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THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, Jan. 15-21

Kelly Hammargren, Sustainable Berkeley Coalition
Sunday January 15, 2023 - 07:46:00 PM
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Worth Noting:

A very full week

  • Tuesday: The Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 2:30 pm to finalize the Council agenda for January 31. At 6 pm the City Council meets. Item-19 is the status report on pension liabilities and infrastructure. Item-21 changes affordable housing requirements. The move is to calculate the in lieu fee by sq ft instead of the number of units. The in lieu fee of $45/sq ft is paid by the builder to get out of including the affordable units in the building, the units we desperately need.
  • Wednesday: City Council meets at 4 pm to adopt the Housing Element for 2023 – 2031. Also, on Wednesday the Commission on Aging takes up the Hopkins Corridor at 1:30 pm and the Commission on Disability has called a special at 3 pm on the Hopkins Corridor. The Civic Arts Commission, Commission on the Status of Women and the Environment and Climate Commission all meet at 6 pm. The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets at 6:30 pm.
  • Thursday: The Fair Campaigns and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm. The Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm with two projects on the agenda, 3031 Adeline a 7-story project with 64 units and 3000 Shattuck a 10-story 166 unit project. The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets at 7 pm with an update on T1 funds which are coming up short for approved projects and Hopkins design from Gilman to the west end (not the section by Monterey Market and block of businesses).
  • Friday: The Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force program at 9 am is on Climate and the Economy.


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



BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 

 

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – No city meetings listed 

Monday, January 16, 2023 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – A day of volunteering 

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 

 

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440 

AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 1/31/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, Scheduling: 5. Council Work Sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, 

Referred Items for Review: 8. a. & b. COVID, 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, Guidance on the Development of Legislative Proposals, 10. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process,  

Unscheduled Items: 11. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget Referrals), 12 a. Youth Commission – Adding a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission, b. Environment and Climate Commission – Support for Youth Appointee, c. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission, 13. Droste – Bureaucratic and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) limits legislative referrals to 1 for councilmembers and 2 for mayor, restricts budget referrals to established programs, 14. Droste – Reforms to Public Comment. 

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

 

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107 

AGENDA: use link and html version or go to agenda list at the bottom of this notice. 

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

 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 

 

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060 

AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386) 

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

 

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 480 0144 Passcode: 825132 

AGENDA: 4. Letter to Council regarding Hopkins Corridor Reconsideration 

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

 

COMMISSION on DISABILITY Special Meeting at 3 pm  

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81982907807?pwd=a2dDOENEN2N3aG9jb3F4dXQvNDZaQT09 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8290 7807 Passcode: 647330 

AGENDA: B. Hopkins Corridor Plan/Project 

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

 

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605902821 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 590 2821 

AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) Overview of Public Art Selection Process, b) Approval of Willard Clubhouse Public Art Project Plan, c) Discussion of Poet Laureate Program, d) Discussion of Council Referral of City Song, Motto and Flag, e) Public Art on Private Development Quarterly Report. 

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

 

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83651073735 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 5107 3735 

AGENDA: 6. Report on Reproductive Access and Peace and Justice Commission Resolution, 7. Support funding of 2 health educators FY 2024, 8. CCSWG grant, 11. Women’s History Month Planning. 

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

 

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81848349132 

Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 818 4834 9132 

AGENDA: 6. Update from staff in-person meetings, Climate Equity Pilot Fund, Youth Commissioner, Gas Station Warning Labels & Used Gas Car Ban, BESO minimum requirements, Gas Prohibition amendments, staffing, 7. Reports from Commission Liaisons, Discussion/Action: 8. Subcommittee updates a. Zoning Changes to encourage EV charging/discourage gas stations, b. Transportation, c. Native Plants and Pest Reduction. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission 

 

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496 

AGENDA: 5. Approve 2023 Community Services Block Grant, 6. Update HWCAC low-income representative election process, 7. Election, 8. 2023 Meeting Schedule, 9. Review of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports – Berkeley Free Clinic program and financial reports, 10. Communication mechanism between city employees and service providers, 11. Senior housing and programs, 12. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 13. Eligibility for service as a Representative of the Poor, 14. Accessibility and Availability of materials on city website, 15. Accessibility quality assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services or services not provided. 

