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IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1992, AT 7:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF LITIGATION AND LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - File 1.4.1.a
No.
92-6(a)
- #1
- Ellen L. Wright vs. City of San Rafael
No.
92-6(b)
- #1
- Pauline Chzankin vs. City of San Rafael
No.
92-6(c)
- #1
- Sanford I. Gossman vs. Dangerous Animal Board Hearing, et al
No.
92-6(d)
- #2
No.
92-6(e)
- #7
No reportable action was taken.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1992, AT 8:00 PM
Regular Meeting: Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
San Rafael City Council Dorothy L. Breiner, Councilmember
Paul M. Cohen, Councilmember
Michael A. Shippey, Councilmember
Joan Thayer, Councilmember
Absent: None
Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, City Manager
Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
2. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming Week of March 22 through 28, 1992, as
Mediation Week in the City of San Rafael - File 110
Mayor Boro presented the Proclamation to Jody Becker, Mediation Coordinator for Marin
County, the Proclamation Proclaiming Week of March 22 through 28, 1992, as Mediation Week
in the City of San Rafael.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE
DANGEROUS ANIMAL BOARD HEARING, COUNTY OF MARIN - File 13-3
Sanford Gossman, 21 Cottonwood Drive, voiced his concern regarding his dogs being confined
prior to a hearing of the Dangerous Animal Board, Marin County. Mayor Boro responded
to Mr. Gossman's question regarding if this matter was, in fact, brought before the
Closed Session held prior to the City Council meeting tonight. Mayor Boro stated it had
been discussed in that Closed Session and the City Attorney would be contacting Mr.
Gossman.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to approve the recommended
action on the following Consent Calendar items:
ITEM
4. Status Report on Baywood Terrace Subdivision
Bret Harte Rd.; John Hoffmire, Owner; AP #13-
271-29 (PW) - File 5-1-314
5. St. Isabella's Senior Housing Project: (P1)
- File 10-3 x 10-5 x 10-7
a. RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 8624,
DENYING THE APPEAL OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF A SMALL SUBDIVISION, USE
PERMIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN
REVIEW PERMIT (Z91-6, UP91-53, ED91-69)
FOR A 62 -UNIT AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT; 1 TRINITY WAY; ROMAN CATHOLIC
ARCHBISHOP OF SAN FRANCISCO, OWNER;
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accepted report.
Ratified Resolution No. 8624
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES, REP.; MARJORIE GOLDMAN
AND ALLAN J. TITUS, APPELLANTS
(AP #175-181-26)
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b. RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 8625,
WAIVING THE PARKLAND DEDICATION FEE,
AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR THE SMALL SUBDIVISION, USE PERMIT
AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW, AND
AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF SAN RAFAEL 14.15.020 OF THE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA,
SO AS TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
IN THE TERRA LINDA AREA (RE: Z91-6 -
1 TRINITY WAY - ST. ISABELLA'S, A 62 -
UNIT AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT,
AP #175-181-26)
C. SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1612 - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
BY SECTION 14.15.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, SO AS
TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
IN THE TERRA LINDA AREA (RE: Z91-6
- 1 TRINITY WAY - A 62 -UNIT AFFORDABLE
SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT, AP #175-181-26)
(ST. ISABELLA'S SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT)
7. Request for Funds for 1992 Safe Graduation
Night Parties for: (CM) - File 105
a. San Rafael High School
B. Terra Linda High School
9. Resolution Authorizing the Signing of an
Agreement for Legal Services Between the City
of San Rafael and Scott Guite, Attorney to
Prosecute Criminal Municipal Code Violations
(CA) - File 4-3-251a x 9-3-16
Ratified Resolution No. 8625.
Approved final adoption of
Ordinance No. 1612.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 8626 -
AUTHORIZING A DONATION TO SAN RAFAEL
HIGH SCHOOL FOR SAFE GRADUATION NIGHT
PARTY (in the amount of $100.00)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 8627 -
AUTHORIZING A DONATION TO TERRA LINDA
HIGH SCHOOL FOR SAFE GRADUATION NIGHT
PARTY (in the amount of $100.00)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 8628 -
AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF
AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AND SCOTT GUITE, ATTORNEY (Commencing
3/2/92 for 12 mos.) (amount not to
exceed $27,000)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH DIXIE AND SAN RAFAEL SCHOOL BOARDS
ON FEBRUARY 12, 1992, SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1992 AND REGULAR MEETING OF
MARCH 2, 1992 (CC)
Councilmember Shippey made a correction to the Special Minutes of February 20, 1992,
with regard to Page 9, the 80% response to the Hughes, Heiss survey given to the Police
Department, stating "there was less than an average rating of morale within the
Department" rather than "average response to the survey".
Councilmember Shippey moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to approve the Minutes of
the Special Joint Meeting with Dixie and San Rafael School Boards of February 12, 1992,
Special Meeting of February 20, 1992, with changes stated by Councilmember Shippey, and
Regular Meeting of March 2, 1992.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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6. DATA COMMUNICATIONS IN PATROL VEHICLES: (PD)
a. SELECTION OF THE WARNER GROUP TO DEVELOP AND DEFINE THE MOST BENEFICIAL AND
COST EFFECTIVE METHOD TO PROVIDE THE SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH DATA
COMMUNICATIONS FOR ITS PATROL VEHICLES - File 4-3-252 x 9-3-30
b. PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) LAPTOP COMPUTERS FROM GRID SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR FIELD
TESTING AND USE IN PATROL VEHICLES - File 4-2-263 x 9-3-30
Councilmember Breiner asked staff to bring back a report on this with regard to using the
drug seizure funds for this type of purchase. She stated a concern that these funds were
being used correctly. City Manager Nicolai responded staff would do this and it would be
part of the upcoming budget.
Mrs. Breiner asked with regard to the SRCARD Program (San Rafael Computerized Arrest,
Records and Dispatch), was the City able to recapture any fees from the victims of the
auto thefts for the services of the Police Department. Ms. Nicolai answered negatively.
Mrs. Breiner suggested this should be done to produce revenue to support the SRCARD
program. Ms. Nicolai stated it would possibly be difficult to differentiate between one
type of police follow-up action on a criminal activity from another. Mrs. Breiner
suggested this was worthy of discussion at a future meeting. Ms. Nicolai agreed.
Councilmember Thayer requested a list of items for which the Asset Seizure Funds have
been used in the past, along with the total amount in the fund now.
Mrs. Thayer stated with regard to the bids for the consultants and for Grid Systems for
the four laptop computers, she noticed the City took the highest bidder, noting that for
the four laptop computers, they were the only company who met the specifications. She
asked how many bids were solicited originally. Acting Chief Robert Krolak responded that
there were three bids and both the users' group and CMSI felt these companies were the
ones with the most ability to complete the project. Mrs. Thayer asked if the users'
group was composed of people within the Police Department who would be using this
equipment. Acting Chief Krolak answered affirmatively.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Shippey seconded, to adopt the Resolution
selecting the Warner Group as consultants, and to adopt the Resolution to purchase four
(4) laptop computers from Grid Systems Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 8629 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND THE WARNER GROUP,
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS (At a fee not to exceed $15,625)
RESOLUTION NO. 8630 - AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS FROM GRID SYSTEMS
CORPORATION (At a cost of $29,931.54) (Only bidder to meet
the specifications of the bid)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
8. ADOPTION OF ADA (AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT) GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (CM) - File 13-
1-1 x 9-3-11
Mayor Boro noted with regard to Item #2 on the first page of the staff report that one
of the things that would be done with respect to complying with the Americans With
Disabilities Act is a transition plan that will be developed by January 26, 1992,
which he stated was reasonable. The next issue was bringing the City's facilities
into compliance as expeditiously as possible. He asked with regard to the statement,
"All reasonable achievable structural changes must be made by January 26, 1995", was
that a mandated date. Assistant City Manager Golt responded affirmatively, noting
that by July 26, 1992, the City needs to have a plan for how the City's facilities
would be brought into compliance. Those physical changes in the facilities should be
accomplished by a later date or if they will not be accomplished, the City would then
need to prove that there is an undue hardship reason so the City would not be
obligated for the physical structural changes. Mayor Boro stated his concern that the
City does not know what the magnitude will be yet, even though they were adopting a
Resolution indicating this would be done by a certain date. Ms. Golt stated that it
was in the Federal legislation that it is mandatory to do this. She stated it was
important to be aware that there may be very valid undue hardships present, in terms
of City facilities, and staff may find that there are many City facilities already
accessible.
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Councilmember Shippey asked City Attorney Ragghianti if this Resolution would commit
the City to any expenditures. City Attorney Ragghianti responded negatively.
Ms. Golt stated she omitted one of the committee member's names in the report; that of
Sharon McNamee, Recreation Director.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Shippey seconded, to adopt the
Resolution stating the City's intent to comply with the ADA (Americans With
Disabilities Act).
RESOLUTION NO. 8631 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
STATING ITS INTENT TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND ADOPTION OF AN
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
10. PUBLIC HEARING - UP72-32(b)/ED 91-55 - APPEAL OF CONDITION 14, REQUIRING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
USE PERMIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1730
SQ. FT. MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM FOR THE TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 333 WOODLAND AVE.; AP #13-
101-17; TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, OWNERS; GLEN PETERSON, ARCHITECT, REP.
(PI) - File 10-5 x 10-7
Mayor Boro stated that the Council received a letter on this subject from Wendy James
and Howard Itzkowitz that evening.
Planning Director Pendoley briefed the Council on the staff report, stating the
Planning Commission focused in particular on Condition 14, which would require the
construction of a sidewalk along the Church's frontage. He then showed the sidewalk
on an overhead projection. He stated the concern of the Commission was because of
testimony from the Church that the cost of the sidewalk would be exceptionally high,
$20,000 to $30,000. Mr. Pendoley stated this unusual cost was due to the topography
in the immediate area, with a steep slope at the edge of the right-ofway, which
requires building retaining walls.
Mr. Pendoley stated he met with Public Works Director Bernardi and with church
representatives on this project. He stated they discussed the policy adopted by the
Council in May, 1980, of which part stated the City could participate in the
construction of new sidewalks when there was an urgent safety problem. He stated he
was recommending that there is an urgent safety problem, in this case, and the Council
has the option of applying that policy in dealing with this Appeal. He recommended
that the Church satisfy Condition 14 by paying a fee equivalent to the cost of
building the sidewalk which staff estimates at $5,000. He also recommended that
Public Works be authorized to apply Gas Tax funds to cover the retaining wall. He
stated staff was recommending this partly because of equity issues to the Church, but
more importantly in view of safety problems involving children walking to the Davidson
School.
Councilmember Thayer asked how much of the sidewalk would be in front of the Church
and would there be any part of this sidewalk that would not be covered by this
proposal. Mr. Pendoley stated the proposal was to close the entire gap, even though
there is a small area in front of another property that would be the City's cost, but
it was a very minor amount. He stated the frontage was 50 feet. Mrs. Thayer stated
she believed Council had received a proposal, approximately two years ago, from
concerned citizens with regard to the children using the area across the street from
this frontage more frequently. Mayor Boro stated that part of the problem with the
children using the opposite side of the street was an unfinished, privately owned
street which intersects the sidewalk in that area. He stated this makes it more of a
safety hazard. Public Works Director Bernardi stated that there was a drainage
problem with the rain, making the children walk out into the street because there is
too much water on the sides of the street.
Councilmember Breiner asked Mr. Bernardi with regard to his comment about possibly
using school district funding for this. Mr. Bernardi responded he had talked to Bob
Vasser, Principal of Davidson School, who indicated he was not very hopeful, but would
try to get some funding through their property management people.
Councilmember Shippey asked Mr. Pendoley about the letter received that night, where
one of the senders, Howard Itzkowitz, was on the Design Review Board. He asked why
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this was not addressed in the Design Review Board. Mr. Pendoley responded that the
sidewalk was not usually brought before the Design Review Board.
Councilmember Cohen stated he felt Mr. Itzowitz had a right to comment on this now.
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Councilmember Cohen asked if there was another improvement project on this site and
wondered why this was not done then. Mr. Pendoley responded he did not remember when
that occurred. Secondly, Mr. Cohen stated, with regard to the policy mentioned above
which was brought before the Council May, 1980, under Paragraph 2, "The City will
participate in the construction of new sidewalks equally not to exceed onehalf of the
construction cost". He suggested that the retaining wall and sidewalk be tied in
together as a whole project, therefore determining the cost for both the City and the
Church. Mr. Bernardi quoted Statement #3, "The City will construct at City cost new
sidewalks, including curb and gutter, at locations that pose extreme hazard to
pedestrians". He stated the Church has agreed to pay some cost of this sidewalk,
rather than the City picking up the entire cost of the sidewalk. He stated this was a
compromise reached by staff, and does not comply strictly with Statement #2, but he
felt it reached the intent of the policy.
Councilmember Cohen asked about the liability issues involved in the construction of
the retaining wall. Mr. Bernardi responded the City will be responsible for
maintaining this retaining wall. The sidewalk is the responsibility of the property
owner, unless it was damaged by a City tree.
Mayor Boro asked if the Church would incur an additional liability from the retaining
wall. Mr. Bernardi responded staff would check the slope carefully before building
the retaining wall is built to insure a solid wall.
Gerry Heermann, member of the Building Committee for Trinity Lutheran Church, stated
the Committee did meet with staff and felt they had come to an understanding on this
issue. He stated their main objective was to make the neighborhood safer for the
children in particular. He stated the Church was in agreement with staff to pay
$5,000 towards the sidewalk.
Judy Yonyess, 6 Alvina Ave., stated she endorsed the addition of the multi-purpose
room at Trinity Lutheran Church which will make more room for more children.
Sandra Lollini, resident of Gerstle Park area, stated she agreed that this church
school is vital to the community. She stated if the Church was charged $30,000 to do
this, they would not be able to do so. Secondly, she stated she felt the City does
have a responsibility for the safety of the children. She stated the Redevelopment
Agency allowed McPhail's to use a City easement for parking on Lindaro Street and
never put a contingent or condition of approval to put new sidewalks in this area, so
there are no sidewalks for the children on Lindaro Street. She suggested instead of
taking vegetation out when building the retaining wall, eliminate the parking on
Woodland where the children need to walk to school. She also suggested putting in
underground drains for the rain water to drain off.
Mrs. Lollini stated, as President of the Gerstle Park Homeowners' Association, at the
February 11, 1992 Planning Commission hearing addressed the 8 foot high cyclone fence
along the property. She was concerned about the upcoming new zoning ordinance and the
height requirements being put into this ordinance. She stated some of the other
concerns by the Gerstle Park Homeowners' Association were the landscaping on hillsides
and the commercial vehicles that pass through the area going from Ross Valley to
Woodland Avenue when the children are walking to and from school.
There being no further public input, Mayor Boro closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Breiner asked about the possibility of bringing the sidewalk out into
the street to prevent liability due to possible landslides. Mr. Bernardi stated that
to construct a sidewalk over the existing gutter would create more of a problem from
debris collecting, creating a drainage problem. He stated he did not recommend
narrowing the street, as Mrs. Lollini suggested, because of the amount of traffic.
Councilmember Thayer asked if there was any potential liability if the sidewalk was
not constructed. Mr. Bernardi stated staff was just presenting what the Applicant
was proposing. He stated the Council could vote not to do this project.
Councilmember Shippey asked Mr. Bernardi to look at Mrs. Lollini's proposal to see if
it could be done that way.
Councilmember Breiner stated there should be a way to construct a filtering barrier to
help with the runoff.
Mayor Boro suggested to Mr. Bernardi that he have the soils test done and come back to
the Council with the results and asked how long this would take. Mr. Bernardi
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responded it could be brought back to the next Council meeting, April 6, 1992.
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Councilmember Cohen voiced his concern about the liability issue and asked for more
information concerning the 8 foot fence, per Mrs. Lollini's comments. Mr. Pendoley
responded the fence was approved with a variance in 1980, but was constructed three
years later. The variance dealt with both the setback from the parking lot and its
height.
Mr. Heermann stated that the Church's concern was to be able to go ahead with the
project in order to meet a deadline for September in order to be ready for the new
school year. He asked Council to grant their Appeal, and allow them to pay the $5,000
contingency so they could proceed in getting their building permit.
Mayor Boro suggested continuing this item to April 6, 1992, on Old Business.
Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to carry the item to the
April 6, 1992, Council meeting under Old Business.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
City Attorney Ragghianti confirmed that when this item would come back on the meeting
of April 6, 1992, the Public Hearing has been closed, but the Appeal had been
continued for Council discussion with staff only. Mayor Boro answered affirmatively.
11. PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND REZONING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A 176 -UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX (OAKRIDGE APARTMENTS); SMITH RANCH ROAD PROPERTIES,
OWNER; LINCOLN PROPERTY CO., INC., REP.; AP #155-251-08 & 09 (P1) - File 10-3 x 10-6
Mayor Boro opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Pendoley gave the Council a brief history of the proposed project
and how it evolved through the Design Review process. He noted the Planning
Commission
approved it by a vote of 6-0-1 at meeting of February 6, 1992. He then referred the
Council to Project Planner Chantry Bell who gave a brief project description.
Ms. Bell stated at the February 6, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission
approved as part of the project proposal, a subdivision of the project site which
consisted of 161-� acres. She stated this site was divided into two parcels, Parcel 1,
141,2 acres in size and Parcel 2, two acres in size, which would be the site for a
future medical facility that has not yet been proposed. She stated the 14%� acre
parcel is where the Oakridge project would be located. She then explained the size of
the structures and the building materials involved in constructing them.
Ms. Bell stated the parking would be located in carport structures, uncovered parking
stalls and underground garages, with an underground tunnel connecting the parking
garage between Building #2 and Building #7.
Ms. Bell stated the density for this project was 12.6 units per acre and the project
received priority project approval status last year. She stated 27 of the units will
be below market rate and 8% of those will be affordable to moderate income households
and 7% will be affordable to low income households.
Ms. Bell then discussed the final Environmental Impact Report. She stated the staff
report lists all the significant impacts identified in the EIR and then identifies
some mitigation measures for these impacts. She reviewed how the project was revised,
and stated the first issue involved soils, vegetation and wildlife. The original
grading plan proposed was recommended to be significantly reduced to protect wildlife
and vegetation. She added another wildlife issue noted was if the development was
approved as proposed, it would hinder animal movement from the project area to
adjacent open space areas, so the EIR came out with a figure which was labeled
"Development Opportunity Areas". She stated the project was redesigned to keep
development within these areas and to allow for an extensive wildlife corridor.
Ms. Bell explained the hydrology and water quality issues. She stated that in the
original project proposal, all drainage drained into the pond area, and the EIR stated
the drainage system should consist of two systems, one would drain all of the adjacent
open space areas, and the second would take the drainage from the developed area to
the storm drain system. She stated they were able to take the adjacent 6 acre
watershed area drainage and funnel it into the pond to keep the pond levels current.
She added that the EIR also stated that a Pond Management Plan should be developed to
monitor the pond for sedimentation and maintain its water levels, due to an existing
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deteriorating condition, which was not to be considered for the mitigation of a
significant impact. She stated this plan would be prepared prior to issuance of a
building permit.
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Ms. Bell explained the 2 acre subdivision was discussed at length at the Planning
Commission meeting, where the EIR consultant was instructed to prepare a conceptual
plan for the future medical office building and to look at potential significant
impacts of that project and define the mitigation measures that would be necessary to
incorporate into the EIR.
Ms. Bell stated with regard to Parkland Dedication Fees, the letter included with the
staff report from the Applicant requested waiver of fees for the below market rate
units and he is also requesting a 50% credit for on-site recreation facilities be
granted. She stated the City Attorney's Office advised staff that based on the
definitions in the Parkland Dedication Fee Ordinance that the apartment complex, as
proposed, is not eligible for waiver of fees based on the on-site recreation
facilities which are being proposed.
Ms. Bell stated she had some modifications to the Resolution for the certification of
the EIR. The first one on Page 9, Paragraph #2 under "Statement of Facts" regarding
the issue of domestic pets, whether or not they should be banned or have leash laws to
control them. She stated there was a lengthy discussion by the Planning Commission on
this issue. She stated the Commission concluded that the animals needed to be
monitored in some fashion and prohibited from the common areas of the development and
from wandering in the nearby open space. She recommended adding a Condition of
Approval which states that prior to issuance of a building permit that a management
plan be prepared for proposing how to deal with domestic animals.
Ms. Bell stated the other item was on Page 3, Item #11, under "A landscape berm. "
it should state "A landscape berm, dense vegetation and fence at least 5' high shall
be constructed. . .".
Planning Director Pendoley added that he felt this was an excellent report produced by
staff for this development.
Councilmember Shippey asked Ms. Bell if the medical building site would interfere with
the wildlife corridor being proposed. Ms. Bell showed him the area on the drawings
which were provided for the meeting. Mr. Pendoley stated that there was a portion of
the 2 acre parcel for this building that was the wildlife corridor which was
prohibited for development.
Councilmember Shippey asked with regard to the waiver of the Parkland Dedication Fees,
if this was part of the Resolution. Mr. Pendoley stated this was not included in the
Resolution and staff had given Council the opportunity to make the decision to waive
these fees, if they chose to do so.
Councilmember Breiner asked with regard to the EIR, why the difference between the 25'
setback in the 2 acre parcel stated in the report now and the 80' setback shown in the
1976 & 78 PD Zoning in the Smith Ranch Master Plan. She stated there should have been
some comparison or discussion on this in the report by the consultant, John Roberto.
Ms. Bell responded affirmatively, that this setback was not addressed. She stated Mr.
Roberto was looking at the Environmental Impacts in relation to the adjacent pond.
Councilmember Thayer noted there was a grease trap associated with one of the drainage
systems and the drainage system which would deal with the runoff from the improved
surfaces to collect the grease and asked if this would protect the creek. Ms. Bell
answered affirmatively. Mrs. Thayer then asked what the percentage of slope was. Mr.
Pendoley answered roughly 35%. She asked if there were any steeper portions in the
Oakridge area. Mr. Pendoley answered negatively. She asked if this was not subject
to the hillside standards (Ordinance). Mr. Pendoley answered affirmatively.
Mrs. Thayer asked if the windows and balconies on the units which were near the pond
were to be turned away from the pond. Ms. Bell responded that this related to a
building that was no longer to be built. Mrs. Thayer asked about the private open
space parcel and if it was to be developed. Ms. Bell answered negatively. Mrs.
Thayer asked why the Conditions of Approval did not include the Pond Management Plan.
She noted the Planning Commission decided not to include them because they were not
considered mitigation in the EIR and she asked if this was correct. Ms. Bell answered
affirmatively. She stated the conditions she attached to the City Council report only
relate to significant EIR impacts. She stated she separated the Conditions into two
sections, one dealing with mitigation measures which were necessary to certify the EIR
VS. Conditions of Approval for the Design Review part of the application. She stated
there was a Condition of the preparation of a Pond Management Plan. Mrs. Thayer asked
to clarify that the responsibility will shared between the owners of parcel 3 and this
project. Ms. Bell answered affirmatively, and included the 2 acre parcel. Mrs.
Thayer asked how the 2 acre parcel would fit
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both the wildlife corridor and the medical building or is it on the 1418 acre parcel.
Mr. Pendoley showed on the slide where the wildlife corridor is situated both on the
141 acre parcel and partially on the 2 acre parcel. Mrs. Thayer asked how they could
impose a requirement on this parcel when the medical building project has not been
proposed yet. Mr. Pendoley answered that the subdivision is a project and it is
appropriate to put mitigation measures on the 2 acre parcel to protect the
environment.
Councilmember Breiner stated the Condition referred to above was on Page 21, Condition
102 in the Report to the Planning Commission. Mrs. Breiner stated this EIR is
covering both parcels, predicated on a certain configuration on parcel 2 of the
medical office building and if there are changes made to this, does it make the
findings for the EIR for this parcel. City Attorney Ragghianti answered negatively.
He stated a supplemental EIR may be necessary depending on the time frame.
Councilmember Cohen stated with regard to construction impact and hydrology and water
impact, on the Parcel 3 project the developer was required to water the project to
reduce the dust impact. He stated they were then concerned with the potential for
water runoff from the watering into the pond carrying with it a high sediment load.
He indicated he did not see this referenced in this report. He asked if this was
monitored, was there any feedback on how this worked and should there be a similar
requirement on this project. Mr. Pendoley responded that the drainage was being
routed away from the pond. Mr. Cohen asked if this would be in place and operating
before any other grading takes place up stream of the pond. Mr. Pendoley answered
affirmatively. Mr. Cohen asked if, during the summer time, there would be watering to
prevent the creation of dust and if there will be water in sufficient volume to create
runoff and where it will go. Mr. Pendoley answered staff did not think there would be
enough watering to cause runoff. Mr. Cohen asked that this be monitored. Mr.
Pendoley agreed.
Councilmember Cohen asked with regard to the v -ditch if there would be a method of
capturing runoff on both sides of the development envelope to capture the runoff from
the current drainage basin. Mr. Pendoley answered affirmatively. Mr. Cohen asked
whether the v -ditch that will pick up the new drainage will go into a pipe under the
subdivided parcel could go forward now prior to any future development on the medical
office parcel and this future development will not negatively impact the ability of
this system to collect the runoff. He referred this to the Engineer in charge of
this.
Councilmember Cohen asked who would be responsible for preparing the Pond Management
Plan. Mr. Pendoley answered the requirement would be prepared under the supervision
of the City by a consultant chosen by the City and the Advisory Committee of the Pond
Management Plan. He stated the cost would be paid by the developer. The follow-up of
the plan would be approved by the Planning Commission. Mayor Boro clarified this by
stating the three property owners would be responsible for paying for the preparation
of the report and they will form the Landscape and Lighting District. Mr. Pendoley
answered affirmatively. He stated the maintenance cost should be low and they might
discover the Landscape and Lighting District will not be applicable in this instance.
Councilmember Cohen asked if the maintenance of the v -ditch, the runoff system, is
included in this Plan. Mr. Pendoley answered affirmatively.
Councilmember Cohen commented with regard to the Parkland Dedication Fee waiver, that
he felt they should consider a waiver for the fee for the Below Market Units. He
stated that if this was a condominium project instead of an apartment project the City
would be within the guidelines of the law and reasonable behavior to waive a portion
of the fees and give credit for private recreation space on site. He stated this
should be done even though these are apartments, because the City does set a policy
encouraging building of apartment projects.
Councilmember Breiner stated with regard to waiving the Parkland Dedication Fee, about
her concerns regarding the affordability of these affordable units. She would
consider waiving the fees if the units were really affordable, but some of the
Conditions of Approval would need to be changed. She stated she would probably vote
against the Rezoning unless some of the issues she felt were important were changed.
Mr. Pendoley stated there was not a precedent set in the decisions on waiving fees in
the St. Isabella's' project. He stated this was a nonprofit project while the
Oakridge project is a for profit project, but there is a request to waive fees on this
project.
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Councilmember Thayer stated she did not think $1200 a month was considered to be an
affordable unit.
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Albert Bianchi, Attorney representing Marin General Hospital, the owner of the
property, stated this was a very desirable project, but unless the fees are waived in
substantial part, the project is not going to be built. He referred to a report done
on this project by Sedway and Associates, which states, "Given alternative forms of
investment and the level of risk associated with the project, these returns are not
considered adequate" - if the fees are imposed. He stated the fees are not minor and
are in excess of $700,000 and the owners want to work with the Council in achieving
the building of this project, but cannot if the fees are not waived. He stated the
project will provide its own recreational amenities. He then referred to letter from
Rick Juarez, the representative of the Lincoln Properties Co., to the Planning
Department on this project, which points out that the affordable component of this
project could increase from 15%, which is now proposed, to 20% in the event that tax
exempt bond financing is used in which the requirement by law is a minimum of 20%
affordable housing. He went on the describe the recreational facilities and space
being proposed as being more than adequate. Mr. Bianchi pointed out that since the
Council imposed these fees, they can waive them. He also stated that there was no
reasonable rationale for differentiating between an apartment project or a condominium
project. He quoted the law that permits and authorizes recreational impact fees, "A
dedication requirement is excessive to the extent it is not reasonably necessary to
meet public needs arising as a result of the subdivision". He also quoted a section
of this same law which deals specifically with the impact fees, "The amount and
location of the land to be dedicated or the fees to be paid shall bear a reasonable
relationship to the use of the park and recreational facilities to the future
inhabitants of the subdivision". He stated that it said in the City's Ordinance, that
this "may be waived or modified by a development agreement adopted pursuant to Section
65864 of the Government Code".
Mr. Bianchi stated the owners have requested a development agreement to authorize the
City Council to exercise their full discretion in waiving the entirety of the Park and
Recreation fees before them. Mayor Boro stated that Council had just received Mr.
Bianchi's letter and would not be able to reach a decision on this issue tonight.
Rick Juarez, Vice -President of Lincoln Properties Co., followed up on Mr. Bianchi's
statements concerning the Parkland Dedication Fee waiver and the 20% affordability
associated with tax exempt bonds. He stated that when the tax exempt bonds are used,
the affordability condition eliminates the moderate level and requires 20% for the low
category.
Councilmember Thayer stated there was a move in Congress to rescind the tax exempt
bonds at the present time from the Department of Treasury. She stated that the City
stands to lose this in the near future.
Mr. Juarez stated the owners saw taxes and bond financing as the only realistic way to
achieve the construction of the project.
Mr. Juarez stated there was a problem now with getting enough water for the project
and the real estate market is much different now making it more difficult to finance
these types of projects. He stated the owners had an independent study done of this
by Lynn Sedway.
Mayor Boro stated he found it very unusual that a for profit developer would be asking
for this type of approach and, therefore, would like to take a look at the rate
structure on all the apartments, not just the affordable 15%, to determine what the
other apartments will cost.
Lynn Sedway, Urban Real Estate Economist, stated they first looked at the afford-
ability issue. She stated they assumed that 15% of the units would be affordable to
households earning 80% of the median. She stated they looked at the balance of the
units, 85%, and what the market rate is based on comparables in the area and found
those to be in the moderate income range. She stated the market rate units, one
bedroom, were affordable to households earning 86% of the median income and the two
bedroom units are affordable to households earning 92% of the median income.
Ms. Sedway stated the proposed fees pushed this project below what is feasible. She
stated that the cash return would be too low if the Parkland Dedication Fees were put
into effect.
Mayor Boro asked if the water fees were factored in and Ms. Sedway answered they were
not factored in.
Ms. Sedway stated her group did a recent survey of impact fees in Bay Area cities and
San Rafael has the highest Park and Traffic fees of the 13 cities they surveyed.
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Councilmember Cohen stated that in her report Ms. Sedway stated that even with the
reduction in fees, both Traffic and Park, the project was still infeasible. He asked
for an explanation of this. Ms. Sedway explained that this was infeasible in today's
economic environment, given the proposed level of traffic and mitigation fees.
Councilmember Cohen asked if this should be put over to another meeting. Mayor Boro
answered affirmatively, to review this issue.
Mayor Boro asked Mr. Pendoley to review the letter from Mr. Bianchi date March 12,
1992, including Ms. Sedway's letter of March 11, 1992, on this issue.
Barbara Saltzman, representing the Marin Audubon Society, stated the Society
consistently opposed the subdivision of this land. Mayor Boro stated the subdivision
was not before the Council at this time. He stated it had been approved at the
Planning Commission. Ms. Saltzman addressed three other issues in the Resolution
being proposed. They were: 1) Page 7, Item #7, regarding erosion control measures.
She asked that a reference be put into this item stating the intent was to keep any
sediment and/or water from running into the pond during construction. 2) Page 9, Item
#10, regarding fencing. She stated their concerns about the length of the fence and
placement of it around the pond. She stated this should be decided upon by the Pond
Management Plan and advisory group identified for this. 3) Also on Page 9, regarding
the domestic pet issue, she stated they would be very detrimental to the wildlife
surrounding the project area. She suggested a compromise to require through the
Homeowners' Association by Ordinance that dogs and cats not be allowed to roam loose
on the property.
Councilmember Breiner asked since they have offered not to allow dogs and cats in the
apartments if this would not fulfill the Society's request. Ms. Saltzman stated this
would be ideal, but she did not get an affirmative response from the Planning
Commission on this.
Chris Craiker, Architect for the development, stated Milton Goes, the Design
Architect, Lee Oberkamper, the Civil Engineer, and Bob Danielson were there to respond
to any questions about this project. He then discussed some of the things that will
benefit the City. He stated there were some items brought up in the Planning
Commission meeting as condition modifications, sent to Ms. Bell in a letter, which the
Commission "seemed" to agree with. He indicated that Ms. Bell stated the final
conditions will be modified to include these modifications.
Mayor Boro stated Council should get a copy of these modifications when this comes
back to Council.
There being no further public input, Mayor Boro closed the Public Hearing.
He directed Mr. Pendoley to bring back information on: 1) the composition of the
affordable units; 2) the issue of fees, Parkland Dedication Fees as well as Traffic
Mitigation Fees and an analysis of the material received from Lynn Sedway; 3) rates
for the other units, not affordable units, and the possibility of tax exempt money; 4)
Pond Management Plan; Councilmember Shippey added, 5) Audubon Society's issue of
domestic pets; 6) recap precedents set regarding fees.
Councilmember Thayer stated her concern on getting information about tax exempt bonds
and waiving of the fees. She stated the second item was the developer's offer to
enforce a restriction on domestic pets and the advisability of making this a Condition
of Approval. The next item was the chain link fence, whether this should be decided
in the Pond Management Plan or by the Council tonight.
Councilmember Cohen stated he was satisfied with the EIR, as discussed tonight,
including the comments made about the fence being incorporated into the Pond Manage-
ment Plan. He stated with regard to the fee waiver, he would like more comments
included in the response - 1) the challenges of the Parkland Dedication Fee structure;
and 2) looking at the economic situation in a year and consider waiving fees then.
Mr. Ragghianti stated the easiest way to make the decision on reducing fees was to
extract 100% of the fees and wait for one year and impose a specific condition in the
approval, and refund a part of the fees or the entire fees at that time.
Councilmember Breiner stated she would like staff to bring back information on the
aesthetics in terms of an 80' setback vs. the 25' setback. She asked Mr. Pendoley if
the BMR agreement does include administration by the Housing Authority. Mr. Pendoley
answered affirmatively. He stated a standard part of the contract is that they
monitor every year on the compliance with the fee rate.
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Mr. Pendoley stated the original issue was the EIR and the answers were in the report.
He stated on the issue of drainage, on Page 7 of the Resolution it provides quite
specifically at the end of Paragraph #7, "The temporary diversion of runoff from
erosion from proposed areas shall be considered during construction". He stated this
should also address one of Councilmember Cohen's concerns. He stated with regard to
the question about the fence, in that same paragraph, it states, "The location of the
fence shall be further defined by the Pond Management Plan and is subject to
modification". He stated with regard to dogs and cats, in the staff report they
recommended that it "shall be the responsibility of the applicant to prepare a plan
for managing domestic pets, including being assured they are controlled in the common
area". This plan has to be approved by the Planning Commission before building
permits can be issued. He stated it should be the responsibility of the Applicant not
the City Council, to enforce this issue and not have the City Code Enforcement Officer
checking from time to time to make sure this is being enforced.
Councilmember Breiner suggested the Council could make the domestic pet issue a
condition, but the complex would have to enforce it. Mr. Pendoley agreed.
Mr. Bianchi addressed the domestic pets issue by saying this also involves the
installation of the fence, and if domestic pets were banned this would take away the
need for the fence.
Mayor Boro stated he did not agree with banning domestic pets on a complex of this
size.
Councilmember Cohen stated he agreed with this and if the owners of the complex decide
to ban these animals, then they should enforce it.
Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, adopting a Resolution to
certify the final EIR for the Oakridge project.
RESOLUTION NO. 8632 - CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
OAKRIDGE APARTMENTS, A 176 -UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX TO BE
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SMITH RANCH ROAD AND DEER
VALLEY ROAD. INCLUDING THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.0 ACRE PARCEL
FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Thayer
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Breiner to continue the rezoning issue to
meeting of April 6, 1992, not as a public hearing, but for discussion under Old
Business.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
12. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEALING BUILDING OFFICIAL'S NOTICE AND ORDER REQUIRING VACATION AND
DEMOLITION OF 240 CANAL STREET, BUILDING C; JUN W. AND LILLIE JUE, OWNERS; AP #8-020-07
(PW) - File 3-3-46 x 9-3-32
Mayor Boro opened the Public Hearing.
Public Works Director Bernardi stated Mr. David A. Stein, Attorney for Mr. and Mrs.
Jue, has requested the Public Hearing be continued to May 4, 1992, rather than April
20, 1992, because he will be absent on April 20, 1992, and noted this is satisfactory
to staff.
Mayor Boro asked for an update on this. Mr. Bernardi answered staff has been working
with an engineer to resolve some of the issues raised previously by the Department. He
anticipated resolution of these issues before the April 20th meeting. Mr. Stein
requested being present at the Public Hearing and due to his absence on April 20, he
has requested the meeting be continued to May 4, 1992.
Mayor Boro requested they put a reasonable time line on this prior to the motion for
this action.
Councilmember Shippey stated he is not in agreement with the continuance due to the
fact this is a public safety issue which is highly visible to the public.
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Councilmember Shippey moved and Councilmember Cohen seconded, granting the continuance
of this Public Hearing to the April 20, 1992 meeting.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
13. REVIEW OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CANAL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT (Pl) -
File 12-9 x 12-10
Mayor Boro stated the Council received a letter tonight from Allan T. Larkins, dated
March 14, 1992.
Planning Director Pendoley briefed the Council on the staff report.
Mayor Boro asked with regard to the flood walls on Canalways, mentioned on Pages 3 and
4 of the staff report, where they were to be located. He stated this should prevent
some of the natural flooding of this site.
Mr. Bernardi stated the two issues were, 1) the location of the levee, on the Holiday
Magic property is private. He stated while some of this area was wetland, there was
still some development potential there; and 2) the drainage pond there now, which is
owned and maintained by the City, cannot operate if this land is exposed to tidal
action.
Mayor Boro asked if the City acquired this parcel, where would the wall be placed. Mr.
Bernardi stated he recommended putting it on the outboard side, the Eastern side,
primarily because if the levee ever broke there would be the same flooding problem as
now.
Mayor Boro asked for a staff report for the April 20, 1992 meeting on drainage of this
area. Mr. Bernardi stated the City has been notified by the current property owner to
get the City's water off their land. He stated he would ask the City Attorney's
office to investigate this.
Councilmember Breiner asked if it was a direct cost to the City to be pumping the
water now. She asked if some of this cost could be recovered. Mr. Bernardi answered
it was the City's water and its responsibility.
Councilmember Breiner asked with regard to the letter from Allan Larkins, how this
would affect the Council. Mr. Bernardi stated these same questions were addressed to
the Corps of Engineers, too. Mayor Boro referred to a memo sent to the Council on
November 13, 1991, in which it stated the City can include this work as part of the
project and assess each property owner for their respective share of the cost or
delete this work from the project and have each owner make their own arrangements for
temporary removal and reconstruction at their expense. He asked what action the Corps
has taken. Mr. Bernardi stated the Corps has taken the position that any facility
that is there without a Corps permit, the Corps will not pay for its relocation or
rebuilding. He stated if it is a permitted facility, then within the standard Corps
of Engineers' permit there is a phrase which requires the property owner to pay for
relocation should the Corps come through this area. He stated basically, the Corps'
position is that it is the owners' responsibility, regardless of what position the
City might take.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Shippey seconded, to accept the staff
report.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
14. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AND FINAL WORK PROGRAM FOR ST. VINCENT'S/SILVEIRA OPPORTUNITIES AND
CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS (Pl) - File 9-2-45 x 10-2
Planning Director Pendoley requested a two-week continuance on this item because staff
needed to address some concerns raised by St. Vincent's representatives today.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Shippey seconded, to continue this item
to the meeting of April 20, 1992.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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15. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
a. REPORT ON COUNTYWIDE PLAN - File 191 (Verbal)
Mayor Boro reported attending the Countywide Planning Hearing Meeting two weeks ago
with presentations from various groups as to their reaction to the proposed Countywide
Plan. He stated there would be another meeting the last Thursday in March for the
remainder of the presentations. He stated he would bring this information to the
Council meeting of April 20, 1992.
b. HIGHWAY 101 GAP CLOSURE PROJECT: URBAN DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CORRIDOR
THROUGH CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL - File 170 x 11-1
Mayor Boro referred to the report included in the Council packet from Tom Lollini, on
this subject. He stated this was for Council information, and Councilmember Breiner
will be working on this in the Transportation Committee she attends.
ADD ITEMS:
I. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DINING ROOM FACILITIES COMMITTEE - File 10-2 x 9-2
Councilmember Cohen gave a progress report on this committee. He stated they were
addressing the need for a new location for the dining room, and requested Council
consider what was needed to bring more people onto the Committee.
II. UNREINFORCED MASONRY ORDINANCE - File 4-3-235 x 13-1 x 9-3-40 x 1-6-1
Councilmember Cohen asked Public Works, Planning and Redevelopment to look at the
buildings identified for structural improvements Re "actual highest best use".
III. FREITAS PARK, TERRA LINDA - File 12-5 x 9-3-66
Councilmember Shippey asked Public Works Director Bernardi if, since there was more
rain this year, the City will be able to turn the water back on at Freitas Park,
including the pond area. Mr. Bernardi stated they will look into the cost and report
back.
IV. WEED CONTROL IN TERRA LINDA AREA - File 9-3-53 x 4-13-84
Councilmember Breiner asked Mr. Bernardi if there was anything being done in the Terra
Linda area to deal with the large amount of weeds, since there no longer were any
sheep there. Mr. Bernardi stated the open space was now being operated and maintained
by the Marin County Open Space District, and he will discuss this with the County.
V. AB939 RECYCLING LEGISLATION - File 13-2 x 4-3-32
Councilmember Thayer asked City Manager Nicolai if there would be a modification of
the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) in regard to AB939. Ms. Nicolai stated several City
Managers are working with the County on redrafting the proposal (JPA) as well as
awaiting Joe Garbarino's proposal (mini JPA).
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1992
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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