Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar
Worth Noting:
Because the agendas for the Agenda and Rules Committee, City Council Special 4 pm meeting and City Council Regular 6 pm meeting are so long, those agendas are at the end of the email/post. You can also choose to just use the link with each listed meeting.
Quick Summary
Sunday – The Green home tour 10 am – 1 pm is really super! Register in Eventbrite.
Monday – The Budget and Finance Committee meets at 9 am. The Agenda and Rules Committee planning meets at 2:30 pm to plan the June 29 council meeting.
Tuesday – Council Special meeting is at 4 pm on reorganizing the commissions (this is not a “worksession” expect action to be taken). The Regular Council meeting is at 6 pm. Both meetings have the same zoom link.
Wednesday – FITES meets at 2:30 pm and is taking up the plastic bag ordinance. Animal Care and Human Welfare & Community Action Commissions both meet at 7 pm
Thursday – Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on Housing as a Human Right, The Transportation Commission meets at 7 pm on Dana Street and BerkDOT.
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 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
Monday, June 14, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88645042310
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 4504 2310
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
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87954040397
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 5404 0397
AGENDA: 2. Planning for June 29 Regular Council Meeting, SCHEDULING: 5. Worksessions, 6. Council referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to in-person meetings, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J0Ke5R_wQwy2Xk97F4v5VA
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 829 2723 1561
AGENDA: II. Trustee interviews and recommendation to City Council for Trustee appointment.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Tuesday, June 15 2021
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, The chart of the proposed commission mergers follows the list of meetings
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
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: Scroll down to almost the bottom of this email/post or use the link to read the full agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Loan Administration Board at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84619645868?pwd=YktndENWSmZJNWd2WlBDQUd0VEF2QT09#success
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 846 1964 5868
AGENDA: B) Program Review i) State of Revolving Loan Fund $105,000, ii) Update East Bay Media Center, C) Action Items i) Kidventurez $75,000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84109502982
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 0950 2982
AGENDA: 2. Harrison - Adopt an Ordinance add BMC 11.62 to regulate plastic bags at retail and food establishments.
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: VI. Ordinance to mandate that only plant-based food be provided by all CoB owned and operated facilities, V. a. Discussion/Action Foxtail Growth at Cesar Chavez Off-Leash Dog Area, b. Discussion/Action: Possible mergers of the Animal Care Commission with the Climate Environmental Advisory Commission and/or Parks and Waterfront Commission, VII. Monthly financials, review of budget.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee Meetings at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92432525754?pwd=cEdBbXJVVkMxNnY1MEh0cDRpRmIzdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 3252 5754 Passcode: 661672
AGENDA: 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Accessibility Issues, 7. Measure MM Website, 8. Staff Report: Upcoming Webinars
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission (HWCAC) at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. Review City funded agency Program, 7. Alta Bates Hospital, 8. Update Pathways, 9. TOPA, 10. Encampment near Here/There sign, 11. So Adeline Corridor Plan, 12. Citywide public restrooms, 13. Disabled accessibility in high-density corridors, 14. Improvements to HWCAC request for RFP process, 15. Discuss Grant writer procurement, 16. Questionnaire to Council regarding HWCAC priorities, 17. Homeless status in Berkeley, 18. Commission mergers.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85943483266
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 4348 3266
AGENDA: 3. Taplin co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Harrison - Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right – read revised supplemental 125 pages for details and supporting documents.
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93352509109?pwd=QUNOd2ovZUphWEYxL2xxRmhTM1FKdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 5250 9109 Passcode: 650166
AGENDA: 4. Consent b. Recommendation to adopt Resolution Condemning the Illegal Evictions of Palestinians by the Israeli Government, 6. Action a. (1) FY2021-2022 Budget, Authorize Executive Director to: (2) modify contract with Eviction Defense Center not to exceed $150,000, (3) modify contract with Brian Augusta & Associates for legislative advocacy by an amount not to exceed $60,000 for FY2021-2022, (4) modify contract with Berkeley Community Media not to exceed $7,000 for FY2021-2022.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Design Review Committee at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95902859386
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 0285 9386
AGENDA: IV.1. 1207 Tenth St – demolish existing non-residential building on 12,800 sq ft industrial parcel and construct 3-story, 20,390 sq ft mixed-used building with 2 live-work units containing art/craft studios, 12 artist studios, a R&D facility, fabrication shop and art gallery, 24 bicycle spaces, 10 vehicle spaces.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission(FCPC) & Open Government Commission(OGC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82458769567
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 824 5876 9567
AGENDA: 6. Staff update regarding City Clerk enforcement referrals, a. Carole Marosovic, b. Stephen Murphy, FCPC 2021-2022 Work Plan, 9. Recommendation to City Council re public participation in meetings held via videoconference, 10. OGC FY2021-2022 Work Plan,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Transportation Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: (number is showing as invalid, use website to check for update) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82953751819?pwd=MnV6VHBtcS8rS3NJdUFYSnhCU0lqUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 829 5375 1819 Passcode 688225
AGENDA: B. 1. Dana complete streets, 2. BerkDOT update,
Friday, June 18, 2021 & Saturday, June 19, 2021 & Sunday, June 20, 2021
No City meetings or events found
*******************AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE *******************
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87954040397
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 5404 0397
AGENDA Planning for June 29 Regular Council Meeting: CONSENT: 2.
Contract add $40,000 total $139,000 and extend 12/21/2024 with Code Publishing Company for BMC Publishing Services for online and print BMC, 3. Appointment of Katherine as Interim Director of Police Accountability, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations, 5. Appropriations limit for FY2022 $311,493,168, 6. FY 2022 Revision to Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority Director of Finance, 7. Project Homekey Request for Proposals (RFP) 2. Allocate Home-ARP funding and General Fund Measure P and/or other funding source, 8. FY2022 Block Grant Facility Improvement Program for West Berkeley Service Center $1,145,251 and allocate any additional FY2021 CDBG program income to West Berkeley Service Center renovation, 9. Contract $1,432,011 using Measure E funds with Easy Does It for Disability Services and Audit Recommendation for FY2022 & FY2023, 10. Contract FY2022 & FY2023 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) for Housing Retention Program, 11. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) (Report submitted to State), 12. Auditor – Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions with report back by January 2022, 13. Appointment Police Accountability Board, ACTION: 14. City Manager – FY2022 Budget, 15. FY2022 Annual Appropriations, 16. Borrow $45,000,000 and sale and issuance of FY2021-2022 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 17. Energy Commission - Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to EBCE Renewable 100, 18. Taplin – Resolution supporting freedome for Nasrin Sotoudeh and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Islamic Republic of Iran, 19. Harrison – Resolution Urging MTC to Program and Prioritize American Rescue Plan Act Funds to support Bay Area Transit riders. 20. Harrison – Ordinance add BMC 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement (these are community-initiated calls for service on innocent people purely on discriminatory grounds – modelled upon SF unanimously adopted 2020 Caution Against Racially and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) Act), INFORMATION REPORTS: 21. Voluntary Time off program for FY2022, 22. FY2022 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 23.FY 2021 2nd quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2020, 24. FY2021 3rd quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2021, 25. Commission on Aging Work Plan, REFFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals.
***4 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING REORGANIZING COMMISSIONS**
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 (?) (Merger with Parks instead of Climate/Environment under consideration) |
| 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. | |
******************CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6 PM******************
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 co-sponsor Hahn – 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
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
600 Addison 6/15/2021
723 Delaware 6/17/2021
2737 Durant 6/15/2021
1182 Euclid 6/29/2021
0 Fifth 6/17/2021
770 Page 6/15/2021
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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