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Agenda
Berkeley
City Council meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers – 2134 Martin
Luther King Jr. Way
Teleconference Location – 1636
Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
Tom Bates, Mayor
Councilmembers:
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District 1 – Linda Maio |
District 5 – Laurie
Capitelli |
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District 2 – Darryl Moore
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District 6 – Betty Olds |
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District 3 – Max Anderson
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District 7 – Kriss
Worthington |
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District 4 – Dona Spring |
District 8 – Gordon
Wozniak |
This
meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code
Section 54953, Teleconferencing. Any
member of the public may attend this meeting at either location. Questions regarding this matter may be
addressed to Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
The
City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. The
Mayor may exercise a two minute speaking limitation to comments from
Councilmembers. Meetings will adjourn
at 11:00 p.m. - any items outstanding at that time will be carried over to a
date/time to be specified.
Preliminary Matters
Roll Call
Ceremonial Matters: In addition to those
items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.
1.
Presentation:
Mayor/Youth Representative
City Manager Comments: The City Manager may make announcements
or provide information to the City Council in the form of an oral report. The Council will not take action on such
items but may request the City Manager place a report on a future agenda for
discussion.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar Items Only
Consent Calendar
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.
Items that
are removed from the Consent Calendar and deemed by the Mayor to be
controversial in nature will be considered at the end of the agenda. The Mayor will call for public comments on
items on the Consent Calendar. For each
item, the Mayor will entertain one speaker in support and ask that persons in
the audience who are also in support stand to be recognized. The Mayor will then entertain one speaker in
opposition and follow the same process for the speaker in support. If the Mayor determines that there are
several persons wishing to speak to the item, the item will be removed from the
Consent Calendar and considered at the end of the agenda.
1.
Formal Bid
Solicitations and Request for Proposals (PDF, 250 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve the request for proposals (RFP) that will be, or is planned to
be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division.
Financial Implications: Capital Improvement Fund -
$50,000
Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300
2.
Appropriations Limit
for FY 2008 (PDF, 271 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution providing notice that:
1. Council will adopt an appropriations limit for FY 2008 at its meeting of June 26, 2007; and
2. The amount of the limit and the background material used in its calculation will be available for public review by June 11, 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300
3.
Fireman's Fund
Heritage-Employee Grant Program (PDF, 245 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a
grant, and any amendments, from Fireman's Fund Heritage-Employee Grant Program
in the amount of $44,500 to develop a comprehensive water rescue program for
the City of Berkeley.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Debra Pryor, Fire, 981-3473
4.
Contracts:
Community-Based Mental Health Services (PDF, 239 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts and
any amendments with Fred Finch Youth Center for intensive mental health support
services to youth in an amount not to exceed $151,260 and YEAH, under the
fiscal auspices of the Lutheran Church of the Cross, for transition aged youth
services in an amount not to exceed $102,917 for the period June 1, 2007
through June 30, 2008;
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services,
981-5100
5. Contract Amendment:
Berkeley Food and Housing Project (PDF, 240 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing
the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with the Berkeley Food &
Housing Project for operating funding for the Russell Street Residence
supportive housing facility, in an amount not to exceed $135,000.
Financial Implications: See
report
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services,
981-5100
6. Subdivision and Lease:
Ursula Sherman Village (PDF, 439 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing
the City Manager to consider an application to subdivide the City-owned
property currently under lease to Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
and prepare lease agreements for the two new parcels to allow for the
financing, development, and continued operation of emergency and transitional
housing on-site.
Financial Implications: See
report
Contact: Lisa Caronna, Housing, 981-5400
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement and Housing
Trust Fund Regulatory Agreement that in the event Project-Based Section 8
assistance to the Oxford Plaza Apartments project is terminated for reasons
unrelated to any default by the Borrower under Section 8 requirements, the City
Council agrees to permit Housing staff and the City Manager to consider,
evaluate, and amend the Regulatory Agreement to increase the rent limitations
applicable to any twenty percent and thirty percent of Area Median Income Units
previously covered by Section 8 assistance, to levels no greater than the
limitations applicable to fifty percent of Area Median Income, as necessary for
the Oxford Plaza Apartments project to maintain economic feasibility in the
reasonable determination by the City.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact:
Lisa Caronna, Housing, 981-5400
8.
