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Worth Noting: 

To direct the calendar to a quick summary of city council, commission, board and community meeting key agenda items, city sponsored recreation activities will no longer be listed. Use the city website to for meetings posted on short notice, recreational activities and full meeting agendas. https://berkeleyca.gov 

• Tuesday, May 27, 2025
  • At 4 pm City Council meets in closed session
  • At 7 pm Congresswoman Lateefah Simon is holding a town hall in Berkeley at the Ed Roberts Campus
  • At 7 pm is the in-person meeting on the EMBER Program on proposal on new fire safety standards for the very high fire hazard severity zones.
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
  • At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
  • At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
• Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • At 6 pm Congresswoman Lateefah Simon is holding a town hall in Emeryville
• Friday, May 30, 2025
  • From 4-5 pm is the El Cerrito Plaza weekly protect due process rally.
  • From 5 – 6 pm is the Ashby and College weekly stop the coup rally
• Saturday, May 31, 2025
  • From 12 – 1:30 pm is the weekly rally at Tesla on 4^th Street in Berkeley.

June 3, 2025 City Council agenda is available for comment. 

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. 

There is no guarantee that if we attend rallies, stand up to be counted, resist the authoritarian takeover of this country in every nonviolent way we can, we will win, but if we stay home and don't resist we are guaranteed to lose. Gene Sharp's Dictatorship to Democracy is an excellent guide. https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/resource/from-dictatorship-to-democracy-a-conceptual-framework-for-liberation/ 

There are local rallies every week. Use the websites to look for more. 

• Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
• Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS 

Sunday, May 25, 2025 – long Memorial Day Holiday weekend 

Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 

EMBER COMMUNITY WORKSHOP from 6 – 7:30 pm 

In-Person: at 941 The Alameda, Northbrae Community Church 

Use link for information on EMBER program, resources and to RSVP 

https://www.berkeleyfiresafe.org 

CONGRESSWOMAN LATEEFAH SIMON TOWN HALL at 7 pm 

Location: Ed Roberts Campus 

Use link to RSVP and receive details for attending 

Early Arrival is HIGHLY Recommended 

https://simon.house.gov/RSVP 

CITY COUNCIL meets in Closed Session at 4 pm 

Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6^th Floor, Redwood Room 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/161734609 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)  

Meeting ID: 161 734 6096 

AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. SEIU 10121 v CoB, PERB Case No. SF-CE-1965-M, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire EMS Professionals Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, IBEW Local 1245, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 3. Public Employee Performance Evaluations a. City Manager (CM), City Attorney, c. Director of Police Accountability, 4. Pending Litigation Real Page, Inc v. CoB, et al. No. 3:25-CV-)3004-JSC (N.D. Cal.) 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas 

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm 

In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library 

AGENDA: 7. a) Presentation Artist Showcase, b) Cube Space exhibit, c) FY 2026 work plan, d) FY 2026 Public Art Budget, f) Cultural Districts. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission 

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm 

In-Person: at 997 Cedar 

AGENDA: 4. Measure GG/FF Budget Presentation, 5. Measure GG/FF 2026 PIG Tax Rate Adjustments (increase), 6. EMBER Ordinance & Building Codes, 9. Letter to Wicks on section 14033.5 Government Code to update Highway Design Manual to direct local governments to consult with local fire departments to ensure the improvements do not negatively impact emergency response times. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission 

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm 

In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center 

AGENDA: 7. Presentation on Making Solar Accessible to Everyone, 8. CA Assembly Bill 306 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB306 impacts on local building decarbonization (this bill adds-in Wildland-Urban Interface code and locks in building standards at the time of project application submittal until 10 years have passed from submittal). 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission 

Thursday, May 29, 2025  

CONGRESSWOMAN LATEEFAH SIMON TOWN HALL at 6 pm 

Location: Emeryville Senior Center 

Use link to RSVP and receive details for attending 

Early Arrival is HIGHLY Recommended 

https://simon.house.gov/RSVP 

Friday, May 30, 2025 

ONGOING EL CERRITO PLAZA from 4 – 5 PM 

Location: at El Cerrito Plaza on San Pablo Avenue 

Focus: Every Friday Protect Due Process and Melt ICE 

Indivisible Euclid 

https://indivisibleeb.org/events/month/ 

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm 

Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley 

Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music 

Indivisible Elmwood 

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event 

Saturday, May 31, 2025 

STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm 

Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom 

Focus: Every Saturday, Stop Doge Destruction, Resist authoritarian takeover. 

