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A SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL — MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017
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AGENDA
OPEN SESSION — COUNCIL CHAMBERS: - 6:00 PM
1. Mayor Phillips to announce Closed Session item
CLOSED SESSION — THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM: - 6:00 PM
2. Closed Session:
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) — Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
(One potential case)
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION — 7:00 PM:
The public is welcome to address the City Council at this time on matters not on the agenda that are
within its jurisdiction. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
City Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it
determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose
following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than two minutes and should be
respectful to the community.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
3. City Manager's Report
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The opportunity for public comment on consent calendar items will occur prior to the City Council's
vote on the Consent Calendar. The City Council may approve the entire consent calendar with one
action. In the alternative, items on the Consent Calendar may be removed by any City Council or
staff member, for separate discussion and vote.
4. Consent Calendar Items:
a. Approval of Minutes of City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting of March 6, 2017
(CC)
Recommended Action — Approve as submitted
b. Resolution of Appreciation for Carlene McCart, Community Development Director, Retiring
after 19 Years of Service to the City of San Rafael (CS)
Recommended Action — Adopt Resolution
c. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Between
the City of San Rafael and the Regents of the University of California for the Use of Falkirk
Cultural Center Greenhouse and Grounds by the University of California's Cooperative
Extension in Marin County Through its Marin Master Gardeners Program (CS)
Recommended Action — Adopt Resolution
d. Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Creative Thinking, Inc. DBA
the Idea Cooperative to Create a Community Branding Concept for San Rafael, for a Flat Fee
of $30,000 (ED)
Recommended Action — Adopt Resolution
e. Resolution Supporting an Application for Downtown San Rafael to Become a Recognized
`California Cultural District' and Acknowledging the City's Partnership with Downtown Arts
Organizations (ED)
Recommended Action — Adopt Resolution
f. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Foster
Morrison Consulting Ltd. for Hazard Mitigation Consulting Services (FD)
Recommended Action — Adopt Resolution
g. Accept Completion of the Regional Transportation System Enhancements Project, City
Project No. 11237, and Authorize the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion (PV)
Recommended Action — Accept report
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
5. Special Presentation:
a. Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Carlene McCart (CS)
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
6. Other Agenda Items:
a. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with SMART Regarding Cooperation on Construction of the SMART
Larkspur Extension Project (PV)
Recommended Action — Adopt Resolution
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / REOUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (including
AB 1234 Reports on Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)
7. Councilmember Reports:
SAN RAFAEL SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
1. Consent Calendar: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 72 hours before the
meeting, shall be available for inspection in the City Clerk's Office, Room 209, 1400 Fifth Avenue, and placed with
other agenda -related materials on the table in front of the Council Chamber prior to the meeting.
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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 22 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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