Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, December 13-20
Worth Noting:
City Council Winter Recess is almost here beginning December 16, 2020 thru January 18, 2021.
What’s Ahead
Monday – Council is voting on the annual appropriations Tuesday evening. The last review by the Budget & Finance Committee will be at 9 am Monday. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission is meeting at 7 pm to review the proposed amendments to the off-street Parking Zoning Ordinance.
CAG (Community Advisory Group for BART developments) meets at 6 pm
Tuesday - It is unlikely Council will get through all the action items on the December 15 City Council Regular 6 pm meeting agenda unless the meeting is extended to run past midnight. All the Councilmembers and Mayor will be tired from a steady run of meetings beginning at 3 pm.. Let’s hope Mayor Arreguin decides early on what should be postponed until January so we don’t have to hang on until 11 pm to get that announcement. Budget Items 42 and 43 and the loan forgiveness 44 all need to be addressed before recess.
Wednesday – The Planning Commission, 7 pm is holding a hearing on the baseline Zoning Ordinance and will be voting to adopt the Adeline Corridor Plan that was modified by Council on December 8.
Thursday – The Community for a Cultural Civic Center meets at noon. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and links. This is an open community group – all are welcome. The Design Review Committee meets at 6 pm.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, December 14, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 9 am – 12 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87092687380
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 9268 7380
Agenda: 2. FY 2020 and FY 2021 Budget Update, 3. General Fund Reserves Replenishment, 4. Assignment of Unassigned General Fund Balance to Reserves, 5. Step Up Housing, $900,000 plus $32,975 Measure P funds, UNSCHEDULED: 6. Tax Equity
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, - 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89124447233
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 2444 7233
Agenda: 2. Listening session Homelessness, 3a&b. A People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 4. Service Animals Welcome Training (training for businesses in responsibilities and access rights of persons with disabilities and service animals), 5. Support Vision 2025 Sustainable Food Policies (movement toward replacing animal-based food with plant-based food) UNSCHEDULED: 6. Unhoused community program (resolution to support neighborhood volunteers adopting an encampment),
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91264575427
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 912 6457 5427
Agenda: 1. ADU Urgency Ordinance which expires end of December, 2. Changes to Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements,
Youth Commission, 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99813540082?pwd=QnFFL1pJSVpTMHFGZE0wUGtnSVpJUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 1354 0082 Passcode: 004327
Agenda: 11. Meeting Moratorium during Shelter in Place, 12. Discussion Trigger Warnings, Items 14 – 24. Subcommittee discussion, appointments and approval,
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 6 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95548545979?pwd=NGF4RTNjMjE1UVJzZExsaDNzNnhGdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 955 4854 5979 Passcode: 716555
Agenda: 3. Introduction Zoning and Development Parameters for Building Form and Desired Uses, 4. Design Standards (Presentation + small group exercises), 5. Desired Uses, Community Amenities and Location (Presentation + small group exercises), 7. Public Comment
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
City Council
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89994401971
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 9440 1971
Agenda: Conference with Legal Counsel, 1. anticipated litigation, 2. pending litigation Sandoval v. COB RG 19016889, Moore v. COB RG 17 863897, COB v. Regents of University of California RG19023058
Special Session, 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81127849616
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 2784 9616
Agenda: 1. Confirm Results Nov 3, 2020 Municipal Election, 2. 2021-2022 Committee and Regional Appointments, 3. Appoint Droste VP Council 12/15/2020-12/15/2021, Appoint Harrison 12/15/2021 – 12/15/2022, 3. 2021 Seating arrangements Kesarwani, Harrison, Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson, Taplin
Regular Council Session, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81127849616
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 2784 9616
