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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL. MONDAY. AUGUST 20. 2007 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, Vice -Mayor
Barbara Heller, Councilmember
Cyr N. Miller, Councilmember
Gary O. Phillips, Councilmember
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 - 7:00 PM — File 1-4-1a
a) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
b) Conference with Labor Negotiators — Government Code Section 54957.6
Negotiators: Ken Nordhoff, Gary Ragghianti
Employee Organization: Unrepresented Management
City Attorney Gary Ragghianti announced that no reportable action was taken.
Mayor Boro announced that the Closed Session would resume at the conclusion of the
City Council Meeting.
Mayor Boro announced at 10:07 p.m. that no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:10 PM
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Cohen seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar, as
follows:
ITEM
2. Approval of Minutes of City Council Meeting of
July 2, 2007 (CC)
3. Second Reading and Final Adoption of
Ordinance No. 1860 — "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY FROM PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT — WETLAND OVERLAY
(PD/WO) DISTRICT AND WATER (W)
DISTRICT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT —
WETLAND OVERLAY (PD/WO) DISTRICT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AT
LOCH LOMOND MARINA, A MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT OF A 131+ ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 110 LOCH LOMOND DRIVE AT
POINT SAN PEDRO ROAD (APNS 016-070-
020, 030, 040, 050, 060; 009-141-050, 070, 080;
AND 009-142-070) (ZC 04-002)" (CD) —
File 10-2 x 10-3 x 10-5 x 10-6 x 10-7
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Minutes approved as submitted.
Approved final adoption of Ordinance
No. 1860.
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4. Second Reading and Final Adoption of Approved final adoption of
Resolution No. 12331 — Resolution Approving an Resolution No. 12331.
Amendment to the San Rafael General Plan
2020 to Amend the Land Use Map of the Land
Use Element Adjusting the Marine -Related,
Neighborhood Commercial and Conservation
Land Use Designations Adopted for the 29.7
Acre Upland Portion of the Loch Lomond Marina
Site — APNs 016-070-020, 030, 040, 050, 060,
009-141-050, 070, 080 and 009-142-070 (GPA
05-001) (CD) — File 10-2 x 10-3 x 10-5 x 10-6 x
10-7
5. Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael Approved staff recommendation:
(CM) — File 116 x 9-1 SB 375 (Steinberg): Transportation
Planning: Preferred Growth Scenarios -
OPPOSE
6.
Resolution of Appreciation for Michael St. John,
RESOLUTION NO. 12334 —
Mill Valley Fire Captain, for his Assistance in a
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
Traffic Accident Emergency (FD) —
MICHAEL ST. JOHN, MILL VALLEY
File 102 x 9-3-31
FIRE CAPTAIN, FOR HIS ASSISTANCE
IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT EMERGENCY
7.
Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending
Accepted Monthly Investment Report
July, 2007 (Fin) — File 8-18 x 8-9
for month ending July, 2007, as
presented.
8.
Resolution of Appreciation for Sukhjinder Banwait,
RESOLUTION NO. 12335 —
Parking Equipment Technician, Employee of the
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
Quarter Ending June, 2007 (MS) —
SUKHJINDER BANWAIT, PARKING
File 102 x 9-3-87
EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, EMPLOYEE
OF THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2007
9.
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to
RESOLUTION NO. 12336 —
Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
the County of Marin for Emergency Management
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
Services (MS) — File 4-13-121 x 13-11
MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE
COUNTY OF MARIN TO PROVIDE
CERTAIN EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(commencing July 1, 2007 through
June 30, 2009)
10.
Resolution Awarding a Contract for a Structural
RESOLUTION NO. 12337 —
Assessment Study of the A Street Parking
RESOLUTION AWARDING A
Garage and Parking Facilities at 924 Third Street
CONTRACT FOR A STRUCTURAL
and 1299 Fifth Avenue to Walker Restoration
ASSESSMENT STUDY OF THE A
Consultants in an Amount of $41,000.00 (MS) —
STREET PARKING GARAGE AND
File 4-3-474 x 9-3-87
PARKING FACILITIES AT 924 THIRD
STREET AND 1299 FIFTH AVENUE
TO WALKER RESTORATION
CONSULTANTS IN AN AMOUNT OF
$41,000.00
11.
Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Adhara
RESOLUTION NO. 12338—
Systems, Inc. to Provide Pavement Condition
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
Data Collection and Pavement Management
PROPOSAL FROM ADHARA
Services in the Amount of $34,000 and
SYSTEMS, INC. TO PROVIDE
Authorizing the Director of Public Works to
PAVEMENT CONDITION DATA
Execute the Professional Services Agreement
COLLECTION AND PAVEMENT
(PW) —
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE
File 4-3-475 x 9-3-40 x 11-15
AMOUNT OF $34,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT
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12. Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 12339 —
to Execute the Master Agreements, Program
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
Agreements, Fund Transfer Agreements and any
EXECUTE ALL MASTER
Amendments Thereto with the California
AGREEMENTS, PROGRAM
Department of Transportation (PW) —
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS,
File 171 x 11-16 x 11-15 x 9-3-40
FUND EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS,
FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENTS AND
ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
13. Resolution of Appreciation for Bruce Jack,
RESOLUTION NO. 12340 —
Retiring Executive Director of Ritter Center (RA)
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
— File 102 x (SRRA) R-392 x (SRRA) R 1401VB
BRUCE JACK, RETIRING EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF RITTER CENTER
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller,
Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
SPECIAL INTRODUCTION — San Rafael School Board: - File 9-2-1
Linda Jackson, Principal Planner, on behalf of the San Rafael School Board, introduced new
School Superintendent, Dr. Michael Watenpaugh.
Stating it was his honor and pleasure to be present this evening, first as a citizen of San Rafael
and also as the new District Superintendent, Dr. Watenpaugh indicated he looked forward to
continued partnerships with the City and community.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: - File 7-5
14. Deputy City Manager Nancy Mackle introduced Terri Hardesty, Assistant to the City Manager.
Information Technology Manager Mark Rinkel introduced Lionel Da Silva, Mail Room Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
15. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SUKHJINDER BANWAIT,
PARKING EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE, 2007
(MS) — FILE 102 x 9-3-87
For the benefit of the audience, Mayor Boro explained that each quarter an Employee of the
Quarter is chosen by City of San Rafael employees. The recipient of this award receives a
$100 bill and gold star at a recognition ceremony in City Hall lobby, is presented with a
Resolution of Appreciation at a City Council meeting, and is a candidate for the Employee of the
Year award to be announced at the annual State of the City Dinner.
Mayor Boro noted that Sukhjinder Banwait had been with the City of San Rafael since April,
2005, in the capacity of Parking Attendant and then Parking Equipment Technician. The
Resolution of Appreciation stated that: "Sukhjinder has, throughout his employment with the
City, demonstrated a patient, friendly, respectful, helpful demeanor when dealing with the
public, even on occasions when he is approached by a person that may be somewhat less than
patient, not particularly friendly and decidedly not respectful. Sukhjinder volunteers to
participate in recruitment efforts and to offer information and training to new employees.
Sukhjinder is consistently helpful and collaborative with other parking staff members and
consistently extends himself to help the Parking Services Operations work group to operate
smoothly as a more effective and productive team; and Sukhjinder represents the City with
commitment, integrity, and a can -do attitude that serves as a positive model for other City staff
members to emulate."
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Boro congratulated Sukhjinder Banwait, Employee of the
Quarter ending June, 2007 and expressed the hope that he would have a long career with the
City of San Rafael.
16. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MICHAEL ST. JOHN, MILL
VALLEY FIRE CAPTAIN, FOR HIS ASSISTANCE IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT EMERGENCY
(FD) — FILE 102 x 9-3-31
Explaining that Mill Valley Fire Captain Michael St. John responded in an off-duty emergency
situation, Mayor Boro quoted from the Resolution of Appreciation:
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"The San Rafael Fire Department responded to a serious multi -vehicle accident on north
Highway 101 near Smith Ranch Road. Off-duty Mill Valley Fire Captain Michael St. John, also
a member of the Marin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team, was traveling north on
Highway 101 behind the accident and stopped to provide assistance prior to arrival of the San
Rafael Fire Department. Engines 57, 56 and Truck 57 encountered off-duty Mill Valley Fire
Captain Michael St. John upon arrival giving emergency medical assistance to 5 victims and he
effectively transferred patient information. Michael St. John continued to assist San Rafael Fire
personnel during rescue and medical treatment operations and was directly responsible in
assisting with the saving of life."
The Resolution continued:
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Rafael take great pride in commending Michael St. John for his unselfish act to stop in a
dangerous location and provide life saving assistance prior to the arrival of San Rafael
emergency responders and during their life saving operations at this very difficult emergency
situation."
On behalf of those he assisted, the residents of San Rafael and the San Rafael City Council,
Mayor Boro thanked Fire Captain Michael St. John for his courageous effort.
Fire Captain Michael St. John stated he was very overwhelmed and honored to receive the
citation. He commented that arriving on scene without an engine company and resources
presented a challenge, and stated it was amazing to have worked seamlessly with the San
Rafael Fire Department.
17. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO BRUCE JACK, RETIRING
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RITTER CENTER (RA) —
FILE 102 x (SRRA) R-392 x (SRRA) R-1401VB
Mayor Boro reported that Bruce Jack had been the Executive Director of Ritter Center for a
number of years. He noted he had done a tremendous job for the community of San Rafael,
especially for the homeless, providing a very vital and effective service, and one that is needed
and well executed.
Quoting from the Resolution of Appreciation, Mayor Boro stated: "Bruce Jack has been
Executive Director of Ritter Center since 2001 and has worked tirelessly for the past 6'/2 years.
During his tenure at Ritter Center he guided the organization to be one of the premier service
centers in Marin County for homeless and vulnerable people. Bruce was instrumental in
building the Health Care Center at Ritter Center into a licensed community clinic, serving people
without health insurance at no cost." Mayor Boro commented that each time he visits Ritter
Center he sees a new building, noting Ritter Center appeared to grow in a very positive way.
He continued: "Bruce has worked with the City of San Rafael and with the County of Marin to
design partnerships that benefit those individuals most in need of care: the homeless and the
marginally housed. Bruce has provided excellent leadership to make Ritter Center an agency
that provides many valuable services for individuals and families to be successful and
productive in the San Rafael community."
On behalf of the City Council and the community of San Rafael, Mayor Boro thanked Bruce
Jack for his wonderful work, commended him for the job he had done and wished him much
success in future endeavors.
Thanking Mayor Boro, City Council and City staff, Bruce Jack stated it had been his pleasure to
serve at Ritter Center and work on behalf of the San Rafael and Marin communities for the past
6'/2 years. It had been a pleasure to work for an agency that did so much for so many. Mr.
Jack stated that part of the reason an agency such as Ritter Center was so successful was
because of the City leadership. He explained that having met Mayor Boro 6 '/2 years ago at his
office, he (Mayor Boro) talked about how the City and his personal belief was to embrace an
agency such as Ritter Center and that it should exist in the downtown area where people could
be served and not treated as though they were invisible. He indicated that many jurisdictions
would welcome a Ritter Center; however, they would be placed in a warehouse district or
somewhere off the beaten path. Mr. Jack stated that the City Council and staff were a big part
of what could make an agency such as Ritter Center so successful.
18. PRESENTATION TO POLICE CORPORAL HARRY BARBIER, BY MARIN COUNTY
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COLLABORATIVE (AOD) (PD) — FILE 102 x 9-3-30
Mayor Boro reported that Harry Barbier's father had been a member of the San Rafael City
Council, and a friend with whom he worked at Pacific Bell. Harry was exemplary as an
employee of the San Rafael Police Department and with his work with schools.
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Maaalia Limeta, Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) and AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug
Collaborative), thanked Mayor Boro and the San Rafael City Council for allowing the Youth
Leadership Institute and the Marin County Alcohol and Other Drug Collaborative to present this
recognition award this evening, and for their support of the work geared towards changing
underage drinking in San Rafael and throughout Marin County.
Mireva Toboada, Youth Leadership Institute and AOD, stated that the efforts of Corporal Harry
Barbier and the support of the San Rafael Police Department were vital in the role enforcement
plays in the comprehensive County and community effort to reduce both youth access to
alcohol and binge drinking levels. In addition, Corporal Barbier's application for the recently
awarded grant by ABC for almost $90,000 would help employ an extensive project to reduce
teenage alcohol consumption within the City of San Rafael.
Presenting the award, Maaalia Limeta quoted from the plaque: "The Marin County Alcohol and
Other Drug Prevention Collaborative recognizes Corporal Harry Barbier, City of San Rafael, for
outstanding commitment to enforcing underage drinking laws and reducing the sales of alcohol
to minors." In addition, Mireva Toboada presented Corporal Barbier with a gift certificate and a
"bag of YLI goodies."
Thanking Mayor Boro and the City Council for providing the forum for tonight's presentation,
Corporal Harry Barbier also thanked YLI and the County of Marin AOD for presenting him with
the award.
Corporal Barbier stated that unfortunately, teen drinking in Marin was among the highest rates
in the United States and he was just one piece amongst many of the puzzle working towards
trying to reduce this. Expressing thanks for the award, he stated that everyone working
together would help the problem.
19. PRESENTATION OF STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE — FILE 116 x 9-1
State Senator Carole Migden was unable to attend.
Mayor Boro paused the City Council meeting to honor the award recipients at a reception in City Hall
Lobby. The City Council meeting resumed at 8:50 p.m.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
20. CRITICAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE FORMATION (CM) — FILE 9-2-57
City Manager Ken Nordhoff stated that extra copies of his memorandum were available at the
podium. He explained he would provide some history and background, offer suggestions, and
subsequently seek Council direction or advice on how to proceed.
Mr. Nordhoff reported that in 2003, two separate studies were commissioned with Group 4
Architects — one evaluated all of the essential service buildings, in this case defined as the
Police Department, Fire Stations and two community centers — excluding Pickleweed as it was
well underway in terms of renovation and expansion, and a stand-alone study was carried out
for the Library. He indicated that an extensive amount of time was spent, involving staff at all
levels of the organization, to generate the recommendations in those studies, which on
completion were adopted by the City Council.
Along with this, Mr. Nordhoff reported that a fair amount of work was done regarding deferred
maintenance on facilities, as discussed in the last budget adoption process; therefore, Council
was aware of the ages of all City facilities and the unmet needs, at that time estimated at $2
million, just to keep up with issues that needed to be attended to with infrastructure.
Mr. Nordhoff explained that a 12 -person Critical Facilities Committee (CFC) was established in
September, 2004 and chartered to:
• Review a study undertaken for the City of its essential public safety facilities; and
• Recommend to the City Council financially sound and politically viable strategies that
would ensure the ability of San Rafael's public safety facilities and library to meet current
and future needs.
Having done its work, the Committee encountered a structural deficit, resulting in Measure `S'.
Mr. Nordhoff stated that on April 18, 2005, the committee issued a report, adopted by the City
Council. Tonight's staff report listed six recommendations extracted from that report;
• Recommendations 1 and 2 related to solving the structural deficit problem - this had
been accomplished.
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• Recommendation #3 suggested using any additional monies to cover the budget deficit
— this had also been achieved, given the success of Measure 'S'.
• Recommendation #4 related to taking any remaining discretionary funds and directing
them towards a capital renovation program - $350,000 had been allocated in the last
budget cycle to begin to deal with deferred maintenance.
• Item #5 related to generating a program that would likely include bonds, and beginning
to work towards the priority order of buildings the Committee believed attention should
be paid to. This has not yet been started.
• Recommendation #6 was initiating a separate program to develop a new downtown
library — this likewise, had not yet commenced. Mayor Boro, Councilmember Heller,
several stakeholders of the library and he had toured several facilities and had seen
wonderful things that had occurred in other communities; however, nothing official was
in place.
Referring to the bottom of page 2 and top of page 3 of his report, Mr. Nordhoff stated this listed
the order of priority of the recommendations made by the Critical Facilities Committee. After
much deliberation they recommended a series of actions recognizing, however, that it would not
be possible to achieve all of these in one fell swoop.
Additionally, on page 3, Mr. Nordhoff stated he made mention of the fact that several things had
occurred since the report was adopted:
A Public Opinion Poll was carried out in January, 2007, intentionally asking questions
around public facilities. Believing the result to be a disconnect, Mr. Nordhoff stated that
the public valued, and considered fairly important, the maintenance and preservation of
public buildings; however, they did not have any understanding of their condition. He
recalled the study revealed quite a disconnect between some support of improving
facilities relative to the perceived condition.
$1.3 million had been committed to library improvements, including a new heating and
air condition system, new windows and a fresh coat of paint.
• Hopes of a state library bond measure failed; therefore, no statewide funds were
available currently — there could be an opportunity in the future.
• Measure 'P' - a ratification of the Paramedic Tax - passing last year by 77% underscored
the trust and confidence of the community towards the City's public safety employees.
Regarding what to do next, Mr. Nordhoff suggested the City Council could consider formulating
another Critical Facilities Committee — name could change. He referred to suggestions on page
4 of his memorandum, relating to some key elements to consider.
As was done on the last occasion, Mr. Nordhoff believed the City Council would probably wish
to consider calling for applications and making appointments based on interviewing.
Suggesting a group of approximately 12, he believed former CFC members should be
encouraged to apply. The workload to be undertaken could possibly last less than a year; some
of this would be a function of the charter outlined and how long the effort would take before
returning with final conclusions.
Regarding the purpose of the committee, Mr. Nordhoff believed the essence was to implement
the priorities listed in the last group's report. A number of strategies needed to be developed,
not only to look at tax measure or bond financing alternatives, but also an information and
education component, to include the Committee, people in the City organization and others.
Mr. Nordhoff believed it important in the early part of this committee's formation to review prior
studies and the prior committee's work so that new members could have a sense of what was
accomplished with the last group. Staffing of the committee would be by him and would work
through the City Manager's office, together with others from the City organization.
Because of the facilities under consideration, Mr. Nordhoff suggested having some key advisory
personnel to work with the committee, i.e., Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Library Director and
Public Works Director, together with representatives of Friends of the Library and Police and
Fire Associations. Noting the Library Board and Fire Commission would be interested, he
believed it would have to be determined whether they would play an advisory role or be in a
more official capacity.
Mr. Nordhoff stated he envisioned bringing back Group 4 Architects to update some of the cost
figures. He also suggested utilizing expertise on various tax options and bonding possibilities.
He noted that the last two campaigns had expertise both on the polling and strategies fronts —
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Sidewalk Strategies and Godbe — and he believed at some point in time there would be a role
for this.
Based upon the charter defined by Council, Mr. Nordhoff believed something should be
presented to the City Council that required formal action.
Mr. Nordhoff suggested generating a general scope of how this proposal could work, who
needed to be involved, etc., which he could work through with staff and present to the City
Council for action.
Councilmember Heller believed this to be vital and one of the most important issues for the City.
It should be a top priority to be diligently worked on so that facilities could be on the top tier of
safety, livability and workability, which was deserved by the community and staff. She would
like to move forward rapidly.
Indicating that City Manager Nordhoff noted in his report that the previous Critical Facilities
Committee suggested a separate body be put in place to deal with the unmet needs of the
library, Councilmember Cohen inquired whether Mr. Nordhoff saw this committee initially
dealing with the combined charge of critical and public safety facilities.
Mr. Nordhoff believed it important that the committee, whatever its charge, move forward and
get its work done. It probably needed to re-evaluate the seven objectives and either support
them in their current state or modify them in some appropriate way. At the outset, the library
would need to be part of this group and somewhere along the way, the items would either
remain together or take some parallel tracks; however, Mr. Nordhoff believed it important that
the library be part of the early on conversation.
Believing it important to develop a specific charge, Councilmember Cohen stated a third study
was not required. The committee needed to satisfy themselves that they understood the
conclusions of the study. Should they need further information he was open to those inquiries
and supplying answers; however, the idea should be to proceed and not cover ground already
covered just because a couple of years had elapsed.
Mr. Nordhoff did not believe any of the underlying assumptions used in the studies had changed
significantly and he would not encourage the committee to commence or reevaluate an old
study.
To the extent there were members new to the process, Councilmember Cohen indicated they
needed to satisfy themselves that they were operating from good information in relying on those
studies. Clarification should be given that it was limited to this and while they could ask
questions, it was not desirable to start all over again.
Mr. Nordhoff stated the necessary staff time would be expended to apprise newer members of
the data in place. Numbers would be updated with modern values, etc.
In terms of committee makeup, Councilmember Cohen believed it made sense to have a
representative from the Fire Commission and the Library Board serve on this body and be a
conduit, as these bodies would have to be engaged and involved, and having a direct
connection made a lot of sense.
Mr. Nordhoff confirmed the recommendation was to have them fill two of the twelve seats,
rather than advisory roles.
In doing this, Councilmember Miller believed an advocate for the Police Department should also
be included.
Mayor Boro inquired whether a Councilmember should be part of the advisory group.
Councilmember Heller stated she would be interested in being a part in an advisory role, as she
believed a Councilmember actually on the committee changed the dynamic of a group.
Councilmember Cohen concurred. He believed it appropriate, however, for a member of the
Fire Commission and Library Board to serve, although he noted Mr. Nordhoff had them listed as
advisory.
Councilmember Miller suggested the process get underway quickly
Noting it could take a year to develop the process, Mayor Boro stated it would take a long time
to sell it. Believing a lot of community education was needed, he indicated that people now
considered the facilities to be in great shape and did not see a problem. Not wishing to destroy
the public's confidence in Council's ability to carry out its responsibility, he cautioned that care
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was needed as to how it was portrayed. There was a need to be seismically safe, have more
space for the work that needed to be done and better conditions for those living in San Rafael.
Mayor Boro stated that a message would need to be framed going forward.
Mr. Nordhoff stated he would be glad to return the item to the next Council meeting for
ratification and commence the application process.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
17. a) Smart Cars: - File 9-1
Councilmember Heller stated that having seen the Smart cars last week, she found them very
interesting.
b) MCCMC (Marin Countv Council of Mavors and Councilmembers): - File 113
Indicating that each year the Legislative Committee from MCCMC has an opportunity to request
an Earmark from the State Senator, Councilmember Heller reported that for the second year in a
row, a request for an Earmark of $200,000 for the Marin Community Clinic was turned down.
c) Marin Transit: - File 143
Councilmember Heller reported that Marin Transit intended to have a local initiative program for
a shuttle service, with each entity paying half the cost.
Noting two shuttles operated in San Rafael currently, Mayor Boro inquired with regard to how
they were being funded. Indicating this was Marin Transit, Councilmember Heller stated that
should a city wish to introduce a new shuttle service for any special reason, Marin Transit would
look at proposals to jointly fund them in the future.
Mayor Boro questioned who would determine that the shuttles being fully funded currently could
be more deserving than those proposed. He recalled that with Measure `A', money was set
aside for each jurisdiction to use for discretionary funding, and he requested that Mr. Nordhoff
investigate.
Indicating that the shuttle to Muir Woods on weekends was a true success, Mayor Boro noted it
was not funded through this initiative. Recalling that a study was carried out several years ago
in San Rafael, he stated it could be worthwhile evaluating this in light of what would happen with
the Corporate Center and with the arrival of Sutter. Believing all shuttles should be funded in the
same way, Mayor Boro stated that those currently in existence should not assume they would be
fully funded.
Councilmember Heller stated the suggestion was that if the City had a special need and would
like to put an application in for a shuttle service, Marin Transit would offer assistance and they
would expect the City or County to pay half.
Mayor Boro stated he wished to find out how a city could attempt to have a service initiated as
part of the local transit service and not necessarily a self-funded shuttle service. He believed
there should be an overall strategy in Marin concerning shuttle service and should one service
be "part of the Transportation Authority" and the other a "self-help", he would like to know the
distinction.
d) MCCMC: - File 113
Mayor Boro reported that San Rafael would host MCCMC at Checkers on October 24, 2007.
e) Social Host Ordinance: - File 9-1 x 9-3-30
Councilmember Cohen stated he would appreciate an update on the Social Host Ordinance at
the next meeting.
f) MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission): - File 170
Councilmember Cohen stated he had received an email confirming his appointment to the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Advisory Council, effective in September, for two
years, and he looked forward to working with the San Rafael City Council and TAM
(Transportation Authority of Marin) on transportation issues.
There being no further business, Mayor Boro adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:20 p.m., and resumed
Closed Session.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 2007
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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