendar, but not on website home page as of 11 pm 2/4/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 2/22/22 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft posted after list of meetings or use link, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 2. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide GHG Emissions Inventory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. Strengthening and supporting City Commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

City Council REGULAR Meeting, January 25 at 6 pm
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID:
AGENDA: full agenda follows list of meetings or use link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Legislation/IRA/AGA and Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84605602189?pwd=RnJJKzAvYitxbkRaU3NDVC9wUTJ6Zz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 846 0560 2189 Passcode: 270892
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 6. Consider Rent Ordinance amendment eviction protections when there is an increase in tenants over base occupancy, 7. Consider remedies from keyed entries to keyless entries and tenants who are not able to use the new system, 8. Potential Ballot initiatives.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 7. Right to Return Policy as it relates to homeless population, 8. Update on heat at Old City Hall, 9. Disability accommodations to be identified during intake process and throughout program, 10. Lack of vehicle, volunteer, community-based organization and staff access to campers at Ashby Freeway exit, 11. Staff updates: 1. Pathways/STAIR Center, 2. South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator positions, 3. Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on non-agenda and agenda items, 6. PAB report, 7. Chief’s report, 8. Subcommittee reports a. Fair & Impartial Policing, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, d. Mental Health Response, 9. Old Business a. Revision of Policy 425 Body Worn Cameras, b. Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), 10. New Business a. Consider inviting BUSD administrators address the Board regarding BUSD’s threat assessment protocols and engagement with BPD’s School resource Officer at Berkeley High in light of October 15, 2021 and January 19, 2022 incidents, b. Review Policy 351, Public Safety Fixed Video Surveillance Cameras, c. PAB Budget proposal, d. Lexipol Policies, e. Response to Chief Louis regarding drafts requested fair and impartial policing implementation, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee organization Berkeley Police Association, 13. Tentative and Final Decisions in complaints #1,2,4.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81673037126
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 816 7303 7126
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 4. Staff report future items, 9. Elections, 10. Housing Element Update and Draft EIR
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 1172 3812
AGENDA: 3. Election, 7. Public comment, 8. Chair’s Report, 9. Director’s Report, 10. Update Changes to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 11. PWR Capital Projects, 12. 2050 Revenue Measure, 13. Wind Storm Tree Damage, 14. Summer Registration dates and information, 15. Letter to state reps 2022 Budget Request from CoB related to infrastructure Improvements at the Berkeley Marina and Pier, 16. Dredging South Sailing Basin, 17. Update Budget Process, Transient Occupancy Tax to Marina Fund, Adopt-a-Spot, City Refuse Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Public Works – ADA Transition Plan Public Input Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86573536109?pwd=SnhGcElnQVNVZG1LcThqNUI3Z3daZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 865 7353 6109 Passcode: 951915
AGENDA:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17713

Thursday, February 10, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84723314668
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 847 2331 4668
AGENDA: FY 2023 & FY 2024 Biennial Budget Development Calendar, Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: Feedback and Discussion on Draft 2 of the Rask Force Report Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx

