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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael City Council
Also Present: Rod Gould, City Manager
Gus Guinan, Assistant City Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
OPEN SESSION — COUNCIL CHAMBER — 7:30 PM:
Mayor Boro announced Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 — 7:30 PM:
Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
Gary O. Phillips, Vice -Mayor
Paul M. Cohen, Councilmember
Barbara Heller, Councilmember
Cyr N. Miller, Councilmember
Absent: None
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name: Woodall, Rosemary v. City of San Rafael, et al.
Marin County Superior Court Case #CV025537
Assistant City Attorney Gus Guinan announced that no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
a) House Joint Resolution #20: - File 9-1
8:10 PM
Kris Recend, 480 South Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, California 95425 addressed the effects of House
Joint Resolution #20, Homeland Security and the Patriot Act on city governments.
John Jenkel, Greighton, California, sought Council support in urging Congress to stop Strike First Policy.
b) Wood Burning: - File 13-4 x 9-1
Toni Grimes, Terra Linda, stated she had recently moved from downtown San Rafael to Terra Linda;
however, was unable to enjoy her home because of wood smoke. She indicated they taped their
windows, need to replace their garage door so that it seals, and they cannot open their
windows at night because the screens smell of smoke.
Ms. Grimes reported that Steve Jensen at the (Marin County) Community Development Agency and
Steve Kinsey, Marin County Board of Supervisors are leading policy on this issue and the next step
would be an educational campaign on the dangers of wood smoke and the rebate program the County
is working on. She requested that the City of San Rafael work closely with the Board of Supervisors on
the educational campaign for the County and cities as a whole.
Referring to the Marin Cancer Project data from last year's walk, Ms. Grimes noted that all cancers in
Marin are higher than the national average, not just breast cancer, and she indicated that data exists to
the effect that wood smoke has significance.
Ms. Grimes distributed literature, which included the proposed ordinance and a handbook from the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District, to Councilmembers.
Mayor Boro requested that City Manager Gould evaluate this information and report back to Council,
adding he was aware the Board of Supervisors did adopt something this past week on the issue.
Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Cohen seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as
follows:
ITEM
2. Approval of Minutes of Special and Regular
Meetings of Monday, October 20, 2003 (CC)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Minutes approved as submitted.
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3. Resolution Authorizing the Use of Code
Enforcement Grant Funds in the Amount of
$106,897 from the State of California,
Department of Housing and Community
Development (CD) —
File 9-3-85 x 202 x 240 x12-2
4. Resolution Concurring with the
Recommendations of the Joint Services
Authority Oversight Committee Regarding the
General Services JPA and the Role of the Joint
Services Authority Oversight Committee (CM) —
File 4-13-112
5. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending
September 2003 (MS) — File 8-18 x 8-9
6. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Execute Contract
with Governor's Office on Service and
Volunteerism Funds for Community Emergency
Response Teams (CERT) (Ten Year Agreement
from December, 2003 through December, 2013)
(FD) — File 4-10-342 x 13-11
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RESOLUTION NO. 11433 —
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
USE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$106,897.00 FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (Remodeling of the
Third Floor of City Hall and Purchase
of an Additional Inspection Vehicle,
MERA Radios, Digital Cameras and a
Computer Printer)
RESOLUTION NO. 11434 —
RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH
THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
JOINT SERVICES AUTHORITY
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
REGARDING THE GENERAL
SERVICES JPA AND THE ROLE OF
THE JOINT SERVICES AUTHORITY
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Accepted Monthly Investment
Report for month ending September,
2003, as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 11435 —
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF
TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE ON SERVICE
AND VOLUNTEERISM FUNDS FOR
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAMS (CERT) (TEN
YEAR AGREEMENT FROM
DECEMBER, 2003 THROUGH
DECEMBER, 2013)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion, at the request of Mayor Boro:
7. REPORT ON BID OPENING AND RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE OF 4
MISCELLANEOUS MOTORCYCLES TO GOLDEN GATE HARLEY DAVIDSON IN THE
AMOUNT OF $62,157.81 (BID OPENING HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2003) (PW) —
FILE 4-2-328 x 9-3-30
Addressing Police Lieutenant Jim Kelly, Mayor Boro inquired whether the Police Department
was switching to Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Lieutenant Kelly confirmed this to be so, explaining that Harley-Davidson had made vast
improvements over the years and produced quality motorcycles. He noted the re -sale value
was also good.
Councilmember Cohen moved and Councilmember Phillips seconded, to adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 11436 — RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE ORDER FOR
MISCELLANEOUS MOTORCYCLES TO GOLDEN GATE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,157.81
(Four)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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OLD BUSINESS:
8. REPORT ON SONOMA MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT ("SMART") PROJECT UPDATE (CD)
— FILE 245
Mayor Boro explained he had invited Lillian Hames, Project Director, SMART, to update the
City Council with regard to this project.
Principal Planner Linda Jackson noted some major milestones with SMART over the past
couple of years:
A Ridership Study demonstrating ridership in the a.m. and p.m. peak commute hours,
and noontime service;
Selection of a possible preferred vehicle — a DMU (Diesel Mixed Use) vehicle; and, most
importantly
State legislation to merge Marin and Sonoma Counties into one Board.
Ms. Jackson introduced Lillian Hames, who would discuss the concepts for the Civic Center
and Downtown stations. She noted these concepts would be used for the forthcoming EIR
analysis.
Lillian Hames stated she would focus on the alternatives approved by the SMART Board to
carry into the EIR/EIS process, and Phil Erickson, CD+A, Consultant, would discuss the station
footprints for the Civic Center and Downtown San Rafael.
Ms. Hames stated that a number of public hearings were held in San Rafael, Novato and
Petaluma in September on the alternatives and their development. Discussions on the
alternatives also took place at their public Board Meetings. She reported that over 200
comments were received, together with formal comments from Marin Citizens for Effective
Transportation, City of Larkspur, City of San Rafael, MTC, Marin Conservation League, Trans
Deaf, Sonoma County Transportation and Land Use Coalition, Marin Advocacy for Transit and
other entities relative to the circulation of the proposed alternatives for SMART EIR/EIS. Ms.
Hames indicated that a number of comments were also received that were not incorporated in
the recommended alternatives.
Reporting that staff recommended and the Board approved not eliminating Larkspur as a
southern terminus, Ms. Hames explained the logic behind this was that the City of Larkspur had
some major issues on traffic congestion and impacts to Sir Frances Drake Boulevard, as well
as the Greenbrae interchange. She indicated that the conclusion reached by the consultant
staff, attorneys and environmental specialists was that Larkspur could not logically be excluded
as it was the Ferry Terminal site and had the rail line running to it. She stated they would be
studying this and would provide the City of Larkspur and all others with specific information on
traffic impacts, potential delays or any mitigations required.
Ms. Hames reported that consideration was also given to extending the corridor to Corte
Madera and Sausalito; however, those two extensions were not recommended, nor was
retrofitting the San Rafael Bridge for rail to connect to the Richmond BART station. She
reported that proposals to develop a Monorail system, LRT (Light Rail Transit) system and Bus
Guideway system were also eliminated. An Express Bus alternative was included; however, it
would not be based on the same ridership as rail.
Ms. Hames noted that the project is going through the Federal process, hence the EIS
component, as they are working with the Federal Transit Administration in going through the
new rail starts process. She stated they have to go through a full alternatives analysis in order
to qualify for federal funding.
Ms. Hames stated they would be studying the No -build alternative, the TSM (Transportation
System Management) alternative, an Express Bus alternative and four Rail alternatives, i.e.,
Cloverdale -Larkspur, Cloverdale -San Quentin, Cloverdale -City of San Rafael and Port Sonoma
and Windsor -San Rafael.
