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AGENDA
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
tuesday, September 11,
2007
7:00
P.M
Council Chambers 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Teleconference Location 1636 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
Tom Bates, Mayor
Councilmembers:
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District 1 Linda Maio |
District 5 Laurie
Capitelli |
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District 2 Darryl Moore
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District 6 Betty Olds |
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District 3 Max Anderson
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District 7 Kriss
Worthington |
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District 4 Dona Spring |
District 8 Gordon
Wozniak |
This meeting will be
conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953, and
Teleconferencing. Any member of the
public may attend this meeting at either location. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Pamyla Means,
City Clerk, 981-6900
The City Council may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. The Mayor may exercise a two minute speaking limitation to comments from Councilmembers. Meetings will adjourn at 11:00 p.m. - any items outstanding at that time will be carried over to a date/time to be specified.
Preliminary Matters
Roll
Call
Ceremonial
Matters: In addition to those items listed on the agenda,
the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.
1. Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag
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.
Public Comment on Consent Calendar Items Only
Consent Calendar
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.
Items that are removed from the Consent
Calendar and deemed by the Mayor to be controversial in nature will be
considered at the end of the agenda.
The Mayor will call for public comments on items on the Consent
Calendar. For each item, the Mayor will
entertain one speaker in support and ask that persons in the audience who are
also in support stand to be recognized.
The Mayor will then entertain one speaker in opposition and follow the
same process for the speaker in support.
If the Mayor determines that there are several persons wishing to speak
to the item, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered
at the end of the agenda.
Recess Consent Items
1. Contract Amendment: House-to-House Delivery of Food Scrap Pails (PDF, 221 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
ratifying the action taken by the City Manager during recess to execute an
amendment to Contract No. 7260 with Environmental Delivery Services, Inc., for
house-to-house delivery of food scrap pails in the amount of $9,800 for a total
amount not to exceed $50,225 for the period March 1, 2007 through June 30,
2009.
Financial Implications: Various funds - $9,800
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
2. Request for Additional Meeting of the Mental Health Commission (PDF, 289 KB)
From: Mental Health Commission
Recommendation: Ratifying the action of
the City Manager taken during recess to approve an additional meeting of the
Mental Health Commission scheduled for August 30, 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Carol Patterson, Secretary, Mental Health Commission, 981-5100
Consent Calendar
3. Add
Erroneously Omitted Language to BMC Code Nuisance Ordinance (PDF, 185 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of Ordinance
6,997N.S. to add erroneously omitted language to amend Berkeley Municipal Code
Chapters 23B.60, Compliance and Revocation, and 23B.64, Abatement of Nuisances.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
4. Contract: Relocation of Citywide Records Center (PDF, 251 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and
any amendments with Access Information Management to relocate the Citywide
Records Center.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
5. Establish 2008 City Council Meeting Schedule (PDF, 425 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
establishing the Council regular meeting schedule for 2008.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
6. Contract: Lynn M. Suter & Associates (PDF, 247 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Lynn
M. Suter & Associates to provide the City with legislative representation
services in Sacramento from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, in an amount not to
exceed $49,970.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $49,970
Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7100
7. Contract: 2-1-1 Phone Service (Social Services Hotline) - Eden I&R Incorporated (PDF, 246 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Eden
I&R Incorporated in the amount of $35,000 for the establishment of the 2-1-1
Phone Service from the period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $35,000
Contact: Tracy Vesely, Budget Manager, 981-7000
8. Date Correction for FY 2008 Voluntary Time Off Program (PDF, 237 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
designating Monday, December 24, 2007 as a Voluntary Time Off day in FY 2008
and authorizing the City Manager to temporarily close certain City Offices and
non-essential services for that day.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Tracy Vesely, Budget Manager, 981-7000
Supplemental Report (PDF, 160 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the new
invitation for bid/request for proposal that will be, or is planned to be,
issued in the next 30 days upon final approval by the requesting department or
division.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $6,149,898
Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300
10. Revenue Agreement: Ride Smart Program (PDF, 251 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of $773,813 from the
California Office of Traffic Safety to address the impact of alcohol and other
drugs on driving and promote the use of safety equipment while riding a bicycle,
skate board, scooter, or roller skates among youth, and execute any resultant
revenue agreements and amendments; and authorize the implementation of the
project and appropriation of the funding for related expenses.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 981-5100
11. Contract: Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Third-Party Administrator (PDF, 244 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with The
Lipman Company, Inc. for administration of the Retiree Health Premium
Assistance Plan and other retiree medical programs for sworn Fire and Police
for the period covering January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, for a total
not to exceed $55,000.
Financial Implications: Various funds - $55,000
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
12. Contract Amendment: Retiree Medical Plan Actuarial Services (PDF, 250 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract (No. 7114) with
Milliman, Inc., (hereinafter "Milliman") by increasing expenditure
authority in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for actuarial services of the
Berkeley Fire Fighters Association and the Berkeley Police Association retiree
medical benefit programs for the period of July 1, 2007 through December 31,
2007.
Financial Implications: Payroll Deduction Trust Fund - $20,000
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
13. Classification: Health Administrative/Financial Specialist (PDF, 283 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to
amend Resolution No. 61,840N.S., Classification and Salary Resolution for
Public Employees Union Local One, to establish the classification of Health
Administrative/Financial Specialist with a salary range of $6,897 - $8,335 per
month effective September 17, 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
14. Board of Library Trustees Appointment: Carolyn Henry Golphin (PDF, 413 KB)
From: Board of Library Trustees
Recommendation: Appoint Carolyn Henry
Golphin to the Board of Library Trustees for a term of four years beginning
October 1, 2007.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Donna Corbeil, Library, 981-6100
15. License Agreement: Marina Bay Trail Extension (PDF, 979 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement and any amendments
with the East Bay Regional Park District and the California Department of Parks
and Recreation to construct and maintain the portion of the Marina Bay Trail
Extension that lies within Eastshore State Park property for five (5) years
with automatic renewals for three (3) additional five year terms.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
16. Contract: Tree Removal Services (PDF, 246 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
approving plans and specifications for tree removal services; accepting the
proposal of West Coast Arborist, Inc.; and authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a contract and any amendments in an amount not to exceed
$320,000 for a period of three years, beginning August 1, 2007 and ending June
30, 2010.
Financial Implications: Parks Tax Fund - $320,000
Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
17. License Agreement: Cal Sailing Club (PDF, 1 MB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement and any amendments
with the Cal Sailing Club to use City property at the Berkeley Marina through
June 30, 2009 with an annual license fee of $5,544.
Financial Implications: Marina Fund - $5,544 revenue
Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with SFE Landscape
Architects to provide additional design and engineering services for the Gilman
Street Sports Fields project in an amount not to exceed $66,000 for a new
contract total not to exceed $510,416, which includes a 10% contingency; and
extending the term through December 31, 2008.
Financial Implications: Various funds - $66,000
Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
19. Council Direction
To Negotiate With College Prep High School (PDF,
12 KB) (To be delivered)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a long-term agreement with College Preparatory High School for limited use of the Gilman Street Sports Fields in exchange for a capital contribution to the construction budget, subject to the approval of the East Bay Regional Park District and California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Financial Implications:
Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
20. Contract: Environmental and Planning Services (PDF, 245 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract and any amendments with RRM
Design Group for planning and environmental review services in an amount not to
exceed $250,000 for a total contract period of three years, providing
authorization to negotiate more contracts on the open market, and authorizing
limited use of environmental services contracts for City projects.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
21. ZAB Appeal: 161 Panoramic Way (PDF, 237 KB) (Continued from July 17, 2007)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Continue
public hearing to November 11, 2007, for the appeal of the Zoning Adjustments
Boards approval of Use Permit No. 04-1000145, to construct a single-family
residential structure with two off-street parking spaces on a 3,295 square foot
lot. (ES-R) Environmental
Safety-Residential.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
22. Grant: 2007-08 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (PDF, 12 KB) (To be delivered)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant amendment and any subsequent
amendments with the State of California to accept Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control Grant funding and appropriate the funds to enforce laws to
prohibit furnishing alcohol to minors and possession of alcohol by persons
under the age of 21, as well as other alcohol-related crimes.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Douglas N. Hambleton, Police, 981-5900
23. Contract No. 7154 Amendment: Vehicle Equipment Installation (PDF, 250 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 7154 with
West Coast Police and Fire to install equipment on Police Department vehicles,
increasing the contract by $9,600 for a total amount not to exceed of $33,600
for the contract period March 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
Financial Implications: Equipment Maintenance Fund - $9,600
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
24. Contract: Sanitary Sewer Project - McNamara Smallman, Inc. (PDF, 301 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution
approving plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer Project located at
Addison Street, Byron Street, Cowper Street, Allston Way, and Martin Luther
King Jr. Way; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any
amendments, extensions or other change orders with McNamara Smallman, Inc.,
until completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications in an amount not to exceed $673,083 for a term of 220 calendar
days from the date of the execution of the contract.
Financial Implications: Sanitary Sewer Fund - $673,083
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
25. Update: Five-Year Street Plan for FY 2007-2012 (PDF, 267 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
adopting the update of the Five-Year Street Plan for FY 2007-2012.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
26. Contract: Direct Line Tele Response for After Hours Answering Service (PDF, 247 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with
Direct Line Tele Response for after hours answering services for the
Corporation Yard in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for the period October 1,
2007 through June 30, 2008, with an option to extend the contract for four
years to June 30, 2012 for a total amount not to exceed $95,000.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
27. Tieback Encroachment Ordinance (PDF, 255 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an
Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) sections 16.18.010, 16.18.025
and 16.18.080 to clarify the definitions of major and minor encroachments, to
define tiebacks as minor encroachments, and establish tieback encroachment
permit fees.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
28. Contract: Sanitary Sewer Project - Pacific Trenchless, Inc. (PDF, 322 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution
approving plans and specifications for the Adopt a Resolution approving plans
and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer Project located at Eight Street,
Ninth Street, and Folger Avenue; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract and any amendments, extensions or other change orders with Pacific
Trenchless, Inc., until completion of the project in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications in an amount not to exceed $500,328 for a
term of 190 calendar days from the date of the execution of the contract.
Financial Implications: Sanitary Sewer Fund - $500,328
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
29. Contract: Transportation Land Use Coalition (PDF, 253 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source contract with the
Transportation Land Use Coalition (TALC) for the Travel Choice-Berkeley Program
to promote the City of Berkeley Transit First policy for an amount not to
exceed $396,000 for the period September 15, 2007 to June 30, 2009.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
From: Auditor
Recommendation: Request the City Manager
to report back on or before November 20, 2007, and every three months
thereafter, regarding the implementation status of the audit recommendations in
the attached audit report until each recommendation is fully implemented.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ann-Marie Hogan, Auditor, 981-6750
Council Consent Items
31. Zoning Standards for Projects Exceeding State Mandated Density Bonuses (PDF, 199 KB)
From: Councilmember Maio
Recommendation: Refer to the Planning
Commission the development of criteria and zoning standards for those features
in a project that go beyond the State Density Bonus requirements.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1, 981-7110
32. Santa Rosa Lights, Priority Intersections, University Avenue (PDF, 198 KB)
From: Councilmembers Maio and Moore
Recommendation: Refer to staff the
identification of priority intersections on University Avenue for the
installation of Santa Rosa Lights and the retiming and synchronization of the
traffic lights, these would be folded into the traffic-calming program, brought
before the Transportation Commission, and referred to the mid-year budget cycle
for Council consideration.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1, 981-7110
33. 2007 Berkeley International Food Festival (PDF, 208 KB)
From: Councilmembers Moore and Maio
Recommendation: Waive the fees associated
with organizing the 2007 Berkeley International Food Festival.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Darryl Moore, Councilmember, District 2, 981-7120
34. Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples Day 2007 (PDF, 186 KB)
From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation: That the Council approve the attached proclamation in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day Saturday, October 6, 2007.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
From: Councilmembers Capitelli, Anderson, Maio and Moore
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution opposing California State Initiative Proposal No. 07-0032, "The Presidential Election Reform Act," and send correspondence to our neighboring cities -- Albany, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, and Richmond -- informing them of the proposed initiative and potential impacts if enacted.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Laurie Capitelli, Councilmember, District 5, 981-7150
36. Enhanced 911 Information (PDF, 225 KB)
From: Councilmember Capitelli
Recommendation: Refer to the Disaster and
Fire Safety Commission the advisability of making available to public safety
personnel auxiliary volunteered information about Berkeley residents. Request the Commission hear a presentation
from Alan North of SMART 911 and report back to the City Council on their
findings and recommendations.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Laurie Capitelli, Councilmember, District 5, 981-7150
37. Letter Regarding Kenneth Foster (PDF, 210 KB)
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation:
Send a letter to the
Governor of Texas thanking him for his decision to commute the sentence of
Kenneth Foster and ask him to consider modifying the unjust Law of Parties.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
38. Opposing Initiative 1249 - Sexual Abuse Reporting Act (PDF, 205 KB)
From: Councilmembers Worthington, Spring and Olds
Recommendation: Oppose Initiative 1249,
the Sexual Abuse Reporting Act.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
39. Proclamation Honoring Single Payer Health Care Advocates (PDF, 206 KB)
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: That the Berkeley City
Council adopt a proclamation honoring the many volunteers who worked hard to
promote SB 840, the California Universal Healthcare Act.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
40. Supporting Boycott Of Woodfin Suite Hotels (PDF, 209 KB)
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution endorsing the boycott of Woodfin Suite Hotels.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
41. Boycott Valley Power Systems, Inc. (PDF, 205 KB)
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: That the Berkeley City
Council expresses its support for striking workers at Valley Power in San
Leandro and establish a policy for the City of Berkeley to boycott Valley Power
Systems Inc.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
42. Support of AB 558 Toxics Use Reduction Act (PDF, 199 KB)
From: Councilmember Maio
Recommendation: That the City of Berkeley
support AB 558 Toxics Use Reduction Act and send a letter of support to
Assemblymember Fike Feuer and Senators Ron Calderon, Mike Machado, Denise
Moreno Ducheny, Lou Correa and Leland Yee.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember, District 1, 981-7110
Council Action Calendar Old Business
43. Amendments to the Berkeley City Council Rules of Procedure (Carried over from July 17, 2007)
a. From: Mayor Bates (PDF, 277 KB)
Recommendation:
Request that the
City Council amend the Berkeley City Council Rules of Procedure and Order (last
amended May 8, 2007) Chapter IV - Conduct of Meeting, Sections A and E. Specifically, replace Section A - Comments
from the Public with: 1) Public Comment on Consent Calendar and Information
Items, 2) Public Comment on Action items, 3) Zoning Adjustment Board Appeals,
and 4) Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items; and amend Section E. Public Hearings
adding a process for public comment for public hearings on land use and zoning
matters.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
b. From: Councilmember Worthington (PDF, 703 KB)
Recommendation: Amend Resolution
53,575N.S. to incorporate the new procedures for Public Comment established by
the Mayor and to incorporate other minor changes for clarity, consistency and
performance with The Brown Act.
Disseminate the amended resolution to the City Council, all Boards,
Commissions, Committees and Task Forces for immediate implementation
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
c. From: Councilmember Spring (PDF, 186 KB)
Recommendation: That the Council conduct a
workshop/special meeting in September, 2007 to consider and discuss proposals
regarding establishing the rules of public comment and land use public
testimony.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dona Spring,
Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
Action Calendar New Business
44. Establishment of Community Benefit Districts (PDF, 274 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt first reading of an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.94 of the Berkeley Municipal Code Relating to
Improvement District Assessments.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Michael Caplan,
Economic Development, 981-7530
Information Reports
45. February and June 2008 Statewide Election Timelines (PDF, 262 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
46. Records Online (PDF, 526 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Pamyla Means, City Clerk, 981-6900
47. FY-08 Civic Arts Grant Requests (PDF, 249 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Michael Caplan, Economic Development, 981-7530
48. Investment Report: Quarter Ended June 30, 2007 (PDF, 2 MB)
From: City Manager
Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300
49. Quarterly Report on Employee Safety and Workers' Compensation (PDF, 319 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
50. Audit: Association For Sports Field Users (PDF, 227 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
51. Audit Update: Limited Tuolumne Camp Staff Review (PDF, 262 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
52. Draft Comments on Regional Housing Needs Allocation (PDF, 277 KB)
From: City Manager
Contact:
Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
Public Comment Items Not
Listed on the Agenda
Adjournment
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after the date the Notice of Decision of the action of the City Council is
mailed. Any lawsuit not filed within that 90-day period will be barred. 2) In any lawsuit that may be filed against
a City Council decision to approve or deny a use permit or variance, the issues
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I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the Citys website, on September 6, 2007
Pamyla Means, MMC, City Clerk
Council rules limit action on Communications to referral to the City Manager and/or Boards and Commissions for investigation and/or recommendations. All communications submitted to Council are public record.
Communication (or Agenda Item) Title
Item 22: Grant: 2007-08 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
1.
John Cummins,
UC Berkeley
Item 43: Amendments to the Berkeley City Council Rules of Procedure
2.
Sharon Hudson
4.
Pamyla Means,
City Clerk Department
BRT
5.
Vincent
Casalaina, Willard Neighborhood Association (2)
6.&