Berkeley public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
RSB Regular Meeting December 15 2022
The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will elect a new chair and vice-chair, administer oaths to new commissioners, and vote on resolutions honoring outgoing commissioners. The board will also discuss returning to in-person meetings, adopting the 2023 meeting schedule, and supporting Assembly Bill 12 on security deposits. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and recommendations on multiple late registration penalty waivers for specific properties.
- Election of Rent Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- Resolutions 22-28 through 22-31 acknowledging service of outgoing Commissioners James Chang, Paola Laverde, Mari Mendonca, and John Selawsky
- Waiver of late registration penalties for 22 ministerial and 5 discretionary properties (e.g., 1531 FAIRVIEW, 1850 ARCH, 1222 SHATTUCK)
- Discussion and possible action to adopt the 2023 Regular Rent Board Meeting Schedule
- Discussion and possible action to convey support for Assembly Bill 12 (Tenancy: security deposits)
ZAB
The Zoning Adjustment Board will meet to consider several use permits, including a cannabis lounge with amplified music and housing projects. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
- Consider Use Permit #ZP2022-0074 for a cannabis lounge at 2506 Haste Street
- Consider Use Permit #ZP2022-0028 for two new homes at 1200 Dwight Way
- Consider Use Permit #ZP2022-0098 for two new homes at 2310 Eighth Street
- Consider Use Permit #ZP2022-0057 for beer and wine sales at 2000 San Pablo Avenue
- Approve 2023 ZAB meeting schedule
RSB Regular Meeting November 17 2022
The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will meet to receive an update on changes to the eviction moratorium (B.M.C. Section 13.110) and discuss outreach for a tenant survey. The agenda also includes a closed session to evaluate the General Counsel, presentation of honorary resolutions to outgoing commissioners, and reports on the COVID amnesty and administrative correction cycle. Action items include a chair update and possible vote on tenant survey outreach efforts.
- Closed session for public employee performance evaluation of General Counsel
- Presentation of honorary resolutions and gifts to Commissioners Chang, Laverde, Mendonca, and Selawsky
- Discussion and possible action on outreach efforts for the Tenant Survey
- Update on changes to the eviction moratorium (B.M.C. Section 13.110)
- COVID Amnesty and Administrative Correction Cycle report
Rent Stabilization Board Regular Meeting November 17 2022
The Rent Stabilization Board will meet to discuss outreach efforts for a tenant survey and receive updates on the eviction moratorium. The board will also review reports on COVID amnesty and administrative corrections.
- Discussion and possible action on Tenant Survey outreach
- Update on eviction moratorium changes (B.M.C. Section 13.110)
- COVID Amnesty and Administrative Correction Cycle report
- Review of 2023 Annual General Adjustment (AGA) and Security Deposit postcards
- Honorary Resolutions 22-28, 22-29, 22-30, and 22-31 for board commissioners
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The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will consider resolutions setting the 2023 Annual General Adjustment (AGA) at 4.4% and increasing relocation assistance payments by 6.8% for owner move-in and Ellis Act evictions. Other action items include a $30,000 contract modification with Kinnectics, a staffing model change adding an FTE, and an appeal from landlords over a rent reduction at 2208 MLK Jr. Way. The board will also authorize up to $115,500 for temporary staff for data cleanup.
- Confirm 2023 Annual General Adjustment of 4.4% (Regulation 1145)
- Increase relocation assistance by 6.8% effective Jan 1, 2023
- Approve $30,000 addition to Kinnectics contract
- Add 1.0 FTE Administrative and Fiscal Services Manager to staffing model
- Authorize $115,500 for temporary staff via ACRO Service Corp for 3Di data cleanup
ZAB
The Berkeley Zoning Adjustments Board will hold public hearings on three items: a new 37-unit residential building at 2435 Haste Street that would replace an existing eight-unit building, a pool and greenhouse project at 3003 Dwight Way, and an appeal of a homeowner's addition at 1262 Francisco Street. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive subcommittee reports.
- Public hearing for Use Permit #ZP2021-0210: demolish eight-unit building at 2435 Haste Street and construct eight-story, 37-unit residential building with affordable replacement units
- Public hearing for Use Permit #ZP2021-0052 at 3003 Dwight Way: add pool, pool house, greenhouse, retaining walls, and fences on undeveloped half of site
- Appeal of Administrative Use Permit #ZP2021-0006 at 1262 Francisco Street: challenge to 40 sq ft addition and balcony on existing single-family home
- Consideration of Negative Declaration for 3003 Dwight Way project under CEQA
- Staff recommendation to approve both use permits and dismiss the appeal
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The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board is meeting to review an appeal regarding a rent reduction petition for a unit at 2226 7th Street. The board will also consider requests to waive late registration penalties for several properties and receive updates on eviction moratoriums and the Elevator Ordinance.
