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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael City Council
Also Present: Rod Gould, City Manager
Gus Guinan, Assistant City Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
OPEN SESSION — COUNCIL CHAMBER — 7:30 PM:
Mayor Boro announced Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 — 7:30 PM:
Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
Gary O. Phillips, Vice -Mayor
Paul M. Cohen, Councilmember
Barbara Heller, Councilmember
Cyr N. Miller, Councilmember
Absent: None
1. a) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name: RV Park of San Rafael v. City of San Rafael, et al.
Marin County Superior Court Case #CV016272
b) Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Negotiators: Ken Nordhoff, Daryl Chandler
Marin Association of Public Employees, Childcare Unit, SEIU Local 949
Assistant City Attorney Gus Guinan announced that no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
House Joint Resolution #20: - File 9-1
8:24 PM
Kris Recend, 480 South Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, California 95425 addressed the issue of amending
House Joint Resolution #20. She indicated that current municipality deficits could be attributed to the
conflict in Iraq and consequent decrease in federal grants. She sought Council's support for this effort.
John Jenkel, Greighton, California, distributed copies of a petition and urged the City Council to support
efforts to end the strike first policy.
Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as
follows:
ITEM
2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of
Monday, October 6, 2003 (CC)
3. Resolution Recommending Amendments to the
City of San Rafael Bail Schedule for 2004 (CA) —
File 13-8 x 9-3-16 x 9-3-30 x 9-10-2
4. SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1815 - An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City Of San Rafael Amending
Sections 14.05.020 and 14.05.022 of the San
Rafael Municipal Code to Eliminate Crematories
as a Conditional Use in the Commercial/Office
(C/O), Residential/Office (R/O), Second/Third
Mixed Use West (2/3 MUW) and Fifth/Mission
Residential Office (5/M R/O) Districts and
Amending Section 14.06.020 to add Crematories
as a Conditional Use in the Industrial (1) District
Subject to a 650 Foot Buffer From Residential
Districts and Schools and Design Criteria (CD) —
File 13-1 x 10-3 x 10-2 x 9-3-16
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Minutes approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 11427 —
RESOLUTION REGARDING
PROPOSED BAIL SCHEDULE FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE SAN RAFAEL
MUNICIPAL CODE
Approved final adoption of
Ordinance No. 1815.
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5.
Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael
Accepted report.
(CM) — File 116 x 9-1
6.
Resolution Declaring a Parking Meter Holiday
RESOLUTION NO. 11428 —
from Wednesday, November 26 through Monday,
RESOLUTION DECLARING A
December 29, 2003 (MS) — File l l-18
PARKING METER HOLIDAY FROM
NOVEMBER 26, 2003 UNTIL
DECEMBER 29, 2003
7.
Resolution Accepting San Rafael City Schools
RESOLUTION NO. 11429 —
Funds not to Exceed the Amount of $209,498 for
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SAN
Support of the School Community Policing
RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS FUNDS
Partnership Grant and Authorizing the City
NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF
Manager and the Chief of Police to Sign a
$209,498 FOR SUPPORT OF THE
Memorandum of Understanding with the San
SCHOOL COMMUNITY POLICING
Rafael City Schools (PD) —
PARTNERSHIP GRANT AND
File 4-10-341 x 9-2-1 x 9-3-30 x 202 x 8-5
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SIGN
A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SAN
RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS (for the
period from July 1, 2003 through
June 30, 2006)
8.
Resolution of Appreciation to Jim Forsythe,
RESOLUTION NO. 11430 —
Public Works Supervisor, Street Maintenance, in
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
Recognition of his Recent Lifesaving Efforts
JIM FORSYTHE, PUBLIC WORKS
(PW) — File 102 x 9-3-40
SUPERVISOR, STREET
MAINTENANCE, IN RECOGNITION
OF HIS RECENT LIFESAVING
EFFORTS
9.
Resolution Approving a Three Hundred and Sixty
RESOLUTION NO. 11431—
Thousand Dollar Grant by the San Rafael
RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE
Redevelopment Agency to Buckelew Community
HUNDRED AND SIXTY THOUSAND
Housing Development Organization, Inc. and
DOLLAR GRANT BY THE
Making Findings and Approvals Pursuant to the
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
California Redevelopment Law in Connection
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TO
with the Utilization of Agency Low and Moderate
BUCKELEW COMMUNITY HOUSING
Income Housing Funds Outside the Central San
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION,
Rafael Redevelopment Project Area (1103
INC. AND MAKING FINDINGS AND
Lincoln Avenue) (RA) —
APPROVALS PURSUANT TO THE
File 13-16 x 140 x 202 x (SRRA) R-454 x R-173
CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENT
LAW IN CONNECTION WITH THE
UTILIZATION OF AGENCY LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
FUNDS OUTSIDE THE CENTRAL SAN
RAFAEL REDEVELOPEMENT
PROJECT AREA (1103 LINCOLN
AVENUE)
10.
Resolution Authorizing Street Closures for the
RESOLUTION NO. 11432 —
241h Annual Parade of Lights and 14th Annual
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
Winter Wonderland and Snow on Friday,
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CITY
November 28, 2003 and Saturday, November 29,
STREETS FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL
2003 (RA) — File 11-19
PARADE OF LIGHTS AND WINTER
WONDERLAND AND SNOW ON
NOVEMBER 28 AND NOVEMBER 29,
2003
11. Approval of Use of San Rafael City Plaza for Approved use of San Rafael City
Annual Trick or Treat Down Fourth Street Event Plaza for Annual Trick or Treat Down
on Saturday, October 25, 2003 from 12:00 Noon Fourth Street Event on Saturday,
to 5:00 p.m. (RA) — File 11-19 October 25, 2003 from 12:00 Noon to
5:00 p.m.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
12. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JIM FORSYTHE, PUBLIC
WORKS SUPERVISOR, STREET MAINTENANCE, IN RECOGNITION OF HIS RECENT
LIFESAVING EFFORTS (PW) — FILE 102 x 9-3-40
Mayor Boro thanked Jim Forsythe for being present and for bringing his wife and one-month old
baby. He indicated the Resolution of Appreciation was in recognition of Mr. Forsythe's recent
lifesaving efforts.
Quoting from the Resolution, Mayor Boro stated that on August 24, 2003, Mr. Forsythe initiated
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which later proved to be responsible for saving the life of
another human being. Explaining, he stated that while attending church services, Mr. Forsythe
was informed of a medical emergency in the back of the church. A Mr. Gordon Ashdown had
collapsed with no detectable pulse, and utilizing his skills from training with the City as a
member of Urban Search and Rescue, Mr. Forsythe was responsible for saving this individual's
life.
Mayor Boro stated that Mr. Ashdown was very grateful, as was the City Council, and on behalf
of all, he congratulated and thanked Mr. Forsythe.
Expressing thanks, Mr. Forsythe stated he was assisted by the Pastor's Wife, Martha, and
subsequently the San Rafael Fire Department who kept Mr. Ashdown alive while transporting
him to the hospital.
13. PRESENTATION OF HELEN PUTNAM AWARD TO SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND POLICE OFFICER JOEL FAY (CM) — FILE 9-3-30
Chris McKenzie, Executive Director, League of California Cities, joined by Amy O'Gorman,
Regional Representative, stated he was present to recognize a program in the City of San
Rafael. He explained that the Helen Putman Award for Excellence recognizes innovation in
outstanding city programs that enhance the quality of life in cities in California. He reported
that Helen Putman (deceased) was a former Mayor of the City of Petaluma. She left her mark
on the State of California and this is the reason the award is so named.
Mr. McKenzie stated that the City of San Rafael's Mental Health Liaison Program is exemplary;
it deserves much recognition and he was very impressed by it. Under the leadership of Police
Officer Joel Fay, Mr. McKenzie stated that the Mental Health Liaison Program had resulted in a
partnership among Law Enforcement, Social Services and the Justice system, that shifts the
focus from arrest to treatment. Geared towards helping the homeless mentally ill reintegrate
into the community, Mr. McKenzie indicated the Mental Health Liaison Program had lowered
the number of repeated arrests for nuisance crimes and panhandling. This had allowed police
to focus on more serious crimes and had significantly reduced crime and the cost associated
with incarceration.
Indicating that the program currently serves as a model, Mr. McKenzie stated it had been
replicated in Stanislaus, Shasta and Contra Costa counties, and as a resident of Sacramento,
he indicated he would talk to the Mayor and City Manager of that city about this great program.
Mr. McKenzie stated that many cities face the same challenges that San Rafael had dealt with
very successfully.
On behalf of the League of California Cities, Mr. McKenzie stated it was his great pleasure to
present the 2003 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the category of Public Safety to the
City of San Rafael for their Mental Health Liaison Program, thanking the City for all the excellent
work in this area. He presented the plaque to Police Officer Joel Fay, congratulating and
thanking him for his leadership. Mr. McKenzie also acknowledged the presence of Police Chief
Michael Cronin.
Mayor Boro reported having been present on several occasions when Police Officer Joel Fay
received awards, noting he had been recognized locally, statewide and nationally for his
wonderful work. He also noted that Police Chief Michael Cronin in his prior capacity and in his
role as Police Chief had supported Joel tremendously. Mayor Boro stated that Joel had made a
real difference in the City of San Rafael, helping individuals get their lives together, and for this
everyone was very thankful.
Police Officer Joel Fay expressed thanks, stating that he had been given the opportunity to do
the work he loves, and as he had indicated previously, there were not many cities that would
have allowed this program to begin. He believed the list of those replicating the program was
outdated as there were a number of others included now. Joel stated it was a pleasure to work
for the City of San Rafael and to be able to do this type of innovative work.
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Police Chief Michael Cronin thanked Joel Fay. He reported having received a telephone call
tonight from the Attorney General's Office in connection with an all zones meeting of Police
Chiefs and Sheriffs from all over the State to seek innovative programs in dealing with the
mentally ill. The caller indicated that San Rafael's name kept coming up. Police Chief Cronin
stated this really was an indication of how far Joel's influence had reached and he hoped that
many more agencies would adopt this type of program. He also hoped they would be fortunate
enough to work for a Council, City Manager and City that supported these types of programs.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
14 None.
There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Mayor Boro
invited everyone to join him and the City Council for refreshments in the lobby in honor of Jim Forsythe,
Police Officer Joel Fay and the San Rafael Police Department.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 12003
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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