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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: 08/06/2018
Disposition: Resolution No. 14556
Agenda Item No: 5.a
Meeting Date: August 6, 2018
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Community Development
Prepared by: Paul Jensen, Director
Barry Miller, Contract Project Mgr.
City Manager Approval: ______________
TOPIC: SAN RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN 2040 STEERING COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 14426 TO MODIFY THE GENERAL PLAN
2040 STEERING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND BYLAWS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) amending the
General Plan 2040 Steering Committee Appointments and Bylaws.
BACKGROUND:
In February 2017, the City Council authorized a preliminary work program to update the San Rafael
General Plan. The Update responds to recent state laws, incorporates current data, addresses
emerging issues, and moves the Plan’s time horizon to 2040. The Update also provides an opportunity
to engage San Rafael residents and businesses in discussions about the future of the community.
The General Plan 2040 is a community-based process that is guided by a Steering Committee of
stakeholders. On December 4, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution 14426 appointing Steering
Committee members and adopting Committee Bylaws. The Steering Committee is comprised of 23
members and alternates representing the following groups and organizations:
1. City Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Design Review Board
4. Citizens Advisory Committee
5. Parks and Recreation Commission
6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee
7. Pickleweed Advisory Board
8. Climate Change Action Plan Update
Working Group
9. Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods
10. North San Rafael Coalition of Residents
11. Point San Pedro Road Coalition
12. Gallinas Creek Watershed Council
13. Chamber of Commerce
14. East San Rafael Working Group
15. Seniors Advocate
16. Youth Advocate
17. Environmental Advocate
18. Homeless Advocate
19. Housing Advocate
20. Cultural Resource Advocate
21-23. At-Large (3)
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To date, the Steering Committee has held six meetings including four regular business meetings, a
“welcome” reception, and a City Tour.
Adjustments to Committee Membership
Given the large size of the Committee (45 people, including the alternates) and the nature of the
appointments (e.g., representing specific Commissions and organizations), member turnover is to be
expected as the project transpires. Members may move out of the City, leave the Commissions they
represent, or step off the Committee for personal reasons. The Bylaws anticipate such turnover and
include provisions for replacement. These provisions require Council approval in most circumstances.
There have been several changes during the past two months that require Council action. The changes
and recommended actions are summarized below:
1. Park & Recreation Commission representative. Eric Holm, the Steering Committee member
representing the Park & Recreation Commission, is no longer serving on this Commission. Jeff
Jones, the Park & Recreation Commissioner who has served as the Steering Committee
alternate, will now serve as the primary member. A new Steering Committee alternate will need
to be appointed. On July 19, 2018, the Park & Recreation Commission recommended
Commissioner Cicily Emerson to serve as the new Steering Committee alternate.
Eric Holm has asked to continue serving on the Steering Committee. As a sight-impaired
individual and member of the City’s ADA Access Advisory Committee, he provides an important
perspective that can benefit the Committee’s upcoming discussions on topics such as mobility,
public health, and community services. Mr. Holm’s continued involvement on the Steering
Committee will be valuable. It is recommended that a fourth “At-Large” seat be added, which
would increase Committee membership to 24. No change to the number of “alternates” for the
at-large seats is proposed.
2. Design Review Board (DRB) representative. The DRB representatives on the Steering
Committee are Eric Spielman (primary) and Cheryl Lentini (alternate). Cheryl Lentini recently
stepped down from the Design Review Board, so a new alternate for the Steering Committee
needs to be appointed. On July 17, 2018, the Design Review Board recommended Board
member Alternate Don Blayney to serve as the Steering Committee Alternate.
3. Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) representative. Committee member Pam Reaves, the
primary representative of the CCAP, has resigned for personal reasons. The CCAP has
recommended Robert Miller to replace Pam as the primary Committee representative. The
Committee alternate for CCAP is Kif Scheurer, who has indicated a preference to remain as the
alternate rather than taking over Pam’s seat.
4. Environmental Advocacy representative. Robert Miller is currently the Steering Committee
alternate representing environmental advocacy. Should the Council appoint Robert Miller as the
primary representative for CCAP, a new alternate will need to be appointed for environmental
advocacy. The Marin Conservation League has recommended Larry Minikes to serve in that
capacity (see attached letter). The primary representative for environmental advocacy will
continue to be Kate Powers.
