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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, MAY 1, 2000 AT 8:00 PM
Regular Meeting: Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
San Rafael City Council Barbara Heller, Councilmember
Cyr N. Miller, Councilmember
Gary 0. Phillips, Councilmember
Absent: Paul M. Cohen
Also Present: Kenneth Nordhoff, Assistant City Manager
Gus Guinan, Assistant City Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION:
1. a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))
(1) Case Name: William Snyder v. City of San Rafael
WCAB No.: SFO 0426802
SFO 0421852
(2) Case Name: Terry Butler v. City of San Rafael
WCAB No.: SFO 0429481
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))
(1) Case Name: City of San Rafael v. EnQelbera, et al.
Marin County Superior Court, Case No. CV992896
Assistant City Attorney Gus Guinan announced no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
8:22 PM
RE: MTBE GASOLINE ADDITIVE - File 13-12 x 13-1 x 13-4
Bruce Bullard congratulated the City for its work in attempting to ban the gasoline
additive MTBE, noting the Resolutions adopted by the cities of San Rafael and Vacaville
were currently being circulated among other cities in the East Bay. Mr. Bullard reported
a document entitled "MTBE: To What Extent Will Past Releases Contaminate Community Water
Supply Wells" was being published in Science and Technology, noting he had spoken with the
author of the report, and was informed there are approximately 250,000 sites in the United
States that are leaking, and that was a conservative estimate. Mr. Bullard referred to
"The Commission's Findings Timetable for the Phase -Out of MTBE from California's Gasoline
Supply", which is considered the "bible" in working on this issue. Mr. Bullard stated he
would be conferring with Cal -EPA's legal counsel in two days, and while it may be a little
slow, they were making progress on this issue. He again thanked the Council for the
City's participation in the process of getting the information out to other communities.
However, he believed there was a need to move more expediently.
Charlie Peters noted he had provided the Councilmembers with copies of a newsletter he had
received today, pointing out there was significant concern that a tremendous amount of
contamination has taken place across the State, due to self -certifying gasoline tanks, and
a great deal of concern that this product (MTBE) is affecting the groundwater and people's
health. He stated he appreciated what the City was doing regarding this issue.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Heller seconded, to approve the following
Consent Calendar items:
ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION
2. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of Monday, Minutes approved as
March 20, 2000 and Regular Meeting of Monday, submitted.
April 3, 2000 (CC)
3. Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael (CM) Approved staff recommendation:
- File 116 x 9-1 SB 1971 (Mountjoy), Gasoline.
MTBE: SUPPORT; SB 1972
(Mountjoy), Reformulated
Gasoline. Oxygenates and
Alkylates: SUPPORT; SCA 17
(Polanco), Property Tax
Revenue Shift. Maximum
Amounts: OPPOSE; SCA 18
(Alpert), Local Government
Finance. Reform: OPPOSE.
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4. Resolution of Appreciation to Larry Salvisberg, RESOLUTION NO. 10629 -
Acting Code Enforcement Manager, Employee of the RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
Quarter Ending March 31, 2000 (CM) LARRY SALVISBERG, ACTING CODE
- File 102 x 9-3-85 x 7-4 ENFORCEMENT MANAGER, EMPLOYEE
OF THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH
31, 2000.
5.
Community Services: (CS) - File 102 X 9-3-65 (a).
RESOLUTION NO. 10630 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION IN
(a) Resolution of Appreciation in
RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITY
Recognition of the Community Services
SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR AWARD -
Department for Award -Winning Marketing
WINNING MARKETING EFFORTS.
Efforts
(b) Resolution of Appreciation to Rochelle (b)
RESOLUTION NO. 10631 -
Grechman-Dibley for the California
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
School -Age Consortium Award of Excellence
ROCHELLE GRECHMAN-DIBLEY FOR
Re: Work in the Child Care Field
THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL-AGE
CONSORTIUM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
RE: WORK IN THE CHILD CARE
FIELD.
6.
Monthly Investment Report (MS) - File 8-18 x 8-9
Accepted Monthly Investment
Report for month ending March,
2000, as presented.
7.
Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Borrowing
RESOLUTION NO. 10632 -
of Funds for Fiscal Year 2000-2001; the Issuance
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND
and Sale of a 2000-2001 Tax and Revenue Anticipation
APPROVING THE BORROWING OF
Note Therefor and Participation in the California
FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 -
Communities Cash Flow Financing Program (MS)
2001; THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
- File 8-13-9 x 8-14
A 2000-2001 TAX AND REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTE THEREFOR AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES CASH
FLOW FINANCING PROGRAM.
8.
SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
Approved final adoption of
NO. 1751 - "An Ordinance of the City Council of
Ordinance No. 1751 - 'AN
the City of San Rafael to Amend Title 14 of the San
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Rafael Municipal Code (City of San Rafael Zoning
OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TO
Ordinance) Section 14.03.030 (Zoning Definitions)
AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE SAN
to Revise the Definition of Seasonal Outdoor Eating
RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE (CITY OF
Area; Amend the Table of Land Use Regulations
SAN RAFAEL ZONING ORDINANCE)
(Sections 14.05.020, 14.05.022, 14.06.020 and
SECTION 14.03.030 (ZONING
14.08.020) to Require Additional Site and Use
DEFINITIONS) TO REVISE THE
Regulations for Outdoor Eating Areas Within Public
DEFINITION OF SEASONAL OUTDOOR
Rights -of -Way; Amend Section 14.17.110 Subsections
EATING AREA; AMEND THE TABLE
A and B to Provide for a License Agreement or Lease
OF LAND USE REGULATIONS
Agreement for Use of City Sidewalks and Rights -of -Way
(SECTIONS 14.05.020,
for Outdoor Eating Areas; Amend Section 14.17.110
14.05.022, 14.06.020 and
Subsection C to Amend Performance Standards for
14.08.020) TO REQUIRE
Outdoor Eating Areas; Amend Section 14.25.040 to
ADDITIONAL SITE AND USE
Require Design Review for Outdoor Eating Areas;
REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR EATING
and to Amend Section 14.25.140 to Confirm that
AREAS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -
No Property Rights are Conferred by Administrative
WAY; AMEND SECTION
Design Permit for Outdoor Eating Areas on City
14.17.110 SUBSECTIONS A AND B
Sidewalks (CD)
TO PROVIDE FOR A LICENSE
- File 10-3 x 10-5 x 11-7 x 2-11 x 10-1
AGREEMENT OR LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR USE OF CITY SIDEWALKS AND
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR OUTDOOR
EATING AREAS; AMEND SECTION
14.17.110 SUBSECTION C TO
AMEND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
FOR OUTDOOR EATING AREAS;
AMEND SECTION 14.25.040 TO
REQUIRE DESIGN REVIEW FOR
OUTDOOR EATING AREAS; AND TO
AMEND SECTION 14.25.140 TO
CONFIRM THAT NO PROPERTY
RIGHTS ARE CONFERRED BY
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN PERMIT
FOR OUTDOOR EATING AREAS ON
CITY SIDEWALKS.
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9. Report on Bid Opening and Resolution Awarding
Contract to Lucas Concrete, Inc. Re: ADA
Wheelchair Ramp Construction 1999/2000,
Project No. 011-1412-181-8000 (Bid Opening
Held Thursday, 4/20/2000) (PW)
- File 4-1-518 x 13-1-1 x 11-7 x 9-3-40
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 10633 -
RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR ADA WHEELCHAIR
RAMP CONSTRUCTION 1999/2000
TO LUCAS CONCRETE, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $84,600 (Lowest
responsible bidder).
Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
None
Cohen
10. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LARRY SALVISBERG ACTING CODE
ENFORCEMENT MANAGER, EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 000 (CM)
- File 102 x 7-4 x 9-3-85
Mayor Boro introduced Larry Salvisberg, Acting Code Enforcement Officer, and stated
that at the Annual Employees Luncheon in April, it was announced that Mr. Salvisberg
had been selected Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of the year 2000.
Mayor Boro noted Mr. Salvisberg had done a tremendous job, acting as a "one man
show" in the Code Enforcement Division. He stated the City was very appreciative of
the work Mr. Salvisberg has done, noting it was very evident throughout the City.
Mayor Boro stated the employees in the City recognized the work Mr. Salvisberg has
done, not only in his own particular area, but also in working with the various
departments to become very effective in the area of Code Enforcement. On behalf of
the City and the Council, Mayor Boro congratulated Mr. Salvisberg, and presented him
with a Resolution of Appreciation.
Mr. Salvisberg thanked the Council, stating he was very honored to have received the
Resolution. He stated he likes what he does, and was very happy to be doing it.
11. COMMUNITY SERVICES: (CS) - File 102 x 9-3-65
(a) PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR AWARD-WINNING MARKETING EFFORTS.
Mayor Boro presented a Resolution of Appreciation to the Community Services
Department, which was accepted by Bill Scharf, Assistant Community Services
Director. Mayor Boro explained the City of San Rafael, through Mr. Scharf's
efforts, had been acknowledged by the California Parks and Recreation Society
(CPRS) for the fine work of the Community Services Department. Quoting from
the Citation, Mayor Boro read, "The California Parks and Recreation Society
selected the City of San Rafael for State Awards of Excellence for Agency Logo
Design and Agency Family Guide, and the Special State Award of Merit for
Facilities Guide". Mayor Boro noted Mr. Scharf had really put San Rafael on
the map with CPRS.
Mr. Scharf thanked the Council for the Resolution of Appreciation, noting that
as soon as the CPRS awards arrive, they will be placed on display at the
Community Center.
(b) PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO ROCHELLE GRECHMAN-DIBLEY FOR THE
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL-AGE CONSORTIUM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RE: WORK IN THE CHILD
CARE FIELD.
Mayor Boro introduced Child Care Supervisor Rochelle Grechman-Dibley, stating
the Council was presenting her with a Resolution of Appreciation not only for
the wonderful work she has done for the City over the past twelve years, and
the love she has for the children, but also because she has received this
year's Annual Award of Excellence by the California School -Age Consortium for
her contributions in the field of school-age children's care. Mayor Boro
pointed out the award states Ms. Dibley goes the extra mile, and noted her
peers have also recognized that. He stated the City was very proud of her and
congratulated her on the award, and on behalf of the City and the Council,
Mayor Boro presented Ms. Dibley with a Resolution of Appreciation.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
12. a.
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RE: PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE - File 254 x 2-1-55 x 4-10-164 (Verbal)
Councilmember Miller stated the Pickleweed Advisory Committee had asked that
he tell the Council what they are all about, and what they are doing in terms
of their Outreach Program. He explained this program was a community -directed
program, initiated and directed totally and completely by the Pickleweed
Advisory Committee, under the leadership of Dorothy Vesecky, whose many hours
of work, commitment and leadership have bridged the cultures. He distributed
samples of the Committee's survey, in which they ask for public input
regarding the types of activities they would like to see offered at the
Pickleweed Community Center. Mr. Miller explained the Committee has provided
two half-day training programs; three sub -committee meetings; and a half-day
meeting last Saturday to train outreach leaders who are not on the Committee,
so they can become involved. He stated the entire program has been supported
and facilitated by City staff, mainly through David Donery, Supervisor of
Pickleweed Community Center; Stephanie Lovette, Senior Economic Development
Specialist; and Ulla Britt -Jonsson from Community Development, and he noted
staff had really empowered the group.
Mr. Miller reported the Committee had developed a questionnaire they
considered to be a community -sensitive dialogue instrument on the use of
programs to be housed in the facility, rather than a scientific opinion poll
of the project. He explained they had discussed how they could best
communicate with the people in the Canal neighborhoods, and how they could be
as inclusive as possible and have people respond, so it would be a true
dialogue, ensuring the outreach was a "two-way street". Mr. Miller reported
approximately 40 or 50 different groups use the Pickleweed facilities, and an
outreach person will go to each of those groups and assist them in completing
the questionnaire. He stated this would aid in determining the users of the
facility, and what they want. Mr. Miller stated the Committee will also go
out to organizations and associations, such as the homeowner associations,
Spinnaker Point, Baypoint Lagoon, Bahia del Rafael, and the Newport Boating
Homeowners, as well as all the child care centers in the area, the PTA's of
each of the four schools, Laurel Dell, Bahia Vista, San Pedro and Davidson
Middle School, the Canal Ministry, the Canal Community Alliance Women's Group
and Adult Literacy Group, and the Padre Unitos, a parents group in the
community. Mr. Miller stated the next part would be the Schools Program,
where the questionnaires will be going out to each of the families.
In addition to those outreach efforts, Mr. Miller stated there would be a drop
box promotion, with drop boxes placed in the 21 most frequented locations
throughout the neighborhood, representing all segments of the community. Mr.
Miller also reported Dave Donery would be responsible for going to all 21
locations, on a daily basis, and collecting the questionnaires from the drop
boxes. Mr. Miller stated Mr. Donery provides outstanding leadership in the
community, noting it was quite remarkable. Councilmember Miller noted another
segment would be a direct mailing to all residents in the neighborhood, which
was being developed by Ms. Lovette. He explained the direct mail piece would
be a summary of the Canal Voice, what the people have said and what the
Committee has responded to, thereby giving a "report card" on what has already
been done. He noted a copy of the questionnaire would also be attached to
that mailing, and pointed out that the questionnaires would be in three
languages.
Mr. Miller noted the culmination of these efforts would be three larger group
meetings, which will be open to anyone who wants to come down to Pickleweed
Park and attend.
RE: MCCMC - File 113 (Verbal)
Councilmember Heller reported the Joint Services Committee she has been
serving on through the MCCMC (Marin County Council of Mayors and
Councilmembers) had reached the end of its studies, and would be preparing a
draft final report and recommendations on all of the Countywide JPA's the
cities and County belong to. She stated it had been a very interesting
project, and she had enjoyed it.
RE: MCCMC - File 113 (Verbal)
Mayor Boro stated San Rafael would be the host city this month for the MCCMC
dinner, which is to be held at Dominican College. He reported the event would
start with a reception at the new gym, and then they would walk to one of the
halls for dinner. He announced Senator John Burton was scheduled to be the
guest speaker.
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d. RE: SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS - File 9-2-1 x 220 (Verbal)
Mayor Boro reported that last week he and Councilmember Miller had an informal
meeting with two members of the School District, Gary Anspach, President of
the School Board, and Board Member Colleen Ferguson. He stated they discussed
several issues of concern, in particular the joint use of facilities. Mayor
Boro stated he was pleased to announce the possibility of the four of them
working with City Manager Rod Gould and School Superintendent Barbara Smith,
on a very informal basis to get the matter started, and to begin a dialogue
concerning a Joint JPA. He hoped that would happen soon, as he believed
everyone would benefit from such discussions.
There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
JE NEM. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 2000
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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