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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1993, AT 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman
Paul M. Cohen, Member
Barbara Heller, Member
Joan Thayer, Member
David J. Zappetini, Member
Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, Executive Director
Gary T. Ragghianti, Agency Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Member Thayer moved and Member Cohen seconded, to approve the recommended action on the
following Consent Calendar items:
ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approval of Minutes of Special Joint Meeting Approved as submitted.
of October 18, 1993 and Regular Meeting of
December 6, 1993 (AS)
2. Unapproved Minutes of the Citizen's Advisory Accepted report.
Committee Meeting of December 2, 1993 (RA) -
File R-140 IVB
4. Confirmation of Appointment of Chairman and Vice Confirmed Albert J. Boro as
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency (AS) - File Chairman and Joan Thayer as Vice
R-58 Chairman
AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: MEMBERS: Heller and Zappetini (from Minutes of 10/18/93 only -
newly elected as of 11/9/93)
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion:
3. REPORT ON BID OPENING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS - BRET HARTE
STORM DRAIN CONDITION SURVEY (PW) - File (SRCC) 4-1-464 x R-140
Member Heller asked for an explanation of the bid process. Assistant Executive
Director (Public Works) David Bernardi explained that when bids are called for, the
law requires we advertise twice, once 14 days before bids are opened. The two
notices cannot be closer than 10 days apart. Bids are all opened publically. Once
they are opened the bids are evaluated to see if the bid bond is there, if they are
a licensed contractor, etc. Then they are brought to the Council or the Agency for
award of contract. Mr. Bernardi explained that in this particular case, one of the
contractors submitted a bid for the project, but said he was only going to pay
pervailing wages for the lowest laborer. Therefore, that bid could not be accepted.
The other bid was excessive, beyond what the job was worth. A third bid was
received 19 minutes late. So, none of the bids qualified. He noted that once all
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the bids are rejected, we advertise again some time in the future. On this
particular job, the plan is to re -advertise in the spring or early summer and
hopefully get some better prices.
Member Heller moved and Member Thayer seconded, to accept the report on the bid
opening and adopt Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-33 - RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR BRET HARTE STORM DRAIN
CONDITION SURVEY AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE -ADVERTISE AND RE-
BID PROJECT.
AYES: MEMBERS:Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS:None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
5. ANNUAL AUDIT AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RA) - File R-62
R-103 x (SRCC) 140 x 8-3
Jake Ours, Assistant Executive Director, presented the Annual Audit and Annual
Report. He noted the Auditor has reviewed the books and found them to be in order.
Member Thayer asked when do we renegotiate our Redevelopment III with the County?
Chairman Boro indicated that he had recently talked with the Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors who indicated it would be soon.
Member Thayer moved and Member Cohen seconded, to approve the annual report and
audit and forwarded them to City Council for review and approval.
AYES: MEMBERS:Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS:None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6. PRESENTATION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ITS NOVEMBER, 1993 BUSINESS SURVEY (RA) -
File R-103
Elissa Giambastiani, Executive Director of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, pre-
sented a recent survey given to San Rafael businesses. She noted they were asked to
rank those issues that were the most important impact to their success. They named
things like Cost of Space, Labor Availability, Availability of Space, Government
Regulations. The survey also tried to pinpoint any businesses that were planning to
move in the near future. There were 18 planning to relocate, 11 of which indicated
they might move out of the City. She stated that she and Mayor Boro are visiting
those businesses. Most businesses feel that quality of life is the most important
reason for staying in this area. Availability of affordable housing for employees
was also an important item. She reported that she and Mayor Boro have been getting
an excellent reception from the businesses they have called on.
Ms. Giambastiani stated she will have assistance from the California Trade and
Commerce Agency who is concerned about companies leaving California. A new Meeting
and Planning Guide brochure has been developed and was distributed to the Agency
members, paid for by the properties; no City funds were used.
Member Thayer asked what were the local government restrictions that businesses were
concerned about. Ms. Giambastiani answered that they are mainly talking about per-
mitting, zoning. Chairman Boro stated that they had asked both of the companies they
have visited with so far if they had any specific problems with the City of San
Rafael. There were no recent problems that either mentioned; in fact, they have been
very supportive of the City. Their biggest concern has been with the State and State
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unemployment tax. Ms. Giambastiani thanked the Chairman and Agency Members for their
interest and cooperation with this project.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary
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