THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST’S CALENDAR, November 19-26
Worth Noting:
There are only four (November 21, 28, December 5, 12) more scheduled City Council meetings before Winter Recess – December 13, 2023 – January 15, 2024
The City Thanksgiving Holiday includes both Thanksgiving Day and Friday. There are no City meetings after City Council finishes the special rescheduled meeting on Tuesday morning.
Sunday: At 7:30 am is the Berkeley Half Marathon, check for street closures Monday: At 2 pm the Civic Arts Grants subcommittee meets online. At 2:30 the Agenda Committee meets in the Hybrid format. At 4:30 pm City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format. At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person. Tuesday: At 9 AM the City Council holds a special meeting in the hybrid format taking up the agenda from the November 14, 2023. The November 14 meeting quit abruptly in response to a demonstration in the BUSD Boardroom. The November 28 City Council meeting agenda is posted and available for comment.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, November 19, 2023
BERKELEY HALF MARATHON at 7:30 am
Check for street closures (some start at 3 pm November 18) and bus route changes
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/berkeley-half-marathon-nov-19-street-closures-bus-route-info
Monday, November 20, 2023
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618450732
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 845 0732
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve City Council 12/5/2023 — draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum and Remote Public Comments, 9. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Amend BMC 3.78 to expand eligibility requirements for Representatives of The Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 10. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on use of Berkeley Considers
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606038125
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 603 8125
AGENDA: 1.a. Performance Evaluation of the City Attorney
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-november-20-2023
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611050243
AGENDA: No agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: At 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Fair Workweek Ordinance Implementation updates, 3. Community Agency RFP FY 2025-2028 application review
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 9 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618247322
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 824 7322
AGENDA: The November 14, 2023 City Council meeting ended abruptly at 8:48 pm with a motion to reschedule the meeting to November 21, 2023. Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. There are no consent or action agenda item changes from the agenda published for the November 14, 2023 meeting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – no city meetings or events found
60th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John. F. Kennedy
Thursday, November 23, 2023 – THANKSGIVING
Friday, November 24, 2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Saturday, November 25, 2023 – no city meetings or events found
Sunday, November 26, 2023 – no city meetings or events found
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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA City Council December 5, 2023 Regular Meeting
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618450732
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 845 0732
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA on CONSENT:
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $600,000 Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract No. 32000060 with Toshiba for Multi-function Devices through 2025 Sprague, Fire – Piggyback on Contract No. 10089896-22-W for $272,029 through 12/18/2023 – 9/30/2028 with Intterra for Operations, Pre-Planning, Reporting and Analytics with option to extend for 5 additional years at additional cost not to exceed $300,000 Fong, IT – Amend Contract 32000281 add $825,811 total $1,718,633 with ConvergeOne for Avaya Telephone System Administration Maintenance and Support 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2025 Fong, IT – Amend Contract No, 32000008 (1102) add $115,300 total $322,946 with Granicus, Inc for live video streaming services, for on-demand archival video, podcasting, and web page subscription services 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2025 Ferris, Parks – Grant Contract accept $750,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the MLK Youth Services Center Seismic Upgrade Project Ferris, Parks – Accept cash donation of $5,000 from Friends of the Berkeley Rose Garden to purchase roses and maintenance yard fence screening for Berkeley Rose Garden Arreguin – 13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Harrison – Budget Referral $273,342 to the November 2023 AAO #1 to Pre-fund the Resiliant (Green) Buildings Program Manager on Permanent Basis Harrison – Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protesters AGENDA on ACTION: Arredondo, CM Office – Reimagining Public Safety Status Report Taplin – Renaming Berkeley Municipal Pier as Nancy Skinner Municipal Pier
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AGENDA for November 21, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 9 am
The November 14, 2023 City Council meeting ended abruptly with a motion to reschedule the meeting to November 21, 2023
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618247322
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 824 7322
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
