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New: The Berkeley Activist's Calendar: Week August 8-15
Worth Noting:
The Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is offered three times by the Berkeley Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services:
Do you know your evacuation zone? https://community.zonehaven.com/
Have you signed up for AC Alerts? https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612570/new
Do you know what kind of mask to wear to evacuate? Answer in the videos
Register in advance for one of the online workshops below
August 10, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 18, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 26, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Prior to the Wildfire Evacuation Workshop visit the City of Berkeley Wildfire Readiness website: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/, watch the five videos (total time 1 hour 20 minutes) and download and fill out your step-by-step fire plan (tool 9 pages).
Despite City Council being on summer recess, there is a Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 9 at 10:30 am.
Public parking as we know it is going away with the construction of housing on the Ashby and North Berkeley BART station parking lots. To learn more the BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach team will be at the farmer’s market on Tuesday 2-5 pm and flea market on Saturday 9 am – 12 pm and/or go online https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
The Pier-Ferry Workshop #2 is Tuesday evening via zoom at 6:30 pm
The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets Saturday morning at 10 am via zoom. The agenda will be posted later in the week.
Sunday, August 8, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, August 9, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89775766534
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 7576 6534
AGENDA: 1. Taplin, Co-Sponsors Hahn, Bartlett – Ghost Gun Precursor Parts Ordinance
Referral to the City Manager to develop an ordinance to prohibit any person other than a licensed manufacturer or importer from selling, transferring, purchasing, transporting, receiving or manufacturing and unfinished firearm frame or receiver that has not been imprinted with a serial number.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Wildfire Evacuation Workshop at 6 - 7:30 pm
Register in advance: August 10, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Watch the videos, read and complete your fire plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach & Materials at 2 – 5 pm
Location: South Berkeley Farmers Market – Adeline at 63rd
AGENDA: In-person engagement for information and public participation
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Participate Online: https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
Pier-Ferry Planning Study Community Workshop #2 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99422879717
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 2287 9717
AGENDA: 1. Project team will present conceptual alternatives and facilitate group discussions on the shape of the pier, the siting of the ferry terminal, land-side parking/mobility considerations and community recreation needs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/parks/pier/
email comments to: BMASP@cityofberkeley.info
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 9. Presentation: I-80 Ashby Interchange Project and Aquatic Park, 10. City’s Adopt a Spot Program, 11. Workplan 2021, 12. Update Bayer Development.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Friday, August 13, 2021 - Reduced Service Day
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council, 10 am – 12 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91683343244?pwd=cHcrK0VqUGxFYW52QVdicGFnMG9Xdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 916 8334 3244 Passcode 259633
AGENDA: Check website for agenda later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Willard Park 2729 Hillegass @ Derby (this is not listed as a virtual meeting)
Agenda: Gather Feedback and discuss the conceptual design of the future new Willard Clubhouse.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17454
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach & Materials at 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Berkeley Flea Market - Ashby BART Station parking lot, Martin Luther King Jr Way @ Ashby
AGENDA: In-person engagement for information and public participation
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Participate Online: https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
Sunday, August 15, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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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
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2010 Addison 8-16-21
1311 Carleton 8-10-2021
1630 Derby 8-17-21
1025 Heinz 8-10-2021
1207 Tenth St 8-12-2021
1427-29 Tenth 8-17-21
34 Tunnel 8-17-2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
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
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.
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
If you or someone you know wishes to receive the weekly summary as soon as it is completed, email kellyhammargren@gmail.com to be added to the early email list. If you wish to stop receiving the Weekly Summary of City Meetings please forward the weekly summary you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com
Worth Noting:
The Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is offered three times by the Berkeley Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services:
Do you know your evacuation zone? https://community.zonehaven.com/
Have you signed up for AC Alerts? https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612570/new
Do you know what kind of mask to wear to evacuate? Answer in the videos
Register in advance for one of the online workshops below
August 10, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 18, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 26, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Prior to the Wildfire Evacuation Workshop visit the City of Berkeley Wildfire Readiness website: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/, watch the five videos (total time 1 hour 20 minutes) and download and fill out your step-by-step fire plan (tool 9 pages).
Despite City Council being on summer recess, there is a Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 9 at 10:30 am.
Public parking as we know it is going away with the construction of housing on the Ashby and North Berkeley BART station parking lots. To learn more the BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach team will be at the farmer’s market on Tuesday 2-5 pm and flea market on Saturday 9 am – 12 pm and/or go online https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
The Pier-Ferry Workshop #2 is Tuesday evening via zoom at 6:30 pm
The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets Saturday morning at 10 am via zoom. The agenda will be posted later in the week.
hSunday, August 8, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, August 9, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89775766534
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 7576 6534
AGENDA: 1. Taplin, Co-Sponsors Hahn, Bartlett – Ghost Gun Precursor Parts Ordinance
Referral to the City Manager to develop an ordinance to prohibit any person other than a licensed manufacturer or importer from selling, transferring, purchasing, transporting, receiving or manufacturing and unfinished firearm frame or receiver that has not been imprinted with a serial number.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
hTuesday, August 10, 2021
Wildfire Evacuation Workshop at 6 - 7:30 pm
Register in advance: August 10, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Watch the videos, read and complete your fire plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach & Materials at 2 – 5 pm
Location: South Berkeley Farmers Market – Adeline at 63rd
AGENDA: In-person engagement for information and public participation
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Participate Online: https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
Pier-Ferry Planning Study Community Workshop #2 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99422879717
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 2287 9717
AGENDA: 1. Project team will present conceptual alternatives and facilitate group discussions on the shape of the pier, the siting of the ferry terminal, land-side parking/mobility considerations and community recreation needs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/parks/pier/
email comments to: BMASP@cityofberkeley.info
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 9. Presentation: I-80 Ashby Interchange Project and Aquatic Park, 10. City’s Adopt a Spot Program, 11. Workplan 2021, 12. Update Bayer Development.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Friday, August 13, 2021 - Reduced Service Day
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council, 10 am – 12 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91683343244?pwd=cHcrK0VqUGxFYW52QVdicGFnMG9Xdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 916 8334 3244 Passcode 259633
AGENDA: Check website for agenda later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Willard Park 2729 Hillegass @ Derby (this is not listed as a virtual meeting)
Agenda: Gather Feedback and discuss the conceptual design of the future new Willard Clubhouse.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17454
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach & Materials at 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Berkeley Flea Market - Ashby BART Station parking lot, Martin Luther King Jr Way @ Ashby
AGENDA: In-person engagement for information and public participation
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Participate Online: https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
Sunday, August 15, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
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
2010 Addison 8-16-21
1311 Carleton 8-10-2021
1630 Derby 8-17-21
1025 Heinz 8-10-2021
1207 Tenth St 8-12-2021
1427-29 Tenth 8-17-21
34 Tunnel 8-17-2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
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
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.
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
If you or someone you know wishes to receive the weekly summary as soon as it is completed, email kellyhammargren@gmail.com to be added to the early email list. If you wish to stop receiving the Weekly Summary of City Meetings please forward the weekly summary you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com
