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SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1999
(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
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
• One (1) Case
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 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 Regular Meeting of Tuesday,
February 16, 1999, and Special and Regular Meetings of
Monday, March 1, 1999 (CC)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING
ACTION:
Approve as submitted.
2. Call for Applications and Appointments to Fill Four, Four- Approve staff recommendation.
Year Terms on the Cultural Affairs Commission, Due to
Expiration of Terms of Wilma Gibbons, Carol A. Levy,
Terese Redinger and Jonathan Toste - Terms to Expire End
of April, 2003 (CC)
3. Acceptance of Statements of Disclosure for Maribeth Accept Statements of Disclosure.
Bushey -Lang and Thomas T. Hinman, Planning
Commissioners (CC)
4. Request for City of San Rafael Amicus Participation: (CA) Approve amicus participation.
L.A. Alliance for Survival. et al. v. Citv of Los
Angeles, et al.
California Supreme Court Case No. S073451
5. Request for City of San Rafael Amicus Participation: (CA) Approve amicus participation.
Foster v. City of Napa, et al.,
Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District
Case No. A084652
6. City Work Plan Review (CM) Accept report.
7. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Hilton, Farnkopf Adopt Resolution.
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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and Hobson, LLC to Perform a Review of Marin Sanitary
Service's 1999 Rate Application (MS)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued):
8. Resolution Authorizing Extension of Time for Completion of Adopt Resolution.
Improvement Work - "Woodland Terrace Homes" (PW)
9. Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to File an Adopt Resolution.
Application for Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century
(TEA 21) - 75% Surface Transportation Funds in the
Amount of $973,500 to Construct Pavement Rehabilitation
on Andersen Drive and Lincoln Avenue (PW)
10 Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to File an
Application for Federal Surface Transportation Program and
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
Funding in the Amount of $1,398,757.75 to Construct
Pavement Rehabilitation Throughout the City, Repair Bank
Erosion on Mahon Creek at Albert Park at "B" Street, and
Build Slope Repair at Oakwood Drive (PW)
11 Below Market Rate Rental Agreement Re: Clocktower
Apartments, 729 Fourth Street; Thomas Kennedy,
Owner/Developer.
12 Acceptance of a Grant Deed for Second Street Widening
Along the Fair, Isaac Site Frontage and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute the Conveyance (RA)
13 Canal Farmers' Market Request for Start -Up Funds and
Street Closures (RA)
Adopt Resolution.
Adopt Resolution.
Adopt Resolution.
Adopt Resolution, and approve
staff recommendations.
14 Report on Bid Opening and Award of Contract to Rose Adopt Resolution.
Construction for Site Improvements at the Pickleweed Day
Care Center (Lowest Responsible Bidder - Bid opening held
Tuesday, March 9, 1999) (CS)
15 Resolution of Appreciation to John R. Haeuser, Former Adopt Resolution.
Board of Library Trustees Member (Lib)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
16 Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Tom Obletz Re: Volunteer Program Advisory
Committee (CM)
Explanation: Vice -Mayor Cohen to make presentation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
17 Public Hearing - City -Initiated Urgency Ordinance to Amend Section 14.03.030 of Title 14 of the San
Rafael Municipal Code to Revise Definitions of Dwelling Unit and Kitchen and Establish a New
Definition of Wet Bar to Limit the Potential for Creation of Illegal Dwelling Units Without benefit of
Required Use Permits. Also Proposed is an Added Section to Chapter 16 (Site and Use
Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance to Add Regulations for a Wet Bar, and Other Amendments
Necessary to Address Problems with the Creation of Illegal Units (CD)
Explanation: ITEM CANCELED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
NEW BUSINESS:
18. Discussion of San Rafael Neighborhood Traffic Calming Techniques and Resolution for Residential
Intersection All -Way Stop Warrant and Policy (PW)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend adoption of Resolution.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
19 None.
ADJOURNMENT:
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