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annotated AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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 |
Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 7:10 p.m. Absent Anderson.
Ceremonial Matters:
1.
Recognition of Chuck Mack Teamsters Union Local 70
2.
Recognition Linda Schacht Gage Berkeley Library Foundation.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda
Matters 3
Presentation: Oil
Independent Berkeley received.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only 1
Consent Calendar
Action: M/S/C (Maio/Moore) to adopt Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated: Moved Items No 31 (Cable ordinance) and No. 32 (Teleconferencing) to the Consent Calendar; removed Item No. 22 (Berkeley High School) for discussion; and removed item No. 3 (Oil Spill) from the agenda. Absent Anderson and Worthington.
1. Lease Amendment, 2118 Milvia Street (PDF, 256 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of
Ordinance 7,011N.S. authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease amendment
with N.E.W. Milvia Property, LLC, the successor in interest to NORA E. WAGNER,
TRUSTEE UTD for real property located at 2118 Milvia Street for the purpose of
leasing 3,774 square feet of additional office space for the Planning and
Development Department for the approximate period Jan. 18, 2008 and continuing
through August 31, 2011. Upon execution
of the lease, the Planning and Development Department will occupy the whole
building at 2118 Milvia Street.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,011N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
From: Councilmembers Capitelli and Maio
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an
Ordinance 7,012N.S. amending section 13.77.055 of the Berkeley Municipal Code
(BMC) (Ellis Implementation Ordinance) to adjust the base amount of relocation
payments to displaced tenants from $4,500 per unit to $8,700 per unit and that
there be an additional rent differential of $5,000 per unit for tenancies that
began prior to January 1, 1999. The
amount of $2,500 for senior, disabled and low-income tenants would remain
unchanged but households with minor children in residence would be added to the
list of tenants eligible to receive this additional relocation assistance.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Laurie Capitelli, Councilmember, District 5, 981-7150
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,012N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
3. Ratify Continue Disaster Proclamation - San Francisco Bay Oil Spill (PDF, 191 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Confirmation of the
continuance of a declaration of disaster through Resolution No. 63,887N.S.
Reviewing and Ratifying the Proclamation of Emergency by the Director of
Emergency Services and Resolution No. 63,888N.S. Reviewing and Confirming
Emergency Rules and Regulations Issued by the Director of Emergency Services
adopted November 19, 2007 relative to Bay Oil Spill
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7000
Action: Removed from agenda.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
requesting California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to delete the
Berkeley Aquatic Park Noise Barrier project from the 2008 State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) and release $1.5 million that can be allocated to
the Ed Roberts Campus as part of matching grant funding.
Financial Implications: Allows $1.5 million to be released by Caltrans and reprogrammed by the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (ACCMA) for matching funds for construction of Ed Roberts Campus.
Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7000
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,927N.S. ((Absent Anderson, Worthington)
5. Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District Annual Assessment (PDF, 241 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Reschedule the public hearing for the 2008 Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District (BID) Annual Assessment from December 18, 2007 to the regular City Council meeting of January 15, 2008.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Michael Caplan, Economic Development, 981-7530
Action: Approved recommendation.
6. 2008 Agenda Committee Meeting Schedule (PDF, 237 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
establishing the Agenda Committee regular meeting schedule for 2008.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,928N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
7. Minutes for Approval (PDF, 343 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of October 25, 2007 (adjourned), November 6, 2007 (adjourned, special and regular), November 19, 2007 (special) and November 27, 2007 (special and regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Approved minutes (with correction to November 27, 2007 minutes).
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 to implement the Management
District Plan and approved Work Plan for the North Shattuck Business
Improvement District (BID) in an amount not to exceed $170,238 for FY 2007.
Financial Implications: North Shattuck Business
Improvement District - $170,238
Contact: Michael Caplan, Economic Development, 981-7530
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,929N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
9. Adoption of the Local Conditions and Findings for 2007 California Fire Code (PDF, 225 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
(Attachment 1) setting forth findings of local conditions that require more
stringent regulations than those provided by the 2007 California Fire Code for
submission to the California Building Standards Commission and rescinding
Resolution number 61,782N.S.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Debra Pryor, Fire, 981-5500
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,930N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
10. Berkeley Mental Health Housing Fund Policy (PDF, 293 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
approving the Berkeley Mental Health Housing Fund Policy on the use of Mental
Health Services Act funds for affordable housing development. This Policy will guide the use of up to
$500,000 currently available in MHSA funds that will be included in a Request
for Proposals to be released in December 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Renelda Mary, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,931N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
11. Side Letter of Agreement with SEIU Local 1021 (PDF, 254 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute and implement a Side Letter of
Agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021
(formerly 535) to implement After-Hours Telephone Response, a component of the
Full Service Partnership, as required by the Mental Health Services Act.
