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.
Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance Regarding Conversion of
Long-Term, Owner-Occupied Tenancies In Common (PDF, 74 KB)
(CF 21-05) (First
Reading June 14, 2005. As amended: Noes–Capitelli, Wozniak;
Abstain–Worthington)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance adding new Section 21.28.060.F to the
Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) exempting conversion of certain tenancy in common
projects from affordable housing mitigation fees.
Financial Implications: Unknown.
Contact: Manuela Albuquerque, City Attorney, 981-6950
2.
Minutes for Approval (PDF, 75 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the Council meeting of May 10, 2005 (regular).
Contact: Sara T. Cox, City Clerk, 981-6900
3.
Contract: Parking Citation Collection and Processing Services
(PDF, 328 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with City of Inglewood for
comprehensive parking citation and processing services for the City from July
1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 in an amount not to exceed $400,000 with options for
two one-year extensions through June 30, 2008, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $1,200,000
Financial Implications: General Fund – $400,000 (or $1,200,000 for three
years).
Contact:
Fran David, Finance, 981-7300
4.
Operational Area Agreement (PDF, 217 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Alameda County
Operational Area Emergency Management Organization.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Debra Pryor, Fire,
981-5500
5.
New Berkeley Electrical Code (PDF, 815 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of
Ordinance repealing Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 19.30, Berkeley
Electrical Code, and adopting a new BMC Chapter 19.30 and procedural
provisions.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact:
Dan Marks, Planning, 981-7400
6.
FY 2005-2006 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Fund
Allocations (PDF, 1 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) authorizing the City Manager to submit an
allocation request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds in FY 2005-2006 for the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Education program and the Ninth Street Bicycle
Boulevard extension, and authorizing the City Manager to accept the funds,
execute resultant agreements and amendments, and implement the projects,
subject to securing the funds; and 2) declaring that the City is eligible to
request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the
Public Utilities Code, that there in no pending or threatened litigation that
might adversely affect the project or projects described in Exhibit B to this
Resolution, or that might impair the ability of the City to carry out the
projects; that the City attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements
in Exhibit A to this Resolution, and that a certified copy of this Resolution
and its exhibits shall be forwarded to the Alameda County Congestion Management
Agency for submission to MTC as part of the Countywide coordinated TDA Article
3 claim.
Financial Implications: MTC Fund – $213,844 grant
revenue (no matching funds required).
Contact:
Peter Hillier, Transportation, 981-7010
7.
Requirement for Public Review of Tentative Agreements
(PDF, 80 KB)
From: Mayor Bates and Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: Approve the concept of
requiring all future confidentiality agreements to include a provision for
public review and comment on any tentative land use, master plan, or long range
agreement prior to final Council action and request the City Manager return
with an appropriate resolution to implement this concept.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100; Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
8.
Recruitment and Selection of the Alameda County Registrar of
Voters (PDF, 85 KB)
From: Councilmember Maio and Mayor Bates
Recommendation: Request the Board of Supervisors emphasize the following position
requirements in recruiting for the position of Alameda County Registrar of
Voters: familiarity with issues surrounding secure voting systems, a commitment
to safeguarding the integrity of the vote in Alameda County voting equipment
and systems, and a plan for implementing Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) in
communities that authorize it.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember District 1, 981-7110
and Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
9.
Inclusive Community Process to Follow Up on Bicycle
Transportation Account Application for Traffic Signal at Hillegass and Ashby
Avenues (PDF, 28 KB)
From: Councilmembers Worthington, Anderson and Wozniak
Recommendation: Request that the City Manager
establish an inclusive community process to follow up on the Bicycle
Transportation Account application for a traffic signal at Hillegass and Ashby
Avenues, taking into consideration the following concerns of residents and
bicyclists:
1) that installation of a light or other traffic tools (such as Santa Rosa
lights) at this location and/or adjoining locations should not be allowed to
increase the amount of automobile traffic on this important bicycle boulevard;
2) how to reduce both the speed and the volume of automobile traffic on
Hillegass and the surrounding residential streets; 3) addressing any possible
ways (either in addition to or instead of the traffic light) to facilitate safe
crossings for pedestrians and bicycles at this intersection; and 4) that if the
grant is approved, that the contract
for installation will not be signed and the light will therefore not be installed
before a report returns to the City Council agenda.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Kriss Worthington,
Councilmember District 7, 981-7170; Max Anderson, Councilmember District 3,
981-7130; Gordon Wozniak, Councilmember District 8, 981-7180
10.
“Save the Safety Net” Budget Proposal (PDF, 24 KB)
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: Refer to the budget process recommendations from the Save the Safety Net
coalition, including restoration of funding for community service agencies that
would otherwise be cut due to reductions in federal funding for CDBG, CSBG, and
ESG; and that any funds reinstated by this recommendation would then go to the
respective commissions (Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Homeless
Commission, and Housing Advisory Commission) to decide which individual groups
will receive the replacement funding.
Financial Implications: $600,000.
Contact: Kriss Worthington,
Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
11.
Appointments: Mental Health Commission
a. From: Mental Health Commission (PDF, 219 KB)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution re-appointing
the following individuals to the Mental Health Commission, Special Public
Interest Category: 1) Paul Clermont for a three-year term beginning June 21,
2005 and ending June 20, 2008; 2) Sandi Harrington for a three-year term
beginning June 22, 2005 and ending June 22, 2008; and 3) Artensia Barry to
complete her current three-year term ending on October 21, 2006.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Harvey Turek,
Secretary, 981-5213
b. From: City Manager
(PDF, 50 KB)
Recommendation: The City Manager concurs with the
content and recommendations of the report.
Contact: Fred Medrano,
Health and Human Services, 981-5100
Action Calendar – New
Business
15.
Alternate UC Sewer Service Payment Method (PDF,
154 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution providing for alternate method for University of
California to pay sewer service charges, as required by the 2020 Long Range
Development Plan (LRDP) Settlement Agreement.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact:
Manuela Albuquerque, City Attorney, 981-6950
16.
Dedicated Revenue
Stream for Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Sale of Surplus Property
a. From:
Councilmember Worthington (PDF, 83 KB)
Recommendation: Adopt a policy to designate a dedicated revenue stream for the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund by setting aside a percentage of revenue (between 25% to
50%) from sale of surplus property.
Financial Implications: None.
Contact: Kriss Worthington,
Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
b. From: Housing Advisory Commission
(PDF, 186 KB)
Recommendation: Allocate a significant
portion of proceeds from sales of surplus City property to the City of Berkeley
Housing Trust Fund.
Financial Implications: Unknown.
Contact: Oscar A. Sung,
Secretary, 981-5410
c. From: City Manager
(PDF, 66 KB)
Recommendation: Refer to the budget
process.
Contact: Stephen Barton,
Housing, 981-5400
17.
Funding Recommendations for Community Agencies Providing
Services for the Poor
a. From: Human Welfare and
Community Action Commission (PDF, 485 KB)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the restoration of General Funds in the
amount of $1,141,736 for community agencies that provide services to the poor;
and 2) providing new funding for three programs: Alzheimer’s Services of the
East Bay, Dementia Specific Services, in the amount of $40,000; the Center for
the Education of the Infant Deaf, Hearing Equipment Loaner Bank Project, in the
amount of $38,802; and St Paul’s AME Church, Community Feeding Program, in the
amount of $6,600.
Financial Implications: General Fund – $1,227,138
Contact:
Kristen Lee, Secretary, 981-5427
b.
From: City Manager
(PDF, 136 KB)
Recommendation: Refer to the budget
process.
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
