Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR: Oct. 6-13
Worth Noting:
Yom Kippur Jewish Holiday begins at sundown Friday, October 11 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, October 12.
The next City Council meeting is October 15 at 6 pm. The agenda is available for review and comment and follows the list of city meetings.
BNC – Berkeley Neighborhoods Council is rescheduled to October 19 at 10 am
- Monday, October 7, 2024:
- At 10 am the Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 3 pm the 4 x 4 Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024:
- At 11 am the Solano Business Improvement District meets in person.
- From 6 – 7:30 pm the Community Meeting on Dreamland at Aquatic Park capital improvement plan meets on ZOOM.
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024:
- at 2:30 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission holds a hearing on Middle Housing General Plan Amendments.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm BOLT meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Parks Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
- Thursday, October 10, 2024:
- At 10 am the budget Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- From 6 – 7 pm the James Kenney Community Center holds an open house.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Committee meets in person.
- At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format.
- Friday, October 11, 2024:
- From 5 – 9 pm is Teen Night After Spot.
- At 7:30 pm the doors open for Live Oaks Laughs LOL Comedy Show.
- Saturday, October 12, 2024: At 9 am is volunteer day at the Ohlone Dog Park.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, October 6, 2024 – no city meetings/events found
Monday, October 7, 2024
LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
Members: Humbert, Wengraf, Lunaparra, alternate - Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeleyinfo.zoomgov.com/j/1616847764
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 684 7764
AGENDA: 2. Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – referred 5/21/2024 due 10/26/2024 - Housing for Artists, 3. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani – referred 10/23/2023 due 10/31/2024 - Berkeley Green New Deal, 4. City Manager – referred 2/13/2024 due 10/9/2024 - Proposed Amendments to Building Emissions Ordinance (BESO)
4x4 TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING at 3 pm
Members: Arreguin, Tregub, Hahn, Lunaparra, Simon-Weisberg, Johnson, Marrero, Walker
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609606639?pwd=EA9xn9xtIYdmnxMCXCPbtnFIXCVy9m.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 160 960 6639 Passcode: 919006
AGENDA: 6. Update Inflation Reduction Act Implementation, 7. Update Demolition Report, Update Status on Tenant Habitability Plan
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2100-2108 Milvia – Demolition Referral – Use Permit #ZP2023-0163, 7. 1663-1687 Shattuck/2109 Virginia – Demolition Referral – Use Permit #ZP2024-0066, 8. 2500-2512 San Pablo/1094-1098 Dwight Way – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation #LMIN2024-0004
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission
PERSONNEL BOARD - cancelled
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 11 am
In-Person; at 1849 Solano
AGENDA: 3. Bank Membership Payments, 4. Finacial Update 2025 workplan, current Telegraph BID financial status update, 4-year report, 5. Web Development and postcard for branding, tree replacement & hanging planters, Peralta Services Corp Satisfaction Survey.
AQUATIC PARK DREAMLAND COMMUNITY MEETING from 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86947823370
Meeting ID: 869 4782 3370 Passcode 277526
AGENDA: Provide input on capital improvements
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aquatic-park-dreamland-community-meeting
Wednesday October 9, 2024
FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Members: Taplin, Lunaparra, Humbert, alternate - Kesarwani
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610284313
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 028 4313
AGENDA: (no referral and due date listed for agenda items) 2. Taplin - Telegraph Complete streets, 3. Taplin - Waterfront Specific Plan, 4. Taplin - Traffic Calming in the Poet’s Corner Neighborhood.
HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Juniper Room
AGENDA: 3. Presentation from the LifeLong Street Medicine Team on medical and support services offered to encampment residents, 5. Discussions on encampment policies and plans to clear camps, 6. Presentation from Commissioner segal on Involuntary Hospitalization: Addressing Health and Safety Risks of the Homeless Mentally Ill.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts
BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA: II.B. FY 2024 Annual Gift Report to City Council, E. Amend Contrat No. 31900159 add $550,000 total $2,550,000 with Pride One Industries, III.A.&B. Board Elections.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: not posted as of 9:33 pm 10/4/2024
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission
PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Juniper Room
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: Middle Housing General Plan Amendments
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB)at 6:30 pm
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, 5. ODPA staff report, 6. Chair and Board reports, 7. Chief of Police Report, 9. a. Discussion/Action Citygate Associates, LLC Workload Organizational Study of BPD, b. BPD 1010 and 1034 policies, 10. A. ODPA Police Reviews, Chair Moore’s proposal to the PAB to initiate a policy review on social media usage by law enforcement, c. draft the annual report, d. meeting calendar, e. Policy Reviews, closed session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
COMMISSION on DISABILITY - cancelled
Thursday, October 10, 2024
BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Members: Arreguin, Kesarwani, Hahn, alternate - Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610348696
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 034 8696
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda items, 2. City Manager – referred 6/25/2024 due 1/21/2025 - Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity), 3. Hahn – referred 9/30/2024 due 3/4/2025Study: Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action reappoint the Arts and Housing SubCommittee, 7. Discussion and Possible Action: Ordinance Amending the BMC to Prohibit the Sale and Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage occupancy Levels for Residential dwelling Units
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission
TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. 7 pm - Public Works Director Terrance Davis Introduction, 2. 7:20 pm - Vision 2050, 3. 7:50 pm - BerkDOT presentation.
ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St.