Reporting that some alternatives had been approved by the Board, Ms. Hames stated they
would be moving into the more detailed alternatives analysis in their new travel forecasting data
in late November, early December. She indicated they would be conducting the Environmental
Impact studies in the winter, with the draft documents due out in the spring of 2004.
Councilmember Cohen questioned whether the reason the EIR would not include any
consideration of bus as an alternative was because of the easement. As this continues to be a
very tenuous use, he stated that unless the possibility of bus as an alternative was explored, it
would be impossible to answer questions as to why it had not been considered, instead of just
looking at a train, which was something heard repeatedly from the public. He believed serious
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environmental questions would arise if a busway were considered; however, this would not be
known without its inclusion in the EIR. Councilmember Cohen stated he saw it as somewhat of
a missed opportunity.
Ms. Hames stated that having had discussions with their attorney, also an environmental
specialist, he basically indicated it would be almost illegal to study something that legally could
not be done. She explained that it is prohibited given the existing easement that NCRA holds
along the NWP. She stated that south of Novato Creek or south of the easement point would
not be an issue; however, a system that short could not be run.
Regarding the footprints, Phil Erickson, Consultant, CD+A, stated some initial concepts had
been developed for what the stations could look like, which was necessary for review in the
environmental process. He indicated that refinements would ensue in terms of circulation and
transportation issues in the surrounding environment of the stations.
Mr. Erickson stated that the Civic Center station design was developed earlier in the process
and from charts he identified its location as being underneath Highway 101. He identified the
rail facilities, bus circulation, parking, the mall and Civic Center.
Mr. Erickson stated that some of the comments from the EIR process inquired about the
potential for an alternative alignment that might move the station closer to the Civic Center.
Explaining that the rail loops around the neighborhood on the west side of the freeway, he
indicated that the feasibility of realigning it and having a station closer to the Civic Center was
being explored; however, the work was very preliminary at this time.
While the Civic Center was a strong destination station because of the employment and Civic
Center facilities, Mr. Erickson stated it would also serve people going elsewhere in the system.
He noted the County is looking at making revisions to the Civic Center Masterplan and there
could possibly be some potential to improve both pedestrian and bicycle access, and also
development around the station.
Mr. Erickson stated they were responsible for evaluating all of the remaining stations on the
system where no design work was done, and having analyzed nine different stations, initial
meetings were held with stakeholder groups in the communities, interested parties, neighbors,
property owners, etc.
On a map Mr. Erickson identified the rail right-of-way, walkable 2,000 feet, etc.
Regarding local circulation issues around the stations, Mr. Erickson stated that the spacing of
Second, Third and Fourth streets was of importance and had driven some of the choices in
locating the station. As there were limitations with Second and Third Streets, he stated they
focused on locating the station between Third and Fourth.
Mr. Erickson identified a north/south bicycle and pedestrian corridor that would be developed
along with the rail system.
He indicated that bringing and operating rail into the Transit Center would necessitate finding a
different location for taxis and some of the bus bays would need to be relocated. There would
also be some impacts to bicycle parking.
Noting the function of the station was strongly destination, Mr. Erickson explained that the
employment and entertainment uses in the downtown would encourage a lot of people to use
the train and take it into Downtown San Rafael. He indicated that given the redevelopment
efforts in the downtown, there was likely to be increased housing, resulting in people walking
from housing in the downtown to take the train elsewhere.
Mr. Erickson reported that they had been pointing to Downtown San Rafael as an example of
transit oriented development. He noted pedestrian issues were a concern as there was the
potential for pedestrians to move back and forth across Third Street and the general character
of some of the streets in the area was not too supportive of pedestrian circulation.
Mr. Erickson explained the station concept plans and some alternatives, noting Whistlestop was
in the historic station building.
Having looked at some alternatives, Mr. Erickson stated they questioned what could be done
should the Citigroup property be taken into the station area. He reminded Councilmembers that
because of some of the impacts to the Transit Center, there would be a need to locate new bus
stops in the area; however, the train itself and some unmet needs that were projected by Marin
County Transit suggested a demand for even more bus access to the area. He discussed the
provision of providing additional bus bays and stops, bicycle parking, etc., and indicated that the
final alternative traded off the issue of bus access and having more room for short-term parking,
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taxis, etc., to enter the site
Reporting that there still were a number of outstanding issues, Mr. Erickson stated the issue of
pedestrian circulation and safety was one of the real concerns. He stated they were exploring
the potential of having a grade separated crossing, together with improving the at -grade
crossings to provide more convenience for pedestrians.
Noting vehicle circulation and safety were of concern, Mr. Erickson indicated that a concerted
effort in the environmental work would be focused on this issue.
Regarding transit operations, he stated that some discussions took place with Golden Gate
Transit and Marin County Transit concerning the ideas they have with regard to improving the
Transit Center and how it could be integrated with the train.
With regard to development potential, should the bank building be removed to create more
space for the transit facilities, Mr. Erickson questioned whether there could be an alternative to
having a building of the size and scale of the bank building, rather some other type of use that
could be incorporated into the site.
Regarding the Civic Center Station and the pedestrian connection, Councilmember Cohen
inquired whether Mr. Erickson was familiar with the North San Rafael Promenade. Mr. Erickson
responded affirmatively. Councilmember Cohen noted there had been some conceptual design
work carried out which continues past Northgate, through this connection and over to the Civic
Center, and he urged Mr. Erickson to evaluate this and incorporate some of those concepts into
his design when looking at making those pedestrian connections. He stated there had been a
lot of community input on how to do this and he believed it would help if Mr. Erickson's design
took that into consideration. Mr. Erickson indicated it was a very constrained area, noting there
was proximity; however, how to get there was a difficult task.
Councilmember Heller inquired as to the type of vehicles to be selected and whether there
would be a need for an over the street grade or one level.
Ms. Hames indicated there would be at -grade service through San Rafael. They were not
considering a fly -over presently and confirmed that a three -car train set would fit within the
blocks. She explained the cars would be double -ended, requiring no turn around. Regarding
the types of vehicles, Ms. Hames explained they were looking at a Diesel engine; each vehicle
would be individually powered, not releasing the emissions of a conventional locomotive. She
indicated they also were evaluating a Bio -Diesel engine.
Mayor Boro noted the comments regarding the Vision for Downtown in the staff report and
suggested that Ms. Hames at some point have discussions with Economic Development
Director Nancy Mackle.
In terms of the conceptual design, Councilmember Cohen noted Whistlestop owns the building
and land underneath and that it is an historic building, and he suggested that it would make
sense to at least explore the possibilities of incorporating that historic building, which probably
was a rail station, into a rail station design and whether it could be possible to offer Whistlestop
relocation to a building suitable for their needs. Mr. Erickson stated the idea of locating a bike
station was discussed and rejected because of insufficient room for another use in the building.
Should it be available, he indicated this was about as much space as SMART would need
inside a building. He indicated that to involve the Whistlestop property would probably
necessitate moving or tearing down the building, and this was not their intention. While there
is a need for land, he indicated that for the station facilities, SMART did not have the need for a
building.
Ms. Hames suggested that the only way to remove Whistlestop would be to have an alternative
that relocated not just the office complex, but also their vehicles and maintenance operation to
one location. While there was excess property along the line in Sonoma County, there was
none in Marin County, and Whistlestop's ultimate objective was to concentrate the operations
and maintenance function with their office complex.
Councilmember Cohen stated it appeared this could be a good place to have some
conversations with Redevelopment as it was worth looking into the possibilities. While he
understood that SMART did not need the building, it was there, and perhaps could reasonably
be utilized as retail and service uses that would compliment a train station, providing services to
commuters. He indicated there would also be benefits to Whistlestop. In doing this,
Councilmember Cohen suggested evaluating the design of the entire block and he believed
this warranted discussion with all the parties. Mr. Erickson stated it could be that some of the
services provided by Whistlestop could remain in the building, while other uses more supportive
of the transit riders could move into other parts of the building.