Classification: Revenue
Development Officer (PDF, 287 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution to amend Resolution No. 61,840–N.S., Classification
and Salary Resolution for Public Employees Union Local One, to establish the
Classification of Revenue Development Officer with a salary range of $6,395 -
7,730 per month effective June 24, 2007.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $23,875
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
9. Zoning Amendments:
Telegraph Avenue Permit Streamlining for Economic Assistance (PDF, 16 MB)
From: City Manager
Financial Implications: See
report
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development,
981-7400
10.
Contract: Phlebotomist
Services
(PDF, 245 KB) (To Be Delivered)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and
any amendments with Central Medical Laboratory, Inc. to provide phlebotomist
services for the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually
for all services and expenses for the term ending June 31, 2010.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Douglas N. Hambleton, Police, 981-5900
11.
Increase Purchase Order
for Alameda County Medical Center (PDF, 249 KB) (To Be Delivered)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase Purchase
Order No. 61813 to Alameda County Medical Center for sexual assault
examinations by $22,000 for a total amount not to exceed $47,000 for FY2008.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $22,000
Contact: Douglas N. Hambleton, Police, 981-5900
12.
Contract: Gilman Street Overlay Project (PDF, 540 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution:
1.
Approving plans and specifications for the Gilman
Street Overlay Project, 07-10211-C;
2.
Accepting the bid of Interstate Grading & Paving,
Inc.;
3.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
in an amount not to exceed $824,615.40.
Financial Implications: Various funds - $824,615
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
13. Contract: South Berkeley Street Reconstruction Project
(PDF, 450 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1.
Approving plans and specifications for the South
Berkeley Street Reconstruction Project, 07-10198-C;
2.
Accepting the bid of Gallagher & Burk, Inc.;
3.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract, in
an amount not to exceed $767,585.
Financial Implications: Various
funds - $767,585
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
14.
Final Tract Map 7581:
2530 Tenth Street (PDF, 208 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the final map of Tract Map 7581, a seven
unit commercial condominium located at 2530 Tenth Street.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
15.
Declaration of Intent -
FY 2008 Street Lighting Assessments (PDF, 321 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution to:
1.
Approve the Engineer's Report, Street Lighting
Assessment District 1982-1, dated April 2007; and
2.
Set a public hearing for June 26, 2007 for FY 2007
of assessments of Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1982-1.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
16.
FY 2008 Transportation
Development Act Article 3 Fund Allocation (PDF, 271 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution:
1.
Authorizing the City Manager to submit an
allocation request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds in the amount of $30,000
in FY 2008 for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Education program;
2.
Declaring that the City of Berkeley is
eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section
99234 of the Public Utilities Code.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
17.
Audit: Fire Department
Ambulance Billing (PDF, 324 KB)
From:
Auditor
Recommendation:
Request the City Manager to report back before September 2008 regarding
the implementation status of each of the City Auditor's recommendations in the
attached report, and every six months thereafter, until all recommendations
have been implemented.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ann-Marie Hogan, Auditor,
981-6750
18. Amended and Restated
Lease and Settlement Agreement with Boykin (PDF, 6 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance
No. 6,981–N.S. authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated
Lease ("Amended Lease") and related Settlement Agreement with Boykin
Berkeley LLC ("Boykin"), the owner of the Doubletree Hotel
("Hotel") located at the Berkeley Marina for a term effective from
August 7, 2004 through December 31, 2058.
Financial Implications: See
report
Contact: Marc Seleznow, Parks, Recreation and
Waterfront, 981-6700
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 6,982–N.S. and Ordinance No.
