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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1989-01-17SRCC MINUTES (Regular 1/17/89 Page 1 IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1989, AT 7:30 PM. Regular Meeting: CLOSED SESSION 1. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION - File 1.4.1.a No. 89-1 (a) - #1 - Bayview Associates vs. City of San Rafael, et al. No reportable action was taken. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1989, AT 8:00 PAI. Regular Meeting: Present: Dorothy L. Breiner, Vice -Mayor San Rafael City Council Albert J. Boro, Councilmember Gary R. Frugoli, Councilmember Joan Thayer, Councilmember Absent: Lawrence E. Mulryan, Mayor Others Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, City Manager Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to approve the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items: Item 2. Approval of Minutes of Special Budget Hearings of June 27 & 28, 1988 and Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 3, 1989 (CC) 3. Approval of Final Map - Marin Lagoon Subdivision (PW) - File 5-1-313 4. Waiver of Bid Process re Drainage Work Behind McPhail's Inc. (PW) - File 12-9 x (SRRA) R-54 x R-103 Recommended Action Approved as submitted. RESOLUTION NO. 7887 - APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED, "MAP OF MARIN LAGOON" RESOLUTION NO. 7888 - WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS FOR EMERGENCY DRAINAGE WORK BEHIND McPHAIL'S, INC. (Ratifying staff action for emergency work by Maggiora & Ghilotti, approximately $13,000) 5. Authorization to Call for Bids Approved staff recommendation. for Modular Unit to House Purchasing, Stores and Duplicating Center (PW) - File 4-2-232 9. China Camp State Park Annex- Ption Proposal (Pl) - File 5-2 x 10-2 x 12-7 10. Resolutions of Appreciation for Volunteer Work with the Police Department to: (PD) - File 102 x 9-3-30 a. Kelly Michael Evans b. A. Wendell Reilly Approved staff recommendation to waive dual annexation (San Rafael Sanitation Agency/City of San Rafael) . a. RESOLUTION NO. 7889 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KELLY MICHAEL EVANS b. RESOLUTION NO. 7890 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO A. WENDELL REILLY SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 1 SRCC MINUTES (Regular, 1/17/89 Page 2 11. Authorization to Call for Bids for Police Radio System (PD) - File 4-2-233 x 9-3-30 12. Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding for Falkirk Cultural Center from: (Cult.Aff) a. Cowell Foundation - File 202 x 9-3-84 b. California Arts Council - File 222 x 9-3-84 Approved staff recommendation. a. RESOLUTION NO. 7891 - AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE COWELL FOUNDATION (For Technical equipment in amount of $15,000 and third floor restoration in amount of $91,000). b. RESOLUTION NO. 7892 - AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL (to support a multi -disciplinary program entitled "Our Town" in amount of $20,000) . 13. Adoption of Resolution for the RESOLUTION NO. 7893 - IN SUPPORT Year of the Young Reader (Lib) - OF P.L. 100-662, A CONGRESSIONAL File 102 x 9-3-61 JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED BY PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN TO ESTABLISH 1989 AS "THE YEAR OF THE YOUNG READER" 14. Report of Replacement of Terri DeMartini on Citizens Advisory Committee on Revenue Options (CM) - File 9-2-42 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Confimed Bill Keffury to replace Ms. Terri DeMartini. Frugoli, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner Mulryan The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion : 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE BELOW MARKET RATE AGREEMENT RE SPINNAKER POINT UNIT 5 SUBDIVISION (PW) - File 5-1-263 Councilmember Boro questioned the rationale for transferring the Below Market Rate (BMR) units to another project, and not keeping them within the project as approved. Principal Planner Curt Johnston replied that the emphasis the staff has had in the past is to try to achieve actual development and, presum- ably, the quickest way would be through development projects. They felt it would be better to allow the flexibility for the developer for construction of the BMR units. He added that the provision, basically, is that if that cannot happen the developer would have to pay their "in lieu" fees. Mr. Johnston added that, due to the Priority Projects Procedure the outcome of the projects is unknown at this time. Councilmember Boro stated he does not think the City should be interested in collecting "in lieu" fees, and Vice -Mayor Breiner added that the Council has the ability to say they do not want the fees, but wants the units, and she feels this would be the way to go. City Attorney Ragghianti stated he feels it is important to see what the actual conditions of approval required when the subdivision was approved. Council agreed to continue this item to the next meeting on February 6, 1989, and have staff and the City Attorney study the conditions of approval for Spinnaker Point Unit 5. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 2 SRCC MINUTES (Regular, 1/17/89 Page 3 7. RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL OF USE PERMIT AND TWO -LOT SUBDIVISION AND APPEAL'OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL; MCINNIS PARKWAY; GOS PARTNERSHIP, OWNER; THE WOODMONT COMPANIES, REP.; BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF MARIN COUNTY, JOHN WALLACE, APPELLANT (Pl) - File 5-1-312 x 10-5 x 10-3 Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to adopt the Resolution denying the appeal. RESOLUTION NO. 7894 - DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING DECISIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR USE PERMIT AND SUBDIVISION FOR A PROPOSED EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL LOCATED ON MCINNIS PARKWAY, EAST OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AP 180-410-03. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Frugoli & VIce-Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Thayer ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 8. RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION THAT AN OFFICE PROPOSAL ABOVE A .3 FAR (FLOOR AREA RATIO) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SAN RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN 2000; 65 MITCHELL BOULEVARD; SEMIK OUNGOULIAN,, APPELLANT; AP 155-131-11 (Pl) - File 10-6 Councilmember Boro moved and Vice -Mayor Breiner seconded to adopt the Resolution denying the appeal. RESOLUTION NO. 7895 - DENYING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION THAT AN OFFICE PROPOSAL ABOVE A .3 FAR (FLOOR AREA RATIO) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SAN RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN 2000; 65 MITCHELL BOULEVARD AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Frugoli ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 15. PUBLIC HEARING - s87-9 - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S CERTIFICATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL FOR A TWO -LOT SUBDIVISION; HIGHLAND AVENUE AT HUBBELL COURT; AP 15-202-38; KEN MASSA, OWNER; PERRY LITCHFIELD, ATTORNEY, REP.; MONTECITO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, APPELLANT, JEFF MULANAX, REP. (Pl) - File 5-1-311 x 10-6 Vice -Mayor Breiner declared the Public Hearing opened. Principal Planner Johnston briefed the Council, stating that on November 29, 1988 the Planning Commission, on a split vote, approved the proposed subdivision. He stated that the project involves a lot split and ulti- mate construction of two homes, and that an exception is proposed for Lot 2 to the width requirement of the slope ordinance, based on the lot area being adequate and reasonable access to the property being involved. Mr. Johnston added that the Montecito Homeowners' Association has appealed the project based on a number of concerns, among which are inadequate drainage and soil instability problems, cumulative impact of the Skaar and Massa projects, and request for an EIR to be prepared. Mr. Johnston stated that the subdivision is 8.4 acres (36,500 sq. ft.) with the proposed lots 1 and 2 having respec- tive areas and slopes of 16,500 sq. ft./32% and 20,000 sq. ft./42%. Because the width of Lot 2 is 130 and the slope ordinance designates a required 190 for lots over 40% slope, an exception is required. Mr. Johnston added that together the Massa and Skaar subdivisions comprise an area of 3.9 acres with the proposed development representing 1.02 units per acre, while the General Plan designation is 2 to 6.5 units per acre. Four structures exist on the top of the hill - the Skaar residence, garage and studio and a detached rental unit. Combined there are four homes proposed downslope around the southerly side of the hillside. Mr. Johnston stated the Planning Commission determined that the lot area is sufficient, noting the lot is very deep rather than wide and that both lots have reasonable access and meet all other requirements for subdivisions. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 3 SRCC MINUTES (Regular, 1/17/89 Page 4 Jeff Mulanax, representing the Montecito Homeowners' Association, read a letter from the Sierra Club and presented copies to the Council. The letter stated they had concerns about approval of the subdivision setting a bad precedent, since an exception to San Rafael's slope ordinance would be required. The letter also indicated that protecting hillsides should be an important priority throughout Marin County. Ken Massa, owner and developer of the property, informed the Council that he has been working on this project for two years, and asked that the Council deny the appeal. He stated that the Planning Department staff report has outlined the project and pointed out that he has complied with all of their requirements after having worked with the Planning staff which changed throughout the years. He stated that the impacts on the neighborhood have been seriously considered, and have been addressed within the conditions of approval. He stated that many of the concerns of the Montecito Homeowners' group have been addressed and alleviated through engineering and other corrective measures. Mr. Massathen gave a brief history of the project, including his permitting Mr. Skaar to access his proposed subdivision through Mr. Massa's property. He discussed the aesthetic and design elements which have been addressed, and stated that the two -lot subdivision would have much less impact than a large single-family home on the site. Rich Gosse of 4 Highland Avenue stated that the five -street intersection at that location is dangerous and includes a hairpin turn onto the private driveway. He also expressed concern with the recommendation for an exception due to the 42% slope of Lot 2, and felt it would be precedent -setting. Marianne Shaw, President of the Loch Lomond Homeowners Association stated that although the proposed project is not in her area she is concerned because of unstable slopes in the area. She urged careful study of soils and hydrology, and warned that it would be very costly to the City if a slope failure occurred. Clifford Elbinq of the Montecito Homeowners Association informed the Council that the access road should be a minimum of 25 feet. He cited the fact that if a truck should break down the road would be blocked and emergency vehicles could not get around it if it remains at 16 feet width. He also questioned the capacity of the sewers in the area as well as the water lines, and cited fire hazards as well as the lack of spark arrestors on the chimneys. Fielding Greaves then addressed the Council, stating he lives at 20 Eucalyptus Lane, lZ blocks from the proposed site. He stated he agrees with the two former speakers, and that stability of the slopes is his main concern. Peter Desler of 35 Eucalyptus Lane stated there is a tremendous drainage problem, even with a small storm. He also cited the loss of wildlife, the five -street intersection with blind corners, and the fact that children use that route to walk to school. Ken Philo, 7 Palm Avenue, cited the problem that fire trucks have in reaching that area, and asked the Council to respond to the residents who are trying to improve their neighborhood. David Kupfer of 32 Highland Avenue, stated his mother's property is below the Massa property and cited that the required street frontage is not being met. He also expressed concerns about slippage and seepage in the area. Norah Contini stated it is a matter of the homes and how they fit in. She said she lives on Broad View Court and is concerned about eucalytus trees being cut down. She also asked that a variance not be granted during development of the Montecito Neighborhood Plan. Harry Winters of the West End Neighborhood Association addressed the Council regarding the slope problem, and presented a chart which he explained, stating that the steeper the slope, the larger the lot size should be. He urged the Council and staff look toward improving the slope policy. SRCC MINUTES (regular) 1/17/89 Page 4 SRCC MINUTES (Regular 1/17/89 Page 5 Charles Stuckey addressed the subject of the blind intersection and stated that while the project meets the density standards, most of the hill is not buildable. He also stated that during storms the water runoff is considerable, and is exactly where the proposed Lot 2 residence would be. He also warned against setting a precedent. Thelma McCready of 12 Hubbell Court said her main concern is the inter- section, as did Gil Deane. Dennis Fishwick expressed concern about the traffic problem, and the blockage of streets by parked trucks. He .recommended a stop sign for traffic exiting the private driveway into the intersection. Harriet Watson of 8 Hubbell Court mentioned the noise factor, and the fact that the garbage trucks do not go up the private driveway so that the cans are left at the street entrance. She also cited a need for an arterial stop exiting onto Highland Avenue. Mr. Massa then responded to the comments, refuting the concerns regard- ing drainage and traffic, stating that he has had soils tests and the engineers have indicated the property is buildable. He stated