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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2005 AT 8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting: Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
San Rafael City Council Barbara Heller, Vice-Mayor
Paul M. Cohen, 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
OPEN SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBER – 7:00 PM
Mayor Boro announced Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE ROOM 201 – 7:00 PM
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Negotiators: Ken Nordhoff, Lydia Romero
Employee Organization:
San Rafael Firefighters’ Association
Assistant City Attorney Gus Guinan announced that no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:17 PM
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar, as
follows:
ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION
2. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of Minutes approved as submitted.
Thursday, February 17 and Regular Meetings of
Tuesday, February 22 and Monday, March 7,
2005 (CC)
3. Call for Applications for Appointments to Fill Two, Approved staff recommendation:
a) Called for applications for
Four-year Terms on the Board of Library
appointments to fill two, four-
Trustees Due to Expiration of Terms of Ellen
year terms on the Board of
Caulfield and Glena Coleman, Whose Terms Will
Library Trustees to the end of
Expire End of 4/2005 (CC) – File 9-2-3
April 2009;
b) Set deadline for receipt of
applications for Tuesday, April
12, 2005 at 12 Noon in the City
Clerk’s Office, Room 209; and
c) Set date for interviews of
applicants at a Special City
Council meeting to be held on
Monday, April 18, 2005,
commencing at 6:30 p.m.
4. Resolution Approving the Recipient of the RESOLUTION NO. 11714 –
RESOLUTION APPROVING PAM
Richard P. O’Brien and Mary Ferrario O’Brien
DIXON AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE
Citizen of the Year Award for 2005 (CD) –
RICHARD P. O’BRIEN AND MARY
File 262 x 9-3-85 x 102
FERRARIO O’BRIEN CITIZEN OF THE
YEAR AWARD FOR 2005
5. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to RESOLUTION NO. 11715 –
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
Execute an Agreement for Professional Planning
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
Services with Paul Jensen for Assistance as
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Project Planner for “The Village at Loch Lomond AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
PLANNING SERVICES WITH PAUL
Marina” Project (CD) –
JENSEN FOR SERVICES AS
File 4-3-370 x 9-3-85 x 10-2
PROJECT PLANNER FOR “THE
VILLAGE AT LOCH LOMOND
MARINA” PROJECT
6. Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael Approved staff recommendation:
AB 260 State Fire Marshal: Fire
(CM) – File 116 x 9-1
response times: Reports Assembly
Member Bermudez - OPPOSE
7. Approval of 2003-2005 Budget Objectives – Accepted report.
18-month Review (CM) – File 8-5
8. Resolution of the City Council of the City of San RESOLUTION NO. 11716 –
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Rafael Urging Comcast Cable to Restore FM
OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
Service to its Subscribers in Marin (CM) –
URGING COMCAST CABLE TO
File 9-7-4
RESTORE FM SERVICES TO ITS
SUBSCRIBERS IN SAN RAFAEL
9. Resolution of Appreciation to Harry Winters in RESOLUTION NO. 11717 –
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
Recognition of Service to the Community (CM) –
HARRY WINTERS IN RECOGNITION
File 102
OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
11. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending Accepted Monthly Investment Report
for month ending January 2005, as
January 2005 (MS) – File 8-18 x 8-9
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presented
12. Resolution Approving Professional Services RESOLUTION NO. 11718 –
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
Agreement Between Forsher + Guthrie
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FIRM
Architecture Development and the City of San
OF FORSHER + GUTHRIE AND THE
Rafael (PW) – File 4-3-436 x 9-3-40
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES (Term of Agreement from
3/21/05 and ending 3/21/06; by mutual
agreement of parties, may be
extended on an annual basis)
13. Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the –
RESOLUTION NO. 11719
Below Market Rate Housing Agreement Between
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
Signature @ Redwood Village, LLC and the City
AMENDMENT TO THE BELOW
of San Rafael (Re: Redwood Village) (RA) – MARKET RATE HOUSING
File 229 x 10-3
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SIGNATURE
@ REDWOOD VILLAGE, LLC AND
THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (RE:
REDWOOD VILLAGE)
14. Resolution Approving the 2005-06 Annual Report RESOLUTION NO. 11720 –
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
of the Downtown Parking and Business
2005-06 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
Improvement District and Declaring Council’s
DOWNTOWN PARKING AND
Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment for the
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Downtown Parking and Business Improvement
AND DECLARING COUNCIL’S
District for Fiscal Year 2005-06 and Directing the
INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL
City Clerk to Schedule a Public Hearing for April
ASSESSMENT FOR THE
18, 2005 to Consider Levying the Assessment
DOWNTOWN PARKING AND
(RA) – File 224
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 18, 2005 TO CONSIDER
LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the request of
Councilmember Heller:
10. ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT ON FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT’S
2 X 4 WORK SCHEDULE (FD) – FILE 9-3-31
Referring to the staff report and remarks by Division Chief Ritt Hewitt and Acting Battalion Chief
Jeff Buscher, Councilmember Heller invited Fire Chief Martin to expand on these. She noted
the 2x4 schedule was working quite well with great satisfaction so far amongst staff; however,
as dispatchers probably had felt the greatest impact, she inquired whether this was just a
scheduling glitch which would be smoothed out, and why dispatch was having a problem at this
point.
