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New: The Berkeley Activist's Calendar
August 29 - September 5, 2021
Worth Noting:
City Council is still officially on vacation until the September 14. The draft agenda for the first post vacation meeting is long and includes 29. the Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance and 30. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows. You can find it with the link or a complete agenda list at the end of the post of weekly meetings. We’ll find out on Monday at the Agenda Committee at 2:30 how many items make it through the final cut.
The Housing Elements is on the agenda at the Commission on Disability, Homeless Services Panel of Experts and Planning Commission on Wednesday and the Landmark’s Commission on Thursday. The Planning Commission will also take up the zoning for the BART station developments on Wednesday.
The Public Works Commission normally meets the first Thursday of the month. Nothing is posted yet, so check later in the week.
With Council and most commissions on vacation, you might want to check out the Activist’s Diary in the www.BerkeleyDailyPlanet.com after Monday. I’ve been reading up a storm.
Sunday, August 29, 2021 No City meetings or events found
Monday, August 30, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86311352473
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 863 1135 2473
AGENDA: Review and approve draft agenda for 9/14/2021 – draft agenda – complete proposed agenda follows list of city meetings of use committee link – 3. Selection of item for Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions Schedule, 6. Council referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling (1. Kitchen exhaust fans, 2. Surveillance Technology Report, 3. Resolution Updating CoB Street maintenance and Rehabilitation), 7. Land Use Calendar, 8. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Preliminary Analysis of Return to in-person meetings, 10. Strengthening and supporting City commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87559277328
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 875 5927 7328
AGENDA: 1. Presentation on Berkeley Census Data by Redistricting Partners.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Develop plan for producing permanent Regulations for handling complaints against members of Police Dept, b. Begin reviewing and writing regulations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Tuesday, August 31 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83558352206?pwd=ZE1PVDhVVmQ1TkJPWi8rMCttczVpZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 835 5835 2206 Passcode: 147488
AGENDA: CONSENT: 4. Closed Session: related to appointment and employment of Board’s General Counsel position.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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: III. CONSENT CALENDAR: C. Amend Contract add $95,000 total $120,000 and extend to 12/31/2024 with Pacific Site Management for landscape maintenance, D. Replace contract $55,079 with Konica-Minolta for Public Printing and Photocopying services, E. Apply for emergency connectivity fund grant of $36,800, if approved purchase 100 4G LTE (cellular) enabled Chromebook computers increasing lending program from 50 to 150. ACTION CALENDAR: Format Director Evaluation, B. Resumption of in person BOLT meetings.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Commission on Disability, 6:00 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84774213417?pwd=ZVB2NGM5L3drVkQ5blZsd0FDSlRLdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 847 7421 3417 Passcode: 695891
AGENDA: ACTION ITEMS: 1. Housing Element Presentation, 2. Disability and thnicity data in city contracts and city services, DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Berkeley Transportation Subcommittee, 2. Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan and Berkeley BART Stations, 3. Easy Does it, 4. Commission Vacancies, 5.Accessible Housing Item Update, 6. Elevator Ordinance, 7. Ethnicity & Disability Statistics of People who have contracted COVID in Berkeley, 8. Utilization rates and accessibility of City of Berkeley testing sites for BIPOC people with Disabilities, 9. Number of BIPOC people with disabilities who have accessed COVID related and/or supportive services, vaccine distribution.
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: UPDATES/ACTION ITEMS: 5. Housing Element, 6. Chair Update, 7. Staff Update including vaccination stats and number of COVID-positive cases in shelters and among unsheltered, 8. Discussion sidewalk ordinance enforcement, unsheltered persons move from freeway to other locations, status of persons at Horizon Transitional Village and polarization in addressing homeless issues in community, 9. Discussion on work conducted on Homeless Commission and incorporation of policy work into HSPE, 10. Discussion Measure P allocation planning as a year-long process based on community needs and service gaps, 11. Annual report.
