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SUMMARY
BERKELEY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY,
JUNE 11, 2002
Preliminary
Matters
Roll Call: 7:11 p.m.
All present.
Ceremonial
Matters:
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Awards
to be presented to “Berkeley Unplugged” Energy Conservation
Contest Winners
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Proclamation
in honor of Amateur Radio Week
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Proclamation
in honor of 27th Anniversary of Le Pena
Actions:
Presented awards and proclamations.
Comments
from the City Manager:
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Introduced
Matt Nichols, Senior Transportation Planner
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16th
Annual Juneteenth Festival is being held in South Berkeley this
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Statement
from Robin Wendt, EH&S Division Deputy, Tritium Labeling Facility,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory:
Action:
The Mayor introduced Mr. Wendt, who read a statement that the
NTLF had completed its CCO Treatability Study on mixed waste samples and
had decided not to undertake two other treatability technologies on NTLF
waste samples, biodegradation and mediated electrochemical oxidation.
Comments
from the Public: 13 speakers.
Action:
The Council referred comments from several neighbors regarding the
negative impact of volunteer rescue group activities in a specific
neighborhood to the City Manager.
Consent
Calendar
Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Worthington/Breland) to adopt
the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated:
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Needle
Exchange Emergency Distribution
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: Sherry Kelly,
City Clerk, 981-6900
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,599 –N.S.
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Minutes
for Approval
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve
the minutes for Council meetings of: a) May 7, 2002 (adjourned
special; b) May 7, 2002 (special); c) May 14, 2002 (closed), d) May
14, 2002 (regular); (e) May 21, 2002 (regular); and f) May 28, 2002
(regular).
Contact: Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action:
Approved minutes. (Abstain- Breland on May 28, 2002)
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Settlement
Agreement: Louise Laupersweiler, Warren Sharp and Liberty Mutual Fire
Insurance Company
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the property damage settlement of Public
Liability Claim No. GHB 010292 submitted by Louise Laupersweiler,
Warren Sharp and Liberty Mutual Life Insurance Company in the amount
of $45,000.
Contact:
Manuela Albuquerque, City Attorney, 981-6900
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,600–N.S.
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Increase
in the Household Very Low-Income Rebate Level
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 59,042-N.S., to
increase the very low-income exemption level from $21,000 to $29,800
for the Library Tax, Sanitary Sewer fees, Clean Storm Water fees, and
the Utility Users Tax on Cable Television.
Contact:
Fran David, Finance, 981-7300
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,601–N.S.
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Purchase:
Turnouts
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
annual purchase order with L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of
turnouts (protective firefighting coats and trousers) in an amount not
to exceed $50,000 per fiscal year for up to five years beginning July
1, 2002.
Contract:
Reginald Garcia, Fire, 981-3473
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,602–N.S.
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Contract:
Mental Health Services
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manger to execute a
performance contract and any amendments with the State of California,
Department of Mental Health for the provision of mental health
services in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 5650 for FY 2001.
Contact:
Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,603–N.S.
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Janitorial
Services at Mental Health Facilities
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing expenditures in an amount not to exceed
$31,155 to Pinnacle Environmental Services, Inc. for the provision of
janitorial services at 2636 and 2640 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, and
at 1925 Derby Street for the period of July 1, 2001 through April 30,
2002 and approving waiver of the Living Wage Ordinance.
Contact:
Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,604–N.S.
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Contract:
Youth Energy Services
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
sole-source contract and any amendments with Rising Sun Enterprises to
provide youth energy services for the period from July 1, 2002 through
December 31, 2002 in the amount of $40,000.
Contact:
Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,605–N.S.
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Purchase:
Notebook, Desktop, and Server Computers
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt two Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to sign letters of
participation with the Western States Contracting Alliance for the
purchase of Dell ($700,000) and Gateway ($150,000) computers for the
period July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2005.
Contact:
Chris Mead, Information Technology, 981-6500
Action:
Adopted Resolution Nos. 61,606–N.S and 61,607-N.S.
