Arts & Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR: Jan.22-29 2023
Worth Noting:
After last week we could use a break and it looks like we will get it with a light meeting schedule for the coming week and nothing until Tuesday.
- Tuesday: The Zero Waste Commission meets at 6 pm and will hear an update and presentation on the Zero Waste Strategic Plan
- Wednesday: The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm is the go to meeting of the week. On the agenda are the emergency access evacuation routes, the engineering study for the dispatch center and the fire department master plan. The Commission on Labor meets at 7 pm and will hear a presentation on the City Workforce Agreement.
- Thursday: The Mental Health Commission meeting schedule is the fourth Thursday of the month. No meeting is posted yet. Check after Monday.
The January 31, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting is available for public comment. Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. A special council meeting on T1 funding is anticipated for 4 pm on January 31, but that meeting is not yet confirmed or posted.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
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 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Monday, January 23, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates on Zero Waste Rates, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, SB 1383 Implementation, Zero Waste Division staffing changes, Discussion/Action: 1. Abbe & Associates presentation on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, 2. 50 Years Proclamation of the ZW Commission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 2. Presentation by commission secretary on City of Berkeley Workforce Agreement (CWA) outcomes FY 2020 to the present.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor
DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 4. Emergency Access Evacuation Routes, 5. FY2024 FF Budget update, 6. (CWPP) Community Wildfire Protection Plan Core meeting update, 7. Federal Engineering Dispatch Study including staffing, facilities, training and software for Dispatch Center, 8 Fire Dept Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
Thursday, January 26, 2023
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION is scheduled to meet the 4th Thursday of the month but no agenda or meeting notice is posted. Check after Monday for a meeting notice and agenda.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission
Friday, January 27, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, January 28, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - No city meetings listed
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Agenda for January 31, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161b076 1302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS on CONSENT:
- 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
- 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,
- Ferris - 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
- City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
- City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
- Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
- 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
- Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
- Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
- 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
- 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
- Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
- Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
- 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
- Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
- 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
- Item removed - Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
- Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
- Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
- 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
- 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
- Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
- Bartlett – Qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to city attorney for guidance (will be moved to consent at meeting)
- Hahn – Amend Council Rules and Procedure to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee & one subject matter policy committee
- Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.
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 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.
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 calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com with the request to be removed from the email list.
________
* 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.
Worth Noting:
After last week we could use a break and it looks like we will get it with a light meeting schedule for the coming week and nothing until Tuesday.
- Tuesday: The Zero Waste Commission meets at 6 pm and will hear an update and presentation on the Zero Waste Strategic Plan
- Wednesday: The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm is the go to meeting of the week. On the agenda are the emergency access evacuation routes, the engineering study for the dispatch center and the fire department master plan. The Commission on Labor meets at 7 pm and will hear a presentation on the City Workforce Agreement.
- Thursday: The Mental Health Commission meeting schedule is the fourth Thursday of the month. No meeting is posted yet. Check after Monday.
The January 31, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting is available for public comment. Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. A special council meeting on T1 funding is anticipated for 4 pm on January 31, but that meeting is not yet confirmed or posted.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
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 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Monday, January 23, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates on Zero Waste Rates, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, SB 1383 Implementation, Zero Waste Division staffing changes, Discussion/Action: 1. Abbe & Associates presentation on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, 2. 50 Years Proclamation of the ZW Commission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 2. Presentation by commission secretary on City of Berkeley Workforce Agreement (CWA) outcomes FY 2020 to the present.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor
DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 4. Emergency Access Evacuation Routes, 5. FY2024 FF Budget update, 6. (CWPP) Community Wildfire Protection Plan Core meeting update, 7. Federal Engineering Dispatch Study including staffing, facilities, training and software for Dispatch Center, 8 Fire Dept Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
Thursday, January 26, 2023
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION is scheduled to meet the 4th Thursday of the month but no agenda or meeting notice is posted. Check after Monday for a meeting notice and agenda.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission
Friday, January 27, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, January 28, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - No city meetings listed
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Agenda for January 31, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161b076 1302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS on CONSENT:
- 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
- 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,
- Ferris - 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
- City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
- City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
- Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
- 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
- Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
- Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
- 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
- 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
- Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
- Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
- 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
- Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
- 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
- Item removed - Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
- Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
- Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
- 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
- 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
- Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
- Bartlett – Qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to city attorney for guidance (will be moved to consent at meeting)
- Hahn – Amend Council Rules and Procedure to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee & one subject matter policy committee
- Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.
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 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
+++++++++++++
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.
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 calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com with the request to be removed from the email list.
