Arts & Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar Feb.27- March 6K
Worth Noting:
Sunday – If you are not participating in the half marathon and plan to go out Sunday morning check the map for approximate times the marathon will be in which Berkeley neighborhoods.
Monday the Seismic Cost Study for Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Buildings is on the agenda at the CCCC meeting at 12:15 pm. the Redistricting Commission at 6 pm will vote on the final map. Amber 2 remains. The Violet map was eliminated. The Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm will hear Public works priorities.
Tuesday there will be a webinar on the Hopkins street Corridor. There is no council meeting.
Wednesday the FITES Policy Committee meets at 2:30 on regulating plastic bags, GHG limits and process for updating the climate action plan. The Disability Commission meets at 6 pm. The Homeless Panel of Experts at 7 pm agenda includes Measure P, shelters and budget questions. The Planning Commission at 7 pm is holding a public hearing on citywide affordable housing requirements and will hold a presentation and discussion on the Bird Safe Glass and Dark Sky ordinance (referred to Planning 11/12/2019).
Thursday the Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements is on the agenda at the Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm. The LPC and Public Works Commission also meet at 7 pm. WETA meets at 1 pm. The Berkeley Pier and Ferry are scheduled for the March 17 WETA meeting. The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the $725,000 tree planting grant is at 3:30 pm at James Kenny Park 1720 8th Street & Virginia.
The March 8 City Council Regular meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the list of city meetings. Fair and Impartial Policing Report and the Crime and Collision Reports are the only action items.
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Berkeley Half Marathon 7:30 am – 1 pm
I-80 exit at University closed from 6 am – 12 pm,
go to website for Half Marathon course if you did not receive a postcard notice
https://berkeleyhalfmarathon.com/
Monday, February 28, 2022
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875 Passcode: 487241
AGENDA: 3. Seismic Retrofit Cost Study, 4. Possible Ballot measure, 5. Update on Clean CA Grant Application for Turtle Island Monument.
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81566315346
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 815 6631 5346
AGENDA: 2. Selection of Final Map for official approval on March 16, Recommendation: Review the Amber Version 2 map for final official adoption, 3. Review of Draft items for final report.
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA Discussion and Action Items: 1. FY 2022 Public Works Dept Top Goals and Projects, Dept Performance Measures, FY 2023 Priorities, 2. Commission analysis and advice on 12/7/2019 staff presentation to council, 3. Update from Community Conservation Centers on Mixed Plastics.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Hopkins Street Corridor from Sutter street to The Alameda 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4Doct5T0Srm9y_OwTFBiqg
AGENDA: Webinar by zoom only
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Hopkins/
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89786346516
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 897 8634 6516
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, Hahn – Ordinance add new chapter BMC 11.62 to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Harrison, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Ordinance add new chapter BMC 12.01 Established Greenhouse Gas Limits, Process for updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, Unscheduled: 4. Taplin-Native Plants, 5. Harrison-Impact/mitigation fees to public right of way (streets, sewers, waste, utilities), 6. Taplin, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Equitable Safe streets.
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.B. Contract $200,000 with AMS.Net for network switches, installation and maintenance services 4/22/2022 thru 4/30/2022.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82485970525?pwd=MW1sZDNoZ2J5SFFpbWpLcGJjeTZFUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 824 8597 0525 Passcode: 2977154
AGENDA: C. Paratransit Presentation, 2. Housing Element, 3. Elevator Ordinance Update, 4. Easy Does it, 5. Inclusive Disaster Registry.
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Current status Measure P allocations, 7. Allocation needs 8. HSPE recommendations, crisis stabilization unit, shelter for senior population, shelter/housing for women fleeing domestic violence, 9. HSPE budget questions
Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89165604580
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 891 6560 4580
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing on Amendments to Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements, 10. Public Hearing on Technical Edits and Corrections to the New Zoning Ordinance, 11. Discussion: Approach to Bird Safe Berkeley Requirements – Receive Presentation – referred to Planning Commission by Council November 12, 2019, 12. Planning Commission Work Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Urban Forestry Tree Planting Grant at 3:30 pm
In-person James Kenny Park
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17772
Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86492044529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 864 9204 4529
AGENDA Discussion and Possible Action: 5. Draft Annual Action Plan PY 2022 for HUD, 6. Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements, 7. Appoint a Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82218986037
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 1898 6037
AGENDA: 5. 1940 Hearst – James T. Stocker-Loni Ding House – resume public hearing, 6. 701, 703, 305 & 705A Bancroft Way – Demolition Referral, 7. 747 Bancroft Way – Demolition Referral, 8. Initiative for City-wide Historic Resource Survey.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Police Accountability Board Hearing Panel at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89149183116.
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 891 4918 3116
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment only on item 3, 3. Closed Session BPA v. CoB Alameda Superior Court No. 2002 057569 Complaint #5.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87827694563
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 878 2769 4563
AGENDA: no agenda posted, check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1 pm - Hybrid Meeting
In-person: at 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, 94501 – Masks required
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Report Chair, 4. Report Board, 5. Report Staff a. Redwood City Ferry Terminal Project, Treasure Island Ferry Service Update, ( Berkeley recreation pier and ferry project scheduled for March 17 WETA meeting), b. Monthly Financials, c. Federal Legislative Update, d. State Legislative Update, 3. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 6. Consent: c. Allocation request to CA Dept of Transportation for 2021-2022 Low carbon transit operations program grant funds, d. Clipper MOU with MTC and Bay Area Transit Operators, e. Authorize RFP for construction of Alameda Main Street Ferry Terminal Refurbishment Project, 7. Award contract to Swiftly, Inc for real-time transit information system, 8. Award contract to Anchor Operating System, LLC for integrated fare ticketing system.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, March 4, 2022
WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85470363892
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 854 7036 3892 Password: 939659
AGENDA: 3. Ethics Training
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Saturday, March 5, 2022 & Sunday, March 6, 2022 – no city events or meetings found
March 8, City Council Agenda Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967064417
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 6706 4417
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 IAFF. 2. 2nd reading Amendment to contract between City and CalPers to effectuate cost sharing agreement between City and PEPRA, 3. Continuation Videoconference and Teleconference, 4. $7,470,316 Formal bid solicitations, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 end 6/30/2023 with Anjanette Scott LLC Housing Consultant, 6. Contract add $60,000 total $245,000 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to add grant writing services for the Specialized Care Unit (SCU – crisis intervention mentally ill alternative to policing) 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2023, 7. Contract add $10,000 total $569,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for Website redesign 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2024, 8. Contract $1,010,000 (includes 10% contingency $20,551) with Western Water Features, Inc. for King Pool Plaster and Tile and West Campus Pool Plaster, Tile, Filter, 9. Contract add $42,00 total $188,400 (includes $4,200 contingency) with Lind Marine for Removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at the Berkeley Marina, 10. 10-year lease with two 5-year extensions with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 11. Updates to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 12. Donation $3,400 memorial bench at Berkeley Marina in memory of Roger Garfinkle, 13. Ratification of Police accountability Board’s Standing Rules, 14. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Robinson – Support SB 922 (Weiner) permanently exempt transportation related projects from CEQA (pedestrian, bicycle, new bus rapid transit, light rail, EV charging stations, shore-side charging stations for ferries), 15. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Oppose CA 2/3 Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge increases Initiative, 16. Kesarwani, Taplin, co-sponsorss Robinson, Wengraf - Referral to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits on High Injury Commercial Corridors, 17. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Wengraf – Resolution expenditure office budgets supporting Status of Women Commission to cover membership in Association of CA Commissions for Women, 18. Harrison – Resolution to reduce Park fees for non-profits and support SF Mime Troupe, 19. Hahn, Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison - Budget Referral $300,000 Grant Writing services, 20. Robinson – Support for AB 1713 Idaho Stop – allowing adult bicyclists to proceed through stop signs without stop after yielding right-of-way to immediate hazards, ACTION: 21. Update on Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations from BPD, 22. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data, 23. CM – Exception to 180-Day waiting period to hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant.
LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1228 Carleton – add a hot tub to rear yard 3/4/2022
1233 Dwight – Create 430 sq ft 2nd story addition and 20 sq ft 1st floor addition to existing single-family dwelling 3/14/2022
2500 MLK Jr Way – Change of use from retail books to medical office in one commercial space 3/14/2022
1641 Stuart – Residential addition on 2nd floor of single family dwelling 3/14/2022
2305 Telegraph – Change of use from retail to food establishment in existing vacant commercial space 3/14/2022
1201 The Alameda – Establish new uncovered off-street parking space within required yard 3/14/12022
WORKSESSIONS:
March 10 – Reimagining Public Safety
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
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 (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
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