Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, June 6-13
Worth Noting:
Sunday June 6 and 13 at 10 am – 1 pm are the virtual East Bay Green Home Tours – pre-register with Eventbrite. Six homes (12 total) are featured each Sunday.
Monday at 5 pm deadline to submit questions for the Budget Town Hall on Tuesday.
Tuesday at 5:30 pm is the Town Hall with Mayor Arreguin on the City Budget. Council votes on the budget on June 29 which will go into effect July 1.
Wednesday the Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm. The Homeless Commission, Parks and Waterfront Commission and Police Review Commission all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Council Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am. Reimagining Policing meets at 6 pm and the Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm has only one item on consent the new expanded location for ACME Bakery on San Pablo.
The Reorganization of Boards and Commissions is now scheduled as a special meeting at 4 pm on June 15. Both the City Council special meeting at 4 pm and regular meeting at 6 pm are available for comment email council@cityofberkeley.info. The agendas, reorganization of commissions charts and links follow the list of daily meetings.
The comment period to (Bayer Projects) the Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) ends July 6, 2021.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Zoning_Adjustment_Board/Bayer_Development_Agreement.aspx
Sunday, June 6, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e283bb
Monday, June 7, 2021 - No meetings found
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Budget Town Hall, June 8 at 5:30 pm https://www.jessearreguin.com/
The proposed budget from the CM (City Manager) was first presented at City Council on May 25. Use these links to access the 484 page budget and presentation to council. The deadline to submit questions is 5 pm Monday. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/05_May/City_Council__05-25-2021_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
| 38. | FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Proposed Budget Public Hearing #1 Revised Material (Supp 3) Presentation |
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Lease Breaking Webinar at 10 am
Register in advance link in website
https://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: 6. Possible input as to consolidation of commissions, 7. Update Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 8. Discussion Specialized Care Units, 9. Discussion Residents diplaced from 742 Grayson, 10. Discussion Possible Homeless Ombudsman, 11. Update Utilizing Homeless Management Information System, 12. Accessibility at Pathways and all programs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86211911559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 862 1191 1559
AGENDA: 2. Adoption Bylaws, 3. Mission Statement, 4. Topics for Public Hearing #1 (on July 10), Subcommittee Reports 5. Outreach,6. Mapping outreach resources and timeline 2021-2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
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: 8. Presentation Update on PRW Major Maintenance Projects, 9. Presentation Overview Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Project, 10. Update Pier Ferry/BMASP Projects, 11. Update FY 2022 Budget, 12. Update Santa Fe ROW Parks Project, 13. Discussion/Action: Bayer Development Agreement, 14. Consolidation of commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 8. Subcommittee reports a. Outreach, b. Lexipol, 9. a. Recommendations to new Police Accountability Board about improving process for handling complaints against officers, b. Lexipol 324 – Media Relations, 804 Records Maintenance and Release, 337- Biological Samples, c. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained, d. transition to new Police Accountability Board, e. Hate crime tracking recent and BPD response to recent anti-Asian hate crimes, 10. A. Recruitment new Chief of Police, b. Certificate of appreciation George Perezvelez (14 years), c. Commendation of BPD officers for their acts in capturing fleeing suspect on 4/30/2021.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81351873235
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 813 5187 3235
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 4. Droste - Potential Measure P Allocations, 5. Parks & Waterfront Commission - Proposal to allocate revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax (hotel taxes) in the waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 6. Harrison, Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Taplin - Establish A Pilot Equity Action Fund to assist low-income residents with transition to zero-carbon transportation and buildings. 7. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Establish a Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist new homeowners, renters and existing homeowners with transition to zero-carbon buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
City Council CLOSED Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84838540769
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 848 3854 0769
AGENDA: a. City of Berkeley v. Regents of UC RG 19023058, b. Save Berkeley’s Neighborhoods, et, al v Regents UC, et.al. RG 19006256
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97292069130
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 9206 9130
AGENDA: 2. 1634 and 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bakery) – on consent – demolish existing 5424 sq ft 1-story commercial building at 1634 San Pablo and provide new surface parking for 8 vehicles, construct 1768 sq ft addition to existing 2-story commercial building at 1640 San Pablo, erect 2 flour silos, construct accessory trash enclosure in required rear yard.
