Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR: May 14 - May 21
Worth Noting:
Another busy week – our attendance is important. The May 23, City Council Agenda is now available for public comment. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
- Sunday: 2 -5 pm a Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea at the Rose Garden.
- Monday:
- 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format and receives a multi-department report on the January 16, 2023 mudslide. (audio recorded)
- 3 pm City Council Closed Session includes the CA Restaurant Association v. CoB over the natural gas ban comment can be made in the hybrid format before the closed session.
- 6 pm “What we can do now to prevent deadly bird-window collisions” Erin Diehm and Kelly Hammargren online at Speaking Up for Point Molate and hosted by the Sierra Club
- Tuesday:
- 9 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on the 2024 Budget and RV parking. (audio recorded)
- 4 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format on FY 2024 Budget (recorded)
- 6 pm Council meets in the hybrid format on the Community Fire Wildfire Protection Plan and the Fire Department Facilities. (recorded)
- Wednesday:
- 1:30 the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- 6:30 pm the Human welfare and Community Action Commission.
- 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
- 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
- Thursday:
- 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commissions meet in person.
- 7 pm the DRC meets on two SB 330 projects and responds to the presentation on the Southside Zoning Modification Project.
- 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person on the SCU.
- 7 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person and receives presentations on goBerkeley SmartSpace (parking metering pilot in residential neighborhoods) and HAWK signals.
- 7 pm the Rent Board is scheduled to meet, but no agenda is posted.
- Saturday:
- 10 am BNC meets online with City presentation on Small Business Support Package and Proposed Downtown Development. (recorded)
- 10 am is the virtual Green Home Tour. (video recorded – whether closed captioning is offered is unknown)
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar. Whether the Green Home Tour offers closed captioning and saving the transcript is unknown. All of the other meetings that are noted as recorded also have closed captioning and allow attendees to save the transcript.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
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
Monday, May 15, 2023
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619853040
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 985 3040
AGENDA: 2. Klein – Planning, Sprague – Fire, Garland – Public Works on the January 16, 2023 Berkeley Hills Mudslide, 3. Sprague - Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610355649
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 035 5649
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel existing litigation a. Alisha Gard v. CoB Case No. 23CV025176, b. CA Restaurant Association v. CoB, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Case No 21-16278, 2. Employee Performance Evaluation, a. City Attorney, b. Director of Police Accountability, 3. 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 Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE FROM 6 – 7 PM
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: “What we can do right now to prevent deadly bird-window collisions” Presentation by Erin Diehm and Kelly Hammargren on the size of the problem and solutions within reach, hosted by the Sierra Club.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 9 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615029400
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 502 9400
AGENDA: 2. FY 2024 Mid-biennial Budget Update, 3. Measure P FY 2024 Mid-biennial Update, 4. Russell Street residence Update, 5. a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Recommendations for RV Lot and Waste Management of Streets for RVs, b. Companion Report – Refer back to the Homeless Services Panel of Experts to identify a new RV parking location/program and develop a waste management plan for RVs and budget priorities.
CIVIC CENTER CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REPORT BRIEFING from 10 – 11 am
In person: at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Conference Room, 1st floor
AGENDA: Super Subcommittee meeting with representatives from the four commissions, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, Civic arts Commission and Transportation and Infrastructure Commission.
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608636592
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 863 6592
AGENDA: FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #1 (packet 78 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Special 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/1608636592
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 863 6592
AGENDA: 1. Approval of the City of Berkeley Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2. Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. Presentation on overview of social services by Culdonce Corona, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, 2. Discussion of presentation, 3. Commissioner reports on Mental Health, Land Use and Economic Development, r. Update on aging services outreach methods.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging
COMMISSION ON LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. FY 2024 Commission Work Plan, Under Information: 3. Fair Work Week, 4. Hard Hat Ordinance, 5. Discussion of First Source and Community workforce Agreement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor
HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HHCAC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA on ACTION: 5. Community services Block Grant Community Action Plan, 6. HHCAC Commission Seat Vacancies, 7. Review of J-Sei program and financial reports, Discussion/Possible Items: 1. Appointments to HHCAC, 2. Holding hybrid meetings, 3. Supporting the Commission on Aging’s communication regarding the Hopkins Corridor, 4. Mechanisms for City employees and service providers to communicate, 5. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 6. Possible holding concurrent meeting with the Commission on Disabilities regarding action items of mutual interest including but not limited to road plans, integral universal design planning, gaps and redundancies in existing service, 7. Accessibility and availability on the city website.
COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN (COSOW) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 7. Presentation from the Berkeley Police Department on domestic violence/gender-based violence/intimate partner violence, sex trafficking and increase in sexual assaults followed with Q&A and possible action, 8. Presentation on the African-American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC), 9. Women-owned businesses losses during the pandemic and supports, 10. Letter to Council from the Commission requesting updates from the Mason-Tillman report regarding gender disparities in contracts, 11. Suicide surge among young women, 12. Plan Black Maternal Health Month, 13. Financial exploitation, scams and speculators approaching older women.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women
Thursday, May 18, 2023
FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. City Clerk Department referral regarding failure of Mike Chang for Berkeley School Board 2022 to file campaign report covering Oct 23, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022, Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) related to public campaign reporting, 8. Report on contribution limits, 10. Subcommittee report on reviewing policies and practices related to City Council meeting public commenting, access and public participation, 11. Annual report to BMC 2.06.190.C Open Government Duties related to the Brown Act, the Lobbyist Registration Act, or open and effective government in Berkeley.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 3030 Telegraph – Preliminary Design Review – SB 330 Project – Demolish an existing 1-story square foot medical office building and two duplexes and construct a new 5-story mixed-use building with 1,550 square feet of commercial area and 144 dwelling units (95 studios, 34 2-bedroom, 15 4-bedroom) including 8-below market units
2. 2712 Telegraph – Preliminary Design Review – SB 330 Project – Demolish two exiting non-residential structures and construct a 41,065 square foot, 6-story residential building containing 40 dwelling units (16 2-bedroom units, 3-3-bedroom units and 21 4-bedroom units) including 4 very low income units (2 2-bedroom units and 2-4 bedroom units) Project contains bedrooms without windows and study rooms come without windows and a commercial space,
3. Presentation of Southside Zoning Modification Project / DRC Recommendations
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee
TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Dining Room
AGENDA: B. 1. goBerkeley SmartSpace Parking Pilot Informational Presentation, 2. HAWK (High Intensity Activated crosswalk signal presentation, 3. Daylighting Policy Informational presentation.
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU (Special Care Unit) and SCU Update, 4. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, r. Commission Vote on Revised version of Care First, Jails Last Resolution, 6. Community Health Records, 7. State legislative update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission
RENT BOARD at 7 pm
AGENDA is not posted check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings
Friday, May 19, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Saturday, May 20, 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 – Kieron Slaughter, COB Office of Economic Development, 2. Proposed Downtown Developments – Steven, COB Land Use Manager.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
VIRTUAL GREEN HOME TOUR from 10 am – 12:30 pm
Register to attend: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tour-2023-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability
Tour will be recorded and available on the East Bay Green Home Tour website. https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/
Sunday, May 21, 2023 – No city meetings listed
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May 23, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL 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/1604260018
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 426 0018
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT
- 2nd reading Arreguin - Adding BMC Chapter 13.107 Hard Hat Ordinance
- Amendment FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $27,940,780 (gross) and $29,658,924 (net)
- 2nd reading - Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
- Appointment of Standby Officers for District 8 and District 2.
- Minutes for April 11, 13, 17, and 25
- Appointment of new members to the Police Accountability Board by Councilmembers Humbert (Mr. Bill Williams) and Hahn (Leah Wilson).
- Hollander, Economic Development – Annual Report for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)
- Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
- Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for North Shattuck Property Based Businesses (NSBID)
- Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Downtown Berkeley Property Based Businesses (DPBID)
- 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
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations - $1,907,987 ( Tenant Legal Services for Rent Board $870,000, On-call Landscaping $50,000, second stair Improvements $987,987)
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000164 add $975,000 with Synthesis Group, Inc. dba Minuteman Press for citywide copying and extend thru 1/31/2025
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Contract (no cost given) with Stella Courier, LLC. With Stella Courier for mail room services and coverage
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300104 add $250,000 total $500,000with Village of Love to Operate the Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300144 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit Evaluation
- Fong, IT – Contract $299,710 with Accela, Inc. for software maintenance 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
- 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
- Ferris, Parks – Contract $436,954 includes 20% contingency $72,826 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc. for Echo Lake Camp accessibility upgrades
- 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
- Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report, Rocky Road, Berkeley Streets
- 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
- Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order 72 Hour, LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group for Uplifting of Crime Scene Unit Cargo Van
- Civic Arts Commission – Refer to City Manager Development of Artists Affordable Housing Certification Program
- Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023-2024
- Removed by Aguilar, PAB – Contract $100,000 with AppleOne for temporary staffing services
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Taplin – Budget Referral $600,000 for HAWK crosswalk at 6th and Addison
- Harrison – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds 2023 Taste of Downtown Berkeley Event
- Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin – FY 2024 Budget Referral: Study to support Housing Element commitment to increase housing and enhance economic vitality on all commercial corridors, with particular attention to the higher-resourced commercial avenues identified in Program 27 of the Housing
- Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn – Support H.R. 603 HEAL Act Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
- Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Office budget Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth 50th Anniversary Gala
- 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
- 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
- Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Subordination Fee add $35 new total $399
- Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Below Market Monitoring Program add $18 new total $450
- Ferris, Parks – Selected Marina Fee Increases
- Ferris, Parks – Changes to Selected Parks and Recreation fees
- Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (Drones)
- 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
- Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive to Overtime and Low Morale
- Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of the City of Berkeley’s Police Response
- Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities
LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan
May 23 – Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs 4 pm
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
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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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Worth Noting:
Another busy week – our attendance is important. The May 23, City Council Agenda is now available for public comment. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
- Sunday: 2 -5 pm a Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea at the Rose Garden.
- Monday:
- 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format and receives a multi-department report on the January 16, 2023 mudslide. (audio recorded)
- 3 pm City Council Closed Session includes the CA Restaurant Association v. CoB over the natural gas ban comment can be made in the hybrid format before the closed session.
- 6 pm “What we can do now to prevent deadly bird-window collisions” Erin Diehm and Kelly Hammargren online at Speaking Up for Point Molate and hosted by the Sierra Club
- Tuesday:
- 9 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on the 2024 Budget and RV parking. (audio recorded)
- 4 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format on FY 2024 Budget (recorded)
- 6 pm Council meets in the hybrid format on the Community Fire Wildfire Protection Plan and the Fire Department Facilities. (recorded)
- Wednesday:
- 1:30 the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- 6:30 pm the Human welfare and Community Action Commission.
- 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
- 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
- Thursday:
- 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commissions meet in person.
- 7 pm the DRC meets on two SB 330 projects and responds to the presentation on the Southside Zoning Modification Project.
- 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person on the SCU.
- 7 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person and receives presentations on goBerkeley SmartSpace (parking metering pilot in residential neighborhoods) and HAWK signals.
- 7 pm the Rent Board is scheduled to meet, but no agenda is posted.