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89511296134
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 895 1129 6134
AGENDA on Consent: 1637 Woolsey - #ZP2024-0003 to demolish a single-car garage and construct a 499 sq ft major residential addition on the second floor, over 14 ft in average building height 19ft 9 in on a lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage and establish one off-street parking space within front setback,
1048 Keith – continuation to date uncertain - Use Permit #ZP2024-0014 to demolish an existing 2,760 sq ft single-family dwelling with rear setback, construct parking deck in front setback and retaining walls in the side setback, parcel sits in Hillside overlay, very high fire hazard severity zone, active landslide zone and earthquake fault zone
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board
JAMES KENNEY COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE from 6 – 7 pm
Location: at 1720 eighth Street
AGENDA: Learn about community center programs
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/james-kenney-community-center-open-house
Friday, October 11, 2024 – Reduced Services Day
TEEN NIGHT “THE AFTER SPOT” from 5 - 9 pm
Location: at Oregon, MLK Jr. Youth Services Center
Use link for information and to register, Activities for teens
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/teen-night-after-spot-2
LIVE OAK LAUGHS “LOL” COMEDY SHOW at 7:30 pm
Location: at 1301 Shattuck
Comedy Show $20 per person
Use link for details and to register:
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-oak-laughs-lol-comedy-show
Saturday, October 12, 2024
DOG PARK ALL CREW / VOLUNTEER DAY at 9 am
Location: at 1800 Hearst
AGENDA: winterize Ohlone Dog Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/dog-park-all-crewvolunteer-day
BNC – Berkeley Neighborhoods Council – rescheduled to October 19 at 10 am
Sunday, October 13, 2024 – no city meetings/events found
++++++ OCTOBER 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm meeting agenda ++++++
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613604094
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 360 4094
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS
AGENDA on CONSENT
- City Manager – 2nd reading – amending Berkeley Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Code
- Numainville, City Clerk – Amend Contract #102814-1 add $381,949 total $922,953 with Konica Minolta Business Services, Inc for Electronic Content Management System and Agenda Management and Workflow System and extend to 9/18/2029
- REMOVED - Radu, CM Office – Cooperative Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District from 10/15/2024 – 10/14/2029 to collaborate to manage free-roaming cat populations in East Bay Parks, to educate the public and minimize the impact on sensitive wildlife areas
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations – total $61,896,178, Upholstry repairs and cleaning - $200,000. Vehicle Lubricants - $420,000, Tire Replacement & Repair - $800,000, Control Systems Upgrades, Jail - $600,000, organics / compost recycling, hauling - $59,876,178
- Sprague, Fire – Resolution for piggyback contract $300,000 with Mission Critical Partners for Emergency Communications Consulting services 11/1/2023 – 5/30/2026 with two two year options to extend
- Gilman, HHCS – PATH CITED Round 3 Revenue Grant Agreement requiring $96,901.88 matching fund for HHCS Enhanced Care Program Management
- Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200162-1 add NTE $36,020 which will increase NTE amount from $275,000 to $311,020 with Thirdwave Corporation for Professional Services through 6/30/2025
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Salary Range – Aquatics Specialist II
- Davis, Public Works – PO $600,000 with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C. for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
- Davis, Public Works - PO $300,000 with Pape Kenworth for Zero Waste Tractor Trailer Parts
- Davis, Public Works – PO $400,000 with Western Truck Center for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs
- Davis, Public Works – Contract $107,460 including $10,367 contingency for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
- Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32000067 add $350,000 total $1,290,000 with GHD, Inc. for preparation of a sanitary sewer master plan
- Davis, Public Works – PO $500,000 with Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
- Davis, Public Works – PO $350,000 with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and services 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
- Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications: $4,000,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission, $2,000,000 for Adeline and $2,000,000 for Telegraph complete streets
- Davis, Public Works – PO $1,300,000 with Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
- Davis, Public Works – PO $165,500 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for two 2024 Ford T350 E Transit Vans
- Davis, Public Works –PO $1,000,000 with Pape Machinery, Inc. for Heavy Equipment Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
- Parks and Waterfront Commission Councilmember Taplin’s Referral regarding Cal Sailing Club’s six historic J-Dock Berths recommending adoption of resolution designating Cal Sailing Club’s six historic J-Dock berths for safety training and to retain the six slips for Cal Sailing Club to use for nonprofit sailing instruction programs and to be reviewed every four years
- Arreguin – Amend BMC 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants to exempt the taxation of business gross receipts relating to government and philanthropic research and development grants in the public interest
- Kesarwani – Naming the Harrison Street Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary
- Humbert – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for Russell Street Halloween Festivities
- Klein, Planning – Amendments to the Berkeley Green Code to require all newly constructed buildings to be Zero NOx Emission Buildings with two exceptions 1) industrial or manufacturing processes and 2) for cooking equipment serving nonresidential occupancies in buildings
- Harrison – Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors, policy committee recommends no action
- Hahn – Refer to City Manager to create Safety Plans for a Safe and Resilient Berkeley on reducing gun violence, sexual assault, retail theft and traffic violence
- City Council Rules of Procedures and Order Revisions
- Hollander, Economic Development - Civic Arts Grant Awards for FY 2025
- Klein, Planning - LOP NOD: 2436-2442 Haste Street #LMIN2024-0002
- Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 1614 Sixth Street #LMSAP2024-0003
DISPOSITION ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:
- Scheduled for 10/29/2024 - Davis, Public Works – Resolution – Agreements regarding allocation of costs for railroad crossing improvements for Berkeley Commons between Berkeley Commons owner, LLC and City of Berkeley at Addison Street and Bancroft Way at-grade railroad crossing (this is the project at Aquatic Park)
- Item withdrawn by Police Accountability Board - Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation
- Referred to Budget Committee - Hahn – Refer to City Manager to Study Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees
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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 30 (6 pm) - COPA/TOPA – Same night as Peace and Justice Commission
- October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) - Information
- Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
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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 - BPD Annual Report (March 2025)
- 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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