Events

Worth Noting:

Summer is here with the community picnic, movies in the park and Pride on the Plaza with drag performances.

• Monday
  • At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format to finalize the July 11 City Council meeting and continue discussion on Council legislative process
• Tuesday
  • At 10 am the Solano BID meets in person.
  • At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format and will vote to finalize the FY 2024 budget.
  • At 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
• Thursday
  • From 9 am – 4 pm is the Community Picnic at San Pablo Park,
  • From 4 pm – 7 pm is the Pride on Plaza event with music and drag show
• Friday
  • At 11 am the Civic Arts Grants Subcommittee meets.
  • From 8:40 – 10:30 pm is the movie Minions the rise of Gru at the Strawberry Creek Park.

KPFA – To vote for the local Board of Directors later this summer, if you have not already contributed $25 the deadline is June 30. The local board in turn will select four Directors to serve on the National Board.

The Land Use Calendar of appeals and Council Special Meetings and Worksessions are listed near the end of the Calendar.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS 

Sunday, June 25, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed 

Monday, June 26, 2023 

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm 

Hybrid Meeting 

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

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618410107 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)  

Meeting ID: 161 841 0107 

AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 7/11/2023 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 Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. a. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 8. b. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals), Unscheduled Items: 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council meeting procedures, 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal. 

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

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 10 am 

In-Person: 1801 Solano, Mechanics Bank 

AGENDA: 5. Review Invoices, 6. Update on Solano Ave Revitalization RFP and project planning and coordinated with changes Albany is considering, 7. Update on the Zoning Amendments to support small business (Planning Commission 6/7/2023), 8. Work Plan, Holiday Décor 2023-2024; review tree well progress  

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board 

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/1608493904 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)  

Meeting ID: 160 849 3904 

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

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

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm 

In-Person: 1326 Allston Way, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room 

AGENDA: 6. At 6:30 pm Staff Updates on Rates, Progress on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, Progress on SB-1383, SUDs Ordinance Enforcement, Plastic Bag Ordinance, Discussion and Action Items: 1. At 6:50 pm Ridwell Presentation, 2. At 7:10 pm Berkeley Food Network, 3. At 7:30 om Formation of Sub-Committee to Review Green Building Requirements, 4. At 7:40 pm Discuss Legislative Updates 

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

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – Islam Eid al-Adha – no city meetings or events 

Thursday, June 29, 2023 

COMMUNITY PICNIC from 9 am – 4 pm 

At 2800 Park, San Pablo Park  

(Free Event) 

Afternoon of activities for youth and teens with giant inflatables, wall climbing, burgers catered by Fuddruckers, a petting zoo, tot zone, sports zone 

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-picnic-2023 

LOVE WINS: A VARIETY SHOW from 4 – 7 pm 

Downtown Berkeley Plaza 

(Free Event) 

Pride on the Plaza event with music, local vendors and drag performances 

https://www.downtownberkeley.com/events/ 

Friday, June 30, 2023 

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 11 am 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616394238 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252  

Meeting ID: 161 639 4238 

AGENDA: 5. Discussion with possible action a. Grants Program Work Plan 

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

MOVIES in the PARK: MINIONS THE RISE of GRU from 8:40 pm to 10:30 pm 

1260 Allston Way, Strawberry Creek Park 

(Free Event) 

Bring blankets, sleeping bags, and/or low-back beach chairs with maximum height of 9” off the ground, alcohol free event, flashlight suggested for walking out at the end of the evening 

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-minions-rise-gru 

Saturday, July 1, 2023 – no city meetings, events listed 

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed 

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DRAFT AGENDA for July 11, 2023 City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting  

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm 

Hybrid Meeting 

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

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618410107 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)  

Meeting ID: 161 841 0107 

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

AGENDA on CONSENT: 

1. Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Award of $4,931,058 from state of California
2. Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1619 University (Super 8 Motel) for 60 months
3. Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $7,295,635 with Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley food and Housing Project) to operate an interim housing program at Super 8 Motel (1619 University) from 8/1/2023 to 7/31/2028
4. Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations $482,500
5. Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 2 Plus 1 Housing Resolution Services for Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Advocate from 7/15/2023 – 7/15/2024
6. Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $150,000 with Street Level Advisors for Affordable Housing Requirements Economic Feasibility Analysis from 7/15/2023 – 7/15/2024
7. Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #32300134 add $68,000 total $4,568,000 with Bonita House for Specialized Care Unit Provider for the Specialized Care Unit
8. Warhuus, HHCS –Amend contract #321001100 add $53,424 total $109,218 with JotForm, Inc. for a HIPPA Compliant Platform and extend to 5/12/2026
9. Warhuus, HHCS – Authorize application and participation in Prohousing Designation Program with California Department of Housing and Community development (HCD)
10. Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend contract #32000226 total $233,736 (amount added not given) with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for administration of SRIP | Disability, Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan (RHPAP) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Police Employee Retiree Income Plans (PERIP) for 1/12021 – 12/31/2025
11. Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend contract #32300158 total $750,000 (amount added not given) with AppleOne Employment Services for temporary staffing from 2/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
12. Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revisions to the Unrepresented Employee Manual1) Merit raises in current classification, 2) Aligns vacation accrual and longevity pay rates and vacation sell-back policies for the Fire Chief, the Police Chief and their deputies 3) Includes Office Specialists III among classifications that qualify for the City Manager Department Differential
13. Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Supplemental Military Leave Compensation Policy to offer City’s supplemental ilitary leave compensation benefit retroactively from 6/1/2019 – 6/30/2025 to provide wages to supplement an employee’s military pay and allowances for a period not to exceed two years that must be taken within 36 months of the leave request for emplyees called up to involuntary active military service
14. Ferris, Parks – Accept grant $5,138,685 from Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Berkeley Pier Water Transportation / Ferry Project
15. Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32000188 add $75,000 total $225,000 with GSI Environmental Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services and extend term from 12/20/2023 – 6/30/2025
16. Louis, BPD – Amend contract #32300022 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc. for additional critical incident stress management (CISM), education and counseling services
17. Housing Advisory Commission – Conduct a Study on the City’s History of Discriminatory Actions in Housing Policies/Programs that adversely impacted the Black community and its ability to remain and grow in the city, build inter-generational wealth and fully realize the benefits of homeownership and how lessons learned can inform future housing policies and programs
18. Wong, City Auditor – Report Staff Shortages, City services Constrained by Staff Retention Challenges and Delayed Hiring
19. Arreguin – Reappoint Thomas-Rodriguez, Max Levine and Ali Kashani to Berkeley Housing Authority of Commissioners
20. Arreguin – Support Rooftop Solar and Battery Storage for Multifamily Housing and Schools and send resolution to Newsom, Skinner, Wicks and CPUC in support of Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM) and Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEM-A)
21. Arreguin – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the Kala Art Institute the fiscal sponsor for the Chavez/Huerta Tribute Site
22. Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to support the Berkeley Humane Society adoption event
23. Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for BHS all class reunion
24. Bartlett – Resolution in support for unionized employees of REI
25. Harrison, Arreguin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds and co-sponsorship fo the Cesar Chavez, Dolores Heurta Tribute Site Curriculum Project
26. Harrison – Resolution opposing Tokyo Electric Power Company and the Government of Japan’s Planned Discharge of Wastewater from Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean

AGENDA on ACTION: 

27. Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of BMC to Conform to State Law and Make Non-Substantive Technical Edits
28. Warhuus, HHCS – Referral Response: Affordable Housing Preferance Policy for rental housing created through below market rate and Housing Trust Fund Programs
29. Adoption – Civic Center Phase II – Design Concept
30. De-prioritizing the enforcement of laws imposing criminal penalties for Entheogenic/Psychedelic plants and fungi for personal use
31. Excused absence for Vice Mayor Ben Bartlett
32. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to BMC to establish protections relating to animals held, owned, used, exhibited or otherwise kept for racing or other sport, entertainment of profit
33. Hahn – Dedicated Public Comment Time for City of Berkeley Unions at the beginning of City Council meetings

INFORMATION REPORTS: 

34. Annual Report on Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Actions
35. City Auditor FY 2024 Audit Plan

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June 27, 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/1608493904 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)  

Meeting ID: 160 849 3904 

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

AGENDA on CONSENT: 