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Councilmember Miller indicated that the last alternative regarding busses and taxis did not
make for a very safe pedestrian access. He inquired whether it was anticipated placing
tunneling underneath the train tracks to get from one side to the other. Mr. Erickson stated it
was actually to get pedestrians across Third Street. Councilmember Miller suggested
consideration be given to ensuring pedestrians did not have to go over the tracks.
Councilmember Cohen inquired whether a pedestrian bridge up rather than down had been
considered. Mr. Erickson stated it would likely require more space, explaining that the vertical
separation underneath would likely be less. He believed there were also concerns regarding
the potential visual impact of having something like that over Third Street.
Mayor Boro thanked Ms. Hames, Mr. Erickson and Linda Jackson.
9. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL REUSE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT RICE DRIVE AND
WEST FRANCISCO BOULEVARD (RA) — FILE 2-8 x 2-1-80 x 171
Economic Development Director Nancy Mackle stated this was a business retention issue,
explaining that auto dealers had indicated they needed more space to display and store their
cars. She indicated she had been approached by a couple of parties to sell or lease the
Redevelopment Agency owned property, a remnant piece on Rice Drive. Long term, she stated
it would make more sense to assemble this property with the adjoining properties; however,
CALTRANS is the major landowner for one of the adjoining properties and they are not
interested in selling it at this time.
Ms. Mackle recommended that for an interim use on a short-term basis, the Redevelopment
Agency lease the Rice Drive property for auto storage. She indicated she was before the City
Council because this was a change in the land use. Should the City Council permit this type of
use, the zoning would need to be changed to General/Commercial and a request for proposals
would be issued to obtain the highest bid for the property, subsequently going before the
Redevelopment Agency Board for approval.
Ms. Mackle stated the lease could include any type of stipulations required, in addition to the
Design Review Board requirements with regard to signage, design, lighting issues, etc., to
maintain control.
Mayor Boro stated he could understand that CALTRANS would not wish to give the property up
until they finished the right-of-way, the timing of which was debatable. He questioned the
possibility of obtaining some level of assurance from them that they would make it available
now with the idea that the Agency could plan short-term and long-term use, rather than hoping
something happened with CALTRANS. Ms. Mackle stated she could attempt to obtain a more
definitive answer, noting CALTRANS indicated they would use that property during
construction. Given the fact they would use it during construction, on completion, Mayor Boro
inquired whether there could be some understanding as to whether or not the Agency could
acquire and use it, and if so, long and short-term plans should be in place. Ms. Mackle stated
she was unable to obtain a commitment as to what they would do; however, she would try
again. As CALTRANS works in strange ways, Mayor Boro stated they could perhaps, sell it to
a private party, leaving the Agency owning an island in the middle of nowhere, with nowhere to
go. Ms. Mackle stated there was a question as to whether CALTRANS could be required to
offer it to an adjacent property owner.
Mayor Boro noted from the staff report that this is a business retention issue, and he inquired
whether this would be an incentive for Jaguar and Land Rover to stay if they could lease this
property, or whether it was a done deal. Ms. Mackle reported it was a done deal; they were
moving to Corte Madera and this was in hopes of retaining Infinity. City Manager Rod Gould
stated it helped in keeping and expanding Infinity and perhaps adding another dealership to
replace one of the two being lost.
Noting it would go out to bid, Mayor Boro stated someone else could put in a higher price. Ms.
Mackle stated this was a possibility; however, the two interested parties so far were Jim
Schaefer, the landlord for Infinity and Robin Bacci, who holds the lease, then subleased to
Jaguar. She stated it was an odd location for someone not nearby.
Should another car dealership be interested, Mayor Boro inquired how it could be maintained
as a draw for Infinity to stay. Ms. Mackle stated the intention was not to have stacked up cars;
therefore, unless another car dealership was close by, it would be difficult to show cars to
customers.
