Arts & Events
The Berkeley Activists' Calendar, June 5-12
Worth Noting:
Monday morning at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee will hear the City Manager’s request on Police Equipment. There are no documents attached revealing the content of the request. The entire nature of a request from the City Manager to a policy committee is highly unusual and has never happened previously at any council committee. This bears watching. P&J Commission meets at 7 pm.
Tuesday no meetings so we can finish turning in our ballots by 8 pm.
Wednesday evening all three meetings Homeless Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission and Police Accountability Board start at 7 pm. Homeless Commission will have Q &A on moving homeless to the Roadway Inn and shutting down homeless trailers/vehicles at 701 Harrison. The PAB will receive an update from the BPD on the mass shooting plot.
Thursday morning at 10 am the biennial budget for years 2023 & 2024 planning continues at the Budget Committee. The BART Board meeting starts at 9 am with Item 9.B. on agenda Authorize the Executive Decision Documents for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART developments.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am.
Sunday at 5 pm is the production of ROE at the Brower Center by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. The staged reading of ROE is free (thanks to donations), seating is limited, reservations are highly recommended. A second final reading of ROE is at the Marsh, June 16th at 7 pm.
The June 14th City Council regular 6 pm meeting agenda is posted on the city website and included after the list of city meetings with key items highlighted and underlined.
Roe at The Marsh
Check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for late/short notice postings of city meetings
Monday, June 6 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am (members Taplin, Kesawani, Wengraf)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85976492058
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 7649 2058
AGENDA: from City Manager – Police Equipment (NO DOCUMENTS FROM CITY MANAGER INCLUDED IN POSTING FOR AGENDA ITEM) as of 3:27 pm June 3, 2022
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81760862149
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 817 6086 2149
AGENDA: Commission Updates & Chair report, 6. Secretary’s report, Discussion/Action Items: 7. United Nations Global Goals and Human Rights Community Presentation, 8. Pass a Resolution Declaring the City of Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Rights, 9. Pass a resolution to endorse S. 1139 Selective Service Repeal Act of 2021, 10. Presentation and Discussion with Ms. Joemy Ito-Gates, BUSD K-12 Ethnic Studies Teacher, 11. Update and Discussion on Police Accountability, Reform, Reimagining and Budget process, 12. Pass Resolution in support of Peaceful Future, 13. Discuss Council support of African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) in the Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Measure, 14. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 – ELECTION DAY
TURN in BALLOTS before 8 pm
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA Updates/Action Items: 5. Measure P recommendations, 6. Abode Services questions and answers on transition from People’s Park to Roadway Inn, Roadway Inn conditions, plans and programming for Roadway Inn residents, 7. Planned displacement of residents from trailers at 701 Harrison and housing and services to be provided, 8. Safe injection sites, 9. Staff report on movement of unhoused persons during COVID, 10. Pathways STAIR Center Data Report, 11. Data-driven approaches to functional zero, 12. Pathways STAIR Center ADA accessibility.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-commission
Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission (PRW) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88615938134
Teleconference:1-669-900-6833 ID: 886 1593 8134
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Report, 7. Director’s Report Ferris, Discussion/Action: 8. City Proposed PRW Operations and CIP Budget, 9. Incorporate Marina Streets into Citywide 2050 Street Paving Plan, 10. Impact of future street improvements on Parks Tax Fund
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront
Police Accountability Board (PAB) 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 Report, Director PAB, 6. Director PAB report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. Consider forming outreach and Lexipol subcommittees, 10. A. PAB role in selecting permanent Director, b. Proposed Equipment Impact Statements, Use Policies, Military Equipment Policy and Annual Use Report, c. Receive update from BPD regarding arrest of suspect in mass shooting plot, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION: Complaint #22. Click on arrow/carrot to access 228 page agenda packet.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
Thursday, June 9, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85306172119
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 853 0617 2119
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda items, 2. Discussion Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP Recommendations from CM, (BUDGET NOT POSTED – check later) 3. Fiscal Policies, 4. Energy Commission - Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 & 2024, 5. Bartlett, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin, Robinson - Budget Referral and Updated Guidelines and Procedures for City Council Office Expenditures,
BART Board at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86077487448
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 860 7748 7448 *9 to raise your hand, *6 to unmute
AGENDA: 9 B. BART to Authorize Executive Decision Documents Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Transit-Oriented Development (packet 331 pages)
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Friday, June 10 2022 – City Reduced Service Day
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, June 12, 2022
ROE at 5 pm at the David Brower Center Goldman Theater.
