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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1994-12-19SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 1 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1994, AT 8:00 PM (NO CLOSED SESSION WAS HELD) Regular Meeting: San Rafael City Council Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor Paul M. Cohen, Councilmember Barbara Heller, Councilmember Joan Thayer, Councilmember David J. Zappetini, Councilmember Absent: None Others Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, City Manager Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: None. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Zappetini seconded, to approve the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items: ITEM 1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 5, 1994 (CC) 2. Call for Applications to Fill Vacancy on Marin Commission on Aging (CC) - File 199 3. Acceptance of Annual Report and Audit for San Rafael Redevelopment Agency (RA)- File 8-1 x (SRRA R-62) 4. Resolution of Appreciation for Councilmember Joan Thayer (CM) - File 102 x 9-1 5. Resolution of Appreciation for Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods (P1) - File 102 6. SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1671 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE BY SECTION 14.01.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, SO AS TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE NORTHGATE AREA (RE: Z89-8 - END OF PROFESSIONAL CENTER PARKWAY - A 28 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE PROJECT, AP 155-050-03 & 04) (NORTHVIEW TOWNHOUSE PROJECT) (Pl) - File 10-3 x 10-7 RECOMMENDED ACTION Approved as submitted. Approved staff recommendation: a) Called for applications with deadline for receipt Tues., 1/17/95 at 12:00 noon in City Clerk's Office; b) Set date for interviews of applicants at Special Meet- ing, Mon, 2/6/95, commencing at 6:30 PM Accepted and approved the Annual Report and Audit; to be forward- ed to the State Controller. RESOLUTION NO. 9267 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR COUNCIL - MEMBER JOAN THAYER, WHO WAS ELECTED TO THE POSITION OF MARIN COUNTY ASSESSOR -RECORDER AND WILL BE RESIGNING FROM THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL, ACKNOWLEDG- ING HER IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY RESOLUTION NO. 9268 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE FEDERA- TION OF SAN RAFAEL NEIGHBORHOODS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO DOWN- TOWN SAN RAFAEL AND THE COMMUNI- TY'S EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT OUR VISION FOR DOWNTOWN SAN RAFAEL Approved final adoption of Ordinance 1671. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 1 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 2 7. Resolution Approving Below Market Rate Housing RESOLUTION NO. 9269 - AUTHORIZ- Agreement and Waiver of Parkland Dedication Fees ING THE SIGNING OF A BELOW for Four BMR Units at Baypoint Lagoon Unit Two; MARKET RATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN End of Bellam & Baypoint Drive; AP No. 9-010-32; SPINNAKER POINT DEVELOPMENT, Sidney J. Hendricks and Dennis Horne, owners (Pl) INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION - File 5-1-292 x 229 x 13-16 AND THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND GRANTING A WAIVER OF PARKLAND DEDICATION FEES FOR FOUR BELOW MARKET RATE UNITS RE: BAYPOINT LAGOON UNIT TWO 9. Resolution of Appreciation for Assistant Public RESOLUTION NO. 9270 - RESOLUTION Works Director Lloyd Strom (PW) - File 102 x OF APPRECIATION FOR LLOYD STROM, 9-3-40 ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, RETIRING AFTER 27 YEARS AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL 10. SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1672 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL PROGRAM (PW) - File 12-9 x 4-4-6 11. Resolution of Intention to Vacate Two Easement Lanes - Bayview Tract Subdivision No. 1 (PW) - File 2-12 x 5-1-325 12. Lucas Valley Interchange Improvements - Profes- sional Services Agreement with Miller Pacific Engineering Group (PW) - File 4-10-279 x 4-8-20 x 9-3-40 14. 1993-94 City of San Rafael Audit Report (Fin) - File 8-1 15. Monthly Investment Report (Fin) - File 8-18 x 8-9 Approved final adoption of Ordinance 1672. RESOLUTION NO. 9271 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE TWO EXISTING EASEMENT LANES - BAY - VIEW TRACT SUBDIVISION NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 9272 - AUTHORIZ- ING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MILLER PACIFIC ENGINEERING GROUP FOR THE LUCAS VALLEY INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,900 Accepted report. Accepted report. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 8.APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP - BAYPOINT LAGOON UNIT TWO (PW) - File 5-1-292 Councilmember Heller asked why the final map is not being recorded at the same time it is approved. Public Works Director Bernardi explained that when the staff report was written, we did not have all of the agreements; however, they are all in hand at this time, so nothing will hold up the recordation. Councilmember Heller moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to adopt a Resolution approving final map of subdivision entitled "Map of Baypoint Lagoons, Unit Two" RESOLUTION NO. 9273 - APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED "MAP OF BAYPOINT LAGOONS, UNIT TWO" (a Portion of the Subdivision Formerly Entitled "Spinnaker on the Bay") AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 13.AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO VEHICLE MAINTENANCE BUILDING ROOF (PW) - File 12-4 Councilmember Cohen asked why this repair is not subject to formal bidding process. Public Works Director Bernardi explained that the amount is below the minimum which is required for bid. He stated other informal bids were secured, and this was the SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 2 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 3 lowest for this kind of material that gets sprayed on the roof, noting there are not many people who spray this kind of asphaltic material. Mr. Cohen asked if there are any local contractors who do this type of work. Mr. Bernardi stated we always try to support our local contractors, but this material is a proprietary material and very few contractors are licensed and trained in the application. Councilmember Thayer asked if this is a short-term solution to a bigger problem. Mr. Bernardi answered that we will have a ten-year warranty on the repair. Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Zappetini seconded, to adopt a Resolu-tion authorizing emergency repairs to the vehicle maintenance building roof. RESOLUTION NO. 9274 - AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $20,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES FOR EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIRS AT THE CORPORATION YARD AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 16.PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION TO COUNCILMEMBER JOAN THAYER - File 102 x 9-1 Mayor Boro explained that this was Councilmember Thayer's last meeting as a Council - member due to her election as County Assessor -Recorder. He announced a reception would be held in her honor at Falkirk immediately following the Meeting and invited all to attend. Grant Davis, Field Representative for Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, read a letter of congratulations from Congresswoman Woolsey. Mr. Davis also announced that San Rafael has been approved for two additional Police Officers through the Department of Justice. Liz Dougherty, Representative for Senator Milton Marks, presented Councilmember Thayer with a Certificate of Appreciation from the California State Senate. Assemblywoman Kerry Mazzoni presented Ms. Thayer with a Certificate of Recognition from the State Assembly. 17.PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LLOYD STROM, ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR (PW) - File 102 x 9-3-40 Mayor Boro presented the Resolution to Lloyd Strom, Assistant Public Works Director, who is retiring after 27 years of service. He thanked Mr. Strom for his contribution to the City and wished him success in his retirement. Mr. Strom expressed his delight in working for the City, his appreciation for the opportunities for advancement and thanked the people for and with whom he has worked. 18.PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO THE FEDERATION OF SAN RAFAEL NEIGHBOR- HOODS (P1) - File 102 Mayor Boro presented the Resolution to the Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods, represented by Dennie Dyer, Steve Patterson, Tom Oblitz, Al Barr, Harry Winters, Cyr Miller and Ralph Crocker. Mayor Boro explained that the Federation is an umbrella group representing Homeowners' Associations in Central San Rafael. Mayor Boro out- lined some of the Federation's activities - assistance with the Downtown Vision; a recent community meeting regarding the current Vision and where it is going; partici- pation in planting trees downtown, and he thanked the Federation for all their efforts. PUBLIC HEARING 19.PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO MARIN SANITARY SERVICE FRANCHISE AGREE- MENT TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT TO DECEMBER, 2014 (Fin) - File 4-3-32 Mayor Boro declared the Public Hearing opened. Councilmember Zappetini stated he was stepping down due to a Conflict of Interest, and left the Council Chambers. Finance Director Coleman stated that the franchise agreement was last approved in 1980 to the year 2001, with a 10 -year option bringing it to 2011. He stated Marin Sanitary SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 3 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 4 is now asking the franchise to be extended to December, 2014 in order to get a 20 - year bank loan. Mayor Boro noted several other jurisdictions have also extended their franchise agreements with Marin Sanitary. Councilmember Heller asked if this would change anything in the agreement except the date. Mr. Coleman answered that nothing else will change. Mayor Boro asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak. As no one wished to speak, Mayor Boro closed the Public Hearing. Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Heller seconded, to adopt a Resolution authorizing the signing of an agreement with Marin Sanitary Service extending the franchise agreement to December 31, 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 9275 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MARIN SANITARY SERVICE (27th Amendment) EXTENDING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2014. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DISQUALIFIED: COUNCILMEMBERS: OLD BUSINESS Cohen, Heller, Thayer & Mayor Boro None None Zappetini (due to Conflict of Interest) 20.FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF INTENTION TO ABANDON RIGHT-OF-WAY - SORRENTO WAY (CA) - File 2-12 City Attorney Ragghianti stated that Assistant City Attorney Guinan has prepared a report indicating the statutory procedure that is necessary to be followed in order to vacate the street right-of-way. He explained the item tonight is to gather further information; no action is intended to be taken. Mr. Ragghianti noted that if action is to be taken in the future, it would be required to be referred first to the Planning Commission for a Public Hearing and adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Vacate; then another Public Hearing before the Council before a final Resolution is enacted. Mr. Ragghianti pointed out that in order to abandon a public street, the Council would have to make a finding that the street is no longer needed for present or future public use. Councilmember Zappetini stated one of the main issues if this abandonment is granted, is what will stop other neighborhoods from qualifying. He asked if there is some way it could be limited, or once the door is opened, would it likely have a snowball effect. Mr. Ragghianti stated there is no way it could be limited; a factual deter-mination must be made on the basis of whatever evidence is presented at the Public Hearing. Public Works Director Bernardi added that the Council requested the property owners to submit some findings that would make abandonment unique to their situation. He stated Mr. Guinan has been working with the neighbors regarding their findings. He also noted he has received phone calls from residents of other cul-de-sacs near Sorrento Way who have indicated they feel they also have unique circumstances and may ask the Council to consider abandonment. Councilmember Heller asked if any neighboring streets have made formal applications. Mr. Bernardi indicated they have not. Ms. Heller clarified that the process would be for staff to make a formal report to the Planning Commission if the Council chooses to go forward. Mr. Bernardi stated that is correct. Councilmember Zappetini asked what would be the down side if several neighborhoods asked for their streets to be abandoned. Mr. Bernardi stated there would be several gated communities, and homeowners' associations would have to be formed to provide for the maintenance and upkeep of the streets and sidewalks. The property owners would also assume all liability for the property, and there would have to be a sinking fund for resurfacing of the street, repair of the sidewalk, etc. He noted the sociological issues should also be considered regarding gated streets. Councilmember Heller asked if Public Works had determined the number and location of other City streets which have gated communities. Mr. Bernardi stated that will be a part of a future report if the Council wishes to proceed. Councilmember Zappetini asked to also include in the report the amount of savings to the City if the street is abandoned. He pointed out that one result could be that property values would raise and their tax base would be affected. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 4 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 5 Mayor Boro acknowledged a letter from Lloyd Watson, noting that Mr. Guinan and Mr. Bernardi are still looking at what makes this particular street unique. Mayor Boro stated he is concerned that other neighborhoods might want to do the same thing, and there is a perception problem regarding gated communities. Mr. Lloyd Watson again pointed out their request for abandonment is for health and security reasons which he feels makes their situation unique. Mayor Boro indicated the other issue is the park which makes it unique to other streets. He asked Mr. Bernardi, in a future staff report, to identify other parks in the City that may have similar situations. Mr. Warren Weisenburg, Sorrento Way resident, stated he recently evicted a prostitute and her customer from a red zone that borders their street. He stated he later considered his personal safety and the possible consequences of this action. He noted there is often public drinking, prostitution and urination in front of the homes and indicated, if necessary, he will again take the same steps because he cannot tolerate this in front of his home any longer. He asked the Council to consider the simple solution of abandonment so the neighbors can have the same standards of decency in their community that others enjoy in front of their homes. Mayor Boro asked that this item be put on the agenda of a future meeting. NEW BUSINESS 21. BELLAM BOULEVARD I-580/101 IMPROVEMENTS AND NEXT STEPS (PW) - File 171 x 11-16 Assistant Public Works Director Lloyd Strom gave a brief history of the process of the project, noting a need was recognized for transportation improvements in the area of the Bellam Interchange in the mid 1980's. At that time, CalTrans came up with a preliminary design for a new overcrossing in the vicinity of Irene Street. Mr. Strom stated one of the concerns of the preliminary design was that it would have had a devastating effect on local properties in the area. In late 1990, TAMS Consultants was retained to do an alternatives analysis. The purpose of the study was "to develop and define the most beneficial and cost-effective set of roadway improvements to increase the traffic -carrying capacity of the Bellam/I-580 Interchange and to describe the most practical and expeditious way to proceed in their construction". Mr. Strom stated the consultant established a Resource Advisory Committee made up of stakeholders who would be affected by this project, consisting of representatives from CalTrans, Golden Gate Bridge District, a member of the Planning Commission, a representative of the local homeowners' association who was also involved in environ- mental issues and in contact with MCL and the Audubon Society, representatives of large commercial properties in the area, as well as City Planning and Engineering staff. Mr. Strom stated there were four meetings of the Resource Advisory Committee plus two open house meetings for public input and response. He stated they first set goals and objectives, and on that basis, the consultant developed 19 different concepts which were brought back to the Advisory Committee who tested the concepts against the goals and objectives. They came up with four alternatives to be looked at in more detail. Mr. Strom explained the next step was to conduct a value engineering exercise on the four alternatives which looked at the most economical way to build this project and to look at more of the specifics of the project to consider feasibility. As a result, the Committee chose Alternative C as the preferred alternative. The study was completed in late 1991 and was submitted to CalTrans and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in early 1992 for their acceptance. Mr. Strom stated it took until early 1994 to get approval from FHWA because of their policy to not allow interchanges within two miles of each other. On November 29, 1994, it went to the Planning Commission who recommended acceptance of the report, and forwarded it to the Council with a very strong recommendation to proceed with this project with due haste. Mr. Strom noted the following day we were contacted by CalTrans who had additional questions about the design. One of their primary concerns had to do with the operation, because the proposal is for a relatively new design, known as a single point urban interchange. CalTrans is requesting more detailed information; otherwise they are favorably receptive to the proposal. Mr. Strom stated tonight's recommenda- tion is for the report to be accepted, but before staff recommends revising the General Plan or proceeding with an environmental document, they would like authoriza- tion of the proposal from TAMS to do the additional work that CalTrans has requested. He explained that once CalTrans is satisfied, staff will come back to the Council with a recommendation for revising the General Plan, and a recommendation to start the environmental process to proceed with this project as quickly as possible. Mayor Boro asked for an explanation of the funding and where the $24 million will come SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 5 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 6 from. Mr. Strom stated this project can be broken into two distinct phases, Phase 1 would be the overcrossing and Phase II the ramps. He stated Phase I would remove about 1,000 vehicle trips out of the Bellam Interchange during the peak hours. Mr. Strom stated Phase I will cost approximately $15 million, noting we currently have about $7 million, between Redevelopment Funds and traffic mitigation fees that have been collected. He stated there is also the development potential to generate more fees. Mr. Strom explained that when the traffic mitigation fees were originally set up in East San Rafael, the Council's direction was that new development would not be responsible for the total cost of this improvement. He stated the current project is still underfunded, however, they intend all through the process, to follow all the standard Federal procedures in the event that Federal funding might become available, especially for the ramps in the second phase. Councilmember Heller asked about the time frame for this project. Mr. Strom stated it could be within the next 3-5 years, depending upon the cooperation from the other agencies involved. Ms. Heller asked if the construction of the ramps would be concurrent with the Irene Overcrossing. Mr. Strom stated that unless we get Federal funding, the time frame for the ramps would probably be about 10 years. Councilmember Cohen asked if the additional study being funded tonight will respond to the concerns of the Golden Gate Bridge District. Mr. Strom stated we responded to their comments by letter today. Councilmember Zappetini asked how much money we have spent so far. Mr. Strom stated the original study was approximately $150,000, plus about another $10,000 in supple- mental work. Mr. Zappetini asked if this project is based on whether Kerner Boulevard goes through. Mr. Strom stated we also retained TAMS to do an engineering study in connection with the cost of a causeway through the Canalways property, so we are not putting fill in the wetlands and will have a minimal impact. He noted at the same time, we did not want to link these two projects together because the causeway could run into a lot of environmental opposition, and will be more involved. Councilmember Thayer asked if there is any trend to look at hours other than peak hours since the traffic is also quite heavy in the middle of the day. Mr. Strom agreed and stated they have been taking this into consideration, although the peak hours are still the most heavily traveled. He anticipated that the General Plan update will revise the way we evaluate and analyze projects such as this. Rob Bernstein, Traffic Transportation Planner with TAMS Consultants, using diagrams, showed the multitude of travel patterns passing through the study area. He noted the major problems occur right at the interchange because of the volume of traffic, the multitude of different travel patterns and the closeness of three traffic signals. He explained that Alternative C comprises a new connection between Andersen and Kerner (the Irene Overcrossing) with all the interchange ramps at that location. Mr. Bernstein explained it involves the closure of existing ramps to and from Bellam, with the exception of the ramp from Northbound 101 onto Bellam, which would be retained. He stated this provides a new access in and out of East San Rafael that does not presently exist, which will provide all the traffic to spread itself out on two different routes and significantly ease the congestion, noting traffic will be prevented from backing up on the Bellam ramps from the congestion on 101. He stated the overcrossing can be built first and does not need to have the ramps attached to be of benefit to the City. Mr. Bernstein noted that even though the full interchange is considered to be a part of CalTrans overall gap closure project, there is nothing that requires this project to wait for the rest of the gap closure. Councilmember Cohen asked if the 101/580 improvements are part of the gap closure, whose timing is uncertain. He asked about the impact on traffic patterns between 101 North to East San Rafael and the Eastern end of Andersen Drive if Alternative C is constructed prior to the 101/580 improvement. Mr. Cohen asked if the ramp off 580 to Bellam is removed, how does one get Southbound north of 580 to East San Rafael? Mr. Bernstein explained that currently a person may either to get off on Andersen Drive or Irene Street. Mr. Strom stated if we do only the first phase, the existing access will remain as it is now. Mr. Cohen clarified that none of the ramps close unless or until we fund the ramps to the overcrossing. Barry Knight, Project Manager for TAMS Consultants, described the physical character- istics of the interchange, noting one reason Alternative C was chosen was because it minimizes the impact on property. He stated one reason for the relatively high cost of the interchange is because most of it needs to be built on structure because of the underlying Bay mud. He noted it would take more property to build it on fill, and it would be difficult to build on the Bay mud without having significant settle- ment problems. Mayor Boro explained that the two items before the Council are to accept the Report and SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 6 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 7 adopt a Resolution recommending the further work. Councilmember Heller moved and Councilmember Cohen seconded, to accept the "Supplemental Project Study Report". AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to adopt a Resolution accepting the "Supplemental Project Study Report" and authorizing the signing of an agreement for professional services with TAMS Consultants, Inc. for additional work on the Bellam/I-580 alternatives study in the amount of $30,000. RESOLUTION NO. 9276 - ACCEPTING THE "SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT STUDY REPORT" AND AUTHOR- IZING THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH TAMS CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE BELLAM/ I-580 ALTERNATIVES STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 22. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS (ABAG) MEETING (VERBAL) - File 111 Councilmember Heller stated she attended the Fall ABAG General Assembly December 9, 1994, and the Director of On-line Services demonstrated their new computer network, noting it will revolutionize the way local governments communicate with each other, other agencies and the general public. She reported that action was taken on the draft recommended revisions to the Constitution and stated that most were passed as recommended, except for the recommendations regarding changes to local initiatives and referendum powers and restrictions on incumbency which failed to pass. Ms. Heller stated the last action was the proposed By -Laws Amendment to update the current per diem of $75 - $100 for attendance at Executive Board, Standing Policy Committee and other approved meetings which also failed to pass, as did the automatic yearly increase in dues, to reflect 90% of change in Bay Area Consumer Price Index. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM with an invitation to Falkirk for a reception for Councilmember Joan Thayer. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk APPROVED THIS DAY OF MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL , 1995 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/19/94 Page 7