6,983–N.S:
1) Adopting a description of the
program for the acquisition of real property for the Redevelopment Plan for the
West Berkeley Redevelopment Project Area, and related actions
2) Adopting a description of the
program for the acquisition of real property for the redevelopment plan for the
Savo Island Redevelopment Project Area.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and
Development, 981-7400
Council Consent Items
From:
Mayor Bates
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Wise Allen for a
two year term to the Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
From:
Mayor Bates
Recommendation:
Request the City Manager to:
1.
Refer the review of the City of Berkeley's hiring
process as it pertains to the consideration of conviction history, including
but not limited to the application, the application review process and whether
a nexus between a conviction and the vacant position must exist prior to a
rejection of an applicant,
2.
Return to Council with a report and recommendation
that ensures equal opportunity employment opportunities for people re-entering
the workforce after prison.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
22. United States Food and
Farm Bill (PDF, 201 KB)
From: Councilmember Maio
Recommendation:
That City Council recommends to our federal representatives a Farm Bill
that aligns United States food and farm policy with our public health policy
and supports healthful and affordable food.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1,
981-7110
23.
City Co-Sponsorship of
the 21st Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival (PDF, 193 KB)
From:
Councilmember Anderson
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving co-sponsorship of the 21st Annual Berkeley
Juneteenth Festival to be held on Sunday, June 17, 2007.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Max Anderson, Councilmember, District 3,
981-7130
24.
Opposition to Reduction
of Transit Funding in the Governor's FY 2008 Budget (PDF, 206 KB)
From:
Councilmember Capitelli
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the accompanying resolution opposing
Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal to transfer funds earmarked for transit into
the General Fund; and that the City Manager direct staff to write letters to
the Governor and our state elected officials informing them of our position.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Laurie Capitelli, Councilmember, District 5,
981-7150
25. Deadline Extension For
Condominium Conversion Fee Waiver (PDF, 208 KB)
From:
Councilmember Capitelli
Recommendation:
Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending BMC 21.28.065:
1.
Extending the deadline for complete applications for
condominium conversion from July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 (21.28.065 A2);
2.
Delaying the sunset provision of the TIC exception
from July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 for those applications in process before
May 31, 2007 (all other restrictions apply) (21.28.065 A3)
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Laurie Capitelli, Councilmember, District 5,
981-7150
26.
Budget Surplus
Allocation: SAVE the BAY (PDF, 194 KB)
From:
Councilmember Olds
Recommendation:
That the City Council pass a resolution to approve a grant of $250.00 to
be funded from Councilmember Olds' surplus non-personnel budget to Save the Bay
for education programs.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $250
Contact: Betty Olds, Councilmember, District 6, 981-7160
27. Budget Surplus
Allocation: Citizens for East Shore Parks (PDF, 194 KB)
From: Councilmember Olds
Recommendation: That the City Council pass a
resolution to approve a grant of $250.00 to be funded from Councilmember Olds’
surplus non-personnel budget to the Citizens for East Shore Parks to help fund
the restoration of the Berkeley Meadow.
Financial Implications: General
Fund - $250
Contact: Betty Olds, Councilmember, District 6,
981-7160
28.
Halcyon Commons
Rejuvenation Project (PDF, 204 KB)
From:
Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation:
That the Berkeley City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the gift of
the three elements of the Halcyon Commons Rejuvenation Project:
1.
Archway at north end of the park with the words
HALCYON COMMONS and animal cutouts related to park history;
2.
Bronze-cast sculpture of halcyon bird (a kingfisher
associated with peace), which was planned as part of the original park design
3.
Refurbishment of the south end of the park,
including in-fill planting from park palette and placement of boulders and
flagstone.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District
7, 981-7170
29.
Residential
Preferential Parking Fee (PDF, 192 KB)
From:
Councilmember Wozniak
Recommendation:
The City Council recommends the City Manager review the City of
Berkeley’s Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) fee to ensure that they are
adequate to cover the costs of this ongoing program and report back to council
in October 2007 with recommendations for possible fee increases.
