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.
Enact Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan III Ordinance
and Amend Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II Ordinance (First reading January 25,
2005 – Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt the second reading of an Ordinance 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 adopt the first reading of an Ordinance 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
2.
Guidelines Governing Pay-and-Display Parking Stations (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
3.
Minutes for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for Council meetings of January 18, 2005 (closed and
regular), January 24, 2005 (closed), and January 25, 2005 (regular).
Contact: Sara T. Cox, City
Clerk, 981-6900
4.
Needle Exchange
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
5.
Contract: Public Health Laboratory Services
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
6.
Classification: Housing Inspector Supervisor
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
7.
Classifications: Central Services
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
8.
Workers’ Compensation State of California Self-Insurance Funds
Fee Assessment
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
9.
Contract: 1947 Center Street, Second Floor Tenant Improvements
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
10.
Purchase Order: Front-Loading and Rear-Loading Containers
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
11.
Oppose the Development of Casino-Style Gaming Establishments
in the Bay Area (PDF, 175 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 Calendar – Old Business
12.
City’s Response to University of California Long Range
Development Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (Held over from January 25, 2004)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Direct the City
Manager on how to proceed in discussions with UC Berkeley on its 2020 Long
Range Development Plan.
Financial Implications: Unknown.
Contact: Arrietta Chakos,
City Manager, 981-7000
13.
Fee Waiver: Center for the Education of Infant Deaf (CEID) (CF 42-04) (Held over from
January 25, 2004)
a. From:
City Manager (February
8, 2005)
Recommendation: To be determined.
Financial Implications: To be determined.
Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7000
b. From:
City Manager (January
25, 2005)
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
16.
Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals
From: City Manager
Contact:
Fran David, Finance, 981-7300
17.
Second Biennial Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference
From: City Manager
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
18.
Berkeley Champions for Kids Program
From: City Manager
Contact: David Hodgkins,
Human Resources, 981-6800
19.
Quarterly Report on Employee Safety and Workers’
Compensation (CF
07-04)
From:
City Manager
Contact: David Hodgkins,
Human Resources, 981-6800
20.
Unrepresented Temporary Employees Information Report
From: City Manager
Contact: David Hodgkins,
Human Resources, 981-6800
21.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Notice of Decision: 1985
Ashby Avenue, Landmark Designation
From: City Manager
Contact: Dan Marks,
Planning, 981-7400
