HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Agenda 2003-10-06AGENDA
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003
(WITH SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS)
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 1400 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
Members of the public may speak on Agenda items.
OPEN SESSION — COUNCIL CHAMBER — 7:00 PM
Mayor Boro to announce Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 — 7:00 PM
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
8:00 PM
THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING RESERVED FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY
COUNCIL ON URGENCY MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA. PRESENTATIONS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED
TO ONE MINUTE. ALL MATTERS REQUIRING A RESPONSE WILL BE REFERRED TO STAFF FOR REPLY
IN WRITING AND/OR PLACED ON A FUTURE MEETING AGENDA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK
BEFORE MEETING.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE TO BE APPROVED BY APPROVAL OF THE
ONE MOTION, UNLESS SEPARATE ACTION IS REQUIRED ON A FOLLOWING ACTION:
PARTICULAR ITEM:
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meetings of Tuesday, September 2, Approve as submitted.
2003 and Monday, September 15, 2003 (CC)
2. Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael (CM) Approve staff
recommendation.
3. Resolution Authorizing Agreement with County of Marin for the Marin Adopt Resolution.
Literacy Program to Provide Literacy Services in the County Jail (Lib)
4. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending August 2003 (MS) Accept report.
5. Resolution Authorizing Notice of Completion Re Academy Heights Item removed at the
(CD) request of staff.
6. Report on Bid Opening for the Santa Margarita Creek Improvements at Adopt Resolution.
Del Ganado Road, Project No. 10783 (Bid Opening Held on Tuesday,
September 16, 2003) and Resolution Rejecting All Bids (PW)
7. Report on Bid Opening and Resolution Awarding Contract for Second Adopt Resolution.
Street Resurfacing, City Project No. 10756-02, Federal Aid Project No.
STPL 5043-(017) to Maggiora & Ghilotti in the Amount of $313,800.00
(Bid Opening Held on Tuesday, September 16, 2003) (PW)
8. Report on Bid Opening and Resolution Awarding Contract to Pat Adopt Resolution.
Nelson Construction, Inc. re Gerstle Park Tot Lot and Restroom
Improvements, Project No. 10717 (Bid Opening Held on Tuesday,
September 30, 2003) (PW)
9. Resolution Authorizing the Signing of a Below Market Rate Rental Adopt Resolutions (2).
Housing Agreement and a Resolution Authorizing the Signing of a
Below Market Rate Ownership Housing Agreement Between Michael
O'Mahoney and J.F. Sullivan and the City of San Rafael re: Lincoln
Mews (1515 Lincoln Avenue) (RA)
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individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
10. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Ken Nordhoff,
Assistant City Manager, from Government Finance Officers Association (CM)
Explanation: Mayor Boro to make presentation.
PUBLIC HEARING:
11. Public Hearing — Crematoriums;
Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance 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) and Light Industrial (LI/0) District Subject to a 650 -foot Buffer from Residential Districts and
Design Criteria (CD)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend passing ordinance to print.
12. Public Hearing — 127 Merrydale Road;
Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision to Approve an Environmental and
Design Review Permit and Variance for Development of Eight (8) Attached Townhouse Units Proposed
on a Vacant, 18,600 -Square -foot Site Located at 127 Merrydale Road; APN; APN 179-142-04; Multi-
family Residential (HR1.8) District; San Rafael Meadows Improvement Association (Gregory Andrew,
Representative), Appellant; Signature Properties, Owners and Representatives; File No. ED03-062;
TS03-005 and V03-008 (CD)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend adoption of Resolution Denying Appeal.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
13. City Manager to give report (CM)
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
14. None.
ADJOURNMENT
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