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

 

Thursday, January 19, 2023 

 

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82530486544 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 825 3048 6544 

AGENDA: Fair Campaign Practices: 6. Amendments to BERA to clarify method for cost of living adjustments for campaign contribution and public financing dollar amounts and to better coordinate adjustments with timing of relevant data availability, Open Government Commission: 9. Commission meeting minutes posting requirements, 10. Use of live transcription for teleconferenced meetings. Informational Items: 13. November 8, 2022 General Election Public Finance Matching Funds Report. 

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

 

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83133802449 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 831 3380 2449 

AGENDA: 1. 3031 Adeline – Preliminary Design Review – Demolish existing approximately 1,000 sq ft 1-story commercial structure and construct 7-story mixed-use building with 4030 sq ft of commercial space, 64 units, 21 auto parking spaces and 55 bicycle parking spaces 

2. 3000 Shattuck - Preliminary Design Review – Demolish existing gas station and construct 10-story mixed-use building with 1,043 sq ft of commercial space, 166 units (including 17 very low income units). 

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

 

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82514969964 

Teleconference: 1-888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 825 1496 9964 

AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. T1 Update, 2. Hopkins St Gilman to west end, Election, 4. Workplan 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission 

 

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD MEETING at 7 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89067745635?pwd=T2FMMkdpZG05VC91YXVFRWVZZGxwZz09 

Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 890 6775 5634 Passcode: 395740 

AGENDA: Consent: 6. c. Proposal to approve staff recommendations for waivers of late registrations, Action: 7. a. 1) Possible letter to University of CA regarding its property agreement with Blackstone’s Real Estate Income Trust Inc. Fund (REIT), b. Allow Board to continue to meet exclusively by teleconference. 

https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings 

 

Friday, January 20, 2023 

 

CLIMATE and the ECONOMY at 9 am 

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-the-economy-registration-369246936527 

AGENDA: 9:20 Medea Benjamin, 10 am The Doughnut that’s good for CA, 10:30 Public Banks, 11:05 Zero Food Waste. 

https://www.cemtf.org/ 

 

Saturday, January 21, 2023 – No city meetings listed. 

Sunday, January 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed. 

 

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January 17, 2023, AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm 

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular Meeting Jan 31, 2023 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440 

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

AGENDA RECESS ITEMS:  

  1. CM (City Manager) - Amend contract 32200036 modify sole source contract and any amendments with Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley to distribute 1/12 of annual Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax funds to support tourism marketing and promotion for 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023
  2. Louis BPD – Amend contract 100692-3 add $500,000 total $2,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA testing Services, length of contract does not change, expires 6/30/2025,
AGENDA on CONSENT:  

  1. City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
  2. City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
  3. Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
  4. Sprague Fire - Grant application: Funding up to $5,000,000 from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to be used to develop and deliver public education materials explaining the inspection process, defensible space, assist residents in need of financial assistance to remove vegetation to meet state and local codes, enhance chipper program and fund 3rd party administrator
  5. Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Aberkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
  6. Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
  7. IT – Amend contract 32000118-1 add $689,400 total $1,706.909 with Nexgen Asset and Work Order Management Software Maintenance and Professional Services and add 2 years
  8. IT – Increase spending authority by $186,610 total $422,915 with AHEAD,Inc using CA Dept of General Services for purchase of additional Varonis software licenses 1/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
  9. Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
  10. Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
  11. Planning – Amend Contract 32000020 add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on-call review of land use permit applications and environmental review
  12. Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
  13. Garland – Contract $4,417,421 (includes 10% contingency $401,584) with Bay Pacific Pipeline for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Hearst, Scenic Ave, Euclid, LeConte, Arch, Cedar, LaLoma, LeRoy, Piedmont, Kelsey, Palm Ct, Russell, and Backline Avalon, Belrose, University Alvarado, Roble Road
  14. Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
  15. Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
  16. Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
  17. Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform – Adopt Ordinance amending BMC 14.72.080 reduces burden of parking and towing fines on indigent persons making up to 50% AMI and allows eligibility for RPP (residential parking permits) even with outstanding tickets and fines and budget request for $383,512 for ongoing management of the program
AGENDA on ACTION: 

