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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000 AT 8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael City Council
Also Present: Rod Gould, City Manager
Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM 201 - 7:00 PM:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Present: Barbara Heller, Vice -Mayor
Paul M. Cohen, Councilmember
Cyr N. Miller, Councilmember
Gary O. Phillips, Councilmember
Absent: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar, as
follows:
ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approval of Minutes of Special and Regular Meetings Minutes approved as submitted.
of Monday, October 2, 2000 (CC)
3. Call for Applications to Fill One, Unexpired Term on
the Cultural Affairs Commission Due to Resignation
of Galen Harkavy, with Term to Expire End of April,
2003 (CC) File 9-2-24
4. Resolution of Appreciation to Joel Fay, Mental
Health Liaison Police Officer, as Employee of the
Quarter for Quarter Ending September 30, 2000
(CM) — File 102 x 7-4 x 9-3-30
5. Confirmation of Volunteer Program Advisory
Committee Appointees Susan Clay, Mike McGuire,
and Man Min Phan for Two-year Terms, and Student
Shawn Davies for One-year Term (CM) -
File 9-2-53 x 235 x 214
Approved staff recommendations:
a) Called for applications for appointment
to fill one unexpired term on the Cultural
Affairs Commission to the end of April,
2003;
b) Set deadline for receipt of applications
for Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at 12
Noon in the City Clerk's Office, Room
209;
c) Set date for interviews of applicants at
a Special City Council meeting to be held
on Monday, November 20, 2000,
commencing at 6:30 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 10720 —
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
JOEL FAY, MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON
POLICE OFFICER, AS EMPLOYEE OF
THE QUARTER FOR QUARTER ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
Approved staff recommendations:
1) Confirmed the appointments of Susan
Clay, Mike McGuire, and Man Min Phan
for 2 year terms, and student Shawn
Davies for a 1 year term; and
2) approved the change in terms for
Committee members from February
through January to October through
September
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6.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract for
RESOLUTION NO. 10721 —
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VICE -
Consultant Services with Bob Murray and Associates
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
Instructional Support of the Education Resource
for Executive Recruitment for Police Chief (CM) —
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
2001) WITH THE COUNTY OF MARIN AND
File 4-10-317 x 9-3-30
CONTRACT WITH BOB MURRAY AND
OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL
ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT A
SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATION
RECRUITMENT FOR A NEW CHIEF OF
BOULEVARD
POLICE
7.
Resolution Approving Contract with Environmental
RESOLUTION NO. 10722 —
File — 5-1- 339
Science Associates, EIR Consultant for the
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
CONDOMINIUMS"
Ranchitos Park Subdivision (CD) —
PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING THE
Contract to 101 INTERNATIONAL, INC. for Three
File 4-3-380 x 5-1
AGREEMENT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
FOR DUMP TRUCKS AND CAB AND
Chassis Truck (Project No. 610-4426-8712)
SCIENCE ASSOCIATES FOR THE
(bid opening held on Wednesday, October 11, 2000)
INTERNATIONAL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT
PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
OF $235,392.30
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED
RANCHITOS PARK SUBDIVISION
8.
Resolution Authorizing Temporary Closure of
RESOLUTION NO. 10723 —
Mission Avenue Between "C" and "E" Streets on
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
Saturday, October 28, 2000, Between the Hours of
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MISSION
1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to Allow for Pedestrian Traffic
AVENUE BETWEEN `C' STREET AND `E'
to the Annual Halloween Haunted Mansion at Falkirk
STREET FOR THE ANNUAL FALKIRK
Cultural Center (Cult. Aff.) — File 11-19
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED MANSION ON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2000 FROM
1:00 P.M TO 5:30 P.M.
9.