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Contract:
Network Infrastructure
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the agreement
with AMS.NET increasing the amount by $99,000 to cover the additional
purchase of network equipment and services, for a total amount not to
exceed $519,000 and extending the term to June 30, 2003.
Contact:
Chris Mead, Information Technology, 981-6500
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,608–N.S.
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Contract:
Summer Food Service Program
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
a contract and any amendments with San Lorenzo Unified School District
to provide lunches and snacks to youth eighteen years and younger
through the California Department of Education Nutrition Services
Division, Summer Food Service Program for the period of June 17, 2002
through August 16, 2004 in an annual amount not-to-exceed $150,000.
Contact:
Lisa Caronna, Parks Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,609–N.S.
Mayor Dean asked the record to reflect appreciation for
staff’s efforts with improvements to the nutritional quality of the
food.
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Contract:
Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway at the Marina
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
and any amendments with 2M Associates for design services for the
Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway at the Berkeley Marina for the term
beginning June 12, 2002 and extending through June 30, 2003 in an
amount not to exceed $163,873.
Contact:
Lisa Caronna, Parks Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,610–N.S.
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Redevelopment
Agency Budget (to
be delivered)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adopting the annual budget for the
Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2003.
Contact:
Carol Barrett, Planning and Development, 705-8102
Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 61,611–N.S.
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Contract:
Community Conservation Centers
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 59,830- N.S.
raising the annual expense caps relative to the contract with
Community Conservation Centers (CCC) to a cost not to exceed $400,000
and to rescind the five-year expense cap.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300 and Fran David, Finance,
981-7300
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,612–N.S.
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Contract:
GASB 34 Infrastructure Valuation Services
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract and any amendments with Harris & Associates for GASB 34
Infrastructure Valuation Services for June 12, 2002 to September 15,
2002 in an amount not to exceed $67,254.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,613–N.S.
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Contract:
Berkeley Bay Trail
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the
contract with Bauman Landscape, Inc. for additional and emergency
items of work for the Berkeley Bay Trail Project, by increasing the
amount by $800,000 and extending the contract time by 90 calendar
days.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action:
Withdrawn by the City Manager.
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Contract:
Maintenance for the Energy Management System of the Public Safety
Building
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the contract with Pacific
Coast Trane Service
for maintenance services of the energy management system at the Public
Safety Building to increase the amount by $32,900 for a total not to
exceed $53,985 for the
period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and further authorizing
the City Manager to execute any amendments necessary to approve an
option to extend the contract for four additional one-year periods up
to a maximum of five years, for a total amount not to exceed $196,000
for the entire agreement.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action:
Removed from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Spring and held
over to June 25, 2002.
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Contract:
Environmental Consultant Services for the Public Safety Building
Phase II, Demolition of Hall of Justice and Fire Administration
Building
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
and any amendments with ProTech Consulting and Engineering for
environmental consultant services for the Public Safety Building Phase
II, demolition of the Hall of Justice and Fire Administration Building
for the period of July 2002 to February 2003, for a total amount not
to exceed $35,000.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action:
Removed from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Spring and held
over to June 25, 2002.
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Contract:
Public Safety Building Phase II, Demolition of Hall of Justice and
Fire Administration Building
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to; 1) approve plans
and specifications for the Public Safety Building Phase II, Demolition
of Hall of Justice and Fire Administration Building; 2) accept the bid
of Evans Brothers Inc., and; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute
a contract and any amendments in an amount not to exceed $665,640.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action:
Removed from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Spring and held
over to June 25, 2002.
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Fee
Waiver: Berkeley Arts Festival
From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution 1) waiving the
sound and special event permit fees for the opening of the Berkeley
Arts Festival on Center Street between Oxford and Milvia on August 10th;
2) requesting that Center Street between Oxford and Milvia be closed
off to vehicular traffic and that the fees for that be waived; 3)
requesting that no parking signs be posted at all the metered spaces
on Shattuck between Allston Way and Kittridge Street so that musicians
and artists can perform in the parking bays and so that pedestrians
can have sidewalk access.
Contact:
Dona Spring, District 4, 981-7140
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,614-N.S.