- Appeal Case No. T-5946: Rent reduction request for 2226 7th Street, Unit D
- Late registration penalty waiver requests for 11 properties, including 2390 McGee and 2918 Stanton
- Update on Ellis Act prohibition in the Eviction Moratorium
- Elevator Ordinance referral from the Commission on Disability
- Honorary resolution for former Staff Attorney Matthew Siegel
ZAB
The Zoning Adjustments Board is reviewing two requests for residential additions. These items include a proposed addition at 6 Nogales Street and a second-story addition at 1445 Virginia Street.
- 6 Nogales Street: Use Permit to add a 143 square-foot addition
- 1445 Virginia Street: Use Permit to construct a 321-square-foot, second-story addition
RSB Regular Meeting July 21 2022
The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board is meeting to consider an appeal regarding registration requirements for 26 rental units. The board will also review staff recommendations for various late registration penalty waivers.
- Appeal Case No. E-99: Landlord request for registration exemption under Measure MM for 1146-1160 Hearst Avenue
- Proposal to approve ministerial waivers for late registration penalties at 40 different property addresses
- Proposal to approve discretionary waivers for late registration penalties for 17 property addresses, including 3025 Deakin and 1636 MLK Jr Way
ZAB
The Zoning Adjustments Board will hold public hearings to decide on several use permits. These include requests for residential expansions and a permit for a restaurant to serve distilled spirits.
- 1585 University Avenue: Use Permit #ZP2021-0144 to add distilled spirits service to an existing restaurant
- 1818 Milvia Street: Use Permit #ZP2021-0129 to demolish a garage, lift a duplex, and increase bedrooms to eight
- 1822 Milvia Street: Use Permit #ZP2021-0130 to demolish a garage, add a third floor, and add a sixth bedroom
- 1643-1647 California Street: Use Permit ZP#2021-0001 to create a lower basement and new second story for a 3,763 square foot duplex
ZAB
The Zoning Adjustments Board will review several land use applications including a new residential building at Channing Way and commercial permits for University Avenue. The board will also consider a large-scale project involving a parking garage and research space near Fourth Street and Bancroft Way.
- 2328 Channing Way: Proposed 13-unit residential building and demolition of non-historic residence portion
- 921 University Avenue: Use permit for a retail market to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits
- 925 University Avenue: Use permit for alcohol service in a full-service restaurant
- 2213 Fourth Street & 747 (787) Bancroft Way: Proposed parking garage and research/manufacturing building
ZAB
The Zoning Adjustments Board is reviewing several use permits for residential conversions, new multi-family developments, and commercial use changes. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a research and development use change on Tenth Street.
- 2440 Shattuck Avenue: Proposal to build an eight-story mixed-use building with 40 units and 2,700 sq ft of commercial space
- 2018 Blake Street: Proposal to build a six-story residential building with 12 units
- 2600 Tenth Street: Appeal of decision to change 20,367 sq ft from media production to research and development use
- 2970 Adeline Street: Proposal to convert second floor commercial space to residential units
- 906-908 Ensenada Avenue: Proposal to establish a medical practitioner use
RSB Regular Meeting May 19 2022
The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board will consider adopting Resolution 22-11 to authorize a contract up to $77,246 with California State University Fullerton to conduct a tenant survey. The Board will also hear an appeal from a landlord at 2116-2118 Roosevelt Avenue arguing that seismic safety work qualifies as a capital improvement for rent increases, with staff recommending denial. Consent items include approval of April 21 meeting minutes and several late registration penalty waivers.
- Vote on $77,246 tenant survey contract with CSU Fullerton (Resolution 22-11)
- Appeal L-4343: Landlord at 2116-2118 Roosevelt Avenue seeks rent increase for capital improvements; staff recommends denial
- Consent agenda: approval of April 21 regular meeting minutes
- Late registration penalty waivers: ministerial waivers at 2535 Ridge Rd #A, 2 Panoramic #203, 1116 Parker St, 2627 Fulton Ave; discretionary waivers at 1706 Derby St, 1524 Hearst Ave, 1192 Carrison St
- Verbal updates on rental assistance, fair chance housing webinar, housing element update, and Rent Board participation in Minneapolis/St. Paul webinar
ZAB
The Zoning Adjustments Board will hold public hearings on a six-story mixed-use building with 66 units (including five very low-income units) at 1201 San Pablo Avenue, and an appeal of a zoning officer's decision to allow research and development use at 2600 Tenth Street. Consent items include converting commercial space to residential at 2972-2974 Adeline Street and adding distilled spirits to restaurants at 2026 San Pablo and 2142 Oxford Street.
