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The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, Jan.9-16
Worth Noting:
Monday the Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to review the draft agenda for the January 25 City Council regular meeting. The 4:30 pm Council meeting is meeting to fulfill the requirement to vote on the resolution to continue virtual meetings during the pandemic emergency. The Youth Commission meets at 5 pm.
Tuesday the 4 x 4 Joint Task Force (Rent Board and Council) meets at 3 pm. The Mental Health Subcommittee on Santa Rita meets at 4 pm.
Wednesday at 5 pm will be the last meeting of CEAC before merging with the Energy Commission into the new “Climate and Environment Commission.” The Disability Commission is scheduled for 6 pm, however, the agenda could not be opened for review. The Homeless Commission and the Police Accountability Board both meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Zoning Adjustment Board and Public works Commission meet at 7 pm. The Public Works Commission had to be rescheduled, because the agenda was not posted for the regular meeting. The Commission secretary is to post the agenda on Monday to meet the 72 hour posting requirement. There is a free 8 week quit smoking class that requires pre-registration (see links in listing). WETA meetings are listed because of the proposed pier and Berkeley Ferry Service.
The agenda for the January 18 City Council 6 pm regular meeting is available for comment and posted at the end before the list of building permits in the appeal period and council worksessions.
Sunday, January 9, 2022 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, January 10, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83550022282
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 5002 2282
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 1/25/22 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft posted after list of meetings or use email, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 1. Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers and 2. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide GHG Emissions Inventory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. Strengthening and supporting City Commissions,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84516471404
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 845 1647 1404
AGENDA: 2. Review of Public Redistricting Submissions, 3. Direction to Staff on Proposed Maps and Appointment of Two Commissioners to Assist with Development of Draft Maps, Subcommittee Reports 4. Final Report Drafting Subcommittee, 5. Mand and COI Subcommittee, 6. Outreach Subcommittee, Information Reports 7. Outreach Plan for Community Review of Commission Maps.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/irc/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
City Council Special Meeting at 4:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84572745991
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 845 7274 5991
AGENDA: CONSENT: one agenda item 1. Resolution to meet via video conference due to COVID-19.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 5. Public comments, 12. Election of chair, 13. Letter to BUSD regarding student safety during COVID-19 Omicron surge, 14. Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81526431015?pwd=cUFSZFp6ektjUTdqYnZJaXZLTWZoQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 815 26431015 Passcode: 599186
AGENDA: 5. Introduction of New Executive Director of Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board DeSeana Williams, 6. Relocation Ordinance and Possible Amendments, 7. Evaluation of City Laws Affecting Tenants During Construction and Suggested Additions from Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 10. Possible Future Agenda Items: Elevator Ordinance, First in Time Standard Update Related to Source of Income Ordinance, Discussion on Potential for Adding More Rent Controlled Units under CA Civil Code Section 1954.52(b).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Mental Health Commission DOJ Santa Rita Subcommittee at 4 pm
Meeting is listed as being January 14, 2022 and agenda lists Tuesday, January 14, 2021, expect this is a calendar error intended date January 11, 2022.
