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\"Respect<\/a>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.<\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com\/whats-ahead.html<\/a><\/div>\n
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Indivisible Berkeley has upgraded their website with a take action page with a list of actions you can do from home,\u00a0https:\/\/www.indivisibleberkeley.org\/actions<\/a><\/div>\n
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September 25<\/span><\/span>\u00a0is last day to comment on the DEIR (Draft Environmental Impact Report) for\u00a02190 Shattuck Avenue<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the 18 story, 194 ft mixed use building at Shattuck Ave and Allston. Building right in the view from Campanile Way.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Police Accountability reform item<\/a> from last week’s city council meeting was sent to the Agenda Committee for future scheduling (it wasn\u2019t voted down). Those of you interested should come to the Agenda Committee on Monday morning and ask that it be calendared ASAP.<\/div>\n
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Sunday, September 17, 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Indivisible East Bay All Member Meeting<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a02\u00a0\u2013 4\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0125 14th Street, Oakland<\/a>\u00a0(between Madison and Oak) Oakland Public Library in the Auditorium<\/div>\n
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The Cap and Trade Scam<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a06:30 pm \u2013 9:30 pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0155 Grand Ave, Oakland<\/a>, National Nurses United, co-sponsored by Sunflower Alliance and 350 Bay Area.<\/div>\n
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Monday, September 18, 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Agenda Committee<\/a>, <\/strong>11:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm (special time this meeting only), 2180 Milvia<\/a>, 6th Floor, Planning for Oct 3 City Council Meeting, taxis and porta potties<\/div>\n
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Tax the Rich rally,<\/strong>\u00a05\u00a0\u2013 6\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>, top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater,<\/div>\n
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Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a07\u00a0\u2013 11pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a02134 MLK Jr. Way<\/a>, City Council Chambers<\/div>\n
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Commission on the Status of Women<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Paid Leave Subcommittee,\u00a07\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a02000 University Ave, Au<\/a>\u00a0Coquelet<\/div>\n
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Animal Care Commission<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a07 \u2013 9\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a01 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley<\/a>\u00a0Animal Shelter, agenda includes maximum number of dogs that can be walked at one time, budget and financials<\/div>\n
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Civic Arts Commission-Education Subcommittee<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a06:30 \u2013 8\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a02142 Center Street<\/a>, Guacamole 61<\/div>\n
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Commission on Aging<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a01\u00a0\u20133\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a01901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley<\/a>\u00a0Senior Center agenda includes Senior Housing Development by the Pacific School of Religion \u2013 George Porter<\/div>\n
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Commission on Labor<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a07\u00a0\u2013 9\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a01901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley<\/a>\u00a0Senior Center, agenda includes presentation on single payer by CA Nurses<\/div>\n
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Human Welfare & Community Action Commission<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a07\u00a0\u2013 9\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a02939 Ellis St, South Berkeley<\/a>\u00a0Senior Center, agenda includes block grant standards, strategic planning training, closure Alta Bates, Homeless Policy, anti-displacement,<\/div>\n
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Planning Commission<\/strong>, cancelled<\/div>\n
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Police Review Commission \u2013 Board of Inquiry Hearing<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 closed session, ,\u00a05:30 pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a02939 Ellis St, South Berkeley<\/a>\u00a0Senior Center,<\/div>\n
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Thursday, September 21, 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Berkeley Rent Board\u00a0\u2013 Habitable and Sustainable Housing Subcommittee,<\/a><\/strong>\u00a05:30 pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a02001 Center Street<\/a>, Law Library, 2nd Floor<\/div>\n
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Fair Campaign Practices Commission<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a07 pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a01901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley<\/a>\u00a0Senior Center, agenda includes BERA violations and possible actions related to Nate Wollman, Judy Hunt, Ben Bartlett<\/div>\n
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Open Government Commission<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a08\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a01901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley<\/a>Senior Center, agenda includes report from lobbyist and revolving door subcommittee and possible action<\/div>\n
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Design Review Committee<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a07\u00a0\u2013 11:30 pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a01901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley<\/a>Senior Center
\n\u00b7 2100 San Pablo Ave<\/a>: F\/U to ZAB preview, 4-story mixed use, 92 dwelling units, advisory comments
\n\u00b7 1717 University Ave<\/a>: 5-story mixed use, 28 dwelling units, 4 BMR, recommendations
\n\u00b7 739 Channing Way<\/a>: 2 new detached 3-story buildings with 10 dwellings, 4-live\/work, 1-office, recommendations
\n\u00b7 2609 Shattuck Ave<\/a>: renovate existing building \u2013 create restaurant, bar and outside seating
\n\u00b7 2112-2116 Channing Way<\/a>: retain a previously entitled bed and breakfast and add 19 dwelling units, recommendations<\/div>\n
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Transportation Commission<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a07\u00a0\u2013 10\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a01901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley<\/a>Senior Center<\/div>\n
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Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a07\u00a0\u2013 9\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a02939 Ellis St, South Berkeley<\/a>\u00a0Senior Center<\/div>\n
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Friday, September 22, 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Movies in the Park \u2013 Lego Batman<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a04 \u2013 7\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a02730 Hillegass Ave<\/a>\u00a0@ Russell, Willard Park<\/div>\n
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Saturday, September 23, 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
California Renter Power – CA Renter Power Statewide Assembly 2017<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Sep 23 at 8 am<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0Sep 24 at 5 pm<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0Alameda High School,\u00a02201 Encinal Ave, Alameda<\/a>. Statewide assembly of renters and tenant’s rights organizers fighting for housing justice. Free admission.<\/div>\n
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“Breaking The Silence” Town Hall on Girls & Women of Color 2017<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a011am-5pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0Impact Hub Oakland –\u00a02323 Broadway, Oakland<\/a>. sliding Scale from free to $2<\/div>\n

\nNo Hate in the Bay: March Against White Supremacy<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>12-6 pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0<\/strong>63rd St. & Adeline. (The day<\/div>\n
before Free Speech Week\u00a0at UCB), “Come together on a day of our choosing and show unity and solidarity in the struggles against all forms of oppression.”<\/div>\n
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We Are The Majority! We Must Defend Ourselves!<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>7-9 pm, South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Far 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 \u201cNO\u201d to their messages of bigotry. Join us for a presentation and discussion.\u00a0\u00a0Hosted by\u00a0Revolutionary Workers Group<\/a><\/div>\n
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Sunday, September 24, 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
California Renter Power – CA Renter Power Statewide Assembly 2017<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Sep 23 at 8 am<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0Sep 24 at 5 pm<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0Alameda High School,\u00a02201 Encinal Ave, Alameda<\/a>. Statewide assembly of renters and tenant’s rights organizers fighting for housing justice. Free admission.<\/div>\n
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Sunflower Alliance Meeting<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a01\u00a0\u2013 3\u00a0pm<\/span><\/span>, Bobby Bowens Progressive Center – 2540 Macdonald, Richmond<\/div>\n
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Indivisible Berkeley General Assembly,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>7\u00a0\u2013 9:00 pm<\/span><\/span>,\u00a01970 Chestnut St<\/a>, Finnish Hall<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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