Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, May 16-23
Worth Noting:
This is one of the fullest lists of City of Berkeley (CoB) meetings in weeks. This quick summary are the meetings and events worth your attention.
Sunday, May 16 at 10 am – 3 pm Native Garden Tour #3 – Bringing Back Natives, 25 gardens are featured over 4 weeks. Pre-Register for links If we all started filling our gardens and landscapes with native plants we could bask in gardens and open space filled with butterflies, skippers and birds. The decorative and ornamental plants filling the nurseries create food deserts for birds and butterflies.
Monday – CCCC Park Committee at 6 pm features Robin Grossinger from SFEI to speak on Urban Ecology and how to bring biodiversity to our city
Tuesday – City Council special meeting at 6 pm two items, 1. A new process for submitting major legislation, 2. Changing the in lieu mitigation fee calculation from number of units to sq ft – the in lieu fee is the fee paid not to have below market affordable units in a project
Wednesday – Reimagining Public Safety is at 6 pm. The Fire Safety Zoomposium is at 7 pm. You must pre-register for links to the Fire Safety zoomposium.
Thursday – Land Use Committee is at 10:30 am, expect TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) to be finalized. There is no posting yet of the tentative noon CCCC meeting. The seismic study of the Veterans Building and Maudelle Shirek Building (Old City Hall) were scheduled to be completed by May 20. Email Johncaner@gmail.com if you wish to be on the notification list.
Saturday – Everyone who pre-registered for the free virtual screening of the Rights of Nature film Invisible Hand will have access to the film for 24 hours beginning at 4 pm. Limit 100 (25 spots left). Register by emailing hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
Sunday, May 23 - at 10 am – 3 pm Native Garden Tour #4 – Bringing Back Natives, 25 gardens are featured over 4 weeks. Pre-Register for links. Rights of Nature film Invisible Hand Q&A with the directors at 6 pm. Access to the film ends at 6 pm.
The agenda for the May 25th City Council meeting is available for review and comment.
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at 10 am – 3 pm (event is virtual and free)
Register at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/register-2021
Hosted on Zoom and YouTube – see April 25 and May 2 tours at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Home page: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/
Monday, May 17, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87464185769
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 874 6418 5769
AGENDA: 2. American Rescue Plan Act Overview and State Budget Overview (Townsend), 3. American Rescue Plan Preliminary FY2022 Allocations, 4. FY2022 Proposed Budget Presentation
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82547047106
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 825 4704 7106
AGENDA Planning for June 1 Regular Council meeting CONSENT: 1. Waiver of Sanctuary of City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract, 3. Appropriations limit for FY2022, 4. Amend Contract add $225,000 total $3,716,917 with Ghilotti Construction Co, Inc, for Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements, 5. MOU Multi-Agency Policing for Grizzly Peak Blvd (Oakland police Dept, UCB Police, East Bay Regional Park District, BPD, Contra Costa Sherrif’s Dept, EBMUD, City of Orinda), 6. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Oppose AB 1139 Net Metering – 80% reduction in credit given to solar users for surplus energy sent back to the grid, 7. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $900,000 Continuing Anti-Displacement Programs (Housing Retention $250,000, EBLC $275,000, EDC $275,000, Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homeless Prevention $100,000), 8. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $100,000 Landlord incentives for Section 8 Participation, 9. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison, Taplin – Support SB 617 the Solar Access Act, ACTION: 10. FY2022 Proposed Budget Hearing #2, 11. ZAB Appeal 2421 Fifth, 12. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, 13. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Expand Automatic Gas Shut-off Valve Requirements in Multi-family, Condominium and Commercial Buildings undergoing Renovations, 14 a. SSBPPE – Resolution CoB and City food service vendors shall not serve sugar sweetened beverages at city meetings, use city funds for sugar sweetened beverages or sell sugar sweetened beverages in vending machines, b. CM alternative – healthy options shall be emphasized and the majority of beverages shall not be sugar-sweetened, 15. Harrison – Resolution Updating CoB Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy, 16, Arreguin – Reappointment of Dan Rossi, Christine Schildt and Adolph Moody to Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 17. Harrison – Budget Referral Establish 2-year Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist New Homeowners, Renters and Existing Homeowners with Transition to Zero-Carbon Buildings, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID on meetings, 9. Discussion of Implementation of Appendix D of City Council Rules of Procedure (Temporary Rules regarding policy committee and legislative workflow during COVID-19 local emergency), UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, 2. Surveillance Technology, 3. Objective Standards Recommendations for Building Density (multi-unit), Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Mayor Jesse Arreguin Virtual Town Hall at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 858 0775 0984 Passcode: 016557
AGENDA: questions must be submitted by 3 pm 5/17, Town Hall is recorded
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) Park Committee at 6 -7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617988018
(there will be a waiting room – participant limit 100)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 876 1798 8018
AGENDA: Urban Ecology: How to bring biodiversity into our cities for a vibrant, resilient and healthy community by Robin Grossinger Berkeley resident and Senior Scientist with the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) (presentation followed by Q&A)