Financial Implications: Unknown
Contact: Gordon Wozniak, Councilmember, District 8,
981-7180
30.
Landscaped Traffic
Barriers (PDF, 189 KB)
From:
Councilmember Spring
Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager the funding of the landscaping of permanent
traffic calming barriers in the North Shattuck area from the traffic calming
budget allocation as determined by the City Manager.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember,
District 4, 981-7140
Action Calendar – Appeals
Please be advised that the Mayor will allow up to
five minutes for both the applicant and appellant to make any relevant comments
to the Council prior to their deliberation and determination to do one of the
following 1) affirm the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board and dismiss
the appeal; 2) refer the matter back to the Zoning Adjustments Board; or 3) set
the matter for public hearing at a future date. No additional public comment will be entertained.
31. LPC Appeal: 1300 Martin
Luther King Jr. - Maybeck House
a. From: City Manager (PDF, 259 KB)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to affirm the
decision of the Landmarks Preservation Commission to designate 1300 Martin
Luther King Jr. Way, the Maybeck House, a City of Berkeley Landmark, and
dismissing the appeal.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development,
981-7400
b.
Appeal
c.
Communications
1. None.
32. ZAB Appeal: 2629-2635 Ashby Ave - Wright's Garage
a. From: City Manager (PDF, 431 KB) (To Be Delivered)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution affirming the decision of the Zoning Adjustment Board
to approve Use Permit No. 06-10000098 to convert an existing three-unit
commercial building (The Wright's Garage Building) into a 4 to 7 unit
commercial building; and to change uses to one restaurant, one exercise/dance
study, and up to 5 retail spaces, and dismissing the appeal.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development,
981-7400
b.
Appeal
1. Elmwood Merchants Association (PDF, 623 KB)
2. Elmwood Neighborhood Association (PDF, 546 KB)
c.
Communications
1. 89 Communications (PDF, 11 MB) (Please refer to Item 32c1, Communications Index and Packet, in the June 12, 2007 Council Agenda Packet)
Action Calendar – Old Business
33. Public Commons for
Everyone Initiative (PDF, 230 KB) (Continued
from May 22, 2007)
a.
From: City Manager (PDF, 95 KB)
(May
8, 2007)
Recommendation:
That Council discusses and provides direction on options to:
1. Restrict smoking in public areas in commercial zones.
2. Install better directional signage to public restrooms.
3. Develop prohibitions and increased fines for public urination and defecation.
4. Provide for strict enforcement of all existing laws affecting the quality of life in public spaces and parks
5. Reduce warning provisions associated with regulation prohibiting lying on the sidewalk.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Jim Hynes, Office of the City Manager,
981-7000
b. From: Homeless Commission, Mental Health Commission
and Human Welfare Commission (PDF, 86 KB) (May 8, 2007)
Recommendation: The Homeless, Mental Health, and
Human Welfare and Community Action Commissions recommend the Mayor and City
Council to not take any action on May 8, 2007 on any of the proposals and
recommendations contained in the Public
Commons for Everyone Initiative or the City Manager’s workplan submitted to
Council on March 27, 2007.
Additionally, the Commissions recommend that:
1. The Mayor and Council direct staff to provide additional information in order for the Commissions to properly advise the Mayor and Council. Without more detailed information, the Commissions believe they cannot support any elements of the proposal or workplan items.
2. The Mayor and Council allocate more money to a variety of needed services.
3. The Mayor, Council, and staff consult with the Commissions throughout the development of staff recommendations for implementation.
4. The Mayor hold a joint meeting with the Homeless Commission, the Mental Health Commission, and the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission to discuss the PCEI and staff workplan, preferably prior to May 8, 2007 City Council meeting.