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89858021506
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 898 5802 1506
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 5. Consider draft letter to be approved by MHC and forwarded to the Police Accountability Board
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) at 5 pm – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83932146364
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 3214 6364
AGENDA: 2. Comments from the public 3 minute limit per individual, 8. Discussion/Action Continuation and expansion of Tobacco waste Litter Prevention Program.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Updates/Action 7. Update on status of supportive housing at 1367 University, 8. Update on status of the South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator, 9. Commission to discuss needs, including shelter/housing, to be met by the South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator, possible action, 10. Winter homeless needs – shelter, warming centers, supplies, possible action, 11. Crisis stabilization program model in Bend, Oregon.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on non-agenda and agenda items, 5. Chair’s report update on Reimagining Public Safety task force, 6. Director’s Report Status of complaints, NACOLE in-person conference debrief, 7. Police Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports Fair & Impartial Policing Implementation, Director Search, Regulations, Mental Health Resonse Policy #7 Complaint, 9. Old Business a. Further report on City Attorney conflict-of-interest issues, b. Revision of Policy 425 Body Worn Cameras, c. Update from BPD regarding October 15 incident involving a gun on the Berkeley High Campus, d. Vaccination status of BPD employees, 10. A. Nomination of chair and vice-chair, b. PAB standing Rules, c. ALPRs (automated license plate readers, d. Recommendation from Fair & Impartial Policing, e. Consider opening a policy review regarding authorizing paramedics to inject suspect with a substance (possibly a sedative), f. Policy complaints #11 and #12, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION: 12. Complaint #5, 13. Review Administrative Law Judges’ CALOCA Decisions in PRC Complaints #2484 and #2485
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Commission on Disability at 6 pm
There is a special meeting listed for January 12, 2022 on the commission homepage, however, the documents do not open so no agenda or zoom links can be accessed.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/w/82234236079
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3423 6079
AGENDA: 2. 1519 Fairview – on consent - construct 2019 sq ft 3-story single family dwelling, with average height 28 ft and building separation of 12 ft at the rear of the lot behind an existing triplex,
3. 1151 Grizzly Peak – on action - staff recommend approve – legalize two accessory buildings in rear yard of single family dwelling,
4. 2600 Tenth Street - on action - staff recommend approve and dismiss appeal –Appeal of Zoning Officer’s Decision to approve Administrative Use Permit to change the use of four existing tenant spaces on the first and second floors, totaling 20,367 sq ft from media production to research and development.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Public Works Commission usually meets the first Thursday at 7 pm
Meeting zoom link and agenda to be posted Monday, use link
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Quit Smoking Class Session 1 of 8 at 6 pm – 8 pm
Class is free register at https://www.surveyanalytics.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=EbZtVXYrJpQ%3D
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17641
WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff includes ridership and financials, 7. Contract with Jacobs Alameda Terminal Refurbishment, 8. Contract with Mansfield Oil Company for diesel fuel for ferry operations, 9. Contract Pacific Power Group, LLC for engine maintenance.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, January 14, 2022 - REDUCED SERVICE DAY
Saturday, January 15, 2022 & Sunday, January 16, 2022 - No City meetings or events found
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Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA January 25, 2022 Regular City Council meeting draft agenda
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83550022282
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 5002 2282
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
DRAFT AGENDA
CONSENT: 1. Minutes for approval, 2. Revenue Contract $90,999.50 from Sierra Health Foundation for IT equipment, telehealth licenses and PPE, 2. Fee assessment State of CA Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) $268,093.55 for FY 2022, 4. Contract add $250,000 total $500,000 and to remove the $50,000 annual limit with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-call electronic traffic calming devices maintenance project, 5. Contract $1,780,859 which includes 10% contingency of $161,896 with Glosage Engineering, In for Sanitary sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 6. Lease 1. Ordinance authorizing CM to execute lease agreement with BART for retail space at Center Street Garage for 15 year lease 2/1/2021-1/31/2036 and 2. $225,000 lease 3-year term 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023 with BART for operation of Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in Center Street Garage, 7. Arreguin, co-sponsor Bartlett - Resolution requesting State Cannabis Cultivation Tax Reform, 8. 2022 Council seating arrangement, 9. Arreguin – 2022 appointments of councilmembers to committees, regional bodies and commissions, ACTION: 10. Resolution accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and the Street Level Imagery Project, 11. Hahn – Referring the Civic arts Commission’s affordable housing for artists in Berkeley Report and other Artist Live, Work and Live-Work opportunities to the Housing Element Update, INFORMATION REPORTS:
City Council Regular Meeting, January 18 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056667405
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 840 5666 7405
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Amendment FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Modifying the 2022 City Council meeting schedule, 3. Donation to Animal Shelter from Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, 4. Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis, 5. Contract add $916,731 total $2,824,024 and extend to 6/20/2022 with Berkeley Food & Housing Project to administer Flexible Spending Programs for Mental Health Division and provide Russell Street Residence, 6. Contract add $220,800 total $320,700 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Resource Development Associates for Results Based Accountability Evaluation, 7. Contract $250,000 1/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 with Options Recovery for Substance Use Disorder Services, 8. Revenue Grant Agreement expected $465,736: Funding from CA Dept of Public Health to expand workforce 7/1/2021-12/31/2025 for STD, HIV, COVId-19 and other infections. 9. Revenue Grant Agreement expected $19,000: Funding from State of CA Dept of Justice 7/1/2021-6/30/2023, 10. Commission Reorganization merge Sugar sweetened Beverage Product Panel and Community Health Commission, 11. Classification and Salary: Limited Term Emergency Medical Technician monthly salary $3,466.67 - $5,026.67, 12 Classification and Salary: Single Function Paramedic monthly salary $5,200 - $7,800, 13. Revise Classification and Salary: Emergency Medical Services Quality Improvement & Education Coordinator monthly salary $12,273.73 - $14,000.13, 14. Revise Classification and increase salary schedule for Deputy Finance Director from maximum of $14,677.47 - $16,120 to align with other CoB Deputy Director classifications, 15.Increase Salary for Director of Health, Housing & Community Services from $20,151.73 to $21,432 per month, salary adjustment for Department Heads of Finance, Human resources, IT, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, Planning, Public Works and Fire Chief from maximum of $20,987 to $21,432, 16. Commission reorganization Create the Environment and Climate Commission dissolving the Zero waste Commission, Energy Commission and the Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 17. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Robinson – Refer to City Manager to Establish a Marina Master Plan for Parking with Consideration for Establishing a Waterfront Parking Benefits District including demand-based parking, pay stations, pay schedules and/or frequent user/employee permits, consider revenues to boost Marina Fund, 18. Kesarwani and Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to City Manager to Establish a Framework for Parking Benefits Districts in the Gilman and Lorin Commercial Districts. 19. Harrison – Budget Referral: Allocate projected revenues from voter-approved Transportation Network Company User Tax to Support Priority Mobility Infrastructure, including Tier 1 Protected Bicycle lanes and crossings, pedestrian street crossings, and quick-build Public Transit Projects, 20. Wengraf -Resolution Reaffirm Roe vs Wade, 21. Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - OPPOSE Net Metering 3.0 Proposed Decision of the CPUC and SUPPORT Net Energy Metering Policy that Continues Growth of Local and Rooftop Solar, ACTION: 22. Recreation and Camps Program Fee Increases, 23. Amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance, 24. Amendments to ADU Ordinance to address public safety concerns, 25. Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and 5-year Paving Plan – a. City Manager recommendation, b. Public Works Commission recommendation, c. Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee recommendation, 26. Adopt-a-Spot Program Development recommendations – a. Public Works Commission and Parks and Waterfront Commission recommendation, b. City Manager recommendation refer to FY2023-FY2024 budget process,
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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
3005 - Benvenue expand west front window façade within required front setback on existing SFD 1/26/2022
1837-39 Berkeley Way – Demolish the existing dwelling at rear of property and build 3-story dwelling with average height of 28’ and a rear setback of 3’3” where 15’ is required 1/10/2022
1643-47 California – Reconfigure and lift existing duplex and ad 3rd floor on non-conforming to lot coverage, density and setbacks 1/10/2022
2345 Channing – Remove a dwelling unit located in the Pilgrimage Hall of the First Congregational Church of Berkeley that was destroyed in 2016, 1/10/2022
1351 Dwight – Construct 730 sq ft addition to existing 1720 sq ft 2-story SFD adding 2 bedrooms total 5 average height 22’9” within non-conforming front and rear yards 1/27/2022
2907 Ellis – Replace 8’ tall accessory structure with new accessory structure with average ht 10’ in same footprint 1/26/2022
1028 Keeler – Alterations within the side (south) non-conforming setback of SFD 1/26/2022
2962 Russell - Install unenclosed hot tub in backyard 1/27/2022
810 San Luis – Legalize 120 sq ft balcony with unenclosed hot tub and add new balcony that exceeds 14’ in ave ht on 2nd floor at rear of SFD 1/26/2022
1934 – 40 San Pablo – Use permit modification to increase ht from 22’ to 27’ 9” increase gross floor area from 6185 sq ft to 6893 sq ft 1/10/2022
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
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
BART Development (January or February)
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
Kelly Hammargren’s comments on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary.
