Events

Worth Noting:

Another busy week. The funding gap for approved T1 projects ate up another Council Budget and Finance Committee on Thursday, meaning a special extra Budget meeting will be scheduled. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/

• Sunday: Bay Area Book Festival
• Monday:
  • 10 am the Council Health Life, Enrichment Equity & Community meets in the hybrid format.
  • 1 pm the Community Health Commission Subcommittee meets online on long term care facilities
  • 2 pm (note time) the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to plan the May 23 City Council Regular Meeting agenda. Use the link below or read the full draft agenda at the end of the list of city meetings.
  • 3 pm City council meets in closed session on labor negotiations,
  • 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
• Tuesday: City Council meets at 6 pm in the hybrid format. Confirmation of Police Chief Louis is item 5 on Consent.
• Wednesday:
  • 6 – 8 pm is an in person open house on the North Berkeley BART Plan.
  • 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
  • 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person on Measure P.
  • 7 pm the Parks Commission meets on the Waterfront Specific Plan.
• Thursday: The Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with two State Density Bonus projects on the agenda, 1598 University and 3000 Shattuck.
• Saturday: 10 am Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets online. Two presentations by city staff are on the agenda, the Small Business Support Package and proposed downtown development.
• Sunday: 2 -5 pm a Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea at the Rose Garden.

Sunday, May 7, 2023  

BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL 2023  

Outdoor Fair events – one-day only – on Sunday 

No hours are listed on the festival website for the outdoor fair 

https://www.baybookfest.org/ 

Monday, May 8, 2023 

HEALTH, LIFE, ENRICHMENT EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 10 am 

Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601472164 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 147 2164 

AGENDA: 2. Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM), 3. Referral Response from Community Health Commission Responsible Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform in Berkeley. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community 

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2 pm 

Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609748748 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 974 8748 

AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5/23/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Unscheduled Items: 8. COVID, 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures (referred by Council at the March 14, 2023 meeting), 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals). 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules 

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm  

A Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612609972 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 260 9972 

AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Fighters association Local 1227 I.A.F.F / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas 

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION Health Facilities Subcommittee at 1 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87903569046?pwd=d1NsT0QzR0hpNXFjcnFuYWNVUDFoQT09 

Teleconference: 1-305-224-1968 Meeting ID: 879 0356 9046 Passcode: 120168 

AGENDA: Bartlett - Discussion regarding City Council Referral on Long Term Care Facilities. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission 

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm 

In-Person: 1730 Oregon, MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/YAP 

AGENDA: 9. Youth Commission responsibility, 10. Action: Youth Commission Work Plan 2023-2024. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission 

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

A Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603158470 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 315 8470 

AGENDA: Use the link and choose the meeting html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas 

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 

North Berkeley BART OPEN HOUSE from 6 – 8 pm 

In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center 

AGENDA: Drop in anytime to see proposed plans and provide input on transportation bike and pedestrian routes, urban design, open space including the Ohlone Greenway, outdoor amenities and plants, ground floor uses, architecture and building design. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/north-berkeley-bart-open-house 

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS Special Meeting at 7 pm 

In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center 

AGENDA: 7. Review Programs, current and proposed, funded under Measure P and establish priorities for funding. Discussion and possible action. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts 

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION (PRW) at 7 pm 

In-Person: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center Auditorium 

AGENDA: 7. Chair’s Report, 8. Presentation on Undergrounding Interstate 80 in Berkeley, 9. Presentation/Action on Waterfront Specific Plan Webinar 1, Webinar 2 and subcommittee report, 10. Discussion/Action on Measure T1 proposed reductions, 11. Discussion on Proposed fee increases to City Recreation and Waterfront fees and programs, 12. PRW Commission Workplan 2023, 13. Director’s Report Ferris. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission 

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm 

A Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center  

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072 

AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, 6. Chair and Member Reports, 7. Chief of Police Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports: a. Policy and Practices relating to the Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit Allegations, b. Body-worn Camera Policy, c. Conflict of Interest, 9. A. Training on Graham V. Connor, 10. A. Appointment of members to the Berkeley City Charter Section 125 Review Subcommittee, b. Consideration of ODPA proposed procedure for internal/external communications between the Board and other parties, c. Discussion regarding the proposed guidelines for PAB Subcommittees, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed Session. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board 

Thursday, May 11, 2023 

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm 

A Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84840138056 

Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 848 4013 8956 

AGENDA: 2. 2049 Shattuck – on consent – change alcoholic beverage license from beer & wine to beer, wine and distilled spirits 

3. 2966 College – on consent – add sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption incidental to movie theater 

4. 1598 University – on consent – State Density Bonus project - demolish non-residential structure and construct a 134,409 sq ft 8-story (89 ft-2in) mixed-use residential building with 207 dwelling units (including 21 very low income), 5,787 sq ft commercial space, 39 auto parking spaces, 92 bicycle parking spaces, 