Financial Implications: State Mental Health Realignment, $45,000
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,932N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
12. Contract: HealthComp Inc - Dependent Care Assistance Plan Third Party Administrator (PDF, 248 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with
HealthComp Inc. in an amount not exceed $6,000 to provide administrative
services for the City of Berkeley's Dependent Care Assistance Plan for January
1, 2008, through December 31, 2009.
Financial Implications: Payroll Deduction Trust Fund - $6,000
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,933N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
13. Contract: The Lipman Company - Third-Party Administrator For Retiree Health Programs (PDF, 244 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with The Lipman Company, Inc. (TLC) for administration of the Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan for Non-Sworn retirees and other retiree medical programs for sworn Fire and Police for the period covering January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009, for a total cost not to exceed $125,000 for the contract period.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,934N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
14. Health Plan Rate Increases (PDF, 260 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions:
1) Approving
a 4% rate increase for the Kaiser Foundation Health Maintenance Organization
(HMO) health plan for Active Employees, an 11.0% rate increase for Pre-Medicare
Eligible Retirees, and a rate reduction of 4.18% for Senior Advantage (Medicare
Supplement) Retirees; and
2)
Approving a 24.05% rate increase for the Health Net
HMO health plan for Active Employees, a 24.05% rate increase for Pre-Medicare
Eligible Retirees, a 13.3% rate increase for Seniority Plus (Medicare
Supplement) Retirees, a 0% change for the Health Net Point of Service (POS) for Active Employees and Pre-Medicare
Eligible Retirees, and a 10.2% increase for Health Net POS Post-65 Retirees
effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
Financial Implications: Payroll Deduction Trust Fund - $1,632,000
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,935N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington) approving Kaiser Foundation Health Maintenance Organization rate increases, and Resolution No. 63,936N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington) approving rate increases for the Health Net HMO.
15. Contract: Software AG - Enterprise Service Bus Software (Middleware) (PDF, 259 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Software AG for
the purchase of enterprise service bus software and related services for a
total contract amount not to exceed $125,000, for the period December 18, 2007
to December 31, 2009.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $125,000
Contact: Donna LaSala, Information Technology, 981-6500
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,937N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
16. Contract No. 7362 Amendment: Gilman Project Management Services (PDF, 245 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 7362 with
Project Management Services, LLC for project management services for $71,060
for a total contract amount not to exceed $95,000.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $95,000
Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,938N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
17. Contract No. 6424 Amendment: EIR Services for the Draft Southside Plan (PDF, 249 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 6424 with
LSA Associates, Inc. to add $50,620 to complete the Southside Plan
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a total amount not to exceed $379,948.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,939N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 6347D with
Township Building Services, Inc., for janitorial services at the North, South,
and West Berkeley Senior Centers, and increase the contract amount by $52,000
for a total not to exceed amount of $335,200 for the term July 1, 2007 to June
30, 2008.
Financial Implications: Building Maintenance Fund - $52,000
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,940N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution
approving plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer Project located at
Fourth Street, Allston Way, Bancroft Way, Channing Way, Webster Street,
Claremont Avenue, and San Mateo Road backline; and authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders
with Pacific Trenchless, Inc., until completion of the project in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications in an amount not to exceed $740,465
for a term of 220 calendar days from the date of the execution of the contract.
Financial Implications: Sewer Fund 830 - $740,465
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,941N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt
a Resolution approving plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer Project
located at Bancroft Way, Sacramento Street, Acton Street, Dohr Street, Stanton
Street, Russell Street and Oregon Street; and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders with
Precision Engineering, Inc., until completion of the project in accordance with
the approved plans and specifications in an amount not to exceed $637,873 for a
term of 220 calendar days from the date of the execution of the contract.
Financial Implications: Sewer Fund 830 - $637,873
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,942N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
21. Contract: MCK Services, Inc. for Street Rehabilitation FY 2008 Phase I (PDF, 522 KB)
Revised Attachment (PDF, 95KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1)
Approving plans and specifications for the Street Rehabilitation FY 2008
Phase 1 Project, 08-10265-C;
2)
Accepting the bid of MCK Services, Inc.;
3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $963,765.
Financial Implications: Capital Improvement Fund - $963,765
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,943N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
From: Landmarks Preservation Commission
Recommendation: Direct City staff to
draft a letter for the Mayor's signature regarding the Landmarks Preservation
Commission (LPC) recommendation to list the Berkeley High School Campus
Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places. The letter and an accompanying report will
be transmitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer by the City Clerk's
Office.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Terry Blount, Commission Secretary, 981-7400
Action: Removed from Consent Calendar. M/S/C (Spring/Moore) direct letter be sent. Substitute Motion (Wozniak/Capitelli) to refer to Agenda Committee to reschedule for January 2008. Vote: Ayes Capitelli, Wozniak; Noes Maio, Spring, Olds, Worthington, Bates; Abstain Moore; Absent Anderson. Vote on Main Motion: Ayes Maio, Moore, Spring, Olds, Worthington, Bates; Noes none; Abstain Capitelli, Wozniak; Absent Anderson.
Council Consent Items
23. Energy Efficient Parking Enforcement Vehicles (PDF, 252 KB)
From: Mayor Bates and Councilmember Wozniak
Recommendation: Direct
the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of replacing Interceptor
parking enforcement vehicles with electric low-speed vehicles (LSVs) or energy
efficient high mileage vehicles. If replacement is deemed feasible, it is
recommended that test vehicles be purchased as prototypes before a phased
replacement of the existing fleet begins. The City Manager should report back
to the Council with his recommendations by the end of March 2008. If such a replacement is feasible this would
result in a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions from the
enforcement fleet and a substantial savings of taxpayer dollars.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
Action: Approved recommendation.
24. Mayor's Office Funding for Berkeley Carbon Offset Study (PDF, 470 KB)
From: Mayor Bates
Recommendation: Authorize the payment of
$500 from the Mayor's discretionary budget to Kyoto USA/ Sequoia Foundation to
help fund the hiring of a consultant to conduct a feasibility study on a local
Berkeley carbon offset program.
Financial Implications: $500
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
Action: Approved recommendation.
25. Budget Referral: 3rd Annual Berkeley International Food Festival for 2008 (PDF, 219 KB)
From: Councilmember Moore and Maio
Recommendation: Refer a request for $7,500 to be allocated for producing the 3rd Annual Berkeley International Food Festival for 2008.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $7,500
Contact: Darryl Moore, Councilmember, District 2, 981-7120
Action: Approved recommendation.
26. Support of "Oil Independent Berkeley" Peak Oil Crisis (PDF, 2.5 MB)
From: Councilmembers Spring and Worthington
Recommendation: Adopt a
Resolution in appreciation of Oil Independent Berkeley", a concerned
citizen group, which is making efforts to organize Berkeley and network with
other nearby regional groups to prepare for the "Peak Oil" crisis.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,944N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington)
27. Budget Referral: Violence Prevention and Response Plan (PDF, 212 KB)
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: Refer the Violence Prevention and Response Plan to the mid-year budget process.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
Action: Approved recommendation.
28. Expanding City Manager's Authority Over Service Contracts (PDF, 235 KB)
From: Councilmember Wozniak
Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to
investigate increasing the current expenditure authority of $25,000 for service
contracts to $50,000 or an appropriate amount that takes into account inflation
and the general increase in the cost of services. The
City Manager should to report back to Council with a recommendation in March
2008.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Gordon Wozniak, Councilmember, District 8, 981-7180
Action: Approved recommendation. Noes Spring.
Action Calendar Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
Action Calendar Old Business
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Provide guidance to staff regarding streamlining of the Condominium Conversion Ordinance (BMC Chapter 21.28)
Financial Implications: Unknown
Contact: Renelda Mary, Housing, 981-5400 and Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
Action: M/S/C (Maio/Capitelli) to direct staff
to prepare an ordinance consistent with recommendations regarding streamlining
of the Condominium Conversion Ordinance (BMC Chapter 21.28); including
direction to staff to submit a report outlining work that has been done without
permits, information regarding the status of applications in process, direction
that a visible only health and safety inspection will be performed as part of
the permit process, a report on average per unit costs/fees and the value of
those costs; and extension of the 1992 implementation deadline to June 30,
2008. (Sever direction to staff to gather information regarding fees. Direction approved. Vote: Ayes Maio, Moore, Capitelli, Olds,
Worthington, Wozniak, Bates; Noes Spring; Absent Anderson). Vote on Main Motion: Ayes Maio, Moore, Spring, Capitelli, Olds,
Worthington, Wozniak, Bates; Noes None;
Absent Anderson.
30. Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and West Berkeley Plan Amendments and Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration to Allow Automobile Sales in the Manufacturing District (Continued from December 11, 2007)
a. From: City Manager Revised Report (PDF, 728 KB)
Recommendation:
1) Adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan and West Berkeley
Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission;
2) Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Chapters 23E.72
(Manufacturing District) and 23F.10 (Definitions); and
3)
Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The
amendments allow automobile sales in the Manufacturing District of the City.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
b. From: Councilmembers Moore, Maio and Spring (PDF 208 KB)
Recommendation: Exempt the solid waste
and recycling facilities at Second and Gilman Streets from the West Berkeley
Auto Sales Zoning Overlay and these sites are to be maintained for municipal
services.
Financial Implications: To be determined
Contact: Darryl Moore, Councilmember, District 2, 981-7120
Public Comments on 30b 3
Action: M/S/C (Moore/Maio) to:
1. Adopt Resolution No 63,945N.S. (Absent Anderson) amending the General Plan and West Berkeley Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission. Approve Councilmembers Moore, Maio and Springs recommendation to exempt the solid waste and recycling facilities at Second and Gilman Streets from the West Berkeley Auto Sales Zoning Overlay.
2. Adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 7,013N.S. (Amending Chapters 23E.72 and 23F.10) (Absent Anderson). Second reading scheduled for January 15, 2008
3. Adopt Resolution No. 63,946N.S. (Absent Anderson) adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Action Calendar New Business
31. Adoption of Ordinance for Cable Public Access (PEG) Support (PDF, 209 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an
Ordinance adding a new chapter to the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC), Chapter
9.58 entitled Video Franchise Fees, Customer Service and Other Video Related
Matters to enable the City to receive an additional fee equal to one percent
(1%) of the gross revenue of a video franchisee to support PEG and to establish
customer service standards.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Zach Cowan, Acting City Attorney, 981-6950
Action: Moved to Consent Calendar and adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,014N.S. (Absent Anderson, Worthington). Second reading scheduled for January 15, 2008.
32. Use of Teleconferencing for Participation in Commission Meetings (PDF, 249 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Allow the use of
teleconferencing by commission members to participate in commission meetings
due to extreme, unforeseen health or disability limitations only.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Moved to Consent Calendar and approved the
City Managers recommendation to allow the use of teleconferencing by
commission members to participate in commission meetings due to extreme,
unforeseen health or disability limitations only. (Absent Anderson, Worthington; Noes Bates).
33. Election Date for Landmarks Preservation Ordinance Referendum (PDF, 241 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Select election date to
submit the Landmarks Preservation Ordinance Referendum to the voters, and
direct the City Attorney to prepare ballot title, text and impartial analysis
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: M/S/C (Worthington/Maio) select November 4,
2008 election date to submit the Landmarks Preservation Ordinance Referendum,
and direct the City Attorney to prepare ballot title, text and impartial
analysis.
34. Contracts: Disposal Services (To be delivered) (PDF, 1.4 MB)
a. Contract: East Stockton Transfer Recycle for Construction & Demolition Waste Processing (Held over from November 27, 2007 (Revised Item - To be delivered)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: continued from 11/27/07
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Public Comments (34 a) 5
Action: 34a. M/S (Wozniak/Capitelli) to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with East Stockton Transfer Recycle for construction and demolition waste processing. No action taken on Main Motion see Substitute Motion. M/S (Worthington/Spring) to table until issues and compromises have been addressed and agreed to. Failed. Vote: Ayes Spring, Worthington, Bates; Noes Maio, Capitelli, Olds, Wozniak; Abstain Moore; Absent Anderson.
Substitute Motion: M/S/C (Maio/Moore) to direct staff to
re-advertise for requests for proposals for the transfer recycle for
construction and demolition waste processing.
Vote: Ayes Maio, Moore,
Spring, Worthington, Bates; Noes Capitelli, Olds, Wozniak; Absent Anderson.
b. Contract: Allied Waste, Inc. for Landfill Disposal Services (To be delivered)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Allied Waste, Inc. for landfill disposal services for six months in an amount not to exceed $519,350 for the period January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008, for an additional five years at $1,035,700 per year from FY 2009 through FY 2013, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,712,850 for the period January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
c. Contract: Waste Management, Inc. for Landfill Disposal Services (To be delivered)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Waste Management,
Inc. for landfill disposal services in an amount not to exceed $208,000 for the
period January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008, and for an additional five years at
$416,000 per year from FY 2009 through FY 2013, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $2,288,000 for the period January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Public Comments (34 b & c) 1
Recess 9:18 9:26 p.m.
Action: 34b&c.
M/S/C (Moore/Maio) to adopt Resolution No. 63,947 N.S. authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Allied Waste, Inc., for landfill
disposal services and to adopt Resolution No. 63,948N.S. authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Waste Management, Inc., for landfill
disposal services. Vote: Ayes Maio, Moore, Spring, Capitelli,
Worthington, Wozniak, Bates; Noes None; Abstain Olds; Absent Anderson.
35. Dredging in Aquatic Park (Held over from November 27, 2007)(PDF, 135 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-5400
Action: M/S/C (Maio/Moore) to accept report submitted
outside of deadline pursuant to Council Rules.
Vote: Ayes Maio, Moore,
Spring, Capitelli, Olds, Worthington; Noes None; Abstain Wozniak; Absent
Anderson. No action taken accept and
file.
Action Calendar Council Items
36. Fee Deferral Request: 1800 San Pablo Avenue (PDF, 252 KB)
From: Councilmembers Maio and Capitelli
Recommendation:
Approve
a deferral of permit fees and sewer fees for the approved 51-unit condo project
at 1800 San Pablo (at Delaware) until completion of construction, on condition
that the developer pay 6% interest on the amount of the deferred fees, and that
the debt be secured by a deed of trust on a property owned by the developer
subject to the Managers approval
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1, 981-7110
Public Comment 1
Action: M/S/C (Maio/Capitelli) to approve Councilmembers Maio and Capitellis recommendation to approve a deferral of permit fees and sewer fees for the approved 51-unit condo project at 1800 San Pablo (at Delaware) providing that a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until permit fees are paid, and on condition that the developer pay 6% interest on the amount of the deferred fees, and that the debt be secured by a deed of trust on a property owned by the developer subject to the Managers approval. M (Worthington) to amend Main Motion to include that sewer fees be paid prior to connection. Amendment accepted. Vote on motion as amended: Ayes Maio, Moore, Spring, Capitelli, Olds, Worthington, Wozniak; Noes Bates; Absent Anderson.
Information Reports
37. Status Update - Right-to-Know Ordinance (PDF, 255 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Michael Caplan, Economic Development, 981-7530
Action: Received and filed.
38. Status of Seismic Strengthening Work Qualifying For The Transfer Tax Reduction (PDF, 608 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
Action: Received and filed.
39. Status Report: Private Sewer Lateral Rehabilitation Program (PDF, 664 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment Including Items Not Listed
on the Agenda 1
Adjournment 10:11 p.m. in memory of Charlie
Brown, Michael Wilson and Gus Schultz.
Communications 12/18/07 (PDF, 9 KB)
Missing BHS Student Rescued
1.
Sam Herbert
Free Speech at MLK Swim Center
2.
Eric Rhodes
Urban Density/Development in Berkeley
3.
Barbara
Gilbert
Becky Temko Tot Park
4.
Hal Reynolds
Metro Lighting Exonerated
5.
Lawrence Grown
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1 (PDF, 9 KB)
Item 22: Nomination of the Berkeley High
School Campus Historic District to the National Register of Historic
6.
Marie Bowman
Item 29: Revision of the Condominium
Conversion Ordinance (BMC Chapter 21.28)
7.
David Wilson
(2)
Item 38: Status of Seismic Strengthening
Work Qualifying For The Transfer Tax Reduction
8. Barbara Gilbert
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2 (PDF, 9 KB)
Item 26: Support of "Oil Independent Berkeley" Peak
Oil Crisis
9.
Unknown
(oversized poster available for viewing at City Clerk Department)
Item 34: Contracts: Disposal Services
·
To Be
Delivered reports, submitted by Public Works
10.
Dan Knapp and
Mary Lou Van Deventer, Urban Ore
11.
Unknown
Item 35: Dredging in Aquatic Park
· Revised report, submitted by Public Works
Item 36: Fee Deferral Request: 1800 San Pablo Avenue
12.
Barbara
Gilbert
13.
Jerry Landis
14. Robin Wright
Dacey v. Berkeley City Council, et al.
15. Patti Dacey