5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) representative. Committee alternate
Joakim Osthus has moved out of San Rafael. The BPAC has recommended Jim Geraghty to
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serve as the new alternate. DJ Allison will continue to serve as the primary BPAC
representative.
6. Citizens Advisory Committee representative. Committee alternate Felix AuYeung has moved
out of San Rafael. The CAC has recommended Kati Miller to serve as the new alternate. Bill
Carney will continue to serve as the primary CAC representative.
Revisions to Committee Bylaws
As mentioned above, the General Plan 2040 Steering Committee is governed by Committee Bylaws,
which were adopted by the City Council in December 2017. The Bylaws establish the number of
Committee members, and the organizations represented. Should the City Council appoint Eric Holm as
a fourth “At-Large” member, the Bylaws will need to be amended to note the increased number of at-
large members and Committee members as a whole. An amendment is also needed to note an
increase in the requirement for a quorum from 12 to 13 members. An amendment to the Bylaws has
been drafted (Exhibit B) to incorporate these changes.
ANALYSIS:
As noted, the Bylaws anticipated some degree of turnover on the Steering Committee. The Bylaws
specifically require that the City Council approve changes to Committee membership except in cases
where an “alternate” is replacing a resigning primary member. Of the changes described above, only
one meets this criteria (Jeff Jones replacing Eric Holm). Jeff has attended several Steering Committee
meetings in his capacity as an alternate and is enthused about the opportunity to represent the Parks
and Recreation Commission on the Steering Committee moving forward.
In four of the cases above (BPAC, CAC, DRB, and Environmental Advocacy), the request is to replace
the alternate rather than a primary member. These appointments should have minimal impact on the
Steering Committee, since the alternates do not regularly participate in Committee meetings. Staff will
conduct an orientation for the new appointees so they are aware of the General Plan process and the
work completed to date.
In the case of the CCAP replacement, the recommended new member (Robert Miller) is currently
serving as a Committee alternate—but in another category (environmental advocacy). Robert is well
positioned to take on the role of CCAP representative, as he has attended almost all of the Steering
Committee meetings to date in his capacity as an alternate. He is fully up to speed on the General Plan
Update process.
Likewise, the proposed new “at-large” member has been serving as a primary member since the
Committee was created in December 2017. Eric Holm has attended almost all Steering Committee
meetings and events to date. As noted earlier, Eric brings an important perspective to the Committee.
If approved by the Council Eric’s appointment will bring the total number of Committee members to 24.
Staff is aware that this could potentially result in “tie” votes (12:12) during deliberations. Such
outcomes are unlikely, given the large number of Committee members, but would be documented in
the unlikely event they occur. As noted earlier, Eric’s appointment also requires an amendment to the
Bylaws increasing the quorum requirement from 12 to 13.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Each of the impacted City Commissions (CAC, BPAC, DRB, PRC, and CCAP) was contacted to solicit
their input on new representatives or alternates. Votes were taken to confirm the selection in a number
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of cases. Staff also reached out to the Marin Conservation League to solicit a new “alternate” to
replace Robert Miller. Staff has communicated with the prospective incoming members and confirmed
their interest in serving.
