Arts & Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR,March 10-17
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is scheduled from March 27 through May 6, 2024. The two special elections are April 16 to fill the vacant District 7 Council seat and May 28 to fill the vacant District 4 Council seat.
This calendar is lengthy as it includes 3 City Council agendas: (1) the draft agenda for the March 26 City Council Meeting, (2) the Agenda for the March 12 City Council meeting, and (3) the Agenda for the March 19 City Council meeting.
- Sunday, March 10, 2024: Daylight Savings Begins – Spring forward
- Monday, March 11, 2024:
- From 10 am – 12:30 pm Fatherhood Initiative Kick-off event.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person
- Tuesday, March 12, 2024:
- At 11 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format and receives the Berkeley Police Department annual crime report.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format for the regular meeting. All agenda items on consent.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024:
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
- Thursday, March 14, 2024: At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format.
- Friday, March 15, 2024:
- From 9 am – 12 pm the CEMTF presents an online webinar on Climate & the Prison Industrial Complex.
- At 7:30 pm is the Live Oaks Comedy Show. Parents Night Out accompanies the show for children ages 5 – 13,
- Saturday, March 16, 2024:
- From 9 – 11 am is the Shoreline Cleanup.
- From 11 am – 12 pm is a Tsunami Readiness Workshop
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, March 10, 2024 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS begins, spring forward
Monday, March 11, 2024
FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE KICK-OFF EVENT from 10 am – 12:30 pm
In-Person: at 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Wellness Center
Use Link for event details and to Register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/fatherhood-initiative-kick-event
YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 9. Action plan for a letter of recommendation using the survey, 10. Discussion Review Letter of Support for Measure Y1, of allowing 16-year olds to vote for BUSD School board elections, 11. Action on Letter of support for Measure Y1 allowing 16-year olds to vote for BUSD School board elections, 12. 2024 Elections for Sergeant at Arms.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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/1609957015
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 995 7015
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/26/2024 -- 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 Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. a. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Harrison author, co-sponsor Bartlett – Amends BMC 3.78 to Expand Eligibility Requirements for Representatives of the Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 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 the Continued Use of the Berkeley Online Engagement Portal COUNCIL REFERRALS and unfinished business for scheduling – none. (agenda packet 384 pages, on pages 8 – 11 is the Agenda Committee response to the Open Government Commission’s recommendations on Public Comment, on pages 115 – 123 is a summary of Local City Rules of Order to prevent disruptions at their Council Meetings
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CITY COUNCIL Worksession at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602817302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 281 7302
AGENDA: One item 1. 2023 Berkeley Police Annual Report, use link to read 47 page report
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-march-12-2024
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/1602817302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 281 7302
AGENDA: Use HTML to view a singular agenda item or two, use PDF to view the entire agenda packet or view agenda at the bottom of this email.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT at 11 am
In-Person: 1849 Solano, Solano Oriental Rug Gallery
AGENDA: 5. Report from the Secretary, City Council approved Zoning Amendments for Small Businesses, Economic Dashboard, 6. Financial Update, 7. Solano Avenue Association.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Presentation Daylighting State Parking Regulations and effects on the community by Hamid Mostowfi, Public Works, 9. Presentation Berkeley Rides for Seniors and Disabled by Mary Triston Aging Services, 10. Log of complaints, email and voicemail to commission, 12. Meeting Calendar, 13. Email from Ken Jung on Ohlone Greenway, 14. Curb Management from Environment and Climate Commission, 16. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability
POLICE CCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
