Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR;Sept.22-29
Worth Noting:
The coming week is filled with a City Council meeting on Tuesday and Commission meetings on Wednesday and Thursday and city sponsored activities for Friday and Saturday.
It is next Monday, September 30 that requires attention.
- At 6 pm City Council will take up TOPA/COPA (Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act) (not posted yet)
- At 6:30 pm is the Waterfront Specific Plan Community Meeting on parking on zoom. City Council will not meet on the Waterfront Specific Plan until after the November election per Councilmember Hahn’s request. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-specific-plan-community-meeting
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person on recommending a Ceasefire Resolution to City Council. The resolution can be read with this link starting on page 7 (after meeting minutes). https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/September%202024%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf
This coming week
- Monday, September 23, 2024: At 8 am is the in person build your own emergency kit.
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024:
- At 11 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 4:30 City Council meets in Closed Session.
- At 6 pm is the Regular City Council meeting in the hybrid format with one item on action City Council rules and procedures.
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
- Thursday, September 26, 2024:
- From 6-7 pm is an open house on teen services.At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format. The proposed project to build 2 houses at 1048 Keith a lot with the Berkeley Hazard Trifecta (fire, earthquake fault zone, landslide zone) according to available maps has requested a continuance.
- Friday, September 27, 2024:
- From 10 am – 12 pm is a free flu vaccine clinic, no appointment, ID or insurance needed.
- At 5 pm is Teen night recreation.
- At 7:15 pm is the movie in Codornices Park.
- Saturday, September 28, 2024:
- At 10 am is nature journaling at the Shorebird Nature Center.
- From 5 – 6 pm is open house at the Shorebird Nature Center.
- At 7:15 pm is the Disney Nature: Bears movie at the Shorebird Nature Center.
Please take advantage of checking the City website for any surprises and meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, September 22, 2024 – no city meetings found
Monday, September 23 2024
BUILD YOUR OWN EMERGENCY KIT from 8 - 10 am
Location: at 2082 San Pablo
AGENDA: September is National Preparedness Month.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/build-your-own-emergency-kit-2
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
SOLANO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Solano BID) at 11 am
In-Person: at 1849 Solano
AGENDA: 4. Financial Update, Member Fiscal Inquiry, 5. Update on parking and traffic safety.
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St.
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613914495
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 391 4495
AGENDA: 1. Anticipated Litigation a. related to 2274 Shattuck and CEQA exemption
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-september-24-2024
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on September 24, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619309217
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 930 9217
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar for a quick scan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 5. a. Approval of FY 2025 WorkPlan b. FY 2025 Public Art Budget Approval
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Update from Staff: i.&ii. Cesar Chavez Park, iii. 7th Annual Ride Electric, iv. Bay Area Sun Shares, 7. Electric Mobility Roadmap Update, 8. Banning new gas stations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2020 Milvia, Suite 250
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, 7. Police Chief report, 9. New Business a. BPD Presentation on ABLE Training, b. Police Reviews, C. Citygate Associates, LLC Workload Organizational Study of Police Department, d. Budget & Metrics Subcommittee proposed metrics, f. Proposal to relocate PAB regular meetings back to North Berkeley Senior Center, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Classroom
AGENDA: 2. Fire Staff Report, 4. Discussion/Action: Opt-Out of AC Alert, 5. Update on Non-Ductile Retrofits.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
Thursday, September 26, 2024
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Preliminary Matters: 7. Presentation Andrew Crispin, Berkeley, Food Network, Discussion/Action Items: 2. Public Health Officer’s report, 4. Berkeley City Auditor report, “Berkeley Restaurant Inspections: Chronically Understaffed Program Did Not Meet Targets.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 3. Specialized Care Unit (SCU), 4. Cares First, Jails Last, 5. Interview and vote on nomination of Maria Sol to Mental Health Commission, 6. Interview and vote on nomination of Ashley (Jiahao) to Mental Health Commission, 7. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission
ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87579972879
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 875 7997 2879
AGENDA: 2300 Ellsworth – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0024 – to demolish two existing residential buildings that include 12 dwelling units (2306 and 2310 Ellsworth) merge 2 parcels into one (APNs 55-1886-2 and 55-1886-1) retain more than 50% of the exterior commercial building at 2300 Ellsworth and construct 72,824 sq ft, 7-story 87.5 ft multi-family housing development with 69 units including 5 extremely low units, 2 very low income units, 2 low income units and 1 moderate income unit and 59 market rate units.
1048 Keith – on action – request for continuance - Use Permit #ZP2024-0014 – to demolish an existing 2760 sq ft single family dwelling and construct a 2-story (approximately 25 ft), 3600 sq ft single family dwelling with rear setback, construct parking deck in front setback, retaining walls in the side setback in hillside overlay. ( checked the Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation map and found THIS PARCEL IS IN THE EARTHQUAKE FAULT ZONE practically on top of the mapped fault and A LANDSLIDE ZONE https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/ )
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board
MLK YOUTH SERVICES OPEN HOUSE from 6 – 7 pm
Location: at 1730 Oregon
Learn more about youth programs
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mlk-youth-services-open-house
Friday, September 27, 2024
FREE FLU VACCINE Pop-Up from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 2090 Kittredge
No appointment, no ID or health insurance needed,
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-flu-vaccine-pop-sept-27
TEEN NIGHT “THE AFTER SPOT” at 5 pm
Location: at Oregon, MLK Jr. Youth Services Center
Activities for teens
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/teen-night-after-spot-0
MOVIES in the PARK: KUNG FU PANDA 4 at 7:15 pm
Location: at 1201 Euclid, Codornices Park
Bring: Blankets, beach chairs
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-kung-fu-panda-4
Saturday, September 28, 2024
NATURE JOURNALING CLUB at 10 am
Location: at 160 University, Shorebird Nature Center,
Cost $10, For Children ages 7 and up, Children to be accompanied by an adult.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/nature-journaling-club
SHOREBIRD PARK NATURE CENTER OPEN HOUSE from 5 - 6 pm
Location: at 160 University, Shorebird Nature Center,
Meet staff and learn about programs
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/shorebird-park-nature-center-open-house
Movie Documentary DISNEYNATURE: BEARS from 7 pm – 8:45 pm
Location: at 160 University, Shorebird Nature Center,
Discussion at 7 pm on Brown Bears in California, Movie at 7:30 pm,
Bring: Blankets, beach chairs,
Sunday, September 29, 2024 – no city meetings found
+++++++ CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 AGENDA +++++++++++++
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on September 24, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619309217
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 930 9217
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS
Recess Items:
- Davis, Public Works – Contract $400,000 with B0Bros Construction for Temporary Stabilization of Stair Tower Windows at 2180 Milvia
- 2nd reading - Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - Amending BMC 7.52.060 to include “Wildfire Hardening” in the Real Property Transfer Tax Exceptions
- 2nd reading - Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf – Encampment Policy Resolution to Promote Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Related First Reading of Ordinance Amending BMC 14.48
- Numainville, City Clerk - Establish 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $5,500,000 for Citywide custodial services: Cleaning and supplying designated city facilities
- Ferris, Parks – Grant Application Reconnecting Communities $5,000,000 to U.S. Department of Transportation for Santa Fe Railroad Trackbed to Park Conversion Project
- Civic Arts Commission – Fund Request $125,000 Mitigation Fee Nexus Study, Public Art on Private Development Requirement
- Arreguin – Amend Contract No. 32000196 add $11,632.30 total $347,632.30 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services for the Mayor’s Office
- Kesarwani – Budget Referral: Independent Consultant to Conduct Analysis of Referring Restaurant Inspections to Alameda County
- Authors Humbert, Taplin, Wengraf – the Resolution Clarifying the Intent of Measure Y (2024) – Increasing Parks, Trees and Landscaping Maintenance Tax “Recommendation: In order to ensure that voters are fully informed and to inform future discussions of potential expenditures, it is recommended that the Berkeley City Council adopt the following language to clarify (but not change) the intent of Measure Y” The Intent of Measure Y is to generate additional funds by increasing the Parks Tax for park and landscape maintenance in the Waterfront including Cesar Chavez (Berkeley’s largest park), improvements to Berkeley’s urban forest and street plantings, and essential park and landscaping related capital projects.”
- City Council Rules of Procedures and Order Revisions
- Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2000 Kala Bagai Way #LMSAP2024-0002
- Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2227 Parker #LMIN2024-0001
- Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 8 Greenwood Common #LMSAP2024-0001
++++++++++ CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting, October 1, 2024 at 6 pm pm +++++++++
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611781735
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 178 1735
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS
AGENDA on CONSENT
- Brown, City Attorney – Unrepresented Employee Manual Amendments for Measure KK Compliance
- Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $2,000,000 Regional Measure 3:2025 Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program for the Bay Trail Extension
- Ferris, Parks – Grant Contract Accept $1,000,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the African American Holistic Resources Center Project
- City Manager – Amending the Berkeley Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Code BMC 15.12
- Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications: Regional Measure 3: Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program, MTC $4,000,000 for Southwest Berkeley Bike Boulevards, $1,050,000 for Adeline Quick-Build
- Authors Hahn, Humbert, Bartlett – Budget Referral $150,000 for La Pena Cultural Center
- Peace and Justice Commission – Name City of Berkeley street in Honor of Daniel Ellsberg
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA
- Scheduled for October 15, 2024 Council meeting, to be placed on consent - Parks and Waterfront Commission – Recommend Adoption of Councilmember Taplin’s Referral Regarding Cal Sailing Club’s Six Historic J-Dock Berths for safety training for boating activities, community service and recreational education uses and direct the City Manager to retain the six slips for Cal Sailing Club to use for nonprofit sailing instruction and programs and to review every four years
- Referred to Council Public Safety Committee – members: Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, alternate Humbert - Police Accountability Board, Director of Police Accountability – Berkeley Police Department Texting Offences: Independent Investigation by the Police Accountability Board
+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++
LAND USE CALENDAR
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844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024Removed from list - 3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
- September 16 - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley (Action) – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (information)
- September 30 (6 pm) - COPA/TOPA – Same night as Peace and Justice Commission
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October 22Moved to November after election per Hahn’s request at Agenda on September 16, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action - October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) - Information
- Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
- Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
- Evacuation Study (Fall 2025)
- Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities
- Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
- Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)
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