Financial Implications Unknown
Contact:
Jennifer Vasquez, Homeless Commission Secretary, 981-5400
c. From: Mayor (PDF, 101 KB) (May 22, 2007)
Supplemental Report (PDF, 93 KB) (May 22, 2007)
Recommendation:
Request that the City Manager return to the City Council by November 20,
2007 with:
1. A plan to increase the number of parking meters and the parking meter fees to generate income for PCEI and allied programs;
2. Support the City Manager’s request for a 6 month FTE and ask that the City Manager draft program plans for diversion, street outreach teams, and community policing with input from the relevant commissions;
3. Draft language for a no-smoking ordinance in commercial areas and refer to Community Health Commission;
4. A plan for improving signage and accessible hours for public bathrooms;
5. Draft language for an ordinance prohibiting public urination and defecation as an infraction and refer to the Police Review Commission;
6. A plan to adhere and enforce our existing laws pertaining to street behavior (see list in City Manager’s PCEI report of May 8th), and draft language to amend BMC 13.36.015 Lying on Sidewalks and rescind Resolution 61,042–N.S, and refer to the Police Review Commission;
7. A plan for public seating, economic development and redirecting street donations refer to the Economic Development;
8. A proposal to expand supportive housing opportunities linking Housing Trust Fund with Mental Health Services Act and other funds and refer to the Housing Advisory Commission; and,
9. Solicit feedback and proposals from the Mental Health, Homeless, Community Health, Police Review, Housing Advisory, and the Human Welfare and Community Action Commissions and key community stakeholders for consideration by the Council at the November 20th City Council meeting.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
d.
From:
Mayor Bates (PDF, 255 KB) (June 12, 2007)
Recommendation:
Request that the City Manager include exploration of creating
"designated smoking areas", along with drafting language for a
no-smoking ordinance in commercial areas.
As defined in the May 22nd PCEI item, this issue will be referred to the
Community Health Commission for review and input.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
e.
From: Councilmember
Worthington (PDF, 202 KB) (June
12, 2007)
Recommendation:
1.
Compile information on number of citations issued,
prosecuted and convicted on quality of life citations currently happening in
Berkeley, as well as adjoining jurisdictions.
2.
Compile information on estimated cost of District
Attorney time, Public Defender time, court time and police time for existing
and proposed quality of life citations in Berkeley and nearby jurisdictions.
3.
Delay consideration of any ordinance banning sitting
on the sidewalk for one year until we see the results of a trial period of
these other recommendations.
4.
Delay implementation of urination ordinance (if
proposed) until there is an increase in the number of public toilets and
increased availability of existing public toilets.
5.
Implement community involved policing features such
as increasing police beat walking and communication with businesses, residents
and the whole community and implementation of a dedicated cell phone or page
should not be delayed for sixth months.
6.
Sever recommendation number 6.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District
7, 981-7170
34. Discussion and
Direction: 2008/2009 FY Budget – Including New Referrals
a.
From City Manager (PDF, 467 KB)
Recommendation:
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Tracy Vesely, Budget Manager, 981-7000
b. New Referrals:
1. Allocating $1 Million to the Housing Trust Fund in Fiscal Year 2008 (PDF, 248 KB) (To Be Delivered)
From:
Housing Advisory Commission
Recommendation:
Approve allocating $1 million to the Housing Trust Fund in Fiscal Year
2008.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Oscar A. Sung,
Commission Secretary, 981-5410
From: Mayor Bates
Recommendation: Request that the City Council
refer to the 2008-2009 Biennial budget process $50,000 in one-time only funds
for development of an implementation plan for Berkeley Assessment, Screening,
Treatment and Referral (Be A STAR) program for healthy child development.
Financial Implications: General
Fund - $50,000
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
3. Budget
Referral: Hypertension Program (PDF, 252 KB)
From:
Mayor Bates
Recommendation:
Request that the City Council refer to the 2008-2009 biennial budget
process $100,000 in one-time only funds for the Hypertension Prevention and
Treatment Program delivered through the Public Health division and in
partnership with Lifelong Medical Care, Inc.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $100,000
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor,
981-7100
4. Co-Sponsorship
of the 9th Annual “Run for Peace”
(PDF, 196 KB)
From:
Councilmember Maio
Recommendation:
That the City of Berkeley:
1.
Co-Sponsor the 9th Annual "Run for Peace"
organized by the United Nations Association-USA, East Bay Chapter to be held in
Cesar Chavez Park on Sunday, October 7, 2007;
2.
Waive all permit fees associated with the 9th annual
"Run for Peace";
3.
Contribute $1,000 toward the organization of the 9th
annual "Run for Peace" event.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1,
981-7110
5. Budget
Referral: Housing Rights, Inc. (PDF, 233 KB)
From:
Councilmember Moore
Recommendation:
That the Berkeley City Council refers $6,000 to the FY2008-2009 budget
process for Housing Rights, Inc. to help fill a gap in services.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $6,000
Contact: Darryl Moore, Councilmember, District 2,
981-7120
6. Budget
Referral: Berkeley Youth Alternatives' Girls' Twilight Basketball (PDF, 238 KB)
From:
Councilmember Moore
Recommendation:
That the Berkeley City Council refers $45,000 to the FY2008-2009 budget
process to maintain funding for Berkeley Youth Alternatives' Girls' Twilight
Basketball.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $45,000
Contact: Darryl Moore, Councilmember, District 2,
981-7120
7. Budget
Referrals:2008 and 2009 Biennial Budget Process (PDF, 193 KB)
From: Councilmember Anderson
Recommendation: Request the City Manager develop
a proposal and cost estimate to restore funding to
1.
BOSS in the amount of $49,434,
2.
The South Berkeley Community Church in the amount of
$10,000,
3.
The Berkeley Drop-In Center in the amount of $13,683
4.
YA/YA California in the amount of $25,000 for FY
2008 and 2009 biennial budget deliberations.
Financial Implications: See
report
Contact: Max Anderson, Councilmember, District 3,
981-7130
8. City
Sponsorship Of The 33rd Annual Solano Stroll (PDF, 216 KB)
From:
Councilmember Capitelli
Recommendation:
That the City of Berkeley cosponsor the 2007 Solano Stroll to be held on
Solano Avenue on Sunday, September 9, 2007; that the Council
1.
Give permission for use of the name of the City of
Berkeley and the City's logo in media coverage of the Solano Avenue Stroll
(this includes print, internet, radio and television media);
2.
Provide services from Police, Transportation and
Public Works departments.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Laurie Capitelli, Councilmember, District 5,
981-7150
9.
Budget Referral: Sweatshop-Free Ordinance
Implementation
a.
From: Councilmember Worthington (PDF, 202 KB)
Recommendation:
Refer to the budget review process a recommendation to appropriate $
35,000 to fund the Sweat free Consortium as well as additional staffing needs
of the City of Berkeley Purchasing Department to implement the Sweatshop-Free
Ordinance.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $35,000
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District
7, 981-7170
b.
From: City Manager (PDF, KB) (Continued
from May 22, 2007)
(Information report that was moved to the Action Calendar
at the April 30, 2007 Agenda Committee meeting.)
Recommendation:
Discussion and direction.
Contact: Michael Caplan, Office of the City Manager,
981-7000
10. Budget Referral:
$280,000 for BOSS Ursula Sherman Village Project (PDF, 361 KB)
From: Councilmember
Worthington
Recommendation: That the
Council refer to the budget process a one-time request of $280,000 for BOSS
(Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency) to complete rehabilitation and
construction for Ursula Sherman Village project including the Harrison House
Singles Program, Families Program, and the Children’s Learning Center.
Financial Implications: General
Fund - $280,000
Contact: Kriss
Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
Public Comment – Items Not Listed on the Agenda
Information Reports
35. Status Report: Instant
Runoff Voting for Municipal Elections (PDF, 753 KB) (To Be Delivered)
From: City Manager
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
36. Investment Report:
Quarter Ended March 31, 2007 (PDF, 2 MB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300
37.
