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THE BERKELEY ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR, October 13-20

Kelly Hammargren
Saturday October 12, 2024 - 02:52:00 PM
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Worth Noting:  

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator. 

Berkeley will celebrate the federal holiday Columbus Day, the 2nd Monday in October, October 14 in 2024 as Indigenous Peoples Day. Berkeley was the first city in the U.S. to recognize the holiday as Indigenous Peoples Day in 1992. There are now over 200 cities, 17 states and Washington D.C. following Berkeley’s lead. President Biden is the first President to commemorate Indigenous People on the federal holiday. You will find this and more in the Activist’s Diary on the Peace and Justice Commission vote on the Ceasefire Resolution. https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2024-10-01/article/50851?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-Peace-and-Justice--Kelly-Hammargren 

 

  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024:
    • At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format. At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Subcommittee meets on zoom.
    • At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with 20. Cal Sailing Club and J-Dock and 21. Biotech tax exemption on the consent agenda.
    • At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
  • Wednesday, October 16, 2024:
    • At 1:30 the Commission on Aging meets in person.
    • At 6 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person in a room that is fully equipped for hybrid format.
    • At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
    • At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of women meets in person.
  • Thursday, October 17, 2024:
    • At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
    • At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
    • At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meet in the hybrid format.
  • Saturday, October 19, 2024:
    • At 9 am is the monthly 3rd Saturday Shoreline cleanup.
    • At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets on zoom.
    • From 11 am to 4 pm is the Harvest festival with electric ride promotion of electric bikes and scooters.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS 

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - no city meetings, events found 

Monday, October 14, 2024 – Indigenous Peoples Day  

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm 

Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf 

Hybrid Meeting 

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

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603237401 

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

Meeting ID: 160 323 7401  

AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -10/29/2024 -- 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 Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Redesign, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines 

 

  • Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules 

 

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616125937 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 

Meeting ID: 161 612 5937 

AGENDA: Public Art 

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

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room 

Videoconference:  

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

Meeting ID:  

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. 

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

YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting at 6:30 pm 

In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center, Art & Craft Room 

AGENDA: 9. Work Plan, 10. Approve Work Plan, 11. Petition for new Janitor at BHS. 

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

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm 

In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center 

AGENDA: Staff Report 2. Hybrid Options, 3. NBSC kitchen completion status and how meals are prepared, 4. Advertising inside senior center and other public buildings, Discussion/Action Items: 1. City Budget, Presentation to Berkeley aged population, Presentation Housing needs of seniors, 4. Presentations Funds to help seniors fix their houses and Center for Independent Living. 

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

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6 pm 

In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room  

This meeting is in a room fully equipped for a hybrid meeting and it is not posted as hybrid 

AGENDA: 2. Community Services Block Grant Training, Revised strategic plan, 4. Council item regarding City of Berkeley Single Audit for year ended June 30, 2023, 5. Review Through the Looking Glass program and financial reports. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission 

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm 

In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center 

AGENDA: 9. Rose Garden Plaque approval, 10. Councilmember Kesarwani referral naming Harrison St Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary, 11. Waterfront Parking and Transportation Demand Management Study, 12. Aquatic Park Dreamland Area Project. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission 

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm 

In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center 

AGENDA: 6. Presentation with possible letter to council on 16 days of activism, 7. Possible Tour of Bridget House, 9. Implementation of commission recommendation Public Safety for Women. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women 

Thursday, October 17, 2024 

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm 

In-Person: at 1326 Allston, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room 

AGENDA: Not posted as of 10 pm Friday, October 11. 

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

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm 

In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center 

AGENDA: 2. Public Health Officer’s Report, 4. Revised Work Plan. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission 

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) AT 6:30 PM 

Hybrid Meeting 

In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room  

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252  

Meeting ID: 161 405 5306 

AGENDA: FCPC 8. Report from negotiating committee: Mike Chang for School Board, 9. Research into status of Re-Elect Mayor Jesse Arreguin 2024 Committee and transfer of funds from Jesse Arreguin for State Senate, 10. Complaint: Yes on Measure CC, No on Measure BB, 11. City Clerk enforcement referral regarding Andy Kelley for Trent Board 2020 campaign, Campaign for Police Accountability and Vanessa Danielle Marrero, Rent Stabilization Board Commissioner, OGC 14. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission 

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE is meeting October 21 at 6:30 pm instead of 3rd Thursday 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee 

Friday, October 18, 2024 – no city meetings found 

Saturday, October 19, 2024 

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 - 11 am 

Location: at 160 University 

Use link for details 

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-11 

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) 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 for agenda 

https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/ 

HARVEST FESTIVAL from 11 am – 4 pm 

Location: at 1300 Rose, Cedar Rose Park 

Use Link for details: activities for kids, register for food contest 

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/harvest-festival-0 

7th ANNUAL RIDE ELECTRIC at HARVEST FESTIVAL from 11 am – 4 pm 

Location: 20 Virginia Gardens, Cedar Rose Park 

Use Link for details: test ride and learn about credits, rebates, grants and loans 

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/7th-annual-ride-electric-harvest-festival 

Sunday, October 20, 2024 – no city meetings, events found 

++++++ AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 +++++++++++ 

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 

Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf 

Hybrid Meeting 

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

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603237401 

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

Meeting ID: 160 323 7401 

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

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 29, 2024 

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE 

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 

PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS 

AGENDA on CONSENT: 

 

  1. Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
  2. Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions
  3. Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
  4. Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order: Zoll Medical Corporation for ECG Monitor/Defillators equipment and maintenance $2,832,950
  5. Gillman, HHCS – Contract $400,000 with Berkeley Food Network for Berkeley-Based Food Assistance to low-income households, 12/2/2024 – 6/30/2026
  6. Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400176 add $50,000 total $100,000 with Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer Coverage
  7. Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400177 add $50,000 total $100,000 Health Officer Coverage with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez
  8. Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund Recommendations for BUSD Workforce Housing Project – reserve additional $2,000,000 and St. Paul Terrace Project – reserve additional $3,504,319, funds shall be reserved for 18 months (see item for details)
  9. Gilman, HHCS – Accept Donations for FY 2025 Meals on Wheels of Alameda County
  10. Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32400104 add $250,000 total $620,000 with SmartWave for City Facility Managed Wi-Fi 6/25/2023 – 6/30/2026
  11. Ferris, Parks – Contract $350,000 for period of 2 years with American Debris Box Service Inc. for Portable Toilet Service
  12. Ferris, Parks - Contract $1,042,139 includes 20% contingency $173,690 with Redwood Engineering Construction for MLK Jr Civic Center Park – Upper Plaza Improvements Project
  13. Ferris, Parks – Accept cash donation $25,000 from Berkeley Echo Lake Camp Association for Echo Lake Camp youth scholarships and programming
  14. Ferris, Parks – Council referral and contract $142,775 for Miyawaki Forest Design and Installation
  15. Davis, Public worksAgreement Regarding Allocation of Costs for Railroad Crossing Improvements for Berkeley Commons Between Berkeley Commons Owner, LLC (Developer_ and City of Berkeley
  16. Davis, Public Works – Contract Amendment with B-Bros Construction Inc for Temporary Stabilization of stair Tower Windows at 2180 Milvia
  17. Bartlett – 2024-2025 Budget Request $7,000 for speed bump on Russell at King St.
  18. Bartlett – FY 2025 Budget Request $50,000for Replacement of Six Existing Wrought Iron Barriers for South Adeline Circular Planters
  19. Wengraf – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget funds for “Your Rose Garden”
AGENDA ON ACTION: 

 

 

  1. Policy Committee Recommendation qualified positive recommendation to refer a.&b. to the City Manager for evaluation a. Commission on Aging – achieving goals of 2018 Berkeley Age-Friendly Action Plan Companion Report b. Gilman – HHCS – Refer to City Manager to review and prioritize recommendations
  2. Policy Committee Recommendation – negative recommendation - no further action required as Council already allocated funding in 2025-2026 Bi-annual Budget
  3. Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board – Renewal of Solano avenue BID for Calendar Year 2025
  4. Policy Committee Recommendation – qualified positive recommendation – Harrison – budget Referral Allocate Existing $900,000 Transportation Network Company (TNC) to Calm Traffic in vicinity of Derby, Increase Citywide Traffic Calming Budget and Establish Ongoing General Fund Allocation Policy for TNC
  5. Hahn – Fill Empty Storefronts Act
INFORMATION REPORTS: 

 

 

  1. Commission on Labor FY 2025 Work Plan
++++++ 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 

 

  1. City Manager – 2nd reading – amending Berkeley Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Code
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Gilman, HHCS – PATH CITED Round 3 Revenue Grant Agreement requiring $96,901.88 matching fund for HHCS Enhanced Care Program Management
  7. 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
  8. Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Salary Range – Aquatics Specialist II
  9. Davis, Public Works – PO $600,000 with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C. for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
  10. Davis, Public Works - PO $300,000 with Pape Kenworth for Zero Waste Tractor Trailer Parts
  11. Davis, Public Works – PO $400,000 with Western Truck Center for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs
  12. Davis, Public Works – Contract $107,460 including $10,367 contingency for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
  13. 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
  14. Davis, Public Works – PO $500,000 with Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
  15. Davis, Public Works – PO $350,000 with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and services 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
  16. 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
  17. Davis, Public Works – PO $1,300,000 with Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
  18. Davis, Public Works – PO $165,500 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for two 2024 Ford T350 E Transit Vans
  19. Davis, Public Works –PO $1,000,000 with Pape Machinery, Inc. for Heavy Equipment Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Kesarwani – Naming the Harrison Street Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary
  23. Humbert – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for Russell Street Halloween Festivities
AGENDA on ACTION: 

 

 

  1. 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
  2. Harrison – Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors, policy committee recommends no action
  3. 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
INFORMATION REPORTS: 

 

 

  1. Hollander, Economic Development - Civic Arts Grant Awards for FY 2025
  2. Klein, Planning - LOP NOD: 2436-2442 Haste Street #LMIN2024-0002
  3. 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
+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++ 

 

 

LAND USE CALENDAR 

 

  • 844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 Removed from list
  • 3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
  • 2708 Prince 1/21/2025
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS: 

 

 

  • October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) – Information
  • November 18 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action
(Moved to November after election per Hahn’s request at Agenda on September 16, 2024) 

 

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS 

 

  • Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
  • BPD Annual Report (March 2025)
UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS 

 

 

  • Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
  • Evacuation Study (Fall 2025)
  • Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities
PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST 

 

 

  • Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
  • Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
  • Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)
++++ How to get on or off the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary email list ++++++++ 

 

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 

 

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