  1. ZAB Appeal 2065 Kittredge Use Permit #ZP2021-0193, demolishes portions of City Landmark including Shattuck Cinemas to construct 8-story 187 units (including 4 live-work units and 9 very low income units) with 4993 sq ft commercial space and 43 parking spaces
  2. Bartlett – qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds
  3. Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
  4. Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM), direct CM to protect City’s food supply from natural disasters and economic disruptions by facilitating and chartering a community based non-profit with designing and implementing an integrated local food production and distribution system for Berkeley
INFORMATION REPORTS: 

  1. Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.
 

 

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Agenda for January 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107 

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

AGENDA on CONSENT:  

  1. 2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance Technical edits and corrections to BMC Title 23
  2. 2nd Reading – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (mid-year budget allocations) $178,289,951 (gross) $172,028,412 (net)
  3. Minutes
  4. Approval donated sculpture gift Queen Shamiram by Fred Parhad valued $225,000 for inclusion in City of Berkeley Art Collection
  5. Formal bid solicitations and RFP $3,506,00
  6. Amend contract #32000146 for $1,017,000 with Aramark for uniforms and laundering thru FY2025
  7. Amend contract #32000064 add $21,078 total $141,077.73 and extend to 1/31/2024 with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant
  8. Revenue Grant Agreement: $2,473,611 for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2028 from State of California Home Visiting Program for public health promotion and prevention services
  9. ***Item Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** Amend Contract 32000226 $125,000 thru 12/31/2022 with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for SRIP | Disability, Police Employees Retirement Income Plan, and Health Reimbursement Accounts for Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Reimbursements
  10. Establish Classification and Salary Medical Director $15,671.76 - $17,802.72 monthly or $188,061.12 - $213,632.64 annually
  11. Contract $822,512 with Presidio for Micro-Segmentation
  12. 15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
  13. Arreguin – Support for SB 4: Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
  14. Arreguin - 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on 1/16/2023
  15. Arreguin – Amend Contract 32200161 add $75,000 total $125,000 with Community Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative
  16. Kesarwani – Referral for a Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo 2 months after City of Berkeley lease of 27-room motel at 1720 San Pablo
  17. Wengraf, co-sponsors Harrison, Humbert, Hahn – Support SB-36 (Skinner) Out-of-state criminal charges: prosecution related to abortion and gender-affirming care
  18. Robinson – Relinquishment of Council Office Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth
AGENDA on ACTION: 

  1. Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
  2. City Manager -Ferris- Changes to Selection Camps Programs Fees
  3. City Manager – Klein & Warhuus – Affordable Housing Requirements – amending BMC 23.328, establishes affordable housing in lieu fee per sq ft rather than by number of unites, suggested fee $45/sq ft.
  4. Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison - Resolution Supporting Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD BHS Tennis and Parking Structure Project
 

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Agenda for January 18, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060 

AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386) 

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

 

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LAND USE CALENDAR:* 

 

Public Hearings 

2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023 

1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023 

Remanded to ZAB or LPC 

1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage 

 

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS: 

January 18 – Housing Element at 4 pm 

January 31 – Measure T1 funding at 4 pm 

February 2 – Hopkins Corridor Plan at 6 pm  

February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy 

February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm 

March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan 

March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm 

March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm 

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023 

 

Unscheduled Presentations: 

Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update 

City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations 

 

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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Activist’s Diary at: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com. 

Activist’s Diary for the week ending January 8, 2023. 

https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-01-08/article/50141?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-week-ending-January-8--Kelly-Hammargren 

 

 

This meeting list is also posted 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 wish to stop receiving the weekly summary 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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* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period 

webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website. 

 

Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored. 

