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City Council: 05-17-2011 - Regular Meeting Agenda - City of Berkeley, CA
Regular Meeting eAgendaMay 17, 2011
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~AGENDA BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 17, 2011 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers - 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Tom Bates, MayorCouncilmembers:
1. Amendments to Abatement of Nuisances Ordinance, Chapter 1.24; Violations Declared Public Nuisance Ordinance, Chapter 1.26; Tobacco Retailers Ordinance, Chapter 9.80; Hazardous Materials and Wastes Management Ordinance, Chapter 15.12; and Alcohol Product Advertising Ordinance, Chapter 20.67 Relating to Attorneys’ Fees Awards (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt first reading of:1. An Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 1.24 Abatement of Nuisances Ordinance;2. An Ordinance amending BMC Chapter 1.26 Violations Declared Public Nuisance Ordinance;3. An Ordinance amending BMC Chapter 9.80 Tobacco Retailers Ordinance;4. An Ordinance amending BMC Chapter 15.12 Hazardous Materials and Wastes Management Ordinance; and5. An Ordinance amending BMC Chapter 20.67 Alcohol Product Advertising Ordinance.Financial Implications: See reportContact: Zach Cowan, City Attorney, 981-6950 2. Amendments to the Civil Penalties for Multiple Responses to Loud or Unruly Parties, Gathering or Other Similar Events Ordinance, Chapter 13.48 (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.48 Loud or Unruly Parties, Gathering or Other Similar Events Ordinance.Financial Implications: See reportContact: Zach Cowan, City Attorney, 981-6950 3. Minutes for Approval (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meeting of April 26, 2011 (special and regular).Financial Implications: NoneContact: Deanna Despain, City Clerk, 981-6900 4. Formal Bid Solicitation and Request for Proposal Scheduled For Possible Issuance in the Next 30 Days (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Approve the request for proposals or invitation for bids (attached to staff report) that will be, or are planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department or division. All contracts over the City Manager's threshold will be returned to Council for final approval.Financial Implications: Various Funds - $1,474,873Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300 5. Contract No. 7009 Amendment: 2M Associates for the Bay Trail Extension Project NEPA Process (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 7009 with 2M Associates of Berkeley to prepare environmental documents and technical studies in order to complete the National Environmental Quality Act (NEPA) review process for the first segment of the Bay Trail Extension project in an amount not to exceed $24,000, and extending the term through December 31, 2012.Financial Implications: Various Funds - $24,000Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700 6. Contract No. 7470 Amendment: 2M Associates for Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Master Development Plan (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 7470 with 2M Associates to develop the Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Master Development Plan and environmental review documents by adding $27,049 for a total amount not to exceed $102,049, for a term ending on December 31, 2011.Financial Implications: Playground Camp Fund- $175,000Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700 7. Contract PBSJ, Inc. for CEQA Environmental Impact Report for Aquatic Park Improvement Program (APIP) (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with PBSJ, Inc., an Atkins Company, to complete the CEQA environmental review process for the Aquatic Park Improvement Program (APIP) in an amount not to exceed $137,044 for the term ending June 30, 2012.Financial Implications: Parks Tax Fund - $137,044Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700 8. Grant Application: Proposition 84 Statewide Park Round Two Grant Program: James Kenney Park Rejuvenation Project (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the submittal of a City of Berkeley Application for the Proposition 84 competitive Statewide Park Round Two Grant Program for the James Kenney Park Rejuvenation Project.Financial Implications: $5 million (grant revenue)Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700 9. License Agreement: Berkeley Partners for Parks for Tool Storage at Aquatic Park (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with Berkeley Partners for Parks ("BPFP") and its partner group, Aquatic Park EGRET ("EGRET") to use the City's storage container at 699 Potter Street in Berkeley Aquatic Park for a six month term beginning February 1, 2011 to July 31, 2011, and including any required hold-over period up to January 31, 2012.Financial Implications: NoneContact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700 10. Contract No. 8565 Amendment: Redgwick Construction