2. Major Residential Additions
(PDF, 136 KB) (first reading September 19, 2006 – Noes:
Moore, Anderson)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an
Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Title 23, Zoning Ordinance,
Sections 23 (D, E and F) regarding residential additions in all residential
districts and regarding development standards in the Hillside Overlay District
provisions.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development,
981-7400
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,949–N.S. (PDF, 2 MB) Effective October 26, 2006.
3. Conflict of Interest Code
(PDF, 4 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
adopting a revised Conflict of Interest Code and rescinding Resolution No.
62,642-N.S. (2004 Conflict of Interest Code).
Financial Implications: None
Contact:
Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,433–N.S.
(PDF, 3 MB)
4. Contract: Computer Network Cabling
(PDF, 26 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with
Capitol Communications Inc. increasing the amount by $175,000 to cover
additional cabling work on the computer network, for a total amount not to exceed
$210,000, and extending the term to June 30, 2008.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $175,000
Contact:
Chris Mead, Information Technology, 981-6500
Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 63,434–N.S. (PDF, 45 KB)
5.
Contract: Environmental Analysis for Aquatic Park Improvement
Project (PDF, 90 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with Laurel Marcus and
Associates for design, engineering and environmental analysis of hydrology and
habitat improvements at Aquatic Park in an amount not to exceed $372,264 for
the period August 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Marc Seleznow, Parks Recreation and Waterfront,
981-6700
Action: Removed
from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Bates.
Moved, seconded, carried (Moore/Wozniak) to adopt Resolution No.
63,435–N.S. (PDF, 80 KB)
6.
Contract: Inspections for Condominium Conversion Applications
(PDF, 25 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with 4Leaf, Inc. for
condominium inspections, increasing the amount by $60,000 for a total not to
exceed $84,999 and extending the term until June 30, 2009.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and
Development, 981-7400
Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 63,436–N.S. (PDF, 47 KB)
7.
Amendment No. 2 to Alameda County Measure B Expenditure Plan
(PDF, 31 KB)
From:
City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution
approving Amendment No. 2 to the 1986 Alameda County Transportation Expenditure
Plan as proposed by the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA)
contingent on the approval of the same amendment by the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Claudette
Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 63,437–N.S. (PDF, 103 KB)
8. Council Support for Proposition 89 - Clean Money
(PDF, 803 KB)
From: Mayor Bates
Recommendation: Support Proposition 89 –
California Clean Money and Fair Elections Act on the ballot this November.
Financial Implications: None
Contact:
Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
Action:
Approved recommendation.
9. Funding to Non-Profit Organizations
(PDF, 30 KB)
From: Councilmember Olds
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
approving funding from Councilmember Olds’ office budget to several non-profit
organizations as stated in the report.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact:
Betty Olds, Councilmember District 6, 981-7160
Action: Held
over to October 10, 2006 by Councilmember Olds.
10. Protection of California State Park, San Onofre State Beach
(PDF, 24 KB)
From:
Councilmember Spring
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution:
1) endorsing the California State Park and Recreation Commission’s resolution
opposing a proposed toll road alignment and request for action to protect San
Onofre State Beach; 2) requesting the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor
Agency withdraw its plans to construct a toll road with an alignment through
the state park; 3) directing the City Manager to refrain from acquiring any
bonds for, or making other financial investments in, the Foothill-South Toll
Road; and 4) sending a copy of this resolution to the Commission,
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, the California Governor,
Attorney General and Treasurer, Resources Agency, Department of Parks and
Recreation, and Department of Transportation.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dona
Spring, Councilmember District 4, 981-7140
Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 63,438–N.S. (PDF, 127 KB)
11. Expansion of Eco-Pass Program
(PDF, 34 KB)
From:
Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation:
Support exploring
the expansion of the Eco-Pass program to UC Berkeley, Alta Bates/Sutter Health,
and other businesses along the Telegraph Avenue Corridor.
Financial Implications: None at this time.
Contact:
Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 981-7170
Action:
Approved recommendation.
Action
Calendar – Appeals
12.
2721 Shattuck Avenue -
Zoning Adjustments Board Appeal – Verizon
a. From: City Manager
(PDF, 33 MB)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
affirming the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) to approve Use
Permit #05-10000033 for a new wireless telecommunications facility (including
five antennas and related equipment) for Verizon Wireless at 2721 Shattuck
Avenue and dismissing the appeal.
Financial Implications: None
Contact:
Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
b.
Appeal
1.
Ellen McGovern
(PDF, 163 KB)
c. Communications (PDF, KB)
1. Karl
Reeh on behalf of LeConte Neighborhood Association (PDF, 145 KB)
2. Ellen
McGovern (PDF, 225 KB)
3. Paul
B. Albritton, Mackenzie & Albritton, LLP (PDF, 276 KB)
Action: Moved,
seconded, carried (Anderson/Wozniak) to adopt Resolution No. 63,439-N.S. (PDF,
72 KB)
remanding the matter to the Zoning Adjustments Board for purposes of reviewing
new information and working out issues related to the parking and loading areas
and equipment placement.
13.
2721 Shattuck Avenue Zoning Adjustments Board Appeal – Nextel
a. From: City Manager
(PDF, 25 MB)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution
affirming the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) to approve Use
Permit #04-10000068 for a new wireless telecommunications facility (including
twelve antennas and related equipment) for Nextel Communications at 2721
Shattuck Avenue and dismissing the appeal.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dan Marks,
Planning and Development, 981-7400
b. Appeal
1. Ellen
McGovern (PDF, 249 KB)
c. Communications
1.
Karl Reeh on behalf of LeConte Neighborhood Association
(PDF, 150 KB)
2.
Ellen McGovern
(PDF, 225 KB)
Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Anderson/Wozniak)
to adopt Resolution No. 63,440-N.S. (PDF,
74 KB) remanding the matter to the Zoning
Adjustments Board for purposes of reviewing new information and working out
issues related to the parking and loading areas and equipment placement.
Action Calendar – Public
Hearing
14.
2104 Sixth Street
a.
From: City Manager
(PDF, 22 MB) (report of July 25, 2006)
Recommendation:
Conduct a Public
Hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution affirming the decision of the
Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
and approve 1) the legalization of the demolition of 2104 Sixth Street; and 2)
the reconstruction of the demolished portion of 2104 Sixth Street
(UP#06-10000027), and dismiss the appeal.
Financial
Implications: None
Contact: Dan Marks,
Planning and Development, 981-7400
b.
Appeal (July 25,2006)
Jeff Hoffman on
behalf of Friends of Oceanview-Sisterna Historic District
(PDF, 2 MB) (July 25, 2006)
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the
public hearing. 10 speakers. Moved,
seconded, carried (Moore/Anderson) to close the public hearing.
Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Capitelli/Wozniak;
Noes – Maio, Moore, Worthington) to adopt
Resolution No. 63,441–N.S. (PDF, 3 MB) affirming
the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board and dismissing the appeal.
15.
2104 Sixth Street
a.
From: City Manager
(PDF, 23 MB) (report of July 25, 2006)
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing
and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution affirming the decision of the Landmarks
Preservation Commission (LPC) to approve the demolition of 2104 Sixth Street
(Permit #06-40000003) and dismiss the appeal.
Financial Implications: None
Contact:
Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
b. Appeal (July 25, 2006)
Jano Bogg on behalf of Friends of Oceanview-Sisterna Historic
District (PDF, 7 MB) (July 25, 2006)
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the
public hearing. 10 speakers. Moved, seconded, carried (Moore/Anderson) to
close the public hearing.
Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Capitelli/Olds;
Noes – Moore, Worthington; Abstain - Spring) to adopt
Resolution No. 63,442–N.S. (PDF, 2 MB) affirming the decision of the Landmarks Preservation
Commission and dismissing the appeal.