Fire Chief Martin indicated it probably was an overstatement to deem it a problem. He agreed it
was specific to the dispatchers’ function and the fact that they operate alone; however, with
particular management attention, the situation had not risen to a level of doing anything
differently or sending anyone home for reasons of fatigue, etc.
Councilmember Heller confirmed with Fire Chief Martin that the dispatchers remained on their
same schedule and this was not impacting on the 2 x 4 schedule.
Councilmember Heller moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to accept the report on
Fourth Quarter results of the Fire Department’s 2 x 4 work schedule.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
15. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO THE RECIPIENT OF THE
RICHARD P. O’BRIEN AND MARY FERRARIO O’BRIEN CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
FOR 2005 (CD) – FILE 262 x 9-3-85 x 102
Mayor Boro invited Pam Dixon, Friends of the San Rafael Public Library, together with Mary
O’Brien, to join the City Council at the podium.
Mayor Boro explained that a good friend of Mary and the late Dick O’Brien, Michael Mahoney,
instituted this award in 2001 in memory of Dick O’Brien, and Pam Dixon was the surprise 2005
recipient. He indicated that the award would be officially presented to Ms. Dixon at the State of
the City dinner on April 8, 2005, when she would also receive a $2,500 stipend.
Reporting that the resolution spoke to all Ms. Dixon had done, Mayor Boro stated she was the
current president of Friends of the San Rafael Public Library, was either president or vice-
president for eight years and had been involved in this very important function for eleven years.
Indicating that the library was one of the City’s treasures, Mayor Boro stated that, unfortunately,
it was also one where cutbacks had to be made and the Friends had stepped in on more than
one occasion to help. He was aware they were committed to raising $100,000 over two years
to purchase books, and this was off to a good start. He noted the Friends had produced many
gifts that bought equipment for the library and it was with Ms. Dixon’s leadership and the spirit
of those she led, that the library was what it was today. Mayor Boro congratulated and thanked
Ms. Dixon on behalf of the citizens of San Rafael, together with all those present, on being
chosen Citizen of the Year.
Ms. Dixon was presented with a framed resolution and bouquet of flowers.
Stating what they do is because of a love of books and the library, Ms. Dixon noted rather than
just one person, approximately twenty-five people working hard every week volunteering make
this happen. Thanking them, she stated these were the people who really deserved this award.
16. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO HARRY WINTERS IN
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY (CM) – FILE 102
Mayor Boro stated that Harry Winters had been a great addition to the City of San Rafael,
working tirelessly for the community as a whole on many projects, and in particular, his
neighborhood association, of which until recently he had been president.
Indicating the Resolution of Appreciation thanked him for all he had done, Mayor Boro read:
“Harry is the father of the Hillside Residential Design Guidelines which improved the quality of
homes built in the hills of San Rafael. These design guidelines received national recognition by
receiving the American Planning Association award in 1993.” Noting the resolution addressed
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the many other things Mr. Winters had done, Mayor Boro indicated it specifically stated, which
was very true: “Harry was always prepared and knowledgeable about the issues he brought
forth to the City to consider.”
On behalf of the City of San Rafael, the City Council and all his friends present, Mayor Boro
expressed thanks to Mr. Winters and presented him with the resolution and a bouquet of
flowers.
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Mr. Winters commented that he and his wife Cecilia recently celebrated their 60 Wedding
Anniversary. He noted Councilmember Miller had at one time been a member of the West End
Neighborhood Association Board of Directors; however, had to resign upon becoming a
Planning Commissioner, and he was aware of the issues and problems in the area.
Reporting that he and his family moved to San Rafael from Hunters Point in 1953, Mr. Winters
stated it was a delightful city to live in and dealing with the City Council had been marvelous.
He indicated he built his house in San Rafael over 50 years ago having decided for many
reasons this was where they wanted to live, and it was a wonderful place to be.
In celebration of Pam Dixon and Harry Winters’ joyous events this evening, Mayor Boro announced that
cake and coffee would be served in the lobby at the conclusion of the City Council meeting.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
NEW BUSINESS:
17. RESOLUTION FORGIVING THE REMAINING INDEBTEDNESS OF $20,000 ON THE CITY’S
LOAN TO THE MARIN BOCCE FEDERATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOCCE
BALL COURTS AT THE ALBERT PARK BOCCE BALL COMPLEX IN ALBERT PARK (CS)
– FILE 202 x 9-3-66 x 12-5 x 4-3-275
Community Services Director Carlene McCart stated that in the spirit of the evening the City
was recognizing another non-profit that had contributed so much over the last ten years – the
Marin Bocce Federation. She indicated staff was requesting that the existing balance on the
City loan to the Marin Bocce Federation for the initial construction of the Albert Park Bocce
Complex development be excused.
Ms. McCart explained that in 1994, the City entered into a Use Agreement with Marin Bocce
Federation with the shared goal of revitalizing Albert Park with an attraction that would be multi-
generational and open to the public practically all season. She noted the City had certainly met
with success in this partnership.
Reporting that Marin Bocce Federation had raised and expended over $400,000 to carry out the
initial construction, Ms. McCart explained this entailed installing six state of the art (at the time)
all-weather Bocce courts, and to that end, the City made an initial loan for $40,000 to get them
started. She reported that the programs were an immediate hit, people were drawn back into
Albert Park and each evening in spring, summer and fall over a hundred people can be
observed enjoying Bocce, as is the case most weekday mornings and weekends.
Ms. McCart stated that in 1998, the City agreed to permit the Bocce Federation to expand the
complex by two courts, with a further $250,000 being invested by the group. She reported that
current operating costs for the complex are approximately $25,000 annually, all of which are
borne by the Marin Bocce Federation.
Popular from the start, Ms. McCart stated that approximately 4,500 people enjoy the leagues,
which commence in March and continue through October. In addition to this, she reported that
seniors play during the day, summer day camp children play Bocce and Special Olympics trains
and competes there. She stated it had definitely caught on and believed it was here to stay,
noting the Bocce complex at Albert Park was probably on a par, usage wise, with the sports
fields and the Terra Linda community pool.
In recognition of the unique recreation program the Marin Bocce Federation provides to the
City, the beautiful facility now enjoyed and the true revitalization of Albert Park, plus the ongoing
commitment of the Federation to continue to operate the complex and serve the people they do,
Ms. McCart stated staff recommended that the City Council forgive the balance of the
outstanding loan, $20,000, to the Marin Bocce Federation. She stated the initial phase of
development was now complete and the complex was ready to enjoy hopefully,
up to 50 more years of Bocce.
Ms. McCart noted Dolly Nave, representing the Board of Directors of the Marin Bocce
Federation, was in attendance and could answer questions.
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Mayor Boro acknowledged the presence of former Councilmember, Rich Nave, and thanked
him for being in attendance this evening.
Expressing thanks, Dolly Nave stated this was started ten years ago and it had been a real
success because of the City Council, of which they should be proud.
Councilmember Miller moved and Councilmember Heller seconded, to adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 11721 – RESOLUTION FORGIVING THE REMAINING INDEBTEDNESS
OF $20,000 ON THE CITY’S LOAN TO THE MARIN BOCCE
FEDERATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOCCE BALL
COURTS AT THE ALBERT PARK BOCCE BALL COMPLEX
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
18. None
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
19. None
There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Mayor Boro
announced that the Closed Session would commence at the conclusion of festivities in the lobby.
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JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ DAY OF __________, 2005
___________________________________
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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