Mayor Boro confirmed with Ms. Mackle that the Bacci property — 9,933 square -feet - was
owned outright. He further confirmed that the 6,153 square -foot portion was being leased from
the Redevelopment Agency for Jaguar and sub -leased to the person running the business.
Mayor Boro stated this was all the more reason to get a signal as to whether the Agency could
lay any claim to the other piece.
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Ms. Mackle stated the proposals would need to specify what was planned, who they would put
in and how it was planned to lay it out, which would provide a good indication of the ultimate
use.
Councilmember Heller stated it was such an odd piece and if it could be combined with the
State of California section, she believed something could be done.
Mr. Gould stated it was Mayor Boro's suggestion to think longer term; however, in the
immediate short term, staff requested permission to seek proposals to lease this land for auto
display. He stated staff would inquire of the CALTRANS representative whether he is
obligated to offer it to the Agency at a later date, if and when CLALTRANS decided to surplus
this remnant. Should the answer be positive, Mr. Gould stated staff could discuss some ideas
the Council might entertain when the day came for real development on that site.
Councilmember Heller stated she believed Mayor Boro's point was that this should not be
allowed to slip down on the list.
Council directed staff to pursue leasing the land for auto display, returning the item to the
Redevelopment Agency at a future date.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: - FILE 9-3-11
10. City Manager Rod Gould offered good luck to Mayor Boro, Councilmembers Cohen and Phillips
and City Clerk, Jeanne Leoncini, in their re-election bids tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4,
2003.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
11. a) Community -Based Local Government: - File 9-1
Councilmember Miller reported that on October 14, 2003, he had the opportunity to make
a presentation on Community -Based Local Government to a group of vice-presidents and
trustees of the Marin Community Foundation.
Explaining, he stated that having gone through all the various literature, he identified the
relevant wording as to how it was perceived, i.e., Acting as a Catalyst, Mobilizing
Neighborhoods, Treating Residents as Clients to Treating Residents as Active Citizens
from Top Down to Bottom Up, etc. Councilmember Miller stated the underlying philosophy
of government is to do whatever is done with the people, not necessarily for the people
and certainly not to the people.
He stated the Communications section was a great model to use.
Explaining the Revenue Sources, Councilmember Miller noted the library grant had been
achieved, another grant was in the offing and the Kresge Foundation was interested in
providing $500,000 in matching funds. He stated that part of the presentation to Kresge
was on how to look at the Pickleweed Community Center in terms of financing, noting how
the community contributes to Pickleweed's ongoing health through financing, program
grants, endowments, etc. Councilmember Miller indicated that the Center contributes
through rental fees, program fees, concessions, conferences, etc., and the City
contributes in terms of the Community Services Department, Child Care, Public Works,
Parks, Library, Police Department, etc. He noted that the Kresge Foundation recognizes
the sustainability of this approach.
Councilmember Miller stated that the final handout, "Occasional Paper #16", was one of
the better definitions of government's role as a catalyst.
b) Street Trees/Sidewalks: - File 11-6 x 11-7 (Verbal)
Regarding residents taking responsibility for trees tearing up sidewalks, Councilmember
Cohen stated he had a question from a constituent regarding City owned trees causing
damage, and he requested that staff investigate possible City tree damage to sections of
McNear Drive. He noted one instance where perhaps the problem may have extended
onto private property and this needed to be evaluated also. Andrew Preston, Public
Works Director, stated staff would investigate immediately and report back to the City
Council.
c) San Rafael Corporate Center: - File 9-1 (Verbal)
Mayor Boro reported that the owners of the San Rafael Corporate Center were exploring
ideas as to the future use of the property. He had invited Councilmember Cohen to work
with him and Economic Development Director, Nancy Mackle, on a sub -committee, and
hoped to schedule a meeting during the next month.
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There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 12003
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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