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Consolidation
of Legislative Agenda Items
From:
Councilmember Maio
Recommendation:
Adopt a policy that recommendations to
support State or Federal legislative bills be consolidated into one
item for those recommended for support, one item for those recommended
for opposition, so as not to overburden the agenda.
Contact:
Linda Maio, Councilmember District 1, 981-7110
Action:
Removed from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Hawley and held
over to June 25, 2002.
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HERE
Local 2850 Boycott of Claremont Hotel
From:
Councilmembers Worthington and Maio
Recommendation:
Support HERE Local 2850’s boycott of the
Claremont Hotel.
Contact:
Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 981-7170, Linda Maio,
Councilmember District 1, 981-7110
Action:
Approved recommendation.
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Support
AB 1856, Unsolicited Junk Mail
From:
Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation:
Support AB 1856, which provides a way for
consumers to “opt-out” of receiving future mailings of unsolicited
junk mail.
Contact:
Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
Action:
Approved recommendation.
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Proclamation:
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Questioning Pride Month
From:
Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation:
Support the proclamation to honor June as
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Questioning Pride Month and
authorize the City Manager to fly the Rainbow Flag for the rest of
June.
Contact:
Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
Action:
Approve proclamation for presentation on June 25, 2002.
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Hate
Crime Immediate Response Plan
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation:
Support the Hate Crime Immediate Response
Plan that includes:
1) Agreeing to schedule a town hall meeting to show support for hate
crime victims and developing a comprehensive plan for prompt effective
responses, and prevention;
2) offering a $5,000 reward to provide an incentive to get information
on two hate crimes that happened in Berkeley (if this works, consider
expanding to other hate crimes too);
3) endorsing the federal Hate Crimes Prevention Act HR 1343 and S 625;
4) committing to racial and religious diversity in the training team
to do hate crime training for Police Department, City staff, and
boards and commissions.
Contact:
Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
Action:
Removed from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Olds and held
over to June 25, 2002.
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Proclamation:
12th Anniversary of the American with Disabilities
Act (to be delivered)
From:
Mayor Dean
Recommendation:
Approve a proclamation honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (ADA).
Contact:
Shirley Dean, Mayor, 981-7100
Action:
Held over by Mayor Dean to the meeting of June 18, 2002.
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Proclamation:
Amateur Radio Week (to be delivered)
From:
Mayor Dean
Recommendation:
Approve a proclamation acknowledging Amateur Radio Week.
Contact:
Shirley Dean, Mayor, 981-7100
Action:
Approved and presented proclamation.
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Proclamation:
27th Anniversary of Le Pena (to be delivered)
From:
Mayor Dean
Recommendation:
Approve a proclamation honoring the 27th anniversary of La
Pena.
Contact:
Shirley Dean, Mayor, 981-7100
Action:
Approved and presented proclamation.
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Fee
Waiver: Summer
Productions by Shotgun Players (to
be delivered)
From: Mayor Dean
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution waiving fees
associated with the use of John Hinkel Park by the Shotgun Players.
Contact:
Shirley Dean, Mayor, 981-7100
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,615–N.S.
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Assessment:
Elmwood Theater Business Improvement Area
From:
Advisory Board for the Elmwood Theater Business Improvement Area
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the Annual Assessment Report for the
Elmwood Theater Business Improvement Area for Fiscal Year 2002; 2)
declaring an intention to levy annual assessments in the Improvement
Area for Fiscal Year 2003; and 3) setting a public hearing on the levy
of assessments for July 16, 2002.
Contact: Dave Fogarty, Secretary, 705-8184
a.
City Manager Report
Recommendation:
The City Manager concurs with the content and
recommendations of the Commission.
Contact:
Tom Myers, Economic Development, 705-8184
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,616–N.S.
Public Hearing scheduled for July 16, 2002.
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Assessment:
Telegraph Property and Business Improvement District
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the Annual Assessment
Report on the Telegraph Property and Business Improvement District for
FY 2002; 2) declaring an intention to levy special assessments for FY
2003; and 3) setting a public hearing on the levy of assessments for
July 16, 2002.
