Action Calendar – Public
Hearing
1.
Creeks Ordinance
a. From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing
on the current Creek Ordinance, Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 17.08 and
upon conclusion: 1) adopt first reading
of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 17.08 either by
approving Alternative A or Alternative B language to allow for replacement of a
single-family home or any portion thereof where destroyed due to a natural disaster
and 2) provide direction to staff as to whether the Council would like creek
related issues considered as part of its priority setting process for the
upcoming year.
Financial Implications:
Contact: Dan Marks,
Planning, 981-7400
b. Communications
1. Barbara
Gilbert
2.
Paul Krahenbuh and Patricia Boyar
3.
Kirstin Miller, Ecocity Builders
4.
Robin O’Donell, Susan Church, Mischa Lorraine, Jill Korte
5.
Juliet Lamont and Phil Price
6.
Carole Schemmerling and Jennifer Mary Pearson, Friends of
Strawberry Creek
Public Comment: A total of 30 minutes is
scheduled. Each speaker is limited to a
maximum of 3 minutes.
The Council will consider removal and addition of items
to the Consent Calendar prior to voting on the Consent Calendar. All items remaining on the Consent Calendar
will be approved in one motion.
2.
Annual Investment
Report - Investment Policies and Designation of Investment Authority
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
accepting the Annual Investment Report, approving the amendments to the
investment policies, and renewing the delegation of authority to make
investments to the Director of Finance.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Fran David,
Finance, 981-7300
3.
Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve new invitations
for bids and requests for proposals (RFP) that will be, or are planned to be,
issued; that have been issued and received due to extenuating circumstances; or
that have been sent out (opened) but not yet received (closed).
Financial Implications: Various Sources – $3,085,000.
Contact: Fran David,
Finance, 981-7300
4.
Contract: Mental Health Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute performance contracts and any
amendments with the State Department of Mental Health for the provision of
mental health services in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions
Code Section 5650 for FY 2003 and FY 2004.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
5.
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
proclaiming September 2004 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month in the City of Berkeley.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
6.
Contract: ABC Security Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with ABC
Security Services to add a shift at the Corporation Yard for the period October
1, 2004 to June 30, 2005 at an additional cost not to exceed $31,000 increasing
the annual contract to a total amount not to exceed $206, 200.
Financial Implications: Equipment Maintenance Fund – $31,000.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux,
Public Works, 981-6300
7.
Contract: Installation of Thermoplastic Roadway Markings
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year, on call contract and any
amendments with Chrisp Company to provide and install thermoplastic roadway
markings for FY 2005 in an amount not to exceed $102,114 with an estimated
three-year total no to exceed $400,000.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Peter Hillier,
Transportation, 981-7010
8.
Contract: Spiral Sidewalk Project
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1)
approving specifications for the FY 2005 Spiral Sidewalk Project; 2) accepting
the bid of JS Concrete Construction; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract and any amendments in an amount not to exceed $235,740.
Financial Implications: General Capital Improvement Fund – $163,964; Work
for Private Party Fund – $50,000; Gas Tax Fund – $21,776.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux,
Public Works, 981-6300
9.
Public Hearing on University Avenue Strategic Plan
(PDF, 117 KB)
From: Councilmember
Spring
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing on
October 5, 2004 on the Planning Commission’s proposed modifications to the
University Avenue Strategic Plan.
Contact: Dona Spring, Council
District 4, 981-7140