Planning Commission and Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group joint meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84065714189
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 840 6571 4189
AGENDA: 9. Draft Zoning and General Plan Amendments and City-BART Joint Vision and Priorities for Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Area, 10. Overview of Housing Element
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85837789862
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 3778 9862
AGENDA: 5. Overview Upcoming Housing Element
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission usually meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm and posts agendas on Monday of the week. Check later in the week for meeting status and agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
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 Psscode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports, 6. b. Authorize Release of a Request for Proposal for MV Pyxis Generator Diesel Particulate Filter Demonstration Project, 7. Appointment of Financial Officer, 8. Approve contract award to COWI North America, Inc for the Alameda Main Street Ferry Terminal Refurbishment Project Engineering and Design Services, 9. Authorize Release of RFP for Construction Management Services for Alameda Refurbishment Project, 10. Approve Actions Relative to Tier 4 Main Engine Conversion Gemini Class Services Project, 11. Approve Extension of Participation in Clipper start pilot, 12. WETA 2040 Service Vision & Business Plan Update.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, September 3, 2021 & Saturday, September 4, 2021 & Sunday, September 5, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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DRAFT Agenda for September 14 City Council meeting:
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract $700,000 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2023 with Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (downtown business association) to support tourism, 2. Contract add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2022 with BUSD for Mental Health Services, 3. Revenue Grant Contract: FY 2021-22 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant, 4. Contract $1,038,103 (includes 10% contingency) with ERA Construction for 1322 Glendale Ave. Retaining Wall Project, 5. Contracts total $350,000 with TBWBH Props and Measures - $175,000 and V.W. Housen & Assoc. - $175,000 for Vision 2050 Implementation Services, CONSENT CALENDAR: Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 7. Establish 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, 8. Minutes, 9. Contract add $9,812 total $116,966 thru 9/14/2022 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services, 10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing MuniServices, LLC to examine the local sales or transactions and use tax records on behalf of the CoB. 11. Formal Bid solicitations, 12. Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 Housing Advisory Commission oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 13. Amend Contract add $34,736 total $137,914 and extend thru 6/30/2021, 14. Mental Health Services Act FY 2021-2022 Annual Update, 15. Revenue Contract $26,035,194 Dept of Health, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024, 16. Revenue Contract $235,572 FY 2022 Aging Services Programs, 17. Classification and Salary Range: Communications Specialist with hourly range $47.33 - $56.18, 18. Amend Contract add $40,000 total $194,285 from 3/16/2015 – 12/30/2021 with Government Finance Officers Assoc for business processes review services, 19. Amend Contract add $19,250 total $121,275 from 12/13/2020 – 6/30/2022 with RevolutionCyber, LLC for professional services for implementation of City’s Data Safety Program, 20. Amend Contract add $250,000 total $1,190,000 and extend term to 12/24/2023 with West Coast Arborist fo Tree Removal and Pruning Service, 21. Contract add $900,000 total $2,600,000 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for on-call architectural services, 22. Contract add $300,000 total $800,000 and extend to 5/28/2023 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, 23. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 extend term to 5/28/2023 with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for as-needed tree services, 24. Contact add $1,400,000 total $8,844,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment, 25. Transfer two property parcels to Sate of California for Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 26. Recommendation for Fleet Electrification Policy and Financing, 27. Arreguin – 2022 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Legacy Event, Mayor’s discretionary funds $1000, 28. Arreguin – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) Referral: Supply Bank $25,000 for services providing essential school supplies for Berkeley families,
ACTION ITEMS: 29. Adoption Baseline Zoning Ordinance (BZO), 30. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 31. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 32. Predevelopment Allocation, Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) – Planning for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 33. Referral to Zero Waste and Energy Commission regulating carryout and pre-checkout bags, 34. Letter of Support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974, 35. Open Government Commission recommendations to Council regarding teleconferenced meetings, 36. Recommendation to retain current structure of Zero Waste Commission, 37. Arreguin - Expansion of Berkeley Fair Elections Program, 38. Kesarwani – Support of Observance of August 20, International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in El Salvador, 39. Taplin, Co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf – Budget referral automated license plate readers for community safety improvement, 40. Wengraf, Cosponsor Arreguin – Resolution Expressing Conceptual Support for an East Bay Wildfire Prevention and Vegetation Management Joint Powers Agency, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. Implementation of CA SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, 42. Mental Health Services Center Renovation Project Wins American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) National Award, 43. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, Open Government Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, 45. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2022 Audit 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
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2804 Acton 9-6-2021
1556 Sacramento 9-6-2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
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
StopWaste Presentation on SB 1383 (September 14 after ceremonial items)
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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