Arts & Events

Worth Noting:

Don’t forget to check during the week for meetings, events, webinars posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/

Monday – The Agenda and Rules committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the city council agenda for iNovember 15. No evening meetings on Monday

Tuesday – no meetings – council really is scheduled for Thursday at 6 pm

Wednesday - My go to meeting is the Planning Commission at 7 pm with Southside zoning changes and local density bonus on the agenda. The other meetings of the day are the Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee at 10:30 am, e-bike webinar at 5 pm, Library Trustees at 6:30 pm, and the Homeless Services Panel of Experts and the Planning Commission at 7 pm.

Thursday is an impossible day starting with FITES at 1 pm, WETA at 3 pm, council at 6 pm with Fair Work Week on the agenda, home hardening for wildfire at 6:30 pm and LPC at 7 pm.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday – no meetings – last weekend to get out the vote

Monday, October 31, 2022 

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING at 2:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82000935026 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 0093 5026 

AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 11/15/22 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council work sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules 

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 – no city meetings found 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505 

AGENDA: II.C. Contract $707,865 with CTC Technology & Energy for 10 Gigabits per second connection to California Research and Education Network (CalREN) high speed broadband fiber network to 6/30/2024, III.D. FY2023 Budget Amendment (AAO) approve expenditures budget foal all fund entities to $24,954,247. 

https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees 

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE at 10:30 am 

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606765080 

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 676 5080 

AGENDA: 5.a) a. FY2024 guidelines a. Eligibility related to direct city funding for general operating support grants and festival grants, b. creative spaces grant guidelines. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission 

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: 6. Presentation and Q&A with BOSS regarding planned construction and supportive services at 1367 University, 7. Chair report, 8. Staff update and commissioner discussion on site visits 

9. Berkeley-based crisis stabilization center, 10. Rescheduling April 2023 visit 

111. Discussion impact HPSE has on Council decisions in oversight, allocating funding, and establishing new programs, 12. Workplan, 13. Pathways, 14. Family homelessness. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts 

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82613344954 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 1334 4954 

AGENDA: 9. Discussion Southside Area Zoning Changes, 10. Discussion Local Density Zone 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission 

e-Bike Webinar at 5 – 6 pm 

Register: https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ebike-101/ 

AGENDA: webinar is e-bike right for you? Categories of e-bikes 

https://rideanddriveclean.org/events/ 

Thursday, November 3, 2022 

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 1 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87436310864 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 10877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 874 3631 0864 

AGENDA: 2. Just Transition Healthy Home Electrification Pilot Program Proposal and Eligible Funding Categories, 3. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn - Adopt Ordinance Adding New Chapter 12.01 to BMC establishing Emergency GHG, Process for Updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability 

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033716377 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 840 3371 6377 

AGENDA: go to the agenda list at the end of this post or choose HTML. HTML allows you to look up agenda item details by item instead of scrolling through 904 pages of a pdf 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas 

HOME HARDENING for WILDFIRE: WINDOWS and ROOF at 6:30 pm 

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-hardening-for-wildfire-windows-and-roof-registration-428887262347 

AGENDA: Wildfire on Windows and Roof 

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/home-hardening-wildfire-windows-and-roof 

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 7 pm 

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81983641608 

Teleconference: 1-669-444-6171 Meeting ID: 819 8364 1608 

AGENDA: 5. 2555 College – Demolition referral, 6. 2720 Hillegass – demolition referral, 1581 Alcatraz – Structural alteration permit for Wells Fargo Bank South Berkeley Branch site storeffont alterations. 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission 

WETA (WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY) at 3 pm 

Hybrid  

In-person: Port of San Francisco, Pier 1, San Francisco  

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779 

AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff, a. Real-time transit information update, Clipper, Amendements to Brown Act, b. monthly financials, c. federal legislative update, d. state legislative update, e. monthly ridership, 7. Consent, 8. Redwood City MOU, 9. Authorize revised Sea Change hydrogen-powered vessel demonstration project, 10. Aurora Marine Design, 11. Draft short range transit plan. 

