Arts & Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, September 25-October 1
Worth Noting:
Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening and ends Tuesday evening.
City Council - The Agenda committee meets on Wednesday at 2:30 pm and the Regular City Council meeting is Thursday evening at 6 pm. A special Council meeting is listed for 5 pm on Thursday in the agenda packet on oversight of the General Obligation bond, however, this meeting is not officially posted. Links for special meetings preceding regular Council meetings usually use the same videoconference and teleconference links.
Tuesday - The 3 x 3 Committee meeting at 5 pm on Tuesday lists North Berkeley BART in the Agenda.
Wednesday – The last January 6th hearing is supposed to start at 9:30 am PDT. Agenda committee at 2:30 pm, the 4 x 4 Committee at 3 pm, Environment and Climate at 5 pm, Civic Arts at 6 pm, Disaster and Fire Safety and the Police Accountability Board both meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – Multi-commission meeting at 11 am on civic Center, Council starts with closed session at 4:30 pm, expected special meeting at 5 pm and regular meeting at 6 pm. Waterfront bike Park meeting at 6:30 pm.
Friday – Elmwood business district meets at 9 am and IKE Kiosks are on the agenda. Civic Arts Grant subcommittee meets at 9:30 am.
The Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update
Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/
Sunday, September 25, 2022 - Rosh Hashanah begins
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #10 2022 Candidates at 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3aKPafw
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 818 2594 9827 PassWord: 028103
AGENDA: We’ll hear from Berkeley Equity Summit Alliance members and neighbors of Friends of sponsored in Collaboration with Friends of Adeline who are Candidates, in Berkeley and Beyond
Monday, September 26, 2022 – Rosh Hashanah – no city meetings
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - Rosh Hashanah ends
3 x 3 COMMITTEE City Council/Berkeley Housing Authority at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85038839392
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 850 3883 9392
AGENDA: 4. Discussion/Updates Berkeley Housing Authority Programs a. Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist opening, b. Emergency Housing Vouchers c. Project-based RFP, d. Executive Director Search, 5. Affordable Housing Berkeley Updates a. Strategic Planning, b. North Berkeley BART Project, 6. Council Items, 7. Housing Bond Measure Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/3x3-committee
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82992582463
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 829 9258 2463
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 10/11/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. a. COVID, b. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 19. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81975393372?pwd=S21hNlFtKzJ0amRPczFneVFHVE1HZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 819 7539 3372 Passcode: 282147
AGENDA: 6. Update on implementation of Rental Housing Safety Program’s cyclical inspection process, 7. Discussion on amendments to Berkeley Housing Code, 8. Discussion/Possible policy recommendation to Council regarding Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 9. Discussion/possible recommendation on signage related to Elevator Ordinance, 10. Discussion proposed demolition of 8 dwelling units at 2435 Haste, 11. Discussion proposed demolition of 8 dwelling units at 2429-33 San Pablo, 12. Update Demolition Ordinance.
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 5. Chair’s Report, 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action a) Toverii Tuppa (Finnish Hall) Arts Space going to Tax Auction, b) Recap retreat, c) Role of Chairs, d) Mural Design by Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith for James Kenney Recreation Center, e) Mildred Howard sculpture budget increase, f) Commissioner representatives on civic Center Vision Committee, 7. Staff updates, 8. Committee Reports,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
DISASTER AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601651815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 160 165 1815
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Report including Measure GG and FF Budget Updates, 4. Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 5. Fire Department Facilities Master Plan, 6. Safe Passages, 7. AB 3047, 8. Recording of Commission Meetings, 9. Review of process for evaluation and making recommendations for Measure GG and FF Tax Rates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE COMMISSION at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89048281872
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 890 4828 1872
AGENDA: 8. Update on $1.5 million just transition healthy home electrification pilot program, 9. Local Building Code Amendments, 10. Old Items a. EC Fuel station Co2 labels, b. Fuel Station CO2 labels, c. &d. Prohibition on resale of used combustion vehicles, e. Lead paint.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-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 items, 7. Chief Reports, 9. Old Business a. Finalize review draft proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, 10. a. PAB Social Event.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
Thursday, September 29, 2022
MULTI-COMMISSION MEETING (PUBLIC WORKS, LANDMARKS, CIVIC ARTS) at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81499570453?pwd=Qk9tU3BFbml2bFg0TWlmVGVTeHJGZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 814 9957 0453 Passcode: 528648
AGENDA: Presentation of Initial Civic Center Conceptual Design for Maudelle Shirek (old city hall), Veterans Building and Civic Center Park.
