Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, April 14-21
Worth Noting:
City Council is on recess through May 6 with the next City Council meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
It is spring. Before you go out and make all kinds of gardening mistakes watch the online Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour https://www.youtube.com/c/BringingBacktheNativesGardenTour
Save May 4 and May 5 for in person garden tours. Sign up for in-person native garden tours at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens
The Demonstration on making your windows bird safe is on the Berkeley Garden Tour at Keith Johnson and Erin Diehm.
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024:
- From 11am – 12 pm the Recreation Department offers free Gentle African-Caribbean Movement Classes.
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Commission Public Art Subcommittee meets online.
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person (commissioners can join on ZOOM, however, the ZOOM link is withheld from the public.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
- Thursday, April 18, 2024:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the South Cove Community meeting meets online at 6 pm.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in-person at 6:15 pm. (track what the Transportation Commission is planning for our streets)
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices / Open Government Commission meets in person in the Cypress Room at 2180 Milvia which is fully equipped for hybrid meetings however that technology is not being used.
- Saturday, April 20, 2024: Earth Day is April 22 Activities start April 20
- Free Home Electrification Fair at the Brower Center from 2 – 5 pm.
At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary and how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts, chat and converting YouTube to a transcript.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, April 14, 2024 – No City meetings found
Monday, April 15, 2024 – No City meetings found
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – City Council District Election
FREE GENTLE AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN MOVEMENT CLASSES from 11 am – 12 pm
In-Person: at 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
Use link to register and more information
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gentle-african-caribbean-movement-classes
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605160261?pwd=OUV2THcvWDI2czRvVmIreGxCUWR6QT09
Teleconference: 669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 516 0261
AGENDA: 5. A) Berkeley Boxes: New Pilot Utility Box Mural Program and Management of Existing Utility Box Murals
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. Age-Friendly Berkeley Committee findings, 2. Commission on Aging procedure for submitting agenda items, 3. Plan to Provide City Council with information on Berkeley Rides for Seniors and Disabled, 4. AC Transit’s Transit Supportive Design Guidelines, 5. San Pablo Multimodal Corridor Project, 6. Presentation proposal on Missing Middle Housing. Ongoing Discussion: 1. Alzheimers programs, 2. City Website, 3. Forum for women’s safety.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging
COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Workplan, items for workplan a. Civic Center Subcommittee briefinf, b. Safer pathways map, c. Accessibility of speaker’s lectern, d. Use of motorized scooters and bicycles on sidewalks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Pittman, South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. A) Turtle Island Monument Update, b) Approval of Utility Box Mural Pilot Program Plan, c) Possible Changes to BMC 23.316 – Percentage for Public Art Projects, d) Quarterly Report on Public Art on Private Development, e) Referral from Council - Storefront Activations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB)at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment is on agenda and non-agenda items, items 5 – 8 reports, 9. New Business a0 PAB-ODPA (Board and staff) Triennial Report, b) BPD’s 2023 Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance Annual Report, ii. AB 481 Community Meeting Requirement for Military Equipment Reporting, c) FY 2025-2026 OPDA Budget request. 11. Closed Session Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 2002-057569
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation: Policy Link on Women’s Economic Uncertainty and Slow Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic, 8. Presentation on current Berkeley crime trends informing development of crime prevention plan, 9. Proposed Recommendation on City Enforcement of Legally Required Sexual Harassment Training for Employers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women
Thursday, April 18, 2024
ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at1326 Allston, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. (6:15 pm) Berkeley High Student Presentation About Their Efforts to Get Reusable Foodware in their Cafeteria, 2. (6:45 pm) WorkPlan, 3. (6:55 pm) Report out from the Special Events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee, 4. (7:10) pm Legislative updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
SOUTH COVE SAILING COMMUNITY MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89523339871
AGENDA: Give input on feasibility study for dredging the South Cove Sailing Basin.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/south-cove-sailing-basin-community-meeting
TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission’s Action in Support of Creating a Street Trauma Prevention Program, 2. Commission presentation on Vision 2050 (link to document on vision 2050 https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-11-16%20Item%2008%20Vision%202050.pdf) 3. (8pm) Presentation on BerkDOT
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 2127 Dwight Way at Shattuck and Fulton – Final Design Review – demolish two of four existing residential buildings (8 units) and construct 6-story residential building with 58 new units, total 66 units (8-units in remaining two buildings).
2403 San Pablo – Final Design Review –demolish existing 8,251 sq ft 1-story commercial building and construct a 4-story mixed-use development consisting of a 603 sq ft retail tenant space and 39 dwelling (condominium) totaling 53,013 sq ft with 24 auto parking spaces, 39 bicycle spaces,
2462 Bancroft – Preliminary Design Review – SB 330 density project - demolish an existing non-residential structure and construct 40,086 sq ft, 8-stary mixed use residential building, 66 units (3 very low-income units), 1312 sq ft commercial space, 28 bicycle parking spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee
FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room
AGENDA: FCPC 6. Report from negotiating subcommittee for Mike Chang for School Board 2022, OGC – Letter from Jim McGrath raising concerns regarding compliance with Open Government Ordinance, Public records Act and Brown Act, Joint FCPC-OGC 9. Communication to City Council regarding FCPC-OGC vacancies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86351823870?pwd=6u9aivTslet7SqNRO_IBL3QRcsH57w.WN9X-NdkqPRvYdDc
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 863 5182 3870 Passcode: 662299
AGENDA: Not Posted check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings
Friday, April 19, 2024 – No City meetings found
Saturday, April 20, 2024 – EARTH DAY 2024
FREE HOME ELECTRIFICATION FAIR from 2 – 5 pm
Location: 2150 Allston, The Brower Center
Use link to register
Sponsored by Citizens Climate Lobby info on rebates part of program
https://cclalameda.org/electrification-fair-2024/
Sunday, April 21, 2024 – No City meetings found – Check the web for Earth Day Activities
+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++
LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
- May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
- October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
- Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
- Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
- Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)
- Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
- May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
- June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20
++++ How to get on or off the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary email list ++++++++
Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week is posted on the What Happened page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/what-happened.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to: kellyhammargren@gmail.com.If you want to receive the Activist’s Diary send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to- kellyhammargren@gmail.com -with the request to be removed from the email list.
+++++++++ HINTS for MANAGING CLOSED CAPTIONING and TRANSCRIPTS ++++++++
For ZOOM Meetings
CLOSED CAPTIONING, SAVE TRANSCRIPT OVERVIEW, CHAT, DIRECTIONS and ZOOM SUPPORT LINKS:
GENERAL
ZOOM has as part of the program -(for no extra cost)- Closed Captioning (CC). It turns computer voice recognition into a text transcript. Closed Captioning and show full transcript and the save option are only available when the person setting up the ZOOM meeting has activated these options. If you don’t see CC ask for it. If it can’t be activated for the current meeting ask for it for future meetings.
The accuracy of the Closed Captioning is affected by background noise and other factors, The CC and transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few odd words, can be deciphered--for example "Shattuck" was transcribed as Shadow in one transcript.
ATTENDEES
For the online attendee, the full transcript is only available from the time the attendee activates Show Full Transcript. But if you sit through a meeting and then remember 10 minutes before it is over to click on Show Full Transcript you will only get the last 10 minutes, not the full transcript – So click often on both Save Transcript and on Save to Folder during the meeting for best results.
When you click on Show Full Transcript it will allow you to scroll up and down, so if want to go back and see what was said earlier you can do that during the meeting while the transcript is running.
At the bottom of the transcript when we as attendees are allowed to save there will be a button for, "Save Transcript," you can click on the button repeatedly throughout the meeting and it will just overwrite and update the full transcript. If you lose connection during a zoom meeting your transcript will be from when you started it to the last time you clicked on save 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.
Near the end of the meeting, after you click on "Save Transcript," click on "Save to Folder." The meeting transcript will show up (as a download to your desktop) in a separate box as a text file. (These text files are not large.) After you have done your last Save Transcript and Save to Folder (after the meeting is over) you can rename the new transcript folder on your computer, and save it (re-read or send or share it).
Remember, allowing us attendees to save the meeting transcript does not require the public meeting host to save the transcript (for public record.)
Saving CHAT: There are three dots at the bottom of the CHAT. If you click on these you should get a menu to save the CHAT.
How to FLOAT / DETACH the CHAT or TRANSCRIPT from the ZOOM SCREEN so you can see one or both
At the upper corner of the transcript and the chat there is a tiny box with an arrow. If you click on this the transcript and chat will pop out of being connected to the zoom screen. You can then move these on your screen for easier continuous viewing.
If you activated the CHAT or the TRANSCRIPT and it has disappeared look for the header at the top of the zoom screen that says “exit full screen”. Click on that and you should see the CHAT or TRANSCRIPT again.
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
FOR THE HOST Creating / Scheduling a ZOOM Meeting
HOW TO SET UP TRANSCRIPTS, CLOSED CAPTIONING
When scheduling a meeting go to “Settings” scroll down to “Automated Captions” and allow captions, then allow “Full Transcript” and “Save Captions”. Once you change these settings, they will stay as part of your profile.
Here is the link to ZOOM Support for how to set up Closed Captioning for a meeting or webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X
How to convert a YouTube video into a transcript
Open the website https://youtubetranscript.com/
Copy the YouTube url into the box with “enter a youtube url” and click on go https://youtubetranscript.com/
The transcript (not perfect, but very close) will appear instantaneously
