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The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, December 12 - December 19
Worth Noting:
City Council winter recess begins December 15. Tuesday will be the last council meetings until January 18, 2022 unless some emergency dictates another.
Monday morning the Budget & Finance Committee meets at 9 am to review the final AAO (Annual Appropriations Ordinance – the mid-year budget allocations) – recommend reviewing the agenda document and priority list before the meeting. The evening Town Hall at 6 pm with the Mayor will be recorded if you can’t watch it at 6 pm.
Tuesday is a marathon day for City Council starting with a closed session at 3 pm, followed with special session at 4 pm and the regular meeting at 6 pm with a very long agenda.
Wednesday the Independent Redistricting meets at 6 pm. The goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot for Elmwood that ends 2-hour free parking in RPP – in select areas of the Elmwood neighborhood meets at 6:30 pm – sign-up with Eventbrite. The Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the goBerkeley SmartSpace for the Southside/Telegraph neighborhood meets at 6:30 pm – sign-up with Eventbrite. The Design Review Committee and the Mental Health Commission both meet at 7 pm. The Rent Stabilization Board also meets at 7 pm, but the agenda and links are not posted.
Sunday, December 12, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, December 13, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82563730990
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 6373 0990
AGENDA: 2. FY 2021year-end and FY 2022 1st qtr update, 3. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) #1, 4. Measure U1 & Measure P Update, 5. Vacancy Report, 6. Police Overtime, 7. American Rescue Plan Update, 8. UC Berkeley Settlement Agreement Overview/Fire Department Recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Mayor Jesse Arreguin’s Virtual Town Hall at 6 pm (Town Halls are recorded)
Submit your questions here by 3 pm on 12/13
Videoconference: jessearreguin.com
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 0738 7304 Passcode: 455238
AGENDA: Development Agreement with Bayer, COVID-19, Holiday Updates, and News $5 million for new park – Santa Fe Right of Way, Future of Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations,
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us)2web.zoom.us/j/85439259369
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 3925 9369
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 8. Normalize Relations with Cuba, 9. Recognizing the Japanese American Day of Remembrance.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 134 6248 7799 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 12. Update on Council recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
City Council CLOSED Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86173794003
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 861 7379 4003
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointment – Position Director of Police Accountability.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council SPECIAL Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83481524655
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 834 8152 4655
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2021 Educator Housing Notice of Funding Availability Funding Reservation – reserve $24,500,000 in Measure O affordable housing bond funds for BUSD at 1701 San Pablo, Waive Trust Fund guidelines to serve up to 120% of AMI, 2. 2021 Housing Trust Fund RFP Funding Reservations up to $17,000,000 in Measure O anticipated in 2025 and up to $2,500,000 FY2023 Measure U1 for Ashby Losts, Ephesians Legacy Court, MLK House, St. Paul Terrace, Supportive Housing People’s Park, 3. $8,463,535 - Funding recommendation and Joint Homekey Application for Golden Bear Inn at 1620 San Pablo, 4. Apply for State of CA No Place Like Home funds for supportive housing at People’s Park, ACTION: 5. Amend PY21 (Program Year) Annual Action Plan to accept HOME-ARP Funds and amend Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-year plan to support a Homekey Project, 6. Public Hearing and Resolution for issuance of bonds by CA Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) ofr 2001 Ashby rental housing project, 7. Resolution Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Tackers, Body worn Cameras and the Street Level Imagery Project.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council REGULAR Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83481524655
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 834 8152 4655
AGENDA: Full Agenda for Regular meeting follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Mental Health Commission DOJ Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82605719862
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 826 0571 9862
AGENDA: 2. Public comment, 3. CPRA responses, 4. Current litigation involving mentally disturbed inmates held at Santa Rita Jail, 5. Alternatives to Santa Rita and psychiatric facilities, 6. Presentation and discussion on crisis stabilization in Oakland and Bend, OR.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87457803466?pwd=SmcrUFRxS2N5Z0VwdHpWQjhmOGRIdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 874 5780 3466 Passcode: 991321
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Tenant Survey, 6. City Website, 7. Fair Chance Ordinance, 8. Eviction/COVID-19 Relief 9. Upcoming Webinars, Workshops.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89840594390
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 896 4059 4390
AGENDA: 1. Presentation on Redistricting Criteria in City and State Law, 3. Map Review and Development Process, 4. Review and Modifications to Map Matrix, 5. Discussion and Definition of Themes Identified in Public Maps, Subcommittee Reports: 6. Appointment of Final Report Drafting Subcommittee, 7. Changes to subcommittee membership, 8. Report from Map and COI Committee, 9. Outreach Committee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/irc/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82110048002
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 821 1004 8002
AGENDA: 2. Objective Standards for Multi-unit and Mixed-Use Residential Projects,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
goBerkeley SmartSpace – Elmwood Community Meeting #2 at 6:30 pm
Register for zoom links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/215792219337
AGENDA: Parking management program that ends the 2-hour “free” parking in Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) areas and charges a parking fee. See maps on goBerkeley SmartSpace website for affected/selected areas.
