Act Locally, Week of Sept 17 to 24
This listing of weekly city commissions, council meetings and community events is created by Kelly Hammargren at Sustainable Berkeley Coalition. You may click on the highlighted link to reach the agenda for the meeting. to get Google directions, click on the address link. This meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.Notes:
Indivisible Berkeley has upgraded their website with a take action page with a list of actions you can do from home, https://www.
September 25 is last day to comment on the DEIR (Draft Environmental Impact Report) for 2190 Shattuck Avenue – the 18 story, 194 ft mixed use building at Shattuck Ave and Allston. Building right in the view from Campanile Way.
The Police Accountability reform item from last week’s city council meeting was sent to the Agenda Committee for future scheduling (it wasn’t voted down). Those of you interested should come to the Agenda Committee on Monday morning and ask that it be calendared ASAP.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Indivisible East Bay All Member Meeting, 2 – 4 pm, 125 14th Street, Oakland (between Madison and Oak) Oakland Public Library in the Auditorium
The Cap and Trade Scam, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 155 Grand Ave, Oakland, National Nurses United, co-sponsored by Sunflower Alliance and 350 Bay Area.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Agenda Committee, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (special time this meeting only), 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Planning for Oct 3 City Council Meeting, taxis and porta potties
Tax the Rich rally, 5 – 6 pm, top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater,
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Commission on the Status of Women – Paid Leave Subcommittee, 7 pm, 2000 University Ave, Au Coquelet
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Animal Care Commission, 7 – 9 pm, 1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley Animal Shelter, agenda includes maximum number of dogs that can be walked at one time, budget and financials
Commission on Aging, 1 –3 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center agenda includes Senior Housing Development by the Pacific School of Religion – George Porter
Commission on Labor, 7 – 9 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, agenda includes presentation on single payer by CA Nurses
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, 7 – 9 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, agenda includes block grant standards, strategic planning training, closure Alta Bates, Homeless Policy, anti-displacement,
Planning Commission, cancelled
Police Review Commission – Board of Inquiry Hearing – closed session, , 5:30 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center,
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Berkeley Rent Board – Habitable and Sustainable Housing Subcommittee, 5:30 pm, 2001 Center Street, Law Library, 2nd Floor
Fair Campaign Practices Commission, 7 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, agenda includes BERA violations and possible actions related to Nate Wollman, Judy Hunt, Ben Bartlett
Open Government Commission, 8 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North BerkeleySenior Center, agenda includes report from lobbyist and revolving door subcommittee and possible action
Design Review Committee, 7 – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North BerkeleySenior Center
· 2100 San Pablo Ave: F/U to ZAB preview, 4-story mixed use, 92 dwelling units, advisory comments
· 1717 University Ave: 5-story mixed use, 28 dwelling units, 4 BMR, recommendations
· 739 Channing Way: 2 new detached 3-story buildings with 10 dwellings, 4-live/work, 1-office, recommendations
· 2609 Shattuck Ave: renovate existing building – create restaurant, bar and outside seating
· 2112-2116 Channing Way: retain a previously entitled bed and breakfast and add 19 dwelling units, recommendations
· 2100 San Pablo Ave: F/U to ZAB preview, 4-story mixed use, 92 dwelling units, advisory comments
· 1717 University Ave: 5-story mixed use, 28 dwelling units, 4 BMR, recommendations
· 739 Channing Way: 2 new detached 3-story buildings with 10 dwellings, 4-live/work, 1-office, recommendations
· 2609 Shattuck Ave: renovate existing building – create restaurant, bar and outside seating
· 2112-2116 Channing Way: retain a previously entitled bed and breakfast and add 19 dwelling units, recommendations
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 7 – 9 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center
Friday, September 22, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
California Renter Power – CA Renter Power Statewide Assembly 2017: Sep 23 at 8 am to Sep 24 at 5 pm. Alameda High School, 2201 Encinal Ave, Alameda. Statewide assembly of renters and tenant’s rights organizers fighting for housing justice. Free admission.
“Breaking The Silence” Town Hall on Girls & Women of Color 2017. 11am-5pm, Impact Hub Oakland – 2323 Broadway, Oakland. sliding Scale from free to $2
No Hate in the Bay: March Against White Supremacy, 12-6 pm, 63rd St. & Adeline. (The day
before Free Speech Week at UCB), “Come together on a day of our choosing and show unity and solidarity in the struggles against all forms of oppression.”
We Are The Majority! We Must Defend Ourselves! 7-9 pm, South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St. Far right fascist groups have been growing amidst an increase in attacks on Muslims, mosques and immigrants. We can stop these fascists by organizing in the tens of thousands to say “NO” to their messages of bigotry. Join us for a presentation and discussion. Hosted by Revolutionary Workers Group
Sunday, September 24, 2017
California Renter Power – CA Renter Power Statewide Assembly 2017: Sep 23 at 8 am to Sep 24 at 5 pm. Alameda High School, 2201 Encinal Ave, Alameda. Statewide assembly of renters and tenant’s rights organizers fighting for housing justice. Free admission.
Sunflower Alliance Meeting, 1 – 3 pm, Bobby Bowens Progressive Center – 2540 Macdonald, Richmond
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