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. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will
be taken up after the "Action Calendar" unless the Council reorders
the agenda.
1.
Bond Authorization for the Thousand Oaks Heights Applicant
Funded Utility Undergrounding Assessment District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve two Resolutions: 1) amending Resolution No. 62,412N.S.,
Resolution of Intention, to exercise a contingent obligation election ,
determining assessments remaining unpaid and authorizing issuance of limited
obligation bonds; and 2) authorizing issuance of limited obligation bonds,
approving the form and substance of the fiscal agent agreement, bond purchase
contract, preliminary official statement and continuing disclosure certificate,
providing for the form, execution and issuance bonds, and authorizing related
actions and execution of related documents in connection with the issuance,
sale and delivery of the bonds.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Fran David,
Finance, 981-7300
2.
Contract: Janitorial Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with
Universal Building Services for janitorial services at 2636/2640 Martin Luther
King Jr. Way, 1925 Derby Street and 2809 Telegraph Avenue, Mental Health
Division locations, increasing the amount by $47,000 for a total contract
amount not to exceed $97,000, and extending the term to November 30, 2004.
Financial Implications: State Realignment and Medi-Cal funds $47,000
Contact:
Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
3.
Contract: Janitorial Services
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with
Township Building Services, Inc., for janitorial services at 2636/2640 Martin
Luther King, Jr. Way, 1925 Derby Street and 3283 Adeline Street, Mental Health
Division locations, for the period December 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, for
an amount not to exceed $10,000, with authority to enter into a maximum of four
(4) one year extension options, for a total amount not to exceed $87,264 for
the period through June 30, 2009.
Financial Implications: State Realignment and Federal Medicaid funds
$10,000.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
4.
Contract: Jubilee Restoration
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to amend the scope of services of the contract
with Jubilee Restoration to allow Jubilee to use the $26,000 allocation for
general organizational support and releasing the funds in one lump sum.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Stephen Barton,
Housing, 981-5400
5.
Contract: Design Services for Shorebird Nature Center Trailer
Replacement
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with
Gelfand Partners for design services and construction observation of the
Shorebird Nature Center Trailer Replacement in an amount not to exceed $71,820.
Financial Implications: Marina Operations and Maintenance Fund $49,967;
Proposition 12 Fund $290,000.
Contact: Marc Seleznow,
Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6700
6.
Rescind Duplicative Resolutions Supporting an Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing Policy (CF 62-03)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution rescinding: 1) Resolution No.
55,346N.S., Recycled Paper; 2) Resolution No. 55,286N.S., Recycled Paper
Products; 3) Resolution No. 58,704N.S., Redwood Products; 4) Resolutions No.
55,559N.S., No. 59,595N.S., No. 58,291N.S., Tropical Hardwoods; and 4)
Resolution No. 61,724N.S., Wood Products as duplicative of the Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing Policy, Resolution No. 62,693-N.S.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact:
Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
7.
Contract: Vasco Road Landfill Agreement with Republic Service,
Inc.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to extend the Vasco Road Landfill Agreement with
Republic Service, Inc. for one year, from January 1, 2005 though December 31,
2005 at a cost of $2,600,000.
Financial Implications: Refuse Fund $2,600,000.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux,
Public Works, 981-6300
8.
Grant: Repaving Gilman Street
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the filing of an application for Federal Surface Transportation
Program Funding for repaving Gilman Street; committing the necessary
non-federal match for the project; stating the assurance of the City to
complete the project; and authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant and
to execute any resultant agreements and amendments.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux,
Public Works, 981-6300
9.
Proclamation: Families with Children from China /Northern
California Day (PDF, 188 KB)
From: Councilmember Hawley
Recommendation: Approve a proclamation naming January 29, 2005 as Families with Children
from China /Northern California Day.
Contact: Miriam Hawley,
Councilmember District 5, 981-7150
10.
Presentation: Young
Latina Leadership and Mentoring Program (PDF, 69 KB)
From: Councilmember
Breland
Recommendation: Refer to the Agenda
Committee a date for a presentation by the Young Latina Leadership and
Mentoring Program.
Contact: Margaret Breland,
Councilmember District 2, 981-7120
11.
Appointment to Mental Health Commission
a. From:
Mental Health Commission (PDF, 155 KB)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution re-appointing Paul Clermont to the Mental Health
Commission, Special Public Interest Category to complete a three-year term
beginning November 17, 2004 and ending May 13, 2005.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact:
Harvey Turek, Secretary, 981-5213
b. From:
City Manager
Recommendation: The City Manager concurs
with the content and recommendations of the report.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
12.
Central American Free Trade Agreement
a. From:
Peace and Justice Commission (PDF, 392 KB)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution opposing the Central American Free Trade Agreement and
urging that the United States Congress defeat it.
Financial Implications:
Contact: Manuel Hector,
Secretary, 981-5110
b. From:
City Manager
Recommendation: The City Manager takes no
position concerning the recommendations of the Commission.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action
Calendar Public Hearing
14.
Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: 1) Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution
confirming the 2004 Annual Report of the Downtown Business Improvement District
(BID), thereby levying an annual assessment for the Downtown BID for calendar
year 2005; and
2) adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source
contract and any amendments with the Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) Main
Street program for $260,000 of Downtown BID funds to support Downtown
revitalization.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Tom Myers, Economic
Development, 981-7530
15.
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: 1) Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a
Resolution confirming the 2004 Annual Report of the Solano Avenue Business
Improvement District (BID), thereby levying an annual assessment for the Solano
Avenue BID for calendar year 2005; and 2) adopt a Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with the Solano Avenue
Association (SAA) for $36,000 of BID funds.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Tom Myers, Economic Development, 981-7530
16.
Grant: 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing
and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution: 1) authorizing the City Manager to
accept $60,906 in Federal Funds from the 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG) Program to be used to fund overtime costs associated with a Violence
Suppression Program for a period of approximately 24 months; and 2) utilizing
$6,767 from the existing 2003 State COPS Grant, to cover the required local
match.
Financial Implications: Grant Revenue $60,906; State Cops Grant $6,767.
Contact: Roy Meisner,
Police, 981-5700
17.
Non-Exclusive Rubbish Hauling Franchise
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt the first reading of
an Ordinance granting non-exclusive franchise for rubbish collection and
transportation to Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling Company and directing the
City Manager to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with this company.
Financial Implications: Refuse Fund Increased revenue.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
18.
Fees for Sunday Parking at Oxford Lot
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 59,789-N.S. to apply fees to Sunday parking at the Oxford
Parking Lot during the hours generally in effect at other City-owned parking
garages/lots, effective December 2004.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Peter Hillier,
Transportation, 981-7010