________
* 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.
Worth Noting:
After last week we could use a break and it looks like we will get it with a light meeting schedule for the coming week and nothing until Tuesday.
- Tuesday: The Zero Waste Commission meets at 6 pm and will hear an update and presentation on the Zero Waste Strategic Plan
- Wednesday: The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm is the go to meeting of the week. On the agenda are the emergency access evacuation routes, the engineering study for the dispatch center and the fire department master plan. The Commission on Labor meets at 7 pm and will hear a presentation on the City Workforce Agreement.
- Thursday: The Mental Health Commission meeting schedule is the fourth Thursday of the month. No meeting is posted yet. Check after Monday.
The January 31, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting is available for public comment. Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. A special council meeting on T1 funding is anticipated for 4 pm on January 31, but that meeting is not yet confirmed or posted.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
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 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Monday, January 23, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates on Zero Waste Rates, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, SB 1383 Implementation, Zero Waste Division staffing changes, Discussion/Action: 1. Abbe & Associates presentation on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, 2. 50 Years Proclamation of the ZW Commission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 2. Presentation by commission secretary on City of Berkeley Workforce Agreement (CWA) outcomes FY 2020 to the present.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor
DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 4. Emergency Access Evacuation Routes, 5. FY2024 FF Budget update, 6. (CWPP) Community Wildfire Protection Plan Core meeting update, 7. Federal Engineering Dispatch Study including staffing, facilities, training and software for Dispatch Center, 8 Fire Dept Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
Thursday, January 26, 2023
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION is scheduled to meet the 4th Thursday of the month but no agenda or meeting notice is posted. Check after Monday for a meeting notice and agenda.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission
Friday, January 27, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, January 28, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - No city meetings listed
++++++++++++++++
Agenda for January 31, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161b076 1302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS on CONSENT:
- 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
- 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,
- Ferris - 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
- City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
- City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
- Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
- 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
- Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
- Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
- 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
- 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
- Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
- Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
- 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
- Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
- 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
- Item removed - Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
- Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
- Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
- 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
- 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
- Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
- Bartlett – Qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to city attorney for guidance (will be moved to consent at meeting)
- Hahn – Amend Council Rules and Procedure to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee & one subject matter policy committee
- Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.
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 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
+++++++++++++
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.
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 calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com with the request to be removed from the email list.
________
* 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.
Worth Noting:
After last week we could use a break and it looks like we will get it with a light meeting schedule for the coming week and nothing until Tuesday.
- Tuesday: The Zero Waste Commission meets at 6 pm and will hear an update and presentation on the Zero Waste Strategic Plan
- Wednesday: The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm is the go to meeting of the week. On the agenda are the emergency access evacuation routes, the engineering study for the dispatch center and the fire department master plan. The Commission on Labor meets at 7 pm and will hear a presentation on the City Workforce Agreement.
- Thursday: The Mental Health Commission meeting schedule is the fourth Thursday of the month. No meeting is posted yet. Check after Monday.
The January 31, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting is available for public comment. Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. A special council meeting on T1 funding is anticipated for 4 pm on January 31, but that meeting is not yet confirmed or posted.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
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 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Monday, January 23, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates on Zero Waste Rates, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, SB 1383 Implementation, Zero Waste Division staffing changes, Discussion/Action: 1. Abbe & Associates presentation on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, 2. 50 Years Proclamation of the ZW Commission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 2. Presentation by commission secretary on City of Berkeley Workforce Agreement (CWA) outcomes FY 2020 to the present.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor
DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 4. Emergency Access Evacuation Routes, 5. FY2024 FF Budget update, 6. (CWPP) Community Wildfire Protection Plan Core meeting update, 7. Federal Engineering Dispatch Study including staffing, facilities, training and software for Dispatch Center, 8 Fire Dept Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
Thursday, January 26, 2023
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION is scheduled to meet the 4th Thursday of the month but no agenda or meeting notice is posted. Check after Monday for a meeting notice and agenda.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission
Friday, January 27, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, January 28, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - No city meetings listed
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Agenda for January 31, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161b076 1302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS on CONSENT:
- 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
- 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,
- Ferris - 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
- City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
- City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
- Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
- 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
- Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
- Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
- 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
- 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
- Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
- Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
- 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
- Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
- 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
- Item removed - Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
- Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
- Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
- 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
- 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
- Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
- Bartlett – Qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to city attorney for guidance (will be moved to consent at meeting)
- Hahn – Amend Council Rules and Procedure to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee & one subject matter policy committee
- Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.
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 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.
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.
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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.