Contact:
Tom Myers, Economic Development, 705-8184
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,617–N.S.
Public Hearing scheduled for July 16, 2002.
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Policy
on National High Speed Rail
From:
Transportation Commission and Commission on Disability
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution supporting the National High Speed Rail concept and
communicating to the United States Congress the importance of
maintaining long distance passenger rail service in the United States.
Contact:
Paul Church, Secretary-Commission on Disability, 981-7000 and Peter
Hillier, Secretary-Transportation Commission 981-7000
a.
City Manager Report
Recommendation:
The City Manager concurs with the content and recommendations of
the Commission.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300 and Peter Hillier,
Transportation 981-7000
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61, 618–N.S.( Noes-Hawley)
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Union
Pacific Railroad Regarding ADA Accessibility and a Multi-Use Path
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve sending a letter to Union Pacific Railroad to assist the City
in getting an ADA accessible platform and multi-use path at the rail
stop at the foot of University Avenue.
Contact:
Contact: Carol Barrett,
Planning and Development, 705-8102
Action:
Approved recommendation.
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Agreement:
School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement and any amendments with the University of California at San
Francisco, School of Nursing to provide nurse-practitioner students an
opportunity to obtain clinical experience under a list of Preceptor
Guidelines and Expectations at the Berkeley High School Health Center
effective as of April 1, 2002 .
Contact:
Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
a.
From: Peace and Justice Commission
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution finding that no reasonable alternative exists under
Section 12.90.070 of the Berkeley Municipal Code, the Nuclear-Free
Berkeley Act, for the agreement with the University of California, San
Francisco School of Nursing for the provision of nurse-practitioner
students to the Berkeley High School Health Center; and approving a
waiver of Section 12.90.070 of the Berkeley Municipal Code.
Contact:
Manuel Hector, Secretary, 981-5110
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 61,619-N.S.
Action
Calendar - Appeals
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Use
Permit and Variance 01-10000057 -
3000 Shasta Road
a.
Appeal filed by Mr. Sanford M.
Skaggs, Attorney, representing Mr. And Mrs. Cukor of the Zoning
Adjustments Board decision of March 14,2002, approving the project.
Contact:
Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
b.
Appeal filed by Irene Winston of
the Zoning Adjustments Board decision of March 14,2002, approving the
project.
Contact: Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
c.
City Manager Report
Recommendation: Set
a public hearing on the Zoning Adjustments Board decision to approve the
following permits: 1) Use Permit to construct and operate a fire station
in the R-1 Single Family Residential District; 2) Use Permit to allow
parking within the required front yard; 3) Variance to allow an
approximately 36 foot wide driveway at the property line at 3000 Shasta
Road.
Contact: Carol Barrett, Planning and Development, 705-8102
d.
Communications
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David
and Marilyn Nasatir
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Barbara
Gilbert
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David
J. Ourisman
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Alyce
Tom
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George
Leitmann
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John
Panozzo
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John
and Jane Dang
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Julie
Stokstad
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Katharine
Young
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Marie
Wilson
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Patricia
Scott
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Lawrence
and Vivian Talbot
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Robert
Flasher
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Tom
& Marge Madigan
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Harold
Wilensky and Mary Sharman
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Joanne
Kerbavaz, Alameda & Contra Costa Counties CA Native Plant Society
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Annie-May
de Bresson
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Polly
Robbins White
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Lauren
Armstrong
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Collin
Murphy
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Vonnie
Gurgin
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Priscilla
Birge
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Louise
Larson
Actions:
Moved, seconded, failed (Worthington/Spring; Noes –
Armstrong, Hawley, Maio, Olds, Shirek, Dean; Abstain - Breland) a
substitute motion to approve the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board
and deny the appeal.
Moved,
seconded, carried (Olds/Maio; Abstain – Worthington) a main motion to
set the matter for a public hearing on July 16, 2002.
Action
Calendar - Budget
The
City Council may present proposed amendments at this meeting. The City Council will conduct a public hearing on June 18,
2002 on the City Manager’s proposed budget and any amendments proposed
by the Council. The Council
will adopt the FY 2003 budget at the meeting of June 25, 2002.