Agenda 1. Swearing in newly elected officials, CONSENT: A. Updates COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance (tenant protections), B. Adoption Adeline Corridor Specific Plan, 1. 2nd Reading BMC Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation, 2nd Reading BMC BESO, 3. 2nd Reading Lease Agreement 1947 Center 5th Flr, 4. Ratify COVID-19 Local Emergency, 5. 1444 Fifth Street Settlement, 6. Minutes, 7. Contract $270,000 1/1/2021-6/30/2022 with National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to Manage and Lead a Community Engagement Process to Develop New Paradigm of Public Safety in Berkeley, 8. Amend Contract add $120,000 total $370,000 and extend 1 yr with BOSS for Mental Health Clients living at 2111 McKinley, 9. Amend Contract total $1,272,580 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services, 10. Revenue Accept COVID-19 HHS CARES Act funds, 11. Purchase Software $165,000 12/16/,2020 – 6/30/2021 with Kovarus, LLC, 12. Accept Donation $700,000 from Friends of Tuolumne Camp for construction, 13. Joint Use Agreement between COB and BUSD, 14. Recommendations for T1 Phase 2, 15. FEMA application for $1,875,000 for South Berkeley Senior Center, 16. Accept $100,914 from Bay Area Air Quality Management District to support electrification of City fleet vehicles, 17. Grant Application $52,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission COVID-19 for Healthy Streets, 18. Extend Workforce Agreement with labor organization to 6/30/23 for City capital improvement projects value >$500,000, 19. Continue Sole Source Contract Negotiations with Community Conservation Center, Inc and Ecology Center, Inc., 20. Contract with AC Transit for EasyPass bus pass program for COB employees 1/1/2021-12/31/2025 not to exceed $774,453, 21. Change vendors 3rd Party Administrator for COB Employee Commute Benefit program new vendor BRI (Benefit Resource, Inc), 22. $962,000 to Purchase three Model 600x Regenerative Air Sweeper, 23. $4,5554,575 to purchase 11 Side Loader Collection Trucks with Arata Equipment Co, 24. $327,000 to purchase One Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck, 25. Prohibition of the Resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 26. Allocation $3,000,000 over 2 yr, FY22&23 to Reduce Consumption and Health Impacts of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, 27. Rocky Road: From Auditor Berkeley Streets (maintenance/repair) Significantly underfunded request report back from City Manager by June 15, 2021 and every six months thereafter regarding the status of audit recommendations until reported fully implemented by Public Works Dept., 28. Sponsor 10th MLK Jr. Celebration, 29. Appoint Alexandria Thomas-Rodriguez to the Berkeley Housing Authority, 30. Establishment of Reimaging Public Safety Task Force follow-up to July 14, 2020 Council action on policing. 31. Resolution requesting state legislation for greater flexibility in traffic enforcement, 32. Deferral of Remaining Permit Fees $720,000 for 2009 Addison (Berkeley Rep housing project) for a period of 10 years, 33. Plaque recognizing childhood home of Kamala Harris, 34. Support calling on food companies to implement the requirements of Proposition 12 (Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act passed in 2018 with 12/31/2021 compliance date) as soon as possible by selling only cage free eggs and meat, 35. Procedural Request to Council for FITES committee to continue working on Master Paving Plan, 36. Earmark $2.5 million in Housing Trust Fund for Small Sites program, 37. Support Berkeley Baby Book Project, 38. Support S. 4571-extending census deadline, 39. Refer to City Manager to develop Outdoor Dining Program, ACTION: 40. Zoning Ordinance Modify Minimum Residential off-street parking, impose maximums in transit rich areas, 41. Home Occupation Ordinance, 42. Budget Update, 43. FY 2021Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 44. Support loan forgiveness to Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 45. Amendments of BPD Use of Force Policy 300, C. Urgency Item Local Law Enforcement Policy Pursuant to 11/19/2020 Limited Stay at Home Order and 12/3/2020 Stay at Home Order (curfew protections) law enforcement will not pull over drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians solely for suspicion of violating curfew
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Planning Commission Special Meeting, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92849767287
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 928 4976 7287
Agenda: 9. Public Hearing Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 10. Discussion Zoning Amendment Referrals – Research and Development (adds technological research, fabrication and assemblage), 11. Adeline Corridor Plan Adoption (as changed by Council to add stories)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98986826168
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 989 8682 6168
Agenda: Office Hours
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC)
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas. The Zoom link is the same for all of the Thursday meetings
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 4064 7988
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference, Teleconference, Meeting ID, Agenda: not posted
Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95290498965
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 952 9049 8965
1. 2590 Bancroft Way – Final Design Review – 8-story, 97 units (including 5 very low income), 40 bicycle spaces, no vehicle parking,
2. 3031 Telegraph – Preliminary Design Review – demolish existing commercial building, construct 6-story, 110 units (including 7 very low income units), 112 bicycle spaces, 29 vehicle spaces,
Friday, December 18, 2020, Saturday, December 19, 2020 and Sunday, December 20, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2580 Bancroft 12/14/2020
1530 Buena 12/15/2020
2708 Ellsworth 1/4/2021
1262 Francisco 1/4/2021
1437 Lincoln 12/15/2020
460 Michigan 12/22/2020
1921 Oregon 12/22/2020
2422 Oregon 1/4/2021
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
260 Southampton 1/4/2021
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 – date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
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