Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, Feb. 28 - March 7
Worth Noting:
The most consequential meetings of the week are on Monday, the Public Safety Committee meeting at 10:30 am on police use of non-lethal weaponry and controlled equipment and the Land Use Committee Special meeting at 1:30 on Quadplex Zoning. If the vote on Quadplex Zoning is not taken on Monday, it will rollover to the Thursday Land Use Committee meeting.
On Wednesday, the FITES agenda includes two environmental issues, electrification of the city fleet and the rights of nature.
Affordable housing funds for the BART station projects is on the agenda at the Measure O Bond Oversight Committee at 6 pm on Monday and the Housing Advisory Commission on Thursday at 7 pm.
The City Council March 9 regular meeting agenda is available for review and comment and follows the list of City meetings.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. To read the Activist’s Diary of what happened last week go to www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.
Sunday, February 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 1, 2021
City Council Closed Session 9 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86861132018
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 6113 2018
AGENDA: 1. Labor Negotiations Public Employees Union Local 1
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83787178426
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 8717 8426
AGENDA: 2. Introduce an Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 3. Providing our Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers, 4. Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 2.64.170 regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 5. Presentation by the Fire Dept on Evacuation Plan,
City Council Special Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 1:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87963480871
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 6348 0871
AGENDA: 2. Quadplex Zoning, proposal directs referral to CM and Planning Commission that staff begin work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review/hearings except in certain circumstances),
Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99240323565
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 4032 3565
AGENDA: 5. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART and future housing funding
Police Review Commission – Outreach Subcommittee, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82258644009
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 5864 4009
AGENDA: 4. Plan for promoting the mission of the Police Review Commission
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99307513057?pwd=N1IxemRUUXZLWnVDZXBZYWVzR0VkUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6933 Meeting ID: 993 0751 3057 Passcode: 127788
AGENDA: 6. Inclusive Neighborhood Scale and Quadplex Zoning and potential impacts on rent control
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89572199909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 7219 9909
AGENDA: 2. Presentations on the Electrification of the Municipal Fleet and Citywide Electric Vehicle/Mobility Infrastructure, 3. Refer to CM to Prioritize Establishment of Impact/Mitigation Fees to Address Disproportionate Private and Public Utility Impact to the Public Right of Way (i.e. roads, sewer, waste, other utilities), 4. Recognize the Rights of Nature a resolution to recognize that the natural world has a right to exist, protect ecosystems
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference - Teleconference: check website posted links showing as expired
AGENDA: II. B. revised holiday and early closing schedule, C. Reappointment Judy Hunt
Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91377246651
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 7724 6651
AGENDA: 5. Chair/vice chair election, 6. Work Plan
Thursday, March 4, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88089267316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 880 8926 7316
AGENDA: 1. Quadplex Zoning – refer to CM and Planning Commission to initiate work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review except in certain circumstances), 2. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, 3. Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right; Referral to CM to study financial feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program with Cooperative, Nonprofit and Public Ownership Models, 4. Affordable Housing Overlay,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95339567365
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3956 7365
AGENDA: 5. Draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) for HUD, 6. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99202219224
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 0221 9224
AGENDA: 5. 2527 San Pablo – Section 106 Consultation Referral National Preservation Act, 6. 2000 University demolition referral, 2001 Milvia demolition referral, 1634 San Pablo demolition referral, 9. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage discussion, 10. 1227-1229 Bancroft Way City Landmark or Structure of Merit initiation,
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: not posted check after Monday
Ohlone Park Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99595288548
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 995 9528 8548
AGENDA: discuss future improvements
WETA – Water Emergency Transport Authority, 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff : b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, e. Monthly Ridership, 10. Berkeley Ferry Terminal Feasibility Study Update
Friday, March 5, 2021 & Saturday, March 6, 2021 & Sunday, March 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
City Council Regular Meeting, March 9 at 6 pm, available for comment
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992485568
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 9248 5568
AGENDA: 2. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 3. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 4. Confirm At-Large appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 5. Deferral $676,464 remaining building permit fees, etc for 2009 Addison Berkeley Rep Theater project, 6. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 7. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 8. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 9. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 10. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 11. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 12.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 13. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 14. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 15. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 16. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 17. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 18. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 19. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 20. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, 23. Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hate and Violence, 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 25. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 26. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, INFORMATION REPORTS: 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan,
_______________________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1328 Alcatraz 3/11/21
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1481 Stannage
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
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
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/
If you wish to stop receiving the Weekly Summary of City Meetings please forward the weekly summary you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com,
Worth Noting:
The most consequential meetings of the week are on Monday, the Public Safety Committee meeting at 10:30 am on police use of non-lethal weaponry and controlled equipment and the Land Use Committee Special meeting at 1:30 on Quadplex Zoning. If the vote on Quadplex Zoning is not taken on Monday, it will rollover to the Thursday Land Use Committee meeting.
On Wednesday, the FITES agenda includes two environmental issues, electrification of the city fleet and the rights of nature.
Affordable housing funds for the BART station projects is on the agenda at the Measure O Bond Oversight Committee at 6 pm on Monday and the Housing Advisory Commission on Thursday at 7 pm.
The City Council March 9 regular meeting agenda is available for review and comment and follows the list of City meetings.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. To read the Activist’s Diary of what happened last week go to www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.
Sunday, February 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 1, 2021
City Council Closed Session 9 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86861132018
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 6113 2018
AGENDA: 1. Labor Negotiations Public Employees Union Local 1
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83787178426
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 8717 8426
AGENDA: 2. Introduce an Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 3. Providing our Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers, 4. Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 2.64.170 regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 5. Presentation by the Fire Dept on Evacuation Plan,
City Council Special Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 1:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87963480871
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 6348 0871
AGENDA: 2. Quadplex Zoning, proposal directs referral to CM and Planning Commission that staff begin work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review/hearings except in certain circumstances),
Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99240323565
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 4032 3565
AGENDA: 5. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART and future housing funding
Police Review Commission – Outreach Subcommittee, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82258644009
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 5864 4009
AGENDA: 4. Plan for promoting the mission of the Police Review Commission
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99307513057?pwd=N1IxemRUUXZLWnVDZXBZYWVzR0VkUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6933 Meeting ID: 993 0751 3057 Passcode: 127788
AGENDA: 6. Inclusive Neighborhood Scale and Quadplex Zoning and potential impacts on rent control
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89572199909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 7219 9909
AGENDA: 2. Presentations on the Electrification of the Municipal Fleet and Citywide Electric Vehicle/Mobility Infrastructure, 3. Refer to CM to Prioritize Establishment of Impact/Mitigation Fees to Address Disproportionate Private and Public Utility Impact to the Public Right of Way (i.e. roads, sewer, waste, other utilities), 4. Recognize the Rights of Nature a resolution to recognize that the natural world has a right to exist, protect ecosystems
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference - Teleconference: check website posted links showing as expired
AGENDA: II. B. revised holiday and early closing schedule, C. Reappointment Judy Hunt
Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91377246651
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 7724 6651
AGENDA: 5. Chair/vice chair election, 6. Work Plan
Thursday, March 4, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88089267316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 880 8926 7316
AGENDA: 1. Quadplex Zoning – refer to CM and Planning Commission to initiate work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review except in certain circumstances), 2. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, 3. Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right; Referral to CM to study financial feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program with Cooperative, Nonprofit and Public Ownership Models, 4. Affordable Housing Overlay,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95339567365
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3956 7365
AGENDA: 5. Draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) for HUD, 6. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99202219224
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 0221 9224
AGENDA: 5. 2527 San Pablo – Section 106 Consultation Referral National Preservation Act, 6. 2000 University demolition referral, 2001 Milvia demolition referral, 1634 San Pablo demolition referral, 9. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage discussion, 10. 1227-1229 Bancroft Way City Landmark or Structure of Merit initiation,
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: not posted check after Monday
Ohlone Park Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99595288548
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 995 9528 8548
AGENDA: discuss future improvements
WETA – Water Emergency Transport Authority, 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff : b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, e. Monthly Ridership, 10. Berkeley Ferry Terminal Feasibility Study Update
Friday, March 5, 2021 & Saturday, March 6, 2021 & Sunday, March 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
City Council Regular Meeting, March 9 at 6 pm, available for comment
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992485568
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 9248 5568
AGENDA: 2. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 3. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 4. Confirm At-Large appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 5. Deferral $676,464 remaining building permit fees, etc for 2009 Addison Berkeley Rep Theater project, 6. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 7. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 8. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 9. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 10. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 11. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 12.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 13. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 14. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 15. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 16. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 17. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 18. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 19. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 20. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, 23. Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hate and Violence, 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 25. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 26. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, INFORMATION REPORTS: 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan,
_______________________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1328 Alcatraz 3/11/21
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1481 Stannage
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
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
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/
If you wish to stop receiving the Weekly Summary of City Meetings please forward the weekly summary you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com,
Worth Noting:
The most consequential meetings of the week are on Monday, the Public Safety Committee meeting at 10:30 am on police use of non-lethal weaponry and controlled equipment and the Land Use Committee Special meeting at 1:30 on Quadplex Zoning. If the vote on Quadplex Zoning is not taken on Monday, it will rollover to the Thursday Land Use Committee meeting.
On Wednesday, the FITES agenda includes two environmental issues, electrification of the city fleet and the rights of nature.
Affordable housing funds for the BART station projects is on the agenda at the Measure O Bond Oversight Committee at 6 pm on Monday and the Housing Advisory Commission on Thursday at 7 pm.
The City Council March 9 regular meeting agenda is available for review and comment and follows the list of City meetings.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. To read the Activist’s Diary of what happened last week go to www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.
Sunday, February 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 1, 2021
City Council Closed Session 9 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86861132018
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 6113 2018
AGENDA: 1. Labor Negotiations Public Employees Union Local 1
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83787178426
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 8717 8426
AGENDA: 2. Introduce an Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 3. Providing our Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers, 4. Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 2.64.170 regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 5. Presentation by the Fire Dept on Evacuation Plan,
City Council Special Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 1:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87963480871
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 6348 0871
AGENDA: 2. Quadplex Zoning, proposal directs referral to CM and Planning Commission that staff begin work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review/hearings except in certain circumstances),
Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99240323565
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 4032 3565
AGENDA: 5. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART and future housing funding
Police Review Commission – Outreach Subcommittee, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82258644009
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 5864 4009
AGENDA: 4. Plan for promoting the mission of the Police Review Commission
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99307513057?pwd=N1IxemRUUXZLWnVDZXBZYWVzR0VkUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6933 Meeting ID: 993 0751 3057 Passcode: 127788
AGENDA: 6. Inclusive Neighborhood Scale and Quadplex Zoning and potential impacts on rent control
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89572199909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 7219 9909
AGENDA: 2. Presentations on the Electrification of the Municipal Fleet and Citywide Electric Vehicle/Mobility Infrastructure, 3. Refer to CM to Prioritize Establishment of Impact/Mitigation Fees to Address Disproportionate Private and Public Utility Impact to the Public Right of Way (i.e. roads, sewer, waste, other utilities), 4. Recognize the Rights of Nature a resolution to recognize that the natural world has a right to exist, protect ecosystems
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference - Teleconference: check website posted links showing as expired
AGENDA: II. B. revised holiday and early closing schedule, C. Reappointment Judy Hunt
Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91377246651
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 7724 6651
AGENDA: 5. Chair/vice chair election, 6. Work Plan
Thursday, March 4, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88089267316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 880 8926 7316
AGENDA: 1. Quadplex Zoning – refer to CM and Planning Commission to initiate work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review except in certain circumstances), 2. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, 3. Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right; Referral to CM to study financial feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program with Cooperative, Nonprofit and Public Ownership Models, 4. Affordable Housing Overlay,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95339567365
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3956 7365
AGENDA: 5. Draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) for HUD, 6. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99202219224
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 0221 9224
AGENDA: 5. 2527 San Pablo – Section 106 Consultation Referral National Preservation Act, 6. 2000 University demolition referral, 2001 Milvia demolition referral, 1634 San Pablo demolition referral, 9. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage discussion, 10. 1227-1229 Bancroft Way City Landmark or Structure of Merit initiation,
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: not posted check after Monday
Ohlone Park Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99595288548
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 995 9528 8548
AGENDA: discuss future improvements
WETA – Water Emergency Transport Authority, 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff : b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, e. Monthly Ridership, 10. Berkeley Ferry Terminal Feasibility Study Update
Friday, March 5, 2021 & Saturday, March 6, 2021 & Sunday, March 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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City Council Regular Meeting, March 9 at 6 pm, available for comment
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992485568
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 9248 5568
AGENDA: 2. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 3. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 4. Confirm At-Large appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 5. Deferral $676,464 remaining building permit fees, etc for 2009 Addison Berkeley Rep Theater project, 6. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 7. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 8. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 9. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 10. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 11. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 12.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 13. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 14. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 15. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 16. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 17. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 18. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 19. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 20. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, 23. Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hate and Violence, 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 25. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 26. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, INFORMATION REPORTS: 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1328 Alcatraz 3/11/21
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1481 Stannage
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 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
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