https://smartspace.goberkeley.info/
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Virtual Meeting links and agenda not posted, check after Monday.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83972411712
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 7241 1712
AGENDA: 1. 600 Addison – Final Design Review – demolish buildings and structures on an industrial site and construct a research and development campus containing two buildings totaling 461,822 sq ft and 944 parking spaces.
2. 130 – 134 Berkeley Square (between Center and Addition) – Preview – demolish two existing single-story structures and construct a 50-unit 77’6” tall 6-story mixed used building with ground floor retail, residential lobby and rooftop deck, advisory comments.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 2. Public comment, 3. Presentation Behavioral Health Crisis & 24-Hour Crisis Stabilization Programs, 4. Discussion re: Next Steps on Behavioral Health Crisis Services and Possible Action, 5. 2022 Calendar, 6. Specialized Care Unit Steering Committee, 7. Re-Imagining Public safety Task Force Update, 8. Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee Report, 9. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 10. MHSA INN Homeless Encampment Wellness Project Update, 11. Whole Person Care, 12. Substance Use/Harm Reduction – Services, Supports, Diversion from Criminal Legal System, 13. Policing Complaint.
goBerkeley SmartSpace – Southside/Telegraph Community Meeting #2 at 6:30 pm
Register for zoom links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/215797665627
AGENDA: Parking management program that ends the 2-hour “free” parking in Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) areas and charges a parking fee. See maps on goBerkeley SmartSpace website for affected/selected areas.
https://smartspace.goberkeley.info/
Friday, December 17, 2021 & Saturday, December 18, 2021 & Sunday, December 19, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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FULL AGENDA for Dec 14th City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83481524655
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 834 8154 4655
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Bayer Development Agreement 2nd reading, 2. Berkeley Election Reform 2nd reading, 3. Commission Reorganization merging Animal Care Commission into Parks and Waterfront 2nd reading, 4. Continue to meet via videoconference, 5, Ratify Local COVID emergency, 6. Minutes, 7. CoB 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform – establishes priorities as homelessness, housing, economic development, infrastructure, public safety, sustainability and the environment and health – climate did not reach priority level and equity did not rate a mention, 8. Extension of Interim Director of Police Accountability Board, 9. PO $70,000 with Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for vehicle no. GS-35F-0280X. 10. Formal bid solicitations $960,000, 11. Contract $150,000 with RLH & Associates, initial contract for 2 years, for Providing Temporary Governmental Financial Consulting Services for the Finance Department, 12. Contract $150,000 with Valdes and Moreno for Professional Services for the Microbond Financing Pilot Program, 13. Contract $300,000 from 9/13/2021 – 8/31/20211 with Gainey Scientific for Project Management & Consulting for the Fire Dept with an option to extend for an additional 2 years for total contract amount not to exceed $900,000, 14. Revenue $80,000 FY2022 Federal COVID-19 Funding from HHS CARES Act Provider Relief Fund, 15. Revenue Contract $250,000 with Positas College for Instructional Service Agreement to support Fire Dept Training 7/20/021 – 7/19/2024, 16. Contract $65,956 Participation Agreement and any amendments with CA Mental Health Services Authority for Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project thru 6/30/2022, 17. Contract to accept $274,202 Community Services Block Grant, 18. Authorize Amendment to CalPers Contract to effect changes to cost sharing agreement between City and Unrepresented PEPRA members in Unrepresented Employees Group, 19. Contract add $381,137 total $996,117 from 12/15/2021 – 6/30/2024 