2000 University / 2001 Milvia (Au Coquelet site) – recommend continue to June 24, 2021 ZAB meeting to correct public hearing notice – demolish existing commercial building and 2 rent controlled dwelling units and construct new 8-story mixed-use with 82 studio dwelling units, 1415 sq ft ground floor commercial space.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Discussion/Action: Meeting Schedule, Police Dept Overview, New and Emerging Models Report, City Wide Town Hall Discussion, Discussion about Whole Person Care – A Community Safety Model
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, June 11, 2021 - Reduced Service Day
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am. Check the website for agenda and zoom information https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, June 13, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e283bb
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City Council Special Session, 4 pm, June 15
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Droste, Co-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin - Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery
| New Commission Name (suggested) | Existing Commissions to be Merged |
| Commission on Climate and the Environment (18 members) | Zero Waste, Energy, Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 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 | |
| Policy Committee Oversight | Commissions |
| Agenda and Rules |
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| Budget and Finance | (any legislation that requires funding) |
| Public Safety |
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| Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation and the Environment |
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| Land Use and Economic Development |
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| Health, Equity, Life Enrichment, and Community |
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| Other Commissions: Zoning Adjustments Board (DRC), Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Library Trustees, BIDS, Independent Redistricting Commission, Loan Administration Board. | |
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City Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Lease Agreement 2010 Addison (Center Street Garage) Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 2. 2nd reading BMC 14.72.105 broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 3. CM- Systems Alignment Proposal , 4. Temporary Appropriations FY2022 $50 million, FY 2022 Tax Rates items 5 – 16: 5. Debt service on Neighborhood Branch Library improvements, 6. Debt Service 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds Measures G, S, &I, 7. Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 8. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 9. Funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 10. Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 11. Provision of Library Services, 12. Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled Measure E, 13. Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 14. Debt Service on Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 15. Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 16. Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 17. Designate a Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 18. Revenue Grant from Alameda Co of $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program (health promotion), 19. Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Advance for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby of $1.5 million, 20. Withdrawn - contract with Easy Does It, 21. Revenue Grant $14,000 from State for Tuberculosis Program, 22. Accept Community Services Block Grant, 23. Contract add $100,000 total $150,000 with Renne Public Law Group LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 24. Contract add $53,000 total $102,999 thru 12/31/2023 with Bryce Consulting for Professional Classification Studies, Compensation Surveys, Desk Audits, 25. Contract add $215,000 total $665,000 with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 26. MOU IBEW Local 1245 6/28/2020 – 6/30/2022, 27. Tentative Agreement SIEU Local 1021 Community Services Unit and Pat-Time Recreation Leaders Association related to inclusion of the Legislative Assistants into Unit, 28. Contract $61,215 with 20% contingency $12,243 total $73,458 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 29. Contract with Community Conservation Centers, In for processing and marketing services of recyclable materials 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $30,080,793, 30. Contract with Ecology Center for curbside recycling collection 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $54,528,752, 31. Contract add $50,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2023 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for study of providing commercial collection services and development and update of rate model, 32. Contract add $150,000 total $340,000 and extend to 6/3/2025 with Fairbanks Scales, Inc for preventive maintenance and repairs at CoB solid waste management and transfer station, 33. Zero Waste Commission - Support Assembly Bills 881 (closes loophole of Plastic Waste Exports counted as recycling regardless of ultimate destination), 1454 (bottle bill modernization helps recycling centers stay open), 1276 (expands restrictions on single-use foodware to upon request), 34. Bartlett so-sponsor Harrison - Support AB-279 Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities prohibits facilities from terminating, transferring or significantly altering conditions of residential care services during COVID-19 also includes conditions of sale, 35. Wengraf & Harrison – oppose SB 9, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Street Lighting Assessments FY2022, 37. City Council Comments on the FY 2022 proposed Biennial Budget, 38. Path to Permanence: Outdoor Dining and Commerce, INFORMATION REPORTS: 39. City Council Short Term Referral Process-Quarterly Update, 40. Update on the Implementation of the FIP (Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force) recommendations, 41. Animal Care Commission workplan, 42. Planning Commission workplan,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
600 Addison 6/15/2021
1730 Blake (3-story single-family dwelling) 6/8/2021
723 Delaware 6/17/2021
2737 Durant 6/15/2021
0 Fifth 6/17/2021
770 Page 6/15/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/10/2021
3 Virginia Gardens 6/17/2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
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, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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