Action: Moved, seconded, carried
(Worthington/Maio) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as
indicated:
1.
Enact Supplementary
Retirement and Income Plan III Ordinance and Amend Supplementary Retirement and
Income Plan II Ordinance
(PDF, 4 MB) (First reading January 25, 2005 –
Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the second reading of two Ordinances: 1) to enact Berkeley
Municipal Code Chapter 4.39 (Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan III) for
employees represented by the Berkeley Police Association or persons who are no
longer employed by the City but were formerly represented by the Berkeley
Police Association; and 2) to amend Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 4.38
(Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II) to transfer police employee
assets from the Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II to the new
Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan III.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: David Hodgkins,
Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Ordinance No.
6,837–N.S. (PDF, 1 MB) and Ordinance No.
6,838–N.S. (PDF, 285 KB) Effective March 10, 2005.
2.
Guidelines Governing Pay-and-Display Parking Stations
(PDF, 1 MB) (First readings January
25, 2005 – Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the second reading
of three Ordinances amending the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) to add
additional language regarding procedures, guidelines or rules governing the
usage of pay-and-display stations: 1) Chapter 14.04 to add Sections 14.04.143
and 14.04.146; 2) Chapter 14.40, to amend Sections 14.40.040, 14.40.020,
14.40.030 and 14.40.040; and 3) to amend Chapter 14.52.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Peter Hillier,
Transportation, 981-7010
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,839–N.S.
(PDF, 98 KB), Ordinance No.
6,840–N.S. (PDF, 186 KB) and Ordinance No.
6,841–N.S. (PDF, 928 KB)
Effective March 10, 2005.
3.
Minutes for Approval (PDF,
1 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for Council meetings of January 18, 2005 (closed),
January 24, 2005 (closed), and January 25, 2005 (regular).
Contact: Sara T. Cox, City
Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Minutes for January 18 and January 25
(regular) held over to March 8, 2005 at the request of Councilmember
Spring. Approved minutes for January
24, 2005 (closed).
4.
Needle Exchange (PDF,
162 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: Sara T. Cox, City
Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,800–N.S.
(PDF, 98 KB)
5.
Fee Waiver: Center for the Education of Infant Deaf (CEID) (CF 42-04)
a. From:
City Manager (PDF, 681 KB)
Recommendation: Deny the request from CEID
to: 1) refund $6,038 in zoning fees and
2) waive $70,928 in building permit fees for new construction at 1035 Grayson.
Financial Implications: Permit Service Center (PSC) Fund – $76,966.
Contact: Dan Marks,
Planning, 981-7400
b. From:
City Manager (PDF, 58 KB)
Recommendation: Refer to the budget
process.
Contact:
Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7000
Action: Approved
recommendation to deny the request for refund and fee waiver. Councilmember Moore referred the item to the
budget process.
6.
Contract: Public Health Laboratory Services
(PDF, 274 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with the
State of California Department of Health Services Microbial Disease Laboratory
for laboratory tests for diseases of public health significance to increase the
amount by $211,988 for a total contract amount not to exceed $635,203 and to
extend the term to June 30, 2005.
Financial Implications: Various Funds – $211,988.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,801–N.S.
(PDF, 131 KB)
7.
Classification: Housing Inspector Supervisor
(PDF, 720 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 61,840–N.S. Classification and Salary Resolution for Public
Employees Union Local One employees, to revise the classification of
Supervising Housing Inspector and change the title to Housing Inspector
Supervisor.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: David Hodgkins,
Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,802–N.S.
(PDF, 65 KB) Referred to the City Manager by
Councilmember Moore.
8.
Classifications: Central Services (PDF,
910 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
amending Resolution No. 61,807–N.S., Classification/Salary for SEIU Local 790
employees to revise and change titles for three classifications: Offset
Equipment Operator to Central Services Technician; Printing Services Supervisor
to Central Services Supervisor, and City Services Aide to Central Services
Aide.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: David Hodgkins,
Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,803–N.S.
(PDF, 98 KB)
9.
Workers’ Compensation State of California Self-Insurance Funds
Fee Assessment (PDF, 766 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing payment to the State of California Department of Industrial
Relations for FY 2005 fees associated for costs of administering the Workers’
Compensation Program in an amount not to exceed $93,841.
Financial Implications: Workers’ Compensation Fund – $ 93,841.
Contact: David Hodgkins,
Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,804–N.S.
(PDF, 79 KB)
10.
Contract: 1947 Center Street, Second Floor Tenant Improvements
(PDF, 285 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the plans and specifications for the
1947 Center Street, Second Floor Tenant Improvements; 2) accepting the bid of
Page Construction Company; 3) waiving permit fees; and 4) authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract and any amendments in an amount not to exceed
$300,000.
Financial Implications: Building Purchases and Management Fund – $300,000.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux,
Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,805–N.S.
(PDF, 85 KB)
11.
Purchase Order: Front-Loading and Rear-Loading Containers
(PDF, 4 326 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept bids from
Wastequip McLaughlin for front-loading and rear-loading containers and execute
a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for FY 2005-07.
Financial Implications: Refuse Collection/Disposal Fund – $150,000.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux,
Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 62,806–N.S.
(PDF, 64 KB)
12.
Oppose the Development of Casino-Style Gaming Establishments
in the Bay Area (PDF, 176 KB)
From: Councilmembers Maio and Capitelli and Mayor Bates
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
declaring the Council’s opposition to the establishment of casinos and
legalized gambling within its municipal borders or any other Bay Area
community; and request the City Clerk send a letter to the Bureau of Indian
Affairs indicating the Council’s opposition to such establishments.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact:
Linda Maio, Councilmember District 1, 981-7110; Laurie Capitelli, Councilmember
District 5, 981-7150; Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 62,807–N.S. (PDF, 114 KB) (Abstain – Worthington) as amended by Mayor Bates.
