Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, May 9-16
Worth Noting:
Fire season is here with the first Red Flag Warning from 11 pm Friday until 6 am Monday
Monday - The Agenda and Rules Committee on Monday at 2:30 pm takes up two pages of space. The proposed new commission chart was inserted to make Item 37 easier to read.
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm has only two action items. Item 29 under ACTION is the Audit of Berkeley Police Response.
Wednesday – Special Transportation meeting at 6 pm on the California/Dwight intersection. The Parks and Waterfront Commission is at 7 pm. The potential fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park that was previously rejected by Parks Commissioners is back again.
Thursday – The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm. The Police Review Commission is meeting Thursday at 7 pm not Wednesday.
There are still spots left for the free Virtual Screening of the Rights of Nature Film Invisible Hand and the Q&A with the Directors at 6 pm May 23. Email hammargrenkelly@gmail.com to register for the film and Q&A. Simon Bramwell one of six Extinction Rebellion activists acquitted April 15 in London stated it was wrong that companies and rights and nature didn’t.
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, May 9, 2021 - Mother’s Day
Monday, May 10, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89116593118
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 1659 3118
AGENDA: Agenda planning for May 25, CONSENT: 1. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 2. Minutes for approval, 3. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 4. Assessment: Berkeley Property Owners Business Improvement District - Downtown FY22 & Authorize contract with Downtown Business Association (DBA) $7,285,257 for 7/1/2021-12/31/2026, 5. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 6. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 7. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 8. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 9. Contract $100,000 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Health Education Activities 6/1/2021-6/30/2022 outreach to Latinx, particularly day laborer and domestic workers, 10. Revenue Grant Funding Support from Steate of CA Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health related to Marijuana Act, $1,000,000 5/1/2021-4/30/2024, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support State of CA Public Health Services, 1-CHDP $353,395, 2-MCAH $332,000, 3-Tobacco $300,000, 4. Immunizations $42,204, 5-Public Heal Emergency Preparedness $257,000, 12. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 13. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 14. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 15. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 16. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 17. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 18. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 19. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 22. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 23. Surplus Lands Act AB 1255 requires jurisdictions to compile and report annually an inventory of surplus lands to CA Dept of Housing and Community Development, 24. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 25. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 26. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 27. Arreguin-Support AB 1177 CA Banking Options Act (zero fee, zero penalty financial services would eliminate exploitative alternatives such check cashing and pre-paid debit cards), 28. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 29. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin Holocaust Remembrance Day, 30. Wengraf-Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 31. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 32. FY22 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 33. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 34. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 35. a. Grant Allocation Recommendation for Programs from Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts (SSBPE), b. CM approve SSBPE recommendations 1-13 (not 14 & 15) and uphold previously Public Health allocation $339,374. 36.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 37. Droste-cosponsors Kesarwani Robinson, Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery Refer to the CM and City Attorney to bring back changes to the enabling legislation phased approach Phase 1: prioritize merging Homeless Commission & Homeless Services Panel of Experts and merging Housing Advisory Commission & Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, Phase 2: see chart
Additional considerations Staff to bring forward recommendations on consolidations one by one, CM and commissions to consider federal state or other mandates that might be impacted, what elements to keep, update or retire, relevant topics/issues, number of commissioners, qualifications, standing committees, volunteer workload and capacity.
