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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1990-10-15SRCC MINUTE. (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 1 IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1990, AT 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting: CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - File 1.4.1.a 1. No. 90-12(a) -- #1 - Virginia A. Danielsen vs. City of San Rafael No. 90-12(b) -- #2 - Lawrence Kline vs. City of San Rafael No. 90-12(c) -- V. No reportable action was taken. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1990, AT 8:00 P.M. Regular Meeting: Present: Dorothy L. Breiner, Vice -Mayor Albert J. Boro, Councilmember Michael A. Shippey, Councilmember Joan Thayer, Councilmember Absent: Also Present: Suzanne Golt, Assistant City Manager Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk CONSENT CALENDAR Lawrence E. Mulryan, Mayor Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Shippey seconded, to approve the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items: ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Approved as submitted. October 1, 1990 (CC) 3. Report on Bid Opening and Award of Contract - RESOLUTION NO. 8251 - RESOLUTION Reroofing and Repairs to Council Chambers Roof OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (To Redwood at San Rafael City Hall (PW) - File 4-1-439 Roofing Service, Inc., low bidder, in amount of $61,779) 7. Extension of Lease Agreement with Dixie School District Re Don Timoteo School (Rec) - File 4-7-3 8. Amendment to Extend the Term for the Contract Agreement with MPA Design to Complete the San Rafael Shoreline Enhancement Plan (Rec) - File 4-3-219 10. Report on Employee Recognition Committee - (CC) - File 7-4 x 8-5 RESOLUTION NO. 8252 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT (with Dixie School District re Don Timoteo School for One-year period from 9/1/90 to 8/31/92; first year cost $46,800; 2nd year guarantee no more than 10% increase.) RESOLUTION NO. 8253 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT' (w/MPA Design - Amendment to the Shoreline Enhancement Plan Contract Agreement for South Pond, MMWD, Shoreline Industrial Park and Bayview Marsh to Extend Term of Completion to 3/31/91) Approved staff recommendation, approving Employees Service Award Program and appropriating an additional $10,000 for the Employee Recognition Program; funds to come from unallocated reserves. 11. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Indemnity RESOLUTION NO. 8254 - RESOLUTION and Hold Harmless Agreement, and Release, In AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INDEMNITY Favor of the City of San Mateo/College of AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, AND San Mateo RE: Motorcycle Training (PD) - RELEASE, IN FAVOR OF CITY OF File 4-10-178 SAN MATEO RE MOTORCYCLE TRAINING SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 1 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 2 12. Claims for Damages: a. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Johnson (PW) Claim No. 3-1-1493 b. Virginia Anderson (PW) Claim No. 3-1-1497 C. Albina Collingwood (PW) Claim No. 3-1-1498 d. Virginia Anderson (RA) Claim No. 3-1-1502 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Shippey, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan Approved City Attorney's recommendation for denial of Claim a. Approved Insurance Consulting Associates', Inc., recommendation for denial of Claims b, c & d. Thayer & Vice Mayor Breiner The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 4. STATUS REPORT ON COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS - BAYWOOD TERRACE SUBDIVISION (PW) - File 5-1-314 Public Works Director Bernardi stated that the grading work was accomplished by last Thursday. The hydroseeding was done behind the McClung residence where most of the erosion was. He also stated that there is some other work that needs to be done that is not as critical to the project, but noted a little more hydroseeding needs to be done. He stated he spoke with Mr. Hoffmire who wants to do it now, but all the landscapers are busy and will get to it this week sometime and Mr. Bernardi agreed with that. The fencing of the individual excavations has not been done yet, however. There has been yellow taping put up in these areas, but that is not sufficient for proper safety guidelines and Mr. Bernardi indicated that he requested Mr. Hoffmire put up the correct type of fencing as soon as possible. Councilmember Thayer asked about the iron grid type of projections that are sticking up in various spots. Mr. Bernardi indicated that these spots need to be fenced off too and this is being worked on. Vice -Mayor Breiner requested a status report by the next meeting. 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FINDING FENCE IN FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 506 "C" STREET IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE ZONING ORDINANCE; VENKATESWARA/PARAMESWARI LAKIREDDY, OWNERS; AP 12-155-02 (P1) - File 10-4 x 10-1 Councilmember Boro stated that this item was passed at the last meeting, predicated on some of the testimony and information which was received from the owner and neighbors. He further stated that Mr. Lakiredd indicated he did not realize that he had violated a code, and was out of the couNry when it came before the Planning Commission. Also, Tim Casey, the architect for the house, stated that the fence was part of the original design and he felt it complimented the architecture of it. In talking with Mr. Pendoley, other information was revealed that during this process the applicant was aware of the violation. According to a memo dated October 15, 1990, from Roy Butts, Code Enforcement Officer, to Mr. Pendoley, he talked to the workers on one occasion advising them that it was in violation of the fence code, then issued a written notice on another occasion. Mr. Lakireddy was also advised over the telephone of this violation on another occasion. Mr. Boro stated he would like to make a motion that Council reconsider this at the next meeting, November 5, 1990, because of the new evidence before them that was not available at the last meeting, October 1, 1990, prior to making a decision. Councilmember Thayer stated she agrees with this and noted she had the distinct impression at the last meeting that we were dealing with an immigrant who was unaware of local laws and who had, indeed, built this fence at great cost to himself. There was a tremendous amount of sympathy amongst Councilmembers which outweighed, perhaps, better judgment and evaluation of the ordinance. However, this new evidence indicates that he was warned by our Code Enforcement Officer and, according to Planning Director Bob Pendoley, had indeed built other structures in San Rafael, so was familiar with the permitting process and probably some of the ordinances in the City. She stated she would also like to see this come back and would second that motion. Councilmember Shippey stated that he had agreed with most of the Council; however, he was uncomfortable with that at the time, but it is hard to deny 70 some odd people who say it is a beautiful fence. Since then he has looked at the fence, and would like to reconsider this item at this time, also. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 2 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 3 Councilmember Boro asked that staff notify the residents, as well as the property owners, that this has happened. He noted that he was looking for some alternatives from the staff as to what can be done with what is there now and how it may be modified. Also, what options staff might have. Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to bring this matter back for reconsideration at the next Council meeting as a public hearing. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Shippey, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 6. PROPOSED CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COMCO MANAGEMENT, INC., AS THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATOR FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1990 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1992 (CM) - File 7-1-31 Councilmember Thayer stated that there had been a change, but there have been no proposals solicited in over ten years and stated that seemed too long a time period. She wondered if the process needs to be changed, noting it is being re-evaluated now, but anytime one vendor is dealt with over that long a period of time, it maybe a waste of money, as opposed to other considerations. Assistant City Manager Golt stated that this particular service, in fact, was not located with just one vendor over those ten years. Through other purchases by a third party administrator, there have actually been five different companies that managed the Workers' Compensation claims for the City, and each time it has been a purchase. She indicated staff wanted to be proactive and look at what was happening, noting she did not disagree with Ms. Thayer that if there was just one company for ten years, that that certainly was too long a period of time. Vice -Mayor Breiner stated that in other words the City did not solicit proposals for cost, but the service was rolled over into other companies. Ms. Golt stated that historically over those last ten years, up until the last four, there had really been nobody specifically working with risk management and with personnel, but the work is being monitored much more closely now in terms of performance. After further discussion, Councilmember Shippey moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded to adopt the Resolution authorizing the execution of the contract with ComCo Management, Inc., as the City's Workers' Compensation Administrator for the next three years. RESOLUTION NO. 8255 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COMCO MANAGEMENT, INC., AS THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATOR FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1990 TO OCTOBER 31,1992. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Shippey, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 9. AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND THE COUNTY OF MARIN FOR THE PLANNING OF THE SAN RAFAEL/MARIN RESOURCE LIBRARY (Lib) - File 4-13-79 x 9-3-61 x 12-8 x (SRRA) R-294 Vice -Mayor Breiner asked Library Director Stratford if there is somewhere along the way that the recommendations that came out of Raymond Holt's report will be compared one by one with what Council is getting from the architects to be sure that they have been either incorporated or have a very good rationale for why they have been modified or disregarded. Mr. Stratford replied that staff was right now in the process of doing that with the architects. Councilmember Thayer stated that they had a meeting with the people in North San Rafael at the Board of Supervisors Chambers on the North Branch Library. Her concern at that meeting was the turnout was very low and these meetings were not advertised very well. When funding for the Regional Branch downtown is requested, she is afraid people are going to "come out of the woodwork" and say they never heard of this project. One of the suggestions that came up during the meeting was a coupon as to what people would like to see in the North San Rafael area and she thought it was an excellent suggestion, if it is concurred in by the County. The coupon would be in a paper of general circulation, such as the Independent Journal or some of SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 3 