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx 

 

Worth Noting:  

A very full week 

  • Tuesday: The Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 2:30 pm to finalize the Council agenda for January 31. At 6 pm the City Council meets. Item-19 is the status report on pension liabilities and infrastructure. Item-21 changes affordable housing requirements. The move is to calculate the in lieu fee by sq ft instead of the number of units. The in lieu fee of $45/sq ft is paid by the builder to get out of including the affordable units in the building, the units we desperately need.
  • Wednesday: City Council meets at 4 pm to adopt the Housing Element for 2023 – 2031. Also, on Wednesday the Commission on Aging takes up the Hopkins Corridor at 1:30 pm and the Commission on Disability has called a special at 3 pm on the Hopkins Corridor. The Civic Arts Commission, Commission on the Status of Women and the Environment and Climate Commission all meet at 6 pm. The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets at 6:30 pm.
  • Thursday: The Fair Campaigns and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm. The Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm with two projects on the agenda, 3031 Adeline a 7-story project with 64 units and 3000 Shattuck a 10-story 166 unit project. The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets at 7 pm with an update on T1 funds which are coming up short for approved projects and Hopkins design from Gilman to the west end (not the section by Monterey Market and block of businesses).
  • Friday: The Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force program at 9 am is on Climate and the Economy.
 

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

 

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 

 

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – No city meetings listed 

Monday, January 16, 2023 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – A day of volunteering 

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 

 

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440 

AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 1/31/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, Scheduling: 5. Council Work Sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, 

Referred Items for Review: 8. a. & b. COVID, 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, Guidance on the Development of Legislative Proposals, 10. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process,  

Unscheduled Items: 11. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget Referrals), 12 a. Youth Commission – Adding a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission, b. Environment and Climate Commission – Support for Youth Appointee, c. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission, 13. Droste – Bureaucratic and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) limits legislative referrals to 1 for councilmembers and 2 for mayor, restricts budget referrals to established programs, 14. Droste – Reforms to Public Comment. 

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

 

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107 

AGENDA: use link and html version or go to agenda list at the bottom of this notice. 

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

 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 

 

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060 

AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386) 

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

 

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 480 0144 Passcode: 825132 

AGENDA: 4. Letter to Council regarding Hopkins Corridor Reconsideration 

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

 

COMMISSION on DISABILITY Special Meeting at 3 pm  

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81982907807?pwd=a2dDOENEN2N3aG9jb3F4dXQvNDZaQT09 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8290 7807 Passcode: 647330 

AGENDA: B. Hopkins Corridor Plan/Project 

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

 

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605902821 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 590 2821 

AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) Overview of Public Art Selection Process, b) Approval of Willard Clubhouse Public Art Project Plan, c) Discussion of Poet Laureate Program, d) Discussion of Council Referral of City Song, Motto and Flag, e) Public Art on Private Development Quarterly Report. 

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

 

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83651073735 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 5107 3735 

AGENDA: 6. Report on Reproductive Access and Peace and Justice Commission Resolution, 7. Support funding of 2 health educators FY 2024, 8. CCSWG grant, 11. Women’s History Month Planning. 

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

 

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81848349132 

Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 818 4834 9132 

AGENDA: 6. Update from staff in-person meetings, Climate Equity Pilot Fund, Youth Commissioner, Gas Station Warning Labels & Used Gas Car Ban, BESO minimum requirements, Gas Prohibition amendments, staffing, 7. Reports from Commission Liaisons, Discussion/Action: 8. Subcommittee updates a. Zoning Changes to encourage EV charging/discourage gas stations, b. Transportation, c. Native Plants and Pest Reduction. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission 

 

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496 

AGENDA: 5. Approve 2023 Community Services Block Grant, 6. Update HWCAC low-income representative election process, 7. Election, 8. 2023 Meeting Schedule, 9. Review of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports – Berkeley Free Clinic program and financial reports, 10. Communication mechanism between city employees and service providers, 11. Senior housing and programs, 12. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 13. Eligibility for service as a Representative of the Poor, 14. Accessibility and Availability of materials on city website, 15. Accessibility quality assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services or services not provided. 

