Extra
The Berkeley Activists' Calendar,
Jan. 30-February 6
Worth Noting:
Very light week ahead – Chinese New Year is Tuesday, February 1st and given as the reason for not scheduling any “council” or council policy committee meetings all week.
Wednesday - The Board of Library Trustees meets at 6:30 pm and the Homeless Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm. The packet for the Homeless Panel of Experts is worth a quick look. The Disability Commission is listed in the City Community calendar, but no agenda is posted on the webpage.
Thursday - The last Community meeting sponsored by the National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) on Reimagining Public Safety is Thursday at 6 pm. The Housing Advisory Commission and Landmarks Preservation Commission meet at 7 pm.
Residential Walking Tour Surveys end Monday January 31. This weekend is your last opportunity to comment on six multi-unit buildings in the Downtown and 12 multi-unit buildings in West Berkeley Downtown Berkeley Tour Booklet | Online Survey West Berkeley Tour Booklet | Online Survey
(thank you Igor Tregub for reminder)
The City Council Regular meeting agenda February 8, 2022 is available for comment. The full agenda follows the list of city meetings.
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #7 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3znCbZl
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 7675 7317 Passcode: 341906
AGENDA: Right to Return, Reparations, join the conversation, event is BIPOC led and organized.
Monday, January 31, 2022 & Tuesday February 1, 2022 -No city meetings found
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Action III.A. Discontinue Use of Unique Management Services (Collection Agency), B. 2022 Priority Setting, C. Advance salary study.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Service Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Presentation on crisis stabilization program model in Bend, Oregon with Q&A and commission discussion, 7. Presentation on family homelessness with Q&A and commission discussion, 8. Staff presentation of all streams of City funding allocated for services, across division, provided to homeless population, 9. Staff update on homeless Point-in-Time Count.
Commission on Disability at 6:00 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81398518395?pwd=TnBwK0FhempsWURTT2pQYTlTYmdEZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 813 9851 8395 Passcode: 112370
AGENDA: no meeting notice or agenda posted on commission homepage, listed in community calendar
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89379728829
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 893 7972 8829
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Presentation on a Housing Preference Policy for leasing new affordable housing units.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81669199336
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 816 6919 9336
AGENDA: 5. 2328 Channing Way – Structural Alteration Permit for Luttrell House
6. 2524 Piedmont – Request to grant designation – Wurts-Lenfest House
7. 130 Berkeley Square – Demolition referral for Southern Pacifi Downtown Station
8. 134 Berkeley Square – Demolition referral for Southern Pacific Office
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Berkeley Reimagining Public Safety Community Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84016485564?pwd=MVl1RiszTHpYY1J2VnFEMVFET0dJQT09
Teleconference: try 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 840 1648 5564
AGENDA: North, UC Campus, Southeast-Districts 5,6,7,8, Last National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform Community meeting in case you missed the one for your neighborhood.
WETA – Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1 pm
Hybrid: In-Person 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, 94501 and Virtual Options
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports a. State of SF Bay Ferry Project, COVID Service Impacts, 8. Public Outreach to extend Fiscal Year 2022 Pandemic Recovery Program.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, February 4, 2022 & Saturday, February 5, 2022 & Sunday, February 6, 2022
No City meetings or events found
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 8, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83320305084
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 2030 5084
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization Creating the Environment and Climate Commission, 2. 2nd reading amendments to ADU Ordinance, 3. 2nd reading Amendments to ADU ordinance to address public safety concerns (ADU ordinance for hills/fire zones 2&3), 4. 2nd reading 15 year Lease and cooperative agreement with BART for retail space/Downtown Berkeley Bike Station at Center Street Garage, 5. Resolution reviewing and ratifying the local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. Resolution to continue Legislative Bodies (boards, commissions, committees) to meet via videoconference and teleconference, 7. $4,468,611 Formal bid solicitations, 8. 4 yr Contract $2,712,145 with O2X for Public Safety Wellness Programming to provide physical and mental wellness program for Berkeley Fire & Police Departments 2/9/2022 – 2/8/2026 with option to extend for up to 6 additional years in 2 yr increments for a total of 10 years total not to exceed $7,948,612, 9. Contract $200,000 with Wildland Res Mgmt for Community Wildlife Protection Plan with option to extend for an additional 4 years in 2-year increments and total not to exceed $400,000, 10. Adopt an exception to the 180-day waiting period for hiring retired annuitant as an extra help employee, 11. Contract add $120,000 total $310,000 with Epic Recruiting to provide additional recruiting and advertising services for police and professional staff vacancies, 12. Peace and Justice Commission (P&JC) - Resolution supporting immigration reform, 13. P&JC – Resolution in Support of Justice for Haitian Refugees, 14. P&JC – Normalize Diplomatic and Economic Relations with Cuba, 15. P&JC Japanese American Day of Remembrance, 16. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Wengraf, Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing Process for Siting and Developing Public Electric vehicle DC Fast Charging Hubs, ACTION: Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, ZAB Appeal 2956 Hillegass – add 170 sq ft single family-dwelling on non-conforming 2,754 sq ft lot, INFORMATION REPORTS: 16. Update on Berkeley Redistricting Process, 17. Healthy Checkout Ordinance Protocols.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2/8/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1814 Chestnut – AUP to permit expansion of garage door opening within non-conforming front yard setback 2/1/2022
2836 College – Business sign, 12’ x 1.5’ with letter 9” tall Vibrant Nails and Lshes 2/8/2022
1854 Euclid – Installation of 36” x 36” circular double sided blade sign and small amount vinyl color on door, 2/8/2022
1519 Fairview – Add new 3-story detached dwelling unit with ave ht 28’, with building separation 12’ where 16’ is required, and add more than 6 bedrooms to lot on 6750 sq ft lot with existing triplex 2/2/2022
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
BART Development (January or February)
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
Kelly Hammargren’s comments on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary.
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This meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
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