Regular Council Meeting 01/15/08

Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda
January 15, 2008

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annotated AGENDA

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, january 15, 2008

Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Teleconference Location – 1636 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA

Tom Bates, Mayor

Councilmembers:

District 1 – Linda Maio	District 5 – Laurie Capitelli
District 2 – Darryl Moore	District 6 – Betty Olds
District 3 – Max Anderson	District 7 – Kriss Worthington
District 4 – Dona Spring	District 8 – Gordon Wozniak

Preliminary Matters

Roll Call: 7:00 p.m. All present.

Ceremonial Matters:

1. Proclamation recognizing the Board of Directors of the Berkeley Unified School District

2. Proclamation declaring National Blood Donor Month

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters: 1

Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information Items Only: 3

Consent Calendar

2. Ordinance Establishing Operating Standards for Alcohol Outlets and Fee Options (PDF, 203 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,010–N.S. establishing operating standards and an inspection program for alcohol establishments.

First Reading Vote: Ayes – Maio, Moore, Anderson, Spring, Olds, Worthington, Wozniak, Bates; Noes – None; Absent – Capitelli.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Zach Cowan, Acting City Attorney, 981-6950

Action: Moved to consider along with Item No. 18 (Public Hearings). No action taken on second reading and adoption of Ordinance 7,010-N.S.

3. Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and West Berkeley Plan Amendments and Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration to Allow Automobile Sales in the Manufacturing District (PDF, 207 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,013–N.S. amending Chapters 23E.72 (Manufacturing District) and 23F.10 (Definitions).

First Reading Vote: Ayes – Maio, Moore, Spring, Capitelli, Olds, Worthington, Wozniak, Bates; Noes – None; Absent – Anderson.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400

Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,013–N.S.

4. Adoption of Ordinance for Cable Public Access (PEG) Support (PDF, 196 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 7,014–N.S 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.

First Reading Vote: Ayes – Maio, Moore, Spring, Capitelli, Olds, Wozniak, Bates; Noes – None; Absent – Anderson, Worthington

Financial Implications: None

Contact: Zach Cowan, Acting City Attorney, 981-6950

Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 7,014–N.S.

5. Annual Commission Attendance Report and Meeting Frequency Schedule (PDF, 409 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Accept annual attendance report and adopt a Resolution approving a revised commission meeting frequency schedule.

Financial Implications: None

Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,949–N.S.

6. Resubmission of Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure (Measure R) from 2004 (PDF, 418 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Direct the resubmission of the Patient's Access to Medical Cannabis Act (Measure R from 2004) to the voters on the November 4, 2008 General Municipal Election ballot as directed by court order, and direct the City Attorney to submit the original 2004 title and impartial analysis.

Financial Implications: None

Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900

Action: Approved recommendation.

7. Formal Bid Solicitation and Request for Proposals (PDF, 257 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Approve the new invitation for bid/request for proposal (RFP) that will be, or is planned to be, issued in the next 30 days upon final approval by the requesting department or division.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300

Action: Approved recommendation.

8. Kaiser Permanente Grant: Healthy Eating Environments (To be delivered) (PDF, 186 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to Kaiser Permanente for funds in the amount of $270,000 to implement activities that increase healthy eating among Berkeley residents by increasing access to healthier food choices in local corner markets and restaurants; to accept the grant and execute any resultant revenue agreements and amendments; and authorizing the implementation of the projects and appropriation of funding for related expenses, subject to securing the grant.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,950–N.S.

9. Lease: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1645 Oregon Street, Black Infant Health Program (PDF, 280 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement and any amendments with the McGee Avenue Baptist Church for real property located at 1645 Oregon Street in an amount not to exceed $12,300, for the purpose of leasing program space for the Black Infant Health Program for the period March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009 with an option to extend for an additional two-year period.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100

Action: Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,015–N.S. Second reading scheduled for January 29, 2008.

10. Classification: Vector Control Technician (PDF, 317 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 61,805–N.S., Classification and Salary Resolution for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 (Legacy 535), to revise the classification of Vector Control Technician and establish a 2% Salary Differential effective December 30, 2007 for eligible employees.

Financial Implications: Vector Control Fund - $3,800

Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,951–N.S.

11. Purchase Order: Western States Oil for Fuel for City Vehicles (PDF, 67 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order for Western States Oil for fuel for City vehicles in an amount not to exceed $1,452,000 for FY 2008, with a 5% escalation for each fiscal year through FY 2013.

Financial Implications: Equipment Maintenance Fund - $1,452,000

Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,952–N.S.

12. Purchase Order: Western Truck Parts and Equipment for Three CNG-Fueled Rear Loader Refuse Collection Trucks (PDF, 65 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the County of Sacramento's bid procedures to satisfy the requirements of Berkeley's Charter Section 67, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Western Truck Parts and Equipment in an amount not to exceed $673,768 for three CNG fueled rear loader refuse collection trucks.

Financial Implications: Equipment Maintenance Fund - $673,768

Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,953–N.S.

13. Purchase Order: Western Truck Center for Two Drop Box Trucks (PDF, 65 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase two drop box trucks from Western Truck Center for a total amount not to exceed $451,693.

Financial Implications: Equipment Maintenance Fund - $451,693

Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300]

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,954–N.S.

14. Park Bench Donation Policy (PDF, 256 KB)

From: Parks and Recreation Commission

Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution that:

1) Limits park bench donation to sites recommended by staff;

2) Approves the bench donation policy as revised, and establishes a process and conditions for granting both bench memorial and anonymous requests.

Financial Implications: None

Contact: Virginia Aiello, Commission Secretary, 981-6700

Action: Removed for discussion. Referred to Councilmembers Maio and Olds for further discussion and continued to later date (referred to Agenda Committee).

15. Taxi Scrip Cash Count Audit - Controls Over Cash Handling Need Improvement (PDF, 468 KB)

From: Auditor

Recommendation: Request the City Manager to report back during or before March 2008 on the implementation status of the one remaining outstanding recommendation.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Ann-Marie Hogan, Auditor, 981-6750

Action: Approved recommendation.

Action Calendar – Public Hearings

18. Fees: Inspection Program For Alcohol Establishments (PDF, 252 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving an annual inspection program fee ($467.00) for alcohol outlets and an hourly re-inspection fee ($221.75) in order to fund and establish an alcohol inspection program.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7400

Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 22 speakers. M/S/C (Maio/Worthington) to close the public hearing.

M/S (Capitelli/Worthington) main motion to reject fee proposed. M/S (Spring/Moore) substitute motion to reduce restaurant fee by one-half (approx $255) and raise liquor store fee (approximately $1,000-$1,250) and schedule a new public hearing. Substitute motion withdrawn.

Action: M/S/C (Capitelli/Worthington) main motion to reject fee proposed. Vote: Ayes – Maio, Anderson, Capitelli, Olds, Worthington, Woziak, Bates; Noes – None; Abstain – Moore, Spring). M/S/C (Worthington/Capitelli) referred to Agenda Committee for future scheduling second reading and adoption of Ordinance 7,010–N.S. (Item No. 2 on this agenda) establishing operating standards for alcohol outlets and fee options. M/S/C (Worthington/Moore) established sub-committee to review fees to include Councilmembers Capitelli, Moore and Wozniak and Mayor Bates.

19. Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District Annual Assessment (PDF, 255 KB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation:

1) Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution confirming the 2008 Annual Report of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) and levy an annual assessment for the Downtown BID for calendar year 2008.

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 $280,168 of Downtown BID funds to support Downtown revitalization.

Financial Implications:See report

Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7400

Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 0 speakers. M/S/C (Moore/Maio) to close the public hearing.

Action: M/S/C (Moore/Maio) to adopt:

1) Resolution No. 63,956–N.S. confirming the 2008 Annual Report of the Downtown BID as amended ($280,168).

2) Resolution No. 63,957–N.S. to execute a sole source contract and any amendments with the Downtown BID.

RECESS 8:48 – 9:04 P.M.

Action Calendar – New Business

20. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (ZA 1-07): Public Safety Exceptions for Structural Alterations (PDF, 5 MB)

From: City Manager

Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance altering Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 23C.04 to exempt structural alterations, for the purpose of public safety improvements for buildings subject to BMC Chapter 19.39 - Potentially Hazardous Buildings Containing Soft, Weak or Open Front Stories also known as the Soft Story Ordinance and BMC Chapter 19.38 - Seismic Hazard Mitigation Program for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings (URM), from certain Zoning Ordinance restrictions and some levels of discretionary review.

Financial Implications: None

Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400

Action: Moved to Consent Calendar and adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 7,016–N.S. Second reading scheduled for January 29, 2008.

21. Warm Water Pool at the Berkeley High School Milvia Street Site

Select either a or b

a. From: Commission on Disability (PDF, 193 KB)

Recommendation: Place a bond measure on the November 2008 ballot for the construction of a new warm water pool and hire all necessary consultants to insure passage of the bond.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Paul Church, Commission Secretary, 981-5400

b. From City Manager (PDF, 59 KB)

Recommendation: Refer to staff for possible ballot measure discussion for the November 2008 general election.

Financial Implications: See report

Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7000

M/S (Spring/Worthington) main motion to refer to City Manager with intent to place a measure on the November 2008 ballot. M/S (Wozniak/Capitelli) substitute motion to refer to staff for possible ballot measure for November 2008. Motions withdrawn.

Public Comment – 2

Action: Continued to February 12, 2008 ballot measure discussion.