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The Berkeley Activist's Calendar, November 20-27
Worth Noting:
Monday is absolutely packed with meetings.
The big meeting on Monday is the special City Council meeting at 5 pm with one agenda item – Fair Workweek. Recall that Taplin, Kesarwani, Droste and Wengraf filibustered the passage of the Fair Workweek on November 3, by running out the clock and declining to extend the council meeting to vote on the Fair Workweek ordinance. Fair Workweek applies to workers earning less than twice the minimum wage. See Activist’s Diary for full description. https://berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2022-11-06/article/50047?headline=A-Berkeley-Activist-s-Diary-Week-Ending-November-6-2022--Kelly-Hammargren
The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommendation for control of vegetation in fire zones with Measure FF funds is up against the City Manager companion report from Chief Sprague to resubmit a year from now at the Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am.
The Civic Center meeting is at noon.
The Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm covers the council draft agenda for December 6.
After the unraveling of the appointment of the police chief last week, the Police Accountability Board meeting at 3 pm is worth considering.
Unless you are an artist or festival organizer skip the 2 pm Civic Arts Commission subcommittee meeting.
Tuesday the Land use Committee at 9:30 am is an amendment to the COVID eviction moratorium. Property owners with rentals and tenants should take a close look at the amendment.
The November 29 council agenda is available for comment. Redesign of Adeline at Ashby BART is item 15.
Happy Thanksgiving, refresh, rejuvenate and reconnect!
Monday, November 21, 2022
PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85723890728
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 857 2389 0728
AGENDA: 2a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC)- Measure FF Budget Recommendation – Expanded Fire Prevention Inspection Program, Clear vegetation build-up and overgrowth within 100 feet of structures, Berkeley Very High Fire Severity Zones (2&3). Include no-interest loan program to clear vegetation, emphasis on eucalyptus removal, 2b. Companion report – reaffirm support for (current) work and report will be considered for FY2024 if DFSC chooses to resubmit. 3. Review of Policy 1043 Extra Duty Employment.
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87938618399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 3861 8399
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 12/6/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83549098964
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 835 4909 8964
AGENDA: One agenda item 1. Fair Workweek Ordinance: Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.102
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609443051
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 944 3051
AGENDA: 5. A. Grant Guidelines a. Eligibility related to direct city funding for General Operating Support grants and festival grants and b. Creative Spaces grant guidelines.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING at 3 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81552103949
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 815 5210 3949
AGENDA: 3. Finalize review of draft proposed permanent regulations for handling investigations and complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
COMMUNITY FOR A CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER at 12 noon
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84610947314?pwd=MytWamtoR1VRSU5WMEZEclZyOEJNdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 846 1094 7314 Passcode: 004451
AGENDA: CCCC General meeting
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT 9:30 AM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81579865688
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 815 7986 5688
AGENDA: Wengraf & Harrison – Amendments to BMC Chapter 13.110 COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance – relates to eviction moratorium, owner move-in and tenants may be evicted beginning 2/1/2023 if tenants fail to pay rent and cannot demonstrate a Covered Reason for Delayed Payment (use link for full language of amendment)
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 – Sunday, November 27, 2022 NO MEETINGS
City offices are closed on Friday, November 25 after Thanksgiving
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November 21 - AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for December 6, 2022 Regular 6 pm City Council Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87938618399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 3861 8399
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
- Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1720 San Pablo Avenue term 5 years
- Amend Contract No. 32100161 add $612,559 with Dorothy Day House to cover costs to extend Safe RV parking program through 12/31/2022 and operate the Horizon Village Shelter total $2,270,177
- Force bid solicitations $2,581,000
- Classification and salary ADA Program Coordinator monthly salary $9,231.73 - $11162.67 (annual $110,780.76 - $133,952.04)
- Donation $3,400 for Memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Linda Loh
- Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson - Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Income Programs Refer to Budget process $50,000 for consultant to recommend a Universal Income Pilot Program for Berkeley and Refer to City Manager study re-entry programs, supports and systems already available for Berkeley residents and to establish evaluation processes for allsocial services programs recommended through the Reimagining Public Safety Process
- Renewal of Elmwood Business Improvement District for 2023
- 2nd reading Adoption of 2022 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments
- Public Hearing – updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
- Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response
- Amend Council Rules of procedure & order to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to Budget & Finance Committee and one Subject Matter Policy Committee
- FY 2022 Fourth QTR Investment Report, ended Jule 30, 2022
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82196348694
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 9634 8694
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
- 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,841-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC
- 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,842-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with James Robert Higgins
- 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,843-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc.
- 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,844-N.S. to Regulate the Use of Carryout and Produce Bags and Promote the Use of Reusable Bags
- Resolution direction legislative bodies to meet via videoconference and teleconference
- Amend Contract 42200065 (Agreement A22-0056) add $750,000 total $1,250,000 I-80 Gilman Interchange Improvement Project funding agreement with Alameda CTC fix drainage and grading issues for future fire lane
- Arreguin & Taplin – Budget Referral (AAO): Strawberry Creek Lodge Food Program $50,000
- Arreguin - Grant Approval: Accept $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation to renew supporting the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative to develop a reparative approach to new development at Ashby BART Station and Adeline Corridor with goal of maximizing affordability of new housing
- Arreguin – Excused absence for Councilmember Ben Bartlett
- Renewal of Solano Avenue Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2023
- Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
- 2nd reading – Ordinance 7,839-N.S.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including local amendments BMC Chapters 19.28 – 19.37 and adopting related procedural and stricter provisions
- 2nd reading - Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code repealing 12.48 and repealing and re-enacting chapter 19.40
- Return to In-Person City Council meetings December 6, 2022and Status of Meetings of City Legislative Bodies
- Adeline Street at Ashby BART Conceptual Design
- Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
- City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
- Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan
- Open government Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan
LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly January 17 or 19, 2023
Adoption of Election Results (December 2022)
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 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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