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In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, May 6, 2019
Regular Meeting
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Present: Mayor Phillips
Councilmember McCullough
Councilmember Bushey
Councilmember Colin
Councilmember Gamblin
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Jim Schutz
City Attorney Robert Epstein
City Clerk Lindsay Lara
Mayor Phillips requested the Colors be presented
OPEN SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
1. None.
CLOSED SESSION – THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
2. Closed Session: - None.
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION – 7:00 PM
• Katherine DaSilva Jain addressed the City Council regarding carbon offsets
• Vickie Sievers addressed the City Council regarding 5G Wireless Communication Technology
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: 3. City Manager’s Report:
• City Manager Jim Schutz reported on topics and made announcements of upcoming events and
public meetings:
o Wildfire Prevention:
▪ City Council Wildfire Subcommittee, Mayor Phillips and Councilmember
Bushey, is recruiting for community members to join the subcommittee and
applications are due on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. for the remaining 8
committee members.
▪ Marin Wildfire Forum was held on May 4, 2019
▪ Firestorm and Wildfire Climate Workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 8,
2019 from 7-9 p.m. at B Street Community Center;
▪ Reported on County of Marin's work around a County-wide approach to wildfire
prevention.
o Downtown Plan Design Charrette:
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▪ The City is hosting Downtown Plan Design Charrette's to seek input on the
development of the master plan for downtown specifically around creating the
Downtown Plan Design Guidelines, parking and transportation, public space
improvement zoning, and strategies to increase affordable housing and reducing
displacement.
▪ Downtown Plan Design Charrette Opening Presentation to be held on
Wednesday, May 8th from 7-9 p.m. at Whistlestop;
▪ Downtown Plan Design Charrette Thursday Studio to be held on Thursday, May 9,
2019 from 10 - 6:30 p.m. at 1200 4th Street;
▪ Downtown Plan Design Charrette Friday Studio to be held on Friday, May 10,
2019 from 10 - 1:00 p.m. at 1200 4th Street;
▪ Downtown Plan Design Charrette Closing Presentation to be held on Saturday,
May 11, 2019 from 10-12:00 p.m. at Whistlestop.
o Reported on SMART's notification to close a portion of Second and Third Streets for one
weekend each at the end of May and the beginning of June 2019.
• Mayor Phillips / City Manager Jim Schutz announced the May Madness in downtown San Rafael
on May 11, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR: 4. Consent Calendar Items:
Items 4.c, 4.d and 4.i held from the Consent Calendar
Councilmember McCullough moved and Councilmember Gamblin sec onded to approve the remainder of
the Consent Calendar Items:
a. Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes of City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting of Monday, April 15, 2019 (CC)
City Council Minutes 2019-04-15
Approved as submitted
b. Statement of Economic Interests Annual Filings
Report on Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, 2018
Annual Filings, for Section 87200 Filers and Designated Employees, Including Consultants, Design
Review Board, Park and Recreation Commission and Successor Agency Oversight Board (CD)
Statement of Economic Interests Report 2019
Accepted report
e. Public Service Recognition Week
Resolution Supporting Public Service Recognition Week 2019 (HR)
Public Service Recognition Week
RESOLUTION 14661 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK
2019
f. National Police Week
Resolution Supporting National Police Week 2019 (PD)
National Police Week
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RESOLUTION 14662 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2019
g. Fleet Vehicle Purchases
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Increase the Approved Purchase Price for Three Police
Patrol Cars by $8,000 Each ($24,000 Total for Three) for a Total Not-to-Exceed Purchase Amount
of $195,000 (PW)
Fleet Vehicle Purchases
RESOLUTION 14663 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE
APPROVED PURCHASE PRICE FOR THREE POLICE PATROL CARS BY $8,000 EACH ($24,000
TOTAL FOR THREE) FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED PURCHASE AMOUNT OF $195,000
h. Fire Station 54 & 55 Reconstruction Design
Resolution Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute A Professional Services
Agreement with Loving Campos Associates, Architects, Inc. for Design of the Fire Stations 54 and
55 Renovation in the Amount of $615,175, and Further Delegating to the City Manager Authority
to Exercise the Option to Add Construction Administration Services in An Amount Not-to-Exceed
$113,742 At a Later Date for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $728,917 (PW)
Fire Stations 54 & 55 Reconstruction Design
RESOLUTION 14664 - RESOLUTION AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOVING CAMPOS
ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR DESIGN OF THE FIRE STATIONS 54 AND 55
RENOVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $615,175, AND FURTHER DELEGATING TO THE CITY
MANAGER AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE THE OPTION TO ADD CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $113,742 AT A LATER DATE
FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $728,917
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
c. 400 Upper Toyon Drive Detachment Request and Proposed Tax Sharing Agreement
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Tax Exchange Agreement
with the Town of Ross in Connection with the Proposed Detachment of 400 Upper Toyon Drive
(Assessor's Parcel No. 012-121-28) from the City of San Rafael and Its Annexation to the Town of
Ross, in Addition to the Property Owner's Offer of Payment (CA)
400 Upper Toyon
Mayor Phillips clarified the dollar amount to be paid by the property owner
Mayor Phillips invited public comment; however, there was none.
Councilmember Colin moved and Councilmember McCullough seconded to adopt the Resolution
RESOLUTION 14665 - RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A TAX EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF ROSS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED DETACHMENT OF 400 UPPER TOYON DRIVE
(ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 012-121-28) FROM THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND ITS
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ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF ROSS, IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY OWNER’S OFFER
OF PAYMENT
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
d. San Rafael Wildfire Advisory Committee
Resolution Establishing the San Rafael Wildfire Advisory Committee, Appointing Initial Committee
Members and Adopting Committee Guidelines (FD)
Wildfire Advisory Committee
Councilmember Colin announced the application period for community members to participate on
the subcommittee ends on May 10, 2019 at 5:00 p.m., informed the community they could apply
online, and commented on the Grand Jury report.
Mayor Phillips commented on the first seven members selected for the subcommittee
Councilmember McCullough moved and Councilmember Bushey seconded to adopt the
Resolution
RESOLUTION 14666 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SAN RAFAEL WILDFIRE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, APPOINTING INITIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ADOPTING COMMITTEE
GUIDELINES
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
i. 2018-19 Restriping Project
Resolution Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement for
the 2018-19 Restriping Project, City Project No. 11359, to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. in the Amount
of $701,270.00, and Authorizing Contingency Funds in the Amount of $48,730 for a Total
Appropriated Amount of $750,000 (PW)
2018-19 Restriping Project
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Mayor Phillips invited public comment; however, there was none.
Councilmember Bushey moved and Councilmember Colin seconded to adopt the Resolution
RESOLUTION 14667 - RESOLUTION AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE 2018-19 RESTRIPING PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 11359, TO BAYSIDE STRIPE & SEAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $701,270.00,
AND AUTHORIZING CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,730 FOR A TOTAL
APPROPRIATED AMOUNT OF $750,000
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: Gamblin
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5. Special Presentations:
a. Presentation of Resolutions Supporting Public Service Recognition Week and National Police Week
(HR)
Assistant City Manager Cristine Alilovich introduced the Director of Employee Experience and
Culture, Shibani Nag, to receive the resolution of appreciation
Mayor Phillips presented the Resolution of Support to Shibani Nag
Shibani Nag commented on Public Service Recognition Week
Mayor Phillips presented the Resolution of Support to Chief of Police Diana Bishop
Chief Bishop commented on National Police Week
b. Police Department Award Ceremony (PD)
Chief of Police Diana Bishop commented on the Police Department and introduced Lieutenant Scott
Eberle who conducted the Award Ceremony
Lieutenant Eberle presented the following awards:
Life Saving Citation
James Bellamy, Corporal
Michael Garrison, Officer
Mark Hedeen, Reserve Officer
Rob Sinclair, Marine Unit Volunteer
John McGinnis, Marine Unit Volunteer
Meritorious Conduct Citation
Rebecca Kuga, Youth Services Bureau Supervisor (Retired)
Unit Conduct Citation
Alan Piombo, Mill Valley Police Chief (Former SRPD)
Todd Berringer, Sergeant
Ronda Cordero, Corporal
Rob Cleland, Corporal
Aaron Piombo, Corporal
Blake Delzell, Corporal
James Dooley, Officer
Gino Rantissi, Santa Rosa Police Officer (Former SRPD)
Carlos Maldonado, Berkeley Police Officer (Former SRPD)
LETTERS OF COMMENDATION
Helen Vine Detox Homicide Investigation
Wanda Spaletta, Sergeant
Lilah Gavlick, Corporal
Phil Melodia, Officer
James Dooley, Officer
Karl Luhmann, Officer
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Cheryl Kondratieff, Officer
Life Saving Efforts
James Dooley, Officer
Marc Laplante, Officer (Retired)
Boat Fire Dog Rescue
Travis Ruggles, Officer
Excellence In Supervision
Wanda Spaletta, Sergeant
Mayor Phillips
Chief Bishop administered the Oath of Office to the Marin Auxiliary Members and K-9 Officers
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
6. Other Agenda Items:
a. Renter Protections
Informational Report on Proposed Renter Protection Policies: Mandatory Mediation and Just Cause
Eviction (CM)
Renter Protections Correspondence (May 2 at 10:00 a.m.) Correspondence (May 3 at 10:00 a.m.)
Correspondence Correspondence (May 6 at 12:00 p.m.)
Andrew Hening, Director of Homeless Planning and Outreach, presented the staff report
Leelee Thomas, Marin County Community Development Agency
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Mayor Phillips invited public comment
Speakers: George Pegelow, NextGen Marin; Julia Kiley, Marin Organizing Committee;
Shannon Griffin; Ruth Yaeger and Steve Wolf; Carolyn Coles; Joan deCowaski;
David Levin, Legal Aid of Marin; Speaker; Yolanda Varona; Speaker; Linda Jackson
/ Mayor Phillips / Councilmember McCullough; Casey Epp, Fair Housing
Advocates; Judy Binsacca, League of Women Voters; Dr. Lisa Leavitt; Christina;
Howard Schwartz; Alex Calfin / Mayor Phillips; Rosa; Kiki La Porta, Marin
Environmental Housing Collaborative; Lisa Doring; Herb Taylor;
Fernando Barreto; Beatrice; Speaker; Wendy; Speaker
There being no further comment from the audience, Mayor Phillips closed public comment
Councilmembers provided comments and feedback to staff
City Manager Jim Schutz reiterated City Council's direction to staff, stating a consensus that the
basis for mediation would be a 5% or greater increase to be applied to all units, not just three or
more, and the City would pay the cost of the first year while researching alternative funding
sources. Additionally, staff would address concerns relating to any unintended cons equences, as
well as a purpose for the percent increase being 5%, as opposed to a 10%.
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Councilmember Bushey moved and Councilmember Colin seconded to accept the report with the
provided direction to staff
Accepted report and provided direction to staff
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
b. Climate Change Action Plan Adoption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report (CM)
1) Resolution Adopting Addendum No. 4 to the Certified San Rafael General Plan 2020 Final
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH# 2003052031), Prepared for the San Rafael Climate
Change Action Plan 2030
2) Resolution Adopting the San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan 2030 (City File #P19-003)
3) Annual Report on the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reduction Strategy for 2016
4) Report on the 2019-2020 Two-Year Work Plan Priorities
Climate Change Action Plan 2030 & GHG Report
Cory Bytof, Sustainability Coordinator, presented the staff report along with Christine O'Rourke
Mayor Phillips invited public comment
Speakers: Bill Carney, Sustainable San Rafael; Chris Yollanis, Venture Pad; Kiki Laporta,
Sustainable Marin; Bell Cole, Organizing for Action in Marin; Charlotte Kamman,
Marin School of Environmental Leadership; Anna Ostrovsky, Marin School of
Environmental Leadership; Stuart Siegel; Katherine DaSilva Jain
There being no further comment from the audience, Mayor Phillips closed the public comment
period
Councilmember Colin provided comments
Councilmember Colin moved and Councilmember Bushey seconded to adopt the Resolution
Adopting Addendum No. 4 to the Certified San Rafael General Plan 2020 Final Environmental
Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH# 2003052031), Prepared for the San Rafael Climate Change Action
Plan 2030
RESOLUTION 14668 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO. 4 TO THE CERTIFIED SAN
RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN 2020 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) (SCH#
2003052031), PREPARED FOR THE SAN RAFAEL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2030
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Councilmember Colin moved and Councilmember Bushey seconded to adopt the Resolution
Adopting the San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan 2030 (City File #P19-003)
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RESOLUTION 14669 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SAN RAFAEL CLIMATE CHANGE
ACTION PLAN 2030 (CITY FILE #P19-003)
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Councilmember Colin moved and Councilmember Bushey seconded to accept the report on the
Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reduction Strategy for 2016
Accepted report
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Councilmember Colin moved and Councilmember Bushey seconded to accept the report on the
2019-2020 Two-Year Work Plan Priorities
Accepted report
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
7. Councilmember Reports:
SAN RAFAEL SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
1. Consent Calendar: -None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Phillips adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:36 p.m.
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LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF____________, 2019
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GARY O. PHILLIPS, Mayor