DISTRICT 2 Newsletter December 2017 2017 Reflections   

Note from Councilmember Cheryl Davila     

Hello District 2! I trust this newsletter finds you well.  WOW! It's been a year since being sworn into office. What an amazing year it’s been. First I’d like to thank you for your vote of confidence and most of all your trust. Please know I am honored and humbled to represent District 2.   So far, it’s been a wonderful, fun and an extremely humbling experience being on the Council. Thank you everyone who contributes to keeping my spirits up with laughter, positivity and hope. We’re learning about all the idiosyncrasies of this fabulous city we all call home. Bureaucracy of politics can be a little frustrating and challenging to deal with at times, while anticipated, it provides motivation to forge ahead with resilience and intention!    The best part of my day is meeting and greeting you, the constituents, business owners, City staff and employees who have called and visited our office. You will find me in the office Monday through Thursdays, more often than not on Fridays, too. Don’t be surprised if you call our office and you hear me answer the phone.   Our office is open Monday - Friday. Please do not hesitate to contact our office, my legislative assistant and I are here for you. Please call 510.981.7126 or 510.981.7120. We look forward to speaking with you.   

We’ve been busy  Community Forums and Events  Join us once a month at our Open Office Hours occurring throughout District 2. This is a great opportunity to be heard and seen! We would like to acknowledge all of the gracious business owners for hosting office hours: Quince Cafe & Grill, Neyborly, Middle East Market and the Tomate Cafe.   We have been holding Community Meetings to discuss some exciting proposed projects for District 2. Please join us at our next meeting to hear more. 

  

 

  Open office hours at Neyborly with the Mayor Community meeting at Charles Dorr Park 

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 December 3rd Consider The Homeless! fundraiser event which premiered “Queen Mimi.” Please take the time to view this amazing documentary of one woman’s story. Imagine Berkeleyans adopting our own “Queens” and “Kings” to end homelessness. Consider The Homeless! distributes delicious hearty soup that fills you up and provides comfort. Please remember all the organizations that are making a difference during this time of giving.  

November 30th The Mayor Jesse Arreguin along with Districts 2, 3 and 5 Councilmembers celebrated their one year in office at Cornerstone Craft Beer. Congratulations to the Mayor and the other Councilmembers who celebrate one year in office! 

November 28th Congratulations, Heart 2 Heart’s graduates of the LifeLong’s training program for community leaders dedicated to serving as Health Advocates through outreach and education. Interested in the program, learn more here: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Health_Human_Services/Public_Health/Heart_2_Heart_Program.aspx

Congratulations Heart 2 Heart Graduates! 

  Kaepernick at Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Celebration 

November 21st It was an honor to break bread with the wonderful people in attendance at the Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center’s annual Thanksgiving Celebration. Thank you WDDC for all you do for women in Berkeley and beyond! 

November 16th We toured District 2’s global leader, All Power Labs, a global leader in small-scale gasification, incredible work. All Power Labs make biomass gasifier generators turning biomass into electricity, heat and biochar. See how they generated electricity for the first time ever in a small village in Liberia, Africa! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAxViACuBwg&feature=youtu.be&list=PLV6Qc21U3jVI-OT9nmkXomN9U-aAMqN1H 

November 9th The Councilmember, the Mayor and Councilmember Maio attended the 2017 Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Summit, a celebration of strength, diversity and versatility of regional manufacturing. Amazing opportunity to learn and connect with the urban manufacturing community. 

November 8th Marcus Foster Education hosted Lift Every Voice, a gathering to mark the release of their new report, read here: The College Bound Brotherhood: A Regional Movement to Increase College Opportunity and Success for Black Male Youth. An inspiring evening of discussions on equity and leadership for black male youth. 

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October 28th Berkeley Community Fund held their 2017 Annual Dinner, where they honored Dr. Vicki Alexander with the Benjamin Ide Wheeler award for “Most Useful Citizen.” Congratulations!  

October 18th Congratulations, to district 2’s Carl C. Anthony, a revered social and environmental justice leader confronting issues of race and class. It was an honor to celebrate the launching of his new book, “The Earth, the City, and the Hidden Narrative of Race.” 

 Carl C. Anthony’s Book Launch Celebration

 

Welcome to district 2, SOJA

October 10th The Councilmember welcomed and celebrated Soja to district 2 at their Grand Opening. Soja, is a new health and fitness facility that offers self defense and movement classes. 

October 7th The Councilmember welcomed Neyborly, Poets Corner at their Grand Opening of a second location in District 2. Neyborly is a community space helping artists showcase their work through displays, private parties and events. Congratulations Neyborly! Thank you for holding space for artists and for hosting our office hours.  

October 9th We were honored to attend the Indigenous People’s Day Sunrise Ceremony at Alcatraz with people committed to protecting the earth. This is an annual event - consider attending the ceremony, you’ll be happy you did.   

 Indigenous People’s Day Sunrise Ceremony 

 BHS Students defending DACA 

 

September 22nd Amazing discussion of what our communities are doing to promote justice and resistance to the US militarization in the Americas at the St. John’s Presbyterian Church who hosted The Many Borders of the US: The Evolving Landscape of US Militarism and Immigration Policy. 

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September 15th Congrats, Mi Tierra Foods, who celebrated 20 years of serving District 2 and beyond and a grand re-opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, after extensive renovations and a new taqueria. Thank you Mi Tierra for being an integral part of District 2! 

September 15th Berkeley High School students form a human chain around BHS showing solidarity in Defending DACA. We are proud of Berkeley High Students for leading the way in supporting humanitarian issues! We appreciate the courage, compassion and unity that you show the rest of the nation. Keep up the good work! 

September 14th The closing remarks were spoken by D2’s Councilmember at the Peace and Justice Commission 30th Anniversary. Thank you for all of your work Peace and Justice Commissioners! 

September 8th - 9th A couple of Councilmembers, including D2’s and the Mayor participated in Urban Shield Training and Expo that took place throughout Alameda County. It was disturbing to experience the militarization, including militarization of children, to see the Oath Keepers tabling and see the weapons expo. We must end our participation in Urban Shield.  

September 3rd The Councilmember presented a proclamation to Concieção Damasceno, the director of BrasArte, for her dedication to preserving Brazilian Culture and promoting diversity in the community, at the 7th annual SF Bay Brazilian Day & Lavagem. Congratulations!  

August 28th The Councilmember had the honor to meet Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the President of the Central Tibetan Administration, when he visited City Hall. Dr. Lobsang Sangay, has been Chief Executive of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile since August 2011.  

Dr. Lobsang Sangay visit to City Hall

Urban Shield Emergency Preparedness 2017 

   

 

Berkeley High School All Class Reunion 2017 

 

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August 26th The Berkeley High School All Class Reunion Picnic was held at San Pablo Park this year. The turnout to the event was huge, with an estimated 3,000 participants. Entertainment included a stage with live music and a parade of Golden Alumni, it was a fabulous event.    

August 25th Our office gave away backpacks filled with school supplies and goodies at Rosa Parks Elementary School in District 2. Thank you to all of the City of Berkeley departments that donated pencils, frisbees, coloring pages and goodies for the Kindergarten and new students. 

August 17th Congratulations to The Youth Environmental Academy Graduates at The Ecology Center. Thank you Ecology Center for this amazing program for youth. 

August 8th Congratulations to the Heart 2 Heart Neighborhood Health Advocates Graduates. Thank you Heart 2 Heart & Advocates for educating and encouraging all of us to live a healthy lifestyle. 

August 1st Close to 90 block parties of Berkeley neighbors celebrated the annual National Night Out. D2’s Councilmember along with her husband rode their bikes to the numerous block parties throughout District 2, it was a wonderful night building community. 

July 21st We kicked off our Youth Listening Campaign, where we had the pleasure of listening to the needs of the youth throughout the community. The goal is to engage, encourage and empower the youth ensuring that their needs are met. Please contact our office, if you would like to schedule a listening session. Please call 510.981.7120(6) to schedule the Councilmember to visit the youth at your organization.  

July 14th Thanks to District 2’s and District 4’s Councilmembers Davila and Harrison, Chief Andrew Greenwood of Berkeley Police Department released a Draft Interim Report from the Center for Police Equity. Please follow this link to view the report that document disparities. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Police/Level_3_-_General/CPE%20Draft%20Report%2007142017(2).pdf 

July 13th Congratulations to Bayer on their Quality Control, Building 88, a Green & LEED a new addition, Councilmember Hahn and D2’s Councilmember were there at the ribbon cutting ceremony.   

 

 National Night Out 

 Youth Environmental Academy Graduation/Ecology Center 

 Youth Listening Session at Ecology Center 

 Bayer QC Building 88 with Councilmember Hahn 

 

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June 20th Berkeley City Council disappointingly, voted to continue participation in Urban Shield, NCRIC and purchased the militarized van. After the final vote to continue the militarization, fusion center data collection, and to own a bulletproof van, concerned citizens spoke eloquently for hours. Outraged at the decision, the audience members moved in peacefully to display their banner across the stage. We then, experienced first hand what Urban Shield looks like. No glimpse of de-escalation training although emphasized in Berkeley Police Department’s presentation, instead we got a glimpse of the policing paradigm many around the country are so afraid of. Let’s unite to bring change, we can and must do better to transform policing.  http://sfbayview.com/2017/06/the-federalization-of-local-police-why-the-urban-shield-vote-failed/  

 Over 500 people packed the middle school auditorium, a larger than usual venue for the Berkeley City Council meeting on Urban Shield, which lasted six and a half hours. Berkeley residents raise their hands to show that that hundreds of the people who showed up to insist Berkeley get out of Urban Shield, USAI and NCRIC are residents and not outsiders as some council members had suggested. – Photo: Brooke Anderson  

May 30th Frances Rachel who turned 100 years old received a proclamation for her excellence in years of activism. Sadly, Frances passed away June 27, 2017 but her spirit lives on.  

April 17th We held a forum on the “Militarization of Police: What does it mean for Berkeley?” forum at The Way Christian Center. Pastor McBride shared opening remarks, Councilmembers Davila and Harrison moderated along with the Mayor Jesse Arreguin, who gave closing remarks. The outstanding panel, consisted of John Lindsay -Poland (American Friends Service Committee), Andrea Prichett (Copwatch), Jim Chanin (Civil Rights Attorney), Tash Nyguen (Ella Baker Center) and Rochelle Watson (Peace & Justice Commission).   

April 14th D2’s Councilmember, along with Mayor Jesse Arrequín and Councilmember Sophie Hahn announced that the 2nd Street shelter would remain open past the original closing date, thanks to the generosity of donors. The shelter stayed open until June 15th.  

On December 21st, I spoke with a person who I met at the shelter last April. The shelter provided a community and environment that allowed this individual to be stable enough to secure a job and is now housed.  

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March 30th We held a forum, “Community-based Violence Prevention & Response,” highlighting the need for creating positive outlets for youth. We heard from many successful youth leaders, including community members who shared their heartfelt stories, concerns and possible solutions. 

March 29th We attended the Out & Equal Momentum Gala honoring and celebrating LGBT leadership, where The Pointer Sisters blessed the stage!

March 28th District 2’s Butoh Masters, Koichi and Hiroko Tamano received a proclamation for bringing Butoh to American audiences in 1976 in the “Japan Now” SFMOMA exhibit. They have been teaching Butoh for 35 years now. Congratulations! 

March 16th City Sports Club celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  

 The Pointer Sisters at Out & Equal Momentum Gala 

 Welcome City Sports to D2 

March 3rd We held a community walk and potluck to build unity. Thank you all who joined us, made delicious food and desserts. We enjoyed getting to know each other while sharing a scrumptious meal.  

February 18th Celebrating Black History Month, the Councilmember attended an event at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, featuring a wonderful local artist, Edythe Boone. Find out more about her work: http://worldchannel.org/programs/episode/arf-s5-501-new-color-edythe-boone/ 

February 14th Congratulations Luna Dance Institute, the Councilmember presented a proclamation at the Gala celebrating 25 years of excellence in serving the community with quality dance programming. Did you know D2’s Councilmember was there dancing with Pat Reedy when Luna began? 

February 4th We held a “Unite the Community” celebration honoring the community and strategizing ways to uplift. Thank you speakers and performers who came together to promote unity and inspiration to our community.   

February 3rd The Councilmember visited Rosa Parks Elementary School for a Black History Celebration which featured a spectacular Afro-Haitian Dance performance by Mama Washington’s students of Berkeley High School. 

January 29th We held a community meeting to discuss the shootings in District 2. Over 300 community members expressed concerns of violence, and we heard from the Goodwin family who lost their son, Alex Goodwin to gun violence. The meeting was insightful and the attendance alone, shed light on our how large and powerful our city is. It will take time, patience and persistence to evaluate the root causes of violence, strategize and resolve. Our office is working diligently to bring more peace and unity to our communities. Please note: There is a $20K reward for information leading to an arrest for the murder of Alex Goodwin.  

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 BHS Mama Washington’s Haitian Dance class at Rosa Parks 

 

  Forum on Gun Violence at Frances Albrier  

Progress Toward Our Goals  Listed below are some of the Council items put forth and co-sponsored (*) by District 2’s Councilmember.  December 5th Budget Referral: Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow Budget Augmentation *  Ordinance Amending the Berkeley Municipal Code to Establish Ability to Pay Provisions Regarding Parking Fines and Fees in Accordance with Guidelines Established in Assembly Bill 503 *  November 28th Opposition to H.R. 38 and S. 446 (Concealed Carry Reciprocity) *  Consider The Homeless: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds  Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 12.27 to Allow Existing Berkeley Licensed Medical Cannabis Businesses Into the New State Adult Use Regulation and Taxation System *   November 14th Bilingual Helpdesk at California International Airports  Budget Referral: Berkeley Youth Alternatives   Berkeley High African American Studies Department: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Fund to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds *  Healthy Black Families, Inc.: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Fund to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds * *Discussion on and Decision Regarding the Relocation of Council Chambers from 2134 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way *   October 31st Dia de Los Muertos Celebration: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds *  Budget Referral: Prioritize Installation of Traffic Lights, HAWK Lights, or Stop Signs at the Intersection of Dwight Way and California Street in the 2017 MidYear Budget Process *  Amendments to the Signage Ordinance, Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 20.16 and Chapter 20.08 *  

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October 17th  Establishing Berkeley Homeless Fund *  Referral to the City Manager, the Community Environmental Advisory Commission, and the Parks and Waterfront Commission - Equitable Access to Greenspace *  Ban on Receipts Made with BPA and Other Phenols *  Condemn the Burmese Government’s Ethnic Cleansing of the Rohingya and Support Adoption of Resolution by the United Nations Security Council *  Support the Medicare for All Act of 2017 *  Proactive Response to Statewide Hepatitis A Outbreak * Referral to the City Manager and Parks and Waterfront Commission to Create a Policy to Establish a Commemorative Tree Program *  Reporting City Expenses Associated with Event and Protest Activity *  

October 3rd  *Request for Information Regarding Grant Writing Services from Specialized Grant Writing Firms *  

September 26th BrasArte’s 13th Annual Brazilian Day/Lavagem Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds  Referral to the City Manager to Provide a Public Master List of the Legislation on which the City Council Has Taken a Position *  Amendments to the Signage Ordinance, Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 20.16 *  

September 12th  Support for Secretary of State Alex Padilla’s Refusal to Provide Personal Data of Voters to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity  Voter Registration Forms in All City Buildings on Their Main Floors   Referral to the Community Environmental Advisory Commission and the City Manager: Anti-Idling Ordinance *  Support AB 485 to Outlaw Puppy Mills, Send Letter in Support to Senator Skinner and Assembly members Thurmond, O’Donnell, and Dababnah *   Support California AB 1320 to End the Use of Private Prisons *   Referral to the Civic Arts Commission and City Manager to Identify All Funds Attributed to Festivals *  July 25th  Amending City of Refuge Policy Regarding Procedures during ICE Interaction *   Authorizing Transfer of Funds to Rent Board for Eviction Defense Contracts *  Study of Civic Center Revitalization, Including the Veteran’s Memorial and Old City Hall Buildings and Civic Center Park * 

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Support SB 169: Strengthening Enforcement of Sex Equity in Schools Receiving State Financial Assistance *  Referral to the Civic Arts Commission and City Manager to Identify All Funds Attributed to Festivals *  Expediting Elements of Previous Council Referral to Study Possible Scenarios of the Loss of Federal Funds *  July 11th  Vitality of University Avenue *  Support Oakland Public Defender Brooks' Efforts to Keep In-Custody Arraignment Hearings in Oakland  Support for AB 932 - Bill Giving San Francisco and San Diego Flexibility to Build Shelters and Transitional Housing for Unsheltered Homeless Residents *  Support for SB 33: Bill Prohibiting Financial Institutions from Forcing Consumers to Give up Legal Rights when the Bank has Committed Intentional Fraud Against Them *  Support of AB 214: Postsecondary Education, Student Hunger *  Expedited Review for Affordable Housing Projects *  

June 27th  Support the City of Oakland’s Efforts to Create a Public Bank *  Official City Sponsor of 2017 Berkeley High School All-Class Reunion: Relinquishment of Council Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds   Berkeley Bliss Event: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds *  Persian New Year Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds *  Expedited Review for Affordable Housing Projects *  Release Center for Police Equity Report on Fair and Impartial Policing in Berkeley  

June 13th Replacement Mural for Center for Independent Living (CIL) *  Amendments to Housing Retention Program *  Direction to the Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission: Tackle the Summer Learning Loss for Elementary School Children *  Referral to the City Manager to Provide a Bi-Annual Housing Pipeline Report *  Referral to the Commission on the Status of Women and the Labor Commission: Banning Prior Salary Considerations on Job Applications in the City of Berkeley *  Consideration of Universal Design Standards in City Projects * 

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May 30th   Luna Dance Institute: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds  Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds  Budget Referral: Youth Listening Campaign & Citywide Master Plan ($30K allocated)  

May 16th City Co-sponsorship of Berkeley Humane Bark (& Meow) Around the Block Adopt-A-Thon and Street Fair  City Co-sponsorship of Berkeley Humane 4th Annual Pints for Paws  April 25th  Proclaiming May 2017 as Mental Health Month  Budget Referral for Three Beacon Lights and/or Flashing Yield Signs  Referral to the City Manager: Adopt Section 8 Landlord Incentives  Budget Referral for Legal and Mental Health Support for Immigrant and Religious Communities Targeted by Trump  Budget Referral: Equitable Planning & Development Proposal  Support of AB and SB 10, the California Money Bail Reform Act *   Support of SB 687 - Attorney General Authority on Hospital Closures *  

April 4th   Budget Referral: Develop Plan for San Pablo Avenue *  Support of SB 687 – Attorney General Authority on Hospital Closures *  Fresh Start Resolutions: Reconstitution of the Board of Library Trustees, by removal and replacement of President Julie Holcomb and Vice President Jim Novosel *  

March 28th  Issue an RFP to Develop a Specific Housing Project with Units and Facilities Appropriate for Formerly Homeless and Other Very Low Income Residents *  Anti-Displacement Public Advocate *  Signage Ordinance, Amending BMC Chapter 20.20.020 *  Support AB 1316 (Quirk and Weber) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention  March 14th Adopt a resolution opposing religious and ethnic registries, participation in the federal executive order of an immigration ban and restricting the use of city resources to support such registries and bans.   Tenant Protection Ordinance, Amending BMC Chapter 13.79 * 

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January 24th  Budget Referral: "Berkeley Inclusion in Opportunity Index"- Request Availability Study for Affirmative Action in City Contracting *  Find out more about Berkeley City Council items: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/recordsonline/Search.aspx  

Our Deepest Condolences  The Councilmember heard Mayor Edward Lee speak on December 8th at the 56th Annual Holiday Moose Feed Luncheon, he passed away 2 days later. Our condolences go to his family and all of San Francisco for their loss.   Tragedy strikes far too often, gun violence is the cause, by a cowardly assailant(s). We are saddened by the recent killings throughout our nation and beyond.    Please accept our condolences to all that were affected by the fires in our neighboring communities and throughout California.  Our hearts are heavy with the devastation in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, the Caribbean, Texas, and Florida the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.   With the rest of our nation, we mourn the loss of lives taken by acts of terrorism in Charlottesville , Barcelona and Nevada. We stand united in love and wish for healing for all.  We offer our deepest condolences to the families of Charles Austin, Elisa Cooper and Officer Alan Roberds as they mourn the transitioning of their loved ones. This time of year is especially difficult, you are in our thoughts and prayers.   We encourage you to please take care of yourself including your mental health. Please take a moment to see what resources are available, should you or a loved one be in need of support. Please take good care of you and your family. These are turbulent times, we must stand together, unite and resist.   

Recognizing Excellence in our Community   Thank you to all, including firefighters, police officers and volunteers from Berkeley Fire and Berkeley Police Departments that worked tirelessly to put out the fires, save lives in Napa, Sonoma and beyond. Some of whom responded to the other catastrophic weather events throughout the United States. Thank you for your courage.   We would like to recognize the constituents and organizations for inspiring our community. Thank you for all you do for all of us. You know who you are!   

  

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Call to Action Commissioners Wanted!  District 2 has openings for those who want to volunteer to be on a Commission. Please call our office, schedule an appointment, we’ll talk about a commission opportunity. The available seats are where you don’t see the District 2 Councilmember’s name . Please find the link to the Commission roster below for your conveniencer: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/Level_3_-_Commissions/External%20Roster.pdf  Defend Puerto Rico!  Citizens of the United States deserve relief. The President’s response to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands is deplorable. Please urge Congress to send aid to Puerto Rico, here’s the link: http://www.defendpr.com/action/  Save Alta Bates Hospital!  Sutter Health's intends to close Alta Bates Medical Center. Closing this hospital will leave Berkeley and other cities along the I-80 corridor and through the Caldecott Tunnel without access to a full-service, acute-care hospital. This closure will adversely affect not only our communities but each of us and our families, no matter where we live. The lives of patients who are critically ill and suffering life threatening emergencies are at risk. Berkeley and East Bay communities need Alta Bates Hospital! Let’s join together to keep Alta Bates open.   Transbay Fares Public Hearing! Your input is invited on the proposed Transbay Fare Schedule.  You can provide input by attending the community meetings and/or the public hearing. Please find out about it here: http://www.actransit.org/2017/12/22/transbay-fares-public-hearing/  

Did you know… District 2’s Councilmember door is open.  We look forward to meeting, greeting and hearing from you. We’re listening. We must do all that we can to ensure we are taking good care of ourselves. Love yourself, forgive yourself and please seek out help when needed, you are not alone. It starts with you, let’s heal, and unite to make change. Please, keep promoting LOVE, PEACE and UNITY. It takes a village!  UPCOMING OFFICE HOURS: Date:  January 26, 2018  Time:  10:00 AM - Noon   

Location:  Tomate Cafe 2265 Fifth Street, Berkeley  

 *Please connect with us! To subscribe to our newsletter and join our mailing list, contact us at:  d2subscribe@cityofberkeley.info or call 510.981.7120(6) man cal  

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/councilmembercheryldavila/  

AC Transit is offering FREE FARES on all bus lines beginning 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve , here’s the link. http://www.actransit.org/2017/12/29/ac-transit-is-offering-free-fares-on-all-bus-lines-beginning-8-p-m-new-year%e2%80%99s-eve/  

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Did you know… Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)  The City of Berkeley offers Community Emergency Response Team training courses free of charge to Berkeley residents. These courses will empower you with disaster preparedness and response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue and team rescue. We highly recommend the classes. Help us meet our goal of getting everyone in our community trained.    CERT training is also available in Spanish (Espanol)   You can find out more information about the CERT classes and register here: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/certclassschedule/  For Thirst, Water First: The Ecology Center is doing a great job at promoting drinking water. Thank you, Ecology Center!  Check out their video and stay hydrated! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=1hTk-AQ3SGQ  

Resources: 

City of Berkeley requests for service should be directed to the Call Center. You can reach the Call Center by calling 311 from Berkeley or 510.981.2489 outside of Berkeley. Additionally, you can submit a request online at the link below: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/onlineservicecenter/ 

For Alameda County services, call 211 or follow this link: http://www.211alamedacounty.org/  

CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA - 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE:

1-800-309-2131 NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE:

1-800-273-8255 Know Your Rights https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-about-daca  

Nixile Alerts is an alerting system to help keep you informed. If you would like to receive alerts to from your local agencies, you can register here: https://local.nixle.com/city/ca/berkeley/  

Berkeley Considers Berkeleyan opinions are important: Please sign up for Berkeley Considers which is an online forum for civic engagement. Become familiar with what others are saying about important Berkeley topics, post your own statement. Councilmembers are reading your statements as part of their decision-making process. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/considers/   

Happy Holidays! Happy New Year! Be safe , enjoy family and friends! Peace & Blessing, throughout the season and new year!  D2’s Newsletter 14