| Existing Commission
| New Commission Name (suggested)
|
| Commission on Climate and the Environment (18 members) | Zero Waste, Energy, Community Environmental Advisory, and Animal Care
|
| Parks, Recreation, Waterfront (special Marina subcommittee)
| Children, Youth, and Recreation and Parks and Waterfront
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| Peace, Justice, and Human Welfare (mayor and council appointees only eliminates representatives of the poor) | Peace and Justice Commission and Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
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| Public Health Commission & Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
| Community Health Commission and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
|
| Housing Advisory Commission (Phase 1 priority consolidation) | Measure O and Housing Advisory Commission
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| Homeless Services Panel of Experts (Phase 1 priority consolidation) | Homeless Commission and Measure P Homeless Services Panel of Experts
|
| Public Works and Transportation
| Public Works and Transportation
|
| Planning
| Planning and Cannabis |
| All other commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth | |
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97392842150
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 9284 2150
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, Chair announcements, Director’s Report, 8. City of Berkeley Teen Vaccination Campaign, 9. Election Chair, 10. Introductions, 11. Discussion Trigger Warnings, 12-14 Appointments to subcommittees, 18. Vice Mayor Lori Droste.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, May 11 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84138848278
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 3884 8278
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Ordinance Regulating Police acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 2. FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368 (net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $1,800,000 ($1,100,000 Dock O&K Electrical upgrade, $700,000 Community partnerships COVID-19 testing, quarantine and vaccine), 4. Contract $300,000 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with The Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for older adults, 5. Add $146,304 total $355,822 thru 6/30/2022 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping services, 6. Add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2021 (to be carried over to FY 2022 and then encumbered) with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services Act funded programs, 7. Add $55,000 total $90,000 thru 6/1/2021-6-30/2022 with GoGoGrandparent Technologies for Transportation Services for Senior and the Disabled, 8. Revenue Grant application funding from Alameda Co. for Public Health Services FY2022 ($93,187 Foster Care, $178,778 Berkeley High & Berkeley Tech, $193,175 school linked Measure A, $76,290 Tobacco Prevention), 9. Revenue Grant application to Essential Access Health for $180,000 for public health promotion, 10. Salary Resolution SEIU 1021 Accountant II hourly range $45.6375-$54.1916, 11. Add $209,980 total $614,980 extend term 5/14/2021- 6/30/2024, 12. Mills contract 1 Orchard Lane, 13. Mills contract 1581 LeRoy Ave, 14. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans – transfer two portions of City’s right of way on Gilman to Caltrans, 15. Arreguin co-sponsors Droste, Bartlett, Robinson – Support AB 550 Speed Safety cameras and request Berkeley be included as one of the pilot cities, 16. Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn, Kesarwani- AB 43 Safe Streets gives cities flexibility in reducing speed limits, 17. Arreguin co-sponsor Kesarwani – Support AB 629 require MTC to designate transit priority corridors and create pilot of multi-operator transit fare passes, 18. Arreguin - Amending COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance Relating to Commercial Leases, 19. Arreguin – Resolution committing to the C40 race to Zero www.citiesracetozero.org Berkeley to be carbon neutral/net zero by 2045 – global warming was 0.8°C in 2018 and ≈1.2°C in 2020 major action needed worldwide to stay at or below global warming of 1.5°C, 20. Taplin - Proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Month, 21. Taplin co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution in support of Green New Deal for Cities 2021, 22. Taplin – Budget Referral Traffic Calming at Ashby & California, Sacramento & Channing, Cedar & 9th, 6th & Channing, Sacramento & Russell, Channing & San Pablo, 23. Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – Support Roadmap Home 2030 Plan (Home 2030 funders include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), 24. Hahn, co-sponsors- Harrison, Arreguin – Support AB 1289 Smart Climate Agriculture and AB 558 CA School Plant-based Food and Beverage Program, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Harrison – Support SB-15 rezone idle retail sites to allow for affordable housing, 26. Robinson cosponsors Hahn, Wengraf Support Senator Warren’s Student Loan Debt Relief, 27. Robinson co-sponsors Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin – Support AB 1238 & AB 122 repeal jaywalking laws and bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, ACTION: 28. Published charges: Mental Health Clinical Services, 29. Audit Report: Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response, INFORMATION: 30. Energy Commission Work Plan, 31. Streets Audit Wins National Recognition.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, May 12 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 10 – 11:30 am
Requires pre-registration use link
AGENDA: Rent Board Registration 101, Registering Your Rental Property.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 5. Updates, 6. Discussion of Possible Homeless Ombudsman Position, 7. Accessibility Update at Pathways, 8. Update Homeless Panel of Experts Recommendations for Measure P Spending.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Housing Advisory Commission Special meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96267647237
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6764 7237
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Discussion and Action on West Berkeley Service Center’s Application for COB Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, 8. Presentation: Annual Western Monarch Butterfly Monitoring at Aquatic Park, 9. Discussion/Action potential fitness at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. PRW/Operation Budget, 11. Update on Proposed Ferry/Pier Project & BMASP, 12. Refuse Service Parks/Marina
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Dwight Way/California Street Intersection Project at 6 pm
Zoom and links will be posted on city website on May 12,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/californiadwight/
Agenda: Project features on webpage
Thursday, May 13, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89118687489
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 1868 7489
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators for IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Chiefs Association Public Employees Local 1.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 – 10 pm, (note meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 13)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair Report, 6. PRC Officer Report, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. a. Consider draft Policy 606, Warrant Service, b. Review BPD issues implementing Policy 300 Use of Force, c. Whether participate in scenario-based use-of-force training, d. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained in use, e. Update transition to Police Accountability Board and Director of Police Accountability, 10.a. Consider making recommendations to new Board for handling complaints, b. Discuss vaccination status sworn officers, c. Lexipol policies: 324-Media Policies, 403-Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity and Investigation, 804-Records Maintenance and Release.