Produced by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley performance of Roe by Lisa Loomer directed by Susannah Wood and organized by Carol Marasovic of the City of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women
Admission is free - reservations are highly recommended,
https://www.aeofberkeley.org/productions/upcoming-shows/378-roe-by-lisa-loomer
donations to cover the production costs are welcome send to:
Berkeley Actors Ensemble / ROE, PO Box 663, Berkeley, CA 94701
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6/14/2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83933192334
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 839 3319 2334
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading contract with CalPERS, 2. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization merging the Homeless Commission into the Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 3. CM – Ballot Measure related to housing for persons of Low-Income, 4. $5000 Donation to Animal shelter from the U.C. Davis Koret Medicine Program, 5. Formal Bid Solicitations $270,000, 6. Temporary appropriations FY 2023 $50,000,000, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds 0.0075% (Measure M, November 2012 Election), 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation bonds at 0.0058% (Measure FF, 2008 election) , 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt service on 2015 Refunding general (Measures G, S, I) Obligation Bonds at 0.0130% (Measures G, S, &I), 10. FY Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the (Measure O) Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds 0.0200%, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits Adopt 1st reading of Ordinance setting the FY 2023 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.7573 per sq ft, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0433 per sq ft, 13. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention $0.1126 (Measure FF), 14. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping $0.2039 per sq ft, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds 0.0160% (Measure T1, 2016 election), 16. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled $0.01932 (Measure E), 17. FY 2023 Tax Rate Fire protection and emergency response and preparedness (Measure GG) at $0.05818 per sq ft of improvements for dwelling units and $0.08804 per sq ft for all other improvements, 18. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate for funding the Provision of Library Services, $0,2583 per sq ft dwellings and $0,3906 per sq ft industrial, commercial and industrial buildings, 19. Designate Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 20. St. Paul Terrace Housing Trust Fund Reservation $8,551,040 in Housing trust Funds for Community Housing Development Corporation’s St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby), 21. Classification and Salary: Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator monthly salary $11,219.88 to $13,775.00 effective 6/15/2022, 22. Contract Amendment $598,560 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s (Self-Insurance) Worker’s Compensation Funds, 23. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software, 24. Commission Reorganization creating Transportation and Infrastructure Commission combines the Transportation and Public Works Commissions, 25. Final Map of Tract 8621 1169 – 1173 Hearst 5 unit residential condominium project, 26. Peace and Justice Commission – Call for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire, 27. Recommendation Council revise Resolution No. 69,917 regarding procurement, sales and service of sugar-sweetened beverages, 28. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison – Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials, 29. Robinson – Support for SB 1389 Low-Level Vehicle Infractions, ACTION: 30. FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #2, 31. Council comments on the FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 32. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 33. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2&3, 34. Harrison - Refer to the City Attorney and City Manager an Empty Homes Tax Ordinance for the November 8, 2022 Ballot – VACANCY TAX, 35. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral – Establish a Pilot of Existing Home Electrification, INFORMATION REPORTS: 36. City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update, 37. Results of general Obligation Bonds: $40,000,000 City of Berkeley 2022 Series B (2018 Measure O: Affordable Housing Federally taxable), 38. CM - Update on the Implementation of Fair & Impartial Policing Task Force, 39. City Auditor’s Office 2021 Peer Review Results.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf
The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, ask for it to be restored
WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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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