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BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Teleconference Location – 1636 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 7:07 p.m. All present
Ceremonial Matters:
1. Proclamation declaring Thursday, May 25, 2006, as Ruby Harmon Day.
2. Proclamation declaring May 2006, as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
3. Proclamation declaring June 3-4, 2006, from Noon to 9:00 p.m., as Berkeley World Music Weekend.
City Manager Comments: Yesterday the city honored the 40th Anniversary of the Berkeley Marina.
Public Comment:
17 speakers.
Consent Calendar
Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Anderson/Moore) to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated:
1. Ordinance Amendment: Business License Administrative Appeal (PDF, 67 KB) (First reading May 16, 2006 – Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 9.04.085.G, regarding the business license administrative appeal process.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Manuela Albuquerque, City Attorney, 981-6950
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,917–N.S. (PDF, 49 KB) Effective June 22, 2006.
2. Ordinance Amendment: Condominium Conversion - Continuation of the Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee (PDF, 195 KB) (First reading May 16, 2006 – Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Section 21.28.065.B.1, Condominium Conversion Ordinance, to continue the limit on the affordable housing mitigation fee at 12.5% of sales price and repealing the sunset on that limitation.
Financial Implications: Unknown
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,918–N.S. (PDF, 55 KB). Effective June 22, 2006.
3. Disposition and Development Agreement: Oxford Street Development, LLC (PDF, 13 MB) (First reading May 16, 2006 – Noes – Olds; Abstain – Capitelli, Wozniak)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the DDA and all other necessary documents to dispose of the Property pursuant to the terms and conditions of the DDA.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,919–N.S. (PDF, 12 MB) Effective June 22, 2006.
4. Ordinance Amendment: Inclusionary Housing (PDF, 73 KB) (First reading May 16, 2006 – Unanimous)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Sections 23C.12.070.A to revise inclusionary unit pricing requirements for ownership projects, BMC Section 23C.12.070.D to revise resale restriction pricing requirements and BMC Section 23C.12.090 authorizing the City Manager to issue regulations governing price setting and qualifying households.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,920–N.S. (PDF, 118 KB) Effective June 22, 2006.
5. Calling for a Consolidated General Municipal Election for November 7, 2006 (PDF, 141 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) calling for a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held in Berkeley on November 7, 2006; 2) requesting the Alameda County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City of Berkeley General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; and 3) authorizing certain procedural and contractual actions.
Financial Implications: City Clerk Budget - $250,000
Contact: Sara T. Cox, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,302–N.S. (PDF, 128 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager a proposed initiative for a report to Council as to any of the impacts specified in Election Code section 9212.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sara T. Cox, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Approved recommendation.
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Refer to the City Manager a proposed initiative for a report to Council as to any of the impacts specified in Election Code Section 9212.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Sara T. Cox, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Removed to Action by Councilmember Spring. Discussion held. Approved recommendation.
8. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District (PDF, 872 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the FY 2006 Annual Report of the North Shattuck Business Improvement District (BID); 2) declaring Council's intention to levy an annual assessment for the North Shattuck BID for FY 2007, and; 3) scheduling a public hearing for June 20, 2006 to consider levying a renewed assessment for FY 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Thomas A. Myers, Economic Development, 981-7530
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,303–N.S. (PDF, 749 KB)
9. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals (PDF, 212 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the attached list of new invitations for bids and requests for proposal (RFP) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division.
Financial Implications: Sanitary Sewer Fund - $950,000
Contact: Fran David, Director, Finance Department, 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
10. Annual Purchase Order for Turnouts: JAECO Fire and Safety (PDF, 140 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an annual purchase order and any amendments with JAECO Fire and Safety for the purchase of turnouts (i.e., protective firefighting coats and trousers) beginning July 1, 2006 in an amount not to exceed $100,000 with option to extend for two additional fiscal years.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $100,000
Contact: Debra Pryor, Fire and Emergency Services, 981-3473
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,304–N.S. (PDF, 99 KB)
11. Contract: Berkeley's Best Builders Green Building Consultation and Technical Services (PDF, 187 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Build It Green (BIG), formerly the Green Resource Center (GRC), for Berkeley's Best Builders Green Building consultation and technical services, for the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
Financial Implications: Permit Service Center Fund - $ 60,000
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,305–N.S. (PDF, 233 KB)
12. Grant: Agreement for Low Income Energy Program Revenues (PDF, 174 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with the State Department of Community Services and Development to receive a U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program grant, in the amount of $27,656 for the period April 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007, to provide weatherization assistance for eligible residents of Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville; 2) approving the Priority Plan; and, 3) authorizing the City Manager to designate a representative to sign required fiscal and programmatic reports.
Financial Implications: $27,656 revenue
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,306–N.S. (PDF, 130 KB)
13. Grant: Measure B Revenue (PDF, 149 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 12-month Measure B program plan for paratransit services and authorizing the City Manager to transmit the plan and 12-month claim in the amount of $182,359 for Measure B annual pass-through funds for use during fiscal year 2007 to the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) and to deposit the grant revenue.
Financial Implications: Measure B Paratransit Fund - $182,359
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,307–N.S. (PDF, 104 KB)
14. Contract: Bay Trail Extension Construction Documents (PDF, 141 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with 2M Associates of Berkeley for construction drawings and bid documents for the firs segment of the Bay Trail Extension to the Berkeley Marina including: 1) a multi-use trail and landscaping from the I-80 Bike Bridge to the East Lawn by Marina Boulevard; and 2) windsurf access improvements west of Hs Lordships Restaurant in an amount not to exceed $126,560 for the period May 23, 2006 to December 31, 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Marc Seleznow, Parks Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,308–N.S. (PDF, 94 KB) (Abstain–Spring).
15. Contract: Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park Repair and Rehabilitation (PDF, 344 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park Repair and Rehabilitation project; accepting the bid from McGuire & Hester, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with McGuire& Hester in an amount not to exceed $789,900 for the period June 1, 2006 to June 1, 2007.
Financial Implications: $789,900
Contact: Marc Seleznow, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6700
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,309–N.S. (PDF, 112 KB)
16. Fee Waiver: Nurses, Contractors and Volunteers at Tuolumne and Echo Lake Camps (PDF, 154 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the policy to provide a waiver of camp fees for service providers and their families at Tuolumne and Echo Lake Camps Programs.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Marc Seleznow, Parks Recreation & Waterfront, 981-6700
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,310–N.S. (PDF, 115 KB)
17. Final Map of Tract 7575: 2113 - 2119 Delaware Street (PDF, 134 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving Final Map of Tract 7575, conversion of an existing eight-unit Tenancy-in-Common (TIC) project at 2113 – 2119 Delaware Street to eight condominium units.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,311–N.S. (PDF, 92 KB)
18. Congestion Management Agency Allocation: Spruce Traffic Safety Project (PDF, 348 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to 1) execute an agreement with the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (CMA) and accept a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) allocation in the amount of $100,000 for the period of June 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 for the Spruce Traffic Safety Project between Rose and Vine Streets; and 2) appropriate the funding necessary to implement the project prior to receipt of the allocation, which will occur when the CMA has the funds to transfer, anticipated to be FY 2008.
Financial Implications: Clean Air Transportation Fund - $100,000 revenue
Contact: Claudette R. Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,312–N.S. (PDF, 104 KB)
19. Final Tract Map 7650: 3075 Telegraph Avenue (PDF, 453 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the final map of Tract Map 7650, a fifteen-unit residential and commercial condominium project located at 3075 Telegraph Avenue.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Claudette R. Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,313–N.S.