Arts & Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, September 5-12
Worth Noting:
The agenda for the September 14th Council meeting, the first meeting after summer recess is available for review and comment and follows the list of meetings. DO NOT wait until the last minute to review item 35 in the Council agenda the Baseline Zoning Ordinance. The Baseline Zoning Ordinance is 522 pages. Item 36. is the Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows (24 pages).
Wednesday the Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm and the Homeless Commission, The Parks and Waterfront Commission and the Police Accountability Board all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm and the Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm.
Friday evening at 7:30 pm is the City sponsored free showing of the movie Soul at Grove Park.
Saturday morning at 10 am is the Berkeley Neighborhoods monthly meeting.
Sunday, September 5, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, September 6, 2021 – Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA/Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83501124799?pwd=MkNoOVF6aCtDY1kza2ZaZk1oOHY3UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 835 0112 4799 Passcode: 856421
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 5. Consider recommending that full Board support the Mayor’s proposal to expand the Berkeley Fair Elections Program to include the Rent Board Commissioners, 6. Adopt Resolution 21-xx allowing landlords to use Regulation 1017 to provide temporary, below-market rental housing in Berkeley to disaster victim displaced by wildfires throughout CA and to refugees displaced by political unrest in Afghanistan.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Commission on Labor Subcommittee Fair Work Week at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89789659700
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 8965 9700
AGENDA: 3. Fair Work Week policy recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center on new system of transitioning placement of family homelessness, 7. Presentation from Neighborhood Services in City Manager’s office on sidewalk ordinance RV ordinance, disposition of persons displaced from the freeway encampments and other encampments following notice, plans in process for alternative shelter and housing placement, 8. Statistics on COVID vaccination and testing of persons experiencing homelessness, sheltered and unsheltered and vaccine outreach, 9. Report on COVID positive cases, 10. HMIS data.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84128414815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 2841 4815
AGENDA: 2. Public Submission Process Packet, 3. Adoption of IRC Slogan, 4. Discussion of possible change to April 1, 2022 deadline, 5. Review of COI forms, 6. Review of Paper Map for Public Submissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 8. Update Caldor Fire / Echo Lake Camp, 9. Commission Consolidation, 10. Potential projects for bond measure 2050, 11. Update Pier-Ferry and BMASP projects, 12. Presentation pollinator gardens.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Director Report, 7. Police Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Report on Fair and Impartial Policing, 9. Interim Regulations for handling complaints against sworn officers, City Attorney regarding lawful changes to hearing process to correct imbalances, 10. Presentations from Human resources and City Attorney regarding meet-and-confer process with labor unions, training, permanent Standing Rules for Board’s Conduct of business.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86366341836
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 863 6634 1836
AGENDA: 2. 2521 College – on consent – modify use permit increase from allowing 8 to 13 occupants in 2368 sq ft building and to legalize 223 sq ft accessory building on 4570 sq ft residential parcel,
3. 1443 San Pablo – on consent – add alcoholic beverage retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption,
4. 1151 Grizzly Peak – staff recommend approve – legalize two accessory buildings in rear yard of single family dwelling,
5. 2956 Hillegass – staff recommend approve – add 170 sq ft 3rd floor balcony at rear of existing 3-story 2834 sq ft single family dwelling on 2754 sq ft lot
6. Housing Element Update
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public comment, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve & Reinvest, Discussion/Action: Copwatch Presentation, Calls for Service Presentation, Alternative Responses Draft Report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, September 10, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83697916967
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 9791 6967
AGENDA: V. Annual report, VIII. Secretary’s Report – Street vendor ordinance update, shoplets, southern Elmwood & Claremont outreach, IX. goBerkeley Smartspace parking program.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Outdoor movie at Grove Park: Soul at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Show starts at 7:30 pm. Film will be shown on large portable inflatable movie screen with premium audio visual. Bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low back beach chairs with maximum height of 9” off ground, this is an alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17439
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81162749619?pwd=ZEQ4SEpINWxFM3B1VFdnUE1lSW1aQT09
Teleconference: 1-253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 811 6274 9619 Passcode: 756976
AGENDA: check later in week for agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, September 12, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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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, 6. Contract $220,000 9/1/2021-5/31/2023 for Recreation Online Registration Payment Processing, CONSENT CALENDAR: 7. Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Establish 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, 9. Minutes, 10. Contract add $9,812 total $116,966 thru 9/14/2022 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services, 11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing MuniServices, LLC to examine the local sales or transactions and use tax records on behalf of the CoB (City of Berkeley). 12. Formal Bid solicitations, 13. Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 Housing Advisory Commission oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 14. Amend Contract add $34,736 total $137,914 and extend thru 6/30/2021, 15. Mental Health Services Act FY 2021-2022 Annual Update, 16. Revenue Contract $26,035,194 Dept of Health, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024, 17. Revenue Contract $235,572 FY 2022 Aging Services Programs, 18. Classification and Salary Range: Communications Specialist with hourly range $47.33 - $56.18, 19. 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, 20. 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, 21. Amend Contract add $250,000 total $1,190,000 and extend term to 12/24/2023 with West Coast Arborist for Tree Removal and Pruning Service, 22. Contract add $900,000 total $2,600,000 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for on-call architectural services, 23. Contract add $300,000 total $800,000 and extend to 5/28/2023 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, 24. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 extend term to 5/28/2023 with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for as-needed tree services, 25. 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, 26. Transfer two property parcels to Sate of California for Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 27. Energy Commission - Recommendation for Fleet Electrification Policy and Financing, 28. Letter of Support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974: Lobbying, 29. Recommendation to retain current structure of Zero Waste Commission, 30. Arreguin – 2022 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Legacy Event, Mayor’s discretionary funds $1000, 31. Arreguin – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) Referral: Supply Bank $25,000 for services providing essential school supplies for Berkeley families, 32. Arreguin - Expansion of Berkeley Fair Elections Program, 33. Kesarwani, co-sponsor Harrison – Support of Observance of August 20, International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in El Salvador, 34. Wengraf, Cosponsor Arreguin – Resolution Expressing Conceptual Support for an East Bay Wildfire Prevention and Vegetation Management Joint Powers Agency, ACTION ITEMS: 35. Adoption Baseline Zoning Ordinance (BZO – 522 pages), 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 37. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 38. Referral to Zero Waste and Energy Commission (or successor commission) to hole joint meetings to conduct community outreach and education events with regard to proposed ordinance regulating use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and make recommendations to FITES (Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation Environment and Sustainability), 39. Open Government Commission recommendations to Council regarding teleconferenced meetings, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Implementation of CA SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, 41. Mental Health Services Center Renovation Project Wins American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) National Award, 42. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, Open Government Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, 44. 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
1141 Addison 9-23-21
256 Fairlawn 9-16-2021
2809 Fulton 9-23-21
1556 Sacramento 9-6-2021
1241 Talbot 9-9-2021
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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