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BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 12, 2004 – 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 7:01 p.m. All present.
Ceremonial Matters:
1. Proclamation recognizing the contributions of Abrams, Millikan and Kent and the Fourth Street Merchants Association for their support of BUSD’s Performing Arts Department through the annual Jazz on Fourth Festival.
City Manager Comments:
1. The Registrar of Voters has provided notice that voters in three Berkeley precincts comprised of less than 250 voters (Precincts 208020, 208420 and Precinct 205550) will be voting by mail ballot in the November 2, 2004 election. For additional information, contact the Alameda County Registrar of Voters at 272-6933.
2. The City is encouraging those at risk of contracting the flu to contact their health care provider for an immunization. Please call the City’s Public Health Department at 981-5300 for more information.
Public Comment:
13 speakers.
Consent Calendar
Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Maio/Worthington) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated:
1. Minutes for Approval (PDF, 2 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for Council meetings of September 21, 2004 (regular) and September 28, 2004 (special).
Contact: Sherry Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Approved minutes as submitted.
2. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (PDF, 889 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 12.26 to impose a quota and deconcentration requirements on medical marijuana dispensaries, as requested by the City Council September 21, 2004.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Manuela Albuquerque, City Attorney, 981-6950
Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance. Second reading scheduled for October 19, 2004. (Noes – Worthington; Abstain – Spring)
3. Contract: Strategic Planning, Children's Mental Health Services (PDF, 4 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Lisa Warhuus, Ph.D. for strategic planning services in the Mental Health Division, Family, Youth and Children’s (FYC) Program, for the period October 13, 2004 through October 12, 2005, for an amount not to exceed $40,000.
Financial Implications: General Fund – $40,000.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,681–N.S. (PDF, 85 KB)
4. Grant: High School Human Services Academies (PDF, 295 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the Zellerbach Family Foundation for funds in the amount of $40,000 for the purpose of developing high school Human Service Academies, a model for engaging young people in health careers, for the period October 13, 2004 through October 12, 2005; and to execute a contract and any amendments with Lifelong Medical, Inc., in the amount of $40,000 to serve as the fiscal agent for this grant at a cost not to exceed $3,200 which is included in the grant award.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,682–N.S. (PDF, 112 KB)
5. Franchise Agreement: Non-Exclusive Rubbish Hauling (PDF, 2 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution declaring intention to grant non-exclusive rubbish collection and transportation franchise for an indeterminate period to Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling Company (GGD&R) and scheduling a Public Hearing on November 16, 2004.
Financial Implications: Increased revenue.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,683–N.S. (PDF, 269 KB)
6. Contract: Street-Parking Pay Stations (PDF, 607 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement and any amendments thereto with Cale Parking Systems USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $332,460 to install pay and display stations in the Southside Pilot Area and cover all associated costs. Overall project is expected to increase parking fund revenues to cover the cost of the purchase.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Peter Hillier, Transportation, 981-7010
Action: Removed from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Breland. Moved, seconded, carried, (Wozniak/Worthington) to adopt Resolution No. 62,684–N.S. (PDF, 86 KB)
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: Oppose Proposition 64 which will place limits on Private Enforcement of Unfair Business Competition Laws.
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
Action: Approved recommendation (Abstain – Wozniak).