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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1994, AT 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman
Paul M. Cohen, Member
Barbara Heller, Member
Joan Thayer, Member
David J. Zappetini, Member
Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, Executive Director
Gary T. Ragghianti, Agency Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE
RE: RAFAEL THEATER - File R-324
Irving Litchfield, San Rafael resident, stated that he believes the sale of the Rafael
Theater must go before the voters. He said that if the Redevelopment Agency proceeds
with the project, an injunction will be put against it to stop it.
RE: $390,000 AUTHORIZATION FOR SEISMIC REPAIR OF THE LIBRARY - File
Irving Litchfield also commented that the Library only has three parking spaces, it is in
a dangerous location for children at night, and he feels the library at the Civic Center
is adequate. He questioned where the funds came from for the repair and said there is
$50,000 missing. He also stated the following: that the bus shelter contract was not
awarded to lowest bidder, that too many San Rafael businesses are closing and that the
Council Chambers needs seismic repairs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Member Thayer moved and Member Cohen seconded, to approve the recommended action on the
following Consent Calendar items:
ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Approved as submitted.
December 20, 1993 (AS)
2. Authorization of Relocation Expenses for Rafael Resolution No. 94-1 -
Book and News 1993 (RA) - File R-338 AUTHORIZING RELOCATION EXPENSES
FOR RAFAEL BOOK AND NEWS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $138,985
AYES: MEMBERS:Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS:None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion:
3. AUTHORIZATION OF $390,000 IN AGENCY FUNDS FOR SEISMIC REPAIR OF THE SAN RAFAEL
PUBLIC LIBRARY (RA) - File R-103 x (SRCC) 13-11 x 13-1 x 9-3-61 x 1-6-1
Redevelopment Director Jake Ours explained that the $390,000 was originally alloca-
ted for construction of Beach Park Road which was to be built in conjunction with
the Honda dealership, which has not happened to this point, nor will it in the
foreseeable future. The Agency recommended that in order to finance the library
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construction, which was a high priority, that this money be reallocated from the
Beach Park Road project. Mr. Ours stated if the Honda dealership does come back in,
we will look for other resources at that time.
Irving Litchfield, San Rafael resident, asked where the $50,000 went. Chairman Boro
answered that $55,000 was placed in reserve for future projects.
Member Cohen moved and Member Heller seconded, to adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-2 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $390,000 IN
AGENCY FUNDS FOR SEISMIC REPAIR OF THE SAN RAFAEL PUBLIC
LIBRARY
AYES: MEMBERS:Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS:None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary
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