Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, Jan. 24-Feb.3
Worth Noting:
The coming week feels quieter despite 19 counted meetings including two community group meetings. City Council meetings fill Tuesday with the special meeting at 4 pm on amending (Berkeley Municipal Code) BMC 14 & 23 modifying off-street parking minimums and establishing maximums and regular Council meeting at 6 pm.
Thursday at 10 am the Council Budget and Finance Committee will take up the Tax Equity Measure. This measure is about property taxes and relates to properties in the formerly redlined areas being over charged, i.e, counting crawl spaces and other uninhabitable space as livable and properties in north Berkeley being undercharged by improperly under counting the sq footage of livable space.
There are two community meetings, one Wednesday at 6:30 pm and one Saturday at 10 am to present turning the former Santa Fe Right-of-Way from Ward to Blake into a park.
The first community workshop for the Berkeley Marina Specific Plan is Thursday at 6:30 pm
Sunday, January 24, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, January 25, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84977897399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 7789 7399
AGENDA: 2. Service Animals Welcome Training, 3. Vision 2025 Sustainable Food Policies, 4. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community program, 5. Request CA State Legislature actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality.
Civic Arts Commission Civic Center Visioning Committee, 12pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81923274095
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 2327 4095
Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84992094173
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 9209 4173
Agenda Planning for February 9, 2021 regular 6 pm Council meeting: 2nd reading 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 6. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 7. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, ACTION: 8. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 9. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 10. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief, 11. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change, 12. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, 13. Referrals to CM, Measure P Homeless Panel of Experts, Health and Life Enrichment policy committee to establish priorities for Allocation Measure P Funds FY2022, REFERRALS FOR SCHEDULING: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Officerholder Account, 10. Relinquishments and grants from office budgets, 11. Amendments to BERA, UNSCHEDULED: Reorganization Commissions for Budget Recovery, (packet 192 pages)
Special Closed Session City Council, 4:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84662339508
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 846 6233 9508
Agenda: 1. Appointment City Attorney, 2. Conference Labor Negotiators IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employee Union Local 1,
Peace and Justice Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506819543
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 835 0681 9543
AGENDA: 7. FY2022 Workplan
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 5. Projects/Goals for 2021, 6. Coordination & communication with Solano businesses as COVID restrictions continue
City Council, (3 meetings, 3 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Special Closed Council Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82899714502
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 828 9971 4502
Agenda: Pending Litigation Stahschmidt v. Berkeley RG 20069713
Special Council Meeting, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354849181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 873 5484 9181
Agenda: Zoning Ordinance Amendments that Reform Residential Off-Street Parking, BMC 14 and 23, modify off-street minimums, impose parking maximums, amend Residential Permit Program (RPP), Institute Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Regular Council Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354849181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 873 5484 9181
Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Contract add $49,000 total $97,850 thru 1-31-2022 for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation (INN) Planning and “Help@Hand” Technology Suite Project Coordination Services with Resource, Development Associates for Planning and Project Coordination Services, 2. Contract $150,000 4/1/2021 – 6/3-/2023 with Easy Does It for Wheelchair services for Seniors and Disabled, 3. Accept Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and Street Level Imagery Project, 4. Contract $3,477,475 with Sposeto Engineering for Central Berkeley Transportation & Infrastructure Improvements Project, 5. Contract $2,074,469 (includes 10% contingency $188,588) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 6. Contract $979,349 2/1/2021 – 3/31/2024 with Toole Design for Planning, Design and Engineering of Southside Complete Streets Project, 7. Resolution 2nd addendum to Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan (application for funding grant from Alameda Co FY 2022-2026), 8. a&b, People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 9. Confirm Community Appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 10. Budget Referral to reinstate partial funding for Gun Buyback, 11. Short Term Referral to City Manager, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Planning Commission to Amend ADU Zoning ordinance and Berkeley Fire Code, ACTION: 12. ZAB Appeal 1850 & 1862 Arch removed & rescheduled 2/23/2021, 13. Berkeley 2020 Pedestrian Plan, 14. Public Works Commission Recommendation for the Five-Year Paving Plan, 15. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at all Parking Meters, 16. $8000 to Support Community Refrigerators for homeless, 17. Declare Juneteenth as City Holiday, INFORMATION REPORTS: 19. Phase 3 to Underground Utility Wires,
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Civic Arts Commission, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations: William Byron Rumford Statue, b) BART Plaza Sound Installations, c) Workplan, 7. Action a) Muralist for James Kenny Park, b) Panelists for FY22 Grant Application Reviews, e) Funding of $14,000 for Veterans Building, f) Endorsement of Turtle Island Monument Project,
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94783105184
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 947 8310 5184
AGENDA: 4. Annual Workplan, 5. Presentation Measure FF Budget Priorities, 6. Presentation Prioritized Dispatch for Re-Imagining Public Safety
Energy Commission, 4:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98207287340
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 982 0728 7340
AGENDA: 4. Presentation draft Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Strategy (BEBES), 6. 2021 Workplan,
Santa Fe ROW potential new park – a Prop 68 grant community meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/PRW_Capital_Improvments_Program_(CIP).aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93485975787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 934 8597 5787
AGENDA: potential park 4 blocks Ward – Blake at Santa Fe Right of Way
Police Review Commission, 7 – 10 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda items, 9. a. Proposed Acquisition & Use of Controlled Equipment Ordinance, b. Update transition to new Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability, 10. a. ask BPD to issue written policy containing instructions to inquiring about supervised release status of detainees and when searches of such persons are allowed, b. election
Thursday, January 28, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82133890701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 3389 0701
AGENDA: 2. Amend Berkeley’s Property Tax Measures and Restore Tax Equity by changing the square footage through comprehensive verification process, 3. Step Up Housing allocation of Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Housing Project at 1367 University, 4. FY 2022 Budget Development Process,
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99073264156
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 990 7326 4156
2. 1720 Delaware – legalize elimination of dwelling unit thru combination with another and convert attic storage to habitable to add 8th and 9th bedrooms to parcel - on consent
3. 2113 Vine – establish service of wine at existing wine retailer & to include outdoor areas, complete landscape improvements – on consent
4. 2421 Fifth St – demolish single-family dwelling and construct two residential buildings, 3-story triplex and 3-story single-family dwelling total 4 new dwellings – on consent
5. 2015 Blake – PREVIEW - merge 7 parcels into 2, demolish 4 existing buildings, relocate and restore 2 existing residential buildings with 7 dwelling units, construct 2 new residential buildings, 3-story 6 unit building with 2 units affordable to low income and 7-story 155 unit with 9 units affordable to very low income and subterranean garage with 93 spaces,
Berkeley Marina Specific Plan (BMASP), 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/BMASP/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93373467062
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 7346 7062
AGENDA: Community Workshop #1, email comments to BMASP@cityofberkeley.info
Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, 6:30 pm (sharp)
Videoconference:
AGENDA: Featuring Barbara Lee to speak on the progressive agenda
Friday, January 29, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Santa Fe ROW potential new park – a Prop 68 grant community meeting, 10 – 11:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/PRW_Capital_Improvments_Program_(CIP).aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96543653982
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 965 4365 3982
AGENDA: potential park 4 blocks Ward – Blake at Santa Fe Right of Way
Sunday, January 31, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
2300 College 2/2/2021
2980 College 2/2/2021
12 Indian Rick Path 2/4/2021
1549 Shattuck 2/2/2021
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, Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID 19 Pandemic
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, FY2021 Mid-Year Report and the Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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