Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, OCT. 8-13
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Go to meetings and events: The Bird Festival on Sunday is the highlight of the week. The 4 pm City Council meeting on legislation is a “should do.” If you miss the Budget and Finance AAO there will be more meetings before the council vote.
- Monday: Indigenous Peoples Day - The Youth Commission is listed with the date as October 10 with the day listed as Tuesday – expect this meeting to be Tuesday not on the holiday.
- Tuesday: City Council meets in the hybrid format starting at 3 pm with a closed session, followed with a special meeting at 4 pm on redesigning their legislative process, followed with the regular meeting a 6 pm with a light agenda.
- Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Disability Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person with the Waterfront Specific Plan and EIR on the agenda.
- Thursday:
- At 10 am the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format. The AAO (mid-year budget adjustment) is not posted with the agenda.
- At 1 pm WETA meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Zoning adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format.
- Saturday: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets in person.
- Sunday: From 8 am to 5 pm there are Bird Festival activities all over Berkeley from birding field trips, to sidewalk chalk drawing to poetry, art and presentations at the Brower Center on plants for birds and making your home safe for birds.
The Berkeley Daily Planet is back in full swing https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
Activist’s Diary for September 29, 2023 on Ready Festival, Planning and Fire Department Master Plan
https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-09-02/article/50416?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-WEEK-ENDING-SEPTEMBER-29--Kelly-Hammargren
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, October 8, 2023 - No City meetings found
Monday, October 9, 2023 – Indigenous People’s Day Holiday
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
The Youth Commission is listed as October 10 which is Monday with the day listed as Tuesday – expect this meeting to be Tuesday not on Monday the holiday.
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon, Youth Services Center / YAP
AGENDA: 9. Discussion Berkeley High School Restroom
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606556704
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 655 6704
AGENDA: 1. Conference with labor negotiators, employee organizations Berkeley Firefighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Fire Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association; SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
AGENDA: City Council Legislative System Redesign (packet 138 pages) this is the evolution of the proposals that started with former councilmember Droste to establish rules for how council policy committees function and how major legislation submitted by councilmembers needs to be prepared including checklists to be completed and processed with time frames for submission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
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/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
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
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Staff Updates 7. 2023 Log of Access Complaints, 8. Email and voicemail sent to commission, 9. Sept meeting follow-up, Discussion/Action Items: 10. 2024 calendar, 11. CoD membership, 12. Workplan, Carried Over & Items for future meetings a. Civic Center Subcommittee, b. Safer Pathways.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability
PARKS, RECREATION & WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report (Ferris), 9. Aquatic Park update on public arts project, Discussion/Action: 10. Possible parks tax increase ballot measure, 11. Proposed Ohlone Greenway Improvement Project, 12. Feedback on draft Waterfront Specific Plan and EIR process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 6. ODPA Staff Report 8. Chief’s Report9. Subcommittee reports,10. Policy complaint 2023-PR-000511. Policy complaints 2023-PR-0006, 2023-PR-0007, 2023-PR-0008 12. Public comment, 13. Closed Session 14 complaints 2-23-Cl-0001 – 2023-Cl-0014
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
Thursday, October 12, 2023
BUDGET & FINANCE Committee at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Mivia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611557693
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 155 7693
AGENDA: 2. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO), 3. Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt, 4. Investment Report Update – Investment Policies of other jurisdictions, 5. Audit recommendations status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 6. Audit status report – Fleet replacement & Rocky Road Berkeley Streets at risk and significantly underfunded. (packet 92 pages – no documents on AAO)
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/84781420938
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 847 8142 0938
AGENDA: 2712 Telegraph – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2022-0179 – to demolish two non-residential structures and construct a 41,065 sq ft 6-story (70 ft) mixed-use residential building containing 40 dwelling units (4-very-low income), 590 sq ft commercial space, 2 auto parking spaces and 46 bicycle spaces, utilizing State Density Bonus.
