Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, March 28- April 4
Worth Noting:
City Council spring recess starts March 31 and extends through April 19.
Sunday – 2 pm rally for Asian Americans at Aquatic Park organized by 7th graders. The Equity Summit is at 7 pm.
Monday – Deadline is at 5 pm to submit an application to be considered for the Police Accountability Board.
Tuesday – The Regular City Council meeting is at 6 pm. The last item on the agenda is The Rights of Nature.
Wednesday – The Homeless Commission meets at 6 pm. The South Berkeley Community safety Town Hall is at 7 pm.
Thursday – The UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan is on the agenda at the Landmarks Commission. The Public Works Commission Agenda is not available until after Monday.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Asian American Pacific Islander Youth Rising Rally with speakers at 2 – 4 pm
Where: Aquatic Park – Meet at Aquatic Park, 84 Bolivar Drive
What to Bring: masks, signs and love,
Organizers: Berkeley 7th Graders
Equity Summit Series Part 3at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87087838028
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 8783 8028
AGENDA: Learning From Our Elders: Listening And Honoring The Past To Guide The Future (Any trouble joining call 1-510-549-8790) Event led and organized by BIPOC
Monday, March 29, 2021
March 29 at 5 pm is the DEADLINE to submit an application to be considered for the Police Accountability Board
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2c91b15
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88131245345
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 3124 5345
AGENDA: single item 2. Adopt ordinance regulating police acquisition and use of controlled equipment and add BMC 2.64.170 (this has been in process since July 2020)
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:00 – NOTE TIME - MEETING STARTING EARLY
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88348188573
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 883 4818 8573
AGENDA: single item listed 1. Amendments to the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to regulated officeholder accounts and proposed changes to City Council Office Budget Expenditures, discussion of future agenda items not numbered and Reimbursement Policies (officeholder accounts are contributions/donations to the officeholder, i.e. councilmember, mayor, which then can be used by the officeholder – details/explanation in packet pages 5-13)
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81680629249
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 8062 9249
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021, Community services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employees Union Local 1
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82173560000
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 7356 0000
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointments, a. City Attorney, Director of Planning and Development
Regular Council Meeting at 6 pm
Email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81872119058
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 7211 9058
AGENDA CONSENT: 3. Police Accountability Board Ordinance amendment for member LOAs and council-approved alternative commissioner. 4. $24,063 Contracts extended to 6/30/2021 for Center For Independent Living, Pacific Center, & YEAH, 5. Amend Contract add $30,714 total $878,142 with Covenant House – YEAH, Mental Health Services Act Fund, 6. Designate City Labor Negotiators 1/1/2021-12/31/2021, 7. Aide Letter Agreement: Public Employee Union, Local 1/AFSCME Council 57 authorizing 80 hours of additional emergency paid sick leave (EPSL), 8. Amend and extend ERMA to 12/30/2021 $80,000, 9. Contract add $120,000 total $2,154,769 with ESI for IBM hardware and software lease 6/2/2003-6/30/2022, 10. Amend contract add $147,991 total $402,961 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Tyler Technologies for Open Data Portal’s Hosting Services, 11. Contract add $235,000 total $852,200 and extend to 6/30/2023 with TruePoint Solutions for Accela Professional Services, 12. Contract add $68,440 and extend 6/30/2023 with Verint Systems for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Maintenance, 13. Contract add $76,906 total $141,906 to 6/30/2023 with NextRequest for Public Records Act (PRA) Response Software, 14. Contract add $25,000 total $100,014 extend 6/30/2022 with CBF Electric & Data for Wi-Fi Installation, 15. Contract add $200,000 total $249,500 extend 6/30/2023 with Gray Quarter, Inc. for Accela Professional Services, 16. P.O. $512,000 for Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for Professional Services thru 6/20/2022, 17. Add $42,000 total $146,400 contingency $42,800 with Lind Marine to remove derelict and abandoned vessels from Berkeley Marina, 