Arts & Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, July 24-30, 2022
Worth Noting:
Monday – Zero Waste Commission meets at 7 pm. The staff and legislative updates are at the beginning of the meeting.
Tuesday - July 26 is the last of City Council meetings before summer recess/vacation from July 27 through September 12, 2022. The ballot initiatives for a bond measure, street repair tax and rental vacancy tax are on the 3 pm special meeting agenda. NOTE the original announcement for the special meeting on ballot initiatives was 4 pm. It is changed to 3 pm. The Rent Stabilization and eviction ballot initiative, surveillance report, police equipment policies and city website are on the 6 pm meeting agenda.
Wednesday – Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm takes up the Residential Electrification Program. Civic Arts at 6 pm reviews public art projects and grants. The Police Accountability Board at 7 pm has a full agenda. The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission at 7 pm is reviewing the complete streets grant application.
Thursday – the Mental Health Commission at 7 pm will hear progression on the SCU (Special Care Unit to respond to mental health calls with mental health workers and professional) and program presentation for improving the standard of living for persons with serious mental illness. The BART Board takes up conformance with AB 2923 (BART housing and parking requirements) at 4 pm.
The July 31 Hazardous Waste drop-off event sign-up is full.
August 2 is Neighborhood Night Out for further details and to register your event go to city website https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/national-night-out-2022
Check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for late meetings postings and city events.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Roll call – Mayor Arreguin, Councilmembers Robinson and Droste have not made appointments. (Droste leaves city council in December), Staff updates: Zero Waste Management Plan, Transfer Station Rates, Transfer Station Replacement, FITES Craft Bag Ordinance, Single-Use Foodware Ordinance Implementation, SB 1383 Implementation, Discussion/Action: 1. State legislative update, 2. Recommendation that council requires staff to bring rate modification proposals and analyses to the Zero Waste Commission for evaluation by the Commission prior to bringing them to Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Community for Cultural Civic Center at 3 (?) pm (the council meeting was changed from 4 pm to 3 pm so this meeting time may be changed)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
AGENDA: Bond measure to be considered by council at 4 pm special council meeting on July 26
AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING at 3 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
Agenda Consent: 1. Memorandum of Agreement with IBEW Local 1245 new salary levels, 2. Side Letter of Agreement for pre-age 65 Retiree Health Insurance of SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2022 City shall contribute additional $200 toward single and 2-party insurance rate, ACTION: 3. Resolution establishing fiscal policy to allocate $8 million per year from the general fund for street maintenance, 4. General Obligation Bond of $300,000,000 for Nov 8 election for Affordable Housing, Climate Change Resiliency, Wildlife Protection and other Public Infrastructure improvements, 5. Special tax measure on Nov 8 ballot to fund street repairs, sidewalks improvements and traffic safety improvements and Vision 2050 program plan – measure weighs 2 options; $0.30 per square foot per building or $0.26315 per residential building and $0.42065 per square foot per commercial building, 6. Vacancy Tax - taxes Vacant Residential Units Nov 8 ballot initiative, the vacancy tax is to either pay a tax or rent the units
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, or go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81707197465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 0719 7465
AGENDA: 7. Tracking Climate Action and Resilience Implementation Progress Indicators, 8. $1.5 Million Healthy Residential Electrification Just Transition Pilot Program, 9. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: 6. a) FY 2023 Individual Artists Projects, b) FY 2023 Festivals Grant funding, c) Homelessness Social Practice Project Plan, d) Aquatic Park Public Art Project, e) Mildred Howard sculpture Design Development, f) Presentation plinth for Queen Shamiram, g) Marina Circle Public Art Update, h) BART Plaza Home Sculpture, i) Demographics of awarded Civic Arts Grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
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 on agenda and non-agenda items6. Director’s report, Police Chief’s reports, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. Finalize draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, 10. a. BPD Annual Equipment Use Report, b. c. update on the status of pending complaint investigations, d. Consider opening a policy on the discharge of inebriated individuals, 11. Remarks by outgoing interim Director of Police Accountability.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
Transportation and Infrastructure Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85332533768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 3253 3768
AGENDA Discussion/Action Item: 1. Review Complete Streets checklist for a One Bay Area Grant round three (OBAG3) grant application.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU, 4. Division Manager’s Report, 5. Public Program: Achieving an Adequate Standard of Living for People with Serious Mental Illness +/or Substance Use Issues and Disorders, especially for people experiencing homelessness and/or challenges meeting basic needs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission
BART Board of Directors at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81239983285
AGENDA: 22-287 1 A. AB 2923 conformance findings for TOD (Transit Oriented Development) pages 222 – 249 in the Full Board packet
Community Health Commission usually meets the 4th Thursday – no meeting announced
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community
Friday, July 29, 2022 – no meetings found
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Adopt -a- Spot Volunteer Potluck Picnic organized by Public Works Department at Strawberry Creek Park at 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Hazardous Waste drop-off event is closed
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AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
- 2nd Reading Zoning Ordinance Amendments
- Resolution continues local COVID-19 Emergency
- Continue Meeting via video and teleconference
- Minutes
- $109,440 Downtown YMCA membership for city employee
- Contract $750,000 with Lehr for Emergency Response Vehicle Supplies/Equipment and Installation Services, term 8/1/2022 – 9/30/2022 with option to extend for 5 additional years
- Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2022-2023 Annual Update,
- Amend Contract add $93,600 total $109,200 with Sonya Dublin Consulting to provide evaluation services and extend from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2025
- Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants
- Contract Amendments Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports Prevention and Early Intervention total $1,571,966
- Revision of Tool Lending Specialist Classification
- Amend Contract add $312,000 total $552,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for professional services in support of the cyber-resilience projects through 6/30/2023
- Amend Contract add $154,927 total $2,549,482.53 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2023
- Purchase Order $350,000 with Protiviti Government Services for GS-35F-0280X
- Amend Contract add $140,000 total $2,294,769 with ESI Group for the IBM Hardware and Software Lease6/2/2003 to 6/30/2023
- Donation from Caltrans New Sign at entrance to Berkeley Waterfront
- Contract $900,000 with AE3 Partners, Inc for architectural services for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) 8/1/2022 – 7/31/2025
- Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive (His Lordships in Berkeley Marina),
- Approval of funds for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Tuolomne Camp,
- Accept Grant $112,337 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to Reduce Impaired Driving in the City of Berkeley7/1/2022 to 6/30/2022
- Amend Contract add $100,000 total $175,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services and extend thru 6/30/2025
- Amend Contract add $75,000 total $255,000 with Berry Brothers Towing for on-call towing services and extend thru 1130/2025
- Amend Contract add $400,000 total $700,000 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services extend thru 11/30/2025
- Amend Contract add $100,000 total $287,401 with CycloMedia Technology, Inc. for Geographic Information System Infrastructure asset data acquisition and ongoing data access and extend thru 12/30/2025
- Grant Application to California Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 for Protected Left-Turn Signals at multiple signalized intersections for up to $6,000,000
- Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Approval for one additional meeting for Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meeting
- Arreguin – Authorize 3 Additional Homeless Services Panel of Experts meetings in 2022,
- Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution support Living Wage Act of 2022 to increase CA state-wide minimum wage to $18 on a gradual timeline.
- BPD Chief Jennifer Louis - Accept Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers,
- BPD Chief Jennifer Louis – Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report
- 4 x 4 Committee November 8, 2022 Ballot Initiative Amending the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance
- Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
- CM – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021
- LPO NOD 2733 Buena Vista Way 7/26/2022
- LPO NOD 2200-block Piedmont 7/26/2022
- LPO NOD 8 Greenwood 7/26/2022
- LPO NOD 2113 Kittredge 7/26/2022
- 2022 Commission on Aging Work Plan
- City Auditor FY 2023 Audit Plan (Employee Retention, Rent Stabilization Board, Homelessness, follow-up on prior reports)
LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
2018 Blake 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf
The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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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If you are looking for past agenda items for city council, city council committees, boards and commission and find records online unwieldy, you can use the https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website to scan old agenda. The links no longer work, but it may be the only place to start looking.
