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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 1965-1970 pt. 3In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, June 20th, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor C. W. Aby, Councilman L.H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of June 6th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member were approved. RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - ELEANOR G. MURRAY - File 102 Resolution No. 3444 was read by City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell and framed original was presented to Mrs. Eleanor Murray by Mayor C. Paul Bettini. Mrs. Murray thanked the Council for their action. RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - ARTHUR W. FEIDLER, JR. - File 102 Resolution No. 3445 was read by City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell and framed original was presented to Mr. Arthur Feidler, Jr. by Mayor C. Paul Bettini. RE: ROAD MATERIALS 1966-67 - File 4-2-68 City Manager, Dan Andersen presented a report of the bid opening on June 17th, 1966 at 2:00 o'cl.ock P.M. for furnishing roard materials for 1966-67. RESOLUTION NO. 3454 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ROAD MATERIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1966 TO JUNE 30, 1967, SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS UNDER THE HEADINGS OF ASPHALT CONCRETE (TYPE 8) SECTION 39, AND ALSO OF AGGREGATE BASE ROCK (CLASS 2) SECTION 26. (Basalt Rock Company, Inc.) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 3455 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ROAD MATERIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1966 TO JUNE 30, 1967, SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS UNDER THE HEADINGS OF ROCK SCREENINGS, AND ALSO OF ASRHALTIC EMULSIONS -PENETRATION TYPE. (Hutchinson Company) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 3456 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ROAD MATERIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1966 TO JUNE 30, 1967, SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN THE SPECIFIMTIONS UNDER THE HEADINGS OF ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS - SECTION 94, AND ALSO OF BRICKS. (McPhail's, Inc.) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilman: None RESOLUTION NO. 3457 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ROAD MATERIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1966 TO JUNE 30, SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS UNDER THE HEADING OF PORT- LAND CEMENT CONCRETE. (Shamrock Materials, Inc.) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: SANTA MARGARITA VALLEY PARK - File 4-1-134 The following bids were received, open and read: Brown -Ely Compamy Contractors 45 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. East San Rafael $ 47,391.75 Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. 1912 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera 48,867.54 A.J. Bresnan Company 31 Jacoby Street, San Rafael 41,821.66 Ghilotti Bros. Inc. 525 Jacoby Street, San Rafael 50,930.06 E. A. Forde Company P.O. Box 306, San Anselmo 52,098.70 RESOLUTION NO. 3458 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Arthur J. Bresnan and Alfred J. Dalecio dba A.J. Bresnan Company) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: NEW CITY HALL - LANDSCAPING - File 12-2 x 4-1-135 The following bids were received, open, and read at 2:00 P.M. June 20th, 1966. Watkins-Sibbaled 6 Bridge St. San Anselmo $ 24,869. Cagwin & Dorward 1637 Francisco Blvd. San Rafael 23,232. Batista Landscape Service 2 So. Norfolk St. San Mateo 23,286. A & J Shooter, Inc. 77 Larkspur Street, San Rafael 23,383. Economy Garden Supply 9370 MacArthur B1vd.,Oakland 15,800 RESOLUTION NO. 3462 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Economy Garden Supply) I'd Z RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - EUGENE AUREGUY, HAROLD MACKENZIE - File 10-5 Continued hearing was declared open. City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that they had not completed t eir soils analysis and requested the hearing be continued to July 5th, 1966. RE: NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER NO. 3 ANNEXATION - File 5-2-39 Public hearing was declared open. There being no one appearing either for or against the annexation, the hearing was declared closed. An ordinance approving the annexation to the City of San Rafael of certain uninhabited territory to be known as the "Northgate Shopping Center No. 3 Annexation, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 856 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: REVOKE SIGN PERMIT - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE*OF PANCAKES - File 9-8 Public hearing was declared open. Building Inspector, Jack Coates informed the Council that they were in the process of moving the sign, and recommended that the hearing be continued to July 18th, 1966. Hearing was declared closed and continued to July 18th, 1966. RE: REQUEST FOR LEFT TURN STORAGE LANE - NORTHGATE DRIVE - File 11-1 Carlos Gonzalez, Engineer addressed the Council requesting their approval of a Left Turn Storage Lane on Northgate Drive to serve the Northgate Shopping Center, and the work to be done at no cost to the City. The Council approved the plan. RE: MARIN CENTER UNIT 1 - FINAL MAP - File 5-1-186 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented the final map of Marin Center Unit 1, together with the necessary bonds and agreement for subdivision improvements, and also a covenant running with the land for construction of curb, gutters, and sidewalks at a future date. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to approve the map the the covenants. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 3459 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED "MARIN CENTER UNIT 1. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: MOTEL AND HOTEL TAX - File 9-12 Jack Alvarado, Manager, Chamber of Commerce introduced Mr. Leslie Byers, President of the Marin County Motel Association who addressed the Council, and urged a Hotel -Motel Tax be levied, and the money used to promote tourist business. Mr. Clinton DeLap of the Marin Visitors Bureau also addressed the Council re- garding the diversion of such a tax. City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. informed the Council that the Charter provided spending $1,000. per year for promotional services. The Council advised Mr. Byers and Mr. DeLap to confer with the Committee to revise the Charter. RE: GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL - File 13-2 x 4-3-32 Mr. William T. Bagley, attorney, presented the agreement between the Marin Sanitary Service and the City for refuse collection disposal services. The Agreement having previously been discussed by the Council, City Attorney, and Mr. Albert Bianchi, attorney. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreement changing the wording in Section 3 of the Agreement to read City Council in- stead of City Manager. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None An ordinance regulating the accumulation,•collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish waste matter and refuse, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 854 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby,- Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: COMPLAINT - R. THOMPSON - File 100 x 10-5 City Manager, Dan Andersen informed the Council that the lot on Jordan Street had been cleaned up in accordance to the request of the Council. Letter from Mr. R. Thompson thanking the Council for past con- sideration was noted. RE: FREEAYS AND STATE HIGHWAYS - FRANCISCO BOULEVARD EXTENSION TO RICE DRIVE - File 11-16 City Manager, Dan Andersen read a letter from Senator McCarthy regarding the opening of Francisco Blvd. to Irwin Street, and its extension to Rice Drive containing the recommendation of the State Highway that it would be a hazard. Mr. Clarence DeLong addressed the Council, and requested that they approve the State Highway plan to make the connection to Rice Drive. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving the State Highway plan, and directed Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles to inform the State Highway Department of the Council's decision, and request that they make the connection immediately. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: APPLICATION FOR POOL ROOM - JOHN G. BUSCH AND NATHAN P. HALE - File 9-10 x 13-8 Application of John G. Busch and Nathan P. Hale to operate a pool room was withdrawn R• RFZnNINC AND USE PERMIT "QUAIL HILL" FROM "U" TO P -C - Final Adoption 10-3 x 10-5 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 851 - An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to re- classigy certain real property from a "U" (Unclassified) District to A P -C (Planned Community) Dis- trict, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 851 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, towit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: LICENSE ORDINANCE - C.O. NO 852 - Final Adoption - File 9-10 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 852 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael amending Section 10.04.030 of the San Rafael Municipal Code defining "License Period", adding a definition of "Fiscal Year" and also amending Section 10.04.340 so as to require business license taxes to be paid once a year with certain exceptions, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 852 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: I6ne Absent: Councilmen: None RE: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14.72.020 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE - C.O. NO. 853 - Final Adoption - File 12-7 10-4 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 853 - An ordinance amending Section 14.72.020(g) of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to permit the filling and removal of minerals, earth and other materials in certain cases without first obtaining a use permit, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 853 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: %ne RE: BUILDING CODES - EICHLER HOMES - File 1-6-1 x 9-8 Building Inspector, Jack Coates addressed the Council regarding the reason for the highly inflamable and quick spreading fires in Eichler homes, and exeressed his opinion that there was no need for a change of the code. Mr. Carl Brown addressed the ouncil, and stated that he went along with the re- cent change in the County's Building Code. Mr. John Ritter also spoke regarding the electrical phase of construction. Councilman Barbier, invited Jack Coates and Carl Brown to attend the Fire Commission meeting for further discussion on the matter. A Director from the Terra Linda Community Services Dis- trict addressed the Council and complimented and thanked the City for their help at the recent fire. RE: STREET LIGHTING - SOUTH SAN PEDRO ROAD - File 11-4 The redesigning of the street lighting system on South San Pedro Road would result in an increase of $73.50 per month was questioned by the Council. The Council requested the Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles to contact Mr. Larry Biancalana for a plan showing the new lighting system. Matter con- tinued to July 5th, 1966. RE: LINDARO STREET WATER PUMP - File 4-1-127 Request for an extension of the completion date of the contract of Maggiora-Ghilotti to July 20th, 1966 was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3460 - RESOLUTION EXT$NDING TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR STORM WATER PUMP, LINDARO STREET - File 4-4 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented an agreement to provide service for the storm water pump on Lindaro Street Pump Station. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the Maycr and City Clerk to sign the service agreement. RE: FOURTH STREET ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY -_41-PROJECT 20017L5-66) - File 4-1-136 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented plans and specifications for the Fourth Street Resurfacing I I q Project and explained to the Council the timing on doing the work. RESOLUTION NO. 3463 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR 41 - PROJECT 2007 (5-66) - FOURTH STREET RESURFACING PROJECT. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: STORM SEWER EASEMENT - MARIN CENTER UNIT 1 - File 2-4 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented a deed for a storm sewer easement in Marin Center Unit 1. RESOLUTION NO. 3461 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT. (Gonzalez, Charles Bell, Edna M. Braverman) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE:. C.O. NO. 855 - AMENDING.SECTI'ON 2.04.010 - PERMIT COUNCIL TO MEET AT THE NEW CITY HALL - File 12-2 x 9-1 Charter Ordinance No. 855 providing for the Council to meet in the General Assembly Room in the new Citi Hall at 1400 Fifth Avenue was presented by City Attorney, David Menary Jr. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael amending Section 2.04.010 of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to require regular meetings of the City Council to be held at the new City Hall located on the norther], side of Fifth Avenue between C and E Streets, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 855 was read, introduc and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS' SERVICE - CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1966-67 - File 7-1 Letter from Willian McLachlin notifying the City that the California Physicians' Service is requesting a rate increase of 40%. Letter from Joseph H. Sher, Consultant for Employee Benefit Plans, with a pro- posal which would show a savings over the proposed new rates. Mr. Sher addressed the Council expla.ininc his proposal. After discussion, the Council referred the matter to Mr. McLachlin requesting that he co; tact California Physicians' Service, requesting a 30 day extension, and see if he could arrange for a rate below that proposed by California Physicians' Service. Matter to be continued to July 5th, 1966. RE: PEDESTRIAN OVERHEAD - IRWIN STREET - File 11-20 Letter from the Division of Highways regarding the pedestrian overhead at Irwin Street (letter pre- viously mailed to Council by Public Works) was noted. RE: APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - USE PERMIT 6-6616 - THOMAS BAKER - File 10- 5 Date for public hearing on the above matter was set for July 5th, 1966. RE: FRANCISCO BOULEVARD PROPERTY - File 2-1-5 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that he had an offer from Doug Dicker, Chrysler Dealer to reant a portion of the property to store automobiles. The Council requested that a diagram be drawn of the whole lot, and designating thereon the square footage under lease, and the portion Mr. Dicker would like to rent. RE: NEW CITY HALL - File 4-1-120 The Counclil discussed the paving of the new city hall parking lot, and directed Public Works Department to inspect the work being done, and to the sufficiency of the section of paving. RE: CATV - File 2-11 The Council discussed with City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. the action necessary in revoking the encroa"h - ment granted Tele-Vue Systems of Marin in the Sun Valley area. The City Attorney was directed to notif; the company of the Council's pending action. RE: NEWS LETTER - File 9-3-11 City Manager, Dan Andersen was requested by the C4,ty Council to write an information news letter weekly. RE: CITY PLANNER - File 9-3-17 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported on the response he was getting from the ads that had been placed in the various magazines. The Council decided to wait until more applications had been received before thel screening would be started. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to place Robert Wise Hiltz on the regular payroll as Senior Engineering Aide, effective July 1st, 1966, at the monthly salary of $593.00, Range 23, Step D. Ail claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated June 20th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: 0 Council adjourned. GENERAL FUND $ 16,303.82 PARKS FUND 944.01 SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 170.48 EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND 7,002.25 STORES ACCOUNT FUND 53.97 CAPITAL IMPR. FUND -Gas Tax Fd. 555.05 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 90,220.82 $ 115,250.40 W. CLIFr RD CORNWELL, C Clerk Approved this !--rte— day of 1966. 11mWIN PA P, A111, rs"01 4 MAYOR OF THE CITY 0 RE: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRIX TS - File 6-0 x 4-13-15 SAN RAFAEL X75 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. presented an agreement with the County of Marin to act as the City's Fiscal Agent in connection with special assessment bonds. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None 176 In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Tuesday, July 5th, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor C. W. Aby, Councilman L. H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of June 20th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member were approved. RE: FOURTH STREET ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY - BID OPENING - 41 -PROJECT 2007 (5-66) - File 4-1-136 The following bids were received, open, and read: Ghilotti Bros., Inc. 525 JacQby,; Street $ 22,556.00 E. A. Forde Company P.O. Box 306, San Anselmo 26,356.00 RESOLUTION NO. 3463-A - RESOLUTION"OF AWARD OF CONTRACT. (Ghilotti Bros., Inc.) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - EUGENE AUREGUY, HAROLD MACKENZIE - Fi' 10-5 Continued hearing was declared open. City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that the appellants requested that the hearing be continued to August 1st, 1966, and it was so ordered. RE: APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - USE PERMIT 6-6616 - THOMAS BAKER - File 10-5 The appeal of the above decision was withdrawn by letter dated June 23r,d 1966. RE: CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS' SERVICE CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1966-67 - File 7 -1 - Mr. William McLachlin, Agent for the City of San Rafael group addressed the Council and quoted new rates which would conform to the rates proposed by Mr. Sher on June 20th, and introduced Mr. Giorn, Assistant Director of Sales for California Physicians' Service who answered questions asked by the Council Mr. Giron quoted the new rates as Singel, $10.28, Double $20.24 and full family $22.81, which would be a reduction of 7% over the rates originally quoted. Mr. McLachlin was requested to submit a letter quotinc the new rates whichwould be a 33% raise instead of 40%. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS - LINDARO STREET - File 11-8 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. gave a verbal report on the present parking use of the street. It was suggested by the Council, if practical, to have four hour parking. City Engineer was directed to prepare a report on the influence the all day parking was having on the Pacific Gas and Electric, and t Lootens Place Parking Lot. Continued to July 18th, 1966. RE: NEW CITY HALL PARKING LOT - File 4-1-120 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. made a verbal report as to the sufficiency of the section of paving calling for 1-1/2" of AC. The City Engineer recommended that 2" of AC, and the Council authorized to negotiate with the contractor through the architect for the additional material. RE: CATV - File 2-11 The matter of a hearing on why Tele-Vue Systems of Marin have not extended their cable in the Sun Valley, area was continued to July 18th, 1966. 1 RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 854 - UP FOR FINAL ADOPTION - GARBAGE AND REFUSE - File 13-2 x 4-3-32 The Council discussed whether the proposed ordinance would prohibit people from hauling cuttings from trees, shrubs, grass, rubbish and waste material to a licensed dump. and requested City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. to rephrase the ordinance so that it would enable an individual to haul cuttings, rubbish an waste material to a licensed dump. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 855 - PERMITTING COUNCIL TO MEET IN THE NEW CITY HALL - Final Adoption - File 12-2 x 9-1 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 855 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael amending Section 2.04.010 of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to require regular meetings of the City Council to be held at the new City Hall located on the northerly side of Fifth Avenue between "C" and "E" Streets, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 855 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote;, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ANNEXATION - NO Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini HOPPING CENTER NO. 3 - CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 856 - Final Adootion - File 5 -12 - CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 856 - An ordinance approving the annexation to the City of San Rafael of certain uninhabited territory to be known as the "Northgate Shopping Center No. 3 Annexation, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 856 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the foil ing vote, to -wit: ITB Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: STREET LIGHTING - SOUTH SAN PEDRO ROAD - File 11-4 Held over to July 18th, 1966. RE: NEW CITY HALL - CHANGE ORDERS - File 4-1-120 Change Orders 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 were presented by City Manager, Dan Andersen. By mot; duly made seconded and passed Change Orders 22, 23, 24 and 25 were authorized. Change Order 26, Para- graph 1 was not authorized. Paragraph 2, by motion duly made, seconded and passed was authorized. Change Order 27, motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to authorize the work order but would be subject to discussion with the architects. Change Order 28, Paragraph 1 was eliminated. Paragraph 2 and 3 by motion duly made, seconded and passed was authorized. Change Order 29 by motion duly made, seconded and passed was authorized. The Council discussed the estimate by Catania Sound for a paging system and other electronic work. The Council eliminated the paging system and directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to get other estimates for the other electronic work. Estimate of Edward W. Scott Electric Company, Inc. for additional work in the communications roam, by motion duly made, seconded and passed was authorized. RE: CITY ATTORNEY - File 9-3-16 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. requested that Richard T. Tarrant be appointed Deputy City Attorney during the period which he will be on vacation. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, appointing Richard T. Tarrant as Deputy City Attorney for the period in which the City Attorney will be absent. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: BUDGET - File 8-5 Fiinance Director, Orrin Wendling requested an appropriation to meet the payroll for July of 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, appropriating 1/12th of the money allocated in the preliminary budget for personal services. RE: INDENTURE - CHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION - File 2-3 x 4-10-38 An agreement with the Kerner-Bellam Company for the specific use of an easement granted to the City by Kerner-Bellam Subdivision No. 1 now owned by Chrysler Motor Corporation was presented, and Mr. Glen Wentz described the location of the said easement, and City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. briefed the Council on the intention of the indenture. RESOLUTION NO. 3464 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN AN INDENTURE WITH THE KERNER-BELLAM REALTY COMPANY. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: STREET SWEEPING - File 11-6.1 An ordinance proposed by City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. prohibiting the sweeping or depositing of certain things on public sidewalks etc, was discussed by the Council. The Council agreed that it should only apply to C-1 or C-2 Districts. The matter was held over for further study. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. 125 - JAMES_ W. KIRCHANSKI, 33 BONNIE BANKS WAY - File 2-11 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr, briefed the Council on the location of the proposed retaining wall and recommended it be allowed providing drainage be installed under the sidewalk, and out curb instead of spilling over the sidewalk. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing Encroachment Permit No. 125 providing drainage was installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. 126 - H. W. PETERSEN - 5o6 CEDAR HILL DRIVE - File 2-11 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. briefed the Council on the proposed encroachment of a retaining wall into the right of way, a distance of 3' 611. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Jensen, granting Encroachment Permit No. 126. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: Pone Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. 127 - D. M. CHRISTENSEN - File 2-11 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr, briefed the Council on the plan to construct three low garden walls adjacent to sidewalk at the East entrance to Del Prado (Parcel B, east of 880 Las Gallinas Avenue) Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to grant Encroachment Permit No. 127. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Counc i lrre n: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION - File 102 Letter from the Terra Linda Community Service District thanking the San Rafael Fire Department for their assistance at a recent fire at 704 Los Colindas Road was noted. RE: NEW CITY HALL DEDICATION - File 12-2 Letter from the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City Hall be dedicated during the Chamber's Autumn Festival. After discussion by the Council, October 1st, 1966 at 1:00 P.M. was select as the date and time for the. new City Hall dedication. City Manager, Dan Andersen requested help from the Council in the preparing of the program. Mayor Bettini and Councilman Baar agreed to assist. Cit Manager, Dan Andersen informed the Council that Dr. Duhamel wishes to present flags for the Council Chambers. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO AUTOMOBILE - SAMUEL P. GILLESPIE - File 3-1 Claim for damages to his automobile which struck a fireplug at Third and Lincoln when parking was pre- sented. The claim was denied and referred to the insurance carrier. RE: BAY AREA AIR POLLUTION DISTRICT - File 13-4 Letter from the Bay Area Air Pollution District requesting the Council take a stand on preventing back yard burning. The Council approved backyard burning with Councilman Aby dissenting. City Manager, Da Andersen was instructed to inform the district that they oppose the proposal. RE: APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - USE PERMIT NO. 6-6656 - RALPH S. WALTZ - File 10-5 The appeal of the B and W Development Companh of the decision of the Planning Commission on a use per- mit for a sign on Lincoln Avenue was presented, and date for a public hearing was set for July 18th, 1966. RE: PLANNING COMMISSION - File 972-6 V. Judson Klein and John A. Miskimen whose term has expired, the Council set July l8th, 1966 to review the appointment. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to place,Doyle A. Rickard, Maintenance Man 1 on the regular payroll at $442.00 monthly effective July 6th, 1966. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Nope RE: HIGHWAY 17 - File 11-16 Letter and resolution from the City of San Anselmo opposing the routing of Highway 17 through any part of the incorporated portion of the City of San Anselmo was noted. RE: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - File 9-11.1 Letter announcing the quarterly meeting of the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California at Eureka on July 30th was noted. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated July 5th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 Council adjourned to July 18th, 1966. $ 25,061.40 667,21 117.6o 24,788.45 22.78 40,281.34 762. 17 $ _91,700.95 W. CLIFFORD CORNWELL, City Nerk Approved th i s L—NJ�, day of 19b(9 ell%i� F In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, July 18th, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor C. W. Aby, Councilman L. H. Baar, Co uncilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman I� 9 On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of July 5th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member were approved. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - USE PERMIT NO. 6-6656 - B and W DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - File 10-5 The hearing was declared open. Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum presented a report on why the Planning Commission had denied the use permit for a sign. Mr. Bolin addressed the Council and presented arguments why the use permit should be granted. He also acknowledged that he would only be allowed one sign for the premises. The hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to uphold the appeal. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: REVOKE SIGN PERMIT - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - File 9-8 The hearing was declared open. Building Inspector Jack Coates informed the Council that they were stili in the process of the reconstruction of the pole system on Second Street, and recommended that the hearing be continued to a latter date. The hearing was declared closed and continued to August 15th. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS ON LINDARO STREET - File 11-8 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that due to the strike of the drivers of the bus system it was impossible to make an intelligent report on the effect the all dah parking was having on the Pacific Gas and Electric and the Looters Place Parking Lot. City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. informed the Council that there were still places available for parking. At the suggestion of Councilman Aby, the matter was dropped unless a problem arieses in the area. RE: CATV - TELEVISION - File 2-11 Mr. John Muir of Tele-V.ue Inc. addressed: the Council and gave a progress report on the extension of the cable into the Sun Valley area, and the several problems they were confronted with. He also informed the Council that they expected to start service sometime in August. Mr. Muir's report was accepted. RE: GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL - File 13-2 At the request of the Council City Attorney David Menary, Jr. suggested that Section 6 be added to Article 2 of Charter Ordinance No. 854 which was passed to print on the 20th day of June 1966. This would enable an individual to dispose of leaves, cuttings and waste matter an an authorized rubbish dump. An ordinance regulating the accumulation, collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, waste matter, and refuse, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 857 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: STREET LIGHTING - SOUTH SAN PEDRO ROAD - File 11-4 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles reported on the revision of the street lighting system and presented a map showing the location .of the lights and informed the Council that they wished to put in 7500 lumen globes. Mr. Larry Biancalana of the Pacific Gas and Electric informed the Council that the cost of the 7500 lumen lights would be approximately $40.00. Mr. Rawles also reported that the County had been consulted on the matter, and they had adopted the same policy. The Council ordered the 7500 lumen. RE: STREET SWEEPING - File 11-6.1 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. presented an ordinance prohibiting the throwing and depositing of litter in public places and prohibiting merchants from sweeping out the debris in their store and sidewalk in- to the gutter. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael prohibiting the throwing or depositing of litter in public places in the City of San Rafael; requiring merchants to keep sidewalks free of litter and prescribing penalties for the violation of its provisions, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 858 was read, in- troduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None 16U RE: PLANNING COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS - File 9-2-6 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to appoint Daniel A. Connell of 66 Trellis Drive to the Planning Commission. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, -Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, to reappoint John A. Miskimen to the Planning Commission. Term commencing immediately and expiring on June 30th, 1970. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: SANTA MARGARITA VALLEY PARK - File 4-1-134 Dominic Selmi Engineer with Dan Coleman and Associates addressed the Council regarding the additional fill required because of uncalculated shrinkage and requested that Change Order No. 1 be granted for additional excavation which would provide the required fill. Estimated cost not to exceed $800. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing Change Order No. 1. RE: REPORT ON BUILDING BEING CONSTRUCTED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VERDI AND BELVEDERE STREETS IN EAST SAN RAFAEL - File 100 x 9-8-1 Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum discussed with the Council the situation arising from the con- struction of a building against the back of the curb which is the property line at the above location. Mr. Ciampi addressed the Council, and informed them a truck or passenger vehicle would run into the building because of its closeness to the face of the curb. The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to contact Mr. Tarrant, owner, and builder of the building requesting they set it back four (41) feet which would be used for sidewalk purposes. The matter of property lines which project out to the back of a curb was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation for the establish- ing of setback lines to allow enough space for sidewalks. RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE EASEMENT IN MARIN CENTER UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION - File 2-12 Matter was held over. RE: RESOLUTION ABANDONING EASEMENT - FOURTH STREET BETWEEN UNION AND MARY STREETS - ARDEN-MAYFAIR,INC. - File 2-2 The requirements of the law having been complied with for the abandoning of the above referred to ease- ment. Resolution ordering, closing and abandoning said easement was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3465 - RESOLUTION ORDERING CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACATING VARIOUS EASEMENTS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: PEACOCK GAP TREATMENT PLANT - File 12-6 x 12-7 The appearance of the State Real Estate Board before the Council regarding the above treatment plant was deleted. RE: CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE - File 1-1 Letter from Mr. Michael's, Chairman of the Charter Revision Committee requesting that they have the assistance of a local attorney was presented. The Council requested City Manager, Dan Andersen to inform the committee to hire an attorney and suggested that the committee negotiate with either Joseph E. Sheeks, E. Warraen McGuire or John G. Buresh. RE: SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM - File 123 x 4-13-10 An extension of the agreement with County of Marin was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the above extension of the Agreement which would run from July 1st, 1966 to June 30th, 1967. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: NEW CITY HALL - File 4-1-120 City Manager, Dan Andersen presented several change orders for fixtures and constm ction changes in the new City Hall. By motion regularly made, seconded and passed, the Council authorized Change Order No. 30, 32 and 33. Regarding Change Order 33, the Council requested the City Manager to request that the base be vinyl if possible. RE: RECREATION PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 1966-1967 - File 4 -7 -1 - An agreement with the Elementary School District and the High School District was presented. The amount to be jointly financed was $77,570.00. City of San Rafael $ 57,750.00 San Rafael Elementary School District 10,000.00 San Rafael High School District 10,000.00 181 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement which was for the fiscal year July 1st, 1966 ending June 30th, 1967. RE: REZONING - PORTION OF NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER UNIT 3 - INITIATED BY PACIFIC BRIDGE COMPANY FROM "U" (UNCLASSIFIED) DISTRICT TO "C -2-H". - File 10-3 Date for public hearing was set for August 1st, 1966. RE: LETTER OF APPRECIATION - HARRY K. WINTERS - File 102 Letter from Harry K. Winters expressing his appreciation for the planting and landscaping of the center islands on Second Street was noted. RE: FREEWAY AGREEMENT WITH DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - File 4-8-11 A proposed supplemental freeway agreement between the State and the City of San Rafael covering State Highway Route 101 between Harbor Street and the north city limits was presented. This agreement provides for the connection of Frbncisco Boulevard on ramp with Rice Lane. Resolution No. 3466 was passed subject to the City Attorney's approval of the above referred to agree- ment. 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 3$66- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL FREE- WAY AGREEMENT. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - LAURA L. JOHNSON - File 3-1 The claim of Laura L. Johnson for damages to her automobile caused by Police Vehicle No. 3 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Aby, to deny the claim, and referred to the Insurance Carrier. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: RADIO POLES ON SAN RAFAEL HILL - File 100 Letter from Fran Jenkins and Associates informing the Council that leases had been negotiated with new tenants for the poles and shacks on San Rafael Hill, although they had been told they would be allowed one year to change. The letter requested guidance to assist in eliminating the unsightlyness. The matter was referred to City Manager, Dan Andersen. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS - CITY STREETS - File 11-8 Letter from M. S. Greenbalt of Marin Motorsports, Inc. regarding the parking situation in front of his business at 1560 Fourth Street and requesting some revision of the parking limits. The matter was re- ferred to City Manager, Dan Andersen. RE: NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER NO. 3 - File 10-3 Letter from the Terra Linda Valley Property Owners Association protesting the proposed store signs for Northgate Shopping Center No. 3. August the 1st was set as the date for a public hearing on the matter. RE: BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN 1969 - File 116 A copy of Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 52, adopted in Assembly May 27th, 1966 announcing the in- tention to hold a bicentennial celebration in 1969 was noted. RE: TAXES AND TAXATION - TERRA LINDA NO. 9 - File 9-12.1 x 5-2-31 Letter from County Auditor -Controller Michael Mitchell requesting a resolution authorizing the collection of $7.46 on each parcel of Terra Linda No. 9 for municipal improvement to terms of the annexation and revision of Charter Ordinance No. 771 was presented. City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell suggested that a resolution be passed authorizing the collection of the above referred to assessment for the fiscal year 1966-67, and for each and every year to the fiscal year 1973 and 1974, according to the provisions of Charter Ordinance No. 771. RESOLUTION NO. 3467 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENT IN TERRA LINDA NO. 9 PUR- SUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 771. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - File 8-14 At the request of Finance Director, Orrin Wendling requesting an additional appropriation of $75,000 to meet the current bills. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the appropriation of $75,000 to the General Fund. RE: PARKING METERS - File 11-18 The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersne to install meter heads on our parking lots that would accept the minimum of one cent. 182 RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Counci�Van Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the placement of Robert R. Stumm as Maintenance Man No. 2 at the salary of $593.00 per month effective July 18th, 1966 on the regul:,ar payroll. i The transfer of Edward E. Hawley, Const5uction Inspector from the San Rafael Sanitation District to the Public Works Department at a salary of $687.00 per month effective August 1st, 1966, and Harold F. Lawrence on the regular payroll commencing August 1st, 1966 as Graundsman in the Park Department at $442, per month. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appei from the Advice on Warrants dated July 18th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which re- ference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND $ 18,692.27 PARKS FUND 695.03 SPECIAL RECREATION -FUND 425.13 EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND 19.77 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - Gas Tax 178.88 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 81,129.55 STORES FUND 85.28 PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 FUND 109.45 $ 101,272.36 Council adjourned. W. CLIFFOI(D CORNWELL, City l lerk Approved this day of 19 (O O MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL a irs In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, August 1st, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESENT: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor C. W. Aby, Councilman L. H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman 18`1 On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, the minutes of July 18th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member were approved. RE: REZONING - PORTION OF NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER UNIT 3 FROM A "U" DISTRICT TO A C -2-H DISTRICT IN- ITIATED BY THE PACIFIC BRIDGE COMPANY - File 10-3 The hearing was declared open. Charles Linthicum, Acting City Planner submitted a report to the Coun- cil and reviewed it with them. There being no one either appearing for or against, the hearing was de- clared closed. An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to reclassify certain real property from a "U? (Unclassified) District to A C -2-H (General Commercial and combined -H) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 859 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the fol- lowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent:= Councilmen: None RE: PUBLIC HEARING - PROTEST OF THE TERRA LINDA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE SIZE OF SIGNS FOR THE NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER NO. 3 - File 10-7 The hearing was declared open. Charles Linthicum, Acting City Planner, presented a report and an ar- chit,'_cts rendition of the proposed center showing the signs in question. Mr. Gibbs of the property ow- ners association addressed the Council and presented arguments against allowing the size of signs and recommended they be smaller. Mr. Gordon Dohman and Mr. Simpson, architect, spoke in favor for the signs and the architect assured the Council that they were in keeping with the size of building and there would only be three signs in 600 feet. The hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, denying the appeal and authorizing the size of sign granted by the Planning Commission. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES - File 12-18 This matter was continued from the meeting of April 18th and was recommended that it be continued to await the outcome of legislation by the State. Continued to September 6th. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE N0. 857 - FINAL ADOPTION - GARBAGE & $EFUSE - File 13-2 The Council discussed Article Two, Section Two, where it requires the collection of garbage at least once a week and payable on a monthly rate basis and requested that either City Manager, Dan Andersen or City Attorney, David Menary, Jr., check with the Marin Sanitary Service on whether a semi-monthly or monthly collection rate could be established for people who do not need this service. CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 857 - An ordinance regulating the accumulation, collection and disposal of gar- bage, rubbish, waste matter and refuse, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 857 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 858 - FINAL ADOPTION - STREET SWEEPING - File 13-2 x 11-6.1 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 858 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael prohibiting the throwing or deposit- ing of litter in public places in the City of San Rafael; requiring merchants to keep sidewalks free of litter and prescribing penalities for the violation of its provisions, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 858 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: LEGISLATIVE BILL - File 116 Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini It was recommended that the City Council take action to endorse State Legislative Act, REQ No. 5022, which would exempt City residence from a tax levy by the County for services performed by the City and duplicated by the County. RESOLUTION NO. 3469 - RESOLUTION ENDORSING LEGISLATIVE BILL REQUIRING COUNTY TO EXEMPT CITY RESIDENTS FROM TAX LEVY FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY COUNTY RESIDENTS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None 164 RE: LIND.ARO STREET IMPROVEMENT 43 -PROJECT 2001 (7-66) - File 4-1=137 Supervisor of Pu,lic Works, Norris Rawles and City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr., discussed the con- struction of Lindaro Street from Second Street to the Mahon Creek Bridge. The matter was held over to the meeting to be held August 15th, 1966 for further discussion with the Pacific Gas and Electric re- garding their financial participation in the project. RE: RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS 41 -PROJECT 2001 8-66 - File 4-1-138 Supervisor ol Public Works, Norris Rawles presented plans and specifications for the resurfacing of various streets. RESOLUTION NO. 3470 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR 41 -PROJECT 2001 (8-66) RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS IN LOTS 25 & 26 of GLENWOOD UNIT NO. 6 -File 2-12 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles, informed the Council the public utility easements above re- ferred to were no longer needed by the City and that he had received clearance from all of the utility companies that they also had no use for them, and therefore recommended that they be abandoned, RESOLUTION NO. 3471 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE VARIOUS EASEMENTS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: RELEASE OF SLOPE EASEMENT - UITCLAIM DEED - FILE 2-12.1 The Public Works Department recommended that the City release a slope easement in Parcel 1 of Marin Center Subdivision which is not being used by the City. RESOLUTION NO. 3473 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A QUITCLAIM DEED: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - APPLICATION BY CORRIGAN, FEIDLER AND MARTINELLI - FILE 2-11 The Public Works presented a request for an encroachment permit to construct a left turn lane on North - gate Drive. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving Encroachment Permit No. 128. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - E. E. LoWELL, 208 LUCAS PARK DRIVE -_ FILE 2-11 Application for an encroachment permit to construct a concrete block wall along sidewalk fronting Lot 27, San Rafael Park, Unit ],was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to grant Encroachment Permit No. 129. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - S. KRAMER HERZOG, MARIN COUNTY ICE COMPANY - FILE 2-11 An application for an encroachment permit to install an ice vending machine on the North side of Fourth Street between Union and Mary Streets was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by CouncPlmanJensen, to grant Encroachment Permit No. 130. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS - FILE 9-13 City Clerk W. Clifford Cornwell, presented a request to destroy certain city records which no longer have any value. The records to be destroyed as listed was approved by David Menary, Jr., City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 3472 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: SAN RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN - FILE 115 Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum, addressed the Council regarding the San Rafael General Plan in- forming them that the Planning Commission had held two public hearings and recommends adoption of the plan as revised. The Council set Monday, September the 19th as the date for a public hearing] RE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - FILE 10-3 The Planning Commission proposed to add a planned Unit Development District to the Zoning Ordinance, September the 6th was set as the date for a public hearing. RE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - FILE 10=3 An amendment proposed by the Planning Commission which would require a single public hearing instead of the two hearings now required. September the 6th was set as the date for a public hearing. RE: SANTA MARGARITA VALLEY PARK - AGREEMENT WITH MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT - FILE 4-1-134 A pipefline extension agreement with the Marin Municipal Water District and the City of San Rafael for the providing of water for Santa Margarita Valley Park was presented. It provides for the payment by the City of $938.00, the balance being paid for by the contractor. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, second4d by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the above agreement. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: COMMENDATION - FILE 102 Letter from Ghilotti Bros., contractors who paved Fourth Street in a recent job, complimenting depart- ments for the City for their cooperation was noted. RE: CHAMBER OF C014MERCE REQUEST FOR FUNDS - FILE 119 A letter submitted by Sig K. Herzog, Jr., suggesting certain services which could be provided for by the Chamber of Commerce and their approximate cost was discussed with the Council by Cliff Lund and Harold Elberg. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Aby, authorizing the Chamber of Commerce to update the financial and economic survey report as prepared in 1965-66 at a cost of $5,000.00. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, appropriating $1,000.00 to be ear- marked for next year's centennial celebration. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettin-i Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - JAMES F. McCOURT - FILE 3-1 The claim of James F. McCourt for damages to his automobile occurred at First and E Streets in San Ra- fael by a San Rafael Police vehicle was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, denying the claim and referring it to our insurance carrier. RE: PERSONNEL - FILE 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, approving the Fire Commission recom- mendations on the following promotions: Robert Marcucci and William Walker promoted to Captain. Arthur Bradford, Alvin Engen, Calvin E. Gay and Milton Holloway be promoted to Engineers. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to place August A. Pfalzgraff on the regular payroll as Maintenance Man 1, at the monthly salary of $464.00 effective August 1st, 1966. RE: MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT CITY STREETS - FILE 11-15 Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Fraize of 1444 Nye Street requesting the Council look into the condi- tion of Maple Street was read and referred to the Traffic Committee. RE: TREES AND SHRUBS - FILE 11-6 Letter from N. K. McAbee, Jr., President, Twelveoak Hill Homeowners Association, regarding a request from the Homeowners Association for money to assist in planting the divider strips in the above referred to subdivision. The request being before the Council at the recommendation of Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles, the City Manager, Dan Andersen and Supervisor of Public Works were directed to meet with the Homeowners Association and to present a report at the Council meeting of August 15th. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS CITY STREETS - FILE 11-18 Councilman Baar brought up the yellow zone at the Southeast corner of Fourth and C Street and the yellow zone on the Westerly side of C Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets and requested they be discussed by the Traffic Committee on the probability of their removal and it was so ordered. i d t) RE: CITY HALL - FILE 12-2 The Council directed that there be no conducted tours through the new City Hall until after the dedica- tion which is slated for October 1st at 1:00 P.M. RE: FUNDS AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS - FILE 8-14 At the request of Finance Director, Orrin Wendling, the motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, appropriating $175,000.00 to the General Fund for the payment of the current bills and to meet the payroll for August, 1966. RE: SALARY, WAGES AND REGULATIONS - FILE 7-3 The council discussed the resolution which fixes the compensation and working conditions of the employ- ees of the City of San Rafael. The Council directed the City Attorney to amend Rule 10, Section 8, by adding to the phrase ''every day on which an election is held throughout the State unless authorized by the City Council''. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to pass Resolution 3468 with the fol- lowing exceptions: The salary of the Health Officer shall be $150.00. Under Section 1.4 the title Public Works Supervisor shall be changed to Maintenance Foreman and the salary to remain at $877.00 and the title Public Works Foreman be changed to Maintenance Foreman Assistant and the salary to re- main at $757.00. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as ap- pears from the Advice on Warrants dated August 1st, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND STORES FUND CAPITAL IMPR. FUND - Gas Tax CAPITAL IMPR. FUND PARKING DIST. NO. 1 FUND CAPITAL IMPR. FUND Council adjourned to Monday, August 15th, 1966. $19,948.88 859-10 375.99 9,201.51 2,575.62 597.58 597.08 39,066.84 772.51 938.00 $74,933.11 W. CLIFFM- CORNWELL, City er .. Approved this _day of — v1966 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL 8/1/66 In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, August 15th, 1966, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: COMMENDATION - FILE 102 PRESENT: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor C. W. Aby, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman ABSENT: L. H. Baar, Councilman Mayor Bettini requested that former Mayor and Supervisor -elect John F. McInnis come forward. Mayor Bettini presented the former Mayor with the gavel which he had used during the years he had held office with the proper inscription thereon. The former Mayor replied with his sincere thanks for the assis- tance of the Council and the people of San Rafael which made his term in office so successful. RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, the minutes of August 1st, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: OPENING OF BIDS -RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS 41 -PROJECT (8 -66) -FILE 4-1-138 The following bids were received, opened and read: 1. E. A. Forde Co., P.O. Box 306, San Anselmo $118,350.00 2. Ghilotti Bros. Inc., 525 Jacoby St., San Rafael 108,485.50 3. Brown -Ely Co., Contractors 101,298.00 RESOLUTION NO. 3474 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BROWN -ELY CO., CONTRACTORS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RE: PUBLIC HEARING -EUGENE AUREGUY HAROLD McKENZ'IE=APPEAL _ DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION -FILE 10 - The continued hearing was declared open. Th'e'C'ity Engineer presented a report and diagram on the exist- ing conditions. Mr. McKenzie 'add'ressed the Council regarding the matter. The hearing was sontinued to September 6th, 1966. RE: NEW CITY HALL - NOTICE OF COMPLETION = FILE 12-2 x 4-1-120 Letter from the San Rafael Architects Associated recommending that the Notice of Completion of the work on the new City Hall be filed. Motion made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, that the project be accepted and No- tice of Completion be filed. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RE: SAN RAFAEL FIRE STATION #5 - FILE 4-1-126 Letter from Hooper, Olmsted & Emmons, Architects, inform"ing'the Council they had made a final inspection on August 11th, 1966 and certified that the b'ui'l'd'ing was 'sub'stantially complete and enclosed a list of deficiencies noted during the final inspection 'vh'ich"mus't'be corrected before authorization of the final payment can be made. Motion made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Aby, that Notice of Completion be filed. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar The Council discussed the requested credit for piles which were not driven. The Council agreed that the terms of the contract would stand. RE: LINDARO STREET IMPROVEMENT 43 -PROJECT 2001__(7-66) - FILE 4-1-137 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles, and City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr., discussed with the Council the estimated cost of the project and the proportion to be paid by the Pacific Gas & Electric as their contribution towards the cost of the project. RESOLUTION NO. 3475 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR 43 - PROJECT 2001 (7-66) LINDARO STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RE: TREES & SHRUBS - TWELVEOAK HILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - FILE 11-6 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles, reported on the discussion he and City Manager Dan Andersen had with the Twelvoak Hill Homeowners Association on the planting and maintenance of the divider strips in that subdivision and further discussed with the Council the maintenance of the present isles the City has. Action held over until September 6th, 1966. RE CHARTER ORDINANCE #859 - FINAL ADOPTION - FILE / — CHARTER ORDINANCE #859 - An ordinance rezoning portion of Northgate Shopping Center Unit 3 from a "U" District to a "C -2-H" District - Initiated by Pacific Bridge Company - Passed and adopted as an ordi- nance of the City of San Rafael by the -following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RE: POSITION OF PLANNING DIRECTOR - FILE 9-3-17 The Council discussed the hiring of a City Planner and directed City Manager Dan Andersen to screen ap- plicants down to those he believes capable of being City Planner of San Rafael. The Council requested the matter be put on the agenda for September 6th, 1966. RE: APPROVAL OF BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 1966-67 - FILE 8-5 Finance Director Orrin Wendling submitted a summary of appropriations as result of the Budget Hearings, together with a memo regarding anticipated revenue. i Motion was made by Coumcilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to adopt the budget for the Fis= 1 cal Year 1966-67. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen:Baar RE: TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1966-67 - FILE 9-12-1 The Council discussed the tax rate for the coming Fiscal Year. I Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to set the tax rate as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 3476 - RESOLU- GENERAL FUND............................$0.57 TION FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES PARK FUND ............................... 0.12 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1966-67. LIBRARY FUND ............................ 0.11 EMPLoyeES RETIREMENT FUND.....'.......... 0.10 TOTAL TAX RATE ........ $0.90e, Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes':' Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - FILE 8-14 A request from Director of Finance, Orrin Wendling, that the following appropriations be made to the several budget accounts shown so the Accounting Records for 19.65-66 Fiscal Year may be closed. GENERAL FUND 012 General Services ...............$12,817.00 022 City Manager ................... 56.00 072 Police...........3,590.00 103 Street Sweeping................ 2,386.00 104 Street Lighting ................ 3,429.00 107 Street Trees ................... 6,214.00 112 Recreation.. 3,666.00 ' 142 S. R. Sanitation�Dist.......... 2,201.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND .............$31,052.00 I 108 Parking Meter Fund........ .... 8.00 109 Equipment Replacement Fund..... 1,341.00 GRAND TOTAL ....................$32,401.00 i Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to transfer the funds as enumerated j above. G 4 Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RE: RAFAEL RAC UET CLUB ESTATES UNIT 4 - FILE 5-1-160 I 3 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles, presented a maintenance agreement and bond for Rafael Rac- quet Club Estates Unit 4. I i E Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Mayor and City i Clerk to sign the agreement. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RE: RAFAEL RACUET CLUB ESTATES UNIT 4 - FILE 5-1-160 x 2-3 x 2-4 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles, presented several grants of right-of-way for the maintenance of public sanitary sewers and grants of right-of-way of public storm drain. RESOLUTIONS NOS. 3477 - 3478 - 3479 - 3480 - 3481. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to adopt the above Resolutions ap- proving the Grants of Right -of -Way. _............................... :.................. ...... _..... ... _..... ....... ...... . Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF 'SAN RP x REATER SAN RAFAEL CHAKBER OF COMMERCE -FILE 18U City Manager, Dan Andersen, presented an -agreement for a financial and economic survey by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, having been prepared by City Attorney, David Menary, Jr., for the sum of $5000.00. $2,500.00 to be paid on September lst, 1966, and the balance -to be paid on February lst, 1967. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RE: PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS - FILE 7-3 x l-�-/ City Attorney, David Menary, Jr., informed the Council it would be necessary to hold a Public Hearing on their proposal to amend Section 8 of Rule 10 thereof which requires consent of City Council for al- lowance of a holiday when an election is held throughout the State. RESOLUTION NO. 3482 - RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 1696 ENTITLED ''PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CITY OF SAN RAFAEL'' AND FIXING THE POSTING OF SUCH AMANDMENT AND NOTICE THEREOF. Hearing date set for September 6th,'1966. RE: POLICY DECISION ON USE OF COUNCILCHAMBERS - FILE 12-2 The Council was informed by City Manager,--Dan-Andersen,--that there were numerous organizations which have requested the use of the City Hal,l-'Counci•1- Chambers and requested their direction. The Council unanimously directed the City Manager to let the public use the Council Chambers as they have in the past. RE: APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE - FILE 1-1 IThe Charter Committee requested that E. Warren McGuire, Attorney, be appointed to assist them in their prevision of the Charter and advised the Council that the fee would be $30.00 per hour but not to exceed $1500.00. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to retain E. Warren McGuire as Consul- tant to the Charter Revision Committee with maximum fee not to exceed $1500.00. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar IRE: CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES - S. R. JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - FILE 9-10 ;Application for a temporary business license for a circus performance to be held in the Northgate Indus- trial Park on September 8th, 1966 from the San Rafael Jr. Chamber of Commerce was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to issue a temporary business license Ifor the operation of the circus providing the required $500.00 in cash or certified check was deposited as security for leaving the grounds in a neat and clean condition and also that a fee of $25.00 is paid to the Poundmaster for inspection of the conditions necessary to protect the public health and safety and to provide for humane care and treatment of the animals. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell, was directed to inform the Jr. Chamber of Commerce that there had been numerous complaints from the Humane Society the last time the circus played in San Rafael, and that the organization should take steps to make sure there are no complaints arising from this performance. RE: PARKING AND OFF-STREET PARKING - FILE 12-14 Letter from Charles W. Try, Manager of J. C. Penney Company, Inc., and Stan Goldsmith, President of Stan's for Sport, Inc., regarding conversion ofthe old City Hall property to parking was noted. RE: CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE - T. A. SLATTERY - FILE 3-1 The claim of Thomas A. Slattery of 74 Robinhood Drive, San Rafael, for a broken window was presented and the matter was referred to our Insurance Carrier. RE: COMMENDATION - FILE 102 Letter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Peek complimenting the Recreation Department for their summer program was noted. RE: FREWAYS AND STATE HIGHWAYS - FILE 11-16 Letter from Marin Lights regarding a connection between the Francisco Boulevard on-ramp and Irwin Street; was noted. The Council disclosed that the State was making further studies of the matter. IUM r RE: SETBACKS - VERDI AND LISBON STREETS - FILE 9-8-1 In accordance with Section 13.04.040 of the Municipal Code, the Planning Commission recommends that set -backs of 42 feet be established along the easterly line of Verdi Street for its entire length and along the northerly side of Lisbon Street for its entire length. RESOLUTION NO. 3483 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER SETBACK LINES ON VERDI STREET AND LISBON STREET, FIXING THE TIME OF HEARING PROTESTS THEREON AND NOTICE THEREOF. Public Hearing set for September 6th, 1966. RE: PERSONNEL - FILE 7-5 The motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to place the following on the regular payroll commencing August 15th, 1966: (a) Richard A. Becker, Groundsman, Park Department, $464.00 per month. (b) Victoria D. Boyer, Steno -Clerk, City Manager's Dept., $420.00 per month. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as ap- pears from the Advice on Warrants dated Augu; t 15th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND.................................$10,452.33 PARKSFUND..... . .................. .... 332.63 SPECIAL RECREATIONFUND....................... 1,651.81 EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND ................. 218.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ..................... 79,268.14 STORESFUND... ... •..................... 162.24 PARKING DISTRICT NO. IFUND .................. 12,700.80 $104,786.53 Council adjourned to Tuesday, September 6th, 1966. Approved this day of GC l MAYOR OF THE C TY OF SAN RAFAEL J In the Council CI -embers of the City of San Rafael, Tuesday, September 6th, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL 0 F MINUTES Present: L. H. Baar, Acting Mayor Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman Absent: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor C. W. Aby, Councilman 91 On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, the minutes of August 15th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof raving been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: LINDARO STREET IMPROVEMENT 43 -PROJECT 2001 (7-66) - File 4-1-137 The following bids were received and open. Ghilotti Bros. Inc. E. A. Forde Company Ceccotti & Son of Marin McGuire & Hester Maggiora & Ghilotti A.J. Bresnan Company Councilman Aby arrived. 525 Jacoby Street $ 20,731.70 P.O. Box 306, San Anselmo 20,319.80 5760 Paradise Dr. Corte Madera 20,202.76 796 -66th Avenue, Oakland 26,261.00 1912 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera 20,651.80 11 Jacoby 19,752.12 RESOLUTION NO. 3484 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (A.J. Bresnan Company, $19,752.12) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS - File 7-3 Public hearing on amendment to Resolution No. 1696. The hearing was declared open. There being no one appearing either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 3485 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1696 ENTITLED ''PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL'' BY AMENDING SECTION 8 OF RULE X THEREOF CONCERNING HOLIDAYS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RESOLUTION NO. 3486 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3468 OF SAID COUNCIL AND THEREBY FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION OR TIME OFF FOR HOLIDAYS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: SETBACK - VERDI AND LISBON STREETS - File 9-8-1 The hearing was declared open. Charles Linthicum, Acting City Planner briefed the Council on the action taken by the Planning Commission, and the area proposed for a 42' setback. Mr. Sil DeMaestri addressed the Council on the effect the setback would have on his property reducing his frontage by the 4 ''. Mrs. Frances Zander addressed the Council regarding the matter and was in favor of imposing the setback. There being no further comment from the audience, the hearing was declared closed. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael establishing and adopting setback lines on Verdi Street and on Lisbon Street, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 860 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None bAbsent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini 4 City Manager, Dan Andersen was requested to contact Mr. l -f said wall constructed adjacent to the back of the curb. Pat Tarrant regarding the building he had built, RE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - PUBLIC HEARING - File 10-3 The hearing was declared open. Charles Linthicum, Acting City Planner briefed the Council on the pro- posed amendment which would require a single public hearing instead of two hearings now required, stating that generally one hearing was all that was necessary, and that it would only effect a zoning ordinance amendment. The hearing was declared closed. An ordinance amending Sections 14.92.030 and 14.92.040 of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to reduce the required two public hearings by the Planning Commission to a single public hearing on any proposed amendment to Title 14, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 861 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to printy by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini 'i. fz R'E: PUBLIC HEARING - EUGENE AUREGUY & HAROLD McKENZIE - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - File 10-5 The hearing was declared open. City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented maps showing the propose excavation, and proposed right of way boundaries. Mr. Aureguy addressed the Council and protested Condition No. 5 which provided that the owner immediately excavate the full width of the proposed right of way. Mr. Aureguy argued that the excabation should not be done until the rest of the roadway leadin into the Civic Center was improved. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to deny the appeal. Ayes: Councilmen: Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilman: Aby Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini After further discussion with the City Attorney and Mr. Aureguy, the Council agreed that they could amend Condition 5 which would extend the time for the excavation of the road width. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to rescind his former motion deny- ing the appeal. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini The Council directed City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. to revise Condition 5 to extend the time for the excavation of the road width. The City Attorney requested that the matter be held over until the next meeting of September 19th. This was agreed to by Mr. Aureguy. RE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPP-IENT - File 10-3 The hearing was declared open. Charles Linthicum, Acting City Planner briefed the Council on the pro- posed planned unit development district to be added to the zoning ordinance. The Council discussed the matter. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael amending Title 14, Zoning, of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to add Chapter 14.50, Planned Unit Development District or P -U -D District and amending Chapter 14.12 Section 14.12.010 designation of distr.icts, so as to add this new district known as the Planned Unit Development District or P -U -D District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 682 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE• VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS IN LOTS 25, 26 OF GLENWOOD UNIT NO. 6 - File 2-12_x 5-1-133 Hearing was declared open. City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. briefed the Council on the proposed vacation of the easements in Lots 25 and 26 informing the Council that the Public Utilities Company hac all given clearance to the abandonment. The hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 3487 - RESOLUTION ORDERING CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACATING VARIOUS EASEMENTS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: POSITION OF PLANNING DIRECTOR - File 9-3-17 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that he had selected five of the applicants for review and was waiting the return of Dan Coleman to assist in the checking of the applications, and the recommendations. Councilman Jensen and Councilman Barbier requested that the applications of the selected applicants be made available for their review. The matter was continued. RE: SIGNS - File 125 Mr: Mike Anthony representing the Marin Democratic Committee addressed the Council requesting that a sign composing of two pieces of plywood 4 x 6 be placed on the existing brackets in.the front of the building at 1714 Fourth Street. The sign being of a temporary nature advertising the location of the democratic headquarters. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Placement of the sign. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: AUTO SHOW AND CLOSING OF "B" STREET - JULIA TO FIFTH - File 11-1 x 104 Mr. Hugh Turner, Manager of Radio KTIM requested the Council that he be allowed to close "B" Street from Julia Street to Fifth Street on October 15th and 16th during the holding of the auto show to be held on the Bank of America Parking Lot, and further explaining that it would be the showing of the new 1967; autos. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, authorizing the request providing a letter of application was sent to the Council in the next two or three days. Ayes; Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini 19.1 RE: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES - File 12-18 This matter was continued from the meeting ofApril the 18th awaiting the outcome of legislation by the State. There being no legislation at this time, the Council directed that the matter be left off future agendas until some word is heard from the State. RE: THIRD STREET EXTENSION - File 2-2 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. briefed the Council on the proposed exchange of property between the City and Miss Jane Wilson of 104 Shaver Street informing the Council that the matter was now ready to be consumated. RESOLUTION NO. 3488 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE AND ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE EXTENSION OF THIRD STREET, SAN RAFAEL. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: HUBBELL COURT - File 5-1-187 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented the final map of Hubbell Court together with the necessary agreement and bonds. RESOLUTION NO. 3489 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED ''HUBBELL COURT'' Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - USE PERMIT 8-6667 - COLDWELL, BANKER AND COMPANY - File 10-5 The above appeal was presented regarding the request to maintain an existing billboard in the Northgate Shopping Center Unit 2. Monday, September 19th was set as the date for a public hearing. RE: NEW CITY HALL - File 4-1-120 Letter from San Rafael Architects Associated notifying the Council that the portion of Change Order No. 26 which had been previously submitted with the credit allowance of $306.00 and that this credit is now stated at $406.00. It was recommended that it be accepted as equitable. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the San Rafael Architects Associated to prepare the Change Order. Change Order No. 34 was presented by the San Rafael Architects Associated. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing Change Order No. 34. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: STREET NAME CHANGE - LOS RANCHITOS ROAD - File 11-2 A request by the Planning Commission to change that portion of Los Ranchitos Road which is within the San Rafael City Limits to be changed to Las Gallinas Avenue was presented.. RESOLUTION NO. 3490 -.RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENAMING OF LOS RANCHITOS ROAD TO LAS GALLINAS AVENUE. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini 1440 RE: DEMOLITION OF OLD CITY HALL - File 12-2 x 4-1-1i=_� Plans and specifications for the demolition of the old city hall in preparation for construction of a parking lot was presented by City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. RESOLUTION NO. 3491 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR 51 -PROJECT 2002 (10-66) DEMOLITION OF OLD CITY HALL. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, and Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: ELIZABETH WAY SANITARY SEWER - 42 -PROJECT 2003 (11-66) - File 4-1-139 Plans and specifications for reconstruction of a portion of the sanitary sewer on Elizabeth Way was presented by City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. RESOLUT1014 NO. 3492 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR 42 - PROJECT 2003 (11-66) ELIZABETH WAY SANITARY SEWER. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettinii iL C RE: SUNNY VIEW TERRACE UNIT 3 - File 5-1-188 The final map of Sunny View Terrace Unit 3 together with the Maintenance Agreement and necessary bonds was presented by City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. RESOLUTION NO. 3493 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED ''SUNNY VIEW TERRACE UNIT THREE. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: TERRA LINDA UNIT 24 - MAINTENANCE AND TREE PLANTING AGREEMENT - File 5-1-178 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented a maintenance and tree planting agreement together with the necessary bonds for Terra Linda Unit 24. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk t sign both the maintenance and tree planting agreement. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen i Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: CKLVER STREET PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT - File 2-2 x 11-15.1 x I 17 The Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company requested that they be authorized to improve that portion of Culver Street leading from Woodland Avenue to their property on the north at their own expense. City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented plans and specifications for the improvement informing the Council that it would be done under City inspec0on, and upon approval, would be read for acceptance by the City for maintenance. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company to proceed with the construction. RE: REQUEST FOR ''YELLOW ZONE'' SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FOURTH AND "C" STREETS - Fife 11-18 x 11-8 Request by Sherman Clay Company that a yellow Zone be created at the southwest corner of Fourth and "C" Streets was presented. City Manager, Dan Andersen informed the Council that the matter had been approved by the Traffic Com- mittee, and it would require the removal of one parking meter. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Babier, authorizing the request for the r ''Yellow Zone''. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar; Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: 'RIELVEOAK HILL UNIT 1 - File 2-12.1 Request that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a Quitclaim Deed for Parcel 1 of Twelveoak Hill Unit 1 to the County of Marin was held over to September 19th. RE: CROSSWALK - LAS PAVADAS AND ARIAS - File 11-7 Request of Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Edger, 889 Las Pavadas Avenue, San Rafael regarding the crosswalk adjacent to their property was presented. City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. informed the Council of the proble and was authorized to use the Public Works personnel to take care of the problem. f. RE: COMMENDATION - MRS. JOHN ARNDT - SIGN - File 102 Letter of Mrs. John H. Arndt commencing the Public Works Department regarding sign was noted. RE: FREEWAYS AND STATE HIGHWAYS - File 11-16 Letter from Brodie and Schwerin regarding the connection of the Francisco Boulevard off ramp with Irwin Street was presented. The matter was postponed to the meeting of September 19th for further discussions with the State Highway and the Northwestern Pacific Railroad. RE: PROCLAMATION (Minute for Peace) - File 110 Letter from Murie Hively Alstrom, Bay Area Representative, Minute for Peace regarding the participation of the San Rafael Fire Department by blowing the fire siren at twelve o'clock noon was presented. The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to inform Muriel Alstrom that the matter was placed on the agenda this meeet.ing, and to ask her if she wished it placed on the agenda so that she could be present and address the Council regarding the matter. RE: CONDEMNATION OF SCHOOL SITES - File 3-6 Letter from the San Rafael City Schools urging the Council to pass an ordinance based on recently adopte State enabling legislation called ''Kirk's Law''. The Council requested City Manager, Dan Andersen to place it on the agenda for the next meeting of the Marin Council of Mayors and Councilmen. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS - CITY STREETS - File 11-8 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. addressed the Council regarding the posting of tow -away sions in areas where resurfacing of the streets is bein done. The City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. informed -the City Engineer that the posting must be done 2 hours in advance. The Council authorized the Department of Public Works to post such signs in areas where construction is taking place. i u The Council discussed with Police Chief, Charles Chiesa, the price asked by the garage owners for towing away cars from a tow-away zone. The Chief informed the Council that they had set a price of $10.00 per car. The Council felt this to be tcmhigh and requested the Chief to discuss the matter further with the garage owners. RE: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF LAS GALTI NAS AVENUE - File 11-15.1 e_ -� — 3 L City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. informed the Council that the Joint Powers Agreement with the County, the School District, andthe City for the extension of Las Gallinas Avenue was in the process of being prepared and requested the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement when approved by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Joint Powers Agreement for the extension of Las Gallinas Avenue. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini -^ RE: PARKING METERS - File 11-18 The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to investigate the vacant lot on the easterly side of Cijos Street and Fourth Street as to whether it would be available for the installation of parking meter and what kind of financial deal could be worked out. RE: FUNDS AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS - File 8-14 City Manager, Dan Andersen presented a request from the Fire Commission that the Council appropriate $375.00 to pay for Firemen's physical examinations made by Dr. Rafael G. Dufficy. The Council refused the request and directed the City Manager to transfer from one of the Fire Department's budget accounts the necessary funds. RE: PERSONNEL - RESIGNATION OF WILLIAM M. VANING - File 7-5 x 7-6 The resignation of William M. Vaning, Tree Foreman, effective September 15th was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to retain Mr. Vaning as Consultant at $125.00 per month effective September 15th. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: STREET TREES AND SHRUBS - File 11-6 Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to place the-care of trees and landscaping under the jurisdiction of the Parks Commission. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini RE: PERSONNEL - POLICE CHIEF SALARY - File 101 x 9-3-30 A petition and request signed by 49 businessmen of San Rafael requesting that an adjustment be made re- garding the salary of the Chief of Police at once due to the opinion of the Attorney General has acknow- ledged that the wartime situation created by Viet Nam will permit ''in term'' increases for elected officials Mr. Cliff Lund addressed the Council regarding the matter and the Council discussed the Attorney General's opinion. There was no action. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to place the following on the regular payroll: i (a) Roy Hendricks, Patrolman, Police Dept. commencing September 1st, at the monthly salary of $579.00. .-� (b) Robert L. llilliams, Groundsman, Trees and Parkways commencing August 22nd, 1966 at the monthly salary of $464.00. (c) George R. Knowles, Groundsman, Trees and Parkways commencing August 22nd, 1966 at the monthly salary of $464.00. RE: CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE - T. A. SLATTERY - File 3-1 The claim of Thomas A. Salattery, 74 Robinhood Drive, San Rafael, for a broken window in the sum of $63.74 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to pay the claim. (City's liability policy has a $250.00 deductible) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Mayor Bettini All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated September 6th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: UNERAL FUND $ 22,555.06 U 599.41} SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 850.12 EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND 2,644.34 STORES FUND 484.54 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 84,088.50 PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 FUND 834.01 $ 111,966.01 Council adjourned to Monday, September 19th, 1966. O W. I RD CORNWELL, City erk Approved this Z "e 4ay of 19 In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, September 19th, 1966, at 8:00 o'clock 1 9 y P.M. Regular Meeting: Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman ,Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, the minutes of September 6th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: ELIZABETH WAY SANITARY SEWER - 42 -PROJECT 2003 (11-66) - File 4-1-139 The following bids were received, open and read: S. H. Cervantes, ,Jr. P.O. Box 475, Fairfax $ 8,234 Soiland Company, Inc. P.O. Box. 14, Novato 5,680 W. D. Coen Const. Company P.O. Box 62, Novato 9,500 Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. 1912 Redwood Highway Corte 4,487.50 Madera RESOLUTION NO. 3494 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Maggiora and Ghilotti, Inc.) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: DEMOLITION OF OLD CITY HALL - File 12-2 x 4-1-140 The following bids were received, open and read: Ghilotti Bros. 525 ,_'acoby Street $ 1~,395 Knapp Excavators Richmond, Calif. 5,770 LaVelle Construction Co. 9 Tartan Road,,Mill Valley 6,500 Cleveland Wrecking Company 2800 Third Street, S. F. 6,274 The matter was held over until October 3rd. RE: SAN RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN - File 115 Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum briefed the Council on the history of the general plan, and in- troduced Dan Coleman who described the area as revised which deletes the tideland area. Mr. Coleman described the working parts of the plan, the proposed traffic arteries, shcool locations, park sites, and the proposed general use of the land. Mrs. Gordon Dunn addressed the Council and asked'Mr. Coleman several questions. Mr. Richard Clarke, attorney, and spokesman for the Freitas Estate commented on the plan as proposed, and objected to certain proposals. Mr. Clarke requested that the following be spread on the Minutes ''The Freitas Estate appears at the public meeting on the San Rafael General Plan and protests the designation of lands owned by the Estate in Terra Linda as single family residential and is most particularly concerned about the single family residential designation of a 26 acre parcel, adjacent to the Terra Linda Hospital,, a 20 Acre parcel behind the Hartzell School and a 7 acre parcel adjacent to the meadows. The Estate further requests that by the passage of the General Plan the City is not prejudging the,precise zoning which said lands should carry and said land use designation on the General Plan should not be deemed to be an adjudication of the specific land use, density and zoning for the property,'' and requested that the minutes show that it was the consensus of the City Council that the General Plan is not a zoning map or specific program or regulation. The General Plan is a policy state- ment concerned with relationships more than with precised location or exact extent of individual uses or facilities. It is a general guide, not a set of regulations prescribing how individual properties can be used. Mr. Pagannini addressed the Council, and requested that his property be deleted from the plan. Mr. Roland Darnell of the County Planning staff said the same plan would be presented to the County Planning Commission as it was not within the City limits of San Rafael, and public hearings would be held there. The hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to pass Resolution No. 3495 which accepted the San Rafael General Plan and directed City Attorney, David Menary, Jr, to incoude in the resolution the subs,_ance of Paragraph 12 of the introduction to the General Plan, RESOLUTION NO. 3495 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFSAN RAFAEL APPROVING GENERAL PLAN. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: PUBLIC HEARING - EUGENE AUREGUY & HAROLD McKENZIE - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - File 10-5 Continued from meeting of September 6th, and continued to meeting of October 3rd. RE: APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - USE PERMIT 8-6667 - COLDWELL, BANKER AND COMPANY - File 10-5 Public hearing was declared open. Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum briefed the Council and pre- sented photos of the sign as it now exists, and inform ed the Council that it was the intention to move the sign, and illustrated the point to where it was to be moved. Mr. Harold Valcheschini of Coldwell, Banker and Company addressed the Council regarding the sign and its new location. The hearing was de- clared closed. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, to uphold the appeal. IH6 RE: TREES AND SHRUBS - TWELVEOAI< HILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - File 11-6 City Manager, Dan Andersen and Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles reported on their meeting with the Homeowners Association, and discussed the amount of money it would take to landscape the area. Mr. N. K. McAbee, Jr. of the Homeowners Association addressed the Council, and informed them that all they w ere requesting was the assistance in the digging of the holes for the planting of the shrubs, and maintenance after the divider strips had been planted. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the Public Works Department to dig the holes or have it done, but not to expend more than $750. Ayes: Councilmeo! Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: CITY STREET TREES AND PARK PROGRAM - File 11-6 Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, Charles Tacchi addressed the Council regarding the hirinc_ of a qualified Street Tree Foreman. The Council informed Mr. Tacchi that Mr. Vaning would be retained as a consultant on the trees, and that a new climber would be added to the tree staff which would take care of the necessary personnel. Mr. Scott Tilden addressed the Council stating that the care of trees is one job, and maintenance of par4's is another. The Council agreed that John Camelow be designated as Tree Leaderman and his pay be increased to $654.00 per month, -Range 12-E. - ��61 7- --:,- - RE: FREEWAYS AND STATE HIGHWAYS - CONNECTION OF FRANCISCO BOULEVARD ON RAMP WITH IRWIN STREET - File 11-16 Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles reported he had contacted the Public Utilities Commission and he was informed that if the Northwestern Pacific would agree to a crossing, the Public Utilities Commission would have no objection. He also reported that in discussions with the Northwestern Pacific they would want to be paid market value for the right of way obtained from them, and there would also be the small portion of the Rice and Shamrock properties to be obtained. Mr. Ben Ostlind, Art Brodie and Herman Dietch addressed the Council regarding the necessity of the road connection. Councilman Baar suggested that the City and property owners wort: out the project on a cooperative basis. The Council authorized Public Wor4s Director, Norris Rawles to prepare working drawnings. Mr. Herman Dietch addressed the Council regarding the condition of the Miracle Mile. RE: SETBACK - VERDI AND LISBON STREETS - Final Adoption - File 9 -8 -1 - CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 860 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael establishing and adopting setback linos on Verdi Street and on Lisbon Street, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 860 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Betti,ni Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - Final Adoption - File 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 861 - An ordinance amending Sections 14.92.030 and 14.92.040 of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to reduce the required two public hearings by the Planning Commission to a single public hearing on any proposed amendment to Title 14, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 861 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - Final Adoption - File 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. '862 - An ordinance of the City of -San Rafael amending Title 14, Zoning, of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to add Chapter 14.50, Planned Unit Development District or P -U -D District aid amending Chapter 14.12, Section 14.12.010 designation of districts, so asto add this new district knoll gas the Planned Unit Development District or P -U -D District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 862 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None :Absent: Councilmen: None RE: MT. TAMALPAIS GENERAL PLAN - Filel3-14 Letter from the Marin Conservation League requesting that the Council endorse the Marin Conservation League's Criteria for use of Mt. Tamalpais. Mr. Ed Tindle representing the league addressed the Council suggesting that the area be reserved from commercial use. Mr. C.F. Gilbert one of the group who had proposed the reconstruction of the railroad to the mountain top, and the operation of a restaurant there addressed the Council regarding the plan, and described the proposed operation of both the railroad and the restaurant. Mr. Francis Allen addressed the Council in favor of the reconstruction of the railroad al restaurant stating that it would provide a tourist attraction. No action. l RE: GLEN PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT 43 -PROJECT 2009 (9-66) - File 4-1-141 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented the plans and specifications for the above referred to pro -i j ect. n Id L_J L� r--• 1 99 RESOLUTION NO. 3496 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR 43 -PROJECT 2009 (9-66) GLEN PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ROBERT DOLLAR PARK SLIDE - File 126 Suparvisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles discussed with the Council the landslide adjacart to Robert Dollar Park. No action. RE: TWELVEOAK UNIT IV - GRANT OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STORM DRAIN - MARIN MASTER BUILDERS - File 2-4 Director of Public Works, Norris -Rawles presented two deeds for rights of way for maintenance of public storm drain in Twelveoak Unit IV. RESOLUTION NO. 3497 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTIN G GRANT OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT, (Marin Master Builders) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Saar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 3498 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT. (Marin Master Builders) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Saar, Barbier,Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: REPAIR OF STORM PUMP AT KERNER & BELLAM STREETS - File 12-9 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles addressed the Council regarding the storm pump at Kerner and Bellam Streets that it was in poor condition and needed repair work. The Council directed Mr. Rawles to employ an expert on pumps, and allocated $2,000.00 for repairs. RE: TWELVEOAK HILL UNIT 1 - File 2-12.1 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented a Quitclaim Dee for a parcel of land in Twelveoak Hill Unit 1 adjacent to Lucas Valley Road conveying the parcel to the County of Marin which was to be used for the widening of Lucas Valley Road. ,Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Quitclaim Deed. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Saar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION PROGRAM - File 10-1 Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum introduced Mr. Duncan and Mr. Jones of Duncan and Jones who were making a study and report on the proposed revision program. Mr. Warren Jones addressed the Council and reviewed a portion of the report. They informed the Council that the study and recommendation would cost approximately $14,100.00, and it would take approximately twelve months to complete the program. The Council took no action unitl they had selected and appointed a City Planner. RE: SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS - APPOINTMENT OF HOUSING BOARD - File 9-3-32 x 3-3 Letter from Jack K. Coates,;,hief Building Inspector regarding the appointment of a housing or governing board to review the sub -standard structures and living units which should be abated. This procedure would conform to the state housing law. Mr. Coates informed the Council that the healthofficer had con- demned one structure, and that there were others in the vicinity which should be abated. The Council requested Mr. Coates to provide them with some reading matter on the state housing law, and authorized him as the Chief Building Inspector to proceed with abatement proceedings on the structure which had been con- demned by the health officer. RE: SERVICE RISER PIPE NO. A- 46LE2 FOR DE LA GUERRA STREET - File 4-4 An agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company covering a service riser pipe on De La Guerra Street in the vicinity of Santa Margarita Park was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Saar, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign said agreement. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Saar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: TRAILER MOUNTED LEAF LOADER - File 4-2-69 Plans and specifications for the purchase of One (1) Trailer -Mounted, Suction Unit for Vacuum Collection and Mulching of Leaves was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3499 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1) TRAILER -MOUNTED, ENGINE -DRIVEN, SUCTION UNIT FOR VACUUM COLLECTION AND MULCHING OF LEAVES. AMU Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None (Bid opening Friday, September 30th, 1966 at 2:00 P.M.) i RE: FREEWAYS AND STATE HIGHWAYS - File 11-16 Letter from Homer C. Richards regarding the connection of the Second Street on-ramp with Irwin Street w as noted. RE: CLAIM FOR MRS. EDITH THOMAS - File 3-1 The claim of Mrs. Edith Thomas against the City of San Rafael for $5,000 for failureto notify the in- sured of the intention of the City to terminate the policy with the West Coast Life Insurance Company was presented and referred to our insurance carrier and City Attorney. i RE: STREET LIGHTING - File 11-4 Letter from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company regarding the conversion of the Canal District from incandescent to mercury vapor street lights would result in a more modern and attactive neighborhood, 2nd would be of no cost to the City, and actually would amount to a small reduction in the monthly light bill. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to proceed with the conversion as stated in their letter and shown on the attached map. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: TRAFFIC SIGNALS - File 11-10 The Council requested the Public Works Department to make an attempt to synchronize the traffic signals] on Second Street. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, t6 promote David Marriott from Junior Civil Engineer to Assistant Civil Engineer at a salary of $795.00 per month effective September 16th, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing LaVon F. Eller on the regular payroll as Jr. Accountant at the monthly salary of $565.00 per month effective September 16th, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier to grant Walter Mick 5% pay raise. The motion failed due to a lack of a second. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Aby, to grant Alvin E. Engen, Engineer in the Fire Department sick leave for ninety days effective October 1st, 1966. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier; Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent; Councilmen: None RE: PERSONNEL -- FRE',7-1 A contract between the firm of Coates, Herfurth and England, Consulting Actuaries and the City of San Rafael for making the quadrennial valuation was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman'Jensen, authorizing City Manager, Dan Andersen to sign the agreement. RE: ANNEXATION AND ANNEXATION PROCEDURES - File 5-2 The Council authorized City Manager, Dan Andersen to protest the Marin Municipal Water District claim for an annexation fee. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated September 19th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND STORES FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 FUND Council adjourned. $ 6,100.24 992.66 38.32 11,113.14 2,247.00 327.16 7,782-74 11.42 $ 28,612.68 I'll . CLIF ORD CORNWELL, City e Approved this day of MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL o o i In the Council Chammbers of the City of San Rafael, Wednesday, September 20th, 1966 at 9:00 o'clock P.M. Special Meeting: Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Absent: Fred E. Jensen, Councilman The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bettini. A resolution awarding the contract for the Demolition of the Old City Hall to Ghilotti Bros. was presented. /-/-/`-e RESOLUTION NO. 3500 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT. (Ghilotti Bros.) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Jensen There being no further business, the Council adjourned. c W. CLIFFO D CORNWELL, City C rk n Approved this 2 day of 19 (z MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL 202 In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, October 3rd, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Saar, Councilman -Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilrpan Aby, seconded by Councilman Saar, the minutes of September 19th, and September 28th , 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: GLEN PARK AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT - File 4-1-141 The following bids were received, opened ancf read: Ceccotti & Son of Marin, Inc. 5760 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera $ 2,943.00 A.J. Bresnan Company 11 Jacoby Street, Sari Rafael 3,087.34 Maggiora & Ghulotti, Inc. 1912 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera 3,085.50 Ghilotti Bros. 525 Jacoby Street, San Rafael 3,038.80 RESOLUTION NO. 3501 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Ceccotti & Son of Marin, Inc.). Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Saar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None E: PUBLIC HEARING EUGENE AUREGUY & HAROLD McKENZIE - APPEAL DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION - File 1C The hearing was declared open. Mr. McKenzie withdrew his appeal. The hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to deny the appeal. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - HIGHWAY 17 - File 11-16 Mr. C. H. Greene, Engineer from the State Division of Highways addressed the Council and by an aerial photo with the assistance of Mr. Gene Hardin described the different locations of the routes proposed in the connection of Highway 17 with Sir Francis Drake Highway in the vicinity ofSan Geronimo. Mr. Hardin with the aid of an overhead projector showed illustrations of the different routes together with some of the proposed construction of the overhead sections, and some of the depressed sections. The Council dis-1 cussed with Mr. Greene the different locations and the time element of construction. The Council questioned Mr. Greene about the timing of the construction of 101 hhrough San Rafael. Mr. Greene informed the Council that it was a matter of budgeting the funds. He announced that the proposed routes and maps would be on display at the Pacific Gas and Electric Building in San Rafael November 7th from 2:00 P.M. { and that there would be a public hearing November 14th at 10:00 A.M. at the Northgate Theater. Letter from the Board of Supervisors requesting that each city involved in the routing of Highway 17 send a representative to the County Planning Commission hearing scheduled for October the 19th and that the representative be prepared to express the city's thoughts. In this manner it was hoped that the three cities and the county would be able to present a unified choice of the route location. RE: REPORT OF BID OPENING FOR ONE (1) TRAILER -MOUNTED, SUCTION UNIT FOR VACUUM COLLECTION AND MULCHING OF LEAVES - File 4-2-69 4 The following bids were received, and opened at 2;00 P.M. September 30th: Base Alternate A. L. Young Machinery Company 179 Utah Avenue. So. San Francisco $ 2,917.20 $ 3,047.20 Russell, Inc. 2556 Lafayette, Santa Rosa 2,958.80 3,143.80 Western Traction Company 3402 Enterprise Ave. Hayward 3,601.52 RESOLUTION NO. 3502 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT. (A.L. Young Machinery Co.) Ayes: Councilman: Aby, Saar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE;_ APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO OPERATE AN AMBULANCE - CAL-MARIN, INC. OF NOVATO - File 9-9 The application for license to operate vehicles carrying passengers for hire from the Cal -Marin Ambulance, Inc, was presented, Mr. Michael M. Manick, President addressed the Council regarding his application stating that he was now operating in San Rafael and had County contracts and wished to maintain one vehicle in San Rafael. RESOLUTION NO. 3503 - A RESOLUTION FINDING OPERATION OF AN AMBULANCE SERVICE IS NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE OF SAN RAFAEL. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Saar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: TERRA LINDA UNIT 25 - File 5 -5 - Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum presented a request by subdivider, Calvin B. Wheeler that he be granted an extension of one year or until October 13th, 1967 to file the final map. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, extending the time for filing the final map of Terra Linda Unit 25 for one year. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: MAP OF MARIN CENTER - File 5-5 Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum presented a request by the subdivider, Bell, Braverman & Gonzales that the time for the filing of the final map be extended one year or until October l3th, 1967. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, extending the time for the filing of the -Final map for one year. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: LOCH LOMOND UNIT 9 - FINAL MAP - File 5-1-189 Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented the Final map together with the necessary agreement and bonds for Council approval. RESOLUTION NO. 3504 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED "LOCH LOMOND UNIT NINE' Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: COUNTY COURT HOUSE SITE REZONING - File 10-1 x 124 Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum discussed with the Council the rezoning of the Court House site referring to his letter dated September 30th, 1966, requesting guidance from the Council in the formation of the zoning. The -three points were as follows: 1. Does the Council agree with the Planning Staff and the parking consultant that parking must be achieved on the site? 2. Does the Council accept the procedures for financing the parking facility as outlined by the financial consultants (either Stone E Youngberg or Blythe and Company)? 3. Does the Council agree with and support a planned approach to surface development? By this is meant specific approval requirements for building locations, amount of coverage, landscaped areas, height limitations, exterior design, limited uses, and complete review of plans. Motion was made by Councilran Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, to use the above three questions in determining their recommendation for rezoning. Note: The Stone and Youngberg and Blythe and Company financing studies were made at the request of the County of Marin. RE: STREET NAME CHANGES - File 11-2 The request to change the name of West Railroad Avenue to Castro Avenue in its entirety and to change Castro Lane to Walter Lane in its entirety was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3505 - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENAMING OF CASTRO LANE TO WALTER LANE. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 3506 - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENAMING OF WEST RAILROAD AVENUE TO CASTRO AVENUE. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar; Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: OLD CITY HALL PARKING LOT - FIFTH AND A STREETS - 51 -PROJECT 2002 (14-66) - File 12-2 x 4-1-114-& RESOLUTION NO. 3507 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR 51 -PROJECT 2002 (14-66) CITY PARKING LOT, FIFTH AND "A" STREETS. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen andMayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None Bids to be opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. on Monday, the 17th day of October 1966. RE: STRIPING OF "LEFT TURN" LANES ON "D" STREET - File 11-1 Public Works Director, Norris Rawles and City Engineer, Ely CaillOUette, Jr. discussed the striping of a "Left Turn Lane" on "D" Street which would require the removal of some parking meters between Second Z U14 and Third Streets. The matter was referred back to the Traffic Committee. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS-- CITY STREETS - File 11-8 Public Works Director, Norris Rawles reported that the Traffic Committee had recommended that there be parking anytime on the Frontage Road, West side from Terra Linda Interchange South to City Limit Line. RESOLUTION NO. 3508 - A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND DESCRIBING NO PARKING AREA. (West side from Terra Linda Interchange South to City Limit Line) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None The Public Works Director also recommended that there be no parking anytime on Laurel Place on the Souti side from Robert Dollar Drive, easterly for approximately 300 lin, feet. The Council requested that this matter be carried over. RE: SAN RAFAEL PARK UNIT 4 - File 5-5 x 5-1-190 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented an agreement for the completion of a portion of the subdivision improvements together with the necessary bond. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the said agreement. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: REZONING - 390 LAS GALLINAS AVENUE (Richfield Service Station Property - Northgate Shopping Center Unit 3) - File 10-3 The above rezoning from "U" Unclassified to C -2-H was initiated by Atlantic Richfield Company. November the 7th was set as the date for a public hearing. RE: SAN RAFAEL CAYES UNIT 1 - File 5-1-147 Request for the reversion of the above subdivision to acreage was presented. November the 7th was set as the date for a public hearing. RE: SETBACKS - File 9-8-1 The Council discussed the building being constructed by Tarrant which affects the setback on Verdi Stre The amount of $150.00 was allocated for the appraisal of said property. RE: PARKING LOT AND OFF-STREET PARKING - File 12-14 The Council discussed the advisability of installing parking meters on the lot at the southeast corner of Cijos and Fourth Street, The Council authorized City Manager, Dan Andersen to negotiate with the owner for the use of the lot offering to share on a fifty-fifty basis, the revenue from the one hour meters as a rental for the lot, however, there would be a minimum of three months use after the install tion of the meters. The Council discussed the advisability of renting the surplus parking spaces on the new City Hall parkii lot. It was agreed the rental would be $10.00 per month or $9.00 on a years lease. R_t: PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES - File 12-15 City Manager, Dan Andersen informed the Council that the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitation District was asking $100 per acre as an annexation fee, and requested the Council that he be authorized to request the district to waive the fee, and to sign the request for annexation of Santa Margarita Park into the district. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the above requests. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None RE: PROPERTY LEASED TO OTHERS - File 2-8 The Council requested City Manager, Dan Andersen to reactivate a rental agreement with Doug Dicker, and further requested that a diagram of all of the Francisco Boulevard property being leased be prepared. RE: SAN PEDRO ROAD CONSTRUCTION - File 4-13-14 Due to complaints from residents in the Loch Lomond, Glenwood and Peacock Gap areas regarding the delay in the completion of the construction of San Pedro Road, Public Works Director was directed to write the Marin County Public Works Department requesting that they speed up the construction. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 t. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the following personn�I actions: �05 (a) Frederick Bishop - Public Works Department requests change from P-laintenance Man I to Maintenance Man II at the monthly salary of $538,00 (Range 11-B) commencing October 1st, 1966, to fill existing vacancy. (b) Robert Stumm - Public Works Department requests change from Maintenance Man II to Sweeper Operator at the monthly salary of $654.00 (Range 12-E) com- mencing October 1st, 1966. Authorization to place William C. English on the regular payroll as Maintenance Man I, at the monthl-,- salary of $464.00, commencing October lst, 1966, to fill existing vacancy. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated October 3rd, 1966, and now on File in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND $ 25,677.68 PARKS FUP.D 393.17 SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 525.19 EQUIPiiENT & REPLACEMENT FUND 2,015.87 STORES FUND 404.15 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 51,568.33 PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 270.91 $ 80,855.30 Council adjourned to Monday, October 17th, 1966. Al proved this of 19 % MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL 'W In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, October 17th, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman ' Fred E. Jensen, Councilman i Absent: Louis H. Baar, Councilman € Harry A. Barbier, Councilman On motion of Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, the minutes of October 3rd, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: COURT HOUSE SITE DEVELOPMENT - File 124 Fred F. Enemark, Chairman of a three-man courthouse property committee addressed the Council regarding the use of the property and recommended that Stone and Youngberg financial report be used and suggested that a joint meeting of the Council and County Supervisors be held to coordinate the City and County's action. No action. RE: OLD CITY HALL PARKING LOT - F1FTH AND ''A'' STREETS - 51 -PROJECT 2002 (14-66) - File 12-2 x 4-1-142 The following bids were received, opened and read: W. K. McLellan Company 120 Woodside Drive, San Anselmo $ 7,026.00 Ghilotti Bros. Inc. 525 Jacoby Street, San -Rafael 6,939.80 E. A. Forde Company 101 Hwy. Corte Madera 8,929.50 Ceccotti & Son of Marin 5760 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera 8,685.80 0. C. Jones and Sons 4th and Cedar Streets, Berkeley 9,070.00 A. J. Bresnan Company 11 Jacoby Street, San Rafael 7,485.74 RESOLUTION N0. 3509 - RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT. (Ghilotti Bros. Inc.) Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Bear, Barbier RE: CITY HALL - CHANGE ORDER 1,10. 37 - File 12-2 x,, 4-1-120 Change Order No. 37 was presented. (a) cancels Change Order No. 31 (b) additional $43.68 (c) Credit $496.95, total credit $453.27. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to approve Change Order No. 37. Vote: all ayes Absent: Baar and Barbier RE: DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AGREEMENT - RIC E LANE AND FRANCISCO BOULEVARD - File 4-10-39 i City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. presented an agreement with the State Division of Highways whereby the State will relocate a Fire hydrant at Rice and Francisco Boulevard at no cost to the City. RESOLUTION NO. 3510 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A UTILITIES AGREEMENT. Vote: all ayes Absent: Baar and Barbier RE: REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION - File 8-14 Orrin 1-Iendling, Finance Director requested the Following appropriations: Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to transfer $2,165 from the General Fund Unallocated Reserve to the following accounts: Account 1-012-650 - $1,285 for the cost of demolishing a service station located on Francisco Boulevard - City Property. Account 1-107-680 - $880.00 for the cost of installing water meters in the traffic island of Las Gallinas. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to transfer $7,000.00 from the Equip- ment and Replacement Fund to Account 31 for the purchase oftwO i ton pickup, and one 12 ton dump truck. Vote: all ayes Absent: Baar and Barbier RE: PURCHASE OF STEAM CLEANING EQUIPMENT - File 4a12—�f Postponed purchase of Steam Cleaning Equipment. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS - CITY STREETS - File 11-8 x 4-3-3 3 Postponed calling bids on towing away illegally parked vehicles on city streets. RE: A11ENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE - CHAPTER14.72 - File 10-3 November 7th, 1966 was set as the date for a public hearing on an amendment to the zoning ordinance whit would permit rubbish dumps in any zoning district in the City by a use permit. . � i RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing to place Larry Petretti on the regular payroll as Maintenance Man 1, Public Works Department, commencing October 17th, at the monthly salary of $464.00 (Range 9-A.. Vote: all ayes Absent: Baar and Barbier. RE: APPOINTMENT OF CITY PLANNER - File 9-3-17 x 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, appointing Herbert G. Hotchner as Planning Director at the monthly salary of $1,000.00, tentative effective date November 3rd to November 14th. Vote: all ayes Absent: Baar and Barbier RE: WIDENING OF RESERVOIR ROAD - File 4-10-37 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr, reported that the Public Works Department is ready to start on the widening of Reservoir Road, using City crews but not to exceed $2,000.00 RE: SEA SCOUT SHIP #20 - PAINT HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS - File 9-10. Request from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America to grant permission to the Sea Scouts Ship #20 to contact residents of the City of San Rafael (Glenwood Subdivision or Terra Linda) re- garding solicit to paint house numbers on the curbs as a Fund Raising Campaign. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, granting the Sea Scouts permission. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ;rdered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated October 17th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's Office to which re- ference is hereby made for further particulars: Council adjourned. GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 $ 19,937.31 307.40 72.85 26,456.45 3,578.22 119,o65.10 500.00 � 1169,917.33 W. CLIFFORD CORNWELL, City C1 erk By RENEE J. BUR 0, D uty City Clerk Approved this day of r -Ca- 1966. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF N RAFAEL c In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, November 7th, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H, Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Counciman On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, the minutes of October 17th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member were approved. s� RE: SAN RAFAEL CAYES UNIT ONE - PUBLIC HEARING - REVERSION TO ACREAGE - File 1-147 Acting City Planner, Charles Linthicum briefed the Council by report and diagram on the proposal to con- vert the final map of San Rafael Cayes Unit One to acreage. The Council discussed with the City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. the legal aspects of the assessment district bonds on the various parcels as shown on the assessment disgram if it were reverted to acreage. Mr. La Noue of Dan Coleman and Associates office addressed the Council stating that the assessment district bonds would still apply to the parcels as shown on the recorded assessment diagram, however, he said that the developer intended to pay off the bonds on the parcels where the proposed development was to take place. The Council continued the matter to December 5th for further information. RE: PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING RICHFIELD SERVICE STATION PROPERTY, NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER UNIT THREE - File 10-3 Charles Linthicum, Acting City Planner briefed the Council with a report and a diagram on the proposed rezoning from "U" Unclassified to C -2-H. An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Sec- tion 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to reclassify certain real prop- erty from a "U" (Unclassified) District to a C -2-H (General Commercial and Combined - H) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 863 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT RUBBISH DUMPS - File 10-3 Public hearing was declared open. Charles Linthicum, Acting City Planner briefed the Council by report and verbally on the thinking of the Planning Commission and discussed with the Council the proposed ordi- nance and its relation to the general plan. Warren McGuire, attorney, representing the San Quentin dump presented arguments against amending the present ordinance. The public hearing was declared closed. The Council took no action. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS - CITY S'T'REETS - File 11-8 x 4-3-33 The above matter was continued to November the 21st. RE: PROPERTY LEASED TO OTHERS - File 2-8 The Council discussed the future of the Francisco Boulevard property. The matter was referred to the Planning Commission and the City Manager for recommendations and requested that the Coleman report be reactivated. City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that Doug Dicker, Chrysler -Plymouth dealer had given up the area he had been renting. The Council requested that the matter be carried on the agenda for future action. RE: SUBDIVISIONS - File 5-1 The Council discussed the working and the proposed ordinance which would require a preliminary soils re- port in subdivisions and specifying the conditions under which a soil investigation of each lot is re- quired. The matter was continued to December 5th for further study. RE: STREET TREES AND SHRUBS - File 11-6 An ordinance placing the trees under the jurisdiction of the Park Department was presented by City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael placing trees under the jurisdiction of the Park Department, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 864 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: TAXICABS AND AUTOMOBI-LES FOR HIRE - AMBULANCES - File 9-10 x 9 -9 - Mayor Bettini briefed the Council on problems which have arisen from granting the Cal -Marin Ambulance Company a business license. Mr. Colin Claxon, attorney, for the Cal -Marin Ambulance addressed the Council and exIilained the situation which has arisen due to the application of another ambulance company which would have its headquarters in Point Reyes. It has been the policy of the Board of Supervisors to dis- trict areas to be served by the different companies, and the communications center allocates the calls where the service of two companies would overlap. Mr. Richard Clarke, attorney, representing the United Ambulance presented other facts regarding the conditions regarding the operation of the ambulance service, and informed the Council that his company would probably withdraw their emergency service if their calls were cut in half because of the cost to maintain standby equipment. The Council discussed the matter and the consensus of opinion was that the ambulance service was a county- wide service, and any allocation of calls or districting should be authorized by the Board of Supervisors and directed that the County Administrator be so notifed. C)Ou RE: CITY HALL - USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS - File 12-2 Councilman Aby suggested to the Council that they offer the use of the Council Chambers to the San Rafael Board of Education to hold their meetings. The Council agreed unanimously.. The Council discussed the use of the Chambers by various groups and agreed that there be regulations drawn up for the use of the Chambers, and that the applications for its use now 6n file be held in abeyance until the regulations have been established. 4/-/-3 -1 q RE: LANDSCAPING PLAN - SOUTH SAN PEDRO ROAD - Filey Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented the county landscaping plan for South San Pedro Road informing the Council that the plan had been approved by the San Rafael Park and Recreation Department, and the work was to be done under the joint powers agreement with the County of Marin. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, approving the plan as presented. Vote: all ayes. RE: AGREEMENT - PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR RISER PIPE NO. A-4648 - File 4-4 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented an agreement covering a Service Riser Pipe No. A- 4648 for De La Guerra Road, San Rafael. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the above agreement. Vote: all ayes. RE: MOORE HILL SUBDIVISION - File 5-1-181 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented an agreement for tree planting with the necessary bond for the above subdivision. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the above referred to agreement. Vote: all ayes. RE: CITY PARKING LOT, FIFTH AND "A" STREETS - 51 -PROJECT 2002 (14-66) - File 4-1-142 Request from Ghilotti Bros, to extend the completion date due to the delay in receiving the electrolier. RESOLUTION NO. 3511 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. (November 21st, 1966) Vote: all ayes. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT GLENWOOD FORREST UNIT ONE - PAUL K. McMULLEN - File 2-11 Request for an encroachment permit to build a retaining wall on a drainage easement by Paul K. McMullen was presented by Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to grant Encroachment Permit No. 132. Vote: all ayes. RE: TRAFFIC AND TRAFIC CONTROL - File 11-10 The Traffic Committee recommended that the yellow flasher signal at Belle Avenue and Irwin Street be re- moved. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the removal of the flasher signal at Belle Avenue and Irwin Street. Vote: all ayes. Signalization at Third and Lindaro Street was discussed. No action. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - FALSE ARREST - ALEXANDER Y. WATSON - File 3-1 Claim of Alexander Y. Watson of 156 Blackstone, San Rafael, as prepared by Russ & Benson, attorneys, for being falsely imprisoned and unjustly assaulted was presented. The matter was noted and referred to the City's insurance carrier, and City Attorney. A letter from Blanche A. Abrams, 1232 Irwin Street notifying the City that she slipped and fell on broken sidewalk in front of the Albert Building on "B" Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets was pre- sented, and referred to the City Attorney. RE: TWELVEOAK HILL UNIT 5 - File 5-1-174 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented and agreement for maintenance of subdivision improve- ments together with the necessary bond, and also an agreement for tree planint which was also accompanied by the necessary bond for the above referred to subdivision. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the two agreements. Vote: all ayes. �1U RE: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS - File 100 x 6-0 Letter of complaint from Mrs. Raymond Jeffs about not receiving a notice that interest was due on the assessment on her property. City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell informed the Council that he had written Mrs. Jeffs regarding the city's position in the matter. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - MRS. HENRY D. BRAINERD - File 3-1 Claim of Mrs. Henry D. Brainerd for damage to her automobile was presented and denied because the pole is approximately 15'`1 back of the face of the curb. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to deny the claim. Vote: all ayes. RE: APPEAL DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION - SAN RAFAEL SANITATION DISTRICT - File 10-8 The approval of the tentative map of Peacock Gap Unit Six by the Planning Commission was appealed by the San Rafael Sanitation District. November the 21st was set as the date for a public hearing. RE: FUND AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS - File 8-14 Request of Joseph D. Rodota, Director of Parks andRecreation for the appropriation of approximately $950. to repair the roof on the grandstand at Albert Park, and informing the Council there were sufficient funds in the unallocated reserve in the Park Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, to transfer $950.00 to Budget Account 11-113-685 to accomplish the needed work. Vote: all ayes. Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles informed the Council that the roof on the Corporation Yard, Storage Shed was in very poor condition and was in need of repair. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, appropriating $800.00 from unallocated surplus to Budget Account 1-102-685 to accomplish the necessary work. Vote: all ayes. RE: SIGNS - File 125 x 119 Letter from the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to place welcome signs both on the north and south entrances to San Rafael, on Highway 101. This particular request is to place a sign on the right of way adjacent to the cul-de-sac of Francisco Boulevard, and the San Rafael Canal. The Council found no objections and gave permission to place the sign providing they proceed through the normal channels. Viz (Planning Commission) RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the following personnel to be placed on the regular payroll: A. Doris C. Bachman, Steno -Clerk, City Manager's Department, commencing October 24, 1966 at the monthly salary of $420.00. B. Ernest Tanzi, Automotive Mechanic, Garage, commencing November 11, 1966 at the monthly salary of $638.00. C. Gene Howell, (Tree Climber) Maint. Man II, Parks Dept. (Tree Division) commencing November 7, 1966 at the monthly salary of $512.00. Vote: all ayes. Councilman Jensen requested the Council to evaluate the hiring of a full time Marine Electrician to maintain the electric motors within the City. �-�-L 9-3-90 All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated November 7th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND $ 30,641.93 PARKS FUND 1,130.01 SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 576.10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 84,452.30 EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND 4,468.62 STORES FUND 50.23 PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 10 114.74 $ 131!433-93 Council adjourned to Monday, November 21st, 1966 W. CLIFFORD/CORNWELL, City C-Nrk Approved this day of - + 19 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, November 21st, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, the minutes of November 7th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - SAN RAFAEL SANITARY DISTRICT - File 10-8 The appeal by the San Rafael Sanitation District on the approval of the tentative map of Peacock Gap Unit Six was declared open. Letter from D. M. Christensen Construction Company requesting that the public hearing be continued to December 5th, 1966, to enable his attorney, William G. Corrigan to in- estiatei the matter further. The hearing was continued to December 5th, 1966. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 863 - REZONING 390 LAS GALLINAS AVENUE - Final Adoption - File 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 863 - An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to reclassify certain real property from a "U" (Unclassified) District to A C -2-H (General Commercial and Combined -H) and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 863 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 864 - PLACING TREES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT - File 11-6. The Council discussed certain wording in the ordinance as published. Action was postponed to December 5th, 1966. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS ON CITY STREETS (Bid on Tow-aways) - File 11-8 Continued to December 5th, 1966. RE: RETIREMENT SYSTEM - File 7-1 Report from Orrin Wendling, Finance Director was discussed. The Council requested a more complete re- port on the information the actuarial study would provide. Continued to December 5th, 1966. RE: FIRE STATION NO. 5 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - File 4-1-131 Change Order No. 2 was presented by Hooper, Olmsted & Emmons, architects. Credit for 240 lineal feet of driven timber piles which was not installed, deduct $1200. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving the change order. Vote: all ayes. RE: SANTA MARGARITA VALLEY PARK - File 4-1-134 The request of A. J. Bresnan Company for an extension of the completion date of the project to December 16th, 1966 was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3512 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. (December 16, 1966) Vote: all ayes. RE: CITY HALL - File 12-2 x 4-3-27 City Manager, Dan Andersen rep6rted on his arbitration with Carl Gromme of the San Rafael Architects Associated assisted by John James, Inspector of the job, stating that the other architexts in the associa- tion would have to approve the negotiated price. The Council requested the City Manager to review the construction completion date, and if it conformed to the contract, plus allowable extension. RE: COUNTY SERVICE AREA - File 9-3-30 The Council discussed the proposal by the County of Marin to create a County Service Area which would operate the police service throughout the County which would alleviate the tax burden in urban areas. City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. was directed to prepare a resolution requesting that the City of San Rafael be eliminated from the County Service District. Continued to December 5th, 1966. RE: SAN RAFAEL CAYES - File 6-19 Letter from L. H. Lincoln Corporation requesting that the completion date of the levee work in accordance to their agreement be extended. 21 3 The Glens Falls Insurance Company consented to the extension of time to March 15th, 1968. RESOLUTION NO. 3513 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENT WORK. (March 15, 1966) Vote: all ayes. RE: EXCAVATION AND GRADING - File 12=17 The Council discussed the general policy for handling the inspection of the construction of driveways on private property. Construction is permitted under a building permit, but the design and supervision of the project is done by the owners soil or civil engineer. The Public Works and Building Department was directed to recommend a general policy for the inspection of the construction, and to be presented on December 5th, 1966. LLO RE: MONTEC11% PARK ACQUISITION - File 12-5 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that they were still negotiating for the purcahse of the above re- ferred to propos..ed Park. The matter was continued to December 5th, 1966. RE: RECREATION PROGRAM - File 4-7-1 Letter from Joseph D. Rodota, Director, Parks and Recreation regarding the meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission, and discussed the financial arrangement for continuing the School -City Recrea- tion Program. Mr. Rodota presented a schedule of the tax rate to be allocated by the City Schools for their participation in the Recreation Program which would take effect in 1967-68 program. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving the schedule as presented. RE: ONE (1) 1967 MODEL GASOLINE MOTORIZED HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS AND CAB - File 4-2-70 Plans and specifications were presented for the purchase of One (1) 1967 Model Gasoline Motirized Heavy Duty Truck Chassis and Cab. RESOLUTION NO. 3515 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1967 MODEL GASOLINE MOTORIZED HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS AND CAB. (Bid Opening 2:00 P.M. December 5th, 1966. Vote: all ayes. RE: LINDARO STREET IMPROVEMENT 43 -PROJECT 2001 (7-66) - File 4-1-137 Letter from A. J. Bresnan Company requesting that the completion date of the above project be extended to December 15th, 1966 was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3514 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. (Dec. 15, 1966) Vote: all ayes. RE: MARIN COUNTY COURT HOUSE - File 124 Letter from Marin Lodge No. 191 Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California regarding their participation in any ceremony that would commemorate the cornerstone in the County Court House providing it is razed was noted. RE: SAN RAFAEL PUBLIC LIBRARY - File 12-8 Letter from the Board of Trustees that preliminary plans for the entrance on the East side of the Library are completed, and that the working drawings and cost estimate should be ready for Council consideration very shortly was noted. RE: CLAIM AGAINST CITY - JOHN S. KEAN - File 3-1 The claim of John S. Kean against the County of Marin, City of San Rafael and the Department of Public Works for personal injuries was presented. City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. advised the Council to take no action. RE: CLAIM OF CHARLES H. TORRES - File 3-1 Claim of Charles H. Torres against the City as a result of injury in an auto accident on San Pedro Road was presented. Motion wasmade by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, do deny the claim and was referred to the insurance carrier. RE: MARINA VISTA IMPROVEMENT CLUB VS. MARIN YACHT CLUB AND CITY OF SAN RAFAEL - File 2-1-6 x 3-2 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. explained to the Council the issues involved in the above referred to complaint for injuction, to declare void and cancel boundary agreement, and to prevent breach and compel performance of public trust. The Council requested that the City Attorney take the service of Summons against individual Councilmen, RE: SANTA MARGARITA VALLEY PARK - File 2-1-31 Resolution No. 698 of the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District which accepts the sanitary sewerage facilities which the City must gurantee against defective materials and faulty workmanship for a period of one year, shall furnish any easements or rights of way necessary, and provide ''as -built'' drawings, and pay all necessary fees and charges. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement as to the conditions provided for in said Resolution No. 698. Vote: all ayes. RE: EASEMENT - COLEMAN SCHOOL PROPERTY - File 2-11 Request from the Elementary School District for permission to encroach with a building over the drainage easement through the lands of the Coleman School Property. The matter was discussed with the City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. and he suggested that a simple agreement for the encroachment permit be drawn. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement as proposed by the City Attorney. Vote: all ayes. City Manager, Dan Andersen was directed to notify the school district that authorization was given for the encroachment, and theycould proceed with their building program. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the following on the regular payroll: Leo C. Parachini on the regular payroll as Gardener, at the monthly salary of $512.00, com- mencing November 21st, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing an extended leave of absence to Jesse H. Stewart, Building Inspector. Vote: all ayes. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated November 21st, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: •+Counc i 1 adjourned. GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND STORES FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 $ 8,942.96 983.01 112.54 10,294.09 6,626.23 1,322.81 9,013.25 448.31 $ 37,743.20 v_ V 6 W. CLIFFOR CORNWELL, Cit Clerk Approved th i s day of �¢ �vcZvt; 19 61 Y MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, December 5th, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman ?�5 On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of November 21st, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - SAN RAFAEL SANITATION DISTRICT - File 10-8 Public hearing was declared open. Mr. D. M. Christensen requested that the hearing be continued to December 19th. The public hearing was declared closed. The Council discussed withMr. Christensen certain portions of the subject matter which was declared to be off the record. Hearing continued to December 19th. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - SAN RAFAEL CAYES - REVERSION TO ACREAGE - File ;V- 1-147 Public hearing was declared open. At the request of the L. H. Lincoln Corporation, the matter was con- tinued to December 19th to enable them to adequately answer questions regarding the bond holders. The public hearing was declared closed, and continued to December 19th. RE: HOUSE MOJING FROM THIRD AND UNION TO FRANCISCO BOULEVARD PROPERTY - File 11-1 Mr. Ed Ghirardo, a Certified Public Accountant of 525 Jacoby Street addressed the Council regarding the moving of the apartments located at Union and Third Streets which will be the site of the Mayfair Market, to the property formerly leased by the Standard Oil Company from the City for loading on barges to be transported to Benecia. Mr. Ghirardo discussed the time of moving and other technical phases of the apartments. The Council directed Mr. Ghirardo to present his proposal in writing. RE: FREEWAYS AND STREET HIGHWAYS - File 11-16 Mr. Jack Alvarado, Secretary of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce presented a letter to Mayor Bettini equesting that the connection between Francisco Boulevard Extension to Irwin Street be completed as soon as possible by accelerating the obtaining of rights-of-way and construction. Mr. Ben Ostlind also addressed the Council on the matter requesting action. The Council directed CityManager, Dan Andersen to prepare a report on the negotiations for the necessary rights-of-way to make the connections between these streets. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE N0. 865 - PLACING TREES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT - File 11-6 Charter Ordinance No. 865 replaces Charter Ordinance No. 864 which was passed to print but not adopted. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael placing trees under the jurisdiction of the Park Department, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 865 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, towit: Vote: all ayes. RE: COUNTY SERVICE AREA - File 9-3-30 The Council discussed the proposal of the County to form County Service Area for police protection. RESOLUTION NO. 3516 - RESOLUTION URGING THE CREATION OF A COUNTY SERVICE AREAS. Vote: all ayes. RE: EXCAVATION AND GRADING - GENERAL POLICY - File 12-17 The Public Works Department and Building Department were directed to give a progress report on the genral policy of excavation and grading at the meeting of December 19th, 1966. RE: MONTECILLO PARK ACQUISITION - File 12-5 Parks and Recreation Director, Joseph D. Rodota gave a progress report to the Council on the acquisition of the Montecillo Park site. At this time the Freitas Estate is not willing to sell the land unless Montecillo Road is extended to serve the vacant land adjacent to the propsoed park which would require the City to participate in the construction of the road. Also, it would serve as a boundary between the lands of the school and the park. The Public Works Department was directed to inspect the land adjacent to the proposed park site to determire if it could be served from a different area. City Manager, Dan Andersen was directed to continue negotiations with the Freitas Estate. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS ON CITY STREETS (Bid on Tow-aways) - File 11-8 Matter was continued to December 19th, 1966. RE: BID OPENING - ONE(1) 1967 MODEL GASOLINE MOTIRIZED HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS AND CAB - File 4-2-70 The following bids were received, open and read at 2:00 P.M. on December 5th, 1966: Ames Ford Sales 619 Francisco Blvd., San Rafael $ 2,966.31 DeLong Chevrolet 550 Francisco Blvd., San Rafael $ 2,973.57 Z10 RESOLUTION NO. 3517 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1967, GASOLINE MOTORIZED HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS AND CAB. (Ames Ford Sales) Vote: all ayes. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - TELE-VUE SYSTEM, INC. - File 2-11 The application of Tele-Vue Systems was presented by Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles to in- stall approximately 350' of underground cable on Scenic Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing Encroachment Permit No. 133. Vote: all ayes. RE: RESERVOIR ROAD - File 2-2 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented a deed from Gerrard Kelsall and June M. Kelsall for a parcel of their land to be used for the widening of Reservoir Road. RESOLUTION NO. 3518 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF ROADWAY AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT. Vote: all ayes. RE: COMMENDATION - NAVAL RESERVE SURFACE DIVISION 12-31 - File 102 A resolution commending Naval Reserve Surface Division 12-31 (S) of the United States Naval Reserve was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3519 - RESOLUTION COMMENDING SURFACE DIVISION 12-31 (S) OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE. Vote: all ayes. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY - File 2-11 Application for an encroachment permit for the laying of a cable under San Rafael Bay was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to grant Encroachment Permit No. 135. Vote: all ayes. RE: COMPLAINT ON SEWAGE BACKUP - ERNEST C. PETERSON - File 12-6 x 100 Complaint of Ernest C. Peterson of 90 Sea Way, San Rafael regarding the overflowing and backup of the sewer line on Sea Way was presented by Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles. Mr. Rawles reported that he had contacted Mr. Peterson and had informed him that they could make temporary repairs, and that when Phase 2 of San Pedro Road was constructed, a permanent construction would be made which will alleviate the problem. RE: SAN PEDRO ROAD - SECOND PHASE - File 11-15.1 The Council discussed with the Public Works Department the acquiring of rights-of-way and construction problems of the Second Phase of the construction of San Pedro Road. The Council directed the Public Works Department to obtain from the County Public Works enough material and maps so that a display of the proposed route could be displayed in the lobby within the next ten days. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - CHRIS CRAFT SALES OF SAN RAFAEL - File 3-1 Claim for damages to numerous boats in the amount of $908.36 which they claim was caused by the misuse of sand blasting on the construction of San Pedro Road opposite 25 Third Street. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, denying the claim and to be referred to the insurance carrier. RE: PURCHASE OF INVESTIGATOR'S CAR - File 9-3-30 City Manager, Dan Andersen informed the Council it would take approximately $600.00 to repair the present inspectors car, and thought it would be a good policy to purchase a new one. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to purchase a Ford Fairlane 4 -door Sedan from the State Procurement Office for approximately $1,556.00. _ Vote: all ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 3520 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE(]) 1967MODEL GROUP B VEHICLE THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Vote:all ayes. RE: ABAG - File 111 The Council discussed the general session of ABAG to be held December 16th. None of the Council will be able to attend the meeting. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Supervisor of Public Works Norris Rawles requested that City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr, be permitted to attend the Streets and Highways Conference to be held by the Institure of Traffic and Transportation Planning of the University of California in February, 1967. The Council unanimously approved the re- quest. Councilman Jensen and the Council complimented the Supervisor of Public Works for the efficiency of his crew in keeping the streets clear and open during the recent storm. �L- � / o a 9 - 3 --o All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated December 5th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND STORES FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 Council adjourned to Monday, December 19th, 1966. $ 23,035.69 455.46 818.18 10,382.43 5,215.26 336.00 12,518.28 8,449.93 $ 61,211.23_ Approved this ��` qday of CQ?zGCQ-?-c 19 G ��/,Z eieie"c MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, December 19th, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of December 5th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - SAN RAFAEL SANITATION DISTRICT - File to -8 Continued public hearing was declared open. It was requested that the hearing be continued to January 3rd, 1967. The hearing was declared closed and continued to January 3rd, 1967. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - SAN RAFAEL CAYES - REVERSION TO ACREAGE - File 5-1-147 The continued public hearing was declared open. Mr. La Noue of Dan Coleman and Associates addressed the Council regarding the problem of contacting all the bond holders. The hearing was declared closed,s and continued to January 3rd, 1967. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 865 - PLACING OF TREES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT - File 11-6 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 865 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael placing trees under the jurisdiction' of the Park Department, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 865 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: HOUSE MOVING FROM THIRD AND UNION TO FRANCISCO BOULEVARD PROPERTY - File 11-1 Mr. Charles Trost, owner of the building and house mover presented a proposal to the Council regarding 1 moving of the apartments at Third and Union Streets over the City streets and to use the former Standard Oil tank area for the loading of sections of the buildings onto barges. City Manager, Dan Andersen proposed they pay $500.00 a month for the use of the property and that engineering studies be made as to weight distribution on the streets and bridge over San Rafael Canal on Grand Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving in principal an agreement to be prepared and approved by the City Attorney. Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign said agree- ment. Vote: all ayes. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS ON CITY STREETS (Bid on Tow-aways) - File 11-8 X 1,,-3--13 Specifications, general provisions and instructions to bidders and directing the cost for bids for furnishing towing service for illegally parked and abandoned vehicles was presented. City Attorney, David Mena ry, Jr. discussed with the Council the bid form which he informed them had been partially copied after the City of Berkeley.. The Council requested that insurance and bond requirements of bodily injuries be advanced to $250,000.00 per person and $500,000.00 for each occurrence and property damage to $100;000.00. RESOLUTION NO. 3521 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR FURNISHING TOWING SERVICE FOR ILLEGALLY OR HAZARDOUSLY PARKED VEHICLES AND ABANDONED VEHICLES. (Bid opening January 3rd, 1967 at 8:00 P.M.) Vote: all ayes. RE: MONTECILLO PARK ACQUISITION - File 12-5 It was requested that'the matter be postponed for thirty (30) days for further study. RE: RETIREMENT STUDY - File 7-1 Orrin Wendling, Finance Director discussed with the Council his report, the present retirement system in comparison to oth:r plans which are available to the City through the State Retirement System, and withdrawal from Social Security. Motion was made by Councilman`Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing actuarial evaluation _on the proposed new retirement plan and appropriated the necessary funds. The evaluation would cost (estimated approximately $700.) Vote: all ayes. RE: SAN PEDRO ROAD - SECOND PHASE - File 11-15.1 Report of Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles that beginning January 3rd, 1967 there would be an exhibit of the proposed alignments in the lobby of the City Hall, and that on January 4th, 1967 there would be engineers from the County to explain the different alignments. They would be there from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. and from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., and that a public hearing would be held on January 9th, 1967. The City Council set January 9th, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. as the date for a joint City -County public hearing.; RE: EXCAVATIONS AND GRADING - GENERAL POLICY - File 5-1 x 12-17 Chief Building Inspector, Jack Coates addressed the Council regarding the proposed ordinance that a preliminary soils report be required before subdividing. Also, what conditions under which a soil in- vestigation of each lot would be required. Mr. Coates also informed the Council that in the new code there are certain provisions governing excavations and grading and that at this time there was no immediate crisis. He also recommended that the matter be carried over until the time that the new Code would be adopted. It was so ordered by the Council. RE: LINDARO STREET IMPROVEMENT - 43 -PROJECT 2001 (7-66) - File -4-1-137 A request for the extension of the completion date of the above project was presented by the Public Works Department. RESOLUTION NO. 3522 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. (January 16, 1967) Vote: all ayes. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - PAUL K. McMULLEN - File 2-11 Request of Paul K. McMullen to construct a wooden footbridge for access to the rear of his lot instead of the approved plan of placing a 48" pipe as approved on November 7th, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Barbier, approving Encroachment Permit No. 132. Vote: all ayes. RE: SANTA MARGARITA VALLEY PARK - PROJECT 40-2002 - File 4-1-134 Request from A. J. Bresnan Company for the extension of the date for completion of the above referred to project was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3523 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME FOR.THE COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. (January 16, 1967) Vote: all ayes. RE: TWO (2) HYDRAULIC CUSION FLAP GATES FOR FRANCISCO BLVD. STORM PUMPING STATION - File 4-2-71 Request fromthe Public Works Department that Two (2) Hydraulic Cushion Flap Gates for Francisco Boule- vard Storm Pumping Station be purchased through the Purchasing Department and that the Public Works crew would install the gates. RESOLUTION NO. 3524 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR TWO (2) HYDRAULIC CUSHION FLAP GATES FOR FRANCISCO BOULEVARD STORM PUMPING STATION AS PER SPECIFICATIONS. (Proposals due January 3rd, 1967) Vote: all ayes. RE: CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE IN PAYROLL PERIOD - File 7-3 x 8-13-5 A proposal by Orrin Wendling, Finance Director that pay checks be distributed on the 5th and 20th of each month instead of the present 1st and 15th. This would provide better accounting and control. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving the change. RE: FREEWAYS AND STREET HIGHWAYS - File 11-16 City Manager, Dan Andersen gave a verbal report on negotiations for the rights of way to connect Francisco Boulevard Extension to Irwin Street and reported that Shamrock Materials, Inc. have the map showing the right of way requested through their property. At the present time they are studying the request, and are preparing their answer. RE: FRANCISCO BOULEVARD PROPERTY - File 2-1-5 Report on further action held over to meeting of January 3, 1967. RE: COUNTY COURT HOUSE - File 124 City Manager, Dan Andersen gave a verbal report advising the Council that if the Planning Commission adopted the rezoning at their meeting on December 20th, 1966, it would be possible to go to the Council on January 3, 1967 at which time they could set a public hearing for January 16th, 1967. Mr. S. K. Herzog, President of the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council regarding the proposed sale of the Court House property as to what could be the best interest of the City and County of Marin. Letter from the Marin County Chamber of Commerce regarding the redevelopment of the site was noted. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - WILLIAM P. CALLAGHAN - File3-1 Claim for damages against the City for damage to gas tank caused by running over a ''Street Closed Sign'' which had been knocked over in the sum of $25.00 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to deny the claim. Vote: all ayes. L4tJ RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - SEWER BACKUP - GENE F. O'CONNOR - File 3-1 Claim for damages caused by sewer backup in the amount of $79.28 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to deny the claim. Vote: all ayes. RE: CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGES - HARRY AND RUTH ROGERS - File 3-1 The claim of Harry C. Rogers and Ruth N. Rogers dated December 18th, 1966 and the Addendum to said claim dated December 15th, 1966 was presented. Action was deferred. RE: CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGES - PARIS AND MARILYN ROYO - File 3rl Claim of Paris and Marilyn Royo dated December 8th, 1966 and the Addendum to said claim dated December 15th, 1966 was presented. Action was deferred. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - S -EWER BACKUP - ENES POWERS - File 3-1 Claim of Mrs. Enes Powers of 123 Solano Street with a bill of $25.50 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Baar, to deny the claim. RE: HIGHWAY 17 - File 11-16 Letter from the Chamber of Commerce notifying the City of San Rafael that the Chamber had passed a re- commendation adopting Highway 17 through the City of San Rafael was noted. RE: CITY HALL - USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS - File 12-2 Report of City Manager, Dan Andersen on the use of the Council Chambers was carried over to a later date. RE: CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION - File 7-8-/ Letter from the City Employees Association requesting that they be heard with regard to the wage in- crease effective July 1st. The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to invite the association to meet with the Council at their regular meeting to be held on January 3rd, 1967. RE: MUNICIPAL CODE - AGREEMENT WITH BOOK PUBLISHING COMPANY - File 1-5-1 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. reported he had prepared an agreement for supplement service to the Municipal Code which increased the per page price from $12.00 to $14.00, otherwise the agreement was identical and recommended that the Council approve it. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. Vote: all ayes. ;t7 RE: CITY HALL - SAN RAFAEL ARCHITECTS ASSOCIATED - File 4-3-M7 x 4-1-120 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. discussed with the Council the statement submitted by the San Rafael Architects Associated for their final payment for the service in connection with the construction of the new city hall. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the payment of the state- ment as audited. ($6,036.98 RE: NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TUNNEL - File 117 City Manager, Dan Andersen discussed with the Council the calls he had received from BorIsLaKusta, attorney, handling the Northwestern Pacific Railroad tunnel problem. He also informed the Council that the engineering staff of the Public Utilities Commission recommended that the City appeal the request of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad for an extension of the completion date of the tunnel to June 30th, 1967. The felt an investigation into the reasons and cause for the delay should be made. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing Mr. LaKusta to proceed with the appeal. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: Barbier and Jensen Absent: Councilmen: None RE: CHARTER AMENDMENTS - File 1-1 The Council set Tuesday, January 10th, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. as the time to meet with the Charter Committee and review their recommendations. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated December 19th, 1966, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: Council adjourned. GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 $ 14,359.32 122.24 228.00 6,200.25 221,498.46 15,024.74 $ 257,506.10 U M. CLIFFgRD CORNWELL, City'Clerk Approved this �� day of vC 19 6,7 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL GGZ le C--/ /"I In the Council Chanbers of the City of San Rafael, Tuesday, January 3rd, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul -Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of December 19th, 1966, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: BID OPENING - TWO (2) HYDRAULIC CUSHION FLAP GATES FOR FRANCISCO BOULEVARD PUMPING STATION - File 4-2-71 The following bids were received, open and read: Pittsburgh De Moines Steel Company P.O. Box 310 Stockton No. Bid Friedman Bros. Hardware, Inc. 17 E Washington St. Petaluma $4,311.40 The matter was held over to January 16th, 1967. RE: BID OPENING - PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS ON CITY STREETS (Bid on Tow-Aways) - File 11-8 x 4-3-33 There were no bids submitted. The matter was referred to the City Manager and Chief of Police to work with those who have towing equipment and to submit a report on or about the 6th of February. Rf: PUBLIC HEARING - SAN RAFAEL CAYES - REVERSION TO ACREAGE - File 5-1-147 Public hearing was declared open. Letter from the L. H. Lincoln Corporation stating that it was difficult to inform assessment district bondholders of the pending reversion to acreage, and requested the reversion to acreage be removed from the Council's agenda. The public hearing was concluded with no action. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - SAN RAFAEL SANITATION DISTRICT - File 10-8 Public hearing was declared open. A letter from Attorney, William G. Corrigan on behalf of D.M. Christensen Construction Company requesting that the matter be held over until they appeared before the Sanitation District. The hearing was declared closed and continued to January 16th,1967. RE: FRANCISCO BOULEVARD PROPERTY - File 2-1-5 The matter of rezoning the Francisco Boulevard property was discussed by the Council and was referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation for rezoning the area to be included from Irwin Street, Southerly to the San Rafael Yacht Harbor. RE: FREEWAYS_ AND STREET HIGHWAYS (Connection of Francisco Blvd. to Irwin Street) - File 11-16 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that the Shamrock Materials, Inc. are studying the request of the right of way through the property but have not submitted their answer. The matter was continued to January 16th, 1967. RE: PREPARATION OF NEW ZONING ORDINANCE - File 10-1 Herbert Hotchner, City Planner submitted a report with certain recommendations on the proposed agreement for City -County Cooperation in place of a new zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission recommended that the County proposal be rejected and that the following sbhedule be confirmed by the Council. (a) Acknowledge the merits of coordinating terminology of zoning ordinances; (b) State that this is part of the normal cooperative work with out neighboring cities, as well as the county, and for this no special agreement is necessary. (c) Find that we should not endorse a 701 program by the county on behalf of the cities, thereby duplicating much work already scheduled; (d) Authorize city planning staff to proceed with all speed to prepare a new zoning ordinance for the City. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Aby, to confirm the Planning Commission's recommendation. Vote: all ayes. RE: STORM DRAIN EASEMENT - SUN VALLEY PROPERTY - File 2-4 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented a Grant of Right of Way for a public storm drain through Sun Valley School property from the Board of Education. RESOLUTION NO. 3525 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT. Vote: all ayes. RE: URBAN THOROUGHFARE SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF MARIN - File 4-13-8 An agreement with the County of Marin for renewal of their agreement for improvement of urban thorogh- fare system for a four uear period was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3526 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A LEASE OR AGREEMENT. Vote: all ayes. f} 22 RE: SANTA MARGARITA VALLEY PARK - PROJECT 2002 - File 4-1-134 A letter from A.J. Bresnan Company requesting that all retention be returned with the exception of $2,250.00 which would cover the replacing of specified plumbing fixtures, and also requested an ex- tension of the completion date for an additional sixty (60) days. On the return of the retention, there was no action. RESOLUTION NO. 3527 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. (March 17th, 1967) Vote: all ayes. RE: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - File 9-11-1 Request from the Secretary of the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Cities for the name of the Executive Commitee member and altercate was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Counciman Baar, appointing Councilman Harry A. Barbier as the Committee member. The Council unanimously appointed Councilman Fred E. Jensen as the alternate. RE: REZONING - 171-177 WOODLAND AVENUE (PARCELS 13-114-06 to 08 inclusive) - File 10-3 Request of Edward and Wilhelmina McDonnell and Phyllis M. Love to rezone the above referred to parcels from R-1, R-2 and R-3 to R -3 -B -D was presented. The date for a hearing on the above request was set for January 16th, 1967. RE: DRAINAGE CHANNEL - SEAVIEW HEIGHTS N0. 2 - File 102 x 12-9 Mr. Daniel L. Wambach presented a petition from the residents of Cottonwood Drive and Kngght Drive re- questing that the City appropriate funds for the controlling of erosion along the banks of the creek to the rear of the properties fronting on Cottonwood and Knight Drive. Letter from Mr. Wambach and Harry E. Irwin on the above was noted. The matter was referred to the Public Works Department for an investigation and report. RE: CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGES - HARRY AND RUTH ROGERS AND PARIS AND MARILYN ROYO - File 3-1 The above claims dated December 18th, 1966, together with the Addendum of said claims dated December 15th, 1966 was reviewed by the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, denying the claims and referred to our .insurance carrier. Vote: all ayes. RE: CLAIM OF MRS. ENES POWERS - SEWER BACKUP - REQUEST TO RECONSIDER - File 3-1 The Council discussed with Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles and City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. the claim which Mrs. Powers requested the Council to reconsider. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Baar, to approve the claim of $25.50. Ayes: Councilmen: Baar and Barbier Noes: Councilmen: Aby, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Absent: Councilmen: None Noes carried. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - SEWER BACKUP - MRS. F. GRANDI - File 3 -1 - City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. notified Mrs. Grandi to amend her claim setting forth the portions of her claim which was defective. The matter was carried over to allow Mrs. Grandi to present her claim in the proper form. RE: COMMENDATION - File 102 Letter from N. K. McAbee, Jr., President of Twelve Oak Hill Homeowners Association commending the Park Department on their assistance in the landscaping of the divider strips on Las Gallinas Avenue was noted. RE: SERVICE RISER PIPE AGREEMENT - BRET HARTE PARK - File 4-4 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Service Riser Pipe Agreement A-4649. Vote: all ayes. RE: STREET SWEEPING - File 11-6.1 Councilmen Jensen informed the Council that the street sweeping men are suffering from the cold because of no protection from the elements on the sweepers, and suggested that cabs with heaters be added to the equipment. The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to obtadn the cabs and have them installed. RE:, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 10th, 1967 - File 9-4 Request by City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell for the Council to approve the use of Votomatic Machines within the corporate limits of San Rafael providing the opinion of City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. finds that no Charter provisions would prevent the use of the machines. 1 1 Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Jensen, approving the use of the Votomatic Machines within the city limits of San Rafael, if cleared by the City Attorney. Vote: all ayes. RE: SANITARY SEWERS - File 12-6 Letter from Williams Desmond, Director of Division of Environmental Health of the Department of Public Health, County of Marin, informing the City that the County of Marin was preparing an ordinance to govern the unauthorized connections with sanitary sewers which during rain storms has the tendency to overload the lines was presented. Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles discussed with the Council the problem of governing the illegal connections and agreed with Mr. Desmond that an ordinance banning such connections might help. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Jensen, agreeing in principal the suggestion of Mr. Desmond. Vote: all ayes. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Resignation of Recreation and Park Director, Joseph Rodota was presented, effective January 27th, 1967. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to accept his resignation and directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to prepare a resolution of commendation. Vote: all ayes. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, directing City Manager, Dan Andersen with the assistance of Recreation and Park Director, Joseph Rodota to recruit Mr. Rodota's replacement and to recommend several qualified people for the position for final screening by the Council. Vote: all ayes. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Jensen, to hire a Groundsman in the Park Depart- ment, Marcel Klopotek at $464.00 per month effective January 3rd, 1967. Vote: all ayes, Leo Schwab, President of the Employees Association addressed the Council, and discussed the cost of living in Marin compared to other bay area cities, and presented figures on the blackboard to substantiate his argument. The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersen and Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Advisor to the Employees Association to meet with representatives of the Employees Association and discuss salary schedules during the next three months. 7-C6 City Engineer, Ely Caillouette, Jr. requested that he be allowed to accumulate his vacation to December 31st, 1966 due to his workload he has been unable to use his earned vacation. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, granting his request. Vote: all ayes. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated January 3rd, 1967, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which re- ference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND $ 21,615.77 PARKS FUND 292.58 SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 528.52 EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND 10,354.49 EQUIPMEi,iT & REPLACEMENT FUND 2,195.90 STORES FUND 394.31 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 4,040.87 PARKING DISTRICT FUND 802.46 $ 40,22 .90 Council adjourned to Monday, January 16th, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. d W. CL I FFIORD CORNWE LL - Ori ty Clerk Approved this/_fday of I✓ � 19 (0 . MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, January 16th, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 225 Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, the minutes of January 3rd, 1967, a true and m rrect copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - SAN RAFAEL SANITATION DISTRICT - File l0-8 The hearing eas declared open. City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell informed the Council that Mr. D. M. Christensen bad called requesting that the meeting be continued to February 6th because his attorney Mr. William G. Corrigan was unable to attend. Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles requested the Council's decision on Unit 6 of Peacock Gap which was a tentative map and had been approved by the Planning Commission with attached conditions. The hearing was continued to February 6th. RE: REZONING - 171-177 WOODLAND AVENUE - PARCELS 13-114-06 to 08 INCLUSIVE - File 10-3 The hearing was declared open. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council on the proposed re- zoning and discussed certain phases of the above. The hearing was declared closed. An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, Calitrnia, so as to reclassify certain real prop- erty from a R-1, R-2, and R-3 (Single, Duplex, and Multiple Family Residential) districts to a R -3 -B -D (30)(Multiple Family Residential and combined B -D(30) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 866 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: PERSONNEL - COMMENDATION - JOSEPH RODOTA - File 7-5 Resolution of Commendation to Joseph Rodota, Recreation and Park Director was read by City Clerk,W. Clifford Cornwell and was presented to Mr. Rodota by Mayor C. Paul Bettini. Mr. Rodota responded by thanking the Council for their cooperation during his eight years with the City. RESOLUTION NO. 3528 - RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR JOSEPH D. RODOTA. Vote: all ayes. RE: BID OPENING - TWO (2) HYDRAULIC CUSHION FLAP GATES FOR FRANCISCO BOULEVARD STORM PUMPING STATION - File 4-2-71 The Council having received only one bid which was opened January 3rd, 1967 held the matter over for further investigation. Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles recommendedthat the bid be awarded to the sole bidder Friedman Bros. Hardware Inc, of Petaluma, and informed the Council that the bid was within the estimate. RESOLUTION NO. 3530 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TWO (2) HYDRAULIC CUSHION FLAP GATES FOR FRANCISCO BOULEVARD STORM PUMPING STATION. (Friedman Bros. Hardware Inc.) Vote: all ayes. RE: F REEWAYS AND STREET HIGHWAYS - (CONNECTION OF FRANCISCO BOULEVARD TO IRWIN STREET) - File 11-6 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that he will meet with the owners of the Shamrock property approxi- mately Wednesday, January 18th, and requested that the matter be continued to February 6th. RE: DRAINAGE CHANNEL - SEAVIEW HEIGHTS NO. 2 - File 102 x 12-9 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles gave a verbal report on the work done on the creek to stabilize the bank which consisted of placing some riprap to stop the erosion. He also stated that his department would watch the area to see if the work done had controlled the problem. Mr. Norman Traverso of 52 Cottonwood Drive addressed the Council, and thanked the department and the Council for their attention to the matter. Mr. Harry Irwin thanked the Council for the work and was concerned about whether the rip - rap would throw the current to the other side and start erosion there. He was assurred by the Public Works Department they would watch the area for any adverse action. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - SEWER BACKUP - MRS. F. GRANDI - File 3 -1 - Mrs. Grandi having been notified by the City Attorney to file an amended claim replied by a letter dated January 9th that she was unable to report the whole damage due to the fact that she was in a cast, and was unable to go out to the guest house and estimate the damage. Amount of claim to date $122.72. City Manager, Dan Andersen was directed to notify Mrs. Grandi that she had a limited time in which to file an amended claim. RE: ''MISSION TO PROGRESS - 67'' - File 104 At the request of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce a resolution was prepared urginsupport of Mission Progress - 67. Mr. Cliff Lund, President of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council and outlined the program of ''Mission to Progress - 67'' which is a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Mission San Rafael combined with the participation of the merchants of San Rafael in advertising business in the City. It is hoped it will receive state-wide recognition. 2 2 b RESOLUTION NO. 3529 - RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT OF MISSION TO PROGRESS - 67. Vote: all ayes. L� RE: RENEWAL OF LEASE - PISTOL RANGE FROM SAN RAFAEL SANITATION DISTRICT - File x City Attorney, David Menary,Jr. presented an agreement renewing the lease between the San Rafael Sanita- tion District of Marin County, as "Lessor" and the City of San Rafael and the County ofMarin as "Lessess" which he had approved as to form. RESOLUTION NO. 3531 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A LEASE OR AGREEMENT. Vote: all ayes. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - LA PETITE RESTAURANT - 704 FOURTH STREET - File 2-11 An application to construct a canvas awning over the sidewalk at 704 Fourth Street (ten foot overhang on sidewalk - five feet long, eight feethigh) was presented by the Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles.; I Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, granting Encroachment Permit No. 137. Vote: all ayes. RE: LAS COLINDAS UNIT TEN - Final Map - File 5-1-#� Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented the final map of Las Colindas Unit Ten together with the necessary bond and agreement for subdivision improvements. RESOLUTION NO. 3532 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED "LAS COLINDAS UNIT TEN" Vote: all ayes. RE: SEPTIC TANK - E. T. TORNEY, JR., 819 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. - File 12-6 Request of E. T. Torney, Jr. 819 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield to install a septic tank on a portion of Parcel 12-272-02 was presented, together with a diagram showing the location of the house, septic tank and leaching line. The Council discussed with Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles the location of the proposed installation and the location of the nearest sewer line. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Barbier, granting permission to install the septic tank providing it was approved by the Building Department and the San Rafael Sanitation District. Vote: all ayes. RE: ELECTIONS - File 9-4 Clerk Request by City/to pay the following: Polling Place, $20.00 - Inspector, $24.00 - Clerk, $18.00. These amounts were paid at the last General Election by the County. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, to grant the request as presented. Vote: all ayes. RE: GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM - File 7-1—// Letter from McLaughlin and Roberts with an attached check for $2,336.00 which represents the dividend earned under the City's Group Life Insurance Program was noted. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - CLARENCE G. ACKERMAN - File 3-1 Claim of Clarence G. Ackerman together with three estimates to repair the damage to his vehicle caused by a collision with ore of our police vehicles was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to deny the claim and refer it to our! insurance carrier. Vote: all ayes. RE: FRANCISCO BOULEVARD PROPERTY - File 2-1-5 City Manager, Dan Andersen requested permission of the Council to advertise for bids on the Francisco Boulevard and also discussed the moving of the Corporation Yard to the rear of the former Bath House property, and to use a portion of the existing parking lot. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Aby, to employ Ed Morphy to appraise the Francisco Boulevard Property. Vote: all ayes. The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to work with Councilman Baar to contact Dan Coleman and j Associates and request a subdivision plan of the property for use in call for bids, ti I RE: WATERING TRUCK, TANK,AND AUXILIARY ENGINE - File 4-2-72 Plans and specifications for the purchase of One (1) Watering Truck, Tank, and Auxiliary Engine were presented. RESOLUTION NO. 3533 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND DIRECTING CALL FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1) WATERING TRUCK, TANK, AND AUXILIARY ENGINE. Vote: all ayes. . .......... .............. ...... ...... .......... C) -.JJ RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - MRS. MARION BJORK - File 3-1 Claim of Mrs. Marion Bjork for damages to her automobile by a falling branch from tree trimming by the Parks Department was presented. Repainting portion of a Volkswagon, lowest bid, $36.00. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to deny the claim and refer it to our insurance carrier. Vote: all ayes. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to place Raymond Harold Turek, as Maintenance Man 1, Range and Step 9-A at a monthly salary of $464.00 per month effective January 17th, 1967. Vote: all ayes. It was regularly moved and seconded by the Council to appoint Norris Rawles, Supervisor of Public Works as a representative of the City of San Rafael on the Urban Renewal System Committee. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were pr6sented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated January 16th, 1967, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND LIBRARY FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND STORES FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 $ 30,688.89 1,552.31 21.85 205.91 7,849.31 3,235.61 9.37 19,156.82 786.98 $ 63,507.05 Council adjourned to Wednesday, January 18th, 1967 at 7:30 P,\M. 0 W. CLIFF RD CORNWELL, CityX lerk Approved this 4Z�±day of 19 7 . &�'Fa6z MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL urlJV ✓G�,L� In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Wednesday, January 18th, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. f Adjourned Regular Meeting: Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman For the purpose of reviewing the Charter changes as recommended by the Charter Revision Committee. Members of the Charter Revision Committee present were: Present: Gerald H. Purcell Leon E. Sigard John D. La Noue Roy Michael, Chairman E. Warren McGuire, Attorney for the Committee Absent: Thomas P. Boyd RE: CHARTER REVISION - File 1-1 The Council discussed with the members of the Charter Revision Committee certain phases of the Charter. A draft of the proposed amendments being presented and in the hands of each Councilmen is referred to in the minutes as follows: It was agreed by the Council that Article 4, of the Charter, shall provide that the time of election shall be held on the 3rd Tuesday, of each odd year, and procedure to be used will follow general law. Article 5 of the Charter shall provide for initiative, referendum and recall, and the procedure to be used will follows general law. Article 6, under Section 3, shall provide for the election on the 3rd Tuesday in April of each odd numbered year. Mayor Bettini wished to go on record that he does not feel' that a vacancy on the School Board should be appointed by the Council. Under Section 6, Vacancies. Any vacany occurring in th elective offices of Mayor and Councilmen, the following to be added, and any; other elected official shall be filled by appointment, and continuing the paragraph, 60 days to be sub- stituted where 30 is now the period allowed the Council to fill a vacancy in either the Council or the Board of Education. Councilman Baar went on record as opposing the appointment of City Attorney, and feels he should be elected to safeguard the public. Under Article 7, Section 8, the Council requested this section to remain as is now in the Charter. Undr Section 12 beginning with every four years, the Council shall provide for independent management audit, and continuing to end of Section 12 shall be omitted. Under Section 14, emergency of reserve funds shall be omitted. Under Article 8, Section 8, Paragraph A, beginning with, with the exception of the City Attorney, all appointive offices and continuing to the end of the paragraph shall be omitted. Paragraph B to be omitted. Under Paragraph D shall read as follows: The Council shall prescribe by ordinance the duties, responsibilities and scope of the authority of the City Manager. Under Section 10, the following to be omitted, and a Councilman may be ex -officio member of the Com- mission without power to vote. Under Section 11, the Council felt that a Councilman should be a member of the Park and Recreation Com- mission. Under Article 13, Section 3, and Section 3.1 where the amount of $3,000 appears it shall be reduced to $2,500. Councilman Jensen wished to go on record as voting no on Section 13 in trying to protect the funds of the public on giveaways. Under Article 15, Section 10, be eliminated. RE: COMMENDATION - File 102 The Council thanked the Committee for their efforts in behalf of the City of San Rafael in striving to improve our outdated Charter. RE: ELECTION - File 9-4 City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell requested the permission of the Council to use the Votomatic Machines which the Council had granted previously providing the City Attorney gave his opinion they could be used. City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. advised the Council that in his opinion they could be used and recommended that a resolution be passed approving the use of said machines. RESOLUTION NO. 3534 - RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF PUNCH CARD VOTING SYSTEM AT MUNICIPAL ELECTION (April 10th, 1967. Vote: all ayes. The Council adjourned to Monday, January 30th, 1967 at 5:30 9�c V W. CLIF Approved this M. CORNWELL, Cit Clerk day of 19 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, January 30th, 1967 at 5:30 P.M. Adjourned Meeting: RE: CHARTER REVISION - File 1-1 Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman Mayor Bettini asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council on the matter of Charter Revision. Mrs. H. James Compton, President of the League of Women Voters of Central Marin distributed to the Council a statement regarding certain char;er revisions: 1. Granting priority to the Board of Education to fill its vacancies, 2. A four year term for the office of mayor and 3. Definition of the authority and scope of the City Manager function. After reading the statement, Mrs. Compton discussed certain phases with the Council. Letter from the United Homeowners Association of Greater San Rafael recommending that the provisions of the Charter requiring a three year residence before an individual is eligible to run for a city office be amended to allow the time of residence in a newly annexed area be counted as time of re- sidency to satisfy the three year requirement was noted. The Council discussed Article 7, Section 13, and it was allowed to remain as written. The Council requested that each Commission or Board of Trustees to be the same as provided for under Article VIII, Section )0. Under Article XIV, Franchises. That in each instance where a franchise is to be granted, the City shall call for bids on said franchise. The Council discussed other phases of the Charter amendments with Attorney, WLrren McGuire and City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. City Manager, Dan Andersen brought up Article VI, Section 11 regarding the removal of any of the elective officers would take a vote of 4/5ths of the majority of the Council but the City Manager would only require a majority. The Council requested that it be changed to a majority. Council adjourned. 0 W."CLI FJORD CORNWELL, C i`ty Clerk Approved this / 9 day of G? 19 / CSG& e� MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL '�3U In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, February 6th, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, the minutesof January 16th, 18th and 30th, 1967, a true and correct copy thereof having been submitted to each member, were approved. RE: JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - File 119.1 Mr. Jim Korn of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce requested that the chamber be allowed to sponsor a bicycle race on July 23rd, 1967. Alan Wilson, a member of the bicyle club described to the Council the site for, the race and the time which it would be held. The Council asked Chief of Police, Charles J. Chiesa if there were any objections to else Fourth Street from approximately ''A" to ''E" Streets, and he had no objections. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the Jr. Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the bicycle race on the above date. Vote: all ayes. RE: PUBLICN HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - SAN RAFAEL SANITATION DISTRICT - File 10-8 Public hearing was declared open. The Sanitation District withdrew its appdal. Councilman Jensen questioned the physical division of the land, and wished more information. Mr. William Corrigan, re- presenting Mr. D. M. Christensen described the zoning, and the restrictions which had been set by the original owners of the land, its effect on the condominium or townhouse concept. The Council requested Mr. Corrigan to submit a report and maps for their study on the proposed project. Mr. Corrigan consented, and the matter was postponed to March 6th, 1967. RE: BID OPENING - WATERgNG TRUCK, TANK AND AUXILIARY ENGINE - File 4-2-72 Report on bid opening held at 2:00 P.M., February 3rd, 1967 was presented. Edward R. Bacon Co. Folsom at 17th, S.F: F.W. ''Walt'' Payne, A.L. Learner, G.M.C. Truck Co. - 350 -8th St. S.F. Saracco Tank & Mfg Corp. 141 So. Maple Ave. So. S.F. Rossi Garage, 626 -4th St. San Rafael Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3 Alternate 3-A No Bid - - - 5,457.17 - - 14,500 - - 14,100 No Tax 10,565.00 4,675 - - RESOLUTION NO. 3535 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) WATERING TRUCK, TANK, AND AUXILIARY ENGINE. (Rossi Garage) Vote: all ayes. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to appropriate from the Equipment an Replacement Fund $2,754.15 to cover the deficit in the budget account. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 866 - REZONING, 171-177 WOODLAND AVENUE - Final Adoption - File 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 866 - An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to re- classigy certain real property from a R-1, R-2, and R-3 (Single, Duplex, and Multiple Family Residential Districts to a R -3 -B -D(30) (Multiple Family Residential and Combined R -D(30) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 866 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the follov ing vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS ON CITY STREETS - (Tow-aways) - File 11-8 x 4-3-33 City Manager, Dan Andersen gave a verbal report on discussions with the operators of two vehicles, the price per tow ($8.00). The operators want the city to -impound the vehicles. The Council discussed the responsibility of impounding the vehicles, and also how the owner could retrieve them. The matter was referred to the City Manager, and City Attorney for study and recommendation. Continued to February 20th, 1967. RE: ELECTIONS - File 9-4 City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell presented to the Council the Notice of Election. NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election and a General Election in San Rafael School District and in San Rafael High School District, all in the County of Marin, State of California, will be held on Monday, April 10th, 1967, for election of the following officers: 231 A Mayor for the full term of two years Two (2) Councilmen for the full term of four years each Three (3) members of the Board of Education for the full term of four years each A City Clerk for the full term of four years A City Treasurer and License Collector for the full term of four years A Chief of Police for the full term of four years A City Attorney for the full term of four years Electors residing in San Rafael School District or San Rafael High School District outside the City limits of the City of San Rafael are entitled to vote at said election only for candidates for members of the Board of Education. The polls will be open between the hours of 7 o'clock A.M. and 8 o'clock P.M. on the date thereof. Dated: February 6, 1967 W. CLIFFORD CORNWELL, City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, directing the City Clerk to make the necessary preparations providing for the holding of the General Municipal Election, and to prepare a resolution designating polling places and appointment of election officers. RE: CHARTER AMENDMENTS - File 1-1 City Attorney, David Mena ry, Jr. presented a resolution proposing amendments to the charter as proposed by the Charter Revision Committee and amended by the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 3536 - RESOLUTION PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND SUBMITTING THE SAME TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY AND- ORDERING THE PUBLICATION THEREOF. Vote: all ayes. RE: PERSONNEL - COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS - File 7-3-2 The Council discussed the salaries of the offices of City Attorney, City Treasurer and License Collector, City Clerk and Assessor and Chief of Police, and set the following salaries: City Treasurer and License Collector $ 875.00 to $ 1,025.00 - 4 steps City Clerk and Assessor $ 875.00 to $ 1,025.00 - 4 steps City Attorney $ 700.00 to $ 850.00 - Lf steps Chief of Police $1,150.00 to $ 1,300.00 - 4 steps City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. was directed to prepare an ordinance setting the salaries effective April 17th, 1967, An ordinance of the City of San Rafael fixing compensation of elected officers, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 867 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: BOARD OF EDUCATION - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO FILL VACANCY - File 9-2-1 The Council received several applications and recommendations by citizens of San Rafael to fill the vacancy on the School Board created by the resignation of Walter R. Castro, Jr. Also, the qualifications of the candidates was discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to appoint Paul L. Jones to fill the unexpired term of Walter R. Castro,Jr. Vote: all ayes. Mr. Jones being in the audience, City Clerk W. Clifford Cornwell swore him in. RE: AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF STREET GAS TAX FUNDS - File 4-9 A budget proposal for engineering funds under Section 2107.5 of the Streets and Highways Code was pre- sented. RESOLUTION NO. 3537 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS. Vote: all ayes. RE: GRANT OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR PUBLIC STORM AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS - Fib 2-4 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented four grants of easements from the Parnow Bros. dba Custom Builders. RESOLUTION NO. 3538 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF SEWER EASEMENT. Vote: all ayes. � J v RESOLUTION NO. 3539, 3540, 3541 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT. Vote: all ayes. RE: SANITARY SEWERS AND DRAINAGE - F i 1 e,PP12-6 x.-12-9 The Council discussed the obsolete sanitary sewer and outfall sewer lines in San Rafael. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Jensen, directing the City Manager, Dan Andersen and Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles to make a report on the cost and the timing of the prepar4- tion of a master plan for the improvement of the sanitary outfall and sewerage system, t Vote: all ayes. RE: APPLICATION OF CARD LICENSE - IRVING B. LITCHFIELD - File 9-10 An application for a card room with eight tables was presented by Irving B. Litchfield, The matter was referred to the Police Department for recommendation. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS - File 11-18 x 11-8 The matter of changing the parking limit, upper deck, Fifth and C Street lot for four (4) hour parking,, and upper deck, Third and Lootens Street lot be changed to all day parking was discussed. Mr. Cliff Lund, President of the Chamber of Commerce requested that a delay be granted on the change over so that) the Chamber of Commerce make a study on parking in general. Mr. Robert Severin, Architect, addressed the Council and presented certain ideas which would improve the ingress to the upper deck of the Third and Lootens lot. The Council granted the delay so that the Chmaber could make the study. Mi'. Severin stated he would submit drawings which would illustrate his ideas. RE: STREET SWEEPING - File 11-6.1 Councilman Baar suggested that a man be put on full time to clean up the litter in the city streets, parking lots, and that he be given a pickup truck to haul away the debris. The Couuecil agreed that the Public Works should provide for such a position in the forthcoming budget. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. 135 - PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY - File 2-11 Request of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to modify Encroachment Permit No. 135 was carried over, RE: STORM DAMAGES - File 106 x 126 x 13-1 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented an estimate of storm damages to public property taus by storms in January. Estimated total, $24,650.00. The Council directed City Manager, Dan Andersen to prepare a resolution of commendation for the Public Works street crew for their outstanding service during the recent storms. THE EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3542 - RESOLUT4.ON COMMENDING/ -T=*A"t*c--Fid==GK-W FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE DURING THE RECENT STORMS. Vote: all ayes. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - SURVEY OF VARIOUS SANITARY DISTRICTS - File 3-1 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles submitted a report on how other cities and sanitary districts handle claims for seweage damage caused by plugged lines in the City or District. The Council directed the Department Heads to refer all claims to our insurance carrier for their report before submitting it to the Council, RE: APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING _COMMISSION _- DONALD BATCHELDER - USE PERMIT - Fi-le 10-5 Appeal decision of the Planning Commission regarding a use permit for the use of a building at 20 Front Street for a Ballroom was presented to the Council. Date for public hearing was set for February 20th, 1967, RE: AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD C-3 (Retail Commercial) DISTRICT - File 10-3 Date for pu blit hearing was set for February 20th, 1967, RE: COUNTY COURT HOUSE - REZONING FROM "U" TO C-3 - File 124 x 10-3 Publ icr,hearing was set for February 20th, 1967. RE: REZONING FRANCISCO BOULEVARD - M -H to C -2-H - File 10-3 Rezoning of the area bounded by Francisco Boulevard; McPhail's and 535 Third Street; Third Street; and Highway 101. Public hearing was set for February 20th, 1967. RE: SUBDIVISIONS AND TRACTS - File 5-1 Letter from the Division of Real Estate requesting information as to whether lots in the assessment dis- trict should be allowed to make a sewer connection. Special reference to Peacock Gap and Marin Bay Subdivisions, The letter was referred to the City Attorney for reply. RE: INVITATION OF NAVAL RESERVE TRAINING FACILITY - File 108 Letter from the Naval Reserve Surface Division 12-31(S) requesting Council's attendance at Annual In- spection by Assistant Chief of Staff for Naval Reserve Training for the Commandant Twelfth Naval District at 153 Madison Avenue, San Rafael, to be held February 14th at 7:30 P.M. was noted. RE: COMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS - File 102 x 103 x 12-5 Letter from Mrs. Ingrid Borland complimenting the Park and Recreation Department for the excellent job they have done on Boyd Memorial Park and Santa Margarita Valley Park. Mrs. Borland suggested that a telephone be installed in the Historical Museum at Boyd Park. The matter was referred to the City Manager, Dan Andersen. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - EDWIN T. CALDWELL - File 3-1 Claim of Edwin T. Caldwell, 72 De La Guerra Street for water damages to the interior and exterior of his home and grounds was presented. Referred to insurance carrier. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - MR. B. L. JORDAN - File 3-1 Claim of Mr. B.L. Jordan for water damage to his premises at 349 Mountain View Avenue was presented and referred to the insurance carrier. RE: PERSONNEL - MAGES - File 7-3 Request from the Park Department to pay the Park Department and Street Trees and Parkways personnel for overtime was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the payment of overtime to those employees as above referred to. Vote: all ayes. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - File 8-14 Request of Planning Director, Herbert G. Hotchner to transfer from Budget Account 1-052-601 to: Account No. 629 - $ 760.00 Account No. 652 - 200.00 Account No. 655 - 390.00 Account No. 675 - 1,600.00 Total $2.950.00 Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the transfer of funds. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Request from Harold P. Hall, Maintenance Man 1, for leave of absence due to illness from 1/23/67 to 2/20/67 and request from Jewell Mink, Account Clerk 1, Finance Department, for a leave of absence due to illness for 90 days effective 2/1/67 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing the requests. RE: PROMOTIONS - File 7-5 Request from the Public Works Department requesting promotion for, Jeff D. Nedderman to Maintenance Man 2, Step 11-A, $512.00 commencing 2/1/67, and Joseph C. Lucken to Maintenance Man 2, $593.00, commencing 2/1/67. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the promotions. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing Michael L. Evans, Maintenance Man 1, Step 9-A, $464.00 per month, commencing February 16th, 1967 on the regular payroll. Request for City Manager to attend the League of California Spring Meeting in Palo Alto, February 8th through February 10th, 1967 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the City Manager to attend said meeting. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated February 16th, 1967, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL REC. FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FD. STORES ACCOUNT FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEME14T FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 $ 58,534.83 584.23 466.50 10,394.23 5,827.33 355.67 14,040.42 1,171.24 $ 91,374.45 u;i Council adjourned to Monday, February 20th, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. 0 W. CLIFFORD C RNWELL, City C1 rk Approved this day of i aC� MAYOR OF THE CITY �9/7 SAN RAFAEL In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, February 20th, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, the minutes of February 6th, 1967, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: USE PERMIT - DONALD BATCHELDER - USE PERMIT FOR A BALLROOM - File 10-5 Hearing was declared open. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council on the conditions that exist at the site, and the reasons that the Planning Commission denied the use permit. There being no one appearing for or against, the hearing was declardd closed. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. Vote: all ayes. RE: REZONING - AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD C-3 DISTRICT - File 10-3 Hearing was declared open. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council on the proposed ordinance. Hearing was declared closed. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael amending Title 14 of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to add Chapter 14.46, retail commercial or C-3 district, and amend Section 14.12.010 so as to add the title of this new district thereto, and numbering Charter Ordinance No: 868 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: REZONING COUNTY COURT HOUSE SQUARE - FROM "U" TO C-3 - File 124 x 10-3 Hearing was declared open. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council on the proposed ordinance. City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. recommended that the action on the rezoning of the County Court House be held over until the ordinance creating a C-3 District be in effect. Hearing was continued to March 6th, 1967. RE: REZONING FRANCISCO BOULEVARD - M -H to C -2-H - File 2-1-5 x 10-3 Hearing was declared open. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council and discussed the word- ing of the proposed ordinance which would effect boating industry located on San Rafael Canal. Mr. Chester M. Shumate addressed the Council regarding the non -conforming use of his property, and requested that the zoning remain M -H. Mr. Norman Higby addressed the Council regarding the revenue derived from the boating industry. Hearing was declared closed. An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, Califo m ia, so as to reclassify certain real property from an M -H (Heavy Commercial it Manufacturing with Parking Requirements) District to A C -2-H (General Commercial with Parking Requirements) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 869 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Jensen, directing the Planning Commission to prepare an amendment to the above ordinance which would spell out Marine Operations such as Yacht Harbor, Harbor Repairs and Sales in said ordinance. Vote: all ayes. RE: OFF-STREET PARKING - File 12-14 Mr. Robert W. F. Severin, Architect presented a report with ideas which would increase the parking on the Second Deck of the Third and Lootens Parking Complex which was the relocating of one of the structural columns, the widening of the ramp at street level, widening the curb cut, remove existing trees and install a larger sign to attract attention of the traffic, remove some parking places for a holding lane, and the possibility of suspending a painted banner across Third Street. The Council took the matter under advisement. RE: CITY COUNCIL - File 9-1 Councilman Charles W. Aby announced that he would not be a candidate for Councilman for the coming term. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 867 - FINAL ADOPTION - COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICERS - File 7-3-2 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 867 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael fixing compensation of elected officers, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 867 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: EAST SAN RAFAEL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 - File 6-16 I City Manager, Dan Andersen presented a resolution accepting conveyance of real property for roadway purposes, East San Rafael Assessment District No. 2 for a parcel of land, owned by P.J. Tarrant. The City Manager informed the Council that the amount of $520.00 was available in the East San Rafael Assessment District No. 2 Account. RESOLUTION NO. 3544 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES - EAST i SAN RAFAEL ,ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2. I Vote: all ayes. RE: CARD ROOMS - IRVING LITCHFIELD - File 9-10 Application of Irving Litchfield for a card room license for eight tables was presented. Report of Chief of Police, Charles J. Chiesa recommending its denial. Mr. Litchfield addressed the Council and described the proposed operation and installation of the card room. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Aby, to deny the application. City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. was requested to check on the State law which governs card rooms, and report to the Council. RE: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - NEW FORMATIVE REPORT - File 119 is Jack Alvarado, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce presented a six page report which / a segment of the final updating of the 1965-66 report. The Council accepted the report for study. RE: SAN RAFAEL CANAL - File 12-10 a Jack Alvarado, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce spoke on behalf of President Cliff Lund and presented facts about how valuable the San Rafael Canal was to the City. Mr. Alvarado reported that certain soundings had been made and that the canal was in need of dredging and urged the Council to contact the U.S. Engineers regarding the dredging. Mr. Ray Gallager of San Rafael Marin Repairs made an extended j report on the craft which use the canal, the numerous Marine service facilities, the amount of revenue received by business and taxes. Mr. Ludlow and Robert Severin discussed the use of the canal and the patrolling of same. They also discussed police and fire protection. City Manager, Dan Andersen was directed to follow through with a request with the U.S. Engineers for the dredging of the Cana;l. RE: TERRA LINDA UNIT 21 - Final Map - File 5-1-192 i I Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented final map of Terra Linda Unit 21 with the necessary agreements and bonds. RESOLUTION NO. 3543 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED ''TERRA LINDA UNIT 21" Vote: all ayes. RE: SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES - File 12-6 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles discussed the maintenance of existing sewer lines within the corporate limits of the City. Mr. Rawles suggested a meeting of the Council and sanitary district to discuss the problem of maintenance. RE: JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY - SOUTH SAN PEDRO ROAD - File 4-13-14 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles reported that he had discussed with the County Public Works Director, Donald Frost if it would be possible to construct Phase 4 prior to Phase 3, and Mr. Frost indicated it would. Supervisor of Public Works was directed to pursue the matter and to get the opinion of the Board of Supervisors on the matter. RE: APPLICATION FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR CATV SYSTEM - File 2-11 Application of Cable Television of Marin for an encroachment permit for the construction of a CATV Syste { in the easterly portion of the City of San Rafael was presented. Held over for investigation and report. RE: MAINTENANCE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES - CITY HALL - File 2-16 ' i i Letter from Figone Building Maintenance regarding increase of wages by the Building Service Employees Union of 25� per hour, plus fringe benefits would necessitate the increase of the charges for maintenance of the City Hall of $65.00. Total per month, $790.00. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to authorize the increase as of February 1st, 1967. Vote: all ayes. E: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT - STREETS - File 11-15.1 Mr. Donald Croft, President of the Bret Harte Heights Association addressed the Council regarding the roadways leading to Bret Harte Heights area. During the recent storm the area was practically cut off from the City, and requested a study be made as to what streets could be improved to city standards. The cost of the improvement and to what extent the city would participate. Mr. Croft suggested that there was the possibility the residents of the area would consider financing their portion by an assess- ment district. Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles.was directed to make a study of the problem and to present a report at the March 20th meeting. RE: DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL - File 12-9 Mr. Goodmanson, President of Loch Lomond Home Owners Association addressed the Council regarding the 1 recent flooding of the waterway which divides Villa Real alld Loch Lomond. Mr. Harry Colombo described the problem and gave an eye witness report of the flood. Mr. Colombo filed a report by a Civil Engineer containing recommendations that would alleviate or control the problem. The Council requested the Pub- lic Works Department to make.a report. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -.File 8-14 Request of Orrin Wendling, Finance Director to tranfer from Capital Improvement Unallocated Reserve $16,577.42 to complete Project 43-2001 and Project 43-2205. _. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving the transfer. Vote: all ayes. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS (Library Entrance) - File 8-14 - Mr. M. N. Finisy of Phillips and Finisy, architects addressed the Council and presented working draw- ings on the proposed east entrance to the Library and discussed the plans and the estimated cost with the Council. The matter was referred to Jack Coates and John James for review of the plans and a re- port to be presented on March 6th, 1967. The Library requested an appropriation of $860.00 from the Library's Unallocated Reserve Fund for a Sprinkler System on the Library grounds. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Aby, authorizing the appropriation. Vote: all ayes. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the following employees to be placed on the regular payroll: a. John V. Mandler - Patrolman - Range 13-A, $579.00 - Commencing March 1st, 1967: b. Donald Marvin - Fireman - Range 1-A, $579.00 - Commencing March 1st, 1967. ' c. Kenneth F. Taylor - Maintenance Man 1 - Range 9-A, $464.00 - Commencing Feb. 16, 1967. Vote: all ayes. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS ON CITY STREETS - (Tow-aways) - File 11-8 x 4-3-33 Matter was carried over to March 6th, 1967. RE: FREEWAYS AND STATE HIGHWAYS - File 11-16 x 6 City Manager, Dan Andersen discussed with the Council the connecting road between the Second Street on-ramp and Irwin Street regarding the formation of an assessment district for obtaining the rights-of- way and doing the construction work. The Council directed the City Manager to prepare a petition to form an assessment district on the above. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated February 20th, 1967, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: Council adjourned. GENERAL FUND $ 18,927.99 PARKS FUND 835.94 SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 446.78 EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND 6,073.51 STORES ACCOUNT FUND 549.60 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 72,937.91 EAST SAN RAFAEL ASSESS.DIST.#2 1,710.38 $ 101,482.11 G W. CLIFFORD CORNWELL, CNty Clerk Approved this day of 196_. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL i . 0 In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, March 6th, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: Present: C.Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman ' i i RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of February 20th, 1967, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - SAN RAFAEL SANITATION DISTRICT- File 10-8 Hearing was declared open. Mr. William Corrigan addressed the Council regarding the material he had submitted, together witha cover letter explaining the difference between the condominium and the town- house lot concept, and verbally compared the restrictions to Porto Bello, west. The hearing was declared closed. i Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Planning Commission. RE: LIBRARY - EAST ENTRY - File 12-8 Mr. Morris Finisy, AIA, as requested by the Council at their meeting of February 20th reviewed with Mr. John James and Chief Building Inspector, Jack Coates, the design and discussed with the Council the pro- posed design and its cost. Chief Building Inspector, Jack Coates addressed the Council and stated pro- bably the only way that money could be saved would be to have an entirely differenct concept of the en- trance. Mr. Finisy stated he would confer with the Library Board on th simplifying of the design to lower the cost. • i RE: CARD ROOMS - File 9-10 City Attorney, David M enary, Jr. submitted a report and discussed the State law which governs card rooms; No. action. RE: PARKING AND PARKING LIMITS ON CITY STREETS - (Tow-aways) - File 11-8 x 4-3-33 City Manager, Dan Andersen gave a verbal report on his negotiations with garage owners, and reported thel cost of towing away vehicles would be $8.00. The garage owner would store the vehicle and that there would be a $2.00 fine. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the City Manager to prepare an agreement with the various garage owners and to post the necessary signs which would inform the public that vehicles would be towed away. RE: SAN RAFAEL CANAL (DREDGING) - File 12-10 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported he had contacted the U.S. Engineers regarding the dredging of the canal and was informed by them that as soon as they completed a job that was underway they would make the soundings of the canal. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE N0. 868 - 41ENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD C-3 DISTRICT - File 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 868 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael amending title 14 of the San Rafael , Municipal Code so as to add Chapter 14.46, Retail Commercial or C-3 District, and amend Section 14.12.0 1# so as to add the title of this new district thereto, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 868 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: I Vote: all ayes. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE N0. 869 - REZONING FRANCISCO BLVD. - File 2-1-5 x 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 869 - An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael`wf �ifornia, so as to re- classify certain real property from an M -H (Heavy Commercial it Manufacturing r" ;arking Requirements) District to a C -2-H (General Commercial with Parking requirements) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 869 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: REZONING COUNTY COURT HOUSE SQUARE FROM "U" TO C-3 - File 124 x 10-3 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. informed the Council that in his opinion an ordinance could be passed rezoning the above referred to property because the ordinance creating a C-3 district would be in effect when the rezoning of the referred to property would take effect. An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to reclassify certain real i property from A "U" (Unclassified) District to A C-3 (Retail Commercial) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 870 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: I Vote: all ayes. RE: DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL - LOCH LOMOND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - File 12-9 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles gave a verbal report of the proposed drainage improvements and presented a map which illustrated the location of the work and what the improvements consisted of, and informed the Council that the cost would be borne by the subdivider Mr. McCarthy. RE: APPLICATION FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR CATV SYSTEM (Cable Television ofMarin) - File 2-11 City Manager, Dan Andersen gave a verbal report on the application of Cable Television of Marin. Mr. Robert D. Lewis addressed the Council and discussed the area for which he is applying for an encroachment permit, and informed the Council that before Ile can get permission or anyone could get permission to use the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph poles for a CATV cable, they must have the encroachment permit before they will issue a permit for the use of the poles. Matter was carried over to March 20th. RE: APPLICATION FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR CATV - TELE-VUE SYSTEMS, INC. - File 2-11 Application of Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. for encroachment permit was held over until a report and recommenda- tion was made by the CATV Committee which was appointed by Mayor Bettini consisting of City Manager, Dan Andersen, Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles and Councilman Harry A. Barbier. The above aforesaid has the responsibility of selecting a fourth member from the television industry. RE: JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT SOUTH SAN PEDRO ROAD - PHASE II - File 4-13-14 Request of property owners at #28 and #30 Marina Court Drive that a portion of a railing on a retaining wall adjacent to their property be deleted. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the deletion of the railing. Vote: all ayes. Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles reported that the Public Works Department of the County stated that they could schedule part of Phase IV along with Phase III, that portion referred to as Phase IV for the portion of San Pedro Road which is inundated during heavy storms. Councilman Baar retired from the meeting. RE: SAN RAFAEL PARK UNIT IV - Final Map - File 5-1-193 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented the final map of San Rafael Park Unit IV; together with the necessary agreement and bonds and informed the Council that the Perma-Bilt Enterprises had furnished a bond which covered the improvement work not completed in the other units and recommended that they release the existing bond. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to release the existing bond. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: Baar RESOLUTION NO. 3545 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED "SAN RAFAEL PARK UNIT FOUR'' Vote: all ayes. Absent: Councilman Baar RE: ELECTIONS - File 9-4 Resolution appointing certain election boards and supervisors for the April 10th, 1967, General Muni- cipal Election. RESOLUTION NO. 3546 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPOINTING CERTAIN ELECTION BOARDS AND SUPERVISORS FOR THE APRIL 10, 1967, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Vote: all ayes. Absent: Councilman Baar City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell presented a resolution designating precincts, polling places and appointing members of the precinct boards. RESOLUTION NO. 3547 - RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DESIGNATING PRE- CINCTS AND POLLING PLACES AND APPOINTMENT MEMBERS OF PRECINCT BOARDS FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND GENERAL ELECTION IN SAN RAFAEL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SAN RAFAEL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 10th, 1967. Vote: all ayes Absent: Councilman Baar Councilman Baar returned to the meeting. City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell requested the Council's policy on Section 10012.5 of the Election Code which provides for the publishing of a candidate's qualifications of the office which he is a candidate. The Council unanimously agreed that the candidate should pay for the printing and handling, and authorized the City Clerk to demand $50.00 deposit from the candidate using the service. After pro- ration of the cost, to refund the difference, if any. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Aby, directing the City Manager to write the Counsel of the League of California Cities and inform them that the Council goes on record as opposing Section 10012.5 of the election code. Vote: all ayes. 24U RE: UNIFORM BUILDING CODE - File 9-8 Chief Building Inspector, Jack Coates presented an amendment to an ordinance which amends Section 306(c) of the building code which would make it clear regarding architectural approval of landscaping plans. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael amending Section 12.12.020 of the San Rafael Municipal Code and thereby amending Section 306(c) of the Uniform Building Code so as to require compliance with the Unifon Building Code, the ordinances, approvals, conditions, and restrictions of the city before an occupancy permit may be issued, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 871 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: ANNEXATION - File 5-1 City Manager, Dan Andersen reported on the proposed annexation of the unincorporated area of East San Rafael and the attitude of the Local Agency Formation Commission and requested that the Council pass a resolution directing the City Manager to file the necessary petitions for the annexation of the above referred to lands. RESOLUTION NO. 3548 - RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION Vote: all ayes. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the placing of the following employees on the regular payroll: (a) Vivian Byers - Account Clerk 1 - $400.00 per month - commencing March 1, 1967. (b) Ardie J. Howell - Maintenance Man 1 - $512.00 per month - commencing March 2, 1967 Request from Harold Hall, Street Dept. for extension of leave without pay to March 3rd, 1967. Vote: all ayes. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing Sgt. Louis Foster to attend three-day training conference in Los Angeles from March 14th to March 17th. Vote: all ayes. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated March 6th, 1967, and now on file in the Clerk's Office to whi�cl reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND STORES ACCOUNT FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. t Council adjourned to Monday, March 20th, 1967 $ 21,656.25 286.70 507.90 10,212.08 368.39 339.96 9,856.78 328.24 $ 43,566.30 _ W -a W. CLIFFORO CORNWELL, City klerk Approved this day of 19�. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL f9 °J 4 In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, March 20th, 1567 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen,Councilman 241 u 7 On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, the minutes of March 3rd, 1967, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF CITY STREETS - File 11-15.1. Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented,a report on Bret Harte Road; together with his re- commendations and discussed the report with the Council. Mr. Donald J. Croft of the Bret Harte Home- owners Association addressed the Council, and discussed the homeowners participation in the cost of the improvement. The Council informed Mr. Croft that the City will pay 1/3 of the cost. Mr. Croft stated had had not had time to contact other members of the association. Col. Northrup also addressed the Council regarding the cost. The matter was referred to the association for their consideration. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 870 - REXONING COUNTY COURT HOUSE SQUARE - Final Adoption - File 124 x 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 870 - An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, acb pted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to reclassigy certain real property from a "U'.(Unclassified) District to a C-3 (Retail Commercial) Dis- trict, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 870 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 871 - UNIFORM BUILDING CODE - Final Adoption - File 9-8 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 871 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael amending Section 12. 12.020 of the San Rafael Municipal Code and thereby amending Section 306(c) of the Uniform Building Code so as to require, compliance with the Uniform Building Code, the ordinances, approvals, conditions, and restrictions of the City before an occupancy permit may be issued, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 871 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - GEORGE CAPP - File 2-11 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented an application for an encroachment permit by George Capp, 113 Graceland Drive to construct a retaining wall of concrete block adjacent to the back of the sidewalk. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving Encroachment Permit No. 138. Vote: all ayes. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - C. N. WILLIS - File 2-11 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented an application for an encroachment permit by C.N. Willis, 67 Junipero Serra, Villa Real to construct a retaining wall of rock and mortar 3' from the existing curb. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Barbier, approving Encroachment Permit No. 139. Vote: all ayes. RE: OASDI - File 7-1-1 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. explained to the Council that the authorized agent for the City was vested in former Acting Mayor P. F. Brown, and suggested that the authorized agent be vested in the ii position of City Clerk. The City Attorney recommended that the Council adopt a resolution to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 3549 - RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE AGREEMENT FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE OLD -AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN TITLE II OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. Vote: all ayes. City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. also discussed with the Council that it would be the best interest of the City to amend their contract to exclude part-time election officers positions and presented an amendment to our existing contract to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 3550 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO OLD -AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. V6te: all ayes. Z11:6 RE: REZ011MG - COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 11-023-Ptn. 02 FAIR DRIVE NEAR LINCOLN AVENUE FROM R-1 to R-4, OWNER CONSTANCE SCHWARZER - File 10-3 Date for public hearing was set for Aprii 3rd, 1967 RE: ZONING ORD114ANCE AMENDMENT - File 10-3 An amendment to define in the C-2 District provisions for ''marine uses'' and ''yacht harbors'', recommended by the City Council at their meeting of March 14th. Date for public hearing was set for April 3rd, 1967. TE: SLIDES IN ROADWAY AREAS - File 11-15 x 126 Supervisor of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented a report on several landslides within the City and informed theCouncil that Marin has not been declared a disaster area. A full report and estimate of re- pair cost will be made at the next Council meeting. In the meantime, the Public Works Department are watching these areas closely for any further movement. RE: COUNTY OF�MARIN - COUNTY SERVICES AREA - File 9-5-M Letter from John F. Barrows, Assistant County Administrator regarding the City -County Service Committee recommends that a committee service area be formed in the unincorporated area of the County was noted. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Request of City Treasurer, A. J. Soldavini to attend the California,Municipal Treasurer's Seminar in Anaheim, April 19th through April 21st, 1967 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, authorizing the Treasurer to attend the Seminar. Letter from Public Works requesting proposed salary scale of Maintenance Man,] and 2 was discussed. The'. Council requested that it be held for budget discussions or to recommend the step of the individual at the time of employment. Letter from Orrin Wendling, Finance Director requesting a merit pay increase for LaVon Eller, Jr. Accountant. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to increase the salary to Range 13-B, $593.00 retroactive to March 1st, 1967. Vote: all ayes RE: CATV - File 2-11 Applications for encroachment permits for Eable Television of Marin and Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. were held over for future action. RE: LIBRARY BOARD - File 9-2-3 Mayor C. Paul Bettini recommended that Harold H. Fulkerson be appointed to the Library due to the fact that James Goodale had moved away from San Rafael and creating a vacancy -on the Board. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Baar, approving the appointment of Mr. ' Fulkerson to the Library Board. i Vote: all ayes. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as. j appears from the Advice on Warrants dated March 20th, 1967, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: i GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND STORES ACCOUNT FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 $ 17,214.12 621.01 66.00 5,712,.72. 168.41 1,783.48 509.20 $ 26,074.94 Council adjourned to Tuesday, March 21st, 1967 at 11:45 A.M. (/ tJ e W. CLIFFORD JORNWELL, City Clrk Approved this day of .. L C,t-7 19 L MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN R„FAEL In the Council Chambers of the City of San RaFael, March 21st, 1967 at 11:45 A.M. Adjourned Regular Meeting: RE: GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - File 9-4 Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Cha r 1 es W. Aby, Counc i lr; a,n Louis H. Baa r, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman Absent: Harry A. Barbier, Councilman t! 4;1 City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell presented to the Council a certified list of the offices to be filled at the General Kinicipal Election to be meld Monday, April 10th, 1967, and the name of the candidates, nominated therefor, as required by the Charter of the City of San Rafael. To the Mayor and Council ofthe City of San Rafael: 1, W. Clifford Cornwell, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, State of California, hereby certify that the followina is a correct list of the offices to be filled at the General Municipal Election ih the City of San Rafael and a General Election in San Rafael School District and San Rafael High School District to be held on Monday, April 10th, 1967, and the names of the candidates nominated therefor, as required by the Charter of the City of San Rafael: FOR MAYOR: (One to be elected for a full term of 2 years) CAESAR PAUL BETTINI FOR COUNCILMEN: (Two to be elected for full term of 4 years each) GEORGE S. BURTON ORLANDO CONTI JOSEPH D. DAHLMAN FRED E. JENSEN JOHN A MISKIMEN GENE F. O'CONNOR FOR MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: (Three to be elected for full term of 4 years) CARL BROWN HERMAN L. CHILDRESS JOHN C. PFEIFFER ANITA C. STROM FOR CITY CLERK: (One to be elected for a full term of 4 years each) W. CLIFFORD CORNWELL FOR CITY TREASURER: (one to be elected for a full term of fit- years each) A. J. (ANGIE) SOLDAVINI FOR CHIEF OF POLICE: (One to be elected for a full term of 4 years each) CHARLES J. CHIESA NICK GIAMPOLI FOR CITY ATTORNEY: (One to be elected for a full term of 4 years) DAVID ML•NARY, JR. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and the seal of the City of San Rafael, this 21st day of March, 1967. W. CLIFFORD CORNWELL, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael RESOLUTION N0. 3551 - RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 ARTICLE IV OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY CHARTER AND 22833 and 22835 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE GIVING NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE AND MEASURES TO BE VOTED ON AT ELECTION. Vote: all ayes Absent: Councilmen: Barbier Council adjourned. Approved this day of _ 19 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Z 4 4 In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, April 3rd, 1967 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilmen Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of March 20th and March 21st, 1967, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 11-023-Ptn 02 - FAIR DRIVE NEAR LINCOLN AVENUE FROM R-1 to R-4 OWNER, CONSTANCE SCHWARZER - File 10-3 Public- hearing was declared open. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council on the conditions and illustrated by a diagram the location. There being no one appearim either for or against, the hear- ing was declared closed. An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to reclassify certain real property from a R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to a R-4 (Transient Residential) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 872 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE• PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING IN C-2 DISTRICT - PROVISIONS FOR MARINE USES AND YACHT HARBORS - File 10-3 Public hearing was declared open. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council on the proposed amendment which he was directed to prepare by the City Council at their meeting of March 14th. There being no one appearing either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. An ordinance amending Title 14 (Zoning) of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to amend Chapter 14.08 "Definitions" by adding Sections 14.08.236 Yacht Club, 14.08.238 Yacht Harbor & Yacht Basin, and 14.08.176 Marine Uses; and to amend Section 14.44.020 11(a) to include these uses in the C-2 District subject to obtaining a use permit, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 873 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: CELEBRATIONS - File 104 x 12-14 A member of the Marin Barracks of the Veterans of World War I addressed the Council requesting that parking spaces on the upper deck of the Lootens Place parking lot be reserved for persons attending the Remembrance Luncheon on Thursday observing the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Entry into World War I. The request was unanimously approved. RE: CATV - File 2-11 Applications for encroachment permits by Cable Television of Marin and Tele-Vue Systems,lnc.was postponed to April 17th, 1967. RE: EXCLUSION OF PROPERTY IN SAN RAFAEL FROM COUNTY TAX LEVY FOR FIRE PROTECTION - File 13-5 x 9-12 Letter received from Michael Mitchell County -Auditor Controller regarding the Government Code, Section 25643 which is a legal authority for excluding the City of San Rafael from the structural portion of the County fire tax, and informing the Council a resolution requesting this should be submitted prior to July 1st, 1967. RESOLUTION NO. 3552 -RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL PETITIONING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF MARIN TO EXCLUDE ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF SAID CITY FROM COUNTY TAX LEVY FOR SUPPORT OF FIRE PROTECTION IN THE COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 25643. Vote: All ayes. RE: SAN RAFAEL BOARD OF APPEALS - File 9-2-7 Resignation of former Mayor E. W. Culver from the Board effective April 1st, 1967 was received and motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, to accept the resignatuin with regrets. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, directing the CityManager, Dan Andersen to prepare a resolution of commendation for former Mayor Culver's service on the Board. Vote: all ayes. Letter from the PluMbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association of Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Inc. recommending that Mr. 0. E. ("Denny") Dehnert be appointed and that Walter E. Lewis be appointed as an alternate Board Member. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Aby, to approve the appointment of Mr. Dehnert to the Board of Examiners andAppeals. Vote: all ayes. City Manager, Dan Andersen requested that alternates be appointed so that when the Board met it would be possible to have a quorum at all the meetings. RE: APPLICATION FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT (Parcel 18-282-23) RALPH THORUP - File 2-11 Application for an encroachment permit to construct a planter box at 61 East Crescent Drive was presented by Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles. Motdon was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing Encroachment Permit No. 140. Vote: all ayes. RE: COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS - File 4-11 City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council on the covenants and restrictions running with the land of Harry Heifetz in Block 6 at the corner of Harbor and Mill Streets in East San Rafael and illustrated by diagram the proposed off-street parking and driveway easement which would provide parking for the building at 616 Canal Street. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement entitled Covenants and Restrictions as presented. Vote: all ayes. RE: SANITARY AND STORM SEWER REPORT - File 12-6 x 12-9 Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles submitted a report on the proposed study of storm and sanitary systems and recommended that an aerial photo map of that portion of the City which was not included in the former aerial which was made for drainage purposes be made. RE: SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - File 2-7 City Manager, Dan Andersen report6d on the negotitations f6r the sale of surplus city property at Bellam and Lisbon Streets. The purchase price being $9,500.00 which would include the broker's fee. The offer being from Don R. Presley a contiguous property owner. Finance Director, Orrin Wendling informed the Council he had received a 10% deposit or $950.00. Motion was made by Councilman Aby, seconded by Councilman Baar, authorizing and directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and agreement for the sale of the property, and authorized the payment of $500.00 to the Broker. Vote: all ayes. RE: KTIMARIN - MARIN OUTDOOR SPORTS AND BOAT SHOW - File 104 Request from KTIM to hold a Marin Outdoor Sports and Boat Show on the parking lot of the Bank of America and to close off that section of "B" Street between Fifth and Julia for the weekend of May 20th and 21st was present6d. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Aby, approving the request. Vote: all ayes. RE: 150TH ANNIVERSARY MISSION SAN RAFAEL ARCHANGEL - File 104 Request of 150th Anniversary Mission San Rafael Archangel Committee for celebration of the event to hold a parade on Sunday, October 22nd, 1967 was presented. Motion was made by CouncilmanJenseo, seconded by Councilman Aby, approving the request. Vote: all ayes. Celebration to be held from October 18th through October 22nd. RE: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT - File 12-18 Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles discussed with the Council the extension of the underground utility district - Fourth Street - El Camino Avenue to Greenfield Avenue - T16 rd Street - Marquard Acenue to Greenfield Avenue, and informed the Council that this would be in conjunction with improve- ment of Fourth Street Project. An ordinance of the City of San Rafael extending the underground utility district, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 874 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. RE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - File 10-3 Planning Director, Herbert Hotchner informed the Council that the Planning Commission had held a public hearing on an amendment whichwould clarify home occupations. Date for a public hearing was set for April l7th, 1967. RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - THOMAS CUDWORTH - File 3-1 Claim of Thomas Cudworth, 53 Bennett Avenue, San Anselmo for personal injuries resulting from an auto- mobile which skidded and struck a fire hydrant was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, denying the claim and referred to our insurance carrier. u RE: CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - NORMAND H. TRAVERSO - File 3-1 Letter from Normand Traverso, 52 Cottonwood Drive, San Rafael requesting the City replace soil which was washed away by the water in the creek located at the rear of his property. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Aby, to deny the claim and referred to our insurance carrier. RE: CLAIM OF MRS. GEORGE GOTELLI - File 3-1 Claim of Mrs. George Gotelli, 539 Virginia Drive, Petaluma for the sum of $80.94 for the replacement of two tires damaged when her car struck an exposed manhold while driving east on the Miracle Mile within the City limits was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Barbier, denying the claim and referred to our ,i.nsurance carrier. RE: LEGAL ACTION A MI NST THE CITY - File 3-2 A Summons to appear in a action to quiet title by Hale P. Benton and Irene Benton was referred to the City Attorney. RE: SIDEWALKS - File 11-7 Letter from Floyd Diess, 3 Billou Street, San Rafael, calling the city's attention to sidewalks located on Redding Way. The matter was referred to the Public Works Department for a report on the meeting of the 17th of April. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Request from the Public Works Department to promote Larry Petretti to Maintenance Man II, Step Il -A, $512.00 per month beginning April 1st, 1967 to fill an existing vacancy. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the request. Vote: all ayes. The Council discussed the matter of retaining the Assistant Mechanic, Francis R. Powell, Jr. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the appropriation from unallocated surplus the amount of $2500.00 to Account 1-109-602, and to transfer $1,000.00 from Budget Account 1-109-603 to Budget Account 1-109-602. Vote: all ayes. Request of City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks at Los Angels May 22nd to 25th was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to grant the request, and to approprate from unallocated surplus $125.00 to budget account 1-023-601. Vote: all ayes. Request from the Police Department for Police Inspector Gerald R. Souza to attend a training institute at Newport Beach May 5th at a cost of $110.00 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the request. All claims approved by the Finance Committee were presented and warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated April 3rd, 1967, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: GENERAL FUND PARKS FUND SPECIAL RECREATION FUND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND STORES FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 FUND $ 28,535.25 509. 15 258.00 26,026.09 368.68 609.28 1,424.62 440.32 S 56,171.39 Council adjourned to Friday, April 14th, 1967 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. W. CLIFFORD CORNWELL, City erk Approved this %_ of 19�_. ,zw zr- wl MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Friday, April 14th, 1967 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. Adjourned Regular Meeting: Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman The meeting of the Council pursuant to Section 27 of Article IV was opened by Mayor C. Paul Bettini,. RE: GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 10TH, 1967 - CANVASS OF RETURNS - File 9-4 The Council proceeded to canvass the returns according to General Election regulations. RESOLUTION NO. 3553 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DECLARING CANVASS OF RETURNS AND RESULTS OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 10TH, 1967. Ayes: Councilmen: Aby, Baar, Barbier, Jensen and Mayor Bettini Noes: Councilmen: None Absenti Councilmen: None Council adjourned. 241 Approved this / qday of 19 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL '46 %2 In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, April 17th, 1967 at 8:00 O'clock P.M. Regular Meeting: RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present: C. Paul Bettini, Mayor Charles W. Aby, Councilman Louis H. Baar, Councilman Harry A. Barbier, Councilman Fred E. Jensen, Councilman On motion of Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Baar, the minutes of April 3rd and April 14th, 1967, a true and correct copy thereof having been heretofore submitted to each member, were approved. RE: SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS - File 9-4 City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell was given the oath for his new term of office by Mayor C. Paul Bettini. Then the City Clerk administered the oath to John C. Pfeiffer andCarl J. Brown to the Board -of Education, and to Mayor C. Paul Bettini, Councilmen John A. Miskimen and Fred E. Jensen, and to City Treasurer, Angelina J. Soldavini, City Attorney, David Menary, Jr., and Police Chief, Charles J. Chiesa. Retiring Councilman Charles W. Aby addressed the Council and thanked them for their cooperation during his numerous terms of office and suggested that they give a second look to the City of San Rafael becom- ing a general law city. Councilman Miskimen retired from the meeting. RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE N0. 872 - REZONING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 11-023-Ptn. 02, FAIR DRIVE NEAR LINCOLN AVENUE (Constance Schwarzer) - Final Adoption - File 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE N0. 872 - An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by Section 14.12.020 of the Municipal Code of San Rafael, California, so as to re- classify certain real property from a R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to a R-4 (Transient Re- sidential) District, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 872 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. Absent: Councilmen: Miskimen RE:CHARTER ORDINANCE N0. 873 - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT DEFINING C-2 DISTRICT PROVISIONS FOR "MARINE USES" AND "YACHT HARBORS" - Final Adoption - File 10-3 CHARTER ORDINANCE N0. 873 - An ordinance amending Title 14 (Zoning) of the San Rafael Municipal Code so as to amend Chapter 14.08 "Definitions" by adding Sections 14.08.236 Yacht Club, 14.08.238 Yacht Harbor & Yacht Basin, and 14.44.020 11(a) to include these uses in the C-2 District subject to obtaining a use permit, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 873 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. Absent: Councilmen: Miskimen RE: CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 874 - EXTENDING UNDERGROUD UTILITY DISTRICT - File 12-18 CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 874 - An ordinance of the City of San Rafael extending the underground utility district, and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 874 was passed and adopted as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael by the following vote, to -wit: Vote: all ayes. Absent: Councilmen: Miskimen Councilmen Miskimen returned to the meeting. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CLARIFYING HOME OCCUPATIONS IN "R" DISTRICTS - File 10-3 Public hearing was declared open. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner briefed the Council on the proposed ordinance and discussed the wording of certain portions. The matter was referred back to the Planning Commission and the hearing continued to May 1st. RE: LICENSES AND PERMITS - File 9-10 Mr. Robert Lewis of 1222 Grand Avenue asked the Council about the permit granted to hold bridge classes at the southeast corner of Grand and Belle Avenue. City Planner, Herbert Hotchner reported that the matter had been investigated and it had been determined that the license would not be renewed. RE: CATV - APPLICATIONS FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR CABLE TELEVISION OF MARIN AND TELE-VUE SYSTEMS - File 2-11 Mr. Robert D. Lewis addressed the Council regarding his application under the name of Cable Television of Marin for an encroachment permit for a CATV system and discussed certain phases of installation pro- blems. Mr. Joe E. Sheeks, attorney, representing Tele-Vue Systems addressed the Council and reviewed the progress of his company, Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. City Manager, Dan Andersen reported that the com- mittee had investigated the two companies seeking the encroachment permit, and recommended that the per- mit be awarded to Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. Action was postoned to May 15th for further investigation. RE: SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - BELLAM AND LISBON - File 2-7 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. reviewed with the Council the ordinance he had been directed to prepare for the selling of the surplus property at Bellam and Lisbon to Don R. Presley for the sum of $9500. and that a real estate commission be paid to John G. Morosoli for $500. L)4tj e The City Attorney also reviewed with them the covenant running with the land. An ordinance providing for the sale and conveyance of public property to Don R. Presley,.and numbering Charter Ordinance No. 875 was read, introduced, and ordered passed to print by the following vote,to- wit: Vote: all ayes. Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Jensen, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the covenant running with the land. Vote: all ayes. RE: SANITARY AND STORM SEWER REPORT - File 12-6 x 12-9 Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles present6d a report which specified what the proposed report should contain, and estimated the proposed analysis of the deficiencies of the sanitary and storm sewer systems as prepared by outside consultants could possibly cost $20,000. The matter was held over for budget sessions. RE: LANDSLIDES - WALL CONDITION ON REDDING WAY - File 12-16 x 126 Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented a report on the preliminary investigation of slides in the City, and recommended that a soils engineering study be authorized so that plans and repairs can be started in the near future. Estimated cost of soils study, $2,000 to $3,000. The Council authoriz- ed the appropriation. RE: NOTICE TO ABATE NUISANCE - 1364 GRAND AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL - File 3-3-14 City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell swore in Building Inspector, Jack Coates for the purpose of giving testimony. Building Inspector, Jack Coates testified to the effect that the remains of the burned building at 1364 Grand Avenue, San Rafael is a public nuisance and should be abated. Mr. Ed Raggianti informed the Council that a portion of the building collasped and it was a public nuisance and blight to the neighborhood. Mr. Ed, Ghirardo also spoke regarding the remains of the building. RESOLUTION NO. 3554 - RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 108 FINDING AND DETERMINING THOSE CERTAIN DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURDS AT 1364 GRAND AVENUE ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DIRECTING THE OWNER TO ABATE SAME BY RECONSTRUCTION, RAZING OR RE- MOVAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THIS DATE. Vote: all ayes. RE: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION - JERRY N. TAYLOR - File 2-11 Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles briefed the Council on the proposed application for encroach- ment permit - Jerry N. Taylor, 39 Lagoon Road, San Rafael, into the 15 foot Peacock Lagoon drainage easement with a patio deck. Mr. Taylor presented plans showing the proposed encroachment. Building Inspector, Jack Coates addressed the Council against the encroachment and said he felt it should be referred to the Homeowners Association for review. Mr. Taylor consented to consult with the Homeowners Association and get their feeling about the matter. RE: IMPROVEMENT OF FOURTH STREET FROM MARQUARD AVENUE TO GREENFIELD AVENUE - PROJECT 41-2010 (18-66) - File 11-15.1 Director of Public Works, Norris Rawles presented a diagram showing the proposed improvement of Fourth Street as stated above. The Council approved the preliminary plans and directed the Public Works to proceed with the final plans and specifications. RE: SAN RAFAEL PARK UNIT THREE - TREE PLANTING AGREEMENT AND BOND - File 5-1-182 City Attorney, David Menary, Jr. briefed the Council on the request of the Perma-gilt Development Cor- poration to reduce the amount of the faithful performance bond. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, that upon certification of the City Engineer, and the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council hereby consents that the surety bond in theamount of $236,869.38 posted by PERMA- BILT DEVELOPMENT CORP. to guarantee its full and faithful performance of that certain agreement (Subdivisionlmprovements) entered into between PERMA- BILT DEVELOPMENT CORP. and THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL on April 18th, 1966, may be reduced to $24,000.00. Vote: all ayes. RE: SAN RAFAEL CANAL - File 12-10 x 10-1 City Manager, Dan Andersen informed the Council he had rec6ived complaints regarding illuminated signs along the San Rafael Canal and recommended that there be a -moratorium on advertising signs along San Rafael Canal. Mr. Dave Cohen representing Montecito Shopping Center said that he believes that the signs adhered to the sign ordinance and they should be allowed. Mr. Ed. Ghirardo of the Fish and Chip Shop informed the Council that it is his intention to add a dock together with a sign. Mr. John Reed addressed the Council regarding the signs which were under discussion, and said that they were in- stalled without a permit by the Marin Neon Company who had obtained the permit for one sign but not applied for the second. Also discussed with the Council the application for the second sign, and it it adhered to the sign ordinance, permission should be granted. The Council discussed with City Planner, Herbert Hotchner a new sign ordinance and was informed it could be ready for planning commission study in about sixty days. No action. Zou RE: APPEAL DECISION OFTHE PLANNING COMMISSION - PAVEMENT ON WILLIAMS STREET - File 10-5 Mr. Stephen P. Reinertsen appealed the condition that the unimproved portion of Williams Street from Locust Avenue to the creek be paved. Public hearing was set for May 1st, 1967. RE: APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - USE PERMIT (U. P. 67-20) MONTESSORI SCHOOL - File 10-5 The Traffic Committee appealed the decision of the Planning Commission in granting use permit 67-20 be- cause of traffic hazards on Mission Avenue. Hearing was set for May 1st, 1967. RE: STREETS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL - File 11-1 Request of the Terra Linda Community Service District that the City of San Rafael consider several im- provements in streets and traffic flow along Freitas Parkway and suggested that the details could be worked out through joint study by the City and County Engineering Departments. The Council wished to acknowledge the letter and take up the proposal at budget hearings. RE: CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE - 1015 SECOND STREET - DR. ERIC MOELLER - SEWER BACKUP -_ File 3-1 Claim of Dr. Eric Moeller for damage caused by sewer backup at 1015 Second Street was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Barbier, seconded by Councilman Baar, denying the claim and referred to our insurance carrier. Vote: all ayes. RE: YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY - F -He 127 City Manager, Dan Andersen informed the Council that May 16th had been selected as Youth in Govnerment Day. RE: MORGUE SITE - File 13-1 Letter from the County of Marin requesting the feelings of the City regarding the establishment of a morgue in a building on Irwin Street was presented. Mr. Ben Ostling spoke in favor of placing the morgue in the suggested site. The Council agreed to hold a public hearing on the matter if the County advises them it is serious about acquiring the property. RE: ANNEXATION - SOUTH OF FRANCISCO BOULEVARD AND AST OF PRESENT CITY BOUNDARY - File 5-2 Motion was made by Councilman Baar, seconded by Councilman Barbier, to delete the trailer park from the proposed annexation. Vote: all ayes. City Manager, Dan Andersen was directed to request LAFC to delete that area. RE: PERSONNEL - File 7-5 Request of John James, License Inspector, Treasurer's office for leave without pay to June 30th, 1967 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Barbier, authorizing the leave. Vote: all ayes. Request of David Menary, Jr. to attend the City Attorney's meeting conducted by the League of California Cities at Sacramento May 3rd and 5th was granted. The Council unanimously appointed John A. Miskimen on the Finance Committee and Fred Jensen on the Board of Sanitary District. >-C_ City Clerk, W. Clifford Cornwell administered the oath of office to Herman L. Childress to the Board of Education on April 24th, 1967. / Allclaims approved by the Finance Committee were presented acid warrants ordered drawn for same as appears from the Advice on Warrants dated April 17th, 1967, and now on file in the Clerk's office to which reference is hereby made for further particulars: Council adjourned. GENERAL FUND $ 19,380.20 PARKS FUND 182.46 SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 151.86 EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUND 300.00 EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND 2,256.51 STORES FUND 62.40 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 495.78 PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 500.00 i $ 23,329.21 W. CLIFFORD CORNWEL City C1e1lk Approved this /day of 9 67 rr� e7"11 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL