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AGENDA
BERKELEY
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 – 6:00 P.M.
LONGFELLOW SCHOOL
AUDITORIUM, 1500 DERBY STREET
Roll Call
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.
Council Action:
The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the
Agenda.
Action Calendar – Public
Hearing
1.
Creeks Ordinance
a. From:
City Manager (PDF, 723 KB)
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing
on the current Creek Ordinance, Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 17.08 and
upon conclusion: 1) adopt first reading
of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 17.08 either by
approving Alternative A or Alternative B language incorporating standards to
govern rebuilding of structures that encroach in the required setback area in
the event of destruction due to a disaster and 2) provide direction to staff as
to whether the Council would like further revisions to the creek ordinance
considered as part of its priority setting process for the upcoming year.
Financial Implications:
Contact: Dan Marks,
Planning, 981-7400
b. Communications (PDF, 8 MB)
1. Barbara
Gilbert
2.
Paul Krahenbuh and Patricia Boyar
3.
Kirstin Miller, Ecocity Builders
4.
Kirstin Miller and Richard Register, Ecocity Builders (2)
5.
Robin O’Donell, Susan Church, Mischa Lorraine, Jill Korte
6.
Juliet Lamont and Phil Price
7.
Carole Schemmerling and Jennifer Mary Pearson, Friends of
Strawberry Creek
8.
Carole Schemmerling, Urban Creeks Council of California
9.
Lloyd and Sheila Andres
10.
Ann B. Erickson
11.
Daniella Thompson
12.
John L. Lineweaver, Diablo Holding, Ltd.
13.
Lori Dobeus
14.
Juliet Lamont and Phil Price
15.
Eva Alexis Bansner
16.
Frank and Gabrielle Morris
17.
Jill Korte
18.
Margaret Morse
19.
Peter Klatt
20.
Carol and Garret G. Thunen
21.
Robert and Judy de Vries
22.
Ned and Janis Dairiki
23.
Bannus Hudson
24.
Jim Sharp
25.
Joan Sprinson
26.
Mary Ann Brewin (2)
27.
Wayne Christopher
28.
Morton McDonald, Roy McDonald Associates, Inc.
29.
Cy H Silver
30.
Kevin Beadles, Wendy Beadles, Ray A. L’Esperance, Jill L’Esperance,
John L. Bunch, Stephen K. Tollefun, Zafer Yasa, Muzcet Yasa, Jim Webster
31.
Sylvia McLaughlin; Martin Bourque, Ecology Center; Helen
Burke, Sierra Club; John Steere, Urban Creeks Council; Kitty McLean, Sierra
Club; Richard Register, Ecocity Builders; Hank Resnik, Sierra Club; Kirstin
Miller, Ecocity Builders; Claire Risley, BEST/BFBC; Stephen Kelly; David Room,
Post Carbon Institute; Gus Yates, RG, CHG
32.
Sylvia McLaughlin; Martin Bourque; Ecology Center; Kitty
McLean, Sierra Club; John Steere, Urban Creeks Council; Stephen Kelly; David
Room, Post Carbon Institute; Helen Burke, Sierra Club; Kirsten Miller, Ecocity
Builders; Hank Resnik, Sierra Club; Claire Risley, BEST, BFBC, WBPAC
33.
Jane and Tom Kelly
34.
Urban Creeks Council
35.
Beth Lamont
36.
Kevin Powell and Melanie Goldfield
37.
David R. Clore
38.
Terry Powell, Community Relations Office, Berkeley Lab
39.
Steven Ross and Erin Bradner
40.
Diane Tokugawa
41.
Sherrick Slattery
42.
Catherine and Robert B. Scholer
43.
Eleanor Janet Moscow, Anita Elke, Norman Moscow
44.
Melanie Jordan
45.
Henry and Fredora Darmstadt
Public Comment: A total of 30 minutes is
scheduled. Each speaker is limited to a
maximum of 3 minutes.
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.
2.
Lease Agreement: 1947 Center Street –Basement (PDF, 2 MB) (First Reading September
21, 2004 – Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease agreement with the City of Richmond, California (Richmond
Works) for program space, located at 1947 Center Street, Basement, for the
purpose of operating a One Stop Career Center for a period of eight months.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
3.
3000 Shasta Road Fire Station – Exchange of Properties (PDF, 570 KB) (First Reading September
21, 2004 – Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance conveying the Potter Street
right-of-way west of the Eastshore Freeway to the East Bay Regional Park
District (EBRPD) and accepting Shasta Road from Grizzly Peak Boulevard to the
City boundary.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux, Public Works, 981-6300
4.
Hazardous Materials Codes (PDF, 2 MB) (First Reading September 21, 2004 –
Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an
Ordinance repealing Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapters 11.18 and 11.52 the
Hazardous Materials Codes, and reenacting these chapters in a new BMC Title 15,
Hazardous Materials, as Chapters 15.04, 15.08 and 15.12.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning, 981-7400
5.
Annual Investment
Report - Investment Policies and Designation of Investment Authority (PDF, 6 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
accepting the Annual Investment Report, approving the amendments to the investment
policies, and renewing the delegation of authority to make investments to the
Director of Finance.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Fran David,
Finance, 981-7300
6.
Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals (PDF, 512 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve new invitations
for bids and requests for proposals (RFP) that will be, or are planned to be,
issued; that have been issued and received due to extenuating circumstances; or
that have been sent out (opened) but not yet received (closed).
Financial Implications: Various Sources – $3,085,000.
Contact:
Fran David, Finance, 981-7300
7.
Contract: Mental Health Services (PDF, 219 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute performance contracts and any amendments
with the State Department of Mental Health for the provision of mental health
services in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions Code Section
5650 for FY 2003 and FY 2004.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health
and Human Services, 981-5100
8.
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month (PDF, 216 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
proclaiming September 2004 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
9.
Contract: Spiral Sidewalk Project (PDF, 955 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1)
approving specifications for the FY 2005 Spiral Sidewalk Project; 2) accepting
the bid of JS Concrete Construction; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract and any amendments in an amount not to exceed $235,740.
Financial Implications: General Capital Improvement Fund – $163,964; Work
for Private Party Fund – $50,000; Gas Tax Fund – $21,776.
Contact: Rene Cardinaux,
Public Works, 981-6300
10.
Contract: Installation of Thermoplastic Roadway Markings (PDF, 491 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year, on call contract and any amendments
with Chrisp Company to provide and install thermoplastic roadway markings in an
amount not to exceed $250,000.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Peter Hillier, Transportation, 981-7010
Council rules limit action on
Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions
for investigation and/or recommendations.
1.
None.