- 1201 San Pablo Avenue: Six-story mixed-use building with 66 units and 1,680 sq ft commercial space
- 2600 Tenth Street: Appeal of zoning officer's approval for research and development use in 20,367 sq ft
- 2972-2974 Adeline Street: Convert second-floor commercial to residential units
- 2026 San Pablo Avenue and 2142 Oxford Street: Add distilled spirits to existing restaurants
- 1151 Grizzly Peak Boulevard: Legalize two accessory buildings in rear yard (continued from Jan. 13)
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The Zoning Adjustments Board will consider several use permits for residential modifications and a new mixed-use building. The board is also reviewing a project preview for a six-story development on San Pablo Avenue.
- Project preview for a six-story, 66-unit mixed-use building at 1201-1205 San Pablo Avenue
- Use permit for a new three-story, three-unit residential building at 1837 Berkeley Way
- Use permit for a 3,763 square foot duplex modification at 1643 and 1647 California Street
- Use permit modification for height and floor area increases at 1634 and 1640 San Pablo Avenue
- Use permit to eliminate a dwelling unit at 2345 Channing Way
RSB Special Meeting April 11 2022
The Rent Stabilization Board will discuss and potentially take positions on two California Assembly Bills. The board may also adopt a resolution to authorize letters expressing these positions.
- AB-2469 regarding a statewide rental registry
- AB-2386 regarding tenancy in common subject to an exclusive occupancy agreement
- Proposed Resolution 22-05 to authorize drafting position letters on AB-2469 and AB-2386
ZAB
The Zoning Adjustments Board will hold public hearings on two use permits for alcohol service and retail. Staff will also provide an overview of the new Title 23 Zoning Ordinance.
- 1235 Tenth Street: Use Permit #ZP2021-0120 for on-site beer consumption at a Commercial Recreation Center
- 2361 San Pablo Avenue: Use Permit #ZP2021-0196 for off-site beer and wine retail sales at an existing Retail Store
- Staff overview of the new Title 23 Zoning Ordinance effective December 1, 2021
RSB Regular Meeting March 17 2022
The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board is discussing positions on three California Assembly Bills regarding rental registries, security deposit fees, and rent caps. The board is also reviewing a mid-fiscal year budget report and potential amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance.
- Resolution 22-03 regarding changes to the Staffing Model and Mid-Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Report
- Positions on AB-2469 (Statewide Rental Registry), AB-2297 (fee in lieu of security deposit), and AB-2713 (just cause termination and rent caps)
- Proposed amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance for the November 2022 ballot
- Resolution 22-04 calling for Alameda County to continue the COVID-19-related Eviction Moratorium
- Executive Director performance evaluation and potential changes to salary or fringe benefits
RSB Regular Meeting February 17 2022
The Rent Stabilization Board will discuss and possibly take a position on state housing legislation, with a special presentation on the intersection of housing and race. The board will also consider waivers of late registration penalties for multiple properties and hear an appeal concerning a security deposit dispute at 2226 Durant Avenue.
- Discussion and possible action on board position regarding state housing legislation
- Appeal Case T-5924: tenant at 2226 Durant Avenue #104 appeals security deposit refund of $1,551.50
- Ministerial waiver requests for properties at 1433 Walnut St., 2610 College Ave., 1611 Scenic Ave., 2404 Cedar St., 1235 Talbot Ave.
- Discretionary waiver requests for 1931 Fairview St. (No. 5019) and 2235 Rose St. (No. 5020)
- Special presentation: 'What Does Housing Have To Do With Race?' by Healthy Black Families, Inc.
ZAB
The Zoning Adjustments Board is reviewing use permits for residential and commercial projects. The board will also consider an appeal regarding the change of use for tenant spaces at a light industrial site.
- 1519 Fairview Street: Use Permit for a new 2,019 square-foot, three-story single-family dwelling
- 1151 Grizzly Peak Boulevard: Administrative Use Permit to legalize two accessory buildings
- 2600 Tenth Street: Appeal of decision to change 20,367 square feet of space from media production to research and development use