18. Utility Agreement $720,000 for sewer line for future fieldhouse restroom at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, 19. Add $70,000 total $295,400 and extend 12/31/2023 with Street Level Advisors for Development Fee Feasibility Analysis, 20. Budget Referral Police Foot/Bike Patrol in West Berkeley, Beats 11-16, 21. Budget Referral Stop signs at Dwight and California, 22. Letter to Google requesting inclusion of commercial truck routes on google maps platform, 23. Refer to Disability Commission Discussion on East Bay Paratransit and Transportation Needs of Berkeleyans with Disabilities, 24. Providing Unhoused with Fire Extinguishers Council Safety committee qualified positive recommendation to consider fire extinguishers and other fire prevention tools such as wool blankets, 25. Budget Referral New Project Coordinator to implement Electric Mobility Roadmap and Climate Initiatives, 26. Support AB 20 Corporate-Free Elections prohibits businesses from making campaign contributions to candidates for elective office, 27. Support AB 37 requiring vote-by-mail ballots to all voters for every election, 28. Support AB 854 Ellis Act Reform, ACTION: 29. Hearing Bond Financing for 2870 Adeline (Harriet Tubman Terrace Apt) 30. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry – Council Safety Committee forwarded with negative recommendation for Council to take no action, 31. Recognize the Rights of Nature qualified positive recommendation to place obligation on City not residents, Information Reports: 32. FY 2020 4th Quarter Investment report ending 6/30/2020, 33. FY 2021 1st Investment Report ended 9/30/2020, 34. Referral 2nd Dwelling Unit/ADU pilot program to house the homeless, 35. Report Worker’s Comp FY 2019-2020,
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
South Berkeley Community Safety Town Hall at 7 pm
https://tinyurl.com/sberktownhall
AGENDA: pre-register using above tinyurl for videoconference link, Mayor Arreguin, Councilmember Ben Bartlett, Interim Police Chief Jen Louis, guests Councilmembers Dan Kalb, Oakland and John Bauters, Emeryville
Homeless Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Protocol for administering the COVID-19 vaccine to unsheltered homeless, 7. Placing vacancy tax on 2022 ballot with substantial revenue to go towards purchase of motels and hotels to house the homeless, 8. Unsheltered homeless in the downtown.
San Pablo Tennis Courts Meeting at 5 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17314
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99224389333
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 2438 9333 Passcode 210357
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88272906475
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 882 7290 6475
AGENDA: 2. Training – Commissioner Role and Best Practices (Presentation by Redistricting Partners, City Redistricting Consultant)
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94799356196
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 947 9935 6196
AGENDA: 5. 2246 Fifth Street – review and provide advisory comments on design of proposed rehabilitation project, 6. Annual Report (CLG) to State office of Historic Preservation, 7. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage in Berkeley, 8. UC Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) and associated EIR discussion, https://lrdp.berkeley.edu/, 9. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, 10. Potential initiation consideration 2501, 2510, 2514 & 2530 San Pablo Ave.
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: No Agenda posted check after Monday
WETA – Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1:30 pm
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/sites/weta/files/weta-public/currentmeeting/b040121a.pdf
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: (for those tracking WETA – Berkeley Pier/Ferry not listed in agenda)
Friday, April 2, 2021 & Saturday, April 3, 2021 & Sunday, April 4, 2021
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1805 Blake 4/13/2021
1511 Cedar 4/13/2021
800 Dwight 3/30/2021
1480 Dwight 4/13/2021
1030 Euclid 4/1/2021
1157 Francisco 4/13/2021
1336 Gilman 3/30/2021
1514 MLK Jr 4/13/2021
1137 Parker 4/13/2021
2102 San Pablo 4/1/2021
2111 Seventh 4/13/2021
28 Tanglewoods 4/13/2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
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
Systems Realignment
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
This meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
To Check for Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
If you wish to stop receiving the Weekly Summary of City Meetings please forward the weekly summary you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com, If you wish to receive the weekly summary as soon as it is completed, email kellyhammargren@gmail.com to be added to the early email list.