5. 3000 Shattuck – on action – State Density Bonus project – demolish existing gas station and construct 10-story (114 feet) mixed-use with 166 dwellings (including 17 very low income), 1,043 sq ft of commercial space. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board 

Friday, May 12, 2023 – A City Reduced Service Day 

Saturday, May 13, 2023 

Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am 

Videoconference:  

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09 

Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161 

AGENDA: 1. Small Business Support Package with Kieron Slaughter, CoB Office of Economic Development, 2. Proposed Downtown Developments with Steven Buckley, CoB Land Use Manager. 

https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/ 

Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Mother’s Day 

Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea from 2 – 5 pm 

In-Person: Berkeley Rose Garden, 1200 Euclid 

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mothers-day-hats-and-high-tea 

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2 pm 

Draft Agenda for May 23 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609748748 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 974 8748 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules 

AGENDA on CONSENT 

1. 2nd reading Arreguin - Adding BMC Chapter 13.107 Hard Hat Ordinance
2. Appointment of Standby Officers for District 8 and District 2.
3. Minutes for April 11, 13, 17, and 25
4. Appointment of new members to the Police Accountability Board by Councilmembers Humbert and Hahn.
5. Hollander, Economic Development – Annual Report for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)
6. Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
7. Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for North Shattuck Property Based Businesses (NSBID)
8. Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Downtown Berkeley Property Based Businesses (DPBID)
9. Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts total $600,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026, $200,000 with Atthowe Fine Art Services, $100,000 with Kala Art Institute, $200,000 with Preservation Arts LLC, $100,000 with ShipArt International
10. Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations - $1,907,987
11. Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000164 add $975,000 with Synthesis Group, Inc. dba Minuteman Press for citywide copying and extend thru 1/31/2025
12. Oyekanmi, Finance – Contract (no cost given) with Stella Courier, LLC. With Stella Courier for mail room services and coverage
13. Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024
14. Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 9367 $3,000,000 with Wells Fargo for Banking Services to continue the work of de-bundling and extend to 5/31/2027
15. Sprague, Fire – Contract $100,000 to align with City of Downey existing contract with Data Ticket to provide Administrative Citation Processing 5/1/2023 – 9/21/2025 with option to extend for addition three one year terms not to exceed $300,000 for 5/2023 – 9/2028
16. Sprague, Fire – Approve CoB Community Wildfire Protection Plan
17. Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant total $46,080, $14,000 from State of CA for Tuberculosis Control Program, $32,080 from Alameda Co for Public Health Infrastructure Program
18. Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $200,000 with JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. for CA Hom Visiting Program Planning Consulting Services, 7/1/2023 – 1/31/2024
19. Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300104 add $250,000 total $500,000with Village of Love to Operate the Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center
20. Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300144 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit Evaluation
21. Fong, IT – Contract $299,710 with Accela, Inc. for software maintenance 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
22. Ferris, Parks – Contract $399,000 with Delta Charter for bus transportation services for Echo Lake Camp and Select Recreation Division Summer Programs 6/1/2023 – 6/1/2026
23. Ferris, Parks – Contract $436,954 includes 20% contingency $72,826 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc. for Echo Lake Camp accessibility upgrades
24. Louis, BPD – Referral Response: Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo, assessment did not indicate a need for further security improvements to the Berkeley Inn or immediate area
25. Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report, Rocky Road, Berkeley Streets
26. Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract 10986 add $100,000 total $600,000 with Zero waste Collaborative for the Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Rebuild Feasibility Study and extend to 6/30/2025
27. Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order 72 Hour, LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group for Uplifting of Crime Scene Unit Cargo Van
28. Civic Arts Commission – Refer to City Manager Development of Artists Affordable Housing Certification Program
29. Aguilar, PAB – Contract $100,000 with AppleOne for temporary staffing services
30. Arreguin – Support Scott Weiner & Phil Ting SB 532 requires if proposed ballot measure imposes a tax, raises taxes or issues bonds, that rate and duration of tax levied be included in ballot, for full bill see https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB532
31. Taplin – Budget Referral $600,000 for HAWK crosswalk at 6th and Addison
32. Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin – Support H.R. 603 HEAL Act Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

33. Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Application Fee by $30 new total $310 per application and for units currently rented by $40 total $410 and applications deferring the mitigation fee by $95 to $1040 per unit
34. Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Subordination Fee add $35 new total $399
35. Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Below Market Monitoring Program add $18 new total $450
36. Ferris, Parks – Selected Marina Fee Increases: - NO DOCUMENTATION OF FEE
37. Ferris, Parks – Changes to Selected Parks and Recreation Fees – NO DOCUMENTATION OF FEES
38. ZAB Appeal: 469 Kentucky Use Permit #ZP2022-0087 – demolish single family dwelling and construct a 3-story 3,310 sq ft single-family dwelling with a two-car garage, and dismiss the appeal
39. Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (Drones)
40. Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023-2024
41. Arreguin – 1. Resolution calling on Hyundai and Kia to take immediate action to fix for the flaw in their vehicles that make the easy targets for car thefts, 2. Direct City Attorney to explore taking legal action against Hyundai and Kai
42. Arreguin – Contract $482,525 includes contingency of $50,000 with Badawi & Associates, CPAs for Professional Auditing Services to perform annual financial audits of City’s financial statements and perform annual compliance audits required by Single Audit Act of 1984 (revised 1996) for 5/22/2023 – 6/30/2026 with option to extend for 2 additional years
43. Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Adopting temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC Chapter 9.04.136(D): Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Businesses
44. Robinson, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Humbert – Referral to City Manager to assess the viability of transforming the University & I-80 interchange with the goal of removing the I-80 at-grade barrier between the Berkeley Marina and the rest of the City and explore related grant opportunities, like Tunnel Tops in San Francisco

45. Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive to Overtime and Low Morale
46. Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of the City of Berkeley’s Police Response
47. Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities

May 9, 2023 AGENDA for CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

A Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603158470 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 315 8470 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas 

AGENDA on CONSENT 

1. Proposition Procedures and Five Year Zero Waste Schedule (garbage pick-up rates)
2. Brown, City Attorney – Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance to Amend Westlaw Subscription
3. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – First reading of an Ordinance amending FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) $27,740,780 (gross) and $29,4588,924 (net)
4. Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of David Sprague-Livingston as Fire Chief
5. Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Police Chief
6. Oyekanmi, Finance - $7,305,000 Formal bid solicitations
7. Warhuus, HHCS – Apply for and accept $5,000,000 from State of CA Local Housing Trust Fund program and apply to St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby) via the City’s Housing Trust Fund
8. Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #31900263 add General Funds $98,275, Safe at Home Program $24,575, Community Facility Improvement $122,850 amended total $614,250 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North and extend to 6/30/2024
9. Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $75,000 with Optimas Services, Inc for consulting services related to Mental Health Medi-Cal Billing and the CalAIM Initiative
10. Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #32300108 add $50,000 total $99,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC for housing consulting services and extend to 6/30/2024
11. Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $110,000 with Pacific Site Management Landscaping for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
12. Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $380,000 with resource Development Associates for consultation services to support HHCS program assessment and planning
13. Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 with Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities for 7/1/2023-6/30/2024
14. Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement: funding support from Essential Access Health to conduct Public Health Services $180,000 for 4/1/2023 – 3/30/2024
15. Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from the state of CA to conduct Public Health Services CHDP and EPSDT and HCPCFC $303,709, MCAH $375,000, Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000 all for FY 2024; Immunization Program $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CRI $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CLPPP $107,374 per year for FY 2024-2026 total $322,123, CFHL $487,170 for FY 2024-2027
16. Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from Alameda County for health promotion, protection and prevention services all for FY 2024, Foster Care $96,500, Berkeley High and Berkeley technology Academy Health Center Programs $181,208, School Linked Health Services Program $200,011, Tobacco Prevention $78,960
17. Warhuus, HHCS – Accept $650,928 from CA Dept of Public Health Strengthening Public Health Initiative for 12/1/2022 – 11/30/2027
18. Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Establish Classification and Salary for Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor monthly salary range $9,666.8000 - $10,882.1055
19. Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at Mortar Rock Park in memory of Charles D. Sooy
20. Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32100138 add $1,000,000 with AnchorCM and amend #32100144 add $1,000,000 with Park Engineering, Inc. for on-call Waterfront Project and Construction Management Services total for both contracts $4,000,000 and extend 6/30/2024-6/30/2025
21. Ferris, Parks – Contract $360,000 with Elavon for credit card payment processing transaction services for the Recreation Division’s online registration system for 6/1/2023 to 5/31/2027
22. Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32200098 add $138,000 total $1,338,000 with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks electrical upgrade project
23. Garland, Public Works – Agreement with EBMUD for Sewer Service Billing and Collection $6,100,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2033
24. Wong, Auditor – Amend contract add $100,000 total $124,000 with Missionmark for Audit Management and Recommendation Tracking Software and extend to 5/30/2027
25. May, Fire Dept – Approval of Additional Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Meeting

26. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2024 Proposed Budget Updates and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #1
27. Warhuus, HHCS – Submission of the ProgramYear (FY 2024) Annual Action Plan Containing Allocations of Federal Funds
28. Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements

29. Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2023 2nd Quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2022
30. Warhuus, HHCS – Annual Report on the Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance
31. Klein, Planning and Development - LPO NOD 1919 Addison
32. Klein, Planning and Development – LPO NOD 0 Center Street – Civic Center Park

LAND USE CALENDAR: 

Public Hearings 

469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023 

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS: 

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 

June 20 - Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,  

July 18 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative) 

Unscheduled Presentations: 

Fire Dept Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment None 

City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations 

Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs 

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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Activist’s Diary at: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com. 

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