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 4 the smaller papers. Mr. Stratford replied that staff could work on that. He noted he would have preferred a much larger turnout, too, and thinks better publicity is needed. Ms. Thayer replied that she thinks such PR is needed because it is a very positive project and she does not want to see it turn into a negative experience because of the lack of information. Mr. Stratford replied that staff focused on the homeowners associations in giving them notices, but that did not seem to be effective in getting information out. Ms. Thayer stated that she does not think that many homeowners associations have a "grapevine" or a phone line, noting the North San Rafael Coalition does, but that just reaches a portion of the residents in that area. Mr. Stratford stated that he and Ann Appel had spoken with the North San Rafael Homeowners Coalition meeting the week before about the North Branch. Vice -Mayor Breiner stated that one other possibility would be to have an enclosure in the next Recreation Bulletin, depending upon when it comes out, since it is a recreation related issue and could be specified just for the 94903 (Zip Code) people if the Council wanted it that way. Councilmember Shippey stated he agreed that we do need to publicize these meetings more, even though he felt that most people thought it was a little early to be exploring these options for North San Rafael, because there will be plenty of time later. His question about the amendment was that it looked like the old joint powers agreement, noting he was unable to find the amendment. Mr. Stratford stated one of the things amended was the term of the agreement. It had been a one year term (last paragraph) and was amended to be an interim agreement, with the first sentence omitted. There were several fine modifications. One of them had to do with a reference to the term schematics, which in the original agreement the State has called a conceptual design. That is what the architects are calling it and much of what is in the Joint Powers Agreement refers to things that have already been done. One sentence was amended that said that something would be accomplished by September 15, 1989, which has not yet been accomplished. There is still much to do, as outlined in the staff report. Councilmember Shippey stated that he was concerned at not seeing any dates in the agreement for the future. Mr. Stratford stated that everything listed in it needs to be completed for the State grant, which is driving this process. This is an agreement for the planning of the Library. There is expected one or more joint powers agreements in operations and further planning instructions. Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Marin County to enable the two jurisdictions to take the necessary planning actions for the planning of the San Rafael/Marin Resource Library. RESOLUTION NO. 8256 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND THE COUNTY OF MARIN FOR THE PLANNING OF THE SAN RAFAEL/ MARIN LIBRARY. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Shippey, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 13. PUBLIC HEARING- APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP FOR A 7 -LOT SUBDIVISION: TS84-1 MEYER ROAD, EAST OF D STREET; ARMAND LOCKE, OWNER; PERRY LITCHFIELD, REP.; DON DAGLOW, APPELLANT; AP 12-291-16 & 17 (P1) File 5-1-318 Vice -Mayor Breiner opened the public hearing, stating staff is recommending continuance of this public hearing to November 5, 1990. Attorney Perry Litchfield stated he agreed, but wanted to preserve his client's rights, noting that they have made an argument that this application should have been acted on earlier and will go along with the continuance, but he wanted to reserve any rights that they might have. Public hearing was continued at the November 5, 1990 meeting. 14. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO REGULATE ANCHORING AND MOORING OF BOATS IN DESIGNATED AREAS WITHIN CITY LIMITS (P1) - File 144 x 12-10 x 10-2 Planning Director Pendoley stated that the Council saw the draft ordinance at the last meeting prior to the scheduling of the Public Hearing. Basically, this ordinance provides that boats will not be anchored or moored in San Rafael Bay or in the San Rafael Canal. It does provide exemptions for certain emergencies, as well as the SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 4 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 5 dredging situation and it also provides that permits may be obtained from the Chief of Police. The remedies in the case of unauthorized moorings would be for the Police Department to serve notice on the boat owner, advising that the boat will be towed within 72 hours. If the boats are not moved and those that are found to be of no value would be declared abandoned and turned over to a salvage company. Those boats determined by the Police Department to have value will be stored until the owners pay the costs incurred. In regard to liveaboards, staff has explained that they are closely monitoring that effort by the County and City of Sausalito. This week staff will become more actively involved with the County and meet with the Health Department as well as City representatives to go over what is now the fifth draft of a liveaboard ordinance being jointly developed by those two agencies. Staff has circulated the County's draft ordinance, along with what staff has, to solicit comments from the public. It is important, with regard to the liveaboards that, if at all possible, an identical approach to the County is taken. That would be the most efficient way and give the opportunity to share costs. Monitoring and regulating liveaboards may turn out to be a very expensive effort. Councilmember Shippey stated his concern that the County may spend quite a bit of time to achieve their liveaboard regulation. Mr. Pendoley stated that because this can get to be a fairly involved issue, staff would like to take advantage of County's assistance, rather than going off on their own. Councilmember Boro inquired about the new costs with regard to towing and the City Attorney's time for prosecution. Mr. Pendoley stated that staff looked at the most expensive example. The cost of towing and demolishing a boat that was declared derelict would run around $2500 to $3000, for a boat in the range of 25 feet. The City Attorney's cost for prosecution is unknown, depending on the amount of time spent. Councilmember Boro then inquired about the concept of liveaboards, noting it seems that people who live aboard would live in a harbor with a Harbor Master. He stated it would be incumbent upon the Harbor Master to enforce the regulations rather than the City Police Department contacting every boat, noting the Harbor Master is the person who runs the harbor and should have the authority to do so. Mr. Pendoley stated that was the general direction this ordinance has taken, so far. He stated the City of Sausalito asked its Harbor Master to look at a different approach, whereby rather than trying to regulate liveaboards, they would simply require that all boats with onboard sanitary facilities close up their discharge ports. He noted this is second-hand information and the City has not been closely involved in this, but if that is the case that is a much different tact than treating the boat as a vehicle and the whole focus of regulation goes to the boat rather than to sanitary services, which may be a much more difficult enforement problem. That is one reason why staff decided to get involved with the County now to track this a little more closely. Councilmember Boro stated that it would seem that if the Harbor Master is the person responsible to the entity that rents the space and there are certain City require- ments that go along with providing that service, then the City ought to look to them as the person to enforce these regulations instead of the City. The burden should be put on the Harbor Master. He used the example of a landlord and tenant. Vice -Mayor Breiner commented that is was worth staff reviewing this. Mr. Pendoley stated that especially if there is a sewage sanitary requirement on a weekly basis, the Harbor Master can monitor it more efficiently. Councilmember Shippey stated that the monitoring factor was making him a little nervous in that it may take the City in a direction that it should not be going. Mr. Pendoley agreed with this. Vice -Mayor Breiner then stated it would be appropriate to have this on the next agenda for some immediate reactions so that the City gets early input. Councilmember Shippey stated he would like updates and Mr. Pendoley said they would follow-up with the County. Vice -Mayor Breiner then invited the public to speak. Adm. Thomas Patterson spoke concerning Section 17.010.08, stating they endorsed it. He addressed one part in particular that should be made to conform to the County definitions which was on mooring. Vice -Mayor Breiner corrected the Section to 17.020. Adm. Patterson went on to say that the County definition was that mooring means SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 5 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 6 "the fixing of the vessel in one location temporarily or permanently by securing it to a dock, mooring buoy or any fixed object" and in the proposed ordinance, "securing to a dock" was omitted. He felt that is a very important part that should be included in the ordinance. Vice -Mayor Breiner asked for a reaction from staff. Mr. Pendoley stated they could add that. Adm. Patterson then stated they endorse the liveaboards in the marinas and having a Harbor Master to control them and having responsible harbors such as Lowry's. They requested that regulations prohibiting the mooring of these derelict vessels within the City limits should be taken on the same urgency as the previous urgency ordinance was handled. They feel that trying to eliminate liveaboards would be heading in the wrong direction, referring to a letter from the Planning Director to Mr. Marco of the Yacht Club. It should state to remove all boats and concentrate on the liveaboards. The reason given for removing the boats is that under the California Department of Boating and Waterways they state that the State and local ordinances have been prempted by Federal law established jointly by the EPA and the U.S. Coast Guard concerning marine sanitation devices, so that if a person is piloting his own boat within the San Rafael Canal, they are subject to being boarded by the Coast Guard and having an inspection of their sanitation devices. He noted this occurred to them on July 22nd, at Marin Headlands, and the Coast Guard rode two boats into Marin Yacht Club, stating they are boarding more and more boats. He spoke to Captain William Norris who is the Coast Guard Group Commander, San Francisco, responsible for boarding all vessels and his policy is to board as many boats, recreational boats and others to check them for marine sanitary devices and other required equipment. It is not their policy to board liveaboard vessels, but they did because he had called in specifically about this particular boat. The Federal Government is already doing this, and Adm. Patterson stated he believes that the City of San Rafael should concentrate their resources on the boats that are causing the greatest "blot" on their canal, which are the derelict, liveaboard, non -conforming type of vessels. He noted that Marin Yacht Club, with 110 berths, wanted to go on record that under Harbor Rules, #16, that liveaboards are not permitted in Marin Yacht Club. He wanted it clear to everyone that there are no liveaboards in Marin Yacht Club. He stated it is important that action be taken not only with the specific boat, but also with the docks that are in disrepair and are drifting in the canal. He noted a section of the dock in front of Holiday Magic broke loose and Mr. Al Blair was called, the only one with a work boat, to retrieve it and bring it back, stating he did so at his own expense. Vice -Mayor Breiner thanked Adm. Patterson for his comments and asked staff whether there is a process to deal with this problem? Mr. Pendoley stated that a notice was sent to the owners of the boats tied up at Holiday Magic and they had some of the offending docks removed. He noted that Les Shorter from Western Dock, who has a work boat and barge in the area, removed some of the material that was subject to floating away. Ms. Breiner asked if this was done at the City's expense. Mr. Pendoley replied negatively. Ms. Breiner suggested to Adm. Patterson and his group to alert the City's Public Works Department of this problem so that they can require the owners to remove these materials. Adm. Patterson stated they look forward to coming to the next meeting and working with the Council in any way they can in regard to the current problems. There being no further public comments, the public hearing was closed. The title of the Ordinance was read: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ADDING CHAPTER 17.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ANCHORING AND MOORING OF BOATS IN DESIGNATED AREAS WITHIN CITY LIMITS" Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Shippey seconded, to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and refer to it by title only and pass Ordinance No. 1597 to print by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Shippey, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan Councilmember Thayer made the comment after the vote that the liveaboard issue was a very serious one and she would like to see the City pursue that as quickly as possible before they are confronted with the same problem as Sausalito, even if it would mean adopting some temporary measure on an interim basis until staff can see how complex this is going to be. Vice -Mayor Breiner stated that Councilmember Thayer shares the same fears of the others of an urgent need to move ahead. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 6 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 7 15. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 3.22 OF TITLE 3 OF THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX (Fin) - File 9-10 Finance Director Coleman stated that after the Council adopted Ordinance No. 1595 increasing the Property Transfer Tax, staff concluded that there was some additional language that should be in the Ordinance. Additional language has been added to provide for administration of the tax, although he noted in the final analysis, it will be administered by the County. He stated the Ordinance tonight would not change the decision that was made last week, but merely add some language that should be in it at this time. He therefore requested that an Urgency Ordinance be adopted to clean up some of the language that should have been in the original Ordinance. Councilmember Boro asked if staff had seen the letter that was sent to the Mayor and Council from the Marin Builders' Exchange with regard to business licenses. Mr. Coleman replied affirmatively. Councilmember Shippey asked if the Council needed to take any formal action on the letter. Mr. Boro stated only that he wanted to make sure that the staff had seen it. The title of the Ordinance was read: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN RAFAEL REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 3.22 OF TITLE 3 OF THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX" Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember Shippey seconded, to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and refer to it by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1598 (Urgency Ordinance) by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Shippey, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 16. REQUEST FROM RADIO CAB COMPANY FOR A $.25 SURCHARGE (Fin) - File 9-9 Finance Director Coleman stated he received a request from Radio Cab Company to place before the Council a request for a $.25 Surcharge. He noted Radio Cab has felt that since August 1st the price of gasoline has increased considerably and has cut into the profits of the cab drivers and they felt the easiest and quickest way to make them whole is to add a $.25 surcharge. Mr. Coleman noted the cab company is entitled, at this point, to a 3.9% increase effective October 1st, however, they do not plan to implement that right away, primarily because it is very time consuming and costly to change the meters. What they would like, instead, is a $.25 surcharge that would be added to each fare which would help them offset the increase in cost of gasoline which has been experienced since August 1st. Sometime between now and the next six months they probably will be changing their meters to reflect the 3.9% increase that they would be entitled to, based on the August CPI, so staff recommends that Council agree with the $.25 increase for a period of six months and then evaluate that surcharge at that time. Then, depending on which way gasoline prices go, staff could either recommend the increase be lowered or completely eliminated, depending on what the conditions are and also based on the timing of when they actually change the meters to incorporate the increase. Councilmember Shippey asked that notice of the surcharge be posted in the cab, and Mr. Coleman stated that it could easily be corrected by adding it to the Resolution as listed in his staff report. Vice -Mayor Breiner asked for something that would be visible to show City action or that looks official for the general public. Mr. Coleman stated that he will work with the cab company to make sure that a notice is visible and well done, so that when the customer gets into the cab, they realize that whatever the meter says at the end of the trip, there will be a $.25 surcharge added to that. Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to adopt the Resolution authorizing six months' surcharge on taxi fares as discussed. RESOLUTION NO. 8257 - A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A SIX (6) MONTH SURCHARGE ON TAXI FARES (of $.25) (as amended) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Shippey, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 7 17. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 8 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR BLUE RIBBON HOMELESS WORKING GROUP FINAL REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS (CM) - File 13-16 Councilmember Boro stated that all the members of the City Councils throughout the County received a copy of this report back in August and at the last meeting of MCCMC, it was agreed that they would bring it back to their respective agencies and then for adoption by the entire agency at the meeting this coming Thursday night. To date, four cities have heard this and approved it - Belevedere, Tiburon, San Anselmo, and Ross. Tonight it is being heard here in San Rafael and Mill Valley and tomorrow night there will be three hearings at Corte Madera, Sausalito and Novato. The other two remaining cities, which are Fairfax and Larkspur, are not able to put this on their agenda before this Thursday's meeting so they will follow-up. There are five key recommendations which are called out in the report. The most critical one is the establishment of the Homeless Commission and a staff position with the County to really address this homeless issue. It is important to note that this is not a final plan. This is a start to offer some ideas - it is a blueprint. There are some real key points, namely the scattering of these facilities, the opening up of day facilities to meet the needs of homeless people, to provide them with showers, places where they can leave their belongings while they go out looking for work, to receive mail and phone calls. He noted the transportation issue is pretty straight forward. The real key issue is the point of having this Countywide commission that takes a different approach. This committee was formed because the County was tired of being the only one to come up with a solution. They have the support of the Marin Foundation and also the Marin Interfaith Council. This commission would include all the communities, with support of all the cities. It is planned to go before the Board of Supervisors next Tuesday with some discussion about how this will operate. It is different than past commissions in that the County will share some responsibility. Since the community is going to share this burden, they should have some input. Mr. Boro urged adoption of this Resolution after discussion. Councilmember Thayer stated that basically the initial funding would be used to hire a Homeless Coordinator and she felt that this particular step should be tied into actual establishment of the Centers, because after it is implemented, what happens if there is no money further down the road? Is this money going to be wasted? Councilmember Boro answered that by bringing onboard a Coordinator at the County level and then working with an expanded commission representing the different agencies referred to above, the first thing they would do is start to look at feasibility of implementing this plan. They become the formal advocate in the community for the homeless, trying to start to implement the plan. Expend some limited funds in starting the process using this coordinator and this commission to do that. Again, there is an outline or blueprint on scattered shelters and meetings happening now with church groups meeting on using their churches. They are hoping that will happen throughout the County. Ms. Thayer stated she thinks it is a good plan, but would hate to see it lose out because of the lack of adequate funding, and inquired about costs for the City. Mr. Boro stated that in discussion of funding, there were no set ideas as to where this money will come from. The Foundation will support this. Hopefully, the County will. At some point the City should also support this, but how that will happen and to what degree is another issue. Councilmember Shippey commended Councilmember Boro and the rest of the Homeless Working Group for the hard work that was done on this issue. He stated he hopes it will be workable, but has some hesitation about whether the five permanent scattered sites are going to work because they need to find five jurisdictions that will accept them. Councilmember Shippey moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to adopt a Resolution supporting the Blue Ribbon Homeless Working Group's final recommendations. RESOLUTION NO. 8258 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SUPPORTING THE BLUE RIBBON HOMELESS WORKING GROUP FINAL REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Shippey, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 8 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 9 ADD ITEM: DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEE RE WORK PROGRAM FOR ST. VINCENT'S/SILVEIRA SPECIFIC AREA PLAN (P1) - File 115 x 10-1 x 10-2 Vice -Mayor Breiner requested that the St. Vincent's/Silveira item regarding committee membership be added to the November 5, 1990 Agenda. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. JEANNP EONCINI, CTY Clerk APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1990 VICE -MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 10/15/90 Page 9