Company for 9th Street Bicycle Boulevard Extension Project (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Contract No. 8565 with Redgwick Construction Company for the 9th Street Bicycle Boulevard Extension Project, increasing the contract by $175,000 for a total amount not to exceed $734,130.Financial Implications: Various Funds - $734,130Contact: Andrew Clough, Public Works, 981-6300 11. Contract: FY 2011 Marina Float Replacement Project (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution:1. Approving specifications for FY 2011 Marina Float Replacement Project 11-10562-C;2. Accepting the bid of Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc.; and3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments, extensions, or other change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the approved specifications, for an amount not to exceed $657,066, for the period of 120 calendars days from the date of the execution of the contract.Financial Implications: Marina Operations/Maintenance Fund - $657,066Contact: Andrew Clough, Public Works, 981-6300 12. Purchase Order: Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for One Type III Wildland Fire Engine (PDF)From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase order for Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $348,912 for one Type III Wildland fire engine and equipment for use in fighting urban/wildland interface fires.Financial Implications: Equipment Replacement Fund - $348,912Contact: Andrew Clough, Public Works, 981-6300
Council Consent Item 13. Unsecured Loan to BOSS for Predevelopment Costs for Harrison House (PDF)From: Mayor Bates and Councilmember MaioRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an unsecured loan of $97,000 from the General Fund to Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) for the purpose of funding certain predevelopment costs for improvements at Harrison House and approving the appropriation of the loan from the General Fund reserves.Financial Implications: Loan from General Fund - $97,000Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100 14. Promoting Berkeley's Arts and Culture (PDF)From: Councilmember CapitelliRecommendation: Direct the City Manager to work with the City Attorney to develop specific criteria for the installation of banners in the public right of way in order to promote arts and culture in the City of Berkeley.Financial Implications: Unknown staff timeContact: Laurie Capitelli, Councilmember, District 5, 981-7150 15. Eighth Annual Berkeley World Music Festival (PDF)From: Councilmember WorthingtonRecommendation: Adopt a Proclamation designating June 4, 2011 as the Berkeley World Music Day.Financial Implications: NoneContact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170 16. Support AB 764, Allowing Taxpayers to Voluntarily Contribute to the Victim-Witness Assistance Fund on Their Tax Return (PDF)From: Councilmember WorthingtonRecommendation: Support Assembly member Swanson’s AB 764 allowing an individual taxpayer to voluntarily designate on the tax return, a specified amount in excess of the tax liability be transferred to the Victim-Witness Assistance Fund, for community based organizations that serve minor victims of human trafficking.Financial Implications: NoneContact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170 17. Use of Online Payment for Visitor Parking Permits (PDF)From: Councilmember WorthingtonRecommendation: Refer to the City Manager the use of online payment for visitor parking permits.Financial Implications: UnknownContact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170 18. Use of Facebook for Reporting 311 Service Requests (PDF)From: Councilmember WorthingtonRecommendation: Refer to the City Manager the use of Facebook for reporting 311 Service Requests and Community Outreach for Council members.Financial Implications: UnknownContact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170 19. Pacific Center: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Such Funds (PDF)From: Councilmember WorthingtonRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the expenditure of up to $2,500 to the Pacific Center with funds relinquished to the City’s general fund for this purpose from the discretionary Council Office Budgets of Councilmember Worthington and any other Councilmembers who would like to contribute.Financial Implications: Councilmember's Discretionary Fund - $2,500Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170 20. Support the Rank-and-File International Longshore and Warehouse Union Against Pacific Maritime Association’s Threatening Court Tactics (PDF)From: Councilmembers Worthington and Arreguin Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to support the Rank-and-File International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) against Pacific Maritime Association's court suit.Financial Implications: UnknownContact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
Action Calendar – Public Hearing **Will commence no earlier than 8:00 p.m.** At its meeting of March 8, 2011, City Council established a 6 month trial period for scheduling Public Hearings no earlier than 8:00 p.m. Except at meetings at which the budget is to be adopted, no public hearing may commence later than 10:00 p.m. unless there is a legal necessity to hold the hearing or make a decision at that meeting or the City Council determines by a two-thirds vote that there is a fiscal necessity to hold the hearing. Up to ten (10) speakers may speak for two minutes. If there are more than ten persons interested in speaking, the Presiding Officer may limit the public comment for all speakers to one minute per speaker. Speakers are permitted to yield their time to one other speaker, however no one speaker shall have more than four minutes. The Presiding Officer may with the consent of persons representing both sides of an issue allocate a block of time to each side to present their issue. 21. Fiscal Year 2012 and Fiscal Year 2013 Proposed Budget Public Hearing (PDF)Fiscal Year 2012 and 2013 Proposed Biennial Budget Capital Improvement ProjectsPresentation (PDF)From: City Manager Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2012 and FY 2013 proposed budget.Financial Implications: See FY 2012 and FY 2013 Proposed Biennial Budget (from May 3, 2011 Worksession)Contact: Teresa Berkeley-Simmons, Budget Manager, 981-7000 22. ZAB-LPC Certification: 1125 University Avenue (PDF)Attachment 3 Part 1Attachment 3 Part 2Attachment 3 Part 3Attachment 3 Part 4Attachment 3 Part 5Attachment 3 Part 6Attachment 3 Part 7Attachment 3 Part 8Attachment 5 Part 1Attachment 5 Part 2Attachment 5 Part 3Attachment 5 Part 4Attachment 5 Part 5Attachment 5 Part 6Attachment 7 Part 1Attachment 7 Part 2Attachment 9 Part 1Attachment 9 Part 2Attachment 9 Part 3Attachment 9 Part 4Attachment 9 Part 5Attachment 9 Part 6Attachment 9 Part 7Attachment 9 Part 8Supplemental materials (PDF)From: City Manager Recommendation: Conduct public hearings and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approving Demolition Permit No. 10-40000015 to allow demolition of the existing West Branch Library, a City of Berkeley Structure of Merit, and Use Permit No. 10-10000045 to allow construction of a new branch library.Financial Implications: NoneContact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400 23. ZAB Certification: 1901 Russell Street (PDF)Attachment 5 Part 1Attachment 5 Part 2Attachment 5 Part 3Attachment 5 Part 4Attachment 7 Part 1Attachment 7 Part 2 Attachment 7 Part 3Attachment 7 Part 4Attachment 7 Part 5Attachment 7 Part 6Attachment 7 Part 7Attachment 7 Part 8Attachment 7 Part 9Attachment 7 Part 10Attachment 7 Part 11 Attachment 7 Part 12Attachment 7 Part 13Attachment 7 Part 14Attachment 7 Part 15Attachment 7 Part 16Attachment 7 Part 17Attachment 7 Part 18Attachment 7 Part 19Attachment 7 Part 20Supplemental materials (PDF)From: City Manager Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approving Use Permit No. 10-10000031 to allow demolition of the existing South Branch Library and construction of a new branch library.Financial Implications: NoneContact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400 24. Public Hearing: FY 2012 Street Lighting Assessments (PDF) From: City ManagerRecommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution confirming the assessments in the Engineer's Report, dated February 2011, and authorize the levying of FY 2012 Assessments for Berkeley Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1982-1.Financial Implications: See reportContact: Andrew Clough, Public Works, 981-6300 25. Public Hearing: FY 2012 City FeesFrom: City ManagerRecommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing on the following fees and upon conclusion adopt Resolutions setting fees for the following: a. Domestic Partnership Administrative Revisions and Fee Increase (PDF) From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution clarifying Domestic Partnership administrative procedures, increasing the fee to reflect current costs of operating the program, authorizing modifications to related forms to indicate effective date of filings, and rescinding Resolution No. 56,106-N.S.Financial Implications: General Fund - $105 (Annual Revenue)Contact: Deanna Despain, City Clerk, 981-6900 b. Fees: Environmental Health Division (PDF) From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing fees for FY 2012 for permit and inspection and other services provided by the City of Berkeley Environmental Health Division as required by the Berkeley Municipal Code, sections: 9.80.040, 11.12.040, 11.20.030, Section 11.28.040, 12.04.020, 12.04.030 and 13.40.090; and the California Health and Safety Code, sections: 114381, 116053, 119303; and rescinding Resolution No. 64,890-N.S.Financial Implications: General Fund - $77,731 (Annual Revenue)Contact: Beth Meyerson, Health Services, 981-5100 c. Fees: Senior Center Rental Fees (PDF) From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution:1. Establishing external fees for facility rental