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FY
2002 and FY 2003 Budget Discussion and Council Direction
a.
City Manager Information Report
Contact:
Paul Navazio, City Manager, 981-7000
Action:
Received and filed.
b.
Presentation of City Council proposed Amendments to the City
Manager’s proposed Budget (to
be delivered)
Action: Moved,
seconded, carried (Maio/Spring; Absent – Worthington) to refer to
the City Manager a request that staff make a recommendation on how to
fund a basic Green Program, including consideration of increasing
fees.
b1.
Budget Referral: Accessible Stage for City Sponsored Festivals,
Events, and Celebrations
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation:
Refer to the City Manager and the budget
process support for possible funding for a City owned accessible stage
for City sponsored festivals, events and celebrations
Contact:
Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
Action:
Moved, seconded, carried (Spring/Breland; Absent –
Worthington) to refer to the budget process and to the Commission on
Disability.
b2.
Budget Referral: The Arts
and Crafts Cooperative Inc.
From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation:
Refer to the budget process the request from The Arts and
Crafts Cooperative, Inc. for up to $22,000 for assistance in making
their restroom wheelchair and ADA accessible.
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember District 4, 981-7140
Action:
Moved, seconded, carried (Spring/Breland; Absent –
Worthington) to refer to the budget process and to the Commission on
Disability.
c.
Sewer Service Fees (held
over from 05/21/02 and 05/28/02)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
1) Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley
Municipal Code (BMC) Sections 17.04.010 and 17.04.015, sewer service
charges, imposition of liens, and appeals; and 2) adopt a Resolution
increasing sewer service charges for residential and non-residential
categories for FY 2003.
Contact:
Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
Action:
Moved, seconded, carried (Spring/Maio) to adopt first reading
of Ordinance and Resolution No. 61,620-N.S. amended to include the
Citizens Budget Review Commission’s recommendation that there be
improved methods for collecting and tracking data. Second reading of Ordinance scheduled for June 18, 2002.
c1.
From: Citizens Budget Review Commission
Recommendation:
Based on review of FY 2000
Sanitary Sewer Program expenses, request the City Manager implement
the following budget directions for FY 2003: 1) Refer the findings and
recommendations detailed in the report to the City Manager for
response to recommendations regarding performance measures, accounting
line definition improvements and budget recommendations; 2) increase
sewer fees for FY 2003 by CPI only; 3) establish and implement
performance measures to allow determination of unit costs necessary to
allow financial planning for rehabilitation of the remaining sewer
system under the City jurisdiction; and 4) improve accounting line
item definitions to allow better tracking of revenues and expenses of
the sewer and other programs especially for capital projects.
Contact: Paul Navazio, Secretary, 981-7000
Action:
Approved recommendation 4 as part of 36c.
d.
Allocation of Animal Services Budget
From: Citizens Humane Commission
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to split any monies left over from the Task Force’s
$35,000 and the Humane Commission’s $50,000 in the Animal Services
budget for FY 2002 between Home at Last Animal Rescue Organization and
Fix Our Ferals Animal Rescue Organizations.
Contact:
Kate O’Connor, Secretary, 981-6601
Action:
Held over to June 25, 2002.
d1.
From City Manager
Recommendation:
While the City Manager supports the
effort of animal rescue organizations in assisting and placing animals
impounded at the Animal Shelter, it is recommended that the Council
defer action on this specific item.
Further direction is needed in establishing the appropriate and
best use of funds provided to support Commission and Task Force
recommendations consistent with the overall goals.
It is recommended the City Manager convene a meeting to include
shelter staff, representatives from volunteer rescue groups and the
Humane Commission to develop specific recommendations as to staffing
and funding levels related to volunteer rescue groups, consistent with
overall shelter objectives.
Contact:
Jim Hynes, City Manager, 981-7000
Action:
Held over to June 25, 2002.
d2.
Humane Commission Funding Recommendations (Held over by Spring
from 05/21/02 and 05/28/02)
From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation:
Approve the Commission’s funding recommendations for FY
2003.
