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In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, February 3, 2020
Regular Meeting
San Rafael City Council Minutes
Present: Mayor Phillips
Councilmember Colin
Councilmember Gamblin
Councilmember McCullough
Absent: Councilmember Bushey
Also
Present:
City Manager Jim Schutz
Assistant City Attorney Lisa Goldfien
City Clerk Lindsay Lara
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Mayor Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
OPEN SESSION -THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL 1. None.
CLOSED SESSION - THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL 2. Closed Session: - None.
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION – 7:00 PM
Salamah Locks, Marin Commission on Aging, announced a meeting to be held Thursday,
February 6, at Margaret Todd Senior Center at 10 a.m. to discuss falling strategies, preventing
falls, reduced injuries and safe landing.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: 3. City Manager’s Report:
City Manager Jim Schutz provided updates on:
• housing policies
• essential facilities projects and a call for artists on the Public Safety Center
• Census 2020 jobs workshop to be held on Saturday, February 8, at Pickleweed Library
from 1 - 4:00 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Cristine Alilovich updated the City Council on Wildfire Community
Workshops
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 4. Special Presentations:
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a. San Rafael Age-Friendly Task Force Update
Sparkie Spaeth and Diana Lopez gave a presentation about San Rafael Age Friendly
Task Force
San Rafael Age Friendly responded to questions from the City Council, and
Councilmembers provided comments
Mayor Phillips invited public comment; however, there was none
b. Presentation by Cedars, a Local Non-Profit Supporting Individuals with
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, on Opportunities to Collaborate with
the City of San Rafael
Chuck Greene, Executive Director, provided comments and invited the City Council to
watch a video
Councilmembers provided comments
Mayor Phillips invited public comment; however, there was none
CONSENT CALENDAR: 5. Consent Calendar Items:
The Mayor invited public comment on the Consent Calendar; however there were none
Councilmember Colin moved and Councilmember Gamblin seconded to approve Consent
Calendar Items:
a. Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes of City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting of
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 (CC)
Approval of Minutes
Approved minutes as submitted
b. Board of Library Trustees Vacancy
Call for Applications to Fill One Unexpired Four-Year Term to the end of April
2023 on the Board of Library Trustees Due to the Resignation of Catherine
Sumser (CC)
Board of Library Trustees Vacancy
Approved staff recommendation
c. Caltrans Maintenance Agreement
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Project
Specific Maintenance Agreement with the State of California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for Maintenance of Portions of Francisco Boulevard
East Within State Right-Of-Way (PW)
Caltrans Maintenance Agreement
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Resolution 14761 - Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Project Specific Maintenance Agreement with the State of California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for Maintenance of Portions of Francisco Boulevard East
Within State Right-Of-Way
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Bushey
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
6. Other Agenda Items:
a. Census 2020
Informational Update on Marin County Efforts in Preparation of the 2020 United
State Census (CM)
Census 2020
Assistant City Manager Cristine Alilovich provided opening comments and introduced
Community Development Analyst Ethan Guy, and Stephanie McNally, Canal Alliance,
who gave a presentation
The Complete Count Committee responded to questions from the Councilmembers.
Mayor Phillips invited public comment
Speakers: Salamah Locks, Gregory Andrew, John Reynolds
Councilmember Gamblin moved and Councilmember McCullough seconded to accept
the report
Accepted report
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Bushey
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public Hearings:
a. New 45-Unit Townhome Development - 350 Merrydale Road/3833 Redwood Hwy
Actions to Allow the Demolition of Existing Buildings and the Construction of
Nine, New Three-Story Buildings with 45 Townhome Units Including Nine Below
Market Rate Units Property Located at 350 Merrydale Road and 3833 Redwood
Hwy. (APNs: 179-041-27 and 179-041-28), Including Approval of:
i. Resolution Adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS18-001) (CD)
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ii. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Planned Development Rezoning
from Planned Development (PD) District (PD1594) to a Revised PD (ZC19-
002), Including the Rescission of PD 1594, and Creation of a New PD District,
at 350 Merrydale Road/3833 Redwood Hwy (CD)
iii. Resolution Conditionally Approving an Environmental and Design Review
Permit (ED18-100), Tentative Subdivision Map (TS18-006), Master Use Permit
(UP18-039), and Subdivision Exception (EX19-012) (CD)
New 45-Unit Townhome Development - 350 Merrydale Road 3833 Redwood Hwy
Correspondence
Planning Division Manager Raffi Boloyan presented the staff report
David Jacobson, Partner in the Ridgewood Property Clayton Properties
Michael Hooper, Campus Properties
Mayor Phillips opened the public hearing
Speakers: Craig Murray, Civic Center Arms Association President, Kate Powers,
Gregory Andrew, San Rafael Meadows, Bill Carney, Citizens Advisory Committee on
Economic Development and Affordable Housing Chair, John Reynolds
There being no further comment from the audience, Mayor Phillips closed the public
hearing
Staff responded to questions from the public and the City Council
Councilmembers provided comments
Councilmember McCullough moved and Councilmember Colin seconded to adopt the
Resolution
Resolution 14762 - Resolution Adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS18-001)
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Bushey
Councilmember McCullough moved and Councilmember Colin seconded to pass
Charter Ordinance No. 1979 to print
Passed Ordinance 1979 to print
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Bushey
Councilmember McCullough moved and Councilmember Colin seconded to adopt the
Resolution
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Resolution 14763 - Resolution Conditionally Approving an Environmental and Design
Review Permit (ED18-100), Tentative Subdivision Map (TS18-006), Master Use Permit
(UP18-039), and Subdivision Exception (EX19-012)
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Bushey
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
8. Other Agenda Items:
a. Interim Financial Update and Budget Amendments to Reflect Operational Activity;
Mid-Year Personnel Changes
i. First Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Interim Financial Update
ii. Resolution Adopting Amendments to the 2019-2020 Budget
iii. Mid-Year Personnel Changes (Fin)
Interim Financial Update and Budget Amendments to Reflect Operational Activity;
Mid-Year Personnel Changes
Assistant City Manager Cristine Alilovich commented on the item and introduced Finance
Director Nadine Hade who gave a presentation
The City Council provided comments
Mayor Phillips invited public comment; however, there was none
The City Council provided comments
Councilmember Colin moved and Councilmember McCullough seconded to adopt the
Resolution
Resolution 14764 – Resolution Adopting Amendments to the 2019-2020 Budget
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Bushey
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
9. Councilmember Reports:
Mayor Phillips reported on a Wildfire presentation at the Rotary held on February 3, 2020
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SAN RAFAEL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
1. Consent Calendar: - None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Phillips adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF____________, 2020
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GARY O. PHILLIPS, Mayor