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In Conference Room 201 of the City of San Rafael, Monday, March 4, 1985, at
7:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting:
CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION - File 1-4-1a
Litigation against the City of San Rafael. No action taken.
In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, March 4, 1985, at
8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting: Present: Lawrence E. Mulryan, Mayor
Dorothy L. Breiner, Councilmember
Gary R. Frugoli, Councilmember
Richard Nave, Councilmember
Jerry Russom, Councilmember
Absent: None
Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, Acting City Manager; Jeanne M. Leoncini,
City Clerk; Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to approve
the recommended action on the following consent calendar items:
Item Recommended Action
2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting Approved as submitted.
of February 4, 1985 (CC)
3. Amendment to Agreement with San Rafael RESOLUTION NO. 7047 -
Sanitation District (PW) - File - 4-12-5 x RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
4-12-6 THE SIGNING OF AGREEMENT
WITH SAN RAFAEL SANITATION
DISTRICT FOR MAINTENANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION OF DISTRICT
OWNED FACILITIES (SECOND
AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENTS)
4. Resolutions of Appreciation for
Police Advisory Commissioners: (PD) -
File 9-2-28 x 102
RESOLUTION NO. 7048 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO MARY GASSAWAY FOR
SERVICE AS A CHARTER MEMBER
OF THE SAN RAFAEL POLICE
ADVISORY COMMISSION AS OF
JANUARY 21, 1980 AND WHO
SERVED AS CHAIRPERSON IN
1981.
RESOLUTION NO. 7049 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO ALEX MACMILLAN FOR
SERVICE AS A CHARTER MEMBER
OF THE SAN RAFAEL POLICE
ADVISORY COMMISSION AS OF
JANUARY 21, 1980 AND
WHO SERVED AS CHAIRPERSON IN
1980.
RESOLUTION NO. 7050 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO DONN NISSEN FOR SERVICE
AS A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE
SAN RAFAEL POLICE ADVISORY
COMMISSION AS OF JANUARY 21,
1980 AND WHO SERVED AS
CHAIRMAN IN 1982.
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5. Agreement for Landscape Architectural
Services - Peacock Gap Neighborhood
Park (PW) - File 4-3-135
RESOLUTION NO. 7051 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO GEORGE OBANA FOR SERVICE
AS A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE
SAN RAFAEL POLICE ADVISORY
COMMISSION AS OF JANUARY 21,
1980 AND WHO SERVED AS
CHAIRMAN IN 1984.
RESOLUTION NO. 7052 -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITEC-
TURAL SERVICES FOR
PEACOCK GAP NEIGHBORHOOD
PARK (Agreement with
Brian Wittenkeller for
a total fee of $48,300).
6. Request for Approval of 10th Annual Approved staff recommend -
Tour of Marin, April 14, 1985 - ation to close off one
Marin County Velodrome Association side of Civic Center
(CM) - File 9-3-30 Drive for the bicycle race
at the Marin Civic Center
on April 14, 1985, for the
10th Annual Tour of Marin -
Marin County Velodrome
Association.
7. Acceptance of Audit Report of North
Bay Cooperative Library System for
FY 1983/84 (Lib/Cult.Aff.) -
File 4-10-83
8. Authorization to Call for Bids -
Tennis Courts Resurfacing -
Project No. 007-27008000712 (PW) -
File 4-1-383 x 12-5 x 8-5
9. Supplemental Agreement to Fiscal
Agreement Amendment Between the San
Rafael Redevelopment Agency, San Rafael
Elementary School District and San
Rafael High School District Re Tax
Increment Financing for the San
Rafael Redevelopment Agency (CM) -
File 4-16-7
Accepted audit report of
the North Bay Cooperative
Library System for Fiscal
Year 1983/84.
Approved staff recommend-
ation, authorizing staff to
call for bids for tennis
courts resurfacing, Project
No. 007-27008000712 and
appropriating $15,000 for the
3 courts at San Rafael
High School from unappro-
priated reserves.
RESOLUTION NO. 7053 -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SIGNING OF SUPPLEMENTAL
FISCAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
WITH THE SAN RAFAEL REDE-
VELOPMENT AGENCY, SAN
RAFAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISTRICT AND SAN RAFAEL
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT RE
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR
THE SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
10. Claims for Damages: Approved Insurance Consult-
ing Associates, Inc.
a. Diane A. Cutorc, File 3-1-945 recommendations for denial
(Rec) of claims.
b. Small Boat Services, Inc. -
File 3-1-948 (PD)
11. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION TO POLICE ADVISORY
COMMISSIONERS - File 9-2-28
Mayor Mulryan presented Resolutions of Appreciation to Police Advisory
Commissioners: Mary Gassaway, Donn E. Nissen and George Obana.
Commissioner Ronald A. MacMillan was unable to be present at the
meeting.
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12. PUBLIC HEARING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING TITLE
4, SECTIONS 4.08.090 AND 4.08.100 (AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE),
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RE INSTALLATION OF WIRED
SMOKE DETECTORS IN EXISTING HOTEL ROOMS (FD) - File 1-6-4 x 9-3-31
Mayor Mulryan opened the public hearing.
Fire Chief Marcucci reported that at the meetings of January 21, and
February 4, 1985, the Smoke Detector Ordinance was prepared and revised
with comments by Councilmember Breiner to be included as follows, "the
detector shall be clearly audible in all rooms located within each guest
room/unit when all intervening doors therein are closed" and is now
submitted for comments from staff or the public.
Acting City Manager Nicolai informed Council that Mr. Clifford Elbing
asked if it was possible to include in the Ordinance, a requirement of
having a "trickle charger" battery backup which would keep smoke
detectors operable in case of loss of power.
Chief Marcucci indicated that he was not aware of a system such as
suggested by Mr. Elbing and that such a system would involve extensive
cost. Concerning disconnection of smoke detectors, he indicated they
are wired solidly with no intervening switches between where the smoke
detector is on the ceiling or wall and where it is connected to the A.C.
power, so that the battery charger cannot be inadvertently disconnected.
Councilmember Frugoli asked Chief Marcucci in relation to burglar and
security alarms, if there was a backup from the A.C. to the battery
operated system. Chief Marcucci responded affirmatively, however, he
indicated that the intent of putting the Ordinance together was to cause
the least hardship to hotel owners. The cost would be approximately
$125 to $200 per room to require a "trickle charger" battery backup.
In commercial occupancy it could be considered. Chief Marcucci
indicated it was his opinion that the A.C. power would suffice.
Mr. Irving Litchfield, owner of the Bermuda Palms Hotel, spoke in
favor of the Smoke Detector Ordinance.
Mr. Clifford Elbing clarified the backup power, saying that he is not
opposed to smoke detectors. However, in wiring smoke detectors from any
source of power in a multiple story building, it must be followed
through from one common source where it is not tamperable. Mr. Elbing
indicated that a "trickle charger" does not need to be on every floor or
in every room, but can serve one hotel building from one source which is
locked so no one can tamper with it, and when the power goes off, this
charger automatically comes on, and when the power is resumed, the
"trickle charger" starts off again putting the power back that was used.
Mayor Mulryan asked that staff look into the cost of having a system of
the "trickle charger" backup system. He recommended the Ordinance be
passed to print, and be amended if need be later.
Mayor Mulryan closed the public hearing.
The title of the Ordinance was read:
"AN ORDINAiN E OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING TITLE 4, SECTIONS
4.08.090 AND 4.08.100 (AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE), OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (Re: Wired Smoke Dectectors in
Existing Hotel Rooms)"
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Russom seconded, to
dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and refer to
it by title only and pass Charter Ordinance No. 1501 to print by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Nave seconded, to have
staff look into the cost of having a backup electrical power system and
report back to Council.
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
13. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO BUY RADIO EQUIPMENT (CM) - File 4-2-193
Mayor Mulryan asked staff what the estimated cost would be, and Acting
City Manager Nicolai replied that the total package for Radio Equipment
for Police, Fire and Public Works Department was approximately $80,000.
The Police Department had commented earlier regarding the system, that
basically, the system design was adequate but all the receivers were not
purchased to complete the system. This is the request to purchase the
complete system from Motorola, who is the only manufacturer of
compatible equipment with the existing Police Department equipment, and
everything else of a generic nature will go out to bid.
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Nave seconded to authorize
Marin Pacific company to negotiate and purchase the voters and computer
comparators from Motorola Company for an approximate cost of $16,000.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
14. AGREEMENT RE: TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF WORK -OF -ART ON THE FALKIRK GROUNDS
(Lib/Cult.Affs.)- File 4-10-191
Mayor Mulryan explained that this item was brought back to Council with
a sketch so Councilmembers could view the concept of the art work to be
done on the Falkirk Grounds. He asked staff if at the end of the
agreement, the rocks would then be removed. Library/Cultural
Affairs Director Stratford replied that there are many possibilities of
using the rocks at the end of the two years.
Mr. Rudy Lemcke, the artist, indicated he had spoken with Ms. Susan
Hodges, Director for Inter -Arts of Marin, who indicated that the
contract has been left open so there would be money in the budget for
total removal of the rocks at the end of the two year period if desired,
or, possibly having the maintenance group relocate the rocks somewhere
else on the grounds, or keeping them in place.
Mr. Lemcke explained that the title, "Phases of the Moon" are moss
rocks weighing approximtely 200 to 300 pounds, by having the first rock
partially buried, and the next half exposed, the next rock would be
three quarters exposed and the last would be fully exposed representing
the phases of the moon to its fullest. The rocks then gradually phase
out in a serpentine fashion.
Councilmember Frugoli asked Ms. Valerie Reichert, Curator, Falkirk, if
there would be a cost to the City after two years, and she indicated
there would be none.
RESOLUTION NO. 7054 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT WITH INTER -ARTS OF MARIN AND ARTIST,RUDY
LEMCKE, FOR THE TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF A WORK -OF -
ART ON THE GROUNDS OF FALKIRK
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
15. STATUS REPORT ON NOISE COMPLAINTS RE T & T BAR & GRILL, 1325 FOURTH
STREET (CM) - File 13-9
Acting City Manager Nicolai reported that at the last meeting of
February 19, 1985, Council received a report on the noise complaints at
T & T Bar & Grill, and requested that staff have a report from A.B.C.
concerning their investigation and whatever grounds they might have in
taking action if it was necessary.
Ms. Nicolai stated that regarding the complaints to the Police
Department, frequently, by the time the police arrived on the scene,
there would be no indicated source of problem or the problem was abated.
Ms. Nicolai indicated that she was in a position of not making a
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recommendation partly because both investigations are not necessarily
demonstrating concrete evidence of the cause of the problem, and also,
the owners of T & T Bar & Grill have been working delingently to
correct the problems by installing acoustical ceilings, reducing the
size of their speakers and having a doorman encouraging patrons to keep
the noise down.
Mayor Mulryan asked staff to keep a close watch on this problem, and
should there be complaints between now and the Council's next meeting,
this matter is to be brought back to Council.
The staff report was accepted without motion.
16. RECOMMENDATION FOR LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT (CM) - File 4-3-134
Acting City Manager Nicolai reported that in January of this year,
Council authorized staff to request proposals for labor negotiations by
an outside firm. Proposals were received from seven firms. The
criteria outlined by staff included that they have experience in
negotiating skills, also, their experience in public sector
negotiations, along with enough depth in the firm to support the
account. Another factor was the comparative cost. Based approximately
on the minimum hours involved in conducting the labor negotiations
through the next four months, and subsequent labor relations issues, it
would be relevant for this person to handle the revised rules and
regulations in meeting with the various employee units as well as any
grievances or disputes coming up over wording of various contracts. The
firm recommended to be contracted with, is from the "flat per employee
fee rather than an hourly fee, and is all inclusive for the entire year
no matter how many issues come up or meetings necessary to complete the
process. Ms. Nicolai stated that she wanted the figure revised in the
final report for that fee which was based on an estimated number of
employees in the Request For Proposals (RFP) covered by the City's
employees units as it is actually lower. It should be $27,000 for the
annual fee rather than $32,000.
Mayor Mulryan asked Ms. Nicolai for the background on the firm of
Industrial Employers and Distributors Association (IEDA). Ms. Nicolai
stated that she had conversations with two other City Managers in Marin
County who dealt with IEDA, Mr. Harlan Barry and Mr. Doug Dawson. Mr.
Dawson worked with IEDA both in Corte Madera and Mill Valley and
Mr -Barry worked with IEDA in Larkspur and the Twin Cities' Police Unit
for over seven years and they were very pleased with their services.
Also, IEDA is familiar with Marin County's Miscellaneous Public
Employees Group (MAPE).
Councilmember Frugoli stated that although he had agreed to have
staff seek a labor negotiator, he did not expect the cost to be $27,000.
He indicated that a negotiator could be hired for about three to four
months, and stated that the Personnel Director should be dealing with
the department's rules and regulations and department policies, thus
eliminating having a labor negotiator for a full year.
City Attorney Ragghianti informed Council that Counsel's costs
were between $7,000 and $9,000 for the last three negotiations.
Mayor Mulryan stated that although the cost is high, it is important
that negotiations be done through an outside source because the City is
in a transition period where Ms. Nicolai will be handling the City
Manager's duties.
Ms. Nicolai informed Council that there is a termination clause in the
agreement with IEDA, and that the cost would be prorated if the City
wanted to cancel the agreement after four months.
Councilmember Breiner asked Ms. Nicolai to inform Council of what the
rules and regulations involve. Ms. Niolai replied that the rules and
regulations involve the administrative laws that are not included in
Memorandums of Understanding(MOU) encompassing job advertising, the
screening processes and guidelines employees will work under. One
problem from the past, is that the MOU's have not been comprehensive.
As rules and conditions are included in MOU's, sometimes the previous
ones that have not been amended are not carried forward to complete the
document, so there is no continuity and this needs to be corrected.
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Hopefully, the labor negotiator will be able to advise staff on how to
handle this problem. Ms. Nicolai informed Council that this cost
involves a major project that had not been done in six or seven years in
revising and updating the rules and regulations.
RESOLUTION NO. 7055 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYERS AND DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION FOR LABOR
RELATIONS SERVICES (from March 1, 1985 to March 1, 1986).
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Frugoli
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
17. REPORT ON COMPUTERIZED RIDER INFORMATION SYSTEM "CRIS" PROJECT (PW) -
File 4-10-180
Mr. Pat Tyrell -Smith, a member of the program development team, gave a
report on the Computerized Rider Information System (CRIS).
Mr. Tyrell -Smith stated that the project is winding down and a draft
will be issued within the next few weeks. The funding for the project
came from the Federal Government for 87 1/2% of the total and the San
Francisco Foundation provided the balance. The City of San Rafael
contributed office space, secretarial help, telephones and project
management. The objective was to come up with a designed description of
the system that could address the problems of traffic congestion and
transportation mobility in overall San Rafael. Auto ride is the main
ingredient of CRIS, providing door to door Maxi service at the price of
a bus ride. Through the use of a new communication and computer
technology called videotex, the autoride system matches riders and
drivers on a one time basis. This would mean having terminals installed
in homes, shops, schools, restaurants, offices and public places. These
terminals have already been installed by the San Francisco Chronicle,
San Francisco Airport, the Embarcadero Center and at the Larkspur Ferry
Terminal. Videotex opens a large range of services available at a
reasonable price such as, home shopping, home banking, financial
information, travel arrangements, entertainment and educational services
among others. CRIS studies show that these services would cost about
$10 to $12 per month in the home.
Mr. Tyrell -Smith pointed out that regarding transportation, it is not a
well-known fact, that in the AM peak hour, over Puerto Suello Hill, 67%
of the vehicles do not reach the Golden Gate Bridge. The solutions
proposed are expensive and slow to come about. The alternatives
selected by the Highway 101 Action Committee will cost more than $1.2
billion exclusive of operating costs which could exceed $60,000,000 per
year.
Conventional transportation solutions are expensive. The CRIS study in
San Rafael is a recognition on the part of the City Council that a new
concept should be looked at, and that the critical problem of
transportion deserves a fresh approach and this has been done. The
concept is feasible, less expensive and can be done in a short time.
CRIS has six benefits. 1) It can reduce future transportation spending
at all levels of government. 2) It will permit the development of new
low costs para -taxi services. 3) It improves the efficiency and
effectiveness of existing transit, para -transit and ride -sharing
systems. 4) It reduces the need for travel. 5) It attracts private
capital to the solution of local transit -transportation problems. 6) It
reduces traffic congestion, gasoline consumption, air pollution, parking
and mobility problems.
The draft final report will be submitted to the City in a couple of
weeks for review, will then go back to the Department of Transportation
in Washington for their approval before it is issued for the final
report.
Mayor Mulryan thanked Mr. Tyrell -Smith for the comprehensive report.
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18. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE APPEAL FROM PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION OF JANUARY 29, 1985, APPROVING UP84-104 AND ED84-105
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND SECOND DWELLING UNIT; 133 DEER PARK AVENUE
MR. & MRS. TOMMY L. COOK, OWNERS; JOHN C. SPEH, APPELLANT;
AP#15-231-19 (P1) - File 10-2
Planning Director Moore informed Council that this is a matter of
Council considering a request to present a late appeal and not getting
into the substance of the issue. This was a Use Permit and Associated
and Environmental Design Review for a new single family residence which
would include a second dwelling unit at 133 Deer Park Avenue on a lot
created within the subdivision of the old Korbel Estate. The condition
of approval for Design Review had been imposed primarily to insure
compatibility with the existing historic residence on the Korbel Estate
and also to insure that the new home would be compatible with
surrounding properties. Mr. & Mrs. John Speh requested that Council
schedule this matter at a later date as a formal appeal, because they
were out of the State during the time that notification and
consideration was done by the Planning Commission, and therefore did not
have the opportunity to present their concerns.
Mr. John Speh addressed council and stated that he and Architect Peter
Aiello, who represented Mr.Tommy Cook, met earlier this evening and had
settled their differences. Mr. Speh indicated that what they need now
is confirmation approval from the Planning Commission on their solution.
Mayor Mulryan indicated that this can now be handled through the
Planning Commission or staff.
19. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE APPEAL FROM PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION OF FEBRUARY 12, 1985, APPROVING UP84-109 -USE PERMIT
FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE OF DEBRIS BOXES ON VACANT PARCEL; 2300 KERNER
BOULEVARD; FRED GRANGE, OWNER; PIOMBO BROS., RAYMOND PIOMBO, APPELLANT;
AP 9-290-12, 13, 16 & PORTION OF 17 (Pl) - File 10-2
Planning Director Moore reported that Mr. Raymond Piombo had received
timely notification, was in town at the time the Planning Commission
made its decision, and in fact could have submitted a letter of appeal
opposing the project within the time frame in which a timely appeal of
the Planning Commission could have been submitted. As a result, staff
recommends denial of this late request.
Mr. Piombo briefly stated to Council his requests: 1) That no debris
boxes be parked on Kerner Boulevard and Piombo Place. 2) requested that
a trailer which has been parked on Kerner Boulevard for 6 months be
towed away. 3) Equipment on City owned Parcel #9-161-48 be removed.
Ms. Moore indicated that one of the required conditions of approval was
to have some surveying and staking done on Mr. Grange's property.
Councilmember Breiner suggested that perhaps the Council should grant
the request for late appeal and bring the matter back to see whether Mr.
Grange is complying with the conditions of approval.
Ms. Moore indicated that a report is being done by the Code Enforcement
Officer, aqd that Mr. Grange has few active operations at the present
time so it is not an outstanding problem. The conditions of approval
the Planning Commission imposed include specific time limits,
particularly in cleaning up the sites, stacking debris boxes and
providing the survey which is to be done before the end of March. If
the deadline is not met, that matter will be before the Planning
Commission on April 12 for revocation of the permit.
Mayor Mulryan indicated to Mr. Piombo that the points he wanted Council
to consider will be taken care of, and that these restrictions are to be
adhered to by Mr.Grange. Staff was directed to look into the whole area
where Mr. Grange is presently located to see if he is in conflict with
the code.
Councilmember Breiner asked staff to also report back on the slopes
falling into the pond.
No further action was taken by Council.
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20. REPORT ON PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES (CM) - File 11-8
Acting City Manager Nicolai reported that it has been increasingly
evident that there is a parking problem in the City -owned lot. Since
City Hall was built over 20 years ago, staff has increased along with
the City's vehicle pool, and is now short 57 parking spaces.
Some of the alternatives staff has looked into are:
Possibly restriping the upper lot behind City Hall to acquire nine
additional spaces, plus providing a loading zone adjacent to the
handicapped parking space directly in back of the City's parking area.
Other parking would be supplied by the Menzie's lot. In the past, this
lot has been used by library employees and patrons as well as being used
by Falkirk's patrons. This lot has increasingly been used by people
parking there full time but who work elsewhere in the City; therefore,
it is not available to library patrons or anyone else coming to City
Hall during the day.
Staff proposes upgrading this lot by providing additional lights to
improve visibility and deter vandalism and to restripe it. Concerns
have been expressed also on the impact on Falkirk. In discussion with
Public Works Director Bernardi, he indicated that 15 additional spaces
could be provided by grading the lot farther back before the grade
begins. By doing this, the City could have specifically allocated
parking spaces for Falkirk use. It would, however, be difficult to
enforce, because other than a time limit, the use of the parking space
cannot be determined. Currently, activity at Falkirk is primarily in
the evenings and on weekends. The lot is also used by the church during
the weekends and would continue to be available to the church. Falkirk
could also use the City Hall parking for evening events. Falkirk would
benefit from the upgrading and lighting of the lot.
Mayor Mulryan indicated that the Menzie's lot was acquired with grant
money for library expansion, and wanted to be certain that by taking
this step the City would not be jeopardizing the grant money and this
should be looked into.
Mayor Mulryan stated that the Cultural Affairs Commission should look at
whether by accommodating the parking spaces this proposal would create a
change in the land configuration. Council asked staff to put this
together as part of the proposal so they could see the overallpicture
and have the Cultural Affairs Commission look at it also before the
Council takes a final vote.
Ms. Nicolai informed Council that regarding the parking for employees,
this has not been a written policy, but over an extended period of time,
this is called a "past practice".
Councilmember Russom added to the suggestions that the architect who is
working on the Police Department's remodeling project look at the
possibility of double decking above the police parking lot and submit a
cost estimate to staff for review, including investigation of funding
sources.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Mayor Mulryan seconded, to refer the
parking plan matter to the Cultural Affairs Commission for their review
of the following suggestions; 1) Restriping the upper lot behind City
Hall; 2) Acquiring 9 additional spaces over what is there now; 3)
Provide a loading zone adjacent to the handicapped space in City Hall's
parking lot; 4) Reserve parking in the Menzie lot, install lights,
restriping, and grading the lot which would provide 15 additional
spaces. Staff is to have the architect who is working on the Police
Department's remodeling project look at the possibility of double
decking above the police parking lot and submit an estimate to staff for
review, including investigation of funding sources. Staff to bring this
matter back to Council. Councilmember Breiner indicated that the
Cultural Affairs Commission consider having 3 or 4 designations within
the lot for either employees or reserved, with a sticker system or have
some metered for people using the library or going downtown, but that
parking lot should not be subsidized for all day parking for downtown
employees, and that a sketch be provided showing the asthetics
preserving the library use next door to Falkirk.
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ADD ITEM:
REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATES IN APRIL 1985 - File 9-1
Councilmember Russom asked if it would be possible to reschedule the Council
meetings in April,from April 1 and April 15, 1985 to April 8 and April 22,
1985,,as he expects to be out of town on the regular meeting dates. City
Attorney to review Charter and discuss with Acting City Manager Nicolai.
The City Council meeting adjourned to closed session.
JEANNE M(�LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1985
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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