Resolution Authorizing the San Rafael Public Library
RESOLUTION NO. 10724 —
to Join the Golden Library Network (Lib) —
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAN
File 9-3-61
RAFAEL PUBLIC LIBRARY TO JOIN THE
GOLDEN GATEWAY LIBRARY NETWORK
10. Resolution Authorizing the Vice -Mayor to Execute
RESOLUTION NO. 10725 —
Agreements with the County of Marin and the
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VICE -
College of Marin for Funding, Operation, and
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
Instructional Support of the Education Resource
(FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30,
Center at 2955 Kerner Boulevard (Lib) —
2001) WITH THE COUNTY OF MARIN AND
File — 4-13-105 x 246 x 9-3-61
THE COLLEGE OF MARIN FOR FUNDING,
OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL
SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATION
RESOURCE CENTER AT 2955 KERNER
BOULEVARD
11. Resolution Approving Final Map of Subdivision
RESOLUTION NO. 10726 —
Entitled "Map of Marin Lofts Condominiums" (PW) —
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP
File — 5-1- 339
ENTITLED, "MAP OF MARIN LOFTS
CONDOMINIUMS"
13. Report on Bid Opening and Resolution Awarding
RESOLUTION NO. 10727 —
Contract to 101 INTERNATIONAL, INC. for Three
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT
Various -size Dump Trucks and One Cab and
FOR DUMP TRUCKS AND CAB AND
Chassis Truck (Project No. 610-4426-8712)
CHASSIS TRUCK TO 101
(bid opening held on Wednesday, October 11, 2000)
INTERNATIONAL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT
(PW) — File 4-2-305
OF $235,392.30
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14. Resolution Re Property Acquisition for the East San
RESOLUTION NO. 10728 —
Rafael Traffic Operations Improvements Phase 11a
RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPERTY
(Shoreline): (PW)
ACQUISITION FOR THE EAST SAN
a) Approving the Property Purchase Agreement
RAFAEL TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL
with Cal Pox, Inc., in the Amount of $90,656 for
IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 11A
the Property Acquisition (Portion of APN 009-
(SHORELINE):
320-43), Necessary for Subject Project;
a) APPROVING THE PROPERTY
b) Authorizing the Vice -Mayor to Execute the
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CAL
Property Purchase Agreement;
PDX, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
c) Accepting a Grant Deed for Subject Property
$90,656 FOR PROPERTY
(Portion of APN 009-320-43); and
ACQUISITION (PORTION OF APN 009-
d) Accepting an Easement Deed for a Slope
320-43) NECESSARY FOR THE
Easement Adjacent to Subject Property —
SUBJECT PROJECT;
File 2-2-1 x 2-7-1
b) AUTHORIZING THE VICE -MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE PROPERTY
PURCHASE AGREEMENT;
c) ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY (PORTION OF
APN 009-320-43); AND AUTHORIZING
THE VICE -MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE;
d) ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED FOR A
SLOPE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO
SUBJECT PROPERTY
15. Resolution Re Property Acquisition for the East San
RESOLUTION NO. 10729 —
Rafael Traffic Operations Improvements Phase Ila
RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPERTY
(Shoreline): (PW)
ACQUISITION FOR THE EAST SAN
a) Approving the Property Purchase Agreement
RAFAEL TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL
with Lise Sonnen (90 Percent Interest) and Mark
IMPROVEMENTS PHASE IIA
Blackshere (10 Percent Interest) in the Amount
(SHORELINE):
of $66,230, for the Property Acquisition (Portion
a) APPROVING THE PROPERTY
of APN 009-320-42) Necessary for the Subject
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LISE
Project;
SONNEN (90% INTEREST) AND MARK
b) Authorizing the Vice -Mayor to Execute the
BLACKSHERE (10% INTEREST) IN
Property Purchase Agreement;
THE AMOUNT OF $66,230 FOR
c) Accepting a Grant Deed for Subject Property
PROPERTY ACQUISITION (PORTION
(Portion of APN 009-320-42); and
OF APN 009-320-42), NECESSARY
d) Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement
FOR THE SUBJECT PROJECT;
on the Adjacent Property — File 2-2-1 x 2-7-1
b) AUTHORIZING THE VICE -MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE PROPERTY
PURCHASE AGREEMENT;
c) ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY (PORTION OF
APN 009-320-42); AND AUTHORIZING
THE VICE -MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE;
d) ACCEPTING TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON THE
ADJACENT PROPERTY
16. Resolution Adopting a Local "Overcrowding"
RESOLUTION NO. 10730 —
Standard for Implementation of the Uniform
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
OF A LOCAL "OVERCROWDING"
Policies Act of 1970 in Concurrence with the
STANDARD FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
Standard Adopted by the County of Marin (RA) —
THE UNIFORM RELOCATION
File — 187 x 13-16 x (SRRA) R-173
ASSISTANCE & REAL PROPERTY
ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970
AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 7260 ET SEQ.
17. Resolution Authorizing Street Closure for the Latino
RESOLUTION NO. 10731 —
Film Festival on November 2, 2000 (RA) —
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
File 11-19
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CITY
STREETS FOR THE LATINO FILM
FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2000
BETWEEN 5:30 P.M. AND 6:30 P.M.