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Worth Noting:
Monday the Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to review the draft agenda for the January 25 City Council regular meeting. The 4:30 pm Council meeting is meeting to fulfill the requirement to vote on the resolution to continue virtual meetings during the pandemic emergency. The Youth Commission meets at 5 pm.
Tuesday the 4 x 4 Joint Task Force (Rent Board and Council) meets at 3 pm. The Mental Health Subcommittee on Santa Rita meets at 4 pm.
Wednesday at 5 pm will be the last meeting of CEAC before merging with the Energy Commission into the new “Climate and Environment Commission.” The Disability Commission is scheduled for 6 pm, however, the agenda could not be opened for review. The Homeless Commission and the Police Accountability Board both meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Zoning Adjustment Board and Public works Commission meet at 7 pm. The Public Works Commission had to be rescheduled, because the agenda was not posted for the regular meeting. The Commission secretary is to post the agenda on Monday to meet the 72 hour posting requirement. There is a free 8 week quit smoking class that requires pre-registration (see links in listing). WETA meetings are listed because of the proposed pier and Berkeley Ferry Service.
The agenda for the January 18 City Council 6 pm regular meeting is available for comment and posted at the end before the list of building permits in the appeal period and council worksessions.
Sunday, January 9, 2022 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, January 10, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83550022282
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 5002 2282
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 1/25/22 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft posted after list of meetings or use email, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 1. Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers and 2. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide GHG Emissions Inventory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. Strengthening and supporting City Commissions,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84516471404
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 845 1647 1404
AGENDA: 2. Review of Public Redistricting Submissions, 3. Direction to Staff on Proposed Maps and Appointment of Two Commissioners to Assist with Development of Draft Maps, Subcommittee Reports 4. Final Report Drafting Subcommittee, 5. Mand and COI Subcommittee, 6. Outreach Subcommittee, Information Reports 7. Outreach Plan for Community Review of Commission Maps.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/irc/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
City Council Special Meeting at 4:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84572745991
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 845 7274 5991
AGENDA: CONSENT: one agenda item 1. Resolution to meet via video conference due to COVID-19.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 5. Public comments, 12. Election of chair, 13. Letter to BUSD regarding student safety during COVID-19 Omicron surge, 14. Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81526431015?pwd=cUFSZFp6ektjUTdqYnZJaXZLTWZoQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 815 26431015 Passcode: 599186
AGENDA: 5. Introduction of New Executive Director of Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board DeSeana Williams, 6. Relocation Ordinance and Possible Amendments, 7. Evaluation of City Laws Affecting Tenants During Construction and Suggested Additions from Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 10. Possible Future Agenda Items: Elevator Ordinance, First in Time Standard Update Related to Source of Income Ordinance, Discussion on Potential for Adding More Rent Controlled Units under CA Civil Code Section 1954.52(b).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Mental Health Commission DOJ Santa Rita Subcommittee at 4 pm
Meeting is listed as being January 14, 2022 and agenda lists Tuesday, January 14, 2021, expect this is a calendar error intended date January 11, 2022.
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89858021506
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 898 5802 1506
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 5. Consider draft letter to be approved by MHC and forwarded to the Police Accountability Board
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) at 5 pm – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83932146364
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 3214 6364
AGENDA: 2. Comments from the public 3 minute limit per individual, 8. Discussion/Action Continuation and expansion of Tobacco waste Litter Prevention Program.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Updates/Action 7. Update on status of supportive housing at 1367 University, 8. Update on status of the South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator, 9. Commission to discuss needs, including shelter/housing, to be met by the South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator, possible action, 10. Winter homeless needs – shelter, warming centers, supplies, possible action, 11. Crisis stabilization program model in Bend, Oregon.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on non-agenda and agenda items, 5. Chair’s report update on Reimagining Public Safety task force, 6. Director’s Report Status of complaints, NACOLE in-person conference debrief, 7. Police Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports Fair & Impartial Policing Implementation, Director Search, Regulations, Mental Health Resonse Policy #7 Complaint, 9. Old Business a. Further report on City Attorney conflict-of-interest issues, b. Revision of Policy 425 Body Worn Cameras, c. Update from BPD regarding October 15 incident involving a gun on the Berkeley High Campus, d. Vaccination status of BPD employees, 10. A. Nomination of chair and vice-chair, b. PAB standing Rules, c. ALPRs (automated license plate readers, d. Recommendation from Fair & Impartial Policing, e. Consider opening a policy review regarding authorizing paramedics to inject suspect with a substance (possibly a sedative), f. Policy complaints #11 and #12, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION: 12. Complaint #5, 13. Review Administrative Law Judges’ CALOCA Decisions in PRC Complaints #2484 and #2485
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Commission on Disability at 6 pm
There is a special meeting listed for January 12, 2022 on the commission homepage, however, the documents do not open so no agenda or zoom links can be accessed.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/w/82234236079
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3423 6079
AGENDA: 2. 1519 Fairview – on consent - construct 2019 sq ft 3-story single family dwelling, with average height 28 ft and building separation of 12 ft at the rear of the lot behind an existing triplex,
3. 1151 Grizzly Peak – on action - staff recommend approve – legalize two accessory buildings in rear yard of single family dwelling,
4. 2600 Tenth Street - on action - staff recommend approve and dismiss appeal –Appeal of Zoning Officer’s Decision to approve Administrative Use Permit to change the use of four existing tenant spaces on the first and second floors, totaling 20,367 sq ft from media production to research and development.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Public Works Commission usually meets the first Thursday at 7 pm
Meeting zoom link and agenda to be posted Monday, use link
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Quit Smoking Class Session 1 of 8 at 6 pm – 8 pm
Class is free register at https://www.surveyanalytics.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=EbZtVXYrJpQ%3D
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17641
WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff includes ridership and financials, 7. Contract with Jacobs Alameda Terminal Refurbishment, 8. Contract with Mansfield Oil Company for diesel fuel for ferry operations, 9. Contract Pacific Power Group, LLC for engine maintenance.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, January 14, 2022 - REDUCED SERVICE DAY
Saturday, January 15, 2022 & Sunday, January 16, 2022 - No City meetings or events found
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Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA January 25, 2022 Regular City Council meeting draft agenda
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83550022282
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 5002 2282
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
DRAFT AGENDA
CONSENT: 1. Minutes for approval, 2. Revenue Contract $90,999.50 from Sierra Health Foundation for IT equipment, telehealth licenses and PPE, 2. Fee assessment State of CA Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) $268,093.55 for FY 2022, 4. Contract add $250,000 total $500,000 and to remove the $50,000 annual limit with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-call electronic traffic calming devices maintenance project, 5. Contract $1,780,859 which includes 10% contingency of $161,896 with Glosage Engineering, In for Sanitary sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 6. Lease 1. Ordinance authorizing CM to execute lease agreement with BART for retail space at Center Street Garage for 15 year lease 2/1/2021-1/31/2036 and 2. $225,000 lease 3-year term 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023 with BART for operation of Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in Center Street Garage, 7. Arreguin, co-sponsor Bartlett - Resolution requesting State Cannabis Cultivation Tax Reform, 8. 2022 Council seating arrangement, 9. Arreguin – 2022 appointments of councilmembers to committees, regional bodies and commissions, ACTION: 10. Resolution accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and the Street Level Imagery Project, 11. Hahn – Referring the Civic arts Commission’s affordable housing for artists in Berkeley Report and other Artist Live, Work and Live-Work opportunities to the Housing Element Update, INFORMATION REPORTS:
City Council Regular Meeting, January 18 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056667405
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 840 5666 7405
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Amendment FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Modifying the 2022 City Council meeting schedule, 3. Donation to Animal Shelter from Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, 4. Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis, 5. Contract add $916,731 total $2,824,024 and extend to 6/20/2022 with Berkeley Food & Housing Project to administer Flexible Spending Programs for Mental Health Division and provide Russell Street Residence, 6. Contract add $220,800 total $320,700 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Resource Development Associates for Results Based Accountability Evaluation, 7. Contract $250,000 1/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 with Options Recovery for Substance Use Disorder Services, 8. Revenue Grant Agreement expected $465,736: Funding from CA Dept of Public Health to expand workforce 7/1/2021-12/31/2025 for STD, HIV, COVId-19 and other infections. 9. Revenue Grant Agreement expected $19,000: Funding from State of CA Dept of Justice 7/1/2021-6/30/2023, 10. Commission Reorganization merge Sugar sweetened Beverage Product Panel and Community Health Commission, 11. Classification and Salary: Limited Term Emergency Medical Technician monthly salary $3,466.67 - $5,026.67, 12 Classification and Salary: Single Function Paramedic monthly salary $5,200 - $7,800, 13. Revise Classification and Salary: Emergency Medical Services Quality Improvement & Education Coordinator monthly salary $12,273.73 - $14,000.13, 14. Revise Classification and increase salary schedule for Deputy Finance Director from maximum of $14,677.47 - $16,120 to align with other CoB Deputy Director classifications, 15.Increase Salary for Director of Health, Housing & Community Services from $20,151.73 to $21,432 per month, salary adjustment for Department Heads of Finance, Human resources, IT, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, Planning, Public Works and Fire Chief from maximum of $20,987 to $21,432, 16. Commission reorganization Create the Environment and Climate Commission dissolving the Zero waste Commission, Energy Commission and the Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 17. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Robinson – Refer to City Manager to Establish a Marina Master Plan for Parking with Consideration for Establishing a Waterfront Parking Benefits District including demand-based parking, pay stations, pay schedules and/or frequent user/employee permits, consider revenues to boost Marina Fund, 18. Kesarwani and Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to City Manager to Establish a Framework for Parking Benefits Districts in the Gilman and Lorin Commercial Districts. 19. Harrison – Budget Referral: Allocate projected revenues from voter-approved Transportation Network Company User Tax to Support Priority Mobility Infrastructure, including Tier 1 Protected Bicycle lanes and crossings, pedestrian street crossings, and quick-build Public Transit Projects, 20. Wengraf -Resolution Reaffirm Roe vs Wade, 21. Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - OPPOSE Net Metering 3.0 Proposed Decision of the CPUC and SUPPORT Net Energy Metering Policy that Continues Growth of Local and Rooftop Solar, ACTION: 22. Recreation and Camps Program Fee Increases, 23. Amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance, 24. Amendments to ADU Ordinance to address public safety concerns, 25. Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and 5-year Paving Plan – a. City Manager recommendation, b. Public Works Commission recommendation, c. Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee recommendation, 26. Adopt-a-Spot Program Development recommendations – a. Public Works Commission and Parks and Waterfront Commission recommendation, b. City Manager recommendation refer to FY2023-FY2024 budget process,
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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
3005 - Benvenue expand west front window façade within required front setback on existing SFD 1/26/2022
1837-39 Berkeley Way – Demolish the existing dwelling at rear of property and build 3-story dwelling with average height of 28’ and a rear setback of 3’3” where 15’ is required 1/10/2022
1643-47 California – Reconfigure and lift existing duplex and ad 3rd floor on non-conforming to lot coverage, density and setbacks 1/10/2022
2345 Channing – Remove a dwelling unit located in the Pilgrimage Hall of the First Congregational Church of Berkeley that was destroyed in 2016, 1/10/2022
1351 Dwight – Construct 730 sq ft addition to existing 1720 sq ft 2-story SFD adding 2 bedrooms total 5 average height 22’9” within non-conforming front and rear yards 1/27/2022
2907 Ellis – Replace 8’ tall accessory structure with new accessory structure with average ht 10’ in same footprint 1/26/2022
1028 Keeler – Alterations within the side (south) non-conforming setback of SFD 1/26/2022
2962 Russell - Install unenclosed hot tub in backyard 1/27/2022
810 San Luis – Legalize 120 sq ft balcony with unenclosed hot tub and add new balcony that exceeds 14’ in ave ht on 2nd floor at rear of SFD 1/26/2022
1934 – 40 San Pablo – Use permit modification to increase ht from 22’ to 27’ 9” increase gross floor area from 6185 sq ft to 6893 sq ft 1/10/2022
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
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
BART Development (January or February)
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
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