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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2006-09-18SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 1 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 AT 8:00 P.M. Regular Meeting: San Rafael City Council Also Present: Ken Nordhoff, City Manager Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk OPEN SESSION — COUNCIL CHAMBER — 7:00 PM Mayor Boro announced Closed Session items. Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor Paul M. Cohen, Councilmember Barbara Heller, Councilmember Cyr N. Miller, Councilmember Gary O. Phillips, Vice -Mayor Absent: None CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 - 7:00 PM — File 1-4-1a 1. a) Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6 Negotiators: Ken Nordhoff, Nancy Mackle, Lydia Romero, Donna Williamson, Richard Whitmore Employee Organization (s): San Rafael Fire Chief Officers' Association San Rafael Police Association San Rafael Police Mid -Management Association Association of Confidential Employees Western Council of Engineers SEIU Miscellaneous & Supervisory b) Mayor Boro read the following statement: "Oral statement indicating a threat of legal action against the City by a Fire Department manager, contains facts and circumstances that cause the City to believe, on the advice of legal counsel, that there is significant exposure to litigation against the City." Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(b) Significant Exposure to Litigation — One Case City Attorney Gary Ragghianti announced that no reportable action was taken on 1.a) or 1.b). ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: None PUBLIC HEARING: 8:06 PM 16. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION OF JUNE 13, 2006, DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (ED05-119), FOR AN ADDITION TO A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 229 WEST END AVENUE (CD) — FILE 10-7 x 10-2 Mayor Boro announced he had been notified by the City Clerk that a request had been received to continue item #16 to the City Council meeting of November 6, 2006. Manoochehr Fonooni, owner of the property at 229 West End Avenue, stated that it was almost a year since they applied for an addition to their existing single-family residence, and he noted Mr. Brusseau's current appeal was exactly the same as the previous one which further delayed the project and cost them a lot of money. Mr. Fonooni indicated that the story poles placed a year ago had become loose and would need to be removed, and also because of the story poles, it had been necessary for them to park on the street. He requested that the City Council make a decision this evening to deny the appeal. Mayor Boro suggested that it had been Council practice to carry such items over on a one-time basis, unless someone on the City Council had a different view. With no objection, Mayor Boro ordered that item #16 be continued to the City Council meeting of November 6, 2006. Concerning the issue of occupancy, Mayor Boro stated he had read the staff report and noted the visits made, and he inquired whether there was some more definitive way to ascertain if this was SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 1 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 2 truly the residence of the property owner. City Attorney Gary Ragghianti stated there were a number of ways that in the past the City had required applicants in appropriate circumstances to prove residency. Among these were: Voting Records — where a person votes is a good indication of where he or she lives; Homeowners' Exemptions from the Assessor's Office or the Tax Collector's Office would show where they take their homeowner's exemption, which indicates their principal place of residence; and California Driver's Licenses usually show residence addresses. Mr. Ragghianti stated that in the interim, the property owner could be requested to provide all of this information to the City Clerk to be made part of the record and assist the Council when conducting the hearing on November 6, 2006. Mayor Boro directed that this be done prior to the hearing in order to have definitive proof of residence from one or all three of the sources that Mr. Ragghianti discussed. Mayor Boro declared the public hearing opened. Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Phillips seconded to continue the public hearing to the City Council meeting of November 6, 2006. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar, as follows: ITEM 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Monday, August 21, 2006 (CC) 3. Call for Applications to Fill Four Two -Year Terms on the ADA Access Advisory Committee, with Terms to Expire End of October, 2008 (CC) — File 9-2-56 x 13-1-1 4. Resolutions of Appreciation to Canal Stakeholder Committee Members and to the Canal Welcome Center (CD) — File 102 x 9-3-85 RECOMMENDED ACTION Minutes approved as submitted. Aaaroved staff recommendation: a) Called for applications to fill four, two-year terms on the San Rafael ADA Access Advisory Committee, to expire the end of October, 2008; b) Set deadline for receipt of applications for Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 12 -Noon in the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Room 209; and c) Set date for interviews of applicants at a Special City Council meeting to be held on Monday, October 16, 2006, commencing at 6:30 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 12038 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DR. LAURA ALVARENGA, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12039 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DR. ERIC ANDERSON, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12040 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO NOBLE A. (ROCKY) BIRDSEY, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 2 5. Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael (CM) —File 116x9-1 6. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending August, 2006 (MS) File 8-18 x 8-9 7. Resolution Authorizing Two Agreements with Hilton, Farnkopf and Hobson, LLC to: (MS) - File 4-3-306 x 4-3-32 1) Perform a Review of Marin Sanitary Service's 2007 Rate Application (Agreement From September 2006 and Ending June 30, 2007); 2) Publish a San Rafael Rate Recommendation Report SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 12041 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO RUTH DONOHUGH, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12042 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO RICHARD M. LOCKMAN, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12043 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SRA. ENEDINA MENDIETA, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12044 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JESSUINA PEREZ-TERAN, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12045 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MAN MINH PHAN, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12046 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SRA. BLANCA PORTILLO, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12047 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO FERNANDO QUEZADA, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12048 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MARIA A. RODRIQUEZ, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12049 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO TOM WILSON, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12050 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DR. BEVERLY YATES, CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 12051— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DOUGLAS MUNDO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CANAL WELCOME CENTER Accepted report. Accepted Monthly Investment Report for month ending August, 2006, as presented. RESOLUTION NO. 12052 — RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWO AGREEMENTS WITH HILTON, FARNKOPF AND HOBSON, LLC: 1) TO PERFORM A REVIEW OF MARIN SANITARY SERVICE'S 2007 RATE APPLICATION (AGREEMENT FROM SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 3 8. Mid -Year Budget and Staffing Changes for Parking Services (MS) — File 9-3-87 9. Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Santa Rosa Power Sweeping (MS) — File 4-3-459 x 9-3-87 10. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing Entering into a Sole Source Agreement for the Purchase of a Trailer for the Police Department from Sundowner of California, Inc., in the Amount of $43,727 (PD) — File 4-2-341 x 9-3-30 11. Resolution Authorizing Chief of Police to use the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) in the Amount of $111,622 to Fund Overtime for Community Oriented Policing for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 (PD) — File 9-3-30 12. Report on Bid Opening and Resolution Awarding the Contract for Rollingwood Ditch Retaining Wall, Project No. 11088, to Massa Construction Co. Inc. in the Amount of $324,160.00 (Bid Opening Held on Tuesday, August 29, 2006) (PW) — File 4-1-588 x 9-3-40 13. Resolutions of Appreciation to Volunteers of the 24th Annual Great Race Finish Line Celebration (RA) — File 102 x 9-3-61 x (SRRA) R-181 x (SRRA) R- 140#8 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 4 SEPTEMBER 2006 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2007); AND 2) TO PUBLISH A SAN RAFAEL RATE RECOMMENDATION REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 12053 — RESOLUTION REQUESTING MID- YEAR PARKING SERVICES BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. 12054 — RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR GARAGE SWEEPING SERVICES WITH SANTA ROSA POWER SWEEPING SERVICES, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2006 (TWO YEAR AGREEMENT) RESOLUTION NO. 12055 — RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRAILER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM SUNDOWNER OF CALIFORNIA, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,727 RESOLUTION NO. 12056 — RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF STATE COPS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,622 FOR COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING RESOLUTION NO. 12057— RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ROLLINGWOOD DITCH RETAINING WALL, PROJECT NO. 11088, TO MASSA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $324,160 (only bidder) RESOLUTION NO. 12058 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO ALLEN DICK, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12059 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LARAINE ALLEN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12060 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LYNNE APOSTLE, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12061— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO THELMA ARLON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 4 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 12062— CONSENT CALENDAR (Contd.): RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LIONEL ASHCROFT, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12063 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO BARBARA BARWOOD, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12064 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DIANE BOLMAN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12065— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO NANCY BOTTMEYER, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12066 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PHYLLIS BRINCKERHOFF, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12067 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MALLORY BROWN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12068 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO TONI CARRERRO, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12069— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO TERRI CARRILLO-AKERS, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12070 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SIOBAHN CASTIGLIA, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12071 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SUSAN CHARLTON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12072 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO GLENA COLEMAN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 5 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 12073— CONSENT CALENDAR (Contd.): RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KAY CORLETT, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12074 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DOUG COX, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12075 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DEE CUMBERLAND, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12076 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO URSULA DAVIDSON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12077— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PAM DIXON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12078 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DAVID DODD, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12079 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PECK DRENNAN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12080 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO EVELYN ELLIS, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12081 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MICHAEL FAHEY, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12082 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KITTY FORDE, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12083 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO CHARLIE GARFINK, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12084 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO HELEN GOOKIN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 6 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 7 FINISH LINE CELEBRATION CONSENT CALENDAR (Contd.): RESOLUTION NO. 12085 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PATRICK GOOKIN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12086— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MICHAEL GREEN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12087 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO CYNTHIA JACKSON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12088 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LINDA JACKSON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12089 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JOAN KEATON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12090 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LINDA KENTON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12091 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JUDY KINANE, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12092 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO HANNA KISHI, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12093 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PAM KLEIN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12094 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO EFFIE LEE, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12095 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JEANNE LEONCINI, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 7 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 12096 — CONSENT CALENDAR (Contd.): RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MARK LINDSAY, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12097— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO CLEO LINN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12098— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LASHALLE LYONS, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12099 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KEITH MARSH, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12100— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SUSAN MATROSS, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12101— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO TERI MCDONALD, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12102 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KELLY MCGRAW, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12103— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JULIE MCNAIR, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12104 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MADDIE MICHAELS, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12105 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MARY MIZROCH, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12106 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MADELINE MORK, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12107 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KAREN NIELSEN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 8 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. 12108 — CONSENT CALENDAR (Contd.): RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PETER NIELSEN, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12109 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KAY NOGUCHI, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12110— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MARK NOGUCHI, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12111— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SCOT OLUND, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12112 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO RON PATTERSON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12113 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO ROS PATTERSON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12114— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SUZANNE ROBINSON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12115— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LORRAINE SCHAU, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12116— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SILAS SCHEER, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12117 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PAUL SIMMONS, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12118 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PETER STACK, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12119 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO ALYSANNE TAYLOR, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 9 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 10 RESOLUTION NO. 12120 — CONSENT CALENDAR (Contd.): RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JANE TOFFALETI, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12121 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO GINA VAZIRI, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12122— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO ANDREW VICTOR, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12123— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DOROTHY VICTOR, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12124— RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JOANNE WEBSTER, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12125 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO IVY WELLINGTON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12126 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JACK WILKINSON, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 12127 — RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LOUISE WRIGHT, VOLUNTEER OF THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAINING: COUNCILMEMBERS: Phillips (from item #2 only, due to absence from meeting) COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: NEW BUSINESS: 15. a) PRESENTATION OF THE CANAL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLAN (P05-005) (CD) — FILE 272 x 9-3-85 Using a PowerPoint presentation, Principal Planner, Linda Jackson, reported that this was a Plan a group of citizens had been working on for the past year to develop a Transportation Plan for the Canal Neighborhood. Indicating that the Canal Stakeholder Committee was formed approximately one year ago, she stated it included members from the community, business owners and advocates, all coming from a variety of backgrounds. She stated that two community meetings were held, they had a Technical Advisory Committee from all the different agencies that work with transportation participating and this was a joint City/Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) project. Ms. Jackson noted that Carey Lando, co -project manager with her, was in the audience. SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 10 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 11 Ms. Jackson explained that the project was funded by a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for $60,000 and Carol Levine, Consultant, Wilbur Smith Associates, was also in the audience. She indicated that Marin Grassroots Leadership helped with outreach and Douglas Mundo, Canal Welcome Center, contributed vital meeting space for the committee and open house meetings because Pickleweed was under construction. Indicating that the study area was principally the residential area of the Canal Neighborhood, Ms. Jackson stated they also looked at the Bellam area and the area to the south. She reported that they built off previous work all the way back to the Canal Voice Project in 1996 and had a lot of bilingual and multi-lingual displays and discussions. She noted her favorite part was in the open house when the group pushing attendance to over 100 was the boy scout troop. The children were invited to participate and engage as much as everyone else. Noting the neighborhood itself was physically isolated from the rest of San Rafael and getting to other parts of Marin, Ms. Jackson stated there were limited shopping and educational services in the neighborhood; therefore, transportation outside was vital. She indicated that 20% of San Rafael's population resides in the Canal, predominantly immigrants and speaking a different home language than English. Compared to Marin as a whole, Ms. Jackson stated that Canal residents were younger, the households were larger and incomes less. Canal residents owned fewer cars and rode transit, and in fact, the Golden Gate Transit routes of 35 and 36 serving the neighborhood were the most heavily used routes of the entire bus system. Regarding findings, Ms. Jackson stated that good information was received concerning the challenges to be faced; however, work was underway to improve Medway, the streetscape, Safe Routes to Schools and the Cal Park tunnel project. Ms. Jackson noted three basic issues were identified through the first open house: 1) Transit access from the neighborhood to other areas could be improved; 2) Access to areas immediately surrounding the neighborhood, such as Montecito Shopping Center, San Rafael High School and the Transit Center needed to be improved; 3) Getting around in the neighborhood could be safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. Indicating that thirteen solutions were proposed in the plan, Ms. Jackson stated these were prioritized at the second workshop and refined by the Stakeholder group. Ms. Jackson introduced Co -Chair Fernando Quezada, who grew up and has a business in the Canal, and who would discuss three of his favorite projects. Fernando Quezada, Canal business owner, indicated he was proud to state he had lived in the Canal for a very long time and although late to high school on many occasions, he eventually graduated from Berkeley. Noting one of the High Priority Projects was the Canal Crossing, Mr. Quezada explained this would be a bridge from the Canal over to the Montecito area allowing children and bicyclists to get to the high school on time, and also helping the community in getting to downtown shopping and to other locations, which was dangerous currently because of traffic, etc. He was aware the bridge project had been in the works for a long time. Mayor Boro stated that in reading the item in the staff report and discussing it with Linda Jackson, it was obviously something that would be evaluated. However, other options were shown under Canal Crossing in the report and one not included was potentially improving the sidewalk along Francisco Boulevard East to make it safer and wider. Mayor Boro believed all options should be looked at and Ms. Jackson had assured him that this was part of the intent of the report. Concurring, Mr. Quezada stated, however, that the bridge was one of the high priority areas. He noted that fixing the sidewalks was also part of the Canal Crossing project. Regarding Canal Neighborhood Safety and Streetscape Improvement Project, Mr. Quezada stated this basically involved traffic circulation and safety hazards for those living in the Canal area, and he noted a lack of crosswalks, stop signs, speed bumps, etc. With regard to Highway Crossing, Mr. Quezada suggested some type of bridge to the Toys R Us area to get pedestrians there safely. Having attended Laurel Dell and Davidson schools, he stated this entailed walking all the way around; therefore, Highway Crossing was another high priority for him and the neighborhood. SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 11 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 12 Mayor Boro stated he saw this tied in somewhat to Safe Routes to Schools as he was aware a number of children from the Canal attended Davidson, either walking or riding their bicycles, and had to cross the freeway off ramp, which was very dangerous. He stated that some type of crossing to get students and adults to the other side would certainly be productive and he hoped it was something that could be made to work also. Ms. Jackson stated there would be a presentation to TAM (Transportation Authority of Marin) on September 28, 2006. She indicated that some projects were underway and a grant application was being worked on for the design plan for the crossing. As noted by Mayor Boro, a number of options would be evaluated to answer, "What is it, Where is it, What is the most cost effective way to do this", together with Safe Routes to Schools plans for the other schools in addition to Bahia Vista. Dr. Eric Anderson, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, stated he had the privilege of serving on the Stakeholder Committee and it was a really amazing process. Noting Linda Jackson mentioned her favorite moment in the process, he stated his was when everyone was sitting around the table using earpieces for English/Spanish translation, he felt he was at the U.N. Dr. Anderson stated that the Bicycle Coalition supports promoting bicycling throughout Marin County; however, most people choosing to bike in Marin also had the option of driving. This was not the case, however, with the Canal residents and was one of the reasons the Bicycle Coalition was so happy to be able to participate in this process. He commented that should any area in Marin County need these improvements for bicycling and walking, it was the Canal. Seconding the items called out by Fernando Quezada in terms of improvements, Dr. Anderson stated they believed the Canal Overcrossing and Highway Overcrossing were critical improvements. He indicated that the Highway Overcrossing, in particular, would connect to the North/South greenway and one of their pet projects, the Cal Park Hill Tunnel. This would allow service workers residing in the Canal to be able to ride their bicycles separated from cars all the way from Mill Valley to the neighborhood and back, which was really important. Dr. Anderson stated that as these projects moved forward, they really appreciated the City Council support. Linda Jackson introduced second Co -Chair Dr. Beverly Yates, who had just arrived. Graciela expressed concern that some people do not stop at stop signs or slow for speed humps and she wished the (twenty year in the making) project from the Canal to Montecito would come to fruition. She indicated it was dangerous for mothers and children crossing the street at 400 Canal. Ms. Jackson stated that Public Works had a project, approved by the City Council, to improve that entire area. She indicated that this Plan would put the City in a much better position for getting grant funding for Safe Routes to Schools and other traffic calming projects. Rocky Birdsey, Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL), expressed thanks to Mayor Boro, the City Council and staff for allowing MCIL to participate in the Canal Stakeholder Committee. He stated it was very enlightening and uplifting and he noted the overwhelming support concerning the Canal Crossing (bridge), where the sense of the community, which had been discussing the issue informally for years, was "we really need this." Mr. Birdsey commented that the Highway 101 Overcrossing was very exciting, and as articulated by Ms. Jackson, there now was an opportunity for funding and go from a conceptual plan to a planning stage, design phase and get the necessary funding to do projects, not just the two mentioned, because pedestrians in this area needed a lot of help with curb ramps. Expressing thanks, Mr. Birdsey stated that unknown to him, in the Canal neighborhood, the proportion of people disabled compared to the average in San Rafael was twice the normal number. This, he indicated, really surprised them as there was a huge proportion of people with disabilities living in the Canal area. He looked forward to the future and working with the City towards improvements. Patrick Seidler, Transportation Alternatives For Marin, stated they were a non-profit promoting pedestrian and bicycling transportation in the County, working very closely with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. He complimented the City Council on a job well done with the Canal Transportation Plan; it was a great accomplishment with staff doing a great job reaching out to the community and producing such a neat plan. He complimented the Technical Advisory Committee and the Canal Stakeholder Committee also. SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 12 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 13 Referring to page 63 of the Executive Summary — Next Steps - 2. Find a Champion, Mr. Seidler stated the Plan suggests that the project would have the greatest possibility of success if a project champion could be found to go out looking for funding and looking to pull the Plan together, not just let it die. He indicated that they would like to work with the City of San Rafael, the County of Marin and the Transportation Authority of Marin, and as the City went through its pedestrian and bicycle planning process, which would be redone soon as part of the Countywide plan, to put a package of those projects together. Mr. Seidler stated this fits very well with what is going in on a countywide scale: • The San Rafael/Larkspur Tunnel would be open; • Bike path would be built from Mission Avenue to Puerto Suelo Hill; • The Central Marin Ferry Connection should be built; • A $25 million non -motorized pilot program; • Safe Routes to Schools, which had been successful not only in Marin County, but was now probably the most successful pedestrian and bicycling program in the history of the United States. Indicating there were good things going, Mr. Seidler stated they believed this was a great project and suggested pooling together to look for financing and funding to get the entire project done. There were a number of opportunities for this and they would like to work with the City, etc. towards those ends. Mr. Seidler expressed thanks for the opportunity to comment and observe a great process and they would like to now go out and build a safe environment for the citizens of the Canal to live and integrate into the community. Expressing thanks, Mayor Boro stated he was sure Ms. Jackson would take Mr. Seidler up on his offer. Dr. Beverly Yates, Co -Chair, Canal Stakeholder Committee, stated one of the things she liked about joining in on this process was the fact that it was clear the community was welcome to participate and people had open ears and minds. Thanking staff for putting this together, Dr. Yates stated that she moved there five years ago, had two children and one of the reasons for choosing the Canal Neighborhood was because they loved the slogan of San Rafael — Live Life Locally — and the Canal was a great example of that. However, the reality was that to be on foot, bicycle, stroller, crutches, wheelchair, etc., was a challenge. Certain intersections were particularly problematic; therefore, projects #2 and #6 on the High Priority list (page ES -2) would be particularly helpful. Dr. Yates explained that Project #2 was Crosswalk and Lighting Improvements and some of this definitely tied in with Safe Routes to Schools. She stated it was fun to see the children going back to school and the parents taking them across the street relax because the cars had to slow down with the presence of crossing guards. With regard to Project #6 — Canal Neighborhood Safety and Streetscape Improvement Project — Dr. Yates stated that the addition of speed humps along the entire length of Canal and perhaps along Kerner, would afford everyone, in terms of major thoroughfares with people on foot or wheels, a reasonable chance of getting to their destination without being scared or getting injured. She indicated that a simple improvement such as that along Catalina would really help those who wanted to "Live Life Locally." Blanca Martinez, Marin Renters Association, speaking through interpreter Fernando Quezada, stated they had thirteen solutions from which all in the Canal would benefit and she inquired as to how many more years they would have to wait for the bridge to Montecito. Mayor Boro stated that hopefully, it would not be as long as the wait thus far. Ms. Martinez believed it would be a solution for the traffic, and those living in the Canal would have another way of getting across and not just around the canal. All thirteen solutions were very important to her — crosswalks, more lighting in the Canal, more bus shelters and Safe Routes to Schools - all of which would be very beneficial to those living in the Canal. Mayor Boro stated that with this Plan in place, it was now possible to begin to move forward. Enedina Mendieta, Marin Renters Association, speaking through interpreter Fernando Quezada, stated that since 9/10/06, there had been a lot of problems with bus route time changes. She indicated they needed more information for those who ride the busses to acquaint them of these changes. Noting this group would be before the Transportation Authority of Marin on September 28, 2006, Mayor Boro stated he would also be in attendance and Ms. Jackson would contact the SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 13 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 14 people providing the bus service and make sure this information would be available that night for them to take back. Councilmember Heller moved and Councilmember Cohen seconded, to accept the report. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None Thanking all the members of the committee and residents of the Canal community present this evening, Mayor Boro urged all to attend at the Civic Center on September 28, when this Plan would be presented to the Transportation Authority of Marin. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 15. b) PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION TO CANAL STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND TO THE CANAL WELCOME CENTER (CD) — FILE 102 x 9-3-85 Expressing thanks to all who worked on the Canal Stakeholder Committee, Mayor Boro invited those in attendance to raise their hands. He stated it was great to see the community present this evening and the enthusiasm they had generated. Mayor Boro presented Resolutions of Appreciation to Canal Stakeholder Committee members in attendance: Dr. Eric Anderson, Noble A. (Rocky) Birdsey, Richard M. Lockman, Sra. Enedina Mendieta, Sra. Blanca Portillo, Fernando Quezada, Dr. Beverly Yates and to Douglas Mundo, Canal Welcome Center. Unable to attend: Dr. Laura Alvarenga, Ruth Donohugh, Jessuina Perez-Teran, Man Minh Phan, Maria Rodriquez and Tom Wilson. 14. RECEIPT OF CHECK FOR THE SAN RAFAEL LIBRARY AND PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION TO VOLUNTEERS OF THE 24 TH ANNUAL GREAT RACE FINISH LINE CELEBRATION (RA) — FILE 102 x 9-3-61 x (SRRA) R-181 x (SRRA) R- 140#8 Mayor Boro stated the City Council wished to thank all those in attendance this evening who worked on the Great Race, whether host, with the library, assembled the gift bags, took photographs given to the drivers, etc., and he invited all involved to raise their hands. He invited Michael Cronin, retired San Rafael Chief of Police, who assisted him and Vice -Mayor Phillips traveling across America, to join the City Council at the podium. Mayor Boro stated that having gone through 46 cities and 14 states in 14 days, accruing 4,200 miles, they made it back alive and were happy to be home. Commenting that he was delighted to be here, Vice -Mayor Phillips stated Mayor Boro headed them in the right direction and they found their way all the way back to San Rafael. Indicating there were people in the audience who needed to be recognized beyond the volunteers because they did an exemplary job as part of the committee working for approximately a year putting all the components together, Vice -Mayor Phillips thanked Brian Auger, Events Coordinator, Nancy Mackle, Economic Development Director, Joanne Webster, Business Improvement District, Patti Brennan, Administrative Assistant, Redevelopment Agency, Kay Noguchi, Library, Mark Essman, Marin Visitors Bureau, Tallia Hart, San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and everyone involved in this event. Vice -Mayor Phillips stated that as a result of the library's efforts and the efforts of many others, the City of San Rafael would receive a check this evening from Phil Alstrom, Buck Kamphausen's office, representing the Great Race. Since the drivers and navigators collectively voted on the City of San Rafael as the best host city of the 14 cities they stopped in crossing the country, the San Rafael Library was the lucky recipient of a check for $10,000. Phil Alstrom, representing Buck Kamphausen and Rally Partners, stated he had attended a few Great Races in his time and San Rafael was a great city to be in on that day. He stated everyone did a great job and expressing thanks, he presented a well deserved check for $10,000 to David Dodd, San Rafael Public Library Director. Mr. Alstrom hoped San Rafael would be a part of next year's race. David Dodd stated the San Rafael Library could spend $10,000 and he would be happy to accept more anytime. Dedicating acceptance of the check to Lionel Ashcroft, Marin History Museum, Mr. Dodd stated that although not in attendance this evening, at the first meeting SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 14 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 15 when Vice -Mayor Phillips attended the Book Fund committee to pitch this idea as a library project, Mr. Ashcroft really led the charge and stated "Well if need be, I will show up with no clothes on to get the check wrapped up for the library." Mr. Dodd stated Mr. Ashcroft did attend on that day even though battling a severe illness and insisted on personally welcoming some of the cars; therefore, on behalf of Lionel Ashcroft he thanked Mr. Alstrom for the check. Indicating he wished to recognize two particular gentlemen who made the trip for him pretty successful and exciting at times, Vice -Mayor Phillips stated that first he had a plaque with wrench for their esteemed crew chief, Mike Cronin. Although unaware of what a wrench was used for, he indicated that Michael Cronin was very good as an advance person to scope out the best bars and restaurants. Presenting a plaque with compass to navigator, Al Boro, Vice - Mayor Phillips commented they both stated: "the trip gets better every day." Mayor Boro stated the Resolutions of Appreciations were available in the Council Chamber in alphabetical order and he invited the recipients at their convenience to collect theirs. He noted all 71 Resolutions of Appreciation were personally signed. Indicating that Vice -Mayor Phillips was a great sport, Mayor Boro stated that he and Mike Cronin told him they had a pact, and the pact was that they would never get any grease under their fingernails, which they achieved. Although Vice -Mayor Phillips got a lot of grease, Mayor Boro and Mr. Cronin supervised. While navigating was a chore, Mayor Boro stated driving the car was much bigger, especially going down a hill at 50 miles per hour in the rain with no brakes. To all who worked on this event to make it happen in San Rafael, on behalf of Vice -Mayor Phillips, the City Council and himself, Mayor Boro expressed thanks because it made San Rafael what is truly is — a very special place — and this was one more dimension as to why it was so special. Expressing thanks to both the Canal Stakeholder Committee and the Great Race Volunteers, Mayor Boro stated this was a great night for San Rafael to have so many present from all parts of the City and community, all of whom worked to make San Rafael a much better place to live, work and have fun, and he thanked everyone for all the wonderful things they did. Mayor Boro paused the City Council Meeting to honor this evening's recipients with a cake and coffee celebration in the lobby. The City Council Meeting resumed at 9:10 p.m. with Councilmember Cohen absent. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: NEW BUSINESS: 17. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMIT TO ALLOW ST. ISABELLA SCHOOL TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL AT ONE TRINITY WAY ON OCTOBER 6-8,2006 (CD) — FILE 9-10-5 x 9-3-85 Community Development Director Bob Brown introduced Caron Parker, new Associate Planner, who processed the annual application for the carnival this year. Caron Parker stated this item was a request for a permit to allow St. Isabella's School to hold a three-day carnival from Friday, October 6th to Sunday, October 8, 2006 on the St. Isabella School grounds located at 1 Trinity Way, Terra Linda. A vicinity map was included in the packet as Exhibit "B" and a site plan as Exhibit "D". Ms. Parker reported that the City Council had approved these permits for the last four years, commencing in 2002. She indicated that during this time period there had been only two complaints, once in 2002 because of the location of the rides and in 2004 because of the location of the porta potties. Both complaints were resolved, the rides were set back 50 -feet from the fence along Las Pavadas reducing impact to residents, and the porta potties were moved to the interior of the lot. No complaints were received in 2005. Indicating that the applicant was also requesting a waiver for the $500 security deposit required by the San Rafael Municipal Code, Ms. Parker stated they had filed the appropriate claim for waiver deposit as part of the application. Ms. Parker stated that staff had reviewed the application and was recommending approval of the permit and waiver. She indicated that no letters in opposition were received and one phone call was received supporting the event. She noted that a draft resolution was included as Exhibit "A". Councilmember Heller inquired whether this deposit had been waived previously SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 15 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 16 Ms. Parker stated this was a little confusing in the records and according to the school, it appeared they submitted a deposit two years ago which might still be in the possession of the City, and she was checking with Finance on this question. Councilmember Heller indicated she did not mind waiving it but could not remember whether it had been done previously. Mr. Brown stated he did not believe it had been requested previously. Mayor Boro stated the recommendation this evening was to waive it and he apologized to Mr. Woolwine, St. Isabella's School for detaining him for so long because of the special presentations, etc. Councilmember Phillips stated he had received one phone call with regard to set up and take down and inquired whether the hours would be consistent with the 10:00 p.m. deadline. James Woolwine, St. Isabella's School, stated the hours would be Friday — 3:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. with no take down. Set up would be Wednesday and would not go beyond 9:30 p.m., and the Sunday take down would be completed before 9:30 p.m. He invited all to attend the carnival. Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 12128 — RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMIT TO ALLOW ST. ISABELLA'S SCHOOL TO HOLD A CARNIVAL FROM OCTOBER 6, 2006 TO OCTOBER 8, 2006, AT ONE TRINITY WAY (APNs: 175-181-25 AND 27) (ST. ISABELLA PARISH PROPERTY) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 18. Chief of Police Recruitment: - File 9-3-11 x 9-3-30 City Manager Ken Nordhoff thanked the Mayor and City Council for spending the great majority of the day conducting Chief of Police interviews, which was a very important step to selecting the new Chief of Police. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: 19. League of California Cities: - File 9-11-1 x 9-1 Councilmember Heller reported having attended the League of California Cities 2006 Annual Conference in San Diego September 6 — 9. Informative sessions she attended included Pension Reform, Why Emergency Plans Fail, Redevelopment Issues, Issues on Aging Constituents and Historic Preservation, and she would pass on the relevant information to the City Manager this week. In addition, complete information was available on Proposition 90, which, she believed, would decimate cities and which was completely funded by outside dollars, including $500,000 from New York City. Indicating SuChin Pak, MTV News Team, was a speaker for the closing general session, Councilmember Heller stated this speaker was excellent and addressed the importance of reaching out to one of the most important constituencies — teenagers. Councilmember Heller reported that Heather Fargo, Mayor of Sacramento, was elected as 2nd Vice - President, and the 2007 Annual Conference would be held from September 5 — 8 in Sacramento. Having also attended this conference, Mr. Nordhoff reported that AB 2987, referred to as AT&T Project Light Speed, was on the Governor's desk and would likely be signed. He indicated that staff was currently in discussions with AT&T which ultimately would lead to a right-of-way agreement and a number of other conditions the City Council would have an opportunity to see before big bulky cabinets dropped into neighborhoods. Noting he believed the bill would pass, Mr. Nordhoff stated this would clearly put the City at a number of disadvantages in terms of regulating those types of uses, and more would be forthcoming on this issue. There being no further business, Mayor Boro adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:20 p.m. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk APPROVED THIS DAY OF 12006 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 16 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 17 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SRCC Minutes (Regular) 09/18/2006 Page 17