2411 Sixth Street – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0101 – to legalize the demolition of a non-conforming single-family dwelling and construct a 2,058 sq ft 2-story (22 ft) conforming single family dwelling
2924 Russell - on action – Appeal of Zoning Officer’s decision to approve Administrative Use Permit #ZP2023-0081 to install an unenclosed hot tub in rear yard.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board
WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at Port of San Francisco Pier 1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff reports – (peak hour utilization is not available, farebox recovery is listed as 21% - without a cut of Bridge Tolls and Federal & State funding WETA could not stay afloat), 7. Agreement with UBER for Alameda Mainstreet Terminal Rideshare program, 8. Adopt Fares between Mission Bay and South San Francisco, 9. Filing for an application with MTC for $700,000 in Regional Measure 3 Capital Funds.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, October 13, 2023 – Reduced Service Day
Saturday, October 14, 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: Check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, October 15, 2023
BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL from 8 am – 5 pm
Check the website there is something for everyone: field trips, bird watching, sidewalk chalk drawing, tours of the UC Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, poetry, stories, children’s art and presentations at the Brower Center on birding, bird safe home plants for birds
https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 10, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- 2nd reading of the ADU Ordinance No. 7,888-N.S. passed on Oct 3 to read ordinance go to https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10-10%20Item%20A%20Ordinance%207888.pdf
- Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions – Removed by City Manager
- Hollander, Economic Development – Write-off of a delinquent revolving loan fund (RLF) Balance of $25,000 oved by Kidventurez, Inc.
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation and requests for RFP, Hazardous Fire Fuel Treatment $4,000,000
- Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contracts: Aging Services Programs, FY 2024-2026, a. Congregate Meals $213,000, b. Home Delivered Meals $440,000, Family Caregiver Support Program $126,500, d. Senior Center Activities $136,000, e. Information and assistance Services $460,000
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $10,760 total $139,400 with City Data Services to Develop and maintain Homelessness Prevention reporting module in online data management utilized by HHCS
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish classification and salary range for Graphic Designer hourly $39.5233 - $48.5000 annually $82,208.4870 - $100,880.0000
- Klein, Planning – Contract $128,375 from 12/1/2023 – 11/31/2028 with EdgeSoft for Data Automation Services and Support for Toxics Management Division
- Louis, Police – Contract (appears to be amendment though not listed as such) for $344,500 total not to exceed $425,000 with Flock Safety to provide ALPR Cameras Services and extend term to two years from date of implementations,
- Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32300191 add $150,000 total $260,000 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping Services for Public works and HHCS
- Garland, Public works – Amend Contract #108037-1 add $350,000 total $480,000 with MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
- Garland, Public Works – Grant Application to BART for $3,000,000 from the Safe Routes to BART (SR2B) Grant Program to help close the funding gap for construction of safety-related improvements to the Ohlone Greenway
- Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order: $2,050,000 for four Front Loaders with Western Truck Center
- Elmwood BID Advisory Board – Renewal of the Elmwood Ave. BID (Business Improvement District for 2024 Calendar Year
- Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board - Renewal of the Solano Ave. BID for 2024 Calendar Year
- Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Needs Attention (continued from Oct 3)
- Hollander, Economic Development - FY 2024 Civic Arts Grants Awards
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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- 3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD
- October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process
- November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
- Proposed December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)
- Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
- Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan
- May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
- June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20
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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week is posted on the What Happened page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/what-happened.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to: kellyhammargren@gmail.com.If you want to receive the Activist’s Diary send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to- kellyhammargren@gmail.com -with the request to be removed from the email list.
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Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Go to meetings and events: The Bird Festival on Sunday is the highlight of the week. The 4 pm City Council meeting on legislation is a “should do.” If you miss the Budget and Finance AAO there will be more meetings before the council vote.
- Monday: Indigenous Peoples Day - The Youth Commission is listed with the date as October 10 with the day listed as Tuesday – expect this meeting to be Tuesday not on the holiday.
- Tuesday: City Council meets in the hybrid format starting at 3 pm with a closed session, followed with a special meeting at 4 pm on redesigning their legislative process, followed with the regular meeting a 6 pm with a light agenda.
- Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Disability Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person with the Waterfront Specific Plan and EIR on the agenda.
- Thursday:
- At 10 am the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format. The AAO (mid-year budget adjustment) is not posted with the agenda.
- At 1 pm WETA meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Zoning adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format.
- Saturday: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets in person.
- Sunday: From 8 am to 5 pm there are Bird Festival activities all over Berkeley from birding field trips, to sidewalk chalk drawing to poetry, art and presentations at the Brower Center on plants for birds and making your home safe for birds.
The Berkeley Daily Planet is back in full swing https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
Activist’s Diary for September 29, 2023 on Ready Festival, Planning and Fire Department Master Plan
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, October 8, 2023 - No City meetings found
Monday, October 9, 2023 – Indigenous People’s Day Holiday
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
The Youth Commission is listed as October 10 which is Monday with the day listed as Tuesday – expect this meeting to be Tuesday not on Monday the holiday.
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon, Youth Services Center / YAP
AGENDA: 9. Discussion Berkeley High School Restroom
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606556704
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 655 6704
AGENDA: 1. Conference with labor negotiators, employee organizations Berkeley Firefighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Fire Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association; SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
AGENDA: City Council Legislative System Redesign (packet 138 pages) this is the evolution of the proposals that started with former councilmember Droste to establish rules for how council policy committees function and how major legislation submitted by councilmembers needs to be prepared including checklists to be completed and processed with time frames for submission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
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/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
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
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Staff Updates 7. 2023 Log of Access Complaints, 8. Email and voicemail sent to commission, 9. Sept meeting follow-up, Discussion/Action Items: 10. 2024 calendar, 11. CoD membership, 12. Workplan, Carried Over & Items for future meetings a. Civic Center Subcommittee, b. Safer Pathways.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability
PARKS, RECREATION & WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report (Ferris), 9. Aquatic Park update on public arts project, Discussion/Action: 10. Possible parks tax increase ballot measure, 11. Proposed Ohlone Greenway Improvement Project, 12. Feedback on draft Waterfront Specific Plan and EIR process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 6. ODPA Staff Report 8. Chief’s Report9. Subcommittee reports,10. Policy complaint 2023-PR-000511. Policy complaints 2023-PR-0006, 2023-PR-0007, 2023-PR-0008 12. Public comment, 13. Closed Session 14 complaints 2-23-Cl-0001 – 2023-Cl-0014
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
Thursday, October 12, 2023
BUDGET & FINANCE Committee at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Mivia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611557693
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 155 7693
AGENDA: 2. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO), 3. Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt, 4. Investment Report Update – Investment Policies of other jurisdictions, 5. Audit recommendations status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 6. Audit status report – Fleet replacement & Rocky Road Berkeley Streets at risk and significantly underfunded. (packet 92 pages – no documents on AAO)
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/84781420938
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 847 8142 0938
AGENDA: 2712 Telegraph – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2022-0179 – to demolish two non-residential structures and construct a 41,065 sq ft 6-story (70 ft) mixed-use residential building containing 40 dwelling units (4-very-low income), 590 sq ft commercial space, 2 auto parking spaces and 46 bicycle spaces, utilizing State Density Bonus.
2411 Sixth Street – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0101 – to legalize the demolition of a non-conforming single-family dwelling and construct a 2,058 sq ft 2-story (22 ft) conforming single family dwelling
2924 Russell - on action – Appeal of Zoning Officer’s decision to approve Administrative Use Permit #ZP2023-0081 to install an unenclosed hot tub in rear yard.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board
WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at Port of San Francisco Pier 1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff reports – (peak hour utilization is not available, farebox recovery is listed as 21% - without a cut of Bridge Tolls and Federal & State funding WETA could not stay afloat), 7. Agreement with UBER for Alameda Mainstreet Terminal Rideshare program, 8. Adopt Fares between Mission Bay and South San Francisco, 9. Filing for an application with MTC for $700,000 in Regional Measure 3 Capital Funds.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, October 13, 2023 – Reduced Service Day
Saturday, October 14, 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: Check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, October 15, 2023
BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL from 8 am – 5 pm
Check the website there is something for everyone: field trips, bird watching, sidewalk chalk drawing, tours of the UC Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, poetry, stories, children’s art and presentations at the Brower Center on birding, bird safe home plants for birds
https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 10, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- 2nd reading of the ADU Ordinance No. 7,888-N.S. passed on Oct 3 to read ordinance go to https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10-10%20Item%20A%20Ordinance%207888.pdf
- Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions – Removed by City Manager
- Hollander, Economic Development – Write-off of a delinquent revolving loan fund (RLF) Balance of $25,000 oved by Kidventurez, Inc.
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation and requests for RFP, Hazardous Fire Fuel Treatment $4,000,000
- Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contracts: Aging Services Programs, FY 2024-2026, a. Congregate Meals $213,000, b. Home Delivered Meals $440,000, Family Caregiver Support Program $126,500, d. Senior Center Activities $136,000, e. Information and assistance Services $460,000
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $10,760 total $139,400 with City Data Services to Develop and maintain Homelessness Prevention reporting module in online data management utilized by HHCS
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish classification and salary range for Graphic Designer hourly $39.5233 - $48.5000 annually $82,208.4870 - $100,880.0000
- Klein, Planning – Contract $128,375 from 12/1/2023 – 11/31/2028 with EdgeSoft for Data Automation Services and Support for Toxics Management Division
- Louis, Police – Contract (appears to be amendment though not listed as such) for $344,500 total not to exceed $425,000 with Flock Safety to provide ALPR Cameras Services and extend term to two years from date of implementations,
- Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32300191 add $150,000 total $260,000 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping Services for Public works and HHCS
- Garland, Public works – Amend Contract #108037-1 add $350,000 total $480,000 with MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
- Garland, Public Works – Grant Application to BART for $3,000,000 from the Safe Routes to BART (SR2B) Grant Program to help close the funding gap for construction of safety-related improvements to the Ohlone Greenway
- Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order: $2,050,000 for four Front Loaders with Western Truck Center
- Elmwood BID Advisory Board – Renewal of the Elmwood Ave. BID (Business Improvement District for 2024 Calendar Year
- Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board - Renewal of the Solano Ave. BID for 2024 Calendar Year
- Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Needs Attention (continued from Oct 3)
- Hollander, Economic Development - FY 2024 Civic Arts Grants Awards
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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- 3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD
- October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process
- November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
- Proposed December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)
- Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
- Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan
- May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
- June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20
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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week is posted on the What Happened page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/what-happened.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to: kellyhammargren@gmail.com.If you want to receive the Activist’s Diary send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to- kellyhammargren@gmail.com -with the request to be removed from the email list.
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ZOOM has as part of the program -(for no extra cost)- Closed Captioning (CC). It turns computer voice recognition into a text transcript. Closed Captioning and show full transcript and the save option are only available when the person setting up the ZOOM meeting has activated these options. If you don’t see CC ask for it. If it can’t be activated for the current meeting ask for it for future meetings.
The accuracy of the Closed Captioning is affected by background noise and other factors, The CC and transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few odd words, can be deciphered--for example "Shattuck" was transcribed as Shadow in one recent transcript.
For the online attendee, the full transcript is only available from the time the attendee activates Show Full Transcript. But if you sit through a meeting and then remember 10 minutes before it is over to click on Show Full Transcript you will only get the last 10 minutes, not the full transcript – So click often on both Save Transcript and on Save to Folder during the meeting for best results.
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Remember, allowing us attendees to save the meeting transcript does not require the public meeting host to save the transcript (for public record.)
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https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X
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https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360060958752-Using-save-captions#h_01F5XW3BGWJAKJFWCHPPZGBD70
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Go to meetings and events: The Bird Festival on Sunday is the highlight of the week. The 4 pm City Council meeting on legislation is a “should do.” If you miss the Budget and Finance AAO there will be more meetings before the council vote.
- Monday: Indigenous Peoples Day - The Youth Commission is listed with the date as October 10 with the day listed as Tuesday – expect this meeting to be Tuesday not on the holiday.
- Tuesday: City Council meets in the hybrid format starting at 3 pm with a closed session, followed with a special meeting at 4 pm on redesigning their legislative process, followed with the regular meeting a 6 pm with a light agenda.
- Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Disability Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person with the Waterfront Specific Plan and EIR on the agenda.
- Thursday:
- At 10 am the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format. The AAO (mid-year budget adjustment) is not posted with the agenda.
- At 1 pm WETA meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Zoning adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format.
- Saturday: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets in person.
- Sunday: From 8 am to 5 pm there are Bird Festival activities all over Berkeley from birding field trips, to sidewalk chalk drawing to poetry, art and presentations at the Brower Center on plants for birds and making your home safe for birds.
The Berkeley Daily Planet is back in full swing https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
Activist’s Diary for September 29, 2023 on Ready Festival, Planning and Fire Department Master Plan
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, October 8, 2023 - No City meetings found
Monday, October 9, 2023 – Indigenous People’s Day Holiday
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
The Youth Commission is listed as October 10 which is Monday with the day listed as Tuesday – expect this meeting to be Tuesday not on Monday the holiday.
