Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, Dec. 1-8
Worth Noting:
The first two weeks in December will be the mad dash of meetings to finish up before the winter council recess from December 11 through January 20, 2025.
The December 10, 2024 City Council meeting agenda is available for comment.
December 10, 2024 the new Mayor and Council will be sworn in.
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
- Monday, December 2, 2024: A
- t 10 am the Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Committee meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024: These the last City Council meeting for the current council. The new mayor and council are sworn in on December 10, 2024
- At 4 pm the City Council meets in closed session.
- At 5:30 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm is the City Council Regular meeting in the hybrid format.
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Comate Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person with 2 public hearings and presentation on San Pablo Avenue Plan.
- From 6 - 7:30 pm is Registration for Recreation Scholarships. At 6:30 pm the board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
- Thursday, December 5, 2024:
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- Friday, December 6, 2024:
- At 6 pm is a Teen Holiday Dance, pre-registration required.
- Saturday, December 6, 2024:
- From 10 am – 1 pm is the Winter-Themed Carnival and Camp for children aged five and under $10 resident/ $12 non-resident per child, registration required.
- From 12 – 4 pm is Winter Carnival at Aquatic Park.
Commissions that do not meet in December: Commission on Aging, Commission on Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission,
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, December 1, 2024 – No meetings or events found
Monday, December 2, 2024
LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
Members: Humber, Wengraf, Lunaparra, alternate Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, 1st Floor
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612806382
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 280 6382
AGENDA: 2. Proposed Amendments to the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) to establish a flexible resilience for small residential buildings containing up to four units.
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: All agenda items for discussion and possible action 7. MLK House Insight Predevelopment Funds and Haste Street Rehabilitation Funds, 8. Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Recommendations, 9. 2024 Statewide Housing Legislation Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission
PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: IV. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification - Fire Apparatus Operator, V. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Senior Information Systems Specialist, VI. Director HR Report, VII. Copy of Berkeley Matters, VIII. Closed Session: Unrepresented Employee Appeal of Proposed Termination.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608079819
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
AGENDA: 1. Anticipated Litigation Government Claim of Safeco as subrogee of Michael and Susanne Kossa-Rienzi, 2. Anticipate Litigation Public Employees Union Local 1 v. City of Berkeley, 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1250-1288 Ninth Street, 1226 9th, 1249 8th, 1223 8ty, 1221 8ty and 930 Harrison.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600367731
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
AGENDA: one item on consent 1. MOU – New 3-year contract June 27, 2024 – July 26, 2027 with SEIU Local 1021 CSU/PTRLA
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600367731
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch
AGENDA: III. A. Berkeley Public Library Rules of Use Policy Update, b. Recommendation to Adopt Equity and Harm Acknowledgement Statement, C. Personnel Change Update – creation of three new positions, D. Collection Development Policy Update
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell Street, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action a) Aquatic Park Mural Proposal – Temporary display through December 2025, B. Cesar Chavez Dog Park Mosaic Proposal – Temporary Display through June 2026, c) Willard Clubhouse Public art Project: panel artist selection Julie Chang d) Municipal Artist-in-Residence Framed Artwork Purchase, e) FY2026 Individual Artist Project Grant Guidelines, f) FY2026 Arts Program Grants Guidelines, g) FY2026 Festivals Arts Program Grants Guidelines, h) FY2026 General Operating Support Grants Guidelines, i) Grant Review Panelists, j) 2025 meeting schedule, k) Report: Waterfront Specific Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission
PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: Affordable Housing Fee, 11. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Update, 12. Public Hearing: Tentative Tract Map #8717
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission
DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar
AGENDA: No Agenda posted as of November 30, 2024, 11:33 am, check later, web page lists meeting as December 3, meeting is on December 4. Commission members have the agenda, but not the public.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP from 6 – 7:30 pm
Location: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
Go to website for required documentation to register for scholarships and waivers from fees for activities including camps
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/recreation-scholarship-workshop
Thursday, December 5, 2024
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: No Agenda Posted, check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission
Friday, December 6, 2024
TEEN NIGHT TURN UP HOLIDAY DANCE at 6 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
Pre-Registration Required: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/teen-night-turn-holiday-dance
Event Flyer: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Teen%20Night%20Turn%20Up%20Dance%20Flyer%20.24.pdf
Saturday, December 7, 2024– no meetings or events found
WINTER=THEMED CARNIVAL and CAMP from 10 am – 1 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
To Register and Activities: Check Website, for Children five and under. $10 / $12 for non-residents per child. Adult must accompany child.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/december-events-camps-berkeley-tots-and-families
WINTER YOUTH FESTIVAL & BIKE PARADE at AQUATIC PARK from 12 – 4 pm
Location: at 80 Bolivar Drive, Aquatic Park
Activities: Check Website for full list, fire truck tours, cookie decorating, roller skating,
(not an event requiring registration)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/december-events-camps-berkeley-tots-and-families
Sunday, December 8, 2024 – no city meetings, events found
++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS FOR DECEMBER 3 and DECEMBER 10, 2024 ++++++
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600367731
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- Arreguin, co-sponsors Humbert, Tregub – 2nd reading Amending BMC Section 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants
- Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Legal Agreements
- Friedrichsen, Budget – 2nd reading Adopt Annual Appropriations Ordinance
- Klein, Planning – 2nd reading – BMC Chapter 22.16, Development Agreement Procedures
- Hollander, Economic Development - Adopt the updated Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Administrative Plan and transfer RLF program to Working Solutions, a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Public Employees Union-Union One
- Ferris, Parks – Donation $3400 Memorial Bench at the Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Lawrence “Lon” Mullen
- Ferris, Parks – Donation $86,496 from the Eli Kane Fund to complete phase 3 of the Solano-Peralta Park Improvement Project, including a memorial bench/table in memory of their son Eli Kane
- Ferris, Parks – Contract $882,278 plus $69,198 for Add Alternatives No. 2 and 3 and a 15% contingency $115,080 with Azul Works, Inc for Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Project.
- Klein, Planning Contracts on-call planning and Environmental Services listing 16 consulting groups totaling $10,700,000.
- Davis, Public Works – 10-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with The Framer’s Workshop at 2435 and 2439 Channing with option to extend for two additional 5-year terms
- Davis, Public Works – 5-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with We Wield The Hammer a 501c3 at 2440 Durant with option to extend for one additional 5-year term.
- Davis, Public Works – 5-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with Dorothy Day House dba Dorothy’s Closet a 501c3 at 2425a Channing with option to extend for one additional 5-year term
- Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32500091 add $500,000 with Adura Group, Inc for onsite engineering services through 6/30/2026
- Parks and Waterfront Commission – Officially Name the Harrison Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary
- Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani – Refer Berkeley Green New Deal: Environmental Justice and Workforce Development to City Manager, Land Use Housing and Economic Development, Planning Commission, Environment and Climate Commission for inclusion in General Plan
- Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Affordable Housing for Artists: AB-812 Implementation and Cultural District Statutory Standardization
- Lunaparra, co-sponsors Humbert, Kesarwani – Bicycle and Pedestrian Access on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
- Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal of the Solano BID (Business Improvement District for Calendar 2025
- Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Keep Innovation in Berkeley to encourage Research and Development
- Cardwell, City Manager’s Office – Staff Shortages Status Report
- Sprague – Measure FF Audit Status Report
- Louis – Audit Recommendation Status to manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities
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+++++++++ City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on DECEMBER 10, 2024 +++++++++
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601063395
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 106 3395
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
- Swearing in of newly elected and re-elected officials
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- Numainville, City Clerk - Minutes for Approval
- Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $119,300 with CVL Economics for Study of the Economic impact of the Arts in Berkeley for a 2 year term
- Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $50,000 with Kala Art Institute for framed artwork to be hung in civic buildings
- Hollander, Economic Development –Contract $87,000 with Masako Miki Public Artwork Commission for Aquatic Park Pathway Wall
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Bid solicitations $13,500.000, Sanitary Sewer $850.000, After Hours Answering Service $350,000, MLK Youth Services Center, YAP Seismic Retrofit and Renovation $10,600,000, On Demand Curside Chipping Service $1,700,000
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary – Senior Paralegal hourly range $47.4636 to $57.6923
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Class Specifications – Communication Specialist, to allow Charter departments and offices to utilize the classification and provide 5% differential to Communication Specialists assigned to the City Manager’s Office
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Personnel Rule 9.03: Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Process
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32400151 add $150,000 with SDR Consulting for Classification and Compensation Services
- Klein, Planning - Accept Grant Funds $5,729,943 from U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Codes Award and contract with City and County of San Francisco to develop and implement and enforce Building Performance Standards fo 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2033
- Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract add $100,000 total $700,000 with Siemans Industry, Inc. for Fire and Life Safety Systems Maintenance
- Davis, Public Works – Contract $973,638 which includes 15% contingency with Terocons Inc. for Sacramento Street Pedestrian Safety Project
- Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract 32000078 add $250,000 total $725,000 with DC Electric Group for On-Call Electrical Services
- Davis, Public Works – Contract $400,000 with Stommel Inc., dba Lehr for Hybrid Police Patrol Vehicles Supplies, Equipment and Installation Services term 12/15/2024 – 12/15/2026
- Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $430,000 Braun Northwest Inc. for Two 2025 Ford F-450 North Star Engine Remount of Ambulance Bodies to New Chases
- Davis, Public Works – Agreement Regarding Allocation of costs for Railroad Crossing Improvements for W-SW WBLS West Owner IX, L.P. a California limited liability company and the City for improvements at Bancroft Way at-grade railroad crossing
- Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications to MTC Housing Incentive Pool for projects at San Pablo/Ashby intersection improvements up to $1,900,000, Adeline Quick Build $1,050,000 and 7th Street/Anthony Street $2,000,000
- Davis, Public Works – Establish a New Schedule of Fines and Late Payment Penalties for Parking Violations and Rescinding Resolution No. 70,924-N.S.
- Arreguin – Temporary City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments to Agenda Committee Mayor Adena Ishii and Councilmembers Taplin and Bartlett.
- REMOVED - Ferris, Parks – New fees to selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Programs Fees
- Sprague, Fire – Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
- Gilman HHCS – Restaurant Inspection Audit Status
- Kouyoumdijian, HR – Update HR Response: Audit Directives for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
- Davis, Public Works – audit Status Report Fleet Replacement and Rocky Road Berkeley Streets
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LAND USE CALENDAR
- 3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
- 2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025
- None
- Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
- BPD Annual Report (March 2025)
- Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
- Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
- Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025) (Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024)
- Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
- Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)
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