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98029164696
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 980 2916 4696
AGENDA: 2. 1730 Blake – on consent– construct one 3-story, single family dwelling average and maximum height 33 ft, zoning R-2 - 2nd house on parcel
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907 (this link was created using the meeting ID, the zoom link posted with the agenda is expired, look for a corrected zoom link in agenda after Monday. Expect it to be the same as the one here created using the meeting ID)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Discussion/Action: Police Dept Overview #2 (Interim Chief Jennifer Lewis), Specialized Care Unit (Dr. Lisa Warhuus), Community Survey (NICJR), Community Engagement (NICJR), Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing (Opton, Ghosh, Cheema, Dangerfield, Lindheim, Mizell, Harger, Hyde) Cummunity Engagement (Fine, Harger, Malvido, Lutzker, Ejigu, Blake)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
AC Transit Talks, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Use website for all links: https://www.actransit.org/talks
AGENDA: Purpose of meetings to provide community updates on bus service, health and safety and communicate with Board Directors Jovanka Beckles for Richmond/North Richmond/San Pablo/Albany/Berkeley/Kensington/El Sorbrante
Friday, May 14, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Saturday, May 15, 2021 & Sunday, May 16, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) TBD
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
1733 Fourth (alterations to building) 5/13/2021
2110 Haste 5/10/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
1633 Sixth 5/12/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
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
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
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
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Free Virtual Screening of the Rights of Nature film
Invisible Hand
and Q&A with the directors
sponsored by Sustainable Berkeley Coalition and Berkeley Citizens Action
Register at
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/berkeley-give-nature-a-chance/
via email to hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
early registration is recommended
the free virtual screening and Q&A is limited to 100 participants
If you have any questions contact Kelly Hammargren at hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
Q&A with the directors: 6 pm, Sunday, May 23.
The 85 minute documentary film is available for viewing from
4:00 pm PDT Saturday, May 22 to Sunday, May 23, 6 pm PDT
Audiences have said INVISIBLE HAND is a “game changing” story about Rights of Nature and global battle between capitalism and democracy. Last Born in the Wilderness host Patrick Farnsworth has called the film “really, really beautiful” and “incredibly moving.”
“We are honored to receive these awards for documenting the Rights of Nature story,” said Pribanic. “This is a turning point in the story of our culture, where the Indigenous legacy that once protected this land can resurface to take on capitalism and defend Nature’s rights.”
What this documentary is offering is a way forward through Rights of Nature. You hear time and time again that a corporation has the rights of a person. The idea that Nature has no rights whatsoever is absurd,” ~ Mark Ruffalo
The Rights of Nature in BerkeleyThe Resolution to Recognize the Rights of Nature is submitted by Councilmember Cheryl Davila for consideration by the Berkeley City Council at the October 27, 2020 City Council regular meeting.
On October 13, 2020, the Berkeley City Council Agenda and Policy Committee removed Recognize the Rights of Nature from the proposed October 27, 2020 City Council agenda and referred the item to the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee (FITES).
On March 3, 2021 FITES voted to forward the Rights of Nature to the full City Council with a qualified positive recommendation the final resolved clause of the draft resolution to place obligation on the City not the residents.
On March 15 at the Agenda and Rules Policy Committee Mayor Arreguin said he was opposed to recognizing the rights of nature.
The item was left on the council agenda for March 30.
At the March 30 council meeting Mayor Arreguin said he supported the Rights of Nature and recommended moving the item to the consent calendar as a referral to the Peace and Justice Commission.
At the same meeting after the consent vote approving the referral, the City Manager stated the Peace and Justice Commission would not be meeting because staff supporting the Peace and Justice Commission had been reassigned to support the EOC (Emergency Operation Center) for the COVID-19 emergency.
Rights of Nature, legislative examples, history, timeline, documents and references,
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/what-are-rights-of-nature/
Worth Noting:
Fire season is here with the first Red Flag Warning from 11 pm Friday until 6 am Monday
Monday - The Agenda and Rules Committee on Monday at 2:30 pm takes up two pages of space. The proposed new commission chart was inserted to make Item 37 easier to read.
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm has only two action items. Item 29 under ACTION is the Audit of Berkeley Police Response.
Wednesday – Special Transportation meeting at 6 pm on the California/Dwight intersection. The Parks and Waterfront Commission is at 7 pm. The potential fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park that was previously rejected by Parks Commissioners is back again.
Thursday – The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm. The Police Review Commission is meeting Thursday at 7 pm not Wednesday.
There are still spots left for the free Virtual Screening of the Rights of Nature Film Invisible Hand and the Q&A with the Directors at 6 pm May 23. Email hammargrenkelly@gmail.com to register for the film and Q&A. Simon Bramwell one of six Extinction Rebellion activists acquitted April 15 in London stated it was wrong that companies and rights and nature didn’t.
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, May 9, 2021 - Mother’s Day
Monday, May 10, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89116593118
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 1659 3118
AGENDA: Agenda planning for May 25, CONSENT: 1. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 2. Minutes for approval, 3. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 4. Assessment: Berkeley Property Owners Business Improvement District - Downtown FY22 & Authorize contract with Downtown Business Association (DBA) $7,285,257 for 7/1/2021-12/31/2026, 5. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 6. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 7. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 8. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 9. Contract $100,000 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Health Education Activities 6/1/2021-6/30/2022 outreach to Latinx, particularly day laborer and domestic workers, 10. Revenue Grant Funding Support from Steate of CA Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health related to Marijuana Act, $1,000,000 5/1/2021-4/30/2024, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support State of CA Public Health Services, 1-CHDP $353,395, 2-MCAH $332,000, 3-Tobacco $300,000, 4. Immunizations $42,204, 5-Public Heal Emergency Preparedness $257,000, 12. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 13. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 14. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 15. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 16. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 17. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 18. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 19. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 22. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 23. Surplus Lands Act AB 1255 requires jurisdictions to compile and report annually an inventory of surplus lands to CA Dept of Housing and Community Development, 24. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 25. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 26. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 27. Arreguin-Support AB 1177 CA Banking Options Act (zero fee, zero penalty financial services would eliminate exploitative alternatives such check cashing and pre-paid debit cards), 28. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 29. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin Holocaust Remembrance Day, 30. Wengraf-Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 31. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 32. FY22 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 33. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 34. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 35. a. Grant Allocation Recommendation for Programs from Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts (SSBPE), b. CM approve SSBPE recommendations 1-13 (not 14 & 15) and uphold previously Public Health allocation $339,374. 36.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 37. Droste-cosponsors Kesarwani Robinson, Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery Refer to the CM and City Attorney to bring back changes to the enabling legislation phased approach Phase 1: prioritize merging Homeless Commission & Homeless Services Panel of Experts and merging Housing Advisory Commission & Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, Phase 2: see chart
Additional considerations Staff to bring forward recommendations on consolidations one by one, CM and commissions to consider federal state or other mandates that might be impacted, what elements to keep, update or retire, relevant topics/issues, number of commissioners, qualifications, standing committees, volunteer workload and capacity.
| Existing Commission
| New Commission Name (suggested)
|
| Commission on Climate and the Environment (18 members) | Zero Waste, Energy, Community Environmental Advisory, and Animal Care
|
| Parks, Recreation, Waterfront (special Marina subcommittee)
| Children, Youth, and Recreation and Parks and Waterfront
|
| Peace, Justice, and Human Welfare (mayor and council appointees only eliminates representatives of the poor) | Peace and Justice Commission and Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
|
| Public Health Commission & Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
| Community Health Commission and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
|
| Housing Advisory Commission (Phase 1 priority consolidation) | Measure O and Housing Advisory Commission
|
| Homeless Services Panel of Experts (Phase 1 priority consolidation) | Homeless Commission and Measure P Homeless Services Panel of Experts
|
| Public Works and Transportation
| Public Works and Transportation
|
| Planning
| Planning and Cannabis |
| All other commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth | |
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97392842150
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 9284 2150
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, Chair announcements, Director’s Report, 8. City of Berkeley Teen Vaccination Campaign, 9. Election Chair, 10. Introductions, 11. Discussion Trigger Warnings, 12-14 Appointments to subcommittees, 18. Vice Mayor Lori Droste.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, May 11 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84138848278
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 3884 8278
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Ordinance Regulating Police acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 2. FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368 (net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $1,800,000 ($1,100,000 Dock O&K Electrical upgrade, $700,000 Community partnerships COVID-19 testing, quarantine and vaccine), 4. Contract $300,000 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with The Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for older adults, 5. Add $146,304 total $355,822 thru 6/30/2022 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping services, 6. Add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2021 (to be carried over to FY 2022 and then encumbered) with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services Act funded programs, 7. Add $55,000 total $90,000 thru 6/1/2021-6-30/2022 with GoGoGrandparent Technologies for Transportation Services for Senior and the Disabled, 8. Revenue Grant application funding from Alameda Co. for Public Health Services FY2022 ($93,187 Foster Care, $178,778 Berkeley High & Berkeley Tech, $193,175 school linked Measure A, $76,290 Tobacco Prevention), 9. Revenue Grant application to Essential Access Health for $180,000 for public health promotion, 10. Salary Resolution SEIU 1021 Accountant II hourly range $45.6375-$54.1916, 11. Add $209,980 total $614,980 extend term 5/14/2021- 6/30/2024, 12. Mills contract 1 Orchard Lane, 13. Mills contract 1581 LeRoy Ave, 14. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans – transfer two portions of City’s right of way on Gilman to Caltrans, 15. Arreguin co-sponsors Droste, Bartlett, Robinson – Support AB 550 Speed Safety cameras and request Berkeley be included as one of the pilot cities, 16. Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn, Kesarwani- AB 43 Safe Streets gives cities flexibility in reducing speed limits, 17. Arreguin co-sponsor Kesarwani – Support AB 629 require MTC to designate transit priority corridors and create pilot of multi-operator transit fare passes, 18. Arreguin - Amending COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance Relating to Commercial Leases, 19. Arreguin – Resolution committing to the C40 race to Zero www.citiesracetozero.org Berkeley to be carbon neutral/net zero by 2045 – global warming was 0.8°C in 2018 and ≈1.2°C in 2020 major action needed worldwide to stay at or below global warming of 1.5°C, 20. Taplin - Proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Month, 21. Taplin co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution in support of Green New Deal for Cities 2021, 22. Taplin – Budget Referral Traffic Calming at Ashby & California, Sacramento & Channing, Cedar & 9th, 6th & Channing, Sacramento & Russell, Channing & San Pablo, 23. Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – Support Roadmap Home 2030 Plan (Home 2030 funders include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), 24. Hahn, co-sponsors- Harrison, Arreguin – Support AB 1289 Smart Climate Agriculture and AB 558 CA School Plant-based Food and Beverage Program, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Harrison – Support SB-15 rezone idle retail sites to allow for affordable housing, 26. Robinson cosponsors Hahn, Wengraf Support Senator Warren’s Student Loan Debt Relief, 27. Robinson co-sponsors Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin – Support AB 1238 & AB 122 repeal jaywalking laws and bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, ACTION: 28. Published charges: Mental Health Clinical Services, 29. Audit Report: Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response, INFORMATION: 30. Energy Commission Work Plan, 31. Streets Audit Wins National Recognition.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, May 12 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 10 – 11:30 am
Requires pre-registration use link
AGENDA: Rent Board Registration 101, Registering Your Rental Property.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 5. Updates, 6. Discussion of Possible Homeless Ombudsman Position, 7. Accessibility Update at Pathways, 8. Update Homeless Panel of Experts Recommendations for Measure P Spending.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Housing Advisory Commission Special meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96267647237
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6764 7237
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Discussion and Action on West Berkeley Service Center’s Application for COB Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, 8. Presentation: Annual Western Monarch Butterfly Monitoring at Aquatic Park, 9. Discussion/Action potential fitness at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. PRW/Operation Budget, 11. Update on Proposed Ferry/Pier Project & BMASP, 12. Refuse Service Parks/Marina
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Dwight Way/California Street Intersection Project at 6 pm
Zoom and links will be posted on city website on May 12,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/californiadwight/
Agenda: Project features on webpage
Thursday, May 13, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89118687489
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 1868 7489
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators for IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Chiefs Association Public Employees Local 1.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 – 10 pm, (note meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 13)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair Report, 6. PRC Officer Report, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. a. Consider draft Policy 606, Warrant Service, b. Review BPD issues implementing Policy 300 Use of Force, c. Whether participate in scenario-based use-of-force training, d. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained in use, e. Update transition to Police Accountability Board and Director of Police Accountability, 10.a. Consider making recommendations to new Board for handling complaints, b. Discuss vaccination status sworn officers, c. Lexipol policies: 324-Media Policies, 403-Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity and Investigation, 804-Records Maintenance and Release.
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98029164696
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 980 2916 4696
AGENDA: 2. 1730 Blake – on consent– construct one 3-story, single family dwelling average and maximum height 33 ft, zoning R-2 - 2nd house on parcel
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907 (this link was created using the meeting ID, the zoom link posted with the agenda is expired, look for a corrected zoom link in agenda after Monday. Expect it to be the same as the one here created using the meeting ID)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Discussion/Action: Police Dept Overview #2 (Interim Chief Jennifer Lewis), Specialized Care Unit (Dr. Lisa Warhuus), Community Survey (NICJR), Community Engagement (NICJR), Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing (Opton, Ghosh, Cheema, Dangerfield, Lindheim, Mizell, Harger, Hyde) Cummunity Engagement (Fine, Harger, Malvido, Lutzker, Ejigu, Blake)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
AC Transit Talks, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Use website for all links: https://www.actransit.org/talks
AGENDA: Purpose of meetings to provide community updates on bus service, health and safety and communicate with Board Directors Jovanka Beckles for Richmond/North Richmond/San Pablo/Albany/Berkeley/Kensington/El Sorbrante
Friday, May 14, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Saturday, May 15, 2021 & Sunday, May 16, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) TBD
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
1733 Fourth (alterations to building) 5/13/2021
2110 Haste 5/10/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
1633 Sixth 5/12/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
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
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
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
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Free Virtual Screening of the Rights of Nature film
Invisible Hand
and Q&A with the directors
sponsored by Sustainable Berkeley Coalition and Berkeley Citizens Action
Register at
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/berkeley-give-nature-a-chance/
via email to hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
early registration is recommended
the free virtual screening and Q&A is limited to 100 participants
If you have any questions contact Kelly Hammargren at hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
Q&A with the directors: 6 pm, Sunday, May 23.
The 85 minute documentary film is available for viewing from
4:00 pm PDT Saturday, May 22 to Sunday, May 23, 6 pm PDT
Audiences have said INVISIBLE HAND is a “game changing” story about Rights of Nature and global battle between capitalism and democracy. Last Born in the Wilderness host Patrick Farnsworth has called the film “really, really beautiful” and “incredibly moving.”
“We are honored to receive these awards for documenting the Rights of Nature story,” said Pribanic. “This is a turning point in the story of our culture, where the Indigenous legacy that once protected this land can resurface to take on capitalism and defend Nature’s rights.”
What this documentary is offering is a way forward through Rights of Nature. You hear time and time again that a corporation has the rights of a person. The idea that Nature has no rights whatsoever is absurd,” ~ Mark Ruffalo
The Rights of Nature in Berkeley
The Resolution to Recognize the Rights of Nature is submitted by Councilmember Cheryl Davila for consideration by the Berkeley City Council at the October 27, 2020 City Council regular meeting.
On October 13, 2020, the Berkeley City Council Agenda and Policy Committee removed Recognize the Rights of Nature from the proposed October 27, 2020 City Council agenda and referred the item to the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee (FITES).
On March 3, 2021 FITES voted to forward the Rights of Nature to the full City Council with a qualified positive recommendation the final resolved clause of the draft resolution to place obligation on the City not the residents.
On March 15 at the Agenda and Rules Policy Committee Mayor Arreguin said he was opposed to recognizing the rights of nature.
The item was left on the council agenda for March 30.
At the March 30 council meeting Mayor Arreguin said he supported the Rights of Nature and recommended moving the item to the consent calendar as a referral to the Peace and Justice Commission.
At the same meeting after the consent vote approving the referral, the City Manager stated the Peace and Justice Commission would not be meeting because staff supporting the Peace and Justice Commission had been reassigned to support the EOC (Emergency Operation Center) for the COVID-19 emergency.
Rights of Nature, legislative examples, history, timeline, documents and references,
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/what-are-rights-of-nature/