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon, Youth Services Center / YAP
AGENDA: 9. Discussion Berkeley High School Restroom
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606556704
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 655 6704
AGENDA: 1. Conference with labor negotiators, employee organizations Berkeley Firefighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Fire Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association; SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
AGENDA: City Council Legislative System Redesign (packet 138 pages) this is the evolution of the proposals that started with former councilmember Droste to establish rules for how council policy committees function and how major legislation submitted by councilmembers needs to be prepared including checklists to be completed and processed with time frames for submission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
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/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
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
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Staff Updates 7. 2023 Log of Access Complaints, 8. Email and voicemail sent to commission, 9. Sept meeting follow-up, Discussion/Action Items: 10. 2024 calendar, 11. CoD membership, 12. Workplan, Carried Over & Items for future meetings a. Civic Center Subcommittee, b. Safer Pathways.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability
PARKS, RECREATION & WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report (Ferris), 9. Aquatic Park update on public arts project, Discussion/Action: 10. Possible parks tax increase ballot measure, 11. Proposed Ohlone Greenway Improvement Project, 12. Feedback on draft Waterfront Specific Plan and EIR process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 6. ODPA Staff Report 8. Chief’s Report9. Subcommittee reports,10. Policy complaint 2023-PR-000511. Policy complaints 2023-PR-0006, 2023-PR-0007, 2023-PR-0008 12. Public comment, 13. Closed Session 14 complaints 2-23-Cl-0001 – 2023-Cl-0014
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
Thursday, October 12, 2023
BUDGET & FINANCE Committee at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Mivia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611557693
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 155 7693
AGENDA: 2. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO), 3. Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt, 4. Investment Report Update – Investment Policies of other jurisdictions, 5. Audit recommendations status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 6. Audit status report – Fleet replacement & Rocky Road Berkeley Streets at risk and significantly underfunded. (packet 92 pages – no documents on AAO)
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/84781420938
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 847 8142 0938
AGENDA: 2712 Telegraph – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2022-0179 – to demolish two non-residential structures and construct a 41,065 sq ft 6-story (70 ft) mixed-use residential building containing 40 dwelling units (4-very-low income), 590 sq ft commercial space, 2 auto parking spaces and 46 bicycle spaces, utilizing State Density Bonus.
2411 Sixth Street – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0101 – to legalize the demolition of a non-conforming single-family dwelling and construct a 2,058 sq ft 2-story (22 ft) conforming single family dwelling
2924 Russell - on action – Appeal of Zoning Officer’s decision to approve Administrative Use Permit #ZP2023-0081 to install an unenclosed hot tub in rear yard.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board
WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at Port of San Francisco Pier 1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff reports – (peak hour utilization is not available, farebox recovery is listed as 21% - without a cut of Bridge Tolls and Federal & State funding WETA could not stay afloat), 7. Agreement with UBER for Alameda Mainstreet Terminal Rideshare program, 8. Adopt Fares between Mission Bay and South San Francisco, 9. Filing for an application with MTC for $700,000 in Regional Measure 3 Capital Funds.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, October 13, 2023 – Reduced Service Day
Saturday, October 14, 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: Check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, October 15, 2023
BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL from 8 am – 5 pm
Check the website there is something for everyone: field trips, bird watching, sidewalk chalk drawing, tours of the UC Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, poetry, stories, children’s art and presentations at the Brower Center on birding, bird safe home plants for birds
https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 10, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- 2nd reading of the ADU Ordinance No. 7,888-N.S. passed on Oct 3 to read ordinance go to https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10-10%20Item%20A%20Ordinance%207888.pdf
- Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions – Removed by City Manager
- Hollander, Economic Development – Write-off of a delinquent revolving loan fund (RLF) Balance of $25,000 oved by Kidventurez, Inc.
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation and requests for RFP, Hazardous Fire Fuel Treatment $4,000,000
- Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contracts: Aging Services Programs, FY 2024-2026, a. Congregate Meals $213,000, b. Home Delivered Meals $440,000, Family Caregiver Support Program $126,500, d. Senior Center Activities $136,000, e. Information and assistance Services $460,000
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $10,760 total $139,400 with City Data Services to Develop and maintain Homelessness Prevention reporting module in online data management utilized by HHCS
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish classification and salary range for Graphic Designer hourly $39.5233 - $48.5000 annually $82,208.4870 - $100,880.0000
- Klein, Planning – Contract $128,375 from 12/1/2023 – 11/31/2028 with EdgeSoft for Data Automation Services and Support for Toxics Management Division
- Louis, Police – Contract (appears to be amendment though not listed as such) for $344,500 total not to exceed $425,000 with Flock Safety to provide ALPR Cameras Services and extend term to two years from date of implementations,
- Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32300191 add $150,000 total $260,000 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping Services for Public works and HHCS
- Garland, Public works – Amend Contract #108037-1 add $350,000 total $480,000 with MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
- Garland, Public Works – Grant Application to BART for $3,000,000 from the Safe Routes to BART (SR2B) Grant Program to help close the funding gap for construction of safet
