Events
The Berkeley Activist's Calendar
Worth Noting:
No City meetings until Wednesday. The Police Accountability Board is noticed as meeting on Wednesday at 7 pm, but no agenda is posted. Thursday Bayer Healthcare will present a Community Benefits Proposal at the 7 pm ZAB meeting. Friday is the return of movies in the park at 8:45 pm. Saturday is the first Independent Redistricting Commission public hearing at 10 am. And, the July 13 City Council regular meeting agenda is available for comment.
Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Holiday
Grizzly Peak is closed all day on July 4 and until 6 am July 5, Proof of residency will be required between Centennial Drive and Skyline Blvd. Lawrence Hall of Science and Botanical Gardens will be closed. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e5eb94
Monday, July 5, 2021 – Berkeley City Holiday – City Offices Closed
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 – no city meetings or events found
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89176068316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 7606 8316
AGENDA: 2. Harrison and Hahn - Adopt Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments.
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.Consent: E. Amend Contract total $90,000 extend to 9/30/2024 with Sentry Alarm systems for all 5 libraries, III.A. Action: Recommendation to City Council on appointment to serve 4 yr term.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 5. Chair Update Measure P recommendations and commission consolidation, 6. Discussion site visit to Horizon Transitional Village, 7. Discussion future plans, annual report, site visits, funding recommendations, 8. Staff Presentation on all Berkeley homeless outreach teams.
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172623383
Teleconference: 1-669-9006833 Meeting ID: 811 7262 3383
AGENDA: No posted agenda
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e6a482
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17442
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Police_Accountability_Board.aspx
Demonstration – Support For the People Act at 6 – 7 pm
https://deadlinefordemocracy.org/
Oscar Grant / Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/yXLjVmke5Ue3DTWYsr8zBQ2
Planning Commission cancelled – rescheduled to meet on July 14, 2021
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98859118276?pwd=T3JhSWcySStKaXBQMXV2MStLejlDQT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 988 5911 8276 Passcode: 974146
AGENDA: 5. Revenue Collections Update, 6. Recommendation to full Board to establish a COVID-19 related waiver process for late payment FY21-22 Registration fee, 7. Recommendation to full Board to acquire Employment Practices Liability Insurance
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96282456552
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 8245 6552
AGENDA: 2. 1630 Carleton – on consent – demolish existing single family dwelling and construct new 1487 sq ft 2-story singlefamily dwelling with average height 20 ft 1in and new 633 sq ft accessory building on 5302 sq ft lot,
3. 800 Dwight – Bayer Healthcare LLC regarding proposed Community Benefits Package for Bayer Healthcare Development Agreement (DA), a. extend agreement by 30 years to February 2052, b. Include South Properties (2700 Seventh Street) c. Accommodate development manufacturing facilities allowing buildout of 1,178,000 sq ft (148,000 sq ft less than currently entitled).
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, July 9, 2021
Outdoor Movie at Codornices Park: Trolls at 8:45 – 10:30 pm
Movie shown on 20’ x 12’ inflatable screen, please arrive 30 minutes before start of film, bring blankets, sleeping bags or low-back beach chairs max 9” off ground, this is an alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17435
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82055634140
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 5563 4140
AGENDA: Public Hearing #1 1.a. Introduction of Commissioners, b. Presentation: Overview of Berkeley City Council Redistricting, c. Public Participation and Community Interest Forums.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Sunday, July 11, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2021, at 6 pm, email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181611485
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 8161 1485
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY2022 Tax rate Measure E for emergency services for severely disabled $0.01796 per sq ft improvements, 2. 2nd reading FY2022 Annual appropriations $673,601,287 gross ($552,265,708 net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $663,976, 4. Contract $1,200,000 (includes 7.3% contingency $82,000) with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks Electrical Upgrade Project at the Berkeley Marina, 5. Amend Contract add $50,000 total $2,144,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation Project, 6. Authorize City Manager (CM) to accept Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants of $75,000 (competitive), $83,506 (non-competitive) and Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant $750,000 for San Pablo Ave, 7. Accept Grant $135,462 from CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund to reduce impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers, community education in Berkeley, 8. Resolution approving adjusted fees for 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee, 9. Contract $702,384 (includes $117,064 contingency) for Central Library Waterproofing & Restoration Project, 10. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $200,000 and extend by 2 yr to 11/30/2023 with New Image Landscape Co. for on-call landscaping services, 11. Resolution supporting ending Qualified Immunity Act, ACTION: 12. . Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Endorse All Home CA Regional Action Plan on Homelessness, 13. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 14. CM – Conduct a public hearing and adopt the first reading of local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, 15. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Adopt Resolution Updating City of Berkeley (CoB) Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and Refer to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability (FITES) potential bonding and funding opportunities for improving the Paving Condition Index (PCI), 16. CM – Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 17. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, Ninth Street, Eighth Street and Seventh Street, 18. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, INFORMATION REPORTS: Work Plans, 19. Animal Care Commission 2021/2022, 20. Commission on Disability, 21. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
1634 & 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bread Co) 6/29/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1131 Hillview 7/13/2021
1201 Hopkins 7/6/2021
2526 MLK Jr Way 7/6/2021
2326 Roosevelt 7/13/2021
1527 Sacramento 7/6/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/29/2021
3015 San Pablo 7/13/2021
2768 Shasta 7/13/2021
2000 University 7/13/2021
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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