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18. Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 10711 and
Authorizing Temporary Street Closures for the Third
Annual Downtown San Rafael Brewfest (now called
the Brewfiesta) To Be Held on Sunday, October 22,
2000 (RA) — File -11-19
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RESOLUTION NO. 10732 —
RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION #10711 AND AUTHORIZING
THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CITY
STREETS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22,
2000 FOR THE BREWFIESTA, (FROM
7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips and Vice -Mayor Heller
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Boro
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion, at the request of Vice -
Mayor Heller:
2. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO FILL TWO, THREE-YEAR TERMS ON THE BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF MARTIN PECKINS
AND JONATHAN TOSTE, WITH TERMS TO EXPIRE END OF NOVEMBER, 2000 (CC) — File 9-2-55
Mr. Preston McCoy, currently serving on the Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee, addressed
the Council stating they had been working very hard this year to complete the Bicycle And Pedestrian
Plan, which is the main purpose of the Committee, meeting once per month for two hours. Mr. McCoy
felt this was not enough time to prepare the draft to turn over to the Council and Staff for review and
suggested adding the following language to the Qualifications section on Page 2:
"Members are expected to attend monthly meetings and to
help complete the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
by doing research, by writing sections of the plan, and/or
by attending informal work sessions. These tasks may
take 6 to 10 hours per month in addition to the monthly
committee meetings."
Mr. McCoy added that if Chair Rocky Birdsey, or he could help with the selection process they
would be glad to do so. Vice -Mayor Heller requested that this addition be given to candidates when
applying.
Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to approve the staff
recommendations:
a) CALLED FOR APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO (2), THREE-YEAR TERMS
ON THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH TERMS TO EXPIRE THE
END OF NOVEMBER, 2003;
b) SET DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 AT 12
NOON IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, ROOM 209, CITY HALL; AND;
c) SET DATE FOR INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AT A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2000, COMMENCING AT 6:00 P.M.
RE: BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE PURPOSE/QUALIFICATIONS/TIME
COMMITMENT:
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE TO BE ADDED TO "QUALIFICATIONS" —
"MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS, AND
TO HELP COMPLETE THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
PLAN BY DOING RESEARCH, BY WRITING SECTIONS OF THE PLAN,
AND/OR BY ATTENDING INFORMAL WORK SESSIONS. THESE TASKS
MAY TAKE 6 TO 10 HOURS PER MONTH IN ADDITION TO THE
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS."
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion at the request of
Councilmember Miller:
12. REPORT ON BID OPENING AND RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO VICTORY
CHEVROLET FOR MISCELLANEOUS PICK-UP TRUCKS AND SUV -TYPE VEHICLES
(PROJECT NO. 610-4426-8712) (BID OPENING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
11, 2000) (PW) — File 4-2 - 306
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Councilmember Miller questioned whether gas consumption or use of alternative fuels were considered by
the Fleet Advisory Board, in terms of vehicles being purchased. Frank Prim, Deputy Public Works
Director/Maintenance, stated the Fleet Advisory Board looks at vehicle gas consumption. The SUV -TYPE
vehicles are 2 -door, for outside Building Inspectors and Public Works Construction Inspectors, where high
ground clearance is needed. Regarding gas consumption, they went to 350 CID Electronic Fuel injected
motors, and Chevrolet came back with an enhanced bid to go to a 6.0 because of the better fuel economy
of that engine. Regarding the alternate use of fuels at this time, namely, electric vehicles, with the cost of
putting charging stations in and the limited range, especially with San Rafael's terrain, this is not a feasible
vehicle. Mr. Prim pointed out that, at this point, there is not any viable fueling station available in the area.
They looked at alternate fuels because there are some incentives, but the cost of the vehicles is almost
double.
Councilmember Miller moved and Councilmember Phillips seconded, to adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 10733 — RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PICK-UP TRUCKS AND SUV TYPE VEHICLES TO
VICTORY CHEVROLET, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$424,462.17
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips and Vice -Mayor Heller
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Boro
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion at the request of
Councilmember Phillips.
19. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
DANIEL MACDONALD AIA ARCHITECTS. INC.. FOR THE COURT STREET PLAZA
— File 4-3-381 x 256 x (SRRA) R- 423
Councilmember Phillips stated he pulled this item from the Consent Calendar at the hand -signaled request
of a member of the audience and unless there were comments from the Councilmembers he would like to
ask the public to respond.
Mr. Noble Birdsey noted the architect was proposed to be approved this evening and asked when there
would be an opportunity for public comment on the Court Street Plaza.
City Manager Gould responded there would be at least three opportunities for the public to comment:
City Council Study Session on November 20th;
Design Review Board consideration of the project on November 21St;
Planning Commission meeting on November 28th
It would then return to the City Council on December 4th, for final action.
Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Cohen seconded, to adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 10734 — RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DANIEL
MACDONALD AIA ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR COURT
STREET PLAZA
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips and Vice -Mayor Heller
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Boro
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
20. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JOEL FAY, MENTAL
HEALTH LIAISON POLICE OFFICER, AS EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER FOR
QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 (CM) — File — 102 x 7-4 x 9-3-30
Vice -Mayor Heller announced with great pleasure the Resolution of Appreciation to Joel
Fay, quoting part of the language:
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"WHEREAS Joel Fay has been a member of the San Rafael Police Department since
November 30th, 1987, and assigned to Patrol; and
WHEREAS the City Council has set a priority of implementing the Community Oriented
Public Safety Program, Officer Fay has taken a lead in making the Police Department
the most important component in coordinating City and Countywide efforts to assist
people who have not been able to help themselves; and
WHEREAS by creating this program Joel has placed the City of San Rafael in the
forefront of law enforcement response to people with special needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council hereby
designate JOEL FAY as Employee of the Quarter for the period ending September 30,
2000 and express sincere appreciation to Joel for his dedication and outstanding
service to the City of San Rafael."
Vice -Mayor Heller stated she would like to take this moment to congratulate and thank Joel, noting
he had received his $100 award earlier in the day, which he was donating to a special group.
Officer Fay responded by stating it was an honor to receive the award and commented that about 6
months previously he was in Sacramento speaking at a convention on restorative justice and a lady
in the audience asked if he would explain what he does. Having done so, the lady reacted that this
was not police work but social work and his response was that while it might be social work, it was
also smart police work. Officer Fay thanked the City and Chief Cronin for his support in allowing him
to do this work, which he considered counter -culture to police work.
Vice -Mayor Heller noted Joel's family was present; she congratulated them stating they had a very
special gentleman.
21. PRESENTATION OF:
a) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT TO THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/1999
b) DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD FOR THE BIENNIUM
BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999 (CM) - File 102 x 9-3-20 x 8-5 x 8-9
Vice -Mayor Heller made presentations to Treasurer/Assistant City Manager, Kenneth A. Nordhoff
and invited Mr. Nordhoff to explain the awards.
Mr. Nordhoff stated the first award dealt with the annual audit, along with statistical and other
narrative information describing accomplishments over the last year. The second referred to the bi-
annual budget, which was adopted from July 1999 through June 2001. Mr. Nordhoff stated this was
the first time they had applied for this award; therefore, it was great to be honored by the
Government Finance Officers Association, thus setting national standards of achieving certain levels
of information and reporting.
Vice -Mayor Heller also thanked the Staff.
PUBLIC HEARING:
22. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER UPDATING CITY OF SAN RAFAEL'S CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES, AS REQUIRED BY THE
POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974, CALIFORNIA'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAW
FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS (CC) - File 9-4-3
Vice -Mayor Heller opened the Public Hearing asking if Council had any
questions on this.
City Clerk Jeanne Leoncini stated that the regulations from the California Fair Political Practices
Commission require that an updated code be approved every even numbered year; also that a Public
Hearing take place, adding that the attached list of designated employees had been revised. All of
those people who are to file for the first time have been noticed. Ms. Leoncini stated the Assistant City
Attorney, Mr. Guinan, provided guidelines and each department was contacted to provide an update.
Ms. Leoncini stated she would be happy to answer any questions.
Vice -Mayor Heller invited questions from the audience. There were none so the public
hearing was closed .
Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to adopt the
Resolution.
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Under discussion, Councilmember Cohen asked why the Park and Recreation Commission was
added. Ms. Leoncini replied that had been discussed with the Assistant City Attorney and apparently,
their decisions are accepted 51 % of the time. Therefore, they fall into the category where they must
file. On a point of clarification from Councilmember Cohen, Ms. Leoncini stated the City Council was
accepting their recommendations.
Councilmember Cohen inquired on what decisions the Park and Recreation Commission might advise
which would potentially have a material financial impact on anyone serving on the Commission,
specifying decisions like award of contract. City Manager Gould stated as an example, they did advise
on the selection of the architect for the Parkside Childcare Center, but this would be very infrequent.
Councilmember Cohen stated he thought it a bit of a stretch and Mr. Gould responded that one could
never be fined or cited for disclosing too much. Councilmember Cohen noted there are people who
choose not to disclose their business dealings, but would be assets to serve on the City's
Commissions, and care should be taken not to be overly broad.
