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The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, May 1-8
Worth Noting:
The new city website is turned on and it takes some getting used to. Most of the old links don’t work and there is still information missing. If you had webpages up in your browser before the conversion you will find most of them don’t work and you will either get a warning message or “404 page not found” The phone number 510.981.2489 goes to 311 after the list of emergency numbers.
To check for meetings, you will need to go to the home page https://berkeleyca.gov/ and weave your way down past the Latest News and Featured events to get to City Meetings. The City Council tab does not include Council Committees, it is only full council meetings.
Monday the Peace and Justice Commission meets at 7 pm with Reimaging Public Safety as item 10. on the agenda.
Tuesday the 4 x 4 Committee at 2:30 pm will be reviewing eviction for good cause ordinance as a November ballot measure,
Wednesday FITES at 2:30 pm continues work on plastic bag ordinance. In the evening at 7 pm the Planning Commission receives a Housing element Update. The Homeless Panel of Experts agenda is not posted, however, it would be expected that the agenda would be Measure P budget recommendations.
Thursday morning at 10:30 the Land Use Committee takes up a proposal for an Efficiency Unit Ordinance using 150 sq ft and 220 sq ft model ordinances – for comparison I added a link to tiny home pictures and floor plans.
The Thursday evening council special meeting is not posted - Mayor Arreguin announced that he will be presenting a response to the Reimagining Public Safety on May 5, but there is no posting for a meeting. Check during the week at https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas or call the Mayor’s office at 510-981-7100. The expected time would be at 6 pm.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm. The Transportation Commission is expected to meet but there is no posting.
The book festival is Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8.
The May 10th regular Council meeting is posted and available for comment. A full agenda list follows the city meetings by day of the week.
I could not update the list of approved projects in the appeal period as the previously used link is no longer functional and no new active link to that page could be found in the website.
Sunday, May 1, 2022 – no city meetings or events found
Monday, May 2, 2022
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83078498478
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 830 7849 8478
AGENDA: 3. Comments from the public, 4. Minutes, 5. Commission Updates & Chairperson Report, 6. Secretary’s Report, 7. Presentation and Discussion with Ms. Joemy Ito-Gates, BUSD K-12 ethnic studies teacher, 8. Discuss Conscientious Objector’s / Bob Meola Memorial Flag-Raising, 9. Peace & Justice Workplan, 10. Discussion on Police accountability, Reform and Reimagining processes in the City of Berkeley, 11. Oppose Russian Invasion of Ukraine and in Support of a Peaceful Future.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87660974031?pwd=Z251QTZvcDR0QUFJbGVoMGxLaFN6Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 876 6097 4031 Passcode: 059116
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action on a memorandum regarding potential for adding more rent controlled units, 7. Discussion and possible action to recommend various amendments to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance to be placed on the November 2022 general election ballot.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88133116954
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 881 3311 6954
AGENDA: 2. Harrison & Hahn - Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food service Establishments, 3. Energy Commission - Community Outreach and Education Events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout bags (i.e. plastic bags used in fruit, vegie and bin goods in groceries), 4. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn - Consider strategies and make recommendations to council and staff to ensure potential infrastructure bond expenditure is consistent with climate action goals and other environmental policies, 5. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn - Adopt Ordinance to BMC establishing emergency GHG limits, and process for updated climate action plan, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and regional collaboration.
Board of Library Trustees at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82391166620
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 823 9116 6620
AGENDA: public comment, then closed session Public Employee Appointment – Director of Library services.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Board of Library Trustees Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA CONSENT: B. Amend Contract Innovative Interfaces, Inc implementation and subscription to hosted Link+/INN-Reach resource sharing system incremental amount $136,665 total $1,444,620 and extend from 6/30/2022 to 12/31/2025, C. 3-yr license agreement between Library and Friends of the Berkeley Public Library for use of space in central library thru 1/4/2024, D. Amend contract incremental amount $357,351 total $1,680,270 and extend 6/30/2025 with Bibliotheca, LLC for library’s automated material handling systems, ACTION: A. Revised Unattended Children Policy, B. Proposed Budget FY 2023-2024 all library funds, C. Bylaws of the BOLT and Accompanying Nomination Policy.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: agenda not posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts
Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84031840274
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 840 3184 0274
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 9. Discussion: Housing Element Update: Preliminary Site, Goals, policies and programs, to receive information and discuss potential additional sites and programs to be incorporated in the Housing Element Update (packet 109 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission
Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Receive feedback from BPD on latest draft, including regarding complaints filed with IA only, b. Finalize draft of proposed Regulations for submittal to Police accountability Board for review, comment and approval.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board or
Thursday, May 5, 2022
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am, Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88068977626
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 880 6897 7626
AGENDA: 2. Taplin - Efficiency Unit Ordinance - develop an ordinance to amend the BMC to model standards implemented by the Cities of Davis and Santa Barbara. An Efficiency unit for a maximum of two people in these cities is minimum of 150 sq ft in Santa Barbara and 220 sq ft in Davis. An efficiency unit includes a kitchen consisting of sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration appliance, bathroom with toilet, sink and tub or shower.
Tinyurl made for you to check out samples of tiny houses with pictures and floor plans for considering this ordinance proposal tinyurl.com/mrxmvfm9
City Council Closed Session at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88320965147
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 883 2096 5147
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations: Berkeley Fire fighters Assoc Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc, Loal 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Assoc, IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Parttime recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – existing litigation, Secure Justice v. City of Berkeley Case No. 21CV003630.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-may-5-2022
Mayor Arreguin announced that he will be presenting a response to the Reimagining Public Safety on May 5, but there is no posting for a meeting. Check during the week or call the Mayor’s office at 510-981-7100. The expected time would be at 6 pm.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81581770114
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 815 8177 0114
AGENDA: 5. 2113 Kittredge – California Theatre – resume public hearing to grant designation status
6. 8 Greenwood Common – Structural Alteration Permit
7. 2439 Durant – Demolition referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Public Works normally meets the 1st Thursday, meeting is not posted check after Monday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/public-works-commission
Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-person 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 (Face masks strongly recommended)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Report Chair, 4. Reports of Directors, 5. Reports Staff a. COVID-19 Protocol Update, WETA Board Appointment, b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, c. Federal Legislative Update, d. State Legislative Update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 6. Consent Calendar a. Resolution regarding remote meetings, b. minutes, c RFP for on-call professional engineering/consulting services to support ongoing system capital planning construction management and vessel design, d. RFP for all electric vessel construction for MV Intintoli Replacement Vessel, 7. Approve contract award to Elliot Bay Design Group for construction management services for the MV Intintoli Replacement Vessel, 8. Sea change hydrogen-powered vessel demonstration project, 9. South San Francisco – San Francisco Pilot Service, 10. 2 year budget outlook, 11. Overview of WETA’s disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program and small business enterprise (SBE) element and strategies to increase DBE and SBE participation, 12. Recess into closed session. 13. Report on closed session.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, May 6, 2022
Parking Enforcement Operation on 2500 block of Durant between 7 pm and 11 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/parking-enforcement-operation-56-and-57
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Bicycling Park pop-up event at San Pablo Park at 10 am – 2 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/share-your-thoughts-bicycling-berkeley
Bay area Book Festival at 11 am – 5 pm outdoors is free
In person ticketed events at Freight and Salvage, Brower Center, Berkeley City College, Magnes Museum, Residence Inn, the Marsh, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Check schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/
Parking Enforcement Operation on 2500 block of Durant between 7 pm and 11 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/parking-enforcement-operation-56-and-57
Sunday, May 8, 2022 – Mother’s Day