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

 

Thursday, January 19, 2023 

 

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82530486544 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 825 3048 6544 

AGENDA: Fair Campaign Practices: 6. Amendments to BERA to clarify method for cost of living adjustments for campaign contribution and public financing dollar amounts and to better coordinate adjustments with timing of relevant data availability, Open Government Commission: 9. Commission meeting minutes posting requirements, 10. Use of live transcription for teleconferenced meetings. Informational Items: 13. November 8, 2022 General Election Public Finance Matching Funds Report. 

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

 

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83133802449 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 831 3380 2449 

AGENDA: 1. 3031 Adeline – Preliminary Design Review – Demolish existing approximately 1,000 sq ft 1-story commercial structure and construct 7-story mixed-use building with 4030 sq ft of commercial space, 64 units, 21 auto parking spaces and 55 bicycle parking spaces 

2. 3000 Shattuck - Preliminary Design Review – Demolish existing gas station and construct 10-story mixed-use building with 1,043 sq ft of commercial space, 166 units (including 17 very low income units). 

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

 

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82514969964 

Teleconference: 1-888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 825 1496 9964 

AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. T1 Update, 2. Hopkins St Gilman to west end, Election, 4. Workplan 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission 

 

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD MEETING at 7 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89067745635?pwd=T2FMMkdpZG05VC91YXVFRWVZZGxwZz09 

Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 890 6775 5634 Passcode: 395740 

AGENDA: Consent: 6. c. Proposal to approve staff recommendations for waivers of late registrations, Action: 7. a. 1) Possible letter to University of CA regarding its property agreement with Blackstone’s Real Estate Income Trust Inc. Fund (REIT), b. Allow Board to continue to meet exclusively by teleconference. 

https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings 

 

Friday, January 20, 2023 

 

CLIMATE and the ECONOMY at 9 am 

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-the-economy-registration-369246936527 

AGENDA: 9:20 Medea Benjamin, 10 am The Doughnut that’s good for CA, 10:30 Public Banks, 11:05 Zero Food Waste. 

https://www.cemtf.org/ 

 

Saturday, January 21, 2023 – No city meetings listed. 

Sunday, January 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed. 

 

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January 17, 2023, AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm 

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular Meeting Jan 31, 2023 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440 

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

AGENDA RECESS ITEMS:  

  1. CM (City Manager) - Amend contract 32200036 modify sole source contract and any amendments with Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley to distribute 1/12 of annual Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax funds to support tourism marketing and promotion for 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023
  2. Louis BPD – Amend contract 100692-3 add $500,000 total $2,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA testing Services, length of contract does not change, expires 6/30/2025,
AGENDA on CONSENT:  

  1. City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
  2. City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
  3. Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
  4. Sprague Fire - Grant application: Funding up to $5,000,000 from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to be used to develop and deliver public education materials explaining the inspection process, defensible space, assist residents in need of financial assistance to remove vegetation to meet state and local codes, enhance chipper program and fund 3rd party administrator
  5. Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Aberkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
  6. Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
  7. IT – Amend contract 32000118-1 add $689,400 total $1,706.909 with Nexgen Asset and Work Order Management Software Maintenance and Professional Services and add 2 years
  8. IT – Increase spending authority by $186,610 total $422,915 with AHEAD,Inc using CA Dept of General Services for purchase of additional Varonis software licenses 1/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
  9. Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
  10. Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
  11. Planning – Amend Contract 32000020 add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on-call review of land use permit applications and environmental review
  12. Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
  13. Garland – Contract $4,417,421 (includes 10% contingency $401,584) with Bay Pacific Pipeline for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Hearst, Scenic Ave, Euclid, LeConte, Arch, Cedar, LaLoma, LeRoy, Piedmont, Kelsey, Palm Ct, Russell, and Backline Avalon, Belrose, University Alvarado, Roble Road
  14. Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
  15. Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
  16. Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
  17. Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform – Adopt Ordinance amending BMC 14.72.080 reduces burden of parking and towing fines on indigent persons making up to 50% AMI and allows eligibility for RPP (residential parking permits) even with outstanding tickets and fines and budget request for $383,512 for ongoing management of the program
AGENDA on ACTION: 

