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THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, Feb. 16-
Worth Noting:
Note the opportunity to see the Bike Plan and the plan for three new Public Restrooms.
City Council Agenda for February 25, 2025 is available for comment. Use link to see agenda or go to the bottom of the Calendar.
If you did not attend the February 11, Tuesday 4 pm Special City Council meeting on wildfire watching the video is highly recommended. The vote will be in March to add a 4th very high fire hazard severity zone. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025: At 3 pm is the 3x3 Committee meeting in the hibrid format on housing. From 4 – 5:30 pm is the Alcatraz/Adeline Restroom meeting on zoom.
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025:
- From 12 pm to 2:30 pm is the in-person Berkeley Bike Plan Workshop which overlaps with the 1:30 pm Commission on Aging all at the North Berkeley Senior Center.
- At 2:30 pm is the 2x2 meeting in the hybrid format.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person. To receive the meeting zoom link used by commissioners you must follow the disability accommodation request.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets as in person only in a room that is fully equipped for hybrid meeting.
- At 7 pm the commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
- Thursday, February 20, 2025:
- At 9:30 am is toddler activity Together Wee Play.
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person with a presentation on public new restrooms.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commission meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format.
- Saturday, February 22, 2025:
- At 9 am is Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit 4.
- At 10 am is Nature Journaling for youth.
An overview of the updated Bicycle Plan is available online at: https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/home
To give input email: bicycleplan@berkeleyca.gov.
To view the BART West Lot Preliminary Objective Design Standards (ODS) and to give input go to: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/3d22a6a
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, February 16, 2025 – no meetings or events found
Monday, February 17, 2025 – Presidents’ Day Holiday
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
3 x 3 COMMITTEE at 3 pm
(members: Kesarwani, Bartlett, Humbert, plus 3 members from Berkeley Housing Authority)
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81841208233
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 818 4120 8233
AGENDA: 4. Update and Discussion on Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) and Affordable Housing Berkeley (AHB), Inc.’s Structure and Process for Allocating Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) 5. BART Station Developments a. North Berkeley BART, b. Ashby BART – West Lot and East Lot, 6. City-BHA MOU Status and Discussion, a. changes, b. BHA reserve found.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/3x3-committee
ADELINE/ALCATRAZ RESTROOM in the RIGHT of WAY COMMUNITY MEETING #2 from 4 – 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83962566334?pwd=6LavQCqNHbjxJSPHILwWe3c3AhBWhl.1
Use Link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/adelinealcatraz-restroom-right-way-community-meeting-2
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
BERKELEY BIKE PLAN WORKSHOP at 12 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bike-plan-workshop-north-berkeley-senior-center
COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation Jessica Rothhaar, Senior Public Policy Manager of Northern California and Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association, Staff Report Budget update, 1. Election, 2. 2024 Measure FF, 3. Berkeleyans for Accessible Rights-of-Way letter regarding Measure FF funds.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging
2 x 2 COMMITTEE at 3:30 pm
(members: Taplin, O’Keefe and Brown, Shanoski BUSD Board members)
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1005 Parker Street
Videoconference: https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/86163164909?pwd=Im9yIbhpsMUUneegMlD7LPWiJoQAm7.1
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 861 6316 4909 Password: 126949
AGENDA: 6.1.1 Cragmont Elementary School Traffic Safety Update, 6.1.2 Longfellow Middle School Traffic Study, 6.1.3 Student Safety Around Homeless Encampments Near School Sites.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/2x2-committee
COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentations: 7. Updates to the City Bike Plan with Christopher Kidd (Alta Planning & Design) and Dani Dynes (CoB Public Works) Discussion/Action: 11. Election, 12. Accommodation at City Meetings and Events, 13. Community-Initiated Letter to Council on Measure FF.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report a. ODPA Policy Review Focus Groups, b. Upcoming Community Visioning Session, c. ODPA Request for Chief Investigator and Deputy Director Classifications, 6. Board member reports, 7. Chief Report, 9. Discussion/Action Items a. Policy subcommittee recommendations regarding BPD Policy 307 Vehicle pursuits, b. New Policy Complaint, c. Recognizing former PAB members, d. Review PAB training materials, e. Review BPD Mutual Aid Agreements, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia,
AGENDA: 5. Election, 6. Bylaws, 7. Strategic Plan, 8. Review City of Berkeley Funded Agency program and financials – Through The Looking Glass, 9. Discussion and possible action regarding CoB Single Audit for year ended 6/30/2023, 10. Discussion and possible action on ADA audits of City programs.
COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Election, 8. Workplan, 10. Mayor’s Agenda, 10. Cease and Desist Orders that have come down from the federal Government that directly impact women.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Together Wee Play with the Story Time Band at 9:30 am
Location: at 2800 Park Street,
No pre-registration required, Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/together-wee-play-story-time-band-5
ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston Way, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items 1. Election, 3. Report out from the Special Events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 2700 Ninth Street at Carlton – Preliminary Design Review Modification – 6,026 sq ft animal shelter with exterior dog kennel pavilion and outdoor greeting courtyard, eliminate on-site parking
2. 2147 San Pablo at Cowper - Preliminary Design Review Modification –increase Group Living Accommodation (GLA) units from 128 – 141, increase height from 70 feet to 75 feet, remove 14 parking spaces and increase number of very low income units from 12 to 15 utilizing state density bonus
3. 2655 Shattuck at Derby – DRCP2024-0005- Preliminary Design – Demolish existing 1-story 8,185 sq ft non-residential building and construct 8-story 85 feet, 84,399 sq ft mixed-use residential building containing 97 dwelling units including 10 very low income density bonus qualifying units, 2,117 sq ft of Commercial space on 23,527 sq ft lot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee
BERKELEY RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87123301507?pwd=UDg5s5XuNL5F06UWa919MazzVPBa5V.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 871 2330 1507 Passcode: 495852
AGENDA: 3. Closed session, 4. Public Comment, 8. Appeal (not heard before 7:30 pm) Case No. T-6020/T-6086 2410 Stuart Unit D, 9. Appeal (not heard before 8 pm) T-6079 2810 Derby, Unit A, 10. Action Items: b. Affirming Support for and Compliance with City of Berkeley Sanctuary Policies, c. Recommendation to amend contract with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP add $275,000.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings
FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: posted link broken – notice sent – https://cityofberkeleyinfor.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 161 405 5306
AGENDA: FCPC: 8. Report from Negotiating Committee on Yes on Measure CC / No on Measure BB, 9. Enforcement Andy Kelley for Rent Board 2020, 10. Enforcement referral regarding Campaign for Police Accountability Campaign, 11. Enforcement regarding Vanessa Danielle Marrero Rent Stabilization Board, 12. Review of FCPC procedures, OGC: 14 vacancies, 15. Commissioners Manual, 16. City Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, 17. Regulations for OGC, 18. Progress in providing remote access to Commission and Board meetings, Joint FCPC/OGC: 19. Training Presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission
TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items 1. Election, 2. Presentation on Restrooms in the Public Right-of-Way at 1. Telegraph-Channing, Alcatraz-Adeline 3. San Pablo-University.
Friday, February 21, 2025 – no city meetings or events found
Saturday, February 22, 2025
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 4: CERT Organization at 9 am
Use link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-4-february-22-2025
NATURE JOURNALING CLUB at 10 am
Location: 160 University
Cost: $10 per person
Use Link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/nature-journaling-club-february
Sunday, February 23, 2025 – no city meetings or events found
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++++++ CITY COUNCIL, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 AGENDA for 6 pm meeting ++++++++
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608430091
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 843 0091
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
To comment: email council@berkeleyca.gov
FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular at 6 pm Meeting on February 25, 2025
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: Adjourn in memory of the Stabbing Victim at San Pablo Park and Elise Lusk, Traffic Violence Victim at Ada and California
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
- Hollander, Economic Development – Grant application $150,000 National Endowment for the Arts
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $200,000 Underground and Aboveground Tank Monitoring, Inspection and Maintenance
- Sprague, Fire – Contract $1,400,000 with Forester & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance for Chipping Services from 3/1/2025 – 2/29/2028
- Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No, 32300185 add $25,000 total $274,413 with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc for Community Health Assessment, Innovation and Improvement Plan Consultant to 11/1/2025
- Walker, HR – Berkeley Police Association – Amendments to Retiree Medical Benefits
- REMOVED by CITY MANAGER - Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 32000118 add $1,023,457 total $2,730,366 with Nexgen Asset Management for software maintenance and professional services through 6/30/2029
- Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 105921-1 add $180,000 total $1,477,200 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC for Professional Services
- Davis, Public Works – Contract $4,544,232 with Ashlar Structural LLC for Strawberry Creek Culvert Maintenance (Specification No. 25-11689-C)
- Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,104,000 includes $184,000 contingency with Mark Lee and Yong Kay, Inc. DBA Bay Construction Co. for Fire Station #2 Improvements Project
- Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract no, 32500082 add $150,000 with Telegraph Property and Business Management Corporation for janitorial maintenance of new 24/7 public restroom
- Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No, 32500098 at $150,000 total $300,000 with Pacific Site Management Landscaping Services for Public Works through 6/30/2027
- Lunaparra, co-sponsor O’Keefe – Supporting the Free and Safe Passages of Whales, Sea Turtles and other Marine Animals in SF Bay Coastal Waters, targeting zero mortality
- Gilman, HHCS – Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fee $56.25 per sq ft of residential unit floor area subtract 5,000 sq ft
- Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to BMC Title 23 related to consistency with State Law for EV Charging and technical edits read document for details. https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-02-25%20Item%2015%20Zoning%20Ordinance%20Amendments.pdf
- Gilman, HHCS – Community Health Assessment
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LAND USE CALENDAR
- 3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
- 2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
- 1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
- 2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight TBD
Feb 25 (4 pm) Economic Dashboards Update
March 11 (TBD) City Council Referral Prioritization
March 18 (4 pm) Berkeley Police Department Annual Update
March 25 (4 pm) Pavement Management Program Development
April 22 (4 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
None
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS
- Reimagining Public Safety Update
- Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
- Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
- Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update
- Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
- Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)
++++ How to get on or off the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary email list ++++++++
Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week is posted on the What Happened page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/what-happened.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to: kellyhammargren@gmail.com.If you want to receive the Activist’s Diary send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to- kellyhammargren@gmail.com -with the request to be removed from the email list.
