HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Agenda 2004-06-07AGENDA
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2004
(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 — 7:30 PM
None
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 — 7:30 PM
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Presentation of San Rafael Quilt Depicting City Buildings by Sun Valley Elementary School
(Mrs. Coleman's 2/3 Multi-age Class)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
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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:
ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE TO BE APPROVED
BY ONE MOTION, UNLESS SEPARATE ACTION IS REQUIRED ON A
PARTICULAR ITEM:
Approval of Minutes of Special Joint Public Hearing of Monday,
May 17, 2004 (CC)
2. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Paul Jensen for Assistance Needed to:
1) Update the Planning Division's Procedures Manual; and 2) Complete
Monitoring, Building Permit Review and Inspection Tasks Associated
with Development of Redwood Village and 127 Merrydale Road
Townhomes (CD)
3. Resolution Authorizing Amendment and Extension to Agreement with
General Plan 2020 Environmental Consultant Donald Ballanti for
Services Ending January 31, 2005 (CD)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVAL OF THE
FOLLOWING ACTION:
Approve as submitted.
Adopt Resolution.
Adopt Resolution.
4. Resolution Authorizing Amendment and Extension to Agreement with Adopt Resolution.
General Plan 2020 Environmental Consultant Nichols Berman
Environmental Planners for Additional Services Ending January 31,
2005 (CD)
5. Resolution Authorizing Amendment and Extension to Agreement with Adopt Resolution.
General Plan 2020 Environmental Consultant Clearwater Hydrology for
Services Ending January 31, 2005 (CD)
6. Resolution Authorizing Amendment and Extension to Agreement with Adopt Resolution.
General Plan 2020 Environmental Consultant Live Oak Associates, Inc.
for Additional Services Ending January 31, 2005 (CD)
American Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 485-3198 (TDD) or
(415) 485-3064 (voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon
request.
Public transportation is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 20 or 23. Paratransit is available by calling
Whistlestop Wheels at (415) 454-0964.
To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing,
individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products.
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7. Resolution Authorizing Amendment and Extension to Agreement with Adopt Resolution.
General Plan 2020 Environmental Consultant Miller Pacific Engineering
Group for Services Ending January 31, 2005 (CD)
8. Resolution Authorizing Amending and Extension to Agreement with Adopt Resolution.
General Plan 2020 Environmental Consultant Rosen Goldberg & Der
for Services Ending January 31, 2005 (CD)
9. Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael (CM) Approve staff
recommendation.
10. Request from Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to Extend Approve staff
Youth Member Terms from One Year to Two Years (CM) recommendation.
11. Resolution Authorizing Purchase and Installation of a Relocatable Adopt Resolution.
Classroom for the Childcare Program at Coleman Elementary School
(CS)
12. Resolution Naming Los Ranchitos Park (CS) Adopt Resolution.
13. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending April 2004 (MS) Accept report.
14. Approval of Plaza Permit for National Amateur Ham Radio Kids' Day Approve staff
Event on June 19, 2004 and Authorization for Staff to Issue Future recommendation.
Permits Administratively (RA)
15. Resolution Authorizing Closure of Downtown City Streets in Connection Adopt Resolution.
with the San Rafael Cycling Classic — Saturday, September 11, 2004
from 7:30/8:00 a.m. to 3:30/5:00 p.m.: (RA)
1. Fourth Street from Lootens to "A" St. (Expo Area)
(7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
2. "A" Street from the Parking Entrance to Fourth Street
(7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
3. Fourth Street from "A" to "E" Street (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
4. Fifth Avenue from Court to "E" St. (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
5. "A" Street from Fourth Street to 5th Avenue
(8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
6. "B" Street from 3 d to Mission Ave. (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
7. "C" Street from 3 d to Mission Ave. (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
8. "D" Street from 3 d to Fifth Avenue (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
PUBLIC HEARING:
16. Public Hearing — Sign Ordinance Update; Consideration of Proposal to Update and Revise Title 14
(Zoning), Chapter 19 (Signs) and Accompanying Amendments to Title 14, Chapters 3 (Definitions) and
25 (Environmental and Design Review Permits) of the San Rafael Municipal Code. The Current Sign
Ordinance was Adopted in 1992 and a Comprehensive Update is Overdue. Major Changes in the
Ordinances that are Proposed Include the Simplification of Ordinance Format and Content, Regulation
of Signage by Zoning District and the Introduction of Graphics. The City Council Will Also Consider the
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Procedures and Regulations for a Pilot Program of up to One
Year that would Permit Temporary Banners Citywide, and A -Frame Signs in the Downtown Districts;
City of San Rafael, Applicant; File No.: ZO03-005 (CD)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend passing Ordinance to print.
Recommend adoption of Resolution.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
17. City Manager to give report (CM)
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
18. None.
ADJOURNMENT
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