  1. ZAB Appeal 2065 Kittredge Use Permit #ZP2021-0193, demolishes portions of City Landmark including Shattuck Cinemas to construct 8-story 187 units (including 4 live-work units and 9 very low income units) with 4993 sq ft commercial space and 43 parking spaces
  2. Bartlett – qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds
  3. Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
  4. Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM), direct CM to protect City’s food supply from natural disasters and economic disruptions by facilitating and chartering a community based non-profit with designing and implementing an integrated local food production and distribution system for Berkeley
INFORMATION REPORTS: 

  1. Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.
 

 

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Agenda for January 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107 

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

AGENDA on CONSENT:  

  1. 2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance Technical edits and corrections to BMC Title 23
  2. 2nd Reading – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (mid-year budget allocations) $178,289,951 (gross) $172,028,412 (net)
  3. Minutes
  4. Approval donated sculpture gift Queen Shamiram by Fred Parhad valued $225,000 for inclusion in City of Berkeley Art Collection
  5. Formal bid solicitations and RFP $3,506,00
  6. Amend contract #32000146 for $1,017,000 with Aramark for uniforms and laundering thru FY2025
  7. Amend contract #32000064 add $21,078 total $141,077.73 and extend to 1/31/2024 with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant
  8. Revenue Grant Agreement: $2,473,611 for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2028 from State of California Home Visiting Program for public health promotion and prevention services
  9. ***Item Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** Amend Contract 32000226 $125,000 thru 12/31/2022 with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for SRIP | Disability, Police Employees Retirement Income Plan, and Health Reimbursement Accounts for Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Reimbursements
  10. Establish Classification and Salary Medical Director $15,671.76 - $17,802.72 monthly or $188,061.12 - $213,632.64 annually
  11. Contract $822,512 with Presidio for Micro-Segmentation
  12. 15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
  13. Arreguin – Support for SB 4: Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
  14. Arreguin - 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on 1/16/2023
  15. Arreguin – Amend Contract 32200161 add $75,000 total $125,000 with Community Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative
  16. Kesarwani – Referral for a Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo 2 months after City of Berkeley lease of 27-room motel at 1720 San Pablo
  17. Wengraf, co-sponsors Harrison, Humbert, Hahn – Support SB-36 (Skinner) Out-of-state criminal charges: prosecution related to abortion and gender-affirming care
  18. Robinson – Relinquishment of Council Office Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth
AGENDA on ACTION: 

  1. Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
  2. City Manager -Ferris- Changes to Selection Camps Programs Fees
  3. City Manager – Klein & Warhuus – Affordable Housing Requirements – amending BMC 23.328, establishes affordable housing in lieu fee per sq ft rather than by number of unites, suggested fee $45/sq ft.
  4. Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison - Resolution Supporting Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD BHS Tennis and Parking Structure Project
 

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Agenda for January 18, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060 

AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386) 

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

 

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LAND USE CALENDAR:* 

 

Public Hearings 

2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023 

1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023 

Remanded to ZAB or LPC 

1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage 

 

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS: 

January 18 – Housing Element at 4 pm 

January 31 – Measure T1 funding at 4 pm 

February 2 – Hopkins Corridor Plan at 6 pm  

February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy 

February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm 

March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan 

March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm 

March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm 

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023 

 

Unscheduled Presentations: 

Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update 

City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations 

 

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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Activist’s Diary at: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com. 

Activist’s Diary for the week ending January 8, 2023. 

https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-01-08/article/50141?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-week-ending-January-8--Kelly-Hammargren 

 

 

This meeting list is also posted 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 wish to stop receiving the weekly summary 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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* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period 

webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website. 

 

Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored. 

