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IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21,
1987 AT 7:00 PM.
Regular Meeting:
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION - File 1.4.1.a
1. No. 87-25(a) - (#1) Ty Lee Wong vs. City of San Rafael.
No. 87-25(b) - (#2). No. 87-25(c) - (#2). No. 87-25(d) - (#2).
No reportable action was taken.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21,
1987 AT 8:00 PM.
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael City Council Present: Lawrence E. Mulryan, Mayor
Albert J. Boro, Councilmember
Dorothy L. Breiner, Councilmember
Gary R. Frugoli, Councilmember
Joan Thayer, Councilmember
Absent: None
Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, City Manager; Gary T. Ragghianti, City
Attorney, Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
APPOINTMENT OF NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER - File 9-2-6
Mayor Mulryan announced that Mr. Peter Walz was appointed as the newest
member to the Planning Commission, replacing Albert J. Boro, who was elected
to the City Council of San Rafael on November 3, 1987.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
SAN RAFAEL DEL CORAZON SISTER CITY PROJECT, NICARAGUA - File 128
Ms. Joan Runyeon, representing San Rafael Del Corazon Sister City Project,
Nicaragua, asked Council to have this matter on an upcoming agenda.
Staff was directed to have this item on the agenda of January 4, 1988.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to approve
the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items;
Item
2. Extension of Contract with
Jeffery C. Baird, General
Plan Coordinator (Pl) -
File 4-3-150
4. Acceptance of Annual Report and
Audit for the San Rafael
Redevelopment Agency (RA) -
File 8-1 x 8-3 x (SRRA) R-62
6. Claim for Damages:
Michael E. Morgan (PW) -
Claim No. 3-1-1293
Recommended Action
RESOLUTION NO. 7663 - AUTHORIZING
THE AMENDING OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
JEFFERY C. BAIRD, GENERAL PLAN
COORDINATOR (Third Amendment,
through June 30, 1988)
Approved Annual Report and Audit;
staff to forward to State Controller.
Approved City Attorney's
recommendation for denial of claim.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH JHK AND ASSOCIATES
FOR INSTALLATION OF EAST SAN RAFAEL TRAFFIC MODEL ON CITY COMPUTER
(Pl) - File 4-3-170
Mayor Mulryan asked staff for further explanation on this item.
Associate Civil Engineer - Traffic Rumsey stated the traffic model
has been created, however, it was not compatible with their IBM computer.
He stated JHK recently developed a version of CATNAP model used in
East San Rafael which is IBM compatible. He indicated the reason
it was not conceived at the beginning is because at that time a program
was not compatible with the City's computer.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to
adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 7664 - AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
WITH JHK AND ASSOCIATES FOR INSTALLATION OF
EAST SAN RAFAEL TRAFFIC MODEL ON CITY COMPUTER
- (In amount not to exceed $3,000)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
5. STATUS REPORT ON TELEPHONE SYSTEM (Fin) - File 4-3-88
Mayor Mulryan stated the City has had the current telephone system
for five years and that staff was proposing to rent some new equipment.
He noted that five years is a short period for a telephone system
to last and asked staff for an explanation.
City Manager Nicolai stated there have been a number of problems,
one being electrical shocks, not due to storms, that have caused
major damage to the system. The computer people have talked to staff
at PG&E about this problem, but it seems to be a debatable matter.
Meanwhile, there is no line protector to protect the telephone system,
and they will propose having this put on the new system which will
even out any electricity coming into City Hall.
Mayor Mulryan suggested that staff pursue having PG&E help pay for
whatever has to be done.
Councilmember Boro commented that generally in the computer field,
it is accepted practice for, in this case,the City to protect itself.
Councilmember Frugoli stated that for five years the telephone system
has not been very functional, and he requested that when a telephone
system is being considered that all department heads become involved
to make the decision on the equipment that is best for the City.
In response to Councilmember Thayer's question as to who carries
the risk of the rental system should there be electrical charges,
Ms. Nicolai responded that this is being looked into, including protec-
tion of the rental system because more than likely it would be the
responsibilty of the City should there be another electrical problem
causing the damage.
Staff will report back to Council at a future meeting.
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to
adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 7665 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A RENTAL AGREEEMNT
WITH TEL PLUS FOR RENTAL OF A SATURN II E TELE-
PHONE SYSTEM (For up to 9 months at a cost
of $1,500 per month plus $4,000 installation
charge. Net monthly cost is $500/$600 per month
and rental payment could be applied toward
a purchase)
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Councilmember Boro asked City Attorney Ragghianti if it would be
appropriate for him to vote on this matter due to his relationship
with Pacific Bell Telephone Company, but that he would abstain from
voting should a new proposal be brought to Council.
City Attorney Ragghianti indicated Councilmember Boro could vote.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
STATUS REPORT ON HIGHWAY 101 CORRIDOR ACTION COMMITTEE (PW) - File
170
Associate Civil Engineer - Traffic Rumsey stated the 101 Action
Committee voted to defer a decision on alternatives for further study
until after the meeting of the Marin County Council of Mayors and
Councilmembers (MCCMC) scheduled for January 27, 1988. He indicated
that by that time, the respective Councilmembers will have gone back
to their own Councils to take their votes. This would mean that the
101 Corridor Action Committee probably will not take any action on
this until March, 1988.
Mr. Rumsey stated this leaves a serious question as to whether there
will be useful input from the Phase II Study providing for a 1988
sales tax election should this be the choice of the MCCMC.
After further discussion, Council accepted the staff report and directed
staff to bring a report back on the Light Rail Transit at grade cross-
ings for the City Council meeting of January 19, 1988.
Staff is also to inform the various Councils of Mayor Mulryan's sugges-
tion to have special meetings before the January 27, 1988 MCCMC meeting
in order to shorten the time frame.
8. CURRENT STATUS OF HOTEL SITE AT CIVIC CENTER (CM) - File 10-1 x 10-2
Mayor Mulryan stated because of newspaper publicity regarding how
the property at Civic Center North is to be developed, that a statement
from the City would be beneficial. He indicated that presently, plans
are to build an office building, one hotel and a restaurant. The
question has been raised if the City will be modifying the plan to
allow two hotels to be built with no restaurant.
City Manager Nicolai stated that back in 1983, the property was approved
as a planned development, and subdivided into three parcels, one
for residental, one for office and the third for hotel/restaurant.
Currently, there are no plans before the Planning Department on a
specific project although staff has met informally with some of the
developers interested in the project.
Ms. Nicolai indicated that in the past, the approval clearly stated
that in the subdivision, a hotel was to proceed before the office,
that height limitations would only be varied if there were some special
architectural design and it would have to be compatible with the
Civic Center complex.
After further discussion, Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember
Breiner seconded, that Council was not inclined to have zoning changed,
but that the plan for this property remain as originally intended,
which is for a hotel/restaurant to be compatible with the Civic Center
complex, and welcomed developers to bring their conceptual designs
to Council for their review.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION CLOSURE PLAN (FD) -File 9-3-31
x 4-10-167
Councilmember Frugoli stated that Fairchild will be closing sometime
this month and he wanted to be certain that their closure be in accord-
ance with the City and the Fire Department and the County's Hazardous
Waste Plan.
Fire Chief Marcucci stated that there are several requirements to
be met by Fairchild as they close, indicating that his department
is working with them to be certain that this takes place. He noted
that the Fire Prevention Bureau is working with Tom Jones, the
Environmental Manager of Fairchild, to insure that the Hazardous Material
Disclosure Ordinance No. 1510 be strictly adhered to.
Council accepted the report, without motion.
REPORT ON STREET SWEEPING IN CANAL NEIGHBORHOOD (PW) - File 11-6.1
x 9-3-40
Councilmember Boro stated he and Councilmember Thayer had met with
people from the Canal neighborhood who indicated this issue is one
that is troubling them and has been pending for quite some time.
He asked that this be discussed to see if the City could get some
resolutions for this problem.
Mayor Mulryan stated he also has met with people from the Canal area
who have come up with a project they want to try and that basically
is to get people in the area to advise everyone that the City will
attempt, in a limited area, to have people move their cars and install
some tow -away zones.
After further discussion, Council accepted the staff report, and
directed staff to seek having one or two members of the Canal Community
Alliance work with the City. Councilmember Boro volunteered to serve
with the Community. Councilmember Breiner suggested having courtesy
notices given out after the signs are put up.
City Manager Nicolai stated that staff will have the notices printed
in multiple languages and will bring an interim report back to Council
within one month, before the notices are distributed.
REPORT ON PETITION REQUESTING ELIMINATION OF TIME LIMITS ON "G" STREET
PARKING (PW) - File 11-8
Associate Civil Engineer— Traffic Rumsey stated that over a period
of time, the residential areas on the fringe of the central business
district have been designated with one or two hour parking limits.
He indicated that in many cases this was requested by the neighborhoods
in order to keep commuters from parking there and in other cases,
downtown employees from parking there.
Mr. Rumsey stated the staff report indicates a mixed use parking
during the daylight hours available for shoppers and the adjoining
business area and in the evening, when the time restrictions do not
apply, parking would be available for the neighborhood to use.
He stated they have received a growing number of requests over the
last few years that the time limits be reviewed and some people have
requested it be removed. There is an increase in the number of vehicles
per household and people renting from owners of large homes who have
cars causing a demand on the requirement of on -street parking. At
the same time, adjoining businesses need the on -street parking, adding
that at some point these two interests need to be balanced.
Mr. Rumsey stated that the Traffic Coordinating Committee recommends
that the time limits be retained in this case for the following reasons:
1) The turnover of parking is needed by the adjoining merchants.
2) The parking conditions were apparent to residents when they moved
into the area.
3) A small percentage of the residents are affected by the daytime
parking limits.
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Councilmember Boro inquired if item (3) was done through a survey.
Mr. Rumsey replied that a survey was not done on G Street in particular
but of the whole neighborhood, and it was unanimously found that
all residents wanted time limits removed and all the adjoining businesses
wanted them to remain, causing a definite split. He explained further
that for someone who works a "normal" workshift and gets home sometime
after 4:00 PM the parking enforcement goes off at 6:00 PM; present
parking limits would affect those people who have staggered shifts.
Councilmember Frugoli suggested that staff investigate to find if
there are illegal units in the area requiring more parking.
Mr. Dana Lee Hodge, resident at 16B G Street, spoke of his problem
and his wife's problem with parking on G Street, stating he sold
his car because of the lack of parking and that his wife was having
to park her car on other streets.
After further discussion, staff was directed to investigate this
problem and to bring a report back to Council on why residents at
16 G Street do not have adequate on-site parking at the Council meeting
of January 4, 1988.
12. REQUEST FOR ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
THE LAST WEEK IN JANUARY RE: BUDGET ORIENTATION WORKSHOPS (CM) -
File 9-1 x 8-5
City Manager Nicolai recommended that City Council and Department
Heads have a one day workshop to discuss the budget process and City's
financing.
Council approved staff recommendation and tentative dates were, January
25, 28 or 29, 1988. A definite date will be confirmed upon coordina-
tion of Council calendars.
ADD ITEMS
1. FEDERAL AID URBAN (FAU) FUNDS - File 4--10-66 x 9-3-40
Councilmember Breiner asked staff to investigate seeking Federal
Aid Urban (FAU) Funds for San Rafael projects, due to Novato relinquishing
a $1 million Indian Valley Road project.
Staff was directed to report back to Council at meeting of January
4, 1988.
2. DOORWAYS PROVIDING ACCESS FROM THE FREEWAY WITH PADLOCKS - File 11-16
Councilmember Breiner asked staff to look into emergency public access
through the soundwall doorways along the freeway, which are currently
padlocked.
Public Works Director Bernardi stated the original concept was to
allow only the Police and Fire emergency services access from the
local road onto the freeway in case the freeway was tied up. It was
determined that it would not be wise to leave the doorways unlocked
because they could be used by unauthorized people, possibly causing
an accident.
Associate Civil Engineer -Traffic Rumsey stated that the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission is in the process of looking into having
call boxes placed in the area.
Staff was directed to contact CalTrans on this matter and report
back to Council at meeting of January 4, 1988.
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3. ABANDONMENT OF CARS - File 13-9
Councilmember Thayer spoke of concerns particularly from the Gerstle
Park area and the Canal area regarding abandoned cars, and stated
that Council should work on elimination of abandoned cars in all
areas of the City.
Mayor Mulryan stated in discussion with Joseph Garbarino, there may
be a possibility of having these cars crushed.
Staff was directed to bring a report back to Council at meeting of
January 4, 1988.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
A
JEANNI /M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED ON THIS DAY OF 1988
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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