rates for the Aging Services Division of the Housing & Community Services Department of $35 per hour, an increase of $15 per hour from the current fees of $20. Increase kitchen use fee from $60 per event to $100. Increase internal fees for facility rental rates to City of Berkeley departments and commissions to $30, an increase of $10 per hour from the current fees of $20.2. Rescinding Resolution No. 61,575-N.S.Financial Implications: General Fund - $22,715 (Annual Revenue)Contact: Jane Micallef, Housing, 981-5400 d. Fees: Marina Fee Increases for FY 2012 (PDF)Revised materials (PDF) From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution:1. Establishing a new rate schedule in the Marina increasing berth and skiff fees by up to 6.7%;2. Increasing Houseboat Live Aboard fees by 20% ($20);3. Increasing Monthly and Seasonal Small Boat Launch Ramp Fees by 20% ($5);4. Eliminating the Waiting List Fee;5. Establishing a special rate for limited access berths;6. Establishing new fees for Food and Merchandise Booths; and7. Establishing new discounts for Multiple Berth Rental; and8. Rescinding Resolution No. 64,457-N.S.Financial Implications: Marina Fund - $192,120 (Annual Revenue)Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700 e. Fees: Parks and Recreation Programs and Facilities (PDF) From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution to approve new fees and increase current fees for select recreation and marina education programs and facilities, and rescind Resolution No. 64,456-N.S. and Resolution No. 64,332–N.S. and all amendatory resolutions.Financial Implications: Various Funds - $199,141 (Annual Revenue)Contact: William Rogers, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700 f. Fees: Toxics Management Division (PDF) From: City ManagerRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution:1. Establishing a revised fee schedule for the Toxics Management Division; and2. Amending Resolution No. 63,774-N.S.Financial Implications: Certified Unified Program Agency Fund - UnknownContact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
Action Calendar – New Business 26. Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2012 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (PDF)From: City Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the borrowing of $57,000,000 and the sale and issuance of Fiscal Year 2012 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.Financial Implications: See reportContact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300
27. Support Senator Corbett’s SB 861 Prohibiting Public Contracts with Private Contractors of Conflict Minerals in the Congo (PDF)From: Councilmember WorthingtonRecommendation: Support SB 861 prohibiting public contracts with scrutinized private contractors of conflict minerals, as defined by the State Legislature.Financial Implications: UnknownContact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170 28. Support FRAC Act, H.R. 1084/S.587, and BREATHE Act, H.R. 1204 to Repeal the Fracking Exemption to the Safe Drinking Water Act and Require Disclosure of Chemicals Used in Fracking (PDF)From: Councilmember Worthington Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (“FRAC Act”), H.R. 1084/S.587, and the Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (“BREATHE Act”), H.R. 1204 to repeal the fracking exemption to the Safe Drinking Water Act and require disclosure of chemicals used in fracking.Financial Implications: NoneContact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember, District 7, 981-7170
Information Reports 29. Status Report on Public Commons for Everyone Initiative (PCEI) (PDF)From: City Manager Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7000 30. Unrepresented Temporary Employee (PDF) From: City ManagerContact: David Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800 31. Update on Measure FF Civic Art Projects (PDF)From: City ManagerContact: Donna Corbeil, Library, 981-6100 32. Building Permit Fee Deferral: 711 Harrison Street (PDF)From: City ManagerContact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400 33.**Removed from agenda per City Manager and Rescheduled to June 7, 2011**Community Risk Reduction PlanFrom: Community Environmental Advisory CommissionContact: Nabil Al-Hadithy, Commission Secretary, 981-7400 34. Review of Oakland's Disability-Friendly Emergency Plan by the Commission on Disability, and the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (PDF)From: Commission on DisabilityContact: Paul Church, Commission Secretary, 981-6300
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Mark Numainville, Deputy City Clerk
Communications 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. Communications are not published directly to the City’s website. Copies of individual communications are available for viewing at the City Clerk Department and through Records Online. Items 22 & 23: ZAB-LPC Certification: 1125 University Avenue and 1901 Russell Street1. Gene Bernardi Pre-K Extended Day Programs2. Pablo Paredes