Arts & Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, March 20-27
Worth Noting:
Tuesday City Council has a busy last day before their twenty-day Spring Recess from March 23 through April 11, 2022. The 4 pm special meeting on Tuesday is the next step in establishing the new council district boundaries. The Independent Redistricting Commission determines the district boundaries and has selected the Amber Map 2. The 6 pm meeting starts with two preliminary matters which should be of interest to everyone. The first is titled Anti-Eviction and is really about densification and dispels some commonly held myths. The second preliminary item is on the condition of the Maudelle Shirek (Old City Hall) and Veterans Buildings and what seismic stabilization and water leak repair will cost. The agenda looks long, so expect some of the action items to be postponed.
Wednesday the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission will continue the discussion on Eucalyptus Tree Groves and the request by a neighborhood group to use public funds on privately owned land. Managing fire risk is complicated. If, as presented at the last meeting, the Hillside Group is looking to remove Eucalyptus trees and fill with mostly grass, then fire danger may actually increase.
Thursday at the Mental Health Commission the SCU (Special Care Unit) for people suffering from a mental health crisis is on the agenda. It is unknown how much detail will be provided, but the efforts to provide the mentally ill with crisis intervention instead of jail or a 5150 trip/a 72-hour hospitalization against a person’s will is worth our attention.
Sunday, March 20, 2022 – no city meetings or events found
Monday, March 21, 2022
Community Environmental Advisory Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89970982149
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 899 7098 2149
AGENDA: 7. Report from Toxics Management Division, 9. Discussion/Action: Transition Letter to merged Environment and Climate Commission summary of actions of CEAC and initiatives for follow-thru (Hazardous Waste, 100% sustainable transportation by 2040, decarbonization of buildings, advancing on cliate action plan, housing and sustainable trips, de-zoning gas stations, banning gas powered delivery vehicles).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Loan Administration Board
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87963266386?pwd=amxzanJSWXlOQ1RrK1lLQlkvNHZCQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 879 6326 6386
AGENDA: B) Action Item Kidventurez request for an additional six months of deferred monthly payments on a $25,000 revolving loan fund.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89722983133
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 2298 3133
AGENDA: one item pending litigation Reugg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley.
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/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
Agenda: one item: Implementation of Redistricting Plan for City Council District Boundaries Amber Map 2.
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/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
AGENDA: the two additions to the council meeting as Preliminary Matters are: 1. Presentation by the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, 2. Presentation on Seismic Retrofits for Civic Center Buildings, the consent and action calendar of the 6 pm council meeting follows the list of meetings by day of the week or use the link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 11:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Review Invoices from SAA – approve expenditures, 5. Projects/Goals for 2022, banners, flower baskets, landscaping
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. Continue drafting regulations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Civic Arts Commission at 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a) Election, b) Appoint Cameron Woo to DRC, c) Work Plan, d) Discuss Festivals and History of Alcohol Sales, 7. Public Art Funding Ordinance, c) CA Arts Council Administrators of Color Fellowship and Related Program Ideas.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Department Staff Reports FF, GG, call metrics, Discussion Items: 6. Presentation on fire hazard of Eucalyptus, Costs and Monarch Butterflies, 8. Hazardous Vegetation Removal Program and Budget, 9. FEMA Grants, 10. Parking Enforcement, 11. Outdoor Warning System, 12. Process for notifying commission of reports status.
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89892047848
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 898 9204 7848
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: 7. Presentation & Discussion Neighborhood Electrification & Gas Pruning, 8. Discussion & Consideration of Recommendation Regarding Vision 2050 Bond Measure, 9. Discussion of Environment & Climate Commission,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 6. Review CoB funded agency Program and Financial Reports for J-Sei, 7. Communication Vacant Properties, 8. Alta Bates Update, 9. Communication to Council regarding Easy Does It lapse in services, 10. Potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds, 11. Pathways Facility, 12. Subcommittee update for prevention and ending homelessness in Berkeley.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board Member’s Reports, Update Police Chief search, Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director PAB Report, 7. Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. Review Policy 319 Hate Crimes, 10. a. PAB Budget Proposal, b. Training: Constitutional and case law regarding searches, detentions and arrests.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86109304385?pwd=TlpCbWZpVnpMVzQ2Q0ZoOUN5V0NtUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 861 0930 4385 Passcode: 321033
AGENDA: 7. Presentation by eviction Defense Center on Tenant Protection Ordinance Activities
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Bridge Services to SCU and SCU Update, 4. Selection for Mental Health Division Manager Update, 5. April presentation on Behavioral Health Crisis System, including the role of Berkeley police, Alameda County and patient’s rights, 6. Re-imagining Public Safety Task Force Update, 7. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics
Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86902758076
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 886 5437 9637
AGENDA: 2. 1235 Tenth Street – on consent – add Alcoholic beverage service of beer on-site at commercial recreation center
3. 2361 San Pablo – on consent – add Alcoholic beverage retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption to an existing retail store.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, March 25, 2022 & Saturday, March 26, 2022 – no city meetings or events found
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #8 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3HSXMLD
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 832 1453 3420 Passcode: 712730
AGENDA: Women’s Herstory, Celebrate and Embrace Women’s Stories
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MARCH 22, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm MEETING AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading lease agreement with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 2. Resolution to meet via videoconference, 3. Resolution ratifying COVID emergency, 4. Minutes, 5. Contract $60,000 (ARPA Funds) Amendment to Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund to contract with Working Solutions to provide technical assistance to small businesses participating in Revolving Loan Program (RLP), 6. $12,952,000 Formal bid solicitations, 7. Donate surplus fire truck and equipment to Livermore Pleasanton Department, 8. Contract $325,000/fiscal year with Pinnacle for Occupational Physicals replacing current contract 3/23/2022 – 3/22/2022 with option to extend to total 10 years, 9. Contract $100,000 with Interior Motions for HHCS Public Health Division Furniture 1/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 10. Amend Contract add $140,800 total $541,715 with Help@Hand Participation Agreement with CA Mental Health Services thru 6/30/2024, 11. Revenue Contract Alameda Co Behavioral Health Care Services, 12. Increase Taxi Scrip Window daily cash redemption limit from $800 to $1000 one day per week, 13. Amend BMC 12.70 to align state and local laws on smoking and cannabis, 14. Add $900,000 to each contract with ELS Architecture and Urban Design, Siegel & Strain and Noll & Tam Architects 6/30/2022 – 3/31/2023, 15. Purchase Order $765,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 15 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles, 16. Purchase Order $135,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 3 EV Ford Pickup Trucks, 17. Amend contract add $100,000 total $400,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services thru 12/31/2025, 18. Amend contract add $85,000 total $277,947 with Silao General Engineering for site improvements (parking lot) at 125/127 University, 19. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 20. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with West Yost for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 21. Amend contract add $2,805,612 total $45,545780 with Waste Management of Alameda County for Landfill Disposal Services thru 12/31/2026, 22. FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments – initiate proceedings, 23. Commission on Disability – Recommendation appoint new members to fill commission vacancies Districts 3,4,5,6,7 and Mayor, 24. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Recommendation to Identify High Risk Safety Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public safety Considerations 1. Fire Zones with narrow (26 feet or less) winding streets, 2. Locations Alquist-Priolo (Hayward Fault) and 3. Locations within Liquefaction and Landslide Zones,Parks.25. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Letter of support for South Sailing Basin Dredging, 26. Letter of Support to State Senate Budget Chair Skinner and Assembly Budget Chair Ting for Waterfront Infrastructure Improvement Projects, 27. Auditor’s Report Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 28. Taplin – Support for AB-2053 (Social Housing Act), 29. Taplin – Support for AB-2336 (Speed Safety Pilot Program – cameras to catch speeders), 30. Taplin - Support for AB-2713 (Rent caps –limits annual rent increase to 5% + CPI or 10% whichever is lower), 31. Taplin – Budget referral $300,000 to hire consultant to draft West Berkeley Transportation Plan, 32. Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $350,000 to fund consultant to design and implement a local reparations plan to address economic injury and intergenerational trauma experienced by Berkeley’s decendents of slavery and ongoing harm caused to all African Americans by systems that uphold the legacy of segregation, 33. Hahn, Arreguin, Robinson – Oppose AB2808 which would ban rank choice voting, 34. Wengraf – Support for AB 1755 (wildfire home hardening, wildfire mitigation improvements), 35. Wengraf co-sponsors Taplin, Barlett – Support AB-1594 Fire Arms Civil Suits, 36. Wengraf, Hahn co-sponsors Bartlett, Arreguin– approving expenditure council office budget funds for 2022 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program, 37. Robinson co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $3,600,000 Telegraph-Channing Garage elevator repairs, ACTION: 38. Berkeley economic Dashboards Update, 39. Research and Development (R&D) definition, 40. Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and the Street Level Imagery Project (expect at the meeting for this to be moved to a future meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. FY 2022 First Quarter Investment Report ended 9/30/2021.
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
8 Brookside – Construct 2-story addition over 14 ft in average height and 20 ft max height, add 5th bedroom in R-1H zoning district 3/30/2022
1409 California - Construct a 96 sq ft addition over 14 ft in ave ht within a non-conforming rear yard setback 3/24/2022
1635 Curtis - 187 sq ft backyard office over 12 ft in average height 4/6/2022
1412 Derby – Residential addition of 431 sq ft to an existing 1,250 sq ft single family dwelling 3/24/2022
2451 Fifth – Establish an art/craft studio under 20,000 sq ft 4/6/2022
1795 Fourth – 1350 sq ft addition to existing 3750 sq ft commercial building conversion from 4 tenants to 2 tenants, work is shell only, tenant improvements under separate permit 3/31/2022
2200 Fourth – Change of use of less than 25% of existing protected manufacturing use to R&D, construction of 5113 sq ft of new R&D space,
2730 Grant – 2-story rear addition with average height of 21 ft 7 in, which horizontally and vertically extends the existing non-conforming 1 ft 8 in side setback 4/6/2022
1915 Milvia – Residential addition of 578 sq ft to existing 1-story single family dwelling. Project includes demolition of a portion of the rear home 3/24/2022
1341-1343 Parker – Addition of 5th bedroom, relocation of exterior stairs to single-family dwelling, project includes demolition of a portion of the structure 3/24/2022
2421 Piedmont – Remove and replace an existing 6-ft fence along the northern side lot line on top of retaining wall with combined maximum height of 9 ft 3/30/2022
89 San Mateo – New rear decks above 14 ft in average height, window alterations within non-conforming setbacks 4/6/2022,
825 Santa Barbara – Expand existing 502 sq ft garage with a non-conforming setback by 31 feet, increase average height from 6 ft 11 in to 10 ft 5 in and replace door 4/6/2022
2145 Ward – Major Residential addition over 14 ft reconfiguration of existing 2 units, continuation of non-conforming side setback and an increase of bedrooms to 5 on lot 4/6/2022
WORKSESSIONS:
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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