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event 

Sunday, June 1, 2025 – no city meetings found 

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++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, June 3, 2025 +++++++++++ 

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 3, 2025 

Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607877512 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)  

Meeting ID: 160 787 7512 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas 

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 3, 2025 

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

CEREMONIAL MATTERS:  

Adjournment in Memory Robert Sheppard, Berkeley Resident 

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 

PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS 

PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS 

AGENDA on CONSENT: 

1. 2^nd reading – Amendment FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,961-N.S. adjustments $85,720,135 (gross) and $58,279,646 (net)
2. Numainville, City Clerk – Appoint new member to Police Accountability Board
3. Hollander, Economic Development – Grant Application $30,000 California Arts Council for the Civic Arts Grant Program
4. Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $222,400, $155,000 Alameda County Coordinator, $67,400 80-84 Bolivar Drive Fence and Gate Replacement
5. Oyekanmi, Finance – Notice of Appropriations Limit for FY 2026
6. Gilman, HHCS – Appointment of Noemi C. Doohan, M.D. PhD, as Public Health Officer
7. Gilman, HHCS – Contract $325,000 with SEP Technology Consulting, LLC for Environmental Health Database Migration to Accela Cloud 6/1/2025 – 6/30/2026
8. Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $120,000 Funding Support from Essential Access Health to conduct public health services
9. Fong, IT Amend Contract add $971,784 total $1,945,589 with AHEAD, Inc Using California Department of General Services Software Licensing Program for period 1/31/2023 – 6/30.2028
10. Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 112798-1 add $600,000 total $1,149,411 with Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System Professional Services from 9/14/2016 – 6/30/2027
11. Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000281 add $920,000 total $2,638,633 with ConvergeOne for Avaya Administration, Maintenance and Support from 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027
12. Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32400095 add $309,000 total $592,500 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
13. Fong, IT – Contract $1,051,000 with CompuCom Systems for professional service through 6/30/2027
14. Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 31900042 add $28,000 total $181,756 with CivicPlus for online recreation registration and reservation system 11/30/25 – 11/30/2026
15. Ferris, Parks – Contract $195,898 with BayGreen, Inc for mobile Pumpout and Related Services for 3years with option to renew for additional 2 years not to exceed $150,725 total $345,623
16. Ferris, Parks – Contract $200,000 with Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for erosion control improvements
17. Ferris, Parks – Contract $10,781,000 with 10% contingency $1,078,100 with E.F. Brett & Company, Inc for MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. for seismic retrofit and renovation project at 1730 Oregon and reject bid protest of W.E. Lyons Construction Co. 2^nd lowest bidder
18. Louis, Police – Amend Contract No 32500009 add $50,000 total $100,000 with Dixon Resources Unlimited
19. Taplin, co-sponsors Ishii, Humbert, Tregub – Relinquishment of funds for Berkeley Humane 11^th Annual Pints and Paws Fundraiser
20. Tregub, co-sponsors O’Keefe, Taplin, Ishi – Relinquishment of funds to Taste of Downtown Berkeley 2025 Event
21. Tregub, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra – Resolution in Opposition to California Assembly Bill 942 Net energy metering
22. Tregub, co-sponsor – Lunaparra – Resolution opposing the removal of USPS Mailboxes at the Berkeley Main Post Office
23. Tregub, so-sponsor – Resolution is Support of Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislation AB 1243 and SB 684
24. Tregub, co-sponsor Lunaparra - Oxford for all quick-build class IV bicycle facility (protected bike lane) on the east side of Oxford and Fulton between Hearst and Bancroft Way
25. Blackaby, so-sponsors Ishii, Humbert, Taplin – Relinquishment of funds for Berkeley Baby Book Project

26. Hollander, Economic Development – Re-Establishment Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District
27. Walker, HR – Conduct a Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts
28. Klein, Planning – ZAB appeal 1950-1998 Shattuck at University Use Permit #ZP2023-0040

29. Oyekanmi, Finance - Section 115 Trust Investment Report from Inception to Period Ended 6/30/2024

• CM bring back on July 8 for companion report - Commission on Disability – Refer to City Attorney the requirement to include a clause in all relevant City of Berkeley Contracts that obligates vendors to supply digital content, intended for or likely to be posted to the City website to be compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Removed by CM - Klein, Planning – LPC appeal of 2138 Kittredge, Landmark Application #LMIN2024-0006
• Referred to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation Environment and Sustainability Committee (FITES) - Submission from Commission on Disability with companion report from Public Works requesting sent to FITES a. Commission on Disability – Refer to City Attorney to include in City of Berkeley Contracts that impact public right of way a clause that obligates City Contractors to comply with Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), b. Davis, Public Works - Companion report – send to FITES Committee
• Referred to Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Committee - a. Commission on the Status of Women – Refer to CM to direct Department of Health and Human Services to draft materials to provide homeowners vulnerable to exploitation, b. Companion Report Gilman, HHCS – Refer to Land Use Committee to study requirements for producing and distributing educational resources and assign budget and referral ranking

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++ 

LAND USE CALENDAR 

• 1950-1998 Shattuck at University– (McDonald’s corner) 6/3/2025
• 2138 Kittredge (California Theater) – to be rescheduled, previously scheduled for 6/3/2025
• 2655 Shattuck 7/22/2025
• 2425 Durant – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) 7/29/2025

• New date coming - June 3 (new date and time) (4:30 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
• June 26 (6 pm) Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
• July 8 COMPREHENSIVE Homeless Response Presentation

• Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)

• Formerly scheduled for May 13 (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

1. Reimagining Public Safety Update
2. Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
3. Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report

• Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
• Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation

• Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

++++ How to get on or off the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary email list ++++++++ 

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