At the July 11, 2018 General Plan 2040 Steering Committee meeting, staff announced that changes to
the Committee membership would be considered at the August 6, 2018 City Council meeting. In
addition, a news release on the proposed changes was posted to the General Plan website
concurrently with release of this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the appointment of members to this Steering Committee, other than
the staff time associated with implementing the overall, General Plan 2040 Work Plan.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options to consider regarding this matter:
1. Adopt the Resolution as recommended, which includes the appointment of new Committee
members/alternates and amendments to the bylaws;
2. Modify the Steering Committee appointments and/ or bylaws; or
3. Direct staff to return to a future meeting with more information, or a modified list of Committee
members and /or bylaws.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept report and adopt resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution with attached amended list of Steering Committee Appointees (Exhibit A) and
amended Committee Bylaws (Exhibit B)
2. Correspondence
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RESOLUTION NO. 14556
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION 14426,
MODIFYING APPOINTMENTS TO THE SAN RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN 2040 STEERING
COMMITTEE AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED COMMITTEE BYLAWS
(CITY FILE NOS. GPA 16-001 & P16-013)
WHEREAS, California Government Code 65300 requires that each city and county in the State
adopt a comprehensive long range General Plan to address community growth, physical development, and
planning of citywide programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is in the process of updating its 2020 General Plan to move
the time horizon forward to 2040 and address new State requirements, current conditions, and emerging
issues; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Update process includes a Community Engagement Strategy, one
component of which is a Steering Committee appointed by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2017, the City Council appointed 23 members and 22 alternates to
serve on the Steering Committee, and approved Bylaws addressing the organization and membership of
the Committee and protocol for its meetings and conduct; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has been convened six times since its creation, including
four general business meetings, a reception, and a bus tour; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is scheduled to continue meeting approximately once a
month through at least the end of 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee represents a diverse array of organizations, interest groups,
neighborhoods, and perspectives, which contributes to the quality of its dialogue and ultimately will
create a balanced and comprehensive General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee Bylaws anticipate occasional membership turnover due to
members and/or alternates leaving the organizations they represent, relocating out of the City, or other
factors; and
WHEREAS, such membership turnover has recently occurred; and
WHEREAS, the replacement of exiting members and alternates with new members and
alternates is important to the future performance of the Steering Committee, and will ensure that its
desired balance and diversity is retained; and
WHEREAS, Staff has solicited and received nominations to replace exiting members; and
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WHEREAS, revisions to the Bylaws are also required to address a proposed increase in the
number of Committee members from 23 to 24;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council takes the following actions:
1. City Council Resolution 14426 Exhibit “A”, approved on December 4, 2017, listing the
members of the General Plan 2040 Steering Committee and their alternates, is amended as
shown on Exhibit “A” attached to and incorporated by reference in this Resolution, making
the following changes:
a. Eric Holm is appointed as a new “At Large” member.
b. Don Blayney replaces Cheryl Lentini as the Alternate representing the Design
Review Board.
c. Jeff Jones replaces Eric Holm as the Primary Member representing the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
d. Cicily Emerson replaces Jeff Jones as the Alternate representing the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
e. Jim Geraghty replaces Joakim Osthus as the Alternate representing the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
f. Kati Miller replaces Felix AuYeung as the Alternate representing the Citizens
Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing.
g. Robert Miller replaces Pam Reaves as the Primary Member representing the Climate
Change Action Plan Committee.
h. Larry Minikes replaces Robert Miller as the Alternate representing Environmental
Advocacy.
2. City Council Resolution 14426 Exhibit “B”, approved on December 4, 2017 and adopting
Bylaws for the General Plan 2040 Steering Committee, is amended as shown in Exhibit “B”
attached to and incorporated in this Resolution, making the following changes:
a. The number of “at large” members serving on the Committee is increased from three
to four people.
b. The total number of Committee members is increased from 22 to 23 people.
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c. The number of members constituting a Quorum of the Committee is increased from
12 to 13 people.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 6th day of August 2018 by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, McCullough & Vice Mayor Gamblin
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Phillips
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A: LIST OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES, AS
AMENDED
EXHIBIT B: STEERING COMMITTEE BYLAWS, AS AMENDED
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EXHIBIT A
LIST OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES,
AS AMENDED AUGUST 6, 2018
Organization Member Alternate
1. City Council Maribeth Bushey Kate Colin
2. Planning Commission Berenice Davidson Jeff Schoppert
3. Design Review Board Eric Spielman Don Blayney
4. Parks and Recreation Commission Jeff Jones Cicily Emerson
5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee DJ Allison Jim Geraghty
6. Citizens Advisory Committee William Carney Kati Miller
7. Pickleweed Advisory Board Jenny Broering Salvador Avalos
8. Climate Change Action Plan Committee Robert Miller Kif Scheuer
9. Chamber of Commerce Roger Smith Joanne Webster
10. East San Rafael Working Group Stephanie Plante Laura Bertolli
11. Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods Jackie Schmidt Amy Likover
12. Point San Pedro Road Coalition Bonnie Marmor Alan Schaevitz
13. Gallinas Creek Watershed Council Margaret Johnston Judy Schriebman
14. North San Rafael Resident Richard Hall Brad Honsberger
15. Senior community Sparkie Spaeth Hilda Castillo
16. Youth member Bella Bromberg Jack McGinn
17. Environmental Advocate Kate Powers Larry Minikes
18. Housing and Social Service Advocate Omar Carrera Sara Matson
19. Homeless Advocate Karen Strolia Paula Doubleday
20. Cultural Resource/ Preservation Advocate Jeff Rhoads Leslie Simons
21. At Large Linda Jackson Samantha Sargent
Jed Greene 22. At Large Cecilia Zamora
23. At Large Drew Norton
24. At Large Eric Holm
Persons referenced in the Resolution are shown in bold print.
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EXHIBIT B
STEERING COMMITTEE BYLAWS,
AS AMENDED AUGUST 6, 2018
(separate document)
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GENERAL PLAN 2040 STEERING COMMITTEE BYLAWS
Revised August 6, 20181
A. ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP
The San Rafael General Plan 2040 Steering Committee (“Committee”) has been created to
provide guidance, oversight, and direction in the update of San Rafael’s General Plan. The
Committee will be a sounding board for policies, actions, and priorities throu ghout the planning
process.
Committee members must either reside in the San Rafael Planning Area or own/operate a
business in San Rafael to be eligible to serve. If a member is representing a specific group or
organization, a written endorsement from that organization is required.
The Committee shall be comprised of 24 “primary” members. Thirteen of the members shall
represent the following organizations, with one member from each organization selected
• City Council
• Planning Commission
• Design Review Board
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Pickleweed Advisory Board
• Climate Change Action Plan Committee
• Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods
• Chamber of Commerce
• East San Rafael Working Group
• Point San Pedro Coalition
• Gallinas Creek Watershed Council
Seven of the members shall serve as advocates for specific topic areas including:
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• Youth
• Seniors
• Homelessness
• Housing
• Environment
• Cultural/ Historic Resources
• North San Rafael resident
Four members shall serve at large.
B. ALTERNATES
With the exception of the “at large” seats, each “primary” member of the Committee shall have
an “alternate” who may serve in the event the member will be absent at a meeting or leaves
the Committee prior to the end of the General Plan Update. In the latter instance, the
alternate will become the representative and a new alternate may be appointed. In the case of
the “at large” seats, two individuals shall serve as the “alternate” for all four seats, rotating in
their attendance if called on to participate.
C. APPOINTMENT
The Council shall formally appoint all Committee members through a vote. In the event of a
future vacancy, alternates may replace primary members without a Council vote. However, the
designation of replacement alternates shall require a Council vote.
D. LIMITATIONS
The Committee shall serve the Planning Commission and City Council in an advisory capacity
only. It shall have no authority to take actions that bind the Planning Commission or City
Council. Members of the Committee may be dismissed from the Committee by the Council at
any time.
E. TERMS
Members shall serve until General Plan 2040 and its associated CEQA documents are completed
and adopted by the San Rafael City Council. However, monthly Committee meetings are
expected to conclude upon publication of the Draft Plan, several months prior to adoption.
F. REPRESENTATION
To the extent possible, members of the Committee who have been appointed to represent a
particular organization should represent the perspective of their organizations and associated
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constituents, rather than their personal viewpoints. Members will be responsible for
periodically reporting back to their organizations on the Committee’s discussions.
G. ABSENCES
A commitment to participate in the process is important for continuity and progress. At the
same time, it is recognized that Committee members may have occasional schedule conflicts,
illnesses, vacations, and other circumstances that require that they miss a meeting. Members
should notify the City’s Project Manager and their designated alternate at least 24 hours prior
to meeting time in the event they will be absent and will be noted as “excused” in such
instances. In the event a member has three consecutive unexcused absences, or six
consecutive excused absences, they may be removed from the Committee and replaced by the
alternate at staff’s discretion.
H. SUBCOMMITTEES
Formal, standing subcommittees of the Steering Committee are not proposed. However, in the
event a particular issue or topic requires focused consideration , the Committee may create an
ad hoc group comprised of several members and alternates to address the issue. Such groups
may meet on an as-needed basis, with no quorum requirement. Under no circumstance may a
subcommittee consist of a majority of Committee members.
I. QUORUM
A quorum of the Steering Committee shall be 13 people. Alternates may be counted toward
the quorum requirement only if the primary member is absent and the formally designated
alternate is present to serve in their place.
J. SELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Committee shall have a Chair and Vice Chair, with the selection made by a majority vote at
the first meeting. The Chair shall preside at all meetings and shall represent the Committee
before the City Council. In the absence of the Chair at a Committee meeting, the Vice Chair
shall assume the duties of the Chair. In the event both the Chair and Vice Chair are absent, the
Committee may appoint an acting chair from among the members present. Staff shall act as
Secretary and shall take notes of Committee Proceedings.
The Committee may elect to rotate the Chair and Vice Chair positions over the course of the
project, in order to provide multiple members with the opportunity to serve in that capacity.
For continuity, such rotations should be a minimum of six months in duration.
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K. BROWN ACT COMPLIANCE
Meetings shall be subject to the Brown Act, which sets standards for the conduct of public
meetings, public access, and noticing requirements. The Brown Act also imposes certain
limitations on how and when Committee members may communicate with one another.
Steering Committee members will be advised of the basic requirements of the Brown Act as
part of their orientation, and may be removed from the Committee if they violate the terms of
the Act.
L. FORM 700
Primary members of the Committee (23 members) will be required to complete a statement of
economic interest (Form 700) as required by the California Fair Political Practices Act. The Form
should be filed with the City Clerk and is a public record. Alternates are not required to
complete Form 700. Members of the Committee who have already completed Form 700 in
their capacity as a City Commissioner, Councilmember, or Board Member do not need to
complete the form a second time.
K. AGENDAS AND SUMMARIES
An agenda shall be prepared for each meeting. Agendas and related attachments will be sent
electronically to Committee members at least 72 hours prior to the meeting time. Agendas will
also be posted to the project website (www.sanrafael2040.org) 72 hours prior to the meeting
time. Committee members may suggest items to be included on upcoming meeting agendas.
A Meeting Summary will be prepared following each meet ing. The Summary will be included as
an attachment to the agenda packet for the next month’s meeting.
L. VOTING
The Committee will strive to reach consensus on policies and proposals. If a consensus cannot
be reached, recommendations may be made by a simple majority vote called by the Chair.
Alternative perspectives (e.g., minority positions) shall be documented in the Meeting
Summary when appropriate.
M. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Members shall recuse themselves from discussion and any voting action in the e vent of a
potential conflict of interest on a topic being addressed by the Committee.
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N. MEETING TIMES, LOCATION, AND PROTOCOL
Regular meetings shall be held on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings shall start
at 6 PM and end no later than 9 PM. End times may be extended by a majority vote of the
Committee when meetings are in session. At the discretion of staff, special meetings may be
convened at other times, including weekends. Special meetings may include bus tours, field
visits, and similar activities that are difficult to convene during evening hours.
Meetings shall generally be held in large multi-purpose rooms with sufficient capacity for
Committee members and the public. Members of the public are encouraged to attend
Committee meetings, but may not participate in Committee discussions unless specifically
noted on the Agenda or authorized by the Chair. All meetings shall include dedicated agenda
time for public comment. The Committee Chair has the discretion to limit the time avail able
for each speaker based on the number of speakers present and the length of the agenda.
O. MEDIA
In the event Committee members speak to the media, they are encouraged to provide
accurate, factual information and shall refrain from engaging in specul ation, advocacy for a
particular position, or speaking on behalf of other Committee members unless authorized by
the Committee to do so. Staff will facilitate communication with the media and will assist
Committee members in doing so if desired.
P. PARTICIPATION OF ALTERNATES IN MEETINGS
Alternates are encouraged to attend Committee meetings but are not required to be present.
When an alternate and primary member are both present, the alternate shall be seated in the
audience and shall not participate in the Committee’s deliberations unless specifically called on
to do so by the Chair. Alternates may participate in the public comment period. When the
primary member is not present, the alternate shall assume the role of that member in the
Committee’s deliberations and be seated with other primary members.
Q. BOARD AND COMMISSIONER TERM-OUTS
In the event a Committee member representing a City Board or Commission ceases to be a
member of that Board or Commission during the course of the General Plan Update , that
member may serve on the Committee in a “holdover” capacity for a period not to exceed three
months from the end of their Board or Commission term. Following the holdover period, the
Committee member shall resign their seat, and the designated alternate shall represent the
associated Board or Commission as a full member. A new alternate shall be designated by vote
of the City Board or Commission during the holdover period, subject to Council approval.
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At its discretion, a Board or Commission may vote to allow a termed out member to continue to
represent them on the General Plan Steering Committee for the duration of the project. In
such instances, the termed out member shall report back to the Board or Commission at least
once every three months to provide an update on the General Plan and relevant issues.
R. RELATIONSHIP TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Steering Committee is an essential part of the General Plan 2040 Community Engagement
Strategy, but it is not the only part. The Committee is part of a broader outreach program that
includes community meetings, stakeholder meetings, Board and Commission meetings, direct
interviews, and on-line engagement. The City will balance input from the Steering Committee
with these other sources to ensure that the process is as fair and inclusive as possible.
S. ROLE OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The City expects Committee members to:
• Become familiar with the issues surrounding the General Plan and the future of San Rafael
• Attend and participate in approximately 20 to 24 Committee meetings
• Review agenda packet materials in advance of Committee meetings
• Keep the interest of the entire community in mind, even when representing a particular
organization or advocacy group
• Keep stakeholder groups informed of the progress of the Update program
• Serve as ambassadors to the community and encourage participation in the General Plan
process by the public, including attendance at community workshops, town hall meetings,
exhibits, and focus group discussions
• Work collaboratively and in good faith with fellow committee members, keeping an open
mind, being respectful, and listening to other perspectives and viewpoints
• Stay focused on the task at hand and refrain from distracting others through side
conversations and commentary that is unrelated from the agendized topics
• Be succinct in their comments in order to allow others to share their thoughts and opinions
• Provide constructive feedback to staff and consultants on process issues and work products
throughout the update process
• Make recommendations to the Planning Commission and/or City Council on issues at key
milestones
Staff and consultants will play a supporting role at each meeting and will provide discussion
points, presentations, and background material. Staff and consultants will also serve as
information resources at each meeting and will help guide and focus the discussion of key
issues.
Protecting Marin Since 19 34
email: mcl@marinconservationleague.org
web: marinconservationleague.org
address: 175 N. Redwood Dr., Ste. 135
San Rafael, CA 94903-1977
phone: 415.485.6257
fax: 415.485.6259
Marin Conservation League was founded in 1934 to preserve, protect and enhance the natural assets of Marin County.
July 19, 2018
Barry Miller
Project General Manager, General Plan 2040
City of San Rafael
1400 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
[Email: Barry.Miller@cityofsanrafael.org]
Dear Mr. Miller
Marin Conservation League is interested in following the progress of San Rafael’s planning process
for its 2040 General Plan.
At the July 17th board meeting, the Marin Conservation League Board of Directors voted to
endorse MCL Director Larry Minikes’ application to the City of San Rafael’s 2040 General Plan
Steering Committee. He will replace Bob Miller as the Alternate for the Environmental Advocate.
Larry is a resident of San Rafael and he will serve the Steering Committee well.
Thank you for considering his application.
Sincerely,
Linda Novy
President
C.c., Paul Jenson
From: Bjorn Griepenburg
Date: Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 4:16 PM
Subject: Agenda Item 5B - Grand Ave. Pathway
To: City Council
Cc: Bill Guerin, Omar Carrera
Dear Mayor & Councilmembers,
As you know, people who walk and bike to and from the Canal must do so via Francisco Boulevard
East/Grand Avenue or Bellam Boulevard, both of which are dangerous and uninviting, to say the least.
The City's planned improvements to Francisco Boulevard East and Grand Avenue are long overdue for
the many who brave this trip everyday. Please approve staff's recommendations so that this project can
move forward as expeditiously as possible.
We greatly appreciate and will continue to support the City's efforts to establish bicycle and pedestrian
connectivity to the Canal and East San Rafael.
Best Regards,
Bjorn Griepenburg
Bjorn Griepenburg
Policy & Planning Director
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
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