with Digital Hands for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Monitoring, 20. Contract $300,000 with Alcor Solutions, Inc. for Managed Services and Upgrade for ServiceNow Application 7/1/2022-6/30/2024, 21. Contract add $133,420 total $2,192,611 from 12/12/2021-6/30/2023, 22. Contract add $733,720 total $2,288,950 and extend term to 6/30/2024 with Tyler technologies, Inc for Professional Services and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, 23. Cash Donation $26,566 to install fencing for a dog park at Aquatic Park, 24. Contract $900,000 from 1/3/2021-6/30/2025 with Cumming Management Group, Inc for Project Management Services for the African American Holistic Resource Center, 25. Contract $100,000 includes contingency $8,251.33 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 26. Contract $326,723 with Best Contracting Services, Inc for Fire Station No. 3 Re-Roofing Project at 2710 Russell, 27. PO $345,000 with Arata Equipment Company for one 18-year rear loader, 28. Authorization for Additional Public Works Commission in 2021, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Taplin, Robinson, Bartlett – Allocating Remainder of Berkeley Relief Fund, 30. Arreguin, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn – Relinquishment of up to $500 to 11th Annual MLK Jr Celebration, 31. Arreguin, co-so-sponsor Hahn – Resolution support Bay Adapt: Regional Strategy for Rising Bay, 32. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Wengraf, Droste, Bartlett – Referral to CM to Streamline ADU Permit Review and Approval, 33. Taplin – Budget Referral Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at Ashby and Action, 34. Taplin – Russell Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, $50,000-Traffic Circle at Russell & King, $60,000-Cycle Track Crossing at Russell & San Pablo, $250,000-Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at Russell & Sacramento, 35. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn, Arreguin – Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy, 36. Taplin – Reaffirm City Endorsement of a Carbon Fee and Dividend letter to Barbara Lee, Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, 37. Bartlett – Refer to CM and Community Health Commission Health Care Facility Oversight, 38. Hahn – Consideration of Expansion of Paid Parking to 7 days per week to Support Parking Meter Fund and Improved Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, 39. Robinson – Letter to UC President Michael Drake in Support of Student Researchers United-UAW, 40. Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Letter of Support for H.R. 4194 Peoples Response Act which would create Division of Community Safety and provide grants to local governments, state governments and community based organizations to support non-carceral approaches to public safety, ACTION: 41. CM – Amending paragraph NN of BMC Section 19.48.020, 42. CM – Public Hearing Residential Preferential Parking Program on 1600 block of Lincoln, 43. Fees: Vital Records, 44. FY 2021 Year End and FY 2022 1st qtr Budget Update, 45. YF 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance – mid-year budget adjustment and allocations - Appropriations Ordinance $177, 309,914 (gross) and $163,076,585 (net), 46. CM – Response to Council - Amendments to ADU Ordinance, 47. CM-Response to Council Amendments to ADU Ordinance Public Safety Concerns, 48. Ratification of Police Accountability Board’s Standing Rules, INFORMATION REPORTS: 49. Tobacco Prevention Program.
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2-22-2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2-8-2021
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1259 Cornell – Raise existing 1-story SFD to become 2-story and increase height from 13’8” to 22’ 10.5” and add 716 sq ft, 12-22-2021
2246 Fifth – new sign plan at 2222 Fifth, 2229 Fourth, 2233 Fourth, 2246 Fifth, 12-23-2021
2740 Prince – 1st and 2nd floor addition at rear of existing SFD, 12-22-2021
2129 Install signs for Bank of America – 12-23-2021
925 University – Food establishment with sale of beer and wine, 12-22-2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
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