Friday, February 11, 2022 - Lincoln’s Birthday City Holiday

Saturday, February 12, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: Not posted check later.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, February 13, 2022 - No City meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163128397
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 811 6312 8397
DRAFT AGENDA for February 22, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
CONSENT: 1. Minutes, 2. Formal Bid Solicitations$234,000, 3. Contract $625,000 3/1/2022-4/30/2024 with Berkeley Youth Alternative for Proposition 64 Grant-Proposed Work and Services, 4. Amend Contract add $355,000 total $992,778 with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services in local schools thru 6/30/2022, 5. Revenue contract accept $1,000,000 from CA Dept of Health Care Services for Crisis Care Mobile Units and any resultant revenue agreements to augment Specialized Care Unit through 6/30/2025, 6. Accept $25,000 donation for Meals on Wheels, 7. Lease Agreement 10-yr term with 2 additional options to extend for 5 years each, with NFS Unlimited, LLC of Skates-on-the-Bay at Berkeley Waterfront, 8. Grant Application up to $600,000: Clean CA Local Grant Program for Civic Center Plaza Turtle Garden Beautification Project, Memorial Benches donation $3,400 items 9, 10, 11, 13: 9. In memory of Susan P. Kwong at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. In memory of Asia Blau Feese at Berkeley Rose Garden, 11. In memory of Anne Rogin Blau at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. In memory of Key Slay at Shorebird Park, 12. Donation $16,720 from Rorick Family Trust for Strawberry Creek Park for tree planting, 14. Three Contracts with 3-year terms totaling $4,000,000 for Plan Checking Services: Telesis Engineers $1,500,000, West Coast Code Consultants $1,500,000 and TRB and Associates $1,000,000, 15. Contract $1,260,000 including 15% - $171,525 Contingency with Cratus Inc for Storm Drain Improvements Projects at Marin, Virginia, Grizzly Peak & High Court. 16. Contract $2,590,468 including 10% - $235,497 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 17. 16. Contract $3,873,843 including 10% - $352,167 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations on Shattuck Ave, 18. Contract $391,872 includes 10% - $35,624 contingency with Kolos Engineering, Inc for Urgent Sewer Repair FY2022 Project, 19. Contract add $1,891,415 total $8,924,872 with IPS Group, Inc for Parking Meter thru 6/30/2024, 20, Kesarwani Co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Street Maintenance funding to direct $3 million from the general fund for each of 3 fiscal years FY2022-33, FY2023-24 and FY2024-25 to gradually enhance street paving resources, 21. Taplin - Budget Referral: 1. $200,000 for four (4) Traffic Circles at Seventh St, Ninth St, Browning St, & Bonar St, 2. $50,000 one (1) Traffic Diverter at Tenth St, 3. $500,000 for two (2) Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at San Pablo and Sacramento, 4. $70,000 for Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons and median refuge island at Sixth and Channing, 22. Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Bartlett - Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts Referral to City Manager, (the dormant Pacific Steel Casting site is at the center of this), 23. Robinson, Co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Arreguin – Budget Referral: $350,000 for Dredging South Sailing Basin, 24. Robinson - Support AB 1602 Student Revolving Loan Fund, ACTION: 25. CM - ZAB Appeal 1527 Sacramento, 26. Southside Complete Streets Project, 27. Taplin – Amend BMC Chapter 13.84 to Expand Relocation Assistance and Conflict Resolution for Tenants, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. City Council Short Term Referral Process Quarterly Update, 29. Age-Friendly Berkeley Update, 30. LPO NOD 3125 Arch , 31. Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations, 32. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 8, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83320305084
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 2030 5084
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization Creating the Environment and Climate Commission, 2. 2nd reading amendments to ADU Ordinance, 3. 2nd reading Amendments to ADU ordinance to address public safety concerns (ADU ordinance for hills/fire zones 2&3), 4. 2nd reading 15 year Lease and cooperative agreement with BART for retail space/Downtown Berkeley Bike Station at Center Street Garage, 5. Resolution reviewing and ratifying the local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. Resolution to continue Legislative Bodies (boards, commissions, committees) to meet via videoconference and teleconference, 7. $4,468,611 Formal bid solicitations, 8. 4 yr Contract $2,712,145 with O2X for Public Safety Wellness Programming to provide physical and mental wellness program for Berkeley Fire & Police Departments 2/9/2022 – 2/8/2026 with option to extend for up to 6 additional years in 2 yr increments for a total of 10 years total not to exceed $7,948,612, 9. Contract $200,000 with Wildland Res Mgmt for Community Wildlife Protection Plan with option to extend for an additional 4 years in 2-year increments and total not to exceed $400,000, 10. Adopt an exception to the 180-day waiting period for hiring retired annuitant as an extra help employee, 11. Contract add $120,000 total $310,000 with Epic Recruiting to provide additional recruiting and advertising services for police and professional staff vacancies, 12. Peace and Justice Commission (P&JC) - Resolution supporting immigration reform, 13. P&JC – Resolution in Support of Justice for Haitian Refugees, 14. P&JC – Normalize Diplomatic and Economic Relations with Cuba, 15. P&JC Japanese American Day of Remembrance, 16. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Wengraf, Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing Process for Siting and Developing Public Electric vehicle DC Fast Charging Hubs, ACTION: 17. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, 18. ZAB Appeal 2956 Hillegass – add 170 sq ft single family-dwelling on non-conforming 2,754 sq ft lot, INFORMATION REPORTS: 19. Update on Berkeley Redistricting Process, 20. Healthy Checkout Ordinance Protocols.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2/8/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
2427 Browning – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height 2/23/2022
1814 Chestnut – AUP to permit expansion of garage door opening within non-conforming front yard setback 2/1/2022
2836 College – Business sign, 12’ x 1.5’ with letter 9” tall Vibrant Nails and Lshes 2/8/2022
1854 Euclid – Installation of 36” x 36” circular double sided blade sign and smal