Friday, November 4, 2022 & Saturday, November 5, 2022 & Sunday, November 6, 2022  

No city meetings found, last weekend to get out the vote 

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AGENDA & RULES Meeting at 2:30 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82000935026 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 0093 5026 

Draft Agenda for November 15, 2022 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules 

AGENDA CONSENT:  

1. Minutes for Approval
2. Renew Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2023
3. Formal bid solicitations $11,384,000
4. Contract $125,000 with Station Automation Inc. DBA PSTRrax for Real-Time Paperless checkoff and asset management software – Measure Q fund
5. Amend Contract 32000116 add $200,000 total $2,174,457with Amendment Genasys, Inc for Outdoor Warning System Measure FF funds
6. Contract $90,000 with Harold Dichoso for Temporary consulting with Health Housing and Community Services – bioterrorism grant fund
7. Measure P Contract 31900273 1. Shift unspent Measure P – funded shallow subsidy program to a flexible funding program 2. add $127,380 total $375,667 with WeHOPE to provide mobile shower and laundry
8. New classification Deputy Dity Attorney IV, salary $15936.37 - $19,593.60 effective Nov 15
9. Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 and extend to 6/30/24 with COWI North America Inc (32000261) and Transystems Corporation (32000263) for on-call waterfront engineering, design, environmental permitting and construction administration services
10. Contracts $150,000 with Sharjo, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Recovery Management and $150,000 with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for on-call emergency restoration, mitigation and remediation services, thru 12/31/25
11. Amend Contract 10413B add $5,162,424 total $16,252,375 and extend to 12/31/2024 with LAZ Parking LLC for managing city-owned off-street parking facilities
12. Amend Contract 10340 (ERMA) add $75,000 total $325,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for update rate model
13. Amend Contract 117610-1 add $300,000 total $375,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Columbia Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
14. Sewer and access road easement and installation agreements with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc., and James Robert Higgins and Summary Vacatin of existing sewer easements
15. Peace and Justice Commission – Reinstate Burma (Myanmar) on Berkeley’s Oppressive States List
16. Taplin – Support trip reduction alternative for BUSD School Tennis and Parking Structure Project
17. Harrison – Support removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism List
18. Harrison & Hahn – Adopt ordinance adding chapter 11.62 to BMC to regulate use of carryout and produce bags and promote use of reusable bags.
19. Wengraf - Baby Book Project relinquish $125/councilmember to support Baby Book project
20. Robinson – Refer $1,000,000 to the FY 2023 AAO#1 process to contribute to Southside complete streets project to ensure Bancroft, Dana & Fulton proceed on schedule and prevent loss of $7.3 million in federal funding

21. Sprague – Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments
22. Garland – Implement residential preferential parking (RPP) on 1900 block Vine and 3000 block MLK Jr Way
23. Louis – Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
24. Arreguin – Refer to City Manager (CM): Tenant Habitability Plan Amendments to relocation ordinance
25. Robinson – Refer to CM: Establish an electric bike rebate program and expand low-income e-bike ownership through climate equity action fund

26. CM – Referral Response Amnesty Program for unpermitted dwelling units
27. LPO NOD: 2119 Marin
28. LPO NPO: 1325 Arch
29. LPO NOD: 2081 Center
30. LPO NOD: 2109 Kala Bagal Way.

Thursday, November 3, 2022 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm 

Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033716377 

Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 840 3371 6377 

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas 

send comments to council@cityofberkeley.info 

AGENDA CONSENT: 

1. 2nd reading Ordinance adding BMC Chapter 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
2. 2nd reading Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Amusement Arcades
3. COVID – review and ratify need for continuing emergency
4. Continue to meet via videoconference
5. 2022 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
6. Amend contract 32200039 add $72,000 total $117,000 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative and funding advocacy strategy (lobbying)
7. Amend contract 32100186 add $144,000 total $354,000 with Mildred Howard to increase size of public art commission to 11 ft tall at Adeline and MLK triangular green space
8. Renew Solano BID (business improvement district) for 2023
9. Formal bid solicitations and RFP $75,000
10. Contract $80,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for counseling, education, support
11. Amend contract 32200227 add $60,000 total $220,000 with Fire Aside for Mobile Vegetation Inspection Software
12. Amend contract 32200083 add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Ganey Scientific for project management and consulting for Fire Dept.
13. Purchase Order $1,700,000 with Bauer Compressors Inc. for Self-contained breathing apparatus and related accessories
14. Revenue Contracts FY 2023 Aging services Programs, congregate meals $40,000, home delivered meals $84,000, family caregiver $41,383, Senior center activities $30,000, information and assistance services $100,000
15. Amend contract 32000240 add $410,389 total $1,394,167 with BUSD for Mental Health MHSA-Funded Programs
16. Participation agreement for grant $42,609 with Greater Bay Area Regional Patnership Workforce, Education and Training – CA Mental Health Services Authority
17. Accept donation $175,000 for Berkeley meals on wheels program
18. Contract add $750,000 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for Professional Services, for Fire Dept, Fire Administration, Prevention Wildland Urban Interface, Emergency Medical Services and Training and Information Technology for FY 2023 using GSA purchasing vehicle no. GS-35F-280X
19. Amend contract 32000281 add $165,000 total $892,821 with ConvergeOne for on-site Avaya Administration and Support and extend to 6/30/2024
20. Amend contract 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services
21. Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including amendments to CA Building Standards Code,
22. Re-enactment f the Berkeley Housing Code
23. Revenue Grant Contract $74,449 State of CA Alcoholic Beverage Control
24. Reappointment of Andrea Prichett and Edward Opton to Mental Health Commissions
25. Kesarwani – Referral to CM to conduct an automatic traffic calming review for the area immediately surrounding the project at 1201-1205 San Pablo Avenue
26. Taplin co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn – Refer to budget process $500,000 for local down payment assistance and closing cost assistance revolving loan fund pilot program providing 3rd lien qualifying applicants in a racial equity and reparative justice framework
27. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Refer to CM implementation No Right on Red signs to all intersections with traffic lights
28. Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget referral $150,000 to support recovery and renovations of La Pena Cultural Center,
29. Bartlett, Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Budget referral $50,000 to support completion of affordable housing renovation at 1638 Stuart
30. Harrison – Resolution supporting local implementation of SB 379 for online instant solar permits and apply for grants and automated solar permitting platforms to reduce permit review time for solar and battery storage systems

31. Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
32. Accept annual Surveillance Technology Reports ALPR, GPS trackers, Body Worn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the street level imagery project
33. ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake UP ZP2021-0095 6-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (continued from Oct 11, 2022 council meeting)
34. ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California UP ZP2021-0001 create new lower basement level, new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex,
35. Fair Workweek Ordinance (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
36. Energy Commission (energy commission dissolved and merged into Environment and Climate Commission) recommendation staff pilot projects in EV, EV charging infrastructure, building electrification, referral went to budget committee with no action sent back to council

37. FY 2023 Civic Arts Grants Awards
38. Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
39. Update: HR Response: Audit Directive(s) for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
40. LPO NOD 2065 Kittredge
41. Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
42. Audit Status Report: Unified Vision Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
43. Audit Status Reports: Lease Audit: Conflict Directives Hinder Contract Oversight
44. Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Streets At Risk and Significantly Underfunded
45. Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response
46. Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale

LAND USE CALENDAR: 

Public Hearing to be scheduled 

2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 11/3/2022 

1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022 

2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story, mixed use building) TBD 

Remanded to ZAB or LPC 

1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage 

Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period 

Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf 

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website. 

Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored. 

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS: 

African American Holistic Resource Center November 15 at 4 pm 

Unscheduled Presentations 

Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 

Fire Facilities Study Report 

Civic Center Vision Project (March 2023) 

Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 

Kelly Hammargren’s take on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. (Your email is not shared). If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings