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BERKELEY
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday,
September 28, 2004 – 6:00
P.M.
LONGFELLOW SCHOOL
AUDITORIUM, 1500 DERBY STREET
Roll Call: 6:06 p.m. All present.
City Manager Comments:
None
Action Calendar – Public Hearing
1.
Creeks Ordinance
a. From:
City Manager (PDF, 723 KB)
| PowerPoint
Presentation (PDF, 3 MB)
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 incorporating standards to
govern rebuilding of structures that encroach in the required setback area in
the event of destruction due to a disaster and 2) provide direction to staff as
to whether the Council would like further revisions to the creek ordinance
considered as part of its priority setting process for the upcoming year.
Financial Implications:
Contact: Dan Marks,
Planning, 981-7400
b. Communications (PDF, 8 MB)
1. Barbara
Gilbert
2.
Paul Krahenbuh and Patricia Boyar
3.
Kirstin Miller, Ecocity Builders
4.
Kirstin Miller and Richard Register, Ecocity Builders (2)
5.
Robin O’Donell, Susan Church, Mischa Lorraine, Jill Korte
6.
Juliet Lamont and Phil Price
7.
Carole Schemmerling and Jennifer Mary Pearson, Friends of
Strawberry Creek
8.
Carole Schemmerling, Urban Creeks Council of California
9.
Lloyd and Sheila Andres
10.
Ann B. Erickson
11.
Daniella Thompson
12.
John L. Lineweaver, Diablo Holding, Ltd.
13.
Lori Dobeus
14.
Juliet Lamont and Phil Price
15.
Eva Alexis Bansner
16.
Frank and Gabrielle Morris
17.
Jill Korte
18.
Margaret Morse
19.
Peter Klatt
20.
Carol and Garret G. Thunen
21.
Robert and Judy de Vries
22.
Ned and Janis Dairiki
23.
Bannus Hudson
24.
Jim Sharp
25.
Joan Sprinson
26.
Mary Ann Brewin (2)
27.
Wayne Christopher
28.
Morton McDonald, Roy McDonald Associates, Inc.
29.
Cy H Silver
30.
Kevin Beadles, Wendy Beadles, Ray A. L’Esperance, Jill
L’Esperance, John L. Bunch, Stephen K. Tollefun, Zafer Yasa, Muzcet Yasa, Jim
Webster
31.
Sylvia McLaughlin; Martin Bourque, Ecology Center; Helen
Burke, Sierra Club; John Steere, Urban Creeks Council; Kitty McLean, Sierra
Club; Richard Register, Ecocity Builders; Hank Resnik, Sierra Club; Kirstin
Miller, Ecocity Builders; Claire Risley, BEST/BFBC; Stephen Kelly; David Room,
Post Carbon Institute; Gus Yates, RG, CHG
32.
Sylvia McLaughlin; Martin Bourque; Ecology Center; Kitty
McLean, Sierra Club; John Steere, Urban Creeks Council; Stephen Kelly; David
Room, Post Carbon Institute; Helen Burke, Sierra Club; Kirsten Miller, Ecocity
Builders; Hank Resnik, Sierra Club; Claire Risley, BEST, BFBC, WBPAC
33.
Jane and Tom Kelly
34.
Urban Creeks Council
35.
Beth Lamont
36.
Kevin Powell and Melanie Goldfield
37.
David R. Clore
38.
Terry Powell, Community Relations Office, Berkeley Lab
39.
Steven Ross and Erin Bradner
40.
Diane Tokugawa
41.
Sherrick Slattery
42.
Catherine and Robert B. Scholer
43.
Eleanor Janet Moscow, Anita Elke, Norman Moscow
44.
Melanie Jordan
45.
Henry and Fredora Darmstadt
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public
hearing. 62 speakers. Moved, seconded, carried
(Breland/Worthington) to close the public hearing.
Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Olds/Worthington) to
adopt the first reading of alternative two of an ordinance to allow rebuilding
without a “No Feasible Alternative” Finding as revised to: 1) allow rebuilding
of substantially the same structure or portions thereof; 2) include all structures
not merely residential ones; 3) remove section D; and 4) revise Section B to
allow rebuilding without the need for additional permits under the Creeks
Ordinance but require compliance with currently applicable building codes. Second reading scheduled for October 5,
2004. Referred to the City Manager to
bring back alternative recommendations for proceeding with a review of the
ordinance in its entirety at the October 12, 2004 Work Session.
Public Comment: No
speakers.
Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Worthington/Maio) to adopt
the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated:
2.
Lease Agreement: 1947 Center Street –Basement (PDF, 2 MB) (First Reading September
21, 2004 – Unanimous)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease agreement with the City of Richmond, California (Richmond
Works) for program space, located at 1947 Center Street, Basement, for the
purpose of operating a One Stop Career Center for a period of eight months.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6822–N.S.
(PDF, 272 KB) Effective
October 28, 2004.
3.
3000 Shasta Road Fire Station – Exchange of Properties (PDF, 570 KB) (First Reading September
21, 2004 – Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance conveying the Potter Street
right-of-way west of the Eastshore Freeway to the East Bay Regional Park
District (EBRPD) and accepting Shasta Road from Grizzly Peak Boulevard to the
City boundary.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6823–N.S.
(PDF, 588 KB) Effective
October 28, 2004.
4.
Hazardous Materials Codes (PDF, 2 MB) (First Reading September 21, 2004 –
Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an
Ordinance repealing Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapters 11.18 and 11.52 the
Hazardous Materials Codes, and reenacting these chapters in a new BMC Title 15,
Hazardous Materials, as Chapters 15.04, 15.08 and 15.12.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning, 981-7400
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6824–N.S.
(PDF, 2 MB) Effective
October 28, 2004.
5.
Annual Investment
Report - Investment Policies and Designation of Investment Authority (PDF, 6 MB)
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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,664–N.S. (PDF,
77 KB)
6.
Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals (PDF, 512 KB)
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
Action: Approved recommendation.
7.
Contract: Mental Health Services (PDF, 219 KB)
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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,665–N.S.
(PDF, 83 KB)
8.
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month (PDF, 216 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
proclaiming September 2004 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,666–N.S.
(PDF, 88 KB)
9.
Contract: Spiral Sidewalk Project (PDF, 955 KB)
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
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,667–N.S.
(PDF, 100 KB)
10.
Contract: Installation of Thermoplastic Roadway Markings (PDF, 491 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year, on call contract and any
amendments with Chrisp Company to provide and install thermoplastic roadway
markings in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Peter Hillier,
Transportation, 981-7010
Action: Adopted
Resolution No.62,668–N.S. (PDF,
122 KB)
Council rules limit action on
Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions
for investigation and/or recommendations.
1.
None.
Supplemental Reports and
Communications #1
Item 1:
Creeks Ordinance ~ Complete
Supplement 1 File (PDF, 6 MB)
46.
Allan F. Leung
47.
Steven Ross and Erin Bradner (2)
48.
Janet Byron
49.
Alan Gould
50.
Juliet Lamont, Environmental Consultant; Phil Price, Live Oak
Codornices Creek Neighborhood Association; Tom Kelly, Strawberry Lodge
Restoration Project
51.
Henrik and Barbara Bull
52.
Juliann Sum
53.
Susan Schwartz, Friends of Five Creeks
54.
Ann Hughes
55.
Tim White
56.
Linda and Terry Kanat
57.
Barbara Gilbert
58.
Douglas Keislar
59.
Margaret W. Bogle
60.
Dawn Whalin
61.
Carolyn and Wilton Vondamm
62.
Steven and Lydia Mullerheim
63.
Luz Buitrago
64.
Suzanne Marr
65.
Barbara Oliver
66.
Bob Jacobsen
67.
James C. Robinson
68.
Joseph Cerny
69.
Skip Battle
70.
Marty Myers
71.
Juri Komendant and Linda Calvin
72.
Bruce Rude
73.
Bill Falik
74.
Megan (Mary M.) Barton and Brian Huse
75.
Jonathan Reinis
76.
Josephine Coatsworth and Robert Bennin
77.
Catherine and Robert Scholes
78.
Jeffrey J. Carter
79.
Lois Segal
80.
James and Chris Iams (2)
81.
Norman P. Moscow, Eleanor J. Moscow and Anita C. Eblé
82.
Winsor Soule and Marcia Tanner
83.
Richard and Miriam Misrach
84.
Lynn Landor
85.
Roy Doolan
86.
Herbert Dreyfus
87.
Peter Wahrhaftig
88.
George and Jacqueline Ivelich
Supplemental Reports and
Communications #2
Complete
Supplement 2 File (PDF, 25 MB)
89.
Presentation Materials, submitted by Planning Department
90.
Alice Kahn
91.
Joseph and Karen Zelan
92.
Tatwina Chinn Lee
93.
Roger W. Hoag
94.
Phillip Polak, Jr., Robert Blackbury, Ann Smith, Richard H.
Lee, L. Lee, Chester Zum
95.
Morton McDonald, Roy McDonald Associates
96.
Helen Barber
97.
Suzanne M
98.
Carol Schemmerling, Urban Creeks Council
99.
Juliet Lamont
100.
Robert and Merle Davis
101. Richard
Ingels
102. Peter
Klatt
103. Jim
Sweeney
104. Shirely
Dean
105. Mischa
Lorraine
106. Vonnie
Gurgin
107. Daniel
Dean
108. Diane
R. Crowley
109. Trudy
Washburn
110. Bob
Allen
111. Neighbors
on Urban Creeks: Barbara and Bob Allen, Diane Crowely, Shirely and Dan Dean,
Genevieve Dreyfus, Cecilia Gaerlan, Vonnie Gurgin, Martha Jones, Jill Korte,
Jerry Landis, Mischa Lorraine, Robin McDonnell, Dean Metzger, Miriam Ng, Jana
Olson and Trudy Washburn
112. Anthony
Bernhardt and Lynn Feintech
113. Owen
and Senta M. Pugh Chamberlain
114. Administrative
Record
115. Signed
Petitions, 38 Signatures
Adjourned at 10:43 p.m. in memory of Alex
Tara.