Contact:
Councilmember Dona Spring, District 4, 981-7140
Action:
Held over to June 25, 2002.
Action
Calendar – Ballot Measures
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a.
Ballot Measure - Instant Runoff Voting Charter Amendment
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
If the Council wishes to place a measure on the November
2002 ballot amending the charter to allow for Instant Runoff Voting (IRV):
1) review enclosed proposed charter amendment language and either
approve the text or give direction for any changes and further
direction to the City Attorney to prepare ballot title and financial
analysis; and 2) give direction to the City Clerk to continue to
follow-up and report back on status of IRV in California
jurisdictions.
Contact:
Sherry Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action:
Moved, seconded, failed (Spring/Maio; Noes – Armstrong,
Hawley, Olds, Shirek, Dean) to approve placing this measure on the
ballot.
b.
Ballot Measure – Redistricting Charter Amendment
From:
City Manager
Recommendation: If
the Council desires to place a measure on the ballot amending the
charter related to the time in which to consider and take action on
redistricting; give direction to the City Manager and the City
Attorney on ballot text language prepared by the City Attorney or
alternate proposals presented by Mayor Dean and Councilmember Spring.
Contact: Manuela
Albuquerque, City Attorney, 981-6950
Action:
Moved, seconded, failed (Armstrong/Hawley; Noes – Breland,
Maio, Spring, Worthington; Abstain – Shirek) to approve placing this
measure on the ballot.
b1. Charter Amendment to Extend Time to Redistrict After Decennial
Census and Consolidating Council, Mayoral and Auditor Elections to
Coincide with the Redistricting Cycles
From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation:
Add an
amendment to the April 16, 2002 recommendation from Mayor Dean to
change the effective date of redistricting by the Council requesting
that the City Manager develop a charter amendment which would allow
redistricting to occur up to two years after the decennial census if
necessary; and in order to prevent bifurcation of the residents in new
and future redistricting plans, align all the council district
elections as well as the mayoral election in the year 2004.
This charter amendment should be placed on the Nov. 2002 ballot
to be effective at the next round of redistricting.
The change would not affect the current adopted redistricting
plan.
Contact: Dona
Spring, District 4, 981-7140
Action:
No action taken.
b2. Redistricting - Revised Item from Councilmember Spring
Recommendation: Postpone
consideration of a charter amendment in response to the next decennial
census count until 2004 when further solutions can be explored to deal
with the problems of inaccurate census counts.
Refer this agenda item’s recommendations and the Mayor’s
agenda items recommendations on this topic to a future process.
Contact: Dona
Spring, District 4, 981-7140
Action:
Moved, seconded, failed (Spring/Maio; Noes – Armstrong,
Breland, Olds, Shirek, Dean; Abstain – Hawley) to approve placing
this measure on the ballot.
b3.
Charter Amendment Changing the Effective Date of Redistricting
From: Mayor Dean
Recommendation:
Request the City Manager develop a charter amendment which
would provide for redistricting two years after the decennial Census,
with elections from the new districts to be held at the next general
election following this revised redistricting process.
This amendment should be placed on the November 2002 ballot to
be effective at the next round of redistricting.
The change would not effect the current redistricting.
Contact:
Shirley Dean, Mayor, 981-7100
Action:
No action taken.
c.
Ballot Measures – November 2002, Review and Comment on Title and
Analyses (to
be delivered)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
1) Review and comment on the ballot titles, City Attorney
analyses and text of ballot measures related to:
1) amendment of the Waterfront Plan (Measure Q); 2) special tax
to fund maintenance and installation of pedestrian safety improvements
and streetlights; 3) a general obligation bond to fund a new animal
shelter; and 4) a general obligation bond to fund the seismic retrofit
of Old City Hall.
Contact:
Manuela Albuquerque, City Attorney, 981-6950
Actions: Moved,
seconded, carried (Maio/Armstrong; Noes – Shirek) to approve the
ballot title and text and making comment on the City Attorney’s
analysis for the Waterfront Plan.
Moved,
seconded, carried (Armstrong/Worthington; Noes – Shirek,
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