The Work Force Report
(PDF, 354 KB)
From:
City Manager
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
38.
Unrepresented Temporary
Employees (PDF, 240 KB)
From:
City Manager
Contact: David W. Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
39.
Update: Implementation
of FUND$ Change Management Audit Recommendations (PDF, 262 KB)
From:
City Manager
Contact: Chris Mead, Information Technology, 981-6500
40.
LPC NOD: 2611 Ashby Avenue (PDF, 4 MB)
From:
City Manager
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development,
981-7400
41.
LPC NOD 2307 Piedmont
Avenue (PDF, 4 MB)
From:
City Manager
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development,
981-7400
42.
Installation of
Surveillance Cameras (PDF, 209 KB) (To Be Delivered)
From:
City Manager
Contact: Douglas N. Hambleton, Police, 981-5900
43.
Amendment to Fiscal
Year 2007 Audit Plan: Police Asset Forfeiture Account (PDF, 237 KB)
From:
Auditor
Contact:
Ann-Marie Hogan, Auditor, 981-6750
Adjournment
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or deny a use permit or variance for a project the following requirements and
restrictions apply: 1) No lawsuit
challenging a City decision to deny (Code Civ. Proc. '1094.6(b)) or approve
(Gov. Code 65009(c)(5)) a use permit or variance may be filed more than 90 days
after the date the Notice of Decision of the action of the City Council is
mailed. Any lawsuit not filed within that 90-day period will be barred. 2) In any lawsuit that may be filed against
a City Council decision to approve or deny a use permit or variance, the issues
and evidence will be limited to those raised by you or someone else, orally or
in writing, at a public hearing or prior to the close of the last public
hearing on the project.
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Item
33: Public Commons for Everyone Initiative
1. Vincent Casalaina, Willard Neighborhood Association
2. Doris Moskowitz
Anti-Discrimination
Ordinance
3.
Barbara Ann Berwick
Replant
Piedmont Way
4. Bob Joyce
Himalayan
Fair
5. Troy Reicherter
Washington
Elementary Solar Panel Project
6. Juliet Lamont
Budget
Cuts – Civic Arts Coordinator
7. Lisa Bullwinkel, Berkeley Cultural Trust
Whistle-Blowing Residents
8. Anne Whyte
WiFi
9. Leonard Schwartzburd
Bus Lanes on Telegraph
10. Doris Moskowitz
Public Transportation
11. angele@****.com
Yassir Chadly
12. Ying Mei Tcheou (3)
Bicycle Issues
13. H. Scott Prosterman (3)
Critical Mass Incident
14. Robin Wright
15. Mark Furlong
16. Jason Meggs
Green Agenda
17. Barbara Gilbert
18. Cisco DeVries, Office of Mayor Bates
Parking Lot in Elmwood District
19. Linda Moyer
Pacific Steel Casting
20. Janice Schroeder, West Berkeley Alliance
21. Martin Bourque, Ecology Center
22. Jason Kibbey, Community Environmental Advisory
Commission
Berkeley Housing Authority
23. Sharon Hudson
Telegraph Avenue: Similar to Haight Street
24. Barbara Gilbert
School Bussing
25. Barbara Gilbert
The Shipyard Art Space/Artist Evictions
26. Corbett Griffith
27. Kal Spelletich
28. Anthony Peterson
29. Todd Reed
30. Sarah Sobel
31. Rudy Rucker
32. Richard Fong
33. Herbie Hatman
34. Ray Russ
35. Susan Jette
36. Lena Strayhorn
37. Dawn Stott
38. Jonathan Spear
39. Sharon Hudson (2)
40. Natalie Schumacher
41. Christopher Schardt
42. Mary Zimmerle
43. Background information, submitted by City Manager
Priority Development Area Application
44. Memorandum, submitted by City Manager