Arts & Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, March 19-26
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is from March 22 – April 10, 2023.
All City Council and City Council Committee, the Zoning Adjustment Board and the Rent Board meetings are in the hybrid format: in-person and online via zoom. While all other City Commission meetings have returned to in-person only with no ZOOM option.
If you are missing meetings you wish to attend, because ZOOM is no longer available send a request for the city to provide hybrid meetings to your councilmember, the City Council at council@cityofberkeley.info, the City Clerk at clerk@cityofberkeley.info and the Open Government Commission at FCPC@cityofberkeley.info.
To find your councilmember go to https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-district-lookup
- Monday:
- The 10:30 am hybrid format City Council Public Safety Committee (Kesarwani, Taplin, Wengraf) has one agenda item the Surveillance Ordinance.
- The 6 pm hybrid format full City Council Special Meeting has one agenda item formerly billed as the Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan now titled as Waterfront Specific Plan for the City of Berkeley Tidelands.
- Tuesday:
- The 4 pm hybrid Council Special meeting is on Civic Arts Grants and the Civic Center Plan including the Maudelle Shirek Building (old city hall), the Veterans Building and Civic Center Park.
- At 6 pm in the hybrid format is the City Council regular meeting.
- Wednesday:
- The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in-person at 7 pm.
- South Berkeley Town Hall from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
- Thursday: The Community Health Commission usually meets the fourth Thursday at 6:30 pm. There is no agenda or meeting announcement posted. Check after Monday.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, March 19, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Monday, March 20, 2023
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602030774
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 203 0774
AGENDA: Louis, BPD – Berkeley Police Department Surveillance Ordinance Policies Related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial System (DRONES) (packet 242 pages)
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612633953
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 263 3953
AGENDA: Update on the Waterfront Specific Plan for the City of Berkeley Tidelands Area, Use the link and choose the html option to access the report
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604192052
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 419 2052
AGENDA: 1. Civic Arts Grants Program on Improved Practices & Community Impact, 2. Civic Center Plan Phase II on the Design Concept. (packet 238 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604192052
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 419 2052
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
AGENDA: 1. Fire Department Staff Report, 3. Election of Vice Chair, 4. Add meeting to hear presentations on Standards of Coverage and Facilities Master Plan, 5. Replace commissioners on the Work Plan committee who have left the commission, 6. Formulate Working Group on Safe Passages Initiatives, 7. Building Standards, 8. Fire Department Recruitment issues, 9. Update on outdoor warning system, 10. State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
South Berkeley Town Hall at 6:30 pm – 8 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2236 Parker, Life Adventist Church
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81134806826?pwd=OVNXV1U2cjJwVU1ROGtZcExjWXBmZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 811 3480 6826 Password: 59571
AGENDA: Town Hall with District 3 Councilmember Ben Bartlett. Hear facts and ask questions relating to upcoming housing developments in South Berkeley along Shattuck and Adeline
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Thursday, March 23, 2023
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION meetings are usually held the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. No meeting is posted. Check after Monday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission
Friday, March 24, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, March 25, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, March 26, 2023 - No city meetings listed
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March 21, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604192052
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 419 2052
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- 2nd Reading – Amendments to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance
- 2nd Reading – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act Cost of Living Provisions
- Brown, City Attorney – Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying the Proclamation of Local COVID Emergency
- Williams-Ridley, City Manager (CM) – Designate the Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services in the event of an emergency
- Sprague, Fire - Grant Application: FEMA to expand National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582/1583 for $840,000 with 10% or $84,000 city matching funds for Wellness, Fitness and Human Performance Program
- Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32200156 add $561,917.11 total $1,201,917.11 with Options Recovery Services for Community Response Services and extend to 12/31/2023
- Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32200147 add $75,600 total $195,000 with Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center for Community Crisis Response Services and extend to 12/31/2023
- Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32300025 add $300,000 total $350,000 with Non-Profit Intelligence Partners for Flexible Funding program services and extend to 6/30/2024
- Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Agreements with California Department of Public Health (CDHP) for 1. Total $383,455 for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention for years FY 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2. Total $487,170 or $162,390 each year for CalFresh Healthy Living Program FFY 2024, 2025, 2026
- Warhuus, HHCS – Funding Recommendation and Joint Homekey Application for University Inn at 1461 University for 1. Measure P $8,500,000 for University Inn permanent supportive housing, 2. Measure P $1,000,000 to operate University Inn as emergency shelter prior to conversion to permanent housing program, 3. Authorize submission to CA Housing and Community Development (HCD) for University Inn permanent supportive housing project, 4. Authorize CM or designee to eneter agreements with HCD, 5. Authorize CM or designee to execute all original or amended documents to effectuate these actions.
