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SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021
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Present: Mayor Kate Vice Mayor Bushey Councilmember Hill Councilmember Kertz Councilmember Llorens Gulati Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Jim Schutz City Attorney Robert Epstein City Clerk Lindsay Lara CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 P.M. Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/cs-2021-04-19 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael
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OPEN SESSION 1. Mayor Kate to announce Closed Session item. CLOSED SESSION
2. Closed Session:
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Government Code Section 54957.6 Lead Negotiators: Timothy L. Davis and Stephanie Vollmer (Burke, Williams & Sorensen)
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Agency Designated Representatives: Jim Schutz, Cristine Alilovich, Nadine Hade, Thomas Wong, Carmen Valdez, and Sylvia Gonzalez-Shelton Employee Organization: SEIU - Childcare; San Rafael Police Mid-Management Association; Public Employee Union, Local 1; San Rafael Firefighters’ Association; San Rafael Police Association; SEIU Local 1021; Western Council of Engineers; San Rafael Fire Chief Officers’ Association; Unrepresented Mid-Management; Unrepresented Executive Management
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Mayor Kate called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. and invited City Clerk Lindsay Lara to call the
roll. All members of the City Council were present.
City Attorney Robert Epstein announced that no reportable action was taken in the Closed Session
held prior to the meeting.
Mayor Kate provided opening remarks, which included the announcement of City/County
initiatives for gun safety, Earth Day and a water conservation pledge, Ramadan and a land
acknowledgment.
City Clerk Lindsay Lara informed the community that the meeting would be streamed live to
YouTube and members of the public would provide public comment either on the telephone or
through Zoom or YouTube live chat. She explained the process for community participation on
the telephone, Zoom and YouTube.
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION Mayor Kate invited public comment.
Correspondence in real-time through YouTube, Zoom or telephone
• Kate Powers, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, recommended City Council
advocacy for SMART Pathway Gap Closure in North San Rafael
• Justin Barnett, addressed the City Council regarding the Transit Center Update
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: 3. City Manager’s Report: City Manager Jim Schutz announced:
• COVID-19, including American Rescue Plan update
• Earth Day Projects:
• On April 22, BID Clean and Green Day – 10 to noon • On April 24, Litter Cleanups – 10 to noon
• On April 24, Clear Ivy, Weeds and Litter – 9 to noon
• Project Homekey update
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• On April 24, National Drug Take Back Day at Public Safety Center – 10 to 2
• Library services update
• Library’s 21-Day Race and Equity Challenge update
• On April 30, Special City Council Meeting at 2 – First Draft of Goals and Objectives for Fiscal
Year 21-22
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: (including AB 1234 Reports on Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)
4. Councilmember Reports:
• Councilmember Bushey reported on two Central Marin Sanitation Agency meetings.
• Councilmember Hill reported on San Rafael City/School Liaison Committee and Micro
Grid meetings.
• Councilmember Kertz reported on Homelessness and Las Gallinas Watershed Council
meetings.
• Councilmember Llorens Gulati reported on Climate Action Plan Quarterly Forum and
Marin Clean Energy meetings.
• Mayor Kate reported on a Transportation Authority of Marin - Safe Routes to Schools
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Hill provided comments on Item H. Fire Station 54 Design Revisions. Mayor Kate invited public comment; however, there was none.
Councilmember Kertz moved and Councilmember Bushey seconded to approve the Consent Calendar.
5. Consent Calendar Items:
a. Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes of City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting of Monday, April 5, 2021 (CC) Approved minutes as submitted
b. Measure E Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee Appointments Approve Appointments of John Erdmann, Camille Harris and Braydan Young to the Measure E Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee to the End of November 2024 Due to the Expiration of Terms of John Erdmann, Gladys Gilliland and Cyr Miller
(CC)
Approved Appointments
c. Housing Element Update Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreements with: 1) Barry J. Miller FAICP, in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $124,745;
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and 2) Baird + Driskell Community Planning, in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $50,000, to Prepare the Housing Element Update (2023-2031) (CD)
Resolution 14899 - Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreements with: 1) Barry J. Miller FAICP, in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $124,745; and 2)
Baird + Driskell Community Planning, in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $50,000, to Prepare the
Housing Element Update (2023-2031)
d. Fire Department Dispatch Services Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a First Amendment to the Existing Agreement for Professional Services with the County of Marin for Fire
Department Dispatch Services (FD) Resolution 14900 - Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a First Amendment
to the Existing Agreement for Professional Services with the County of Marin for Fire
Department Dispatch Services
e. City Quarterly Investment Report Acceptance of City of San Rafael Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2021 (Fin)
Accepted report
f. Pickleweed Advisory Committee Resolution Adopting New Bylaws of the Pickleweed Advisory Committee (LR) Resolution 14901 - Resolution Adopting New Bylaws of the Pickleweed Advisory Committee
g. Francisco Boulevard West - Rice Drive to Second Street Project Accept Completion of the Francisco Boulevard West – Rice Drive to Second Street Project (City Project No. 11364), and Authorize the City Clerk to File the Notice of
Completion (PW)
Accepted Notice of Completion
h. Fire Station 54 Design Revisions
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Loving Campos Associates, Architects, Inc. for Additional Services Related to the Redesign of Phase 2 Essential Facilities Projects (Fire
Station 54 and 55) and to Extend the Term of the Contract by an Additional Eighteen
Months (PW) Resolution 14902 - Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment
to the Professional Services Agreement with Loving Campos Associates, Architects, Inc. for
Additional Services Related to the Redesign of Phase 2 Essential Facilities Projects (Fire Station
54 and 55) and to Extend the Term of the Contract by an Additional Eighteen Months
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION 6. Special Presentation:
a. Presentation on Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) by MWPA Executive Director
Mark Brown Mark Brown, MWPA Executive Director gave a presentation.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Kate invited public comment.
Speaker: Belle Cole, Ecologically Sound Practices Partnership
Councilmembers provided comments.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS 7. Other Agenda Items: a. Transit Center Update Informational Update from Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Regarding the New Downtown San Rafael Transit Center (PW)
Councilmember Hill acknowledged that his father is a member of the Board of Directors for
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. City Attorney Rob Epstein clarified that after speaking with Councilmember Hill, there is no legal conflict under the Political
Reform Act or otherwise, in this matter tonight.
Bill Guerin, Public Works Director introduced staff from Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (GGBHTD) who presented the staff report.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Kate invited public comment.
Speakers: Warren Wells, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Justin Barnett, Linzy Klumpp, San Rafael Heritage, Lesley Simons, Amy Likover, San Rafael Heritage, Wendi Kallins, Sustainable
Marin, Veda Florez, Metropolitan Transportation Commission Advisory Board, Kate Powers,
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee/Marin Conservation League, Cynthia Landecker,
San Rafael Heritage, Bill Carney, Sustainable San Rafael
Councilmembers provided comments.
Councilmember Bushey moved and Councilmember Llorens Gulati seconded to accept the report.
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AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Accepted report
b. Economic Recovery Informational Report on Business Recovery in San Rafael (ED)
Danielle O’Leary, Director of Economic Development and Innovation presented the staff
report.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Kate invited public comment; however, there was none.
Councilmembers provided comments.
Councilmember Kertz moved and Councilmember Llorens Gulati seconded to accept the report.
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Accepted report
SAN RAFAEL SUCCESSOR AGENCY: Chair Kate invited public comment; however, there was none.
Member Bushey moved and Member Hill seconded to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. Consent Calendar:
a. Successor Agency Quarterly Investment Report Acceptance of Successor Agency Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending
March 31, 2021 (Fin) Accepted report
AYES: Members: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Chair Kate
NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kate adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
___________________________ LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF____________, 2021
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KATE COLIN, Mayor