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx 

 

Worth Noting:  

A very full week 

  • Tuesday: The Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 2:30 pm to finalize the Council agenda for January 31. At 6 pm the City Council meets. Item-19 is the status report on pension liabilities and infrastructure. Item-21 changes affordable housing requirements. The move is to calculate the in lieu fee by sq ft instead of the number of units. The in lieu fee of $45/sq ft is paid by the builder to get out of including the affordable units in the building, the units we desperately need.
  • Wednesday: City Council meets at 4 pm to adopt the Housing Element for 2023 – 2031. Also, on Wednesday the Commission on Aging takes up the Hopkins Corridor at 1:30 pm and the Commission on Disability has called a special at 3 pm on the Hopkins Corridor. The Civic Arts Commission, Commission on the Status of Women and the Environment and Climate Commission all meet at 6 pm. The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets at 6:30 pm.
  • Thursday: The Fair Campaigns and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm. The Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm with two projects on the agenda, 3031 Adeline a 7-story project with 64 units and 3000 Shattuck a 10-story 166 unit project. The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets at 7 pm with an update on T1 funds which are coming up short for approved projects and Hopkins design from Gilman to the west end (not the section by Monterey Market and block of businesses).
  • Friday: The Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force program at 9 am is on Climate and the Economy.
 

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

 

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 

 

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – No city meetings listed 

Monday, January 16, 2023 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – A day of volunteering 

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 

 

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440 

AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 1/31/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, Scheduling: 5. Council Work Sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, 

Referred Items for Review: 8. a. & b. COVID, 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, Guidance on the Development of Legislative Proposals, 10. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process,  

Unscheduled Items: 11. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget Referrals), 12 a. Youth Commission – Adding a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission, b. Environment and Climate Commission – Support for Youth Appointee, c. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission, 13. Droste – Bureaucratic and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) limits legislative referrals to 1 for councilmembers and 2 for mayor, restricts budget referrals to established programs, 14. Droste – Reforms to Public Comment. 

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

 

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107 

AGENDA: use link and html version or go to agenda list at the bottom of this notice. 

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

 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 

 

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060 

AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386) 

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

 

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 480 0144 Passcode: 825132 

AGENDA: 4. Letter to Council regarding Hopkins Corridor Reconsideration 

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

 

COMMISSION on DISABILITY Special Meeting at 3 pm  

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81982907807?pwd=a2dDOENEN2N3aG9jb3F4dXQvNDZaQT09 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8290 7807 Passcode: 647330 

AGENDA: B. Hopkins Corridor Plan/Project 

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

 

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605902821 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 590 2821 

AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) Overview of Public Art Selection Process, b) Approval of Willard Clubhouse Public Art Project Plan, c) Discussion of Poet Laureate Program, d) Discussion of Council Referral of City Song, Motto and Flag, e) Public Art on Private Development Quarterly Report. 

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

 

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83651073735 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 5107 3735 

AGENDA: 6. Report on Reproductive Access and Peace and Justice Commission Resolution, 7. Support funding of 2 health educators FY 2024, 8. CCSWG grant, 11. Women’s History Month Planning. 

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

 

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81848349132 

Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 818 4834 9132 

AGENDA: 6. Update from staff in-person meetings, Climate Equity Pilot Fund, Youth Commissioner, Gas Station Warning Labels & Used Gas Car Ban, BESO minimum requirements, Gas Prohibition amendments, staffing, 7. Reports from Commission Liaisons, Discussion/Action: 8. Subcommittee updates a. Zoning Changes to encourage EV charging/discourage gas stations, b. Transportation, c. Native Plants and Pest Reduction. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission 

 

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496 

AGENDA: 5. Approve 2023 Community Services Block Grant, 6. Update HWCAC low-income representative election process, 7. Election, 8. 2023 Meeting Schedule, 9. Review of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports – Berkeley Free Clinic program and financial reports, 10. Communication mechanism between city employees and service providers, 11. Senior housing and programs, 12. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 13. Eligibility for service as a Representative of the Poor, 14. Accessibility and Availability of materials on city website, 15. Accessibility quality assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services or services not provided. 

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

 

Thursday, January 19, 202