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amending the 2021 Annual Action Plan to Accept Home-American Rescue Plan Funds, $2,735,696, allocate 15% $410,354 for administration and planning, 5% $136,785 for nonprofit capacity building, and remaining 80% $2,188,557 to supportive services for qualifying populations
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary adjustments Local 1 Senior Behavioral Health Clinician by 0.83%, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor by 4.18%, Mental Health Program Supervisor by 7.33%, Assistant Manager of Mental Health Division by 7.33%, and Manager of Mental Health Division by 1.2% effective 1/14/2023
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Range Adjustments increase top step salary of Deputy City Manager classification from $277,840.99 to $291,733.04 and the Employee Relations Manager from $175,026.38 to $180,065.60 effective 1/14/2023
- Ferris, Parks - Contract $260,312.50 includes $52,062.50 contingency with TERCONS Inc. for Aquatic Park Paddling and Rowing Club Parking Lot Improvements
- Klein, Planning – Grant Funding $80,000 to CA Energy Commission to integrate Application for SolarAPP+ Integration web software to the Permit Service Center operations
- Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32100192 add $200,000 total $2,375,900 with California Constructores for Sidewalk Repairs FY 2020 Project
- Garland, Public Works – Contract $10,203,711 with JV Lucas Paving, Inc for Street Rehabilitation FY2023 Project
- Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $215,000 for one John Deere 320P Backhoe Loader with Pape Machinery, Inc
- Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $496,454 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for eight Ford Interceptor Hybrid Utility Vehicles
- Art Commission – Referral Response Grant Program $300,000 for retaining and improving creative spaces
- Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Robinson – Budget Referral $2,000,000 to augment the post COVID-19 Rental Assistance/Anti-Displacement administered by the Eviction Defense Center
- Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Relinquishment Council Office Budget funds to co-sponsor Bioneers Conference
- Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral $40,000 for speed feedback signs for Arlington Ave.
- Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral for $35,000 for Pedestrian Safety Upgrades for Arlington Ave, refresh painted markings
- Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - Relinquishment Council Office Budget funds for 2023 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
- Wengraf & Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Hahn – Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day April 16 from 2-3 pm
- Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn, Harrison, Taplin – Referral to CM for On-Street Secure Bike Storage
- Garland, Public Works – Implement Residential Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) on 1600 block of Fifth Street
- Garland, Public Works – Adopt resolution approving Berkeley Transit-First Policy and appointing two members and one alternative to serve on the Inter-Agency Liaison Committee between COB and AC Transit
- Harrison , co-sponsor Harrison, Taplin– Adopt Ordinance Adding BMC Chapter 2.102 to Establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
- Fiscal Year 2023 Mid-year Budget Update
- LPO NOD 1581 1581 LeRoy Ave #LMSAP2022-0009
- LPO NOD 1325 Arch #LMSAP2022-0013
- LPO NOD 1911 Fourth Street #LMSAP2022-0014
- 2022 Disaster and Fire Safety Work Plan
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage – submitting a new project
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland ?May
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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
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For Online Public Meetings
CLOSED CAPTIONING, SAVE TRANSCRIPT OVERVIEW, DIRECTIONS and ZOOM SUPPORT LINKS:
ZOOM has as part of the program - (for no extra cost) Closed Captioning (CC). It turns computer voice recognition into a transcript. Accuracy of the Closed Captioning is affected by background noise, the volume and clarity of the speaker, lexicons/wordbook and dialect of the speaker. The transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few words that don't fit, can be deciphered, like Shattuck was transcribed as Shadow in one recent transcript.
Here is the link to ZOOM Support for how to set up Closed Captioning for a meeting or webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X
Here is the link to ZOOM Support for attendees in how to save Closed Captions:
