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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1998 AT
8:55 PM
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael City Council
Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
Paul M. Cohen,
Councilmember
Barbara Heller, Councilmember
Cyr N. Miller, Councilmember
Gary O. Phillips, Councilmember
Absent: None
Also Present: Rod Gould, City Manager
Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION - 7:00 PM
None
OPEN SESSION - 7:00 PM
City Attorney Ragghianti announced no reportable action was taken at the Special
Closed Session Meeting held earlier this evening.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:55
PM
MILL STREET SHELTER - File 100 x 9-3-16 x 233
Melany Kramer, resident of San Rafael, reported she has encountered instances of
sexual harassment and drinking at the Mill Street Shelter, and asked the City to
investigate, noting she had already written to Kenneth Jones, Director of the
shelter. Ms. Kramer stated she, along with several other residents of the
shelter, have been harassed by shelter staff members and fellow residents over
an extended period of time. In addition, Ms. Kramer stated there are several
residents who drink heavily, and are drunk in the shelter. She stated the
residents need immediate action, and requested help from the Police Department
and the City. Mayor Boro stated he would refer this matter to the City Manager
and the City Attorney; however, he pointed out the shelter was a private non-
profit, which operated out of the City's jurisdiction via a Use Permit,
explaining if Ms. Kramer had any claims against the shelter, she should deal
with them as an agency. Mayor Boro asked the City Manager and City Attorney to
research this matter and report back to Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to approve the
following Consent Calendar items:
ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approval of Minutes of Special Joint Annual
Meetings of Monday, October 27, 1997 with
Cultural Affairs Commission, and Wednesday,
December 10, 1997 with the Fire Commission,
and Special and Regular Meetings of Monday,
December 15, 1997 (CC)
2. Requests for Amicus Participation: (CA)
- File 9-3-16
a. Eastern Enterprises v. Chater
b. Perkins v. City of West Covina, et al.
3. City's Exercise of Marin Housing Authority's
Option to Purchase One BMR Unit at the Marin
Lagoon Condominium Project: 45 Mariners
Circle (CA) - File 229 x 5-1-313 x 13-16
4. City Work Plan Review (CM) - File 237
5. Resolution of Appreciation to Stephen Dobbs,
Retiring President and CEO of Marin Community
Approved as
submitted.
Council approved
City's
joinder as amicus party
to both a. and b.
Council declined to
exercise Option to
Purchase.
Accepted report.
RESOLUTION NO. 9995
RESOLUTION OF
APPRECIATION
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Foundation (CM) - File 102 x 226
Authorization for Mayor to Submit a Letter
Opposing AB 923, Proposed Legislation Mandating
the Dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies
Effective January 1, 1999 (RA)
- File 9-1 x 116 x (SRRA) R-140
Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of City
Corporation Yard at 750 Lincoln Avenue,
APN 013-021-19 from the City of San Rafael
to the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency (RA)
- File 2-7 x 2-19 x 12-4 x (SRRA) R-368
TO STEPHEN DOBBS,
RETIRING PRESIDENT AND CEO
OF MARIN COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION.
Approved staff
recommendation.
RESOLUTION NO. 9996 -
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING
TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
AT 750 LINCOLN
AVENUE,
APN 013-021-19, FROM
THE
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TO THE
SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY (Mayor Boro
disqualified himself due
to conflict of interest).
8. Revised Master Agreement Administering Caltrans -RESOLUTION NO. 9997 -
San Rafael Agreement for Federal Aid Projects RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE
(PW) - File 4-10-66 x 9-3-40 x 11-16 x 171 MAYOR TO SIGN THE REVISED
MASTER AGREEMENT
ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE
AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID
PROJECTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
9. Second, Third & "A" Streets Underground Utility RESOLUTION NO. 9998 -
District - Resolution Extending Harris & Associates RESOLUTION EXTENDING
HARRIS &
Contract for Design and Construction Services ASSOCIATES CONTRACT
FOR DESIGN
in the Amount of $145,773.00 (PW) AND CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR
- File 12-18-13 x (SRRA) R-318 x (SRRA) R-360 THE SECOND, THIRD,
AND "A" STREETS
UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $145,773.00
AND AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT.
10. Report on Bid Opening and Award of Bid Re: Automatic RESOLUTION NO. 9999 -
Defibrillators from Heartstream (Lowest responsible RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING
bidder in amount of $35,275.54) (FD) THE PURCHASE OF NINE (9)
- File 4-2-293 x 9-3-31 DEFIBRILLATORS FROM
HEARTSTREAM (Lowest
responsible bidder in
amount of $35,275.54).
AYES: COUNCIL ERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor
Boro
NOES: COUNCIL ERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL ERS: None
ABSTAINING: COUNCIL ERS: Cohen, Heller and Phillips, from
Minutes of Special Meeting of 12/10/97
only (due to absence from meeting)
DISQUALIFIED: COUNCIL ERS: Mayor Boro, from Item #7 only (due to
conflict of interest).
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion:
11. RESOLUTION DENYING APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR
NECESSITY IN ISSUANCE OF OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE, 832 IRWIN STREET, IRWIN
SHELL FOODMART (PD)
- File 9-3-30
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Michael Trimble, General Manager of Petroleum Sales, Inc., stated the
application for a Certificate of Public Convenience or Necessity for the
issuance of an off -sale liquor license at Irwin Shell Foodmart was being
withdrawn.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
12. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO STEPHEN DOBBS, RETIRING
PRESIDENT AND CEO OF MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (CM) - File 102 x 226
Mayor Boro introduced Stephen Dobbs, who is retiring after seven years as
President and CEO of the Marin Community Foundation. Mayor Boro noted Mr.
Dobbs' interest, not only in the City and with the people of San Rafael,
but with the people of Marin County, has been outstanding. Mayor Boro
stated Mr. Dobbs had led the Foundation to new heights, pointing out it is
the third largest foundation of its type in the Country, and noting many
great things have happened under Mr. Dobbs' tenure. Mayor Boro stated the
City was proud to have Mr. Dobbs as a resident of San Rafael, and on behalf
of the Council, presented Mr. Dobbs with a Resolution of Appreciation,
thanking him for the wonderful job he has done.
Stephen Dobbs stated his training was as a historian, and pointed out the
reason this Resolution of Appreciation means so much to him is because it
has to do with the history of two unrelated events which occurred 150 years
ago, in 1874. He reported that on February 18th of that year, San Rafael
was incorporated, and that was the beginning of San Rafael as a government
entity. Mr. Dobbs noted his grandfather was born that same year in Poland,
and after coming to America in 1897, the family settled in California. Mr.
Dobbs stated that while he grew up in San Francisco, his history with San
Rafael began very early on, noting in the 1950's, when he was fourteen
years old, he gave puppet shows at Dominican College's annual carnival, and
his father built Country Club Bowl in San Rafael, where Mr. Dobbs did his
first work as a teenager. He reported he returned to Dominican College to
do summer workshops in the 19701s, but the real crossing of paths began in
the 1990's with the Marin Community Foundation. He stated since that time
he has enjoyed so much, not just working at the Foundation, but being a
part of San Rafael. He noted he and his wife were taxpayers and voters in
San Rafael, and his children attend public schools in San Rafael. Mr.
Dobbs reported the Foundation has been involved with the City in a number
of projects and programs, some of which have been wonderfully successful,
such as the Street Art Festival. Mr. Dobbs stated the City of San Rafael
is very important to him and his wife, and they intend to remain citizens
of the community for a very long time. He noted participating in local
government was very important, and he appreciated the colleague -ship and
the friendship. Mr. Dobbs stated that as he finished his job at the
Foundation after seven years, he was very proud of the fact that the
Foundation is working closely with the City of San Rafael in making the
City its future home, noting there will be a Foundation headquarters and a
community building next to Falkirk Cultural Center.
OLD BUSINESS:
13. APPROVAL OF SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE SHAMROCK CENTER, A 48,000 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL BUILDING AND AN 11,600 SQUARE FOOT AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP, 665 IRWIN
STREET; APN 13-032-01, 02, 04, 05, 06 AND A PORTION OF 13-021-38; EUGENE B.
CECCOTTI, LA TERRA TRIFOGLIO, LLC, OWNER; MATTHEW R. CAPPIELLO, DEVELOPER
REPRESENTATIVE (CD)
- File 10-11 x 125 x (SRRA) R-398
Mayor Boro announced this item was being carried over to the meeting of
2/2/98, at the request of the applicant.
MONTHLY REPORT:
14. DEPARTMENT REPORT - FIRE DEPARTMENT - File 9-3-31
Fire Chief Robert Marcucci presented a five minute video on the Fire
Department, which the Department shows to homeowner groups. Fire
Prevention Officer Forrest Craig assisted in presenting the video, which
gave a history of the Fire Department from its inception in 1874, and
showed the various Fire Stations within the City, describing the areas they
serve. The video recalled major fires in the County, including a fire in
1957 in which all the structures on Fourth Street between "D" and "E"
Streets were destroyed by fire.
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Highlighting an array of services provided to the community, the video
reported the Fire Department staffs two Paramedic ambulances, with a third
ambulance cross -staffed with an engine company. It was noted that advances
in technology have caused an increase in hazardous materials, which
requires the Department to staff a Hazardous Materials Unit. The low
number of fires in commercial facilities can be directly attributed to the
Commercial Inspection Program, and the checking of plans for compliance
with the Fire Code ensures the safety of San Rafael residents and visitors.
Training is an ongoing process, to ensure operational effectiveness and to
keep pace with the increased service demands placed on the Fire Department.
Collaboration of programs in partnership with individual communities and
shared goals creates a fire safe environment in which to raise families and
conduct business, and meeting with local organizations is the basis for
developing partnerships and sharing ideas to promote community fire safety,
such as teaching young children the tenants of fire safety and how to react
during a fire. Neighborhood organizations and the Fire Department
cooperate to remove undesirable vegetation, creating safer communities.
The video pointed out that earthquakes, fires and floods are ever present,
and Fire Department personnel provide instruction to the community on
disaster preparedness for neighborhoods and businesses.
The Fire Department and its Firefighters are more than simply a fire
prevention agency; the Fire Department is a community based organization
which shares the community's values to create healthy, safe neighborhoods,
and an active business community, through long-lasting partnerships.
Councilmember Miller stated Fire Chief Marcucci has taken the concept of
community service to a level that is truly superior, noting our Fire
Department, and Chief Marcucci's leadership, mean a great deal to our
community.
NEW BUSINESS:
15. ELECTION OF NEW VICE -MAYOR FOR 1998 - File 9-1
Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember seconded, to elect
Councilmember Gary Phillips as Vice -Mayor for 1998.
Mayor Boro declared Councilmember Phillips Vice -Mayor, by acclamation.
16. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
a. RE: RELOCATION OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM - File 9-2-49
Mayor Boro noted Council has been pursuing the issue of the St.
Vincent de Paul dining room for many months, and proposed a Special
Public Hearing be held on this matter on February 23, 1998, from 7:00
PM until 10:00 PM. He requested adequate notice be given in the
newspaper and throughout the community.
b. RE: THEFT OF EQUIPMENT FROM THE CARPENTERS' UNION LOCAL 35 OFFICE ON
LINDARO STREET - File 9-3-30
Councilmember Cohen, who serves as President of Carpenters' Union
Local 35, reported he received a call early this morning informing
him the Local Union office on Lindaro Street had been broken into,
and several pieces of equipment had been stolen, including their dues
computer. Mr. Cohen returned to the Local's office to try to assist
them in restoring their dues records so they could continue to
collect dues and track membership information. He stated that while
he was at their office, he was impressed with the rapid response and
professionalism of the San Rafael Police Department.
Councilmember Cohen reported that during the investigation, San
Rafael Police Officer Costello discovered a wallet left at the scene.
Tracking the owner of the wallet, Officer Costello was able to
locate the suspect, and found all of the stolen items, which he
returned to the Carpenters' Union Local 35 office.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM.
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JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF
1998
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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