(meeting notice is not posted on City Website)
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87111562314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 1156 2314
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointments a. Director of Police Accountability.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-september-29-2022
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm (not officially posted as of 10:23 pm on 9-23-2022)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
AGENDA: Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
(Council meeting on Thursday September 29 instead of usual Tuesday Rosh Hashanah ends Tuesday)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
AGENDA: full agenda list follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
WATERFRONT BIKE PARK COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #2 at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81122718961
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 2271 8961 Passcode 94710
AGENDA: Design for BMX are not available on webpage
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-bike-park-community-workshop-2
Friday, September 30, 2022
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 9:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604123550
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 412 3550
AGENDA: 5. A) FY24 Guidelines Discussion eligibility, review, criteria and other policies and considerations for arts Organizations Festivals and individual artist project grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
ELMWOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84812077437
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 848 1207 7437
AGENDA: V. Annual Budget, VIII. IKE Kiosk update
Saturday, October 1, 2022 & Sunday, October 2, 2022 – no city meetings found
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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82992582463
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 829 9258 2463
DRAFT AGENDA for October 11 City Council Regular Meeting
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT:
- 2nd reading - 2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User prearranged trip originating in Berkeley single rider 53.775 cents, pooled 26.249 cents per user.
- 2nd reading - Zoning Ordinance amendments technical edits,
- Legislative bodies to meet via videoconference,
- Formal Bid Solicitations $1,628,600
- Amend Contract 3220192 add $100,000with Alameda Co. Network of Mental Health Clients for one additional homeless outreach staff member and extend to 12/31/2023
- Revenue Grant WIC projected $1,810,197 for Federal FY 2023 – 2025
- Expand Program Manager Series by establishing Principal Program Manager Classification and Salary Rage,
- Establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Classification and Salary Range
- Assistant to the City attorney Classification and Salary,
- Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification
- Contract $500,000 with Abbe & Assoc LLC for the development of the Integrated Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan
- Housing Advisory Commission - Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support Recommend following action, Review Tenants video, Direct City Manager to investigate health and safety violations, provide dedicated tenant advocate to assist with relocation and other needs,
- Taplin – Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
- Harrison co-sponsor-Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
- Harrison – Referral to November 2022 AAO #1 Budget Process for $50,000 in additional traffic calming at MLK and Addison
- CM – Amend Zoning to clarify and streamline the permit process for Amusement Devise Arcades
- ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake Street #ZP2021-0095 six-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units),
- Kesarwani co-sponsor Taplin – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program expansion for West Berkeley Neighborhoods withint two blocks of commercial corridors
- Harrison – Refer to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and City Manager to consider and make recommendations regarding policy of deploying rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other treatments at dangerous or high-collision pedestrian and bicycle intersections
- Hahn co-sponsor ArreguinLand Acknowledgement Recognizing Berkeley as the Ancestral, Unceded Home of the Ohlone people
- Healthy Checkout Ordinance Bi-annual Review
- Commission on Disability FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA:
Presentation by Leilani Farha, former Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing for the United Nations
CONSENT:
- 2nd reading – Lease Agreement: 80 (North Building), 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park with Waterside Workshops,
- 2nd reading – Correction to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance
- 2nd reading – Repeal Ordinance 7,643-N.S BMC 14.40.120 (ordinance to prohibit any heavy duty commercial vehicle on any street between the hours of 2 am and 5 am for greater than 1 hour),
- Urgency Ordinance Extending the Lease for Real Property at 742 Grayson for additional month $26,379 Measure P Funds
- Formal bid solicitations $15,891,000
- Contract 47QSEA21D002V $375,000 through June 30, 2024 with Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc for High Fidelity Training Equipment,
- ZAB Appeal: 1201-1205 San Pablo Use Permit #ZP2021-0070 to construct 6-story mixed-use building on a vacant lot, 66 units (including 5 very low income units), 1680 sq ft of commercial space, 2614 sq ft of usable open space, and 17 to 28 ground-level parking spaces, staff recommends dismiss the appeal,
- City Auditor - Audit Recommendation status – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work Outside Entities
- City Auditor – New Audit Recommendation Dashboard – Dashboard shows status of audit finding recommendations and progress toward resolving finding
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
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.
WORKSESSIONS:
September 29 Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure special meeting time 5 pm
October 11 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
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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