- Saturday:
- 10 am BNC meets online with City presentation on Small Business Support Package and Proposed Downtown Development. (recorded)
- 10 am is the virtual Green Home Tour. (video recorded – whether closed captioning is offered is unknown)
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar. Whether the Green Home Tour offers closed captioning and saving the transcript is unknown. All of the other meetings that are noted as recorded also have closed captioning and allow attendees to save the transcript.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
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
Monday, May 15, 2023
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619853040
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 985 3040
AGENDA: 2. Klein – Planning, Sprague – Fire, Garland – Public Works on the January 16, 2023 Berkeley Hills Mudslide, 3. Sprague - Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610355649
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 035 5649
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel existing litigation a. Alisha Gard v. CoB Case No. 23CV025176, b. CA Restaurant Association v. CoB, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Case No 21-16278, 2. Employee Performance Evaluation, a. City Attorney, b. Director of Police Accountability, 3. 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 Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE FROM 6 – 7 PM
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: “What we can do right now to prevent deadly bird-window collisions” Presentation by Erin Diehm and Kelly Hammargren on the size of the problem and solutions within reach, hosted by the Sierra Club.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 9 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615029400
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 502 9400
AGENDA: 2. FY 2024 Mid-biennial Budget Update, 3. Measure P FY 2024 Mid-biennial Update, 4. Russell Street residence Update, 5. a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Recommendations for RV Lot and Waste Management of Streets for RVs, b. Companion Report – Refer back to the Homeless Services Panel of Experts to identify a new RV parking location/program and develop a waste management plan for RVs and budget priorities.
CIVIC CENTER CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REPORT BRIEFING from 10 – 11 am
In person: at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Conference Room, 1st floor
AGENDA: Super Subcommittee meeting with representatives from the four commissions, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, Civic arts Commission and Transportation and Infrastructure Commission.
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608636592
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 863 6592
AGENDA: FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #1 (packet 78 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Special 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/1608636592
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 863 6592
AGENDA: 1. Approval of the City of Berkeley Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2. Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. Presentation on overview of social services by Culdonce Corona, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, 2. Discussion of presentation, 3. Commissioner reports on Mental Health, Land Use and Economic Development, r. Update on aging services outreach methods.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging
COMMISSION ON LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. FY 2024 Commission Work Plan, Under Information: 3. Fair Work Week, 4. Hard Hat Ordinance, 5. Discussion of First Source and Community workforce Agreement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor
HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HHCAC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA on ACTION: 5. Community services Block Grant Community Action Plan, 6. HHCAC Commission Seat Vacancies, 7. Review of J-Sei program and financial reports, Discussion/Possible Items: 1. Appointments to HHCAC, 2. Holding hybrid meetings, 3. Supporting the Commission on Aging’s communication regarding the Hopkins Corridor, 4. Mechanisms for City employees and service providers to communicate, 5. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 6. Possible holding concurrent meeting with the Commission on Disabilities regarding action items of mutual interest including but not limited to road plans, integral universal design planning, gaps and redundancies in existing service, 7. Accessibility and availability on the city website.
COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN (COSOW) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 7. Presentation from the Berkeley Police Department on domestic violence/gender-based violence/intimate partner violence, sex trafficking and increase in sexual assaults followed with Q&A and possible action, 8. Presentation on the African-American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC), 9. Women-owned businesses losses during the pandemic and supports, 10. Letter to Council from the Commission requesting updates from the Mason-Tillman report regarding gender disparities in contracts, 11. Suicide surge among young women, 12. Plan Black Maternal Health Month, 13. Financial exploitation, scams and speculators approaching older women.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women
Thursday, May 18, 2023
FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. City Clerk Department referral regarding failure of Mike Chang for Berkeley School Board 2022 to file campaign report covering Oct 23, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022, Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) related to public campaign reporting, 8. Report on contribution limits, 10. Subcommittee report on reviewing policies and practices related to City Council meeting public commenting, access and public participation, 11. Annual report to BMC 2.06.190.C Open Government Duties related to the Brown Act, the Lobbyist Registration Act, or open and effective government in Berkeley.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 3030 Telegraph – Preliminary Design Review – SB 330 Project – Demolish an existing 1-story square foot medical office building and two duplexes and construct a new 5-story mixed-use building with 1,550 square feet of commercial area and 144 dwelling units (95 studios, 34 2-bedroom, 15 4-bedroom) including 8-below market units
2. 2712 Telegraph – Preliminary Design Review – SB 330 Project – Demolish two exiting non-residential structures and construct a 41,065 square foot, 6-story residential building containing 40 dwelling units (16 2-bedroom units, 3-3-bedroom units and 21 4-bedroom units) including 4 very low income units (2 2-bedroom units and 2-4 bedroom units) Project contains bedrooms without windows and study rooms come without windows and a commercial space,
3. Presentation of Southside Zoning Modification Project / DRC Recommendations
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee
TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Dining Room
AGENDA: B. 1. goBerkeley SmartSpace Parking Pilot Informational Presentation, 2. HAWK (High Intensity Activated crosswalk signal presentation, 3. Daylighting Policy Informational presentation.
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU (Special Care Unit) and SCU Update, 4. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, r. Commission Vote on Revised version of Care First, Jails Last Resolution, 6. Community Health Records, 7. State legislative update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission
RENT BOARD at 7 pm
AGENDA is not posted check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings
Friday, May 19, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Saturday, May 20, 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 – Kieron Slaughter, COB Office of Economic Development, 2. Proposed Downtown Developments – Steven, COB Land Use Manager.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
VIRTUAL GREEN HOME TOUR from 10 am – 12:30 pm
Register to attend: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tour-2023-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability
Tour will be recorded and available on the East Bay Green Home Tour website. https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/
Sunday, May 21, 2023 – No city meetings listed
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May 23, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL 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/1604260018
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 426 0018
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT
- 2nd reading Arreguin - Adding BMC Chapter 13.107 Hard Hat Ordinance
- Amendment FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $27,940,780 (gross) and $29,658,924 (net)
- 2nd reading - Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
- Appointment of Standby Officers for District 8 and District 2.
- Minutes for April 11, 13, 17, and 25
- Appointment of new members to the Police Accountability Board by Councilmembers Humbert (Mr. Bill Williams) and Hahn (Leah Wilson).
- Hollander, Economic Development – Annual Report for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)
- Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
- Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for North Shattuck Property Based Businesses (NSBID)
- Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Downtown Berkeley Property Based Businesses (DPBID)
- 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
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations - $1,907,987 ( Tenant Legal Services for Rent Board $870,000, On-call Landscaping $50,000, second stair Improvements $987,987)
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000164 add $975,000 with Synthesis Group, Inc. dba Minuteman Press for citywide copying and extend thru 1/31/2025
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Contract (no cost given) with Stella Courier, LLC. With Stella Courier for mail room services and coverage
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300104 add $250,000 total $500,000with Village of Love to Operate the Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300144 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit Evaluation
- Fong, IT – Contract $299,710 with Accela, Inc. for software maintenance 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
- 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
- Ferris, Parks – Contract $436,954 includes 20% contingency $72,826 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc. for Echo Lake Camp accessibility upgrades
- 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
- Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report, Rocky Road, Berkeley Streets
- 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
- Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order 72 Hour, LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group for Uplifting of Crime Scene Unit Cargo Van
- Civic Arts Commission – Refer to City Manager Development of Artists Affordable Housing Certification Program
- Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023-2024
- Removed by Aguilar, PAB – Contract $100,000 with AppleOne for temporary staffing services
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Taplin – Budget Referral $600,000 for HAWK crosswalk at 6th and Addison
- Harrison – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds 2023 Taste of Downtown Berkeley Event
- Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin – FY 2024 Budget Referral: Study to support Housing Element commitment to increase housing and enhance economic vitality on all commercial corridors, with particular attention to the higher-resourced commercial avenues identified in Program 27 of the Housing
- Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn – Support H.R. 603 HEAL Act Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
- Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Office budget Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth 50th Anniversary Gala
- 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
- 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
- Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Subordination Fee add $35 new total $399
- Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Below Market Monitoring Program add $18 new total $450
- Ferris, Parks – Selected Marina Fee Increases
- Ferris, Parks – Changes to Selected Parks and Recreation fees
- Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (Drones)
- 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
- Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive to Overtime and Low Morale
- Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of the City of Berkeley’s Police Response
- Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities
LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan
May 23 – Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs 4 pm
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
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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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