that he has no objection to a stop sign; that the drainage problem will be addressed by a sophisticated system. He pointed out that the trees which were cut down were on the Skaar property, and he has hired an arborist so that as many trees as possible will be saved. Vice -Mayor Breiner closed the Public Hearing. The Council discussion followed, and Vice -Mayor Breiner asked if there was nothing in the slope ordinance regarding percentages which indicates that nothing can be built on a site. Mr. Johnston replied there is not, but that it is left to interpretation, which is what staff has done in this case. Councilmember Boro inquired about the Planning Commission's determina- tion that the lot area is sufficient, and Mr. Johnston explained that the combined driveway areas allow for a length of driveway which makes up for lost room which would be required for Lot 2. He stated that the driveway serving Lot 2 extends 30 to 40 feet beyond the boundaries of Lot 2. Mr. Johnston added that this subdivision meets all of the technical standards. He noted that in the case of the Skaar proposal staff did not feel it was appropriate and did not hesitate to recommend denial. There followed a general discussion of the slope ordinance, and Council - member Thayer stated she feels the ordinance is very liberal but she does not feel an exception should be allowed in this case, particularly in view of the pending Montecito Neighborhood Plan. Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to grant the appeal and overturn the Planning Commission's decision on this project. Under discussion, Councilmember Boro mentioned property owners' rights, and the fact that the applicant has the right to ask for a subdivision but in this case he is asking for an exception, and there is the degree of public safety involved. Mr. Boro added that if cars are blocking that intersection they should be tagged by the Police Department. Councilmember Frugoli stated that there can be one house built on that property, and he hopes that at that time the neighbors will meet with Mr. Massa on the driveway and traffic concerns. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Frugoli, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 5 SRCC MINUTES (Regular 1/17/89 Page 6 16. PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AMENDMENTS TO THE MARIN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL CODE AND AMENDING THE PENALTY CLAUSE (CA) - File 4-13-54 x 13-3 Vice -Mayor Breiner declared the Public Hearing opened. There being no public input, the hearing was closed. The title of the Ordinance was read: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE MARIN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL CODE AND AMENDING THE PENALTY CLAUSE" (Re: Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Animals) Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and refer to it by title only and pass Charter Ordinance No. 1557 to print by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Frugoli, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 17. PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ADDING CHAPTER 15.38 TO THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DEDICATION OF LAND, PAYMENT OF FEES, OR BOTH FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES (Rec) - File 9-3-65 x 9-3-66 Vice -Mayor Breiner declared the Public Hearing opened. Recreation Director Sharon McNamee addressed the Council, stating that the Ordinance includes formulas for areas which should be dedicated and formulas for fees to be paid in lieu of land, depending on the subdivision. Ms. McNamee stated that one section which is not included in this packet but which will be brought back to Council is the develop- ment of what the cost of a buildable parkland acre is in San Rafael. They will be looking at several subdivisions throughout the City and trying to come up with a City-wide average, and will bring that back to Council in the form of a Resolution. Councilmember Frugoli noted that this was enacted at State level in 1965 and asked why it is now an Urgency Ordinance. Ms. McNamee explained that a Recreation Element was enacted first, and this was done in 1984. It has now been re-evaluated with the General Plan, which gave it Priority 1. Patrick Webb, a member of the Park and Recreation Commission, urged adoption of the Ordinance as presented. He stated that the legislation is appropriate at this point. There being no further input, the Public Hearing was closed. The title of the Urgency Ordinance was read: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ADDING CHAPTER 15.38 TO THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DEDICATION OF LAND, PAYMENT OF FEES, OR BOTH, FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES" