Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar
Worth Noting:
Monday morning at the 9 am Budget and Finance Committee Mayor Arreguin will present his proposed budget for the fiscal year July1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.
Tuesday evening at 6 pm the City Council will vote on the budget for the fiscal year July1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.
Wednesday evening the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm.
Thursday evening the agenda for the Public Works Commission is not posted, check later.
Sunday the 4th of July fireworks are cancelled.
Sunday, June 27, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, June 28, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87010068054
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 1006 8054
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Mayor’s Proposed Supplemental Budget Recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87071301412
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 7130 1412
AGENDA: 2. Agenda Planning for 7/13/2021 (draft agenda for 7/13 regular council meeting follows the list of meetings) 3. Berkeley Considers 4. Adjournment in Memory, 6. Council Referrals for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion Impact of COVID-19, Unscheduled Items: 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, 10. Preliminary Analysis of Return to in-person meetings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98680115389
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 986 8011 5389
AGENDA: Office Hours
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Mayor Jesse Arreguin last scheduled Town Hall on COVID-19 at 6 pm
Use link to Submit questions by 3 pm Monday using form, watch Town Hall live or to watch recording later https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91252916243
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 5291 6243
AGENDA: 8. COVID Related Program Changes, 9. Recreation Program and Facility Updates, 10. FY22 Annual Work Plan
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
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: Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station CEQA Study, Cal Move Out, Mattress Recycling Pilot Program, Textile Recycling, Single Use Foodware & Litter Reduction, AB881, AB1454, AB 1276 Council Recommendation, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, Discussion/Action: 1. Report-back from COVID Related Waste Mitigation Subcommittee, 2. SB 1383 County Ordinance and CoB Opt-in, 3. Commission Restructuring.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147858591
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 831 4785 8591
Council will vote on Budget for FY2022. To read full agenda use the link or go to the agenda after the list meetings
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83728229201
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 2822 9201
AGENDA: Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Subcommittee Discussion: Improve and Reinvest Subcommittee, AAPI Community Engagement Subcommittee, Discussion/Action: Police Dept Overview – Interim Chief Louis
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 – 11:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99455191476
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 5519 1476
AGENDA: 5. 2942 College – Demolition Referral, 6. 2213 Fourth Street – Demolition Referral, 7. 2221 Fourth & 2216 Fifth Street – Demolition Referral, 8. 2546-2554 Bancroft – plaque content for Fred Turner Building, 9. Annual election.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Meeting is listed in Community Calendar and on webpage, however, no videoconference link or agenda is listed.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98034178023
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 980 3417 8023
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17419
Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports: b. monthly financials, c. Federal legislative update, d. State legislative update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery, 7. RFP for 6-month pilot between SSF and Downtown SF, 8. Approve Contract with Curtain Maitime Corp for Dredging and Marine Construction Services for Vallejo terminal dredging, 9. Approve Lynne Yu as CFO.
Friday, July 2, 2021 & Saturday, July 3, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Sunday, July 4, 2021 – Holiday
Berkeley 4th of July activities and fireworks are canceled – list of activities and cancellations in surrounding cities https://patch.com/california/berkeley/4th-july-fireworks-2021-canceled-berkeley?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
Monday, July 5, 2021 – City Offices Closed - Holiday
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Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87071301412
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 7130 1412
Draft agenda for 7/13 regular council meeting, CONSENT: 1. Formal Bid Solicitations $663,976, 2. Contract $1,200,000 (includes 7.3% contingency $82,000) with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks Electrical Upgrade Project at the Berkeley Marina, 3. Amend Contract add $50,000 total $2,144,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation Project, 4. Authorize City Manager (CM) to accept Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants of $75,000 (competitive), $83,506 (non-competitive) and Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant $750,000 for San Pablo Ave, 5. Accept Grant $135,462 from CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund to reduce impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers, community education in Berkeley, 6. Resolution approving adjusted fees for 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee, 7. Contract $702,384 (includes $117,064 contingency) for Central Library Waterproofing & Restoration Project, 8. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $200,000 and extend by 2 yr to 11/30/2023, 9. Resolution supporting ending Qualified Immunity Act, ACTION: 10. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 11. CM – Conduct a public hearing and adopt the first reading of local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, 12. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Adopt Resolution Updating City of Berkeley (CoB) Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and Refer to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability (FITES) potential bonding and funding opportunities for improving the Paving Condition Index (PCI), 13. CM – Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 14. Arreguin – Endorse All Home CA Regional Action Plan on Homelessness, 15. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, Ninth Street, Eighth Street and Seventh Street, INFORMATION REPORTS: Work Plans, 16. Animal Care Commission 2021/2022, 17. Commission on Disability, 18. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
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June 29, 2021 - City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147858591
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 831 4785 8591
AGENDA CONSENT: Items 1-12 Tax Rates 2nd reading: 1. Library Improvements General Obligation Bonds FF, 2. General Obligation Bonds Measures G,S & I, 3. Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 4. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 5. Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 6. Maintenance Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 7. Provision of Library Services, 8. Emergency Services for Severely Disabled Measure E, 9. Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 10. Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 11. Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 12. Provision of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 13. Outdoor Dining - Parkletts 2nd reading, 14. Minutes, 15. Contract add $40,000 total $139,000 and extend 12/21/2024 with Code Publishing Company for BMC Publishing Services for online and print BMC, 16. Appointment of Katherine as Interim Director of Police Accountability, 17. Formal Bid Solicitations, 18. Appropriations limit for FY2022 $311,493,168, 19. FY 2022 Revision to Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority Director of Finance, 20. Project Homekey Request for Proposals (RFP) 21. FY2022 Block Grant Facility Improvement Program for West Berkeley Service Center $1,145,251 and allocate any additional FY2021 CDBG program income to West Berkeley Service Center renovation, 22. Contract $1,432,011 using Measure E funds with Easy Does It for Disability Services and Audit Recommendation for FY2022 & FY2023, 23. Contract FY2022 & FY2023 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) for Housing Retention Program, 24. Energy Commission - Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to EBCE Renewable 100, 25. Auditor – Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions with report back by January 2022, 26. Taplin – Resolution supporting freedom for Nasrin Sotoudeh and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Islamic Republic of Iran, 27. Harrison – Resolution Urging MTC to Program and Prioritize American Rescue Plan Act Funds to support Bay Area Transit riders. ACTION: 28. Appointment Police Accountability Board, 29. City Manager – Adoption FY2022 Budget, 30. FY2022 Annual Appropriations, 31. Borrow $45,000,000 and sale and issuance of FY2021-2022 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, INFORMATION REPORTS: 32. Voluntary Time off program for FY2022, 33. FY2022 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 34. FY2021 2nd quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2020, 35. FY2021 3rd quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2021, 36. Commission on Aging Work Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
1634 & 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bread Co) 6/29/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1182 Euclid 6/29/2021
1380 Gilman 7/1/2021
1131 Hillview 7/13/2021
1201 Hopkins 7/6/2021
2526 MLK Jr Way 7/6/2021
2326 Roosevelt
1527 Sacramento 7/6/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/29/2021
3015 San Pablo 7/13/2021
2768 Shasta 7/13/2021
2941 Telegraph 7/1/2021
3001 Telegraph 7/1/2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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