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SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MONDAY, MAY 21, 2001
(WITH SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS)
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 1400 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
Members of the public may speak on Agenda items.
OPEN SESSION — COUNCIL CHAMBER — 7:00 PM:
Mayor Boro to announce Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
8:00 PM
THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING RESERVED FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY
COUNCIL ON URGENCY MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA. PRESENTATIONS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED
TO ONE MINUTE. ALL MATTERS REQUIRING A RESPONSE WILL BE REFERRED TO STAFF FOR REPLY
IN WRITING AND/OR PLACED ON A FUTURE MEETING AGENDA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK
BEFORE MEETING.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE TO BE APPROVED APPROVAL OF THE
BY ONE MOTION, UNLESS SEPARATE ACTION IS REQUIRED ON A FOLLOWING ACTION:
PARTICULAR ITEM:
Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of Monday, May 7, 2001 Approve as submitted.
(CC)
2. Call for Applications for Appointment to Fill One, Four -Year Term on Approve staff recommendation.
the Planning Commission Due to Expiration of Term of Michael W.
Whipple, with Term to Expire End of June, 2005 (CC)
3. Call for Applications for Appointments to Fill Two, Four -Year Terms Approve staff recommendation.
on the Design Review Board Due to Expiration of Terms of Ann
Crew, Architect and Jeff Kent, Landscape Architect, with Terms to
Expire End of June, 2005 (CC)
4. Request for Amicus Participation: (CA) Approve amicus participation.
City of Auburn v. Qwest
Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Request for Amicus in Petition for Rehearing by en banc
Panel
5. Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael (CM) Approve staff recommendation.
6. SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Approve final adoption of
NO. 1766 — An Ordinance of the City of San Rafael Setting the Ordinance No. 1766.
Paramedic Tax Rate, Commencing with Fiscal Year 2001-2002, at
the Rates Allowed in Ordinance No. 1747 for Residential and Non -
Residential Properties in the City of San Rafael; and Further
Confirming the Paramedic Tax Rates, Commencing with Fiscal
Year 2001-2002 for Residential and Non -Residential Properties in
the City of San Rafael, the Marinwood Community Services District,
County Service Area No. 13, and County Service Area No. 19 (MS)
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To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing,
individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.): RECOMMENDED ACTION:
7. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of Excess Workers' Adopt Resolution.
Compensation Insurance with United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Company (USF&G) from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004 (MS)
8. Resolution Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with George Adopt Resolution.
Hills Company, Inc. to Provide Liability Claims Administration
Services to the City of San Rafael (MS)
9. Resolution Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Claims Adopt Resolution.
Management, Inc. to Provide Workers' Compensation Claims
Administration Services to the City of San Rafael (MS)
10. Resolutions of Appreciation to Linda Spackman, Phyllis Thelen and Adopt Resolutions (3).
Jay Yinger, Former Cultural Affairs Commissioners (Cult. Aff.)
11. Resolution Designating the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency as Adopt Resolution.
the Responsible Agency and Designating the City as the Lead
Agency for the Environmental Review Process for the Adoption of
an Amended and Restated Central San Rafael Redevelopment
Plan (RA)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
12. Presentation of Resolutions of Appreciation to Linda Spackman, Phyllis Thelen, and Jay Yinger, Former
Cultural Affairs Commissioners (Cult. Aff.)
Explanation: Mayor Boro to make presentations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13. Public Hearing — Consideration of Resolution Approving the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds by the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency for the San Rafael Commons Apartments (302 Fourth
Street) (RA)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend adoption of Resolution.
14. Public Hearing — Consideration of Appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of an Application for a
Sign Permit for a Master Sign Program for 1800FORINJURY Legal Network at 550 Las Gallinas Avenue,
APN 175-331-20; O District; Neil Kuvara, Owner, Chuck Drayer and Perry D. Litchfield, Representatives
(CD).
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend approval of staff recommendation.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
NEW BUSINESS:
15. Approving Grant of $200,000 from Housing in Lieu Fees for the Canal Housing Improvement Program to
Assist BRIDGE in the Purchase of 55 Fairfax Street (RA)
Explanation: See enclosed report.
Recommend adoption of Resolution.
16. Discussion of Preliminary City Two-year Budget for 2001/2003 and City Council Priorities (MS/CM)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
17. City Manager's Report (CM)
Explanation: City Manager to give report.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
18. None
ADJOURNMENT:
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