To learn more about the San Francisco Estuary Institute & the Aquatic Science Center https://www.sfei.org/rl#tab-1-0
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 5 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83723795637
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 2379 5637
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – pending litigation, WCAB cases
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86449479164
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 864 4947 9164
AGENDA: 1. Systems Alignment Proposal – Establishes procedure/process for submitting major legislation 2. Updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements the focus is changing the in lieu mitigation fee calculation from number of units to sq ft
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89070612875
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7061 2875
AGENDA: 2. Ordinance Amend BMC 7.52 reducing tax imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. Implementation of 15 MPH Speed Limit at all early-childhood education facilities, 4. Refer to CM prioritize establishment of impact/mitigation fees to address impact public right of way (fees to offset damage to streets)
Animal Care Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82150538692?pwd=V2pDbnhMTXZOMVZvVlZpRWxaUHZaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: II. Public Comment, VI. Proposed new CoB ordinance to mandate that only plan-based food be provided by all CoB owned and operated facilities, V. Budget.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93833351265?pwd=a2lWVHBvMzZNb3Z3ZTIvSFE2cXhldz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 938 3335 1265 Passcode: 194580
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Accessibility issues: closed captioning, 7. Social media expansion.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88692263888
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 9226 3888
AGENDA: 2. Training – City Charter and Municipal Code Redistricting Regulations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 3098 496
AGENDA: 5. Review CoB funded Easy Does It, 7. Update closure of Alta Bates, 8. Accessibility issues Pathways and new facility at Grayson, staff v consultants, ombudsman and new liability concerns over Justice Dept ruling on mental health, 9. TOPA, Homeless encampment near Here/There, 11. Report on Adeline Corridor, 12. Citywide public restrooms reports. 17. Current state of homelessness in Berkeley.
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83826470218
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 838 2647 0218
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: Fair and Impartial Policing Presentation from working group, Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation of Recommendations – Jennifer Louis Interim Police Chief, BerkDoT Overview – Liam Garland, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Fire Safety Zoomposium at 7 pm
Pre-register for zoom link (capacity 500) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nycf9Qh2Qx6xe2XTmQh-Qg
Organized by Councilmembers Lori Droste, Sophie Hahn and Susan Wengraf. If you have any problem with preregistration contact their offices or email ldroste@cityofberkeley.info, shahn@cityofberkeley.info, swengraf@cityofberkeley.info
Thursday, May 20, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82484333477
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 824 8433 3477
AGENDA: 2. TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act)
City Council Closed Session at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83208410242
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 832 0841 0242
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel pending litigation Ruegg& Ellsworth v. CoB (Alameda Superior Court R. RG 18930003), 2. Conference with real property negotiators for 199 Seawall Drive, 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Firefighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95186840261
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 951 8684 0261
AGENDA: 1. 2000 University – majority recommendations – demolish two existing commercial structures, construct 8-story mixed-use 82 dwelling units and ground floor commercial – unresolved conditions only
2. 3000 San Pablo – final design review – demolish an existing 2-story commercial building and construct 6-story mixed-use building with 78 units (including 7 very low-income units)1,248 sq ft commercial space, 2,320 sq ft usable open space, 52 long-term bicycle spaces, 43 vehicular parking spaces
3. 2136 San Pablo – preview – demolish existing 2-story non-residential structure and construct 6-story mixed-use building with 123 residential units (5 residential stories above podium, 3 live-work units at ground level, 50 off-street parking spaces in mechanical lift system.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open Government Commission, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81384737206
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 813 8473 7206
AGENDA: Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC): 6. Mandated Cost of Living Adjustment for Public Financing Program, 7. City Clerk Enforcement referrals a. Carol Marosovic, b. Stephen Murphy, Open Government Commission (OGC): 9. City Council public participation in meetings held via videoconference, 10. Limitation of Speaker time at city meetings, 11. Substantive changes or additions to an item on the agenda at the meeting it is scheduled to be heard, 12. Letter of support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974, lobbying, Joint FCPC-OGC: 14. Officeholder accounts.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12 pm
Email Johncaner@gmail.com for meeting zoom link
AGENDA: Seismic Study Report expected on May 20
WETA – Water Emergency Transport Authority Special Meeting at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Approve FY 2022-2024 Title VI Program, 4. Preliminary FY 2021/2022 operating and capital budgets, 5. WETA business plan concept and organization.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/sites/weta/files/weta-public/currentmeeting/b052021a.pdf
Friday, May 21, 2021 - City Holiday – Malcolm X Day
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Rights of Nature: Invisible Hand Film (free event) access to the film begins at 4 pm
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/berkeley-give-nature-a-chance/
Registration limit is 100. Everyone who is registered will have access to view the full length 85 minute feature film Invisible Hand from 4 pm Saturday until the Q&A with the film directors on Sunday at 6 pm.
The free virtual screening is sponsored by Sustainable Berkeley Coalition and Berkeley Citizens Action
Registration is easy just email hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
(your email will NOT be added to any constant contact or other promotional list)
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at 10 am – 3 pm (event is virtual and free)
Register at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/register-2021
Hosted on Zoom and YouTube – see April 25 and May 2 tours at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Home page: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/
Rights of Nature: Invisible Hand Film Q&A with film directors at 6 pm, zoom door opens at 5:30 pm (access to the film ends at 6 pm)
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/berkeley-give-nature-a-chance/
Registration limit is 100. Everyone who is registered will have access to view the full length 85 minute feature film Invisible Hand from 4 pm Saturday until the Q&A with the film directors on Sunday at 6 pm.
The free virtual screening is sponsored by Sustainable Berkeley Coalition and Berkeley Citizens Action
Registration is easy just email hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
(your email will NOT be added to any constant contact or other promotional list)
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City Council Regular Meeting, May 25,
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074533623
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7453 3623
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading - Amendment FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368, 2. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 3. Minutes for approval, 4. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 5. 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, 6. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 7. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 9. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 10. 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, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support from State 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, 12. 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, 13. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 14. Classification and Salary: Establish Director of Police Accountability monthly salary $11,862.93 - $17,794.40, 15. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 16. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 17. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 18. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 19. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 20. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 21. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 22. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 23. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 24. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 25. 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, 26. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 27. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 28. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 29. 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), 30. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 31. Hahn, co-sponsor Bartlett - COVID Economic Recovery-Expanding Local Purchasing Preferences to Rebuild the City’s Local Economy Tax Base, 32. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin - Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Amend BMC14.72.105 allow broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 35. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett - Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 37. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 38. FY2022 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 39. 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, 40.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 41. (per Arreguin will be moved to consent to be rescheduled for June 15) 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)
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| Commission on Climate and the Environment (18 members) | Zero Waste, Energy, Community Environmental Advisory, and Animal Care
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| 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
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| 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
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| Public Works and Transportation
| Public Works and Transportation
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| 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 | |
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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
1241 Ashby 5/25/2021
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
2246 Fifth (2222 Fifth, 2233 Fourth, 2231 Fourth, 2246 Fifth associated sit improvements including hardscape and landscape) 5/24/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
0_55 Latham 5/25/2021
0_65 Latham 5/25/2021
0_75 Latham 5/25/2021
2301 Oak 6/1/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
770 Page 5/27/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
2600 San Pablo 5/27/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
2234 Ward 6/1/2021
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)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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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