Bay area Book Festival at 11 am – 4 pm outdoors is free
In person ticketed events at Freight and Salvage, Brower Center, Berkeley City College, Magnes Museum, Residence Inn, the Marsh, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Check schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/
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May 10, City Council Regular 6 pm meeting
Meeting is HYBRID in-person or zoom
Attend in person at 1231 Addison School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240656157
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 872 4065 6157
https://cityofberkeley.info/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-may-10-2022 or
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading for 1-3: 1. Community Health commission reduce membership to 9 members, 2. Lease agreement at 1835 Allston Way, 3. Zoning Ordinance Amendments technical edits and corrections, 4. Resolution Directing Legislative Bodies to Continue Meeting vis videoconference and teleconference, 5. Resolution to continue Ratify Local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. General Municipal Election 11/8/2022 including adopting policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments, 7. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 8. Bid Solicitations $964,022, 9. FF Funds Purchase Order $250,000 ZOLL Medical for ECG Monitor/Defibrillators for emergency response vehicles, 10. GG Fire Prevention Funds $121,133 includes $14,552 contingency for carpet replacement at 1900 6th Street, 11. Contract $17,808 with JotForm, Inc, 12. Donation $54,167 for Berkeley Meals on Wheels, 13. People’s Park, Application for $5,000,000 to State of California Housing Trust Fund for Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste) Funding Request Summary: The City of Berkeley will apply any Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) award to the City's Housing Trust Fund program. The LHTF award will fund the City's existing funding reservation for the pipeline project Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste Street). The City will match the LHTF funding with money from its affordable housing trust fund. This project is planned to provide 119 permanent, safe, sustainable, affordable apartments for low-income households, and formerly unhoused households earning between 10%-50% of the Area Median Income. Supportive Housing in People’s Park will provide 62 apartments reserved as permanent supportive homes for previously unhoused residents, 14. Amend contract add $66,450 total $1,528,350 with Murray Building, Inc for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, 15. Amend contract add $530,832 total $39,350,473 with Robert E. Boyer Construction Inc for Berkeley Tuolumne Cap Construction Project, 16. Amend contracts add $600,000 total $900,000 each with BASE Landscape Architecture with PGA Design, Inc and RRM Design and extend the 6/30/2024 (total for both $1,800,000), 17. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,500,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services thru 6/30/2025, 18. Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 19. Energy Commission – Recommendation that Vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond Prioritize Clean Mobility, 20. Landmarks Commission – Budget Referral $250,000 - $275,000 City-wide Historic Context Statement, 21. Arreguin co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn. Harrison – Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels, 22. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Approve expenditure from Mayor’s Office Budget $20,000 to Healthy Black Families, 23. Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Bartlett – Budget Referral $1,800,000 ($900,000 annually) for anti-displacement allocation per year 1. $250,000-housing retention, 2. Legal counseling tenants, $275,000 each to East Bay Community Law Center and EDC, 3. $100,000 Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homelessness Prevention, 24. Arreguin – $300,000 - Berkeley Housing Authority Loan Forgiveness, 25. Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 for semi-diverter traffic bollards at east corner of Newbury and Ashby intersection, 26. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 traffic calming on Dwight between Grant and California, 27. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin – Resolution Declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month, 28. Droste & Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Harrison – Budget referral $120,000 performance evaluation of City Attorney and Director of PAB, ACTION: 30. Chief Louis - Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 31 CM - Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy, 32. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 33. Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design. Affects Hopkins between Sutter and Gilman Streets, INFORMATION REPORTS: 34. Fiscal Year 2022 Mid-year budget update, 35. LPO NOD 1940 Hearst 5/10/2022, 36. LPO NOD 2523 Piedmont 5/10/2022, LPO NOD 37. 2580 Bancroft Way 5/10/2022, 38. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.
LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022 rescheduled for June 14
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
2222 Blake – 2nd Story addition over 14’ in average height and addition of laudry and deck on 1st story 5/11/2022
1338 Carlotta – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height, alteration in NC front yard setback 5/11/2022
1008 Grizzly Peak – install a hot tub in the rear yard 5/11/2022
1301 Peralta - Major residential addition over 14’ in average height by creating 2nd story addition 5/11/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
1425 Spruce – Re-frame the roof at the rear half of the house to extend the existing hip roof, add 20 sq feet rear addition on 2nd floor and legalize existing hot tub 5/11/2022
WORKSESSIONS:
Special meeting May 5 on reimagining to take action on budget process JA working on his proposal. Hahn asked for special meetings to be listed, pretty routinely scheduling meetings
April 26 - Special Meeting – Referral Prioritization Process, Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update, Bond Capacity,
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
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