Amend Contract No. 090741-1 add $370,000 total $750,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Foster and Foster Actuaries and Consultants (formerly Bartel Associates, LLC) for Actuarial Consulting Services Hollander, Economic Development – Expansion of the Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for calendar year 2025 Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations $2,453,813 includes $200,000 for Children’s Story Time Renovation, $816,813 for Parker-Addison Mobility and safety Improvements Project, $400,000 for Berkeley Emergency Communication Center Dispatch Modernization, $325,000 for Food for Summer Lunch Program, $80,000 for Hardscape Repair and Preplacement (Marina), $632,000 for Land Use Planning Consultant Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 31900284 add $290,000 total $6,549,173 with Dorothy Day House to fund inclement Weather Shelter Program Garland, Public Works – Contract $125,000 with Mercury Associates, Inc for Fleet Replacement/Maintenance Study and Consulting Services 12/1/2023 – 12/30/2026 Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $335,000 Western Truck Parts and Equipment for One Roll Off Truck Garland, Public Works – Amend multi-year Purchase Order add $400,000 total $11,894,000 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment for City vehicles and emergency equipment (including generators) increasing the combined amount thru 2/28/2024 Council Consent Items: Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison – Budget referral $7,000 Berkeley Junior Jackets Facilities Expenses Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin – Resolution authorizing City of Berkeley to enter into MOU with Alameda and Contra Costa Counties to form a Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Group (WPCG) to improve regionwide collaboration to reduce wildfire risk AGENDA on ACTION: Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal Elmwood BID for calendar year 2024 Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal Solano BID for calendar year 2024 Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amend BMC Chapter 2.12 Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to ensure cost of living adjustments and committee reporting thresholds Klein, Planning and Development – Amendments to BMC Title 23, the Zoning Map, General Plan Land Use Diagram, and the General Plan relating to the Southside Zoning Implementation Program of the 2023-2031 Housing element Update to increase residential development in the Southside Plan area INFORMATION REPORTS: Warhuus, HHCS – Measure O Bond Impacts on Affordable Housing Development in Berkeley Klein – LPO NOD: 60 Panoramic Way #LMIN2023-001 Klein – LPO NOD: 803 Delaware, LMSAP2023-0002 Klein – LPO NOD: 1960 San Antonio/645 Arlington LMSAP2022-0005 Klein – LPO NOD: 2113-2115 Kittredge LMSAP2022-0011 Planning Commission Fiscal Year 2023-24 Work Plan
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AGENDA for November 28, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619253897
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 925 3897
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
2023 Conflict of Interest Code Update 2023 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Report Environment and Climate Commission – Appointment of New Youth Members Radu, City Manager – Amend Contract R9704 with City of Albany, Albany will pay Berkeley $291,019 total $945,512 for Animal Services FY 2024 – FY2026 Radu – Contract $60,750 with Echo Cartagena DVM to provide on-site veterinary services January 2024 – June 2024 Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $6,880,000, $880,000 for Sacramento Street Pedestrian Safety Project Oregon to Fairview, $6,000,000 Berkeley Marin a Dredging Project using State Coastal Conservancy Grant Fund Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $673,179 to provide public health nursing services 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026 Warhuus, HHCS – Lease of 830 University to Berkeley Free Clinic Louis, Police – Amend Contract 32300062 add $50,000 total $200,000 with Moreland Investigations for background checks, 11/3/2022 – 11/2/2027 Louis, Police – Amend Contract 32200152 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Cindy K. Hull & Associates Forensic Consulting Services, LLC Council Consent Items: Arreguin – Appoint Tracy Matthews to the Berkeley Housing Authority for 2-year term Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Civic Arts Referral for Memorial Wall to Councilmember Dona Spring and budget referral $162,000 Arreguin – Accept grant funding $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation and amend Contract 32200161 with Creative Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative total contract $200,000 Taplin – Designating Open Space Adjacent to the Ninth Street Greenway between Heinz and Berkeley-Emeryville border as a Linear City Park pursuant to BMC 6.42 Bartlett – Expenditure of Funds – Healthy Black Families 10th Anniversary Harrison – Refer to City Manager to Enhance the City’s Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management Enforcement and Regulations and Refer to AAO#1 Budget Process $250,000 for Social Cost of Carbon Nexus Fee Study for Berkeley Origin Construction and Demolition Debris AGENDA: on ACTION: LaTanya Bellow, Public Works – Street Rehabilitation Five Year Plan for 2024 – 2028 INFORMATION REPORTS: Warhuus, HHCS – Healthy Checkout Ordinance Update
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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2924 Russell 2/27/2024 1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024 3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS: December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5) January 23, 2024 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative – rescheduled from November 2, 2023) February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading: .
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