1. 2nd reading - Klein, Planning and Development - Bird Safe Building Requirements; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Section 23.304.150
2. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, Nov 2018 Election) at 0,0250%
3. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundFirefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax rate of $0.1176 (11.76 cents)
4. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008) at 0.0050%
5. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundService on 2015 Refnding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G, S & I) elections 1992, 1996 and 2002 at o.0115%
6. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016) at 0.0140%
7. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012)
8. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits at $0.7909 per square foot of improvements
9. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2130
10. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0451
11. 2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundEmergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02018)
12. 2nd reading - Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act to modify the forms required to open a campaign committee, change the deadline to qualify for public financing, clarify rules
13. 2nd reading - Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn, Robinson - Amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance.
14. Minutes for Approval
15. Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $400,000
16. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG
17. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Special Tax Rate: Fund Library Services
18. Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024 $342,803,053
19. Oyekanmi, Finance – Revisions to the Debt Management and Disclosure Policy
20. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Reaffirming the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
21. Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $106,000 with ZOLL Medical Corporation for ECG Monitor/Defibrillator Support for emergency Response Vehicles from 7/1/2023-6/30/2025
22. Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $62,000 with Stryker Corp, Preventive Maintenance Service from 8/1/2023 – 8/1/2026
23. Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $1,600,000 with US Digital Designs for Fire Station Emergency Alerting System from 7/12/2023 – 6/2/2026
24. Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $35,000 total $125,000 with Harold Dichoso COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2024
25. Warhuus, HHCS – Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant 1. Allocate $680,000 of FY 2023 Federal CDBG funds available to to Insight Housing to rehabilitate IH’s Dwight Way Center
26. Fong, IT – Amend Contract - Total $1,939,538 with Dell Computer for Computer software and hardware using County Riverside Amendment No. 1 for 11/1/2019 – 10/31/2024
27. Fong, IT – Amend Contract 10549B add $1,000,000 total $4,705,342.68 with Tyler Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning System for ongoing software licensing, maintenance services and disaster recovery services 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2025
28. Ferris, Parks – Contract $263,000 includes $50,000 (23.5%) contingency with R.X. Lodge, Inc. for the West Side Aquatic Park Tree Planting and Irrigation Project
29. Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: USDA Forest Service – Berkeley Urban Forestry Project up to $3,800,000 local in-kind match, up to $500,000 in local cash match
30. Ferris, Parks – Donation $6,800 Two Memorial Benches at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Richard & Gloria Crocker
31. Louis, Police Dept – Contract $200,000 with Citygate for Police Dept Staffing and Workload Study $120,000 for 6/30/2023 – 6/30/2024 with option to extend for 2 additional years for total $200,000
32. Garland, Public Works – Contracts (3) total $1,200,000 with Cunha Surveying, Inc. (Cunha) $400,000, Kister, Savio & Rei, Inc (KSR) $400,000, MNS Engineers, Inc (MNS) $400,000 for on-call survey services for capital improvement projects and the Engineering Division, for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
33. Garland, Public Works – Contracts (5) total $1,500,000 for On-Call Geotechnical and Engineering Testing Services, BSK Associates $400,000, Inspection Services, Inc. $400,000, Ninyo & Moore $400,000, Alan Kropp & Associates $150,000, Fisher Geotechnical $150,000.
34. Garland, Public Works – Contract $12,973,925 includes 20% contingency with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for Southside Complete Streets Project
35. Garland, Public Works – Contract $1,625,500 with Downtown Streets for Hand Sweeping, Graffiti and Litter Abatement, Poster Removal and Low Barrier Volunteer Work Experience Program for 8/1/2023 – 8/30/2027
36. Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract add $835,969 total $2,285,969 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, In for FY 2020 Sidewalk Inspection and Shaving Services
37. Garland, Public Works – Ground Lease Agreement – RM Ventures LLC d.b.a. in the Wood Grill and Bar for Nonexclusive Use of Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Paseo
38. Garland, Public Works – SteelWave Donation for $40,000 cash donation for Addison Bike Blvd project and Vision Zero traffic safety improvements in West Berkeley
39. Garland, Public Works - goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Evaluation & Next Steps, adopt resolution to maintain SmartSpace
40. Garland, Public Works – Approve Proposed Projects Anticipate to be paid for by the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2023 – 2024
41. Garland, Public Works – Extend the Community Workforce Agreement with Building & Construction Trades Council, et al., for Construction Projects over $500,000
42. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Request that City Council Strongly Recommend that HUD-Owned Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartments Install Solar Battery Back-Up Battery Capability to meet the medical needs of their residents during loss of electrical power and consider same action for other HUD properties in Berkeley
43. Peace and Justice Commission – Establishment of a Sister City Relationship with Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Honduras
44. Arreguin – Amend Contract 32000196 add $78,000 total $303,500 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services and extend to 6/30/2024
45. Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM) – Refer to City Manager the task of protecting the City’s Food Supply from natural disasters and economic disruptions and the Office of Economic Development and adopt the goals of FARM
46. Bartlett – Street Pavement Painting, relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds
47. Bartlett, co-sponsor Ha – Reparations Now Community Art Mural Restoration and Preservation on Ellis next to Malcolm X Elementary School
48. Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn – Support for AB-660 Food Labeling (Assemblymember Irwin) Food Labeling quality dates, safety dates and sell by dates

AGENDA on ACTION: 

49. Garland, Public Works - Public Hearing on Zero Waste Five Year Rate Schedule (fee for refuse, compost and recycling collection based on size of garbage container)
50. Warhuus, HHCS – Biennial Syringe Services Report
51. Garland, Public Works – Approval and Levy of 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee in FY 2024
52. Garland, Public Works – Levy and Collection of Street Lighting Assessments
53. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Adoption
54. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $718,982,025 (gross) and $610,760531 (net)
55. Oyekanmi, Finance – Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2023-2024 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
56. Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Humbert – Adopt temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC Chapter 9.04.136(D) Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Businesses
57. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2024
58. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Libilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
59. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2023 Third Quarter Investment Report: ended 3/31/2023
60. Louis, Police – Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations
61. Zero Waste Commission – FY 2023 – 2024 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

• 2720 Hillegass Avenue - Willard Park (Construct Community Center) 7/24/2023
• 705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
• 3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
• 1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story miexed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS: 

• May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan (If you missed the Fire Facilities Presentation this is worth watching https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
• June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, Reports worth reading https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
• July 11- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (at 4 pm)
• July 18 (WS) - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations

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Unscheduled Presentations – Workshops and Special Meetings:  

• Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm) – rescheduled from July 25 to Fall 2023
• Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment June 13 presentation cancelled, report is worth reading (to be rescheduled)

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1. Garland, Public Works – Adoption of Civic Center Phase II, declaring Council’s intention to support the preferred design concept plan