Ms. Leoncini stated that in some cities all Boards and Commissions are required to file, but Mr.
Guinan looked at this very narrowly with Carlene McCart, Director of Community Services, and
decided the Park and Recreation Commission should file, in addition to the Design Review Board,
Geotechnical Review Board, Cultural Affairs Commission and Planning Commission.
Vice -Mayor Heller stated this would be reviewed in year 2002, and the Park and Recreation
Commission should be re-examined.
City Clerk Leonin, stated she gave a copy of the staff report to each of the Commissioners and no
comments were made.
RESOLUTION NO. 10735 — RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 10313 AND
ADOPTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WHICH INCORPORATES BY
REFERENCE THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES
COMMISSION'S STANDARD MODEL CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE, INCLUDING UPDATE OF MODEL
CODE
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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Cohen, Miller, Phillips and Vice -Mayor Heller
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Mayor Boro
23. STATUS REPORT ON EXPANSION OF CHUCK COLLINGWOOD'S AUTOMOTIVE,
625 DEL GANADO ROAD (CD) - File 10-2 x 100
Bob Brown, Community Development Director, stated the staff report chronicles the interactions the
Fire Department and Community Development have had with Mr. Collingwood over the last couple
of years and reported the story would have a happy ending very soon, in that Mr. Collingwood
should be having his building permit issued within a week or so and he has the financing to begin
the first phase of the expansion, which would be one additional service bay. Mr. Brown stated they
would be able to resolve the difficulties with Mr. Collingwood needing to work out of doors; he will be
doing his ground water monitoring for the coming year and at that point they should conceivably be
able to complete the project.
Councilmember Phillips thanked City Manager Rod Gould for bringing the Council up to date on this
item and stated he and Mr. Gould had discussions regarding the progress being made and the
correspondence Councilmember Phillips had received on this issue. He commented he was
pleased Mr. Collingwood was present and was excited for him that the project was coming to
resolution, having been a long drawn out process for Mr. Collingwood, the City and some neighbors.
Mr. Collingwood stated it had been a frustrating four and a half years but some progress was made.
He reiterated that some of the problems had been worked out and he now was trying to get one of
the bays built. His environmental person informed him that out of the 10 wells drilled one came up
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with a small amount of contamination. The environmental people described the clay as dense,
causing a trap in one small spot but assuming the water flow is the way they think it is they will
recommend closure. The City, Fire Department and State will require that it be monitored for a year,
and presuming nothing changes within that time, he can get closure. He can then look for a loan
against the property to finance the rest of the building addition. Mr. Collingwood stated he is waiting
for confirmation that the water is flowing in the right direction, as a result of tests carried out on
Friday.
Councilmember Phillips asked for clarification regarding the permanency of the tent structure.
Mr. Collingwood stated the tent was probably not going to be necessary but a temporary trailer may
need to be used as an office. The Contractor and Architect are coming up with figures on the cost of
building the one bay. Mr. Collingwood stated he was able to get a loan against his house, which
would provide enough to build one bay, maybe turn the existing offices into another bay and work
out of a construction trailer. There is a company in Sacramento which makes acceptable trailers
should he proceed in this way. He was informed he would have to go back through Design Review
to get this approved, so rather than spend that money, if he cannot do this he will wait to see how
much it would cost to build that one bay. They had to redesign how to approach the building
addition, and the electrical outlay would be $20,000. Mr. Collingwood stated he would probably
proceed with the existing electrical to get that one bay up and then see how much money is left.
Presently, they have three people working in an office space about 8'x 15' with barely enough room
to breathe. It would be a month or two before he could come back with that. The tent at this point is
pretty much gone. Councilmember Phillips confirmed the trailer would have to go through some
hoops also.
Mr. Collingwood stated that one of the reasons he asked customers to write letters was as a result of
suggestions that the only way to get approval was with community support, so this was the intent of
the newsletter. He said one complaint compared to 3000 customers who are happy shows that the
facility is needed and they would like to move on. Mr. Collingwood commented that without so many
obstacles this would have been completed four years ago. However, he is content that progress is
being made.
Councilmember Phillips noted that the newsletter did generate a lot of interest and was pleased with
the satisfactory progress, statin presumably the next newsletter would indicate as much.
Mr. Collingwood remarked he feels fairly close to his customers, having grown up two blocks away
and teaching at Terra Linda High School for 8 years.
Councilmember Miller moved and Councilmember Cohen seconded, to accept the Status Report.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips and Vice -Mayor Heller
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Boro
24. None
There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2000
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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