Action: Moved, seconded and carried
(Maio/Worthington) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as
indicated:
1.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (PDF,
193 KB) (First Reading October 12, 2004: Noes –
Worthington; Abstain – Spring)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second 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 Ordinance No. 6,826–N.S.
(PDF, 246 KB) Effective November 18, 2004.
2.
Ellis Implementation Ordinance (PDF,
468 KB) (First Reading October 12, 2004: Noes – Olds;
Abstain – Hawley)
From: Rent Stabilization Board
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an
Ordinance amending Section 13.77.055 of the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC),
Ellis Implementation Ordinance, to increase the amount of the relocation
benefit given to displaced tenants and to include elderly and disabled tenants
in the class of tenants who qualify for relocation benefits.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact:
Jay Kelekian, Rent Stabilization Program, 644-6128
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,827–N.S.
(PDF, 544 KB) Effective
November 18, 2004.
3.
University Avenue
Strategic Plan Height and Setback Standards and Review Consistency (PDF,
2 MB) (First Reading October 12,
2004: Noes – Maio, Spring, Worthington;
Abstain – Breland)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the second reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code
(BMC) Chapter 23E.36 to implement the University Avenue Zoning Overlay in order
to establish specific Height and Setback standards as provided for in the
University Avenue Strategic Plan (UASP).
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact:
Dan Marks, Planning, 981-7400
Action: Removed from Consent by Councilmember
Wozniak. A brief discussion was held regarding the impact of the
residential plus density bonus footprint. Moved, seconded, carried
(Wozniak/Maio) a motion to hold over to November 9, 2004.
4.
Minutes for Approval (PDF,
825 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for
Council meetings of October 5, 2004 (regular).
Contact:
Sherry Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Approved minutes as submitted (Abstain –
Breland).
5.
Needle Exchange (PDF,
KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reviewing and confirming the continued existence of a
local emergency with regard to HIV transmission from use of HIV-Infected
Needles among injection drug users, and authorizing the local health officer to
take steps to enable the operation of Needle Exchange Emergency Distribution.
Contact:
Sherry Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,686–N.S.
(PDF, 102 KB)
6.
Contract: North Shattuck Association
(PDF, 161 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole
source contract and any amendments with the North Shattuck Association for
$180,744 to implement the Management District Plan and approved work plan for
the North Shattuck Business Improvement District (BID) for FY 2004.
Financial Implications: North Shattuck BID Funds –
$180,744.
Contact:
Tom Myers, Economic Development, 981-7530
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,687–N.S.
(PDF, 89 KB)
7.
Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District
(PDF, 251 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the 2005 Annual Report of the Downtown
Berkeley Business Improvement District (BID); 2) declaring the intention to
levy an annual assessment for the Downtown Berkeley BID for calendar year 2005;
and
3) directing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on November 16, 2004
to consider levying a renewed assessment for the year 2006.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact:
Tom Myers, Economic Development, 981-7530
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,688–N.S.
(PDF, 978 KB)
8.
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District
(PDF, 1 MB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the 2004 Annual Report of the Solano
Avenue Business Improvement District (BID); 2) declaring the intention to levy
an annual assessment for the Solano Avenue BID for calendar year 2005; and 3)
directing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing for November 16, 2004, to
consider levying a renewed assessment for the year 2005.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Tom Myers,
Economic Development, 981-7530
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,689–N.S.
(PDF, 733 KB)
9.
Fiscal Year 2005 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
(PDF, 1 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
providing for the borrowing of $25,000,000 and the sale and issuance of FY 2005
Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.
Financial Implications: General Fund Revenue –
$25,000,000.
Contact:
Fran David, Finance, 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,690–N.S.
(PDF, 1 MB)
10.
Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals
(PDF, 335 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 –
$1,039,999.
Contact:
Fran David, Finance, 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
11.
Influenza Vaccine Supplies (PDF,
632 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager's October 13, 2004 proclamation of a local
emergency concerning limited influenza vaccine supplies.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,697-N.S.
(PDF, 98 KB)
12.
Agreement: Section
236 Administrator of Harriet Tubman Terrace at 2870 Adeline Street (PDF,
308 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements
with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Harriet Tubman
Associates, LP to act as Section 236 Administrator for the property known as
Harriet Tubman Terrace at 2870 Adeline Street.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact:
Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,691–N.S.
(PDF, 98 KB)
13.
Contract Amendment: Financial Consultant Services – Seifel Consulting,
Inc. (PDF, 273 KB) (To
be delivered)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing
the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Seifel Consulting, Inc.
for additional financial consulting services in an amount not to exceed $10,000
for a new total contract amount of $34,950.
Financial Implications: Housing Program Fund – $10,000.
Contact:
Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,692–N.S.
(PDF, 71 KB)
14.
Contract: Vocational Services to the Homeless – Jobs
Consortium (PDF, 354 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Rubicon Programs Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $19,000 for the period
July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 to provide vocational services to homeless
people in Berkeley.
Financial Implications: $19,000.
