Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, April 14-21
Worth Noting:
City Council is on Spring Recess until April 22. City Council Agenda for April 23 is available for comment (agenda highlights and link follows calendar)
City Council 1000 Person Plan scheduled for April 30 at 4:30 pm,
General information including the Land Use Calendar, tentative schedule of City Council work sessions, boards and commissions delinquent in posting meeting minutes and links to BUSD and regional meetings are posted at the bottom after the summary of next week’s meetings.
Sunday, April 14, 201
Egg Dyeing and Water Games – Ages 3-12, 12 – 1:30 pm, at King Pool,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15749
Monday, April 15, 2019
Agenda and Rules Committee, Monday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: Planning for April 30 City Council regular meeting, Consent 2. No cost spay, neuter to eligible pet owners, 3. Public Art Guidelines, 4. Berkeley Food and Housing Project, 5. – 8. Software maintenance/support contracts, 9. $1,101,000 contract for Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan (BMASP) w/Hargreaves Assoc 10. Charter Bus Services Echo Lake Camp, 11. Proposed Road Projects to utilize CA Transportation funding. 18. New Marina Fee So Cove Parking Lots, 19. FlixBus – Long distance bus service to the public, 20. Appeal ZAB 2700 Pardee Parking, 1050 Parker Medical Office Building, 21. Zoning Ordinance Inclusionary Housing Regulation to Contiguous Lots under Common Control or Ownership, 22. Feedback to Berkeley Police regarding stop data f/u Policing Equity Report Recommendations, Action: 23. Arreguin as alternate to Budget Committee, 24. BUSD Employee Housing, 25. Affordable Housing for Homeless, 26. Inclement Weather Shelter at Old City Hall, 27. Referral to Planning Development of Policies to Prevent Displacement and Gentrification 28. Good Food Purchasing, 29. Referral Pedestrian Corridors – Street to Plaza*
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
Design Review Committee, 11 am at 2501 Haste Street, Agenda: Review colors, materials for project onsite, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Planning_and_Development/Level_3_-_Commissions/Design_Review_Committee/2018-10-26_DRCF_2501%20Haste_Drawings.pdf
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Loan Administration Board, 12 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Agenda: Council referral to Support Worker Owned Cooperatives thru changes to RLF Administrative Plan based on Sustainable Economies Law Center recommendations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board - Tenant Rights Workshop, 6 – 7:30 pm, at 2090 Kittredge, Central Library, 3rd Floor,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Commission on Aging, 1 – 3 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 6. Letter to support the Missing Middle, 7. Electric Scooter Share Program, 8. Pedestrian Safety, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Aging_Homepage.aspx
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 5. Presentation Michael Harank – Positive Behavior, 6. Case of Mr. Leonard Powell, 7. Vacant Housing, 8. Budget Review, 9. 2018 Health Status report, 10. 1000 Person Plan to Address Homelessness, 11. “Baby Bond”
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm, 1231 Addison St, No Agenda posted check before going https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Rent_Stabilization_Board/Home/2019_Board_Meetings.aspx
Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement Multi-purpose Room,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
2556 Telegraph – demolish existing 2-story commercial building with 16,000 sq ft commercial space and construct 5-story mixed use with 22 dwellings, 2-live work and 5094 sq ft commercial space – committee decision
2072 Addison – final review – demolish 1-story commercial and construct 7-story mixed use with 66 dwelling units
1951 Shattuck – demolish 2 commercial buildings and construct 120 foot, 12 story mixed use with 5000 sq ft commercial, 156 residential units, 100 space subterranean garage
Fair Campaign Practices Commission, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Agenda: 7. Proposed Amendments for 2020 election cycle, 8. Reconsider dismissal of Jesse Arreguin alleged violations, 9. Potential violation by Lacey, 10. Draft negotiated stipulation with Droste, 11. Potential violation by Greg Magofina
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Open Government Commission, 7:30 or 8 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Agenda: 7. Compliance with draft minutes requirements
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission/
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 6:30 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, No Agenda posted check before going
Transportation Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Corp Yard, Building A Willow Room, Agenda: B.1. Presentation San Pablo Ave Corridor Project, 2. Bike Share Phase 2, 3. Vision Zero update
Friday, April 19, 2019 – Passover begins
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup 9 – 11:30 am at 160 University @ Seawall Dr., Shorebird Park Nature Center
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16057
Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza, 9:30 am – 1 pm, at 2730 Hillegass Ave @ Russell, Willard Park,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15750
Sunday, April 21, 2019
No City meetings or events found
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City Council April 23 meeting available for comment, Agenda: Consent11. Paving/Grading contract, 19. U1 Funds – 2001 Ashby, 20. Good Government Ombudsman, 21. Zero Emission Bills AB 40, AB 1418, 29. Referral Reform Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee, Action: 31. ZAB appeal 1722 Walnut, 32. Missing Middle Housing Report Referral, 33. Volunteer initiative Adopt a Spot, 34. Standby Officer Policy, 35. Paid Family Leave, 36. Protected Milvia Bikeway Pilot Project University – Allston, Information: 37. Ethical Climate Audit Status Report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
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*Agenda Committee Unfinished business for scheduling – 1. a.&b. U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth Street, 2. Revisions to Ordinance 7,521 BMC. To increase compliance with short-term rental ordinance, 3. Disposition City-owned Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 & 1654 Fifth St, 4. Economic Dashboards, 5. Referral to City Manager and budget for creation of “vehicle dweller program”
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NORTH BERKELY BART DEVELOPMENT
City Council Special Meeting, 6 pm, May 9, at Longfellow Middle School – watch calendar for updates
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LAND USE
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1722 Walnut – rescheduled – 4-23-2019
1050 Parker – Parker – Medical Office Building - 4-30-2019 no longer listed on calendar
2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot - 4-30-2017
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings - 5-14-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
3212 Adeline (add service distilled spirits) – 4-17-2019
2518 Durant (add service distilled spirits) – 4-17-2019
2300 Shattuck (Structural Alteration) LPC 4-23-2019
1414 Walnut (Structural Alteration) LPC 4-23-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – ZAB 5-19-2019
WORKSHOPS
May 7 – Proposed FY 2020-FY 2021 Budget, Zero Waste Rate Review, Bond Disclosure Training
June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Plan
Sept 17 –UC Berkeley Student Housing Plan, Transfer station feasibility Study, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Zero Waste Rate Review, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
May 1 and 3 @ Budget Committee – Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront CIP Update, Public Works CIP Update
May 28 – tentative EBMUD presentation
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
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Boards and Commission Delinquent in Publishing Meeting Minutes within two weeks of meeting. (page 35 Commissioner’s Manual – Secretary Responsibility)
Board of Library Trustees, meeting March 6, no minutes posted on March 22
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission - no minutes posted for 2019 in table, minutes for prior meeting only available with agendas upcoming meeting.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Commission on Disability, March 6 minutes not available to the public on March 29, note with agenda March minutes will not be available until May meeting packet
Community Environmental Advisory Commission - meeting March 14 - no minutes March 29
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Community Health Commission, meeting February 28, no minutes posted March 22, this commission is doing better with March 28 meeting minutes available when checked April 5.
Parks and Waterfront Commission, meeting 3-13-2019, no minutes on March 29
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Peace and Justice Commission, meeting March 4, no minutes on March 29
Commission on Labor, meeting March 20, no minutes on April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Commission on the Status of Women, meeting March 20, no minutes on April 5
Loan Administration Board, meeting March 18, no minutes on April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Transportation Commission, meeting March 21, no minutes posted April 5
Youth Commission, meeting listed as occurring March 11, however, no accessible agenda, no minutes, no cancellation notice
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Civic Arts Commission - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Energy Commission - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12
Landmarks Preservation Commission - meeting March 7 no meeting minutes posted April 12
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board - meeting March 26, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts - meeting March 21, no meeting minutes April 12
City Council - joint meetings with no draft Minutes
City/UC/Student relations Committee - meeting Feb 8, no minutes April 12
4x4 Joint Task Force on Housing: Rent Board/City Council - meeting Mar 4, no minutes April 12
3x3 Berkeley City Council and Berkeley Housing Authority - meeting March 6 no minutes April 12
2x2 Committee City Council and Board of Education - meeting June 28, 2018 no minutes April 12
This meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