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. Training: Assessing and Monitoring the Performance and Compliance of Police Departments (1 hour) a. Presentation on the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), b. Presentation on the NYU School of Law’s Policing Project’s Sound, Accountable, Just and Effective (SAJR) Policing Assessment for Police Departments, 6. OPDA Staff Report, 7. PAB Reports, 8. BPD Chief Report, 9. Subcommittee, 10. New Business, recap of Strategic Planning Session Recap, b. Follow-up of BPD MOU with other agencies, 11. Public Comment, Closed session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Francis Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 9. Director’s Report on Parks, Waterfront, Capital, Budget, 10. Presentation on Upcoming Waterfront Parking Study, 11. Discussion/Action on new developments adjacent (2136 San Pablo) to public parks/open space, 12. Proposed updates to Berth Fee Waiver Resolution, 13. FY 2025-2026 PRW Capital Projects submittals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Update on the Arts and Housing Subcommittee, 7. Update and Possible Action on Annual Action Plan for Federal Program Year 2024 (FY 2025), 8. Update and possible Action on CDBG (Block Grants) Subcommittee Funding Recommendations, 9. Update and possible action on Subcommittee appointments to Housing Trust Fund, Public Facilities Improvements, Arts and Housing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission
HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 6. Discussion of the FY 2025 – 2028 Community Agency Funding Process
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts
Thursday, March 14, 2024
ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88978857194
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 889 7885 7194
AGENDA: All projects listed as on consent
2. 1328 Sixth Street – UP #ZP2023-0137 modify UP#A2333/MOD and UP#A9990 - add 315 sq ft to outdoor dining with alcoholic beverage service at an existing full service restaurant
3. 2945 College - UP #ZP2023-0152 – establish a wine bar with on-site wine service, retail sales of wine and books and incidental food service
4. 2833 Seventh Street – UP #ZP2023-0123 – convert a 1, 024 sq ft 2-story commercial unit to a residential dwelling unit, for a total of 5 dwelling units on a mixed-use lot
Action: DRC Subcommittee Report elections
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board
Friday, March 15, 2024 – Reduced Service Day
LIVE OAKS LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW from 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Location: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
Doors open at 7:30 pm Show Starts at 8 pm
Pre-registration highly recommended, cost $20/person
Comedians: Terry Dorsey, Jeff Applebaum, Rudy Ortiz
Parents Night Out: Drop-off 6:30 – 9 pm, pick-up by 10 pm for children ages 5 – 13, $20/child pre-registration required
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-oak-laughs-comedy-show
CLIMATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TASK FORCE
VIRTUAL SUMMIT SERIES from 9 am – 12 pm
RSVP for ZOOM link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-the-prison-industrial-complex-registration-656311644797
AGENDA: Climate & the Prison Industrial Complex, Online event is free, donations appreciated
https://www.cemtf.org/site/events
Saturday, March 16, 2024
3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 – 11 am
Location: at 160 University, Shoreline Park Nature Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-4
TSUNAMI READINESS WORKSHOP from 11 am – 12 pm
Location: at 200 Marina Blvd, Double Tree Hotel, California Room
AGENDA: Preparation for and mitigation of Tsunami risk, Preview of tsunami section of draft 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/tsunami-readiness-workshop
Sunday, March 17, 2024 – no City meetings or events found
++++++++++++++++++++++++ COUNCIL AGENDAS ++++++++++++++++++
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
DRAFT AGENDA for March 26, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609957015
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 995 7015
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
URGENT ITEM NOT AGGENDIZED
Wengraf & Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $150,000 for traffic control measures surrounding Cragmont Elementary School
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes for approval
- Radu, CM office – Amend Contract 32200202 add up to $975,756 total $4,872,158 with Shree Jalasai Lodging, LP for 1461 University for purpose of extending the interim noncongregate shelter program on a month to month basis for no longer than 6 months
- Radu, CM office –Contract Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at the Rodeway Inn
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 31900162 with Pride Industries for Janitorial Services through 6/30/2025
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000060 with Toshiba for Multi-function Devices thru 9/15/2025
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32400009 add $50,000 with Stella Courier for Satellite Mall Services/Mail Room coverage
- Sprague, Fire – Contract $275,000 over 2-year period with Marina Landscape for Wildfire Safe Model Garden Construction at Firehouse #4
- Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract 32400033 add $50,000 total $200,000 and extend 1/15/2025 with Strategic Economics for Affordable Housing Requirements Economic Feasibility Analysis
- Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract 31900225 add $15,300 total $2,873,947 with Lifelong Medical Care to fund No Place Like Home (NPLH) supportive services at Maudelle Miller Shirek
- Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with The Labor Compliance Managers for Labor Standards Enforcement Services.
- Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $30,000 with Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer services when the City Health Officer is out of the office (backup) from 5/1/2024 – 5/1/2025
- Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 32400015 add $303,000 total $350,000 with California Consulting for on-call grant writing services
- Murray, Public Works – FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments initiating proceedings
- Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order Extensions for equipment, parts and services through 1/30/2025: 1. PO with Golden State Emergency for Fire vehicles repairs add $500,000 total $800,437.50, 2. PO with Pape Machinery add $375,000 total $666,697.50, 3. PO with City Auto Supply add $250 total $432,447.50, 4. PO Fleetwash, Inc. add $200,000 toal $372,615, 5. PO with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C, add $225,000 total $351,730, 6. PO with Arata Equipment Co add $210,000 total $320,180, 7. PO with TEC of California add $200,000 total $305,000, 8. PO with Future ford of Concord add $205,000 total $300,000, 9. PO with Acme Rigging & Supply Company, In. add $200,000 total $285,995, 10. PO with Western Truck $260,000, 11. PO with Southern Counties Lubricants LLC add $175,000 total $238,500, 12. PO with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co add $150,000 total $200,000, 13. PO with California Covers add $60,000 total $110,881.01, 14. PO with berry Brothers add $15,000 total $50,000
- Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Use Measure FF to Support Understory Mitigation for one-time eucalyptus understory cleanups on select participating private properties
- Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – Confirm Cheryl Atkinson District 1 as an elected representative of the poor
- Community Health Commission – Response to Council referral Long Term Care Facility Oversight (1) refer to CM and budget process the establishment of an enhanced Ombudsperson program for oversight of SNF and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and (2) early implementation of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal for minimum staffing levels ahead of the 3-year period proposed by CMS
- Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin, Humbert – Budget referral $200,000 for study and implementation of traffic control measures on upper Marin to address urgent safety needs for pedestrians
- Wengraf – Proclamation for Holocaust Remembrance Day,
- Wengraf – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for 2024 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program not to exceed $500 per member
- Klein, Planning – Zoning Amendments
- a. Ernst, HHCS - Dissolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission and the Peace and Justice Commission and the establishment of the Human Welfare, Peace and Justice Commission, b. Ernst, HHCS - Reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (NO DESCRIPTION IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKET)
- Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Update
- Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Two consecutive meetings canceled for lack of quorum
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602817302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 281 7302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Zoning Amendments
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations total $3,676,000, Civic Center Park Upper Plaza Improvements $1,676,000, Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention $2,000,000
- Davidson, HHCS – Grant Application Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Infrastructure in connection with the proposed North Berkeley BART (NBB) BRIDGE Phase 1 Project. 1. Grant Application for award amount of up to $50 million, 2. Authorize CM to accept grant if awarded up to $5.8 million for transportation improvements
- Davidson, HHCS – Application for Prohousing Incentive Program Funds $1,250,000
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract #8392 with Innovative Clam Solutions authorizing third-party administration of Worker’s Compensation claims through 6/30/2026 TOTAL CONTRACT $9,202,243
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract No. 32400083 with WBCP, Inc Recruitment Agency total $350,000 (does not include original contract amount or dates) 10/2/2023 – 6/30/2026
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Adjustments: Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor adjust three steps $62.8856 per hour to $66.6047 per hour effective 3/12/2024
- Kouyoumdjian, HR – Align Training and Certification Differentials for Deputy Police Chief and Police Chief with Differentials for Berkeley Police Association Members
- Ferris, Parks - Grant Application $50,000: Firehouse Subs Foundation for Polaris all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for Berkeley Echo Lake Camp
- Murray, Public Works – Lease Agreement: 5 year lease retroactively on May 1, 2023 Dorothy Day House d.b.a. Dorothy’s Closet to use and occupy 2425 a Channing inside the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
- Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – Filling Vacancies Among the Elected Representative of the Poor confirming Catherine Huchting (District 3) and Maria Sol (District 1)
- Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf, Taplin, Humbert – Budget Referral FY 2024 – 2025 $160,000 to renovate existing bathroom at James Kenney Community Center to be ADA compliant and permanently accessible to the general public
- Taplin , co-sponsor Hahn– Vision 2050 Community Engagement Expansion to authorize the City Manager to expand the scope of the Vision 2050 Complete Streets Parcel Tax Community Engagement and Program Plan in the FY 2024 Budget to consider addition revenue sources (1) potential ballot referenda for an increase to Berkeley’s Parks Tax and/or (2) renewing the Measure P Real Property Transfer Tax beyond 2028 – moved to consent – (city attorney office wants additional time to review send to author to modify review for attorney)
- Hahn – Creating SHARE BERKELEY – A Berkeley Public Library Share Hub for Access, Resilience, and Equity, (vast expansion of tool lending library into wide variety of lending options) – moved to consent Library Director supports item
- Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn – Opposition to AT&T Applications: Relief of “Carrier of Last Resort” letter to CPUC expressing opposition to AT&T proposal to discontinue being the default landline phone provider and to reject AT&T’s application to end traditional landline service in all areas until reliable broadband cellular coverage is available
INFORMATION ITEMS:
- Cardwell, City Manager’s Office – Staff Shortages: City Services Constrained by Staff Retention challenges and Delayed Hiring Audit Status Report
- Sent to FITES then to Budget - Environment and Climate Commission – Develop Curb Management Plan (the Environment and Climate Commission passed a referral to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission to develop a street parking plan that would include handicapped parking and did NOT include in the motion to include the Commission on Disability in evaluating handicapped parking needs – though it is listed in the document to council. The referral from one commission to another needs to be approved by council)
- Scheduled for May 7 to be reviewed by the City Attorney in the interim at the request of the City Attorney - Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Humbert - Relationship Nondiscrimination Ordinance amending BMC to include non-discrimination protections based on family and relationship structure. – issues raised by Hahn to city attorney number of people who can live in an apartment, what does the right imply, suggested to go to policy committee health life and have city attorney to full evaluation,
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618484137
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 848 4137
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR:
AC Transit Presentation
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $120,000 payroll audit
- Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32200150 add $45,000 total $150,000 with Range Maintenance Services LLC for Indoor range cleaning services and extend from 1/8/2024 to 12/1/2028
- Murray, Public Works - Amend Contract No. 108090-1 add $3,865,300 total $12,790,172 with IPS Group, Inc. for Parking Management System, Parking Meter Maintenance and Conversion to Pay-by-Plate Pay Stations, and extend from 6/30/2024 – 6/30/2026
- Murray, Public Works - Amend Contract No.115731-1 add $919,815 total $2,915,355 with SKIDATA, Inc (formerly Sentry Control Systems) for extending parking access and revenue control maintenance services and warranties for equipment nearing the end of its useful life in the City’s three parking garages (Oxford, Center and Telegraph Channing) and extend by 2 years to 6/30/2026
- Murray, Public Works – Grant Application up to $6,000,000 GRO-23-606 to California Energy Commission (CEC) for Charging Infrastructure for Government Fleets. If approved requires 30% match and all work to be completed by 6/30/2028
- REMOVED BY CITY MANAGER – COMING BACK ON MARCH 26 AGENDA
- Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order $665,000 with Owen Equipment Safes for one combination storm sewer cleaner, Contract #101221-VTR
- Arreguin – Appoint Councilmember Wengraf to represent City of Berkeley to East Bbay Hills Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Group, Councilmember Humbert as the Alternate revision added.
- Murray, Public Works – Adoption of a Master License Agreement Template for the Non-Exclusive Installation of Small Cell Telecommunications Facilities on City Owned and Maintained Streetlight Poles in the Public Right-of-Way
- Radu, CM Office - Audit Status Report Response: Code Enforcements Resources Significantly Restrained and Improvements needed in Case Management and Oversight
- Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2144 Shattuck
- Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2274 Shattuck
- Murray, Public Works – Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Street At Risk and Significantly Underfunded (packet272 pages)
- Withdrawn by Arreguin – Sole Source Contract Waiver for Creation of Equitable Black Berkeley Surviving Entity, Adopt resolution that supports efforts to implement the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative by: 1. Approving sole source procurement on the basis of BDO US, P.C. being the only viable vendor, 2. Approving the contract with BDO US, P.C. $600,000, 3. Accepting grant funding up to $660,000 to cover the cost plus 10% administrative fee paid to the City of Berkeley for administering the contract
- REMOVED BY CITY MANAGER – COMING BACK ON MARCH 26 AGENDA - Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order Extension Authorizations for Critical Vendors of Equipment Parts and Services for Multiple Departments total $4,135,803.51, 1. Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire vehicle repairs $800.437.50, 2. Pape Machinery, Inc. for heavy equipment parts and repairs $666,667.50. 3. City Auto Supply for vehicle parts $432,447.50, 4. Fleetwash, Inc for vehicle washing $372,615, 5. Coast Counties Truck & Equipment, Co. for heavy equipment parts $351,730, 6. Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste vehicle parts $305,000, 7. TEC of California, Inc, for vehicle parts and accessories $305,000, 8. Future Ford of Concord for auto/truck parts and service $300,000,9. Acme Rigging & Supply Company, Inc. for wheel loader and heavy equipment $285,995, 10. Western Truck Center $260,000, 11. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co. for Zero Waste Truck parts $200,000, 12. California Covers for upholstery services $110,881.01, 13. Berry Brothers for towing services $50,000
LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
- March 12 at 4 pm - BPD Annual Report
- March 19 (ceremonial tentative) AC Transit: Update on the Durant Quick Build Project
- May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
- October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
- Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
- Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)
- Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
- May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
- June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20
Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week is posted on the What Happened page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/what-happened.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
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