Contact: Stephen
Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 62,698–N.S.
(PDF, 76 KB)
15.
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
(PDF, 2 MB) (CF 62-03)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
approving the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPP), to be
implemented in a phased manner beginning with, but not limited to, janitorial
products used by the City; and direct the City Manager to prioritize, by
December 2005, additional product areas where the EPP will be further
integrated into City purchasing.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400; Fran David,
Finance, 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,693–N.S.
(PDF, 1 MB)
16.
Winter Voucher and Winter Shelter Programs
(PDF, 397 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1) the allocation of $40,000 for the purpose of providing emergency vouchers to
homeless households for shelter at local motels and the Berkeley YMCA; 2)
payment of $56,000 to the City of Oakland Department of Human Services,
representing the City of Berkeley’s pro-rata share of direct program operating
costs related to the Joint Winter Shelter Program at the Oakland Army Base; and
3) payment not to exceed $42,000 to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) for
transportation for residents to and from the Winter Shelter.
Financial Implications: General Fund – $138,000.
Contact:
Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,694–N.S.
(PDF, 121 KB)
17.
Contract: Corporation Yard Modular Offices
(PDF, 466 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1)
approving plans and specifications for the Purchase and Installation of Modular
Offices; 2) accepting the bid of Resun Leasing, Inc.; 3) waiving plan check,
building inspection and permit fees; 4) approving $200,000 from the Parks Tax
Fund, $423,000 from the Sewer Fund, and $423,000 from the Refuse Fund balances
for inclusion in the Corporation yard modular offices project budget to
allocate $640,000 toward the purchase of modular buildings and $406,000 toward
associated construction, equipment and soft costs; and 4) authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract and any amendments in an amount not to exceed
$640,000.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No.62,695–N.S.
(PDF, 156 KB)
Action
Calendar – New Business
21.
HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee for the Jubilee Village
(PDF, 1 MB) (To be delivered)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1)
approving participation in the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section
108 Loan Guarantee Program; 2) authorizing the use of current and future
Community Development Block Grant funds to secure a loan for the Jubilee
Village development in an amount up to $3,008,000 and not to exceed eighty
percent (80%) of the appraised value of the property; 3) that the findings of
HUD’s recent monitoring be resolved to the City Manager’s satisfaction prior to
closing on the Section 108 loan and a report be brought to City Council on
November 9, 2004 for final review; and 4) rescinding Resolution No. 62,215-N.S.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Stephen
Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Held over to November 9, 2004 by Mayor
Bates.
22.
Double Fines in School Zones
a.
From: Transportation Commission (PDF,
548 KB)
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance amending the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 14
by adding a section “Double Fines in School Zones” in Berkeley High School, Berkeley
Alternative High School, Willard School, Malcolm X School and Longfellow
School zones in the City of Berkeley, to double the fines for motor vehicle
moving violations, and to establish a Pedestrian and Bicycle School Safety
Fund. The pilot program would operate for one calendar year. The Transportation staff will evaluate the
pilot program by means of speed studies and other methods as appropriate and
report to the Commission after the conclusion of the program as is practicable.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact:
Peter Hillier, Secretary, 981-7010
b. From:
City Manager (PDF, 342 KB)
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending the Berkeley Municipal Code
(BMC) Title 14 Vehicles and Traffic, by adding Chapter 14.66 “Double Fines ” Section 14.66.010 “Purpose
of Program”, 14.66.020 “Fine Enhancement: Passing a School”, 14.66.030 “Double
Fine School Zone”, and 14.66.040 “Sunset”.
Contact: Peter Hillier, Transportation, 981-7010
Action: Moved to Consent
Calendar by Councilmember Wozniak. Adopted first reading of
Ordinance. Second reading scheduled for November 9, 2004.
Item 2:
Ellis Implementation Ordinance
5.
Peter J. Mutnick
Item 15:
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
6.
Davis Baltz
Item 19:
Creeks Ordinance
7.
Beth Lamont
8.
Zinna Riley
9.
Christopher Kroll
10.
Janet Tressel
11.
Laurel K. Fullmer
12.
Stanley Schmidt
13.
Robert Schneider
14.
Katherine L. Bowman
15.
Charles E. Adams
16.
Sarah Baughn
17.
Ann and John Barnes
18.
Irene and David Winston
19.
Joy Petersen
20.
Doris Lloyd
21.
Linda K. Hill
22.
Drom Sury
23.
Frank Greenspan
24.
Terrence A. Merla
25.
Diane R. Crowley
26.
Rachel Penn
27.
Scott Rosenberg and Dayna Macy
28.
Madeline Trilling
29.
Steve and Lydia Mullerheim
30.
Jean Echols
31.
Maurey John
32.
Jeff Caton
33.
Sibyl A. Donn
34.
Pamela Caton
35.
M. Steven Morishige
36.
Jerry Cross
37.
Anne Middletine and Gene Rollin
38.
Maggie and Bruce Nemirow
39.
Thomas A. Brunetti
40.
John Fingado
41.
David Jones
42.
Jim French
43.
Walter Stullman
44.
Patrick L. Finley
45.
Julieta Zuniga
46.
Charles and Judy Tore
47.
Virginia and Charles Jenner
48.
Bob Burleson
49.
Wendy and Brian Lukas
50.
Amy Kronenberz
51.
Martin Jay and Catherine Sellylor
52.
David H. Raulet and Alesia H. Connelly (2)
53.
Elizabeth and Lawrence J. Waldron
54.
Juliet Lamont
55.
Mark B. Baldridge
56.
John Coveney
57.
Marcy Greenhunt
58.
David Room
59.
Elyce Judith
60.
Allen King
61.
Peter Meyer
62.
Elisabeth Bittner
63.
Ann-Elise Emerson
64.
Margie Gurdziel and Dick and Spencer Ingels
65.
Ann Campbell
66.
Albert Magid
67.
Susan Schwartz
68.
Wendy Markel
69.
Abigail Fateman
70.
Eva Alexis Bansner
71.
Kirstin Miller
72.
John Murcko
73.
Christine Walter
74.
Robyn Erler
75.
Keith Casner
76.
Meagan Travlos
77.
Phillip Price
78.
Hubert and Genevieve Dreyfus
79.
John W. Ellwood
80.
Judy and Alan Ziajka
81.
Wesley Stahler
82.
Vonnie Gurgin
83.
Bob Jacobsen
84.
Elizabeth C. and Robert J. Burrell
85.
Robert and Marianne Fisher
86.
Rebecca Sutton
87.
Susanne H. Lowenthal
88.
Ned and Janis Dairiki
89.
David Rinaldo
90.
Martha Baker
91.
Bernard P. Rothermel
92.
William A. Falik
93.
Anthony Bernhardt and Lynn Feintech
94.
Mary Louise Zernicke
95.
Eric Wasserman
96.
Anne Marselis, Saint John’s Neighbors
97.
Elizabeth Shaughnessy
98.
Alan Gould
99.
Diane A. Tokugawa
100. Norman
P. and Eleanor J. Moscow and Anita C. Eblé
101. Judy
Ziajka
102. Jill
Korte
103. Mary
Harrow
104. Carolyn
Holm
105. John
and Kay Lyman
106. Bill
Weiss
107. Peter
Berck
108. Gibor
Basri
109. Patricia
Bulitt
110. Barbara
Gilbert
111. Jody
Hinshaw
112. L.T.
Wallace
113. Jim
Sweeney
114. Dan
and Shirley Dean
115. Marcia
Tanner and Winsor Soule
116. Neighbors
on Urban Creeks
117. Nick
Pilch
118. Tom
Edwards
119. Peter
Klatt
120. Joan
Sprinson
121. Carolyn
Winters
122. Rosemary
Green
123. Norman
K. Glendenning
124.
Juliet Lamont, Phil Price, Alan Gould, Diane Tokugawa, Valerie
Bach and Jim Cassell, LOCCNA; Steve Donnelly, Urban Creeks Council; Elyce
Judith, Strawberry Creek Restoration Group; Tom and Jane Kelly, Strawberry
Creek Restoration Project; John Steere, Halcyon Neighborhood Association and
Berkeley Partners for Parks; Richard Register and Kirstin Miller, Ecocity
Builders and Friends of Strawberry Creek; Susan Schwartz; Carol Thornton; Norman
La Force, East Bay Public Lands Committee; Robert Hass; Karen Hester, How
Berkeley Can you Be? and Berkeley Earth Day; Paul Rauber; Christopher Kroll;
Vikrant Sood; Wendy Peters Moschetti; Mukul Malhotra; Daniel Caraco; Janice
Thomas; Zinna Riley; Chad Markell; Dr. Ashok Gadgil; Mark Sippola; Beth Lamont;
Jim Sharp; Daniella Thompson; Mark O’Leary; Gina Blus; John Murcko; Christine
Walters; Jill Thomas; Bob Marsh; Patti Marsh; Scott Eitapence; Mi-Yung Rhee;
Paul Downs; Brenda Montano; Fran Segal; Patricia Bulitt; David Ceaser; Steve
Bloom; Lisa Lackey; Gary D. Smith; Jane Eiseley; Fran Berges; Fran Rachel
125. George
and Jacqueline Ivelich
126. Gus
Yates
127. Denise
Glover
128. Lydia
Tanji and Roger Garcia
129. Whitney
Hischier and Simon Morris
130. Margaret
Bogle
Item 21: HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee for the
Jubilee Village
131. Revised
report, submitted by Housing Department (PDF, 2 MB)
Item 27:
Pedestrian Right-of-Way Enforcement
132. Attachments
to report, submitted by the Police Department (PDF, 294 KB)
133. Brett
Brooks
Free
Information on Local Policy Issues
134. Samantha
Johnson, Art and Education Media, Inc.
Budget and Service Comparison Charts
135. Charts,
submitted by the Office of the Mayor (PDF, 8 MB)
