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THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, DECEMBER 8-15
Worth Noting:
One more City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 10 when our new mayor Adena Ishii picks up the gavel before Council exits for winter council recess from December 11 through January 20, 2025.
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
The first meeting with our new mayor and council is Tuesday. There are three community meetings. BNC is meeting on Saturday.
- Monday, December 9, 2024:
- At 6 pm is the South Adeline Landscaping community meeting on zoom.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Both in hybrid format
- At 5:30 pm is the certification of the election results.
- At 6 pm is the last council meeting before winter recess. and the new mayor and council are sworn in.
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024:
- At 6 pm is the in-person community meeting for neighbors of the shelter at Howard Johnson’s 1512 University sponsored by District 4 and Dorothy Day.
- From 6 - 7:30 pm is Registration for Recreation Scholarships.
- At 6:30 pm is the Police Accountability Board meeting in the hybrid format.
- Thursday, December 12, 2024:
- At 6 pm is the community meeting on Dreamland Park design on zoom.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with the 17-story mixed use project at the United Artists Movie Theater site on Shattuck as item 6 on the agenda.
- Friday, December 13, 2024:
- At 6 pm is Gingerbread House Decorating.
- At 7:30 pm is the comedy show.
- Saturday, December 14, 2024:
- At 10 am BNC meets on zoom.
- See details below for annual pancake and Santa breakfast.
- At 11 am sports Jamboree
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.
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, Zero Waste Commission
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, December 8, 2024 – No meetings or events found
Monday, December 9, 2024
SOUTH ADELINE LANDSCAPING AREA IMPROVEMENTS Community Meeting #2 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/884009446
Passcode: 233546
Use Link for details: Community input for improvements from Alcatraz to southern city limit
EVENT Flyer:
YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Location: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Chair Announcements, 7. Director’s report, 8. 2025 Meeting dates, 9. Event Planning Subcommittee, 10. Discussion/Action Safety and Homelessness Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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/1601063395
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 106 3395
AGENDA: Confirm Results of the November 5, 2024 General Election.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-december-10-2024
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/1601063395
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 106 3395
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 11, 2024
COMMUNITY MEETING on UNHOUSED SHELTER at HOWARD JOHNSON MOTEL on UNIVERSITY meeting from 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Location: meeting at 1125 University, West Branch Public Library
AGENDA: Councilmember Igor Tregub staff, City Manager and representatives from Dorothy Day House will give a short presentation and answer questions. Howard Johnson’s is at 1512 University.
RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP from 6 – 7:30 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
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-1
Event Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Scholarship%20Nights%20%2724%20%20%283%29.pdf
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Staff reports, 6. Chair and Board reports, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. A. Discussion and action on the subcommittee proposed PAB Policy Review Process, 10. a. Policy Complaint 2024-PR-0007 of PAB’s Standing Rules, b. ODPA Policy Review 2023-PR-0007, c. Status update on outstanding request to BPD for Vehicle Pursuit Forms, d. PAB Strategic Planning Session for 2025, e. PAB reports to council, f. Budget and Programmatic Updates for 2025, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed session on 37 complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
Thursday, December 12, 2024
AQUATIC PARK DREAMLAND COMMUNITY Meeting #2 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82444255078
Passcode: 277275
Use Link for details: Provide input on Dreamland Playground
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aquatic-park-dreamland-community-meeting-2
Event Flyer:
ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87955934705
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 879 5593 4705
AGENDA: 3. 2550 Shattuck – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0138 – to demolish 2-story non-residential building and construct a 7-story (75 feet) 68,672 sq-ft mixed use residential building with 72 dwellings (8 very low income) and 3247 sq ft of commercial space including 3 live/work units utilizing Tier 3 density bonus
4. 2317 Channing- on consent – Use Permit #ZP2024-0033 - to modify originally approved project under #ZP2020-0090 to increase project from 4-story to 5-story increasing units from 17 to 22.
5. 933 Gilman – on action – Use permit #ZP2023-0135 – public safety facility for the Berkeley Fire Department and Emergency Operations Center 47,900 sq ft.
6. 2274 Shattuck – on action – Use Permit #ZP2023-0079 – to demolish commercial building with preservation and renovation the front façade and lobby and construct 17-story 183 feet plus 5 ft parapet at United Artists Movie Theater site. 227 dwelling units including 23 very low-income density bonus qualifying units and one parking space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board
Friday, December 13, 2024
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING PARTY from 6 - 8 pm
Location: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
Use Link to REGISTER for waitlist and for details: $10 per family
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events
Event Flyer:
LIVE OAK LAUGHS “LOL” COMEDY SHOW at 7:30 pm
Location: at 2100 Browning, Live Oak Community Center
Use Link to REGISTER and for details: Cost $20 per person
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-oak-laughs-lol-comedy-show-0
Event Flyer:
Saturday, December 14, 2024
PANCAKE BREAKFAST with SANTA at 8:30 am
Location: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
Use Link to REGISTER and for details: Two Seatings, $10 per person, Seating 1: at 8:30, Seating 2: at 9:45 am
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/pancake-breakfast-santa
Event Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Breakfast%20With%20Santa%202024%20%281%29.pdf
BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later for agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
YOUTH SPORTS JAMBOREE at 11 am
Location: at 1720 Eighth St., James Kenny Park
Use Link for details: For Ages 7 – 16, all children must be accompanied by an adult
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/youth-sports-jamboree
Sunday, December 15, 2024 – no city meetings, events found
++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2024 ++++++
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/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: Swearing in of newly elected and re-elected officials
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS
AGENDA on CONSENT Continued Business:
- Davis, Public Works – 2nd reading Lease Agreement – The Framer’s Workshop, LLC. At 2435 and 2439 Channing in Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
- Davis, Public Works – 2nd reading Lease Amendment Ordinance No. 7,943-N.S. – We Wield The Hammer at 2440 Durant in Channing in Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
- Davis, Public Works – Lease Amendment Ordinance No. 7,944-N.S. – Dorothy Day House dba Dorothy’s Closet at 2425a Channing in Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
- Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Keep Innovation in Berkeley Amending BMC Title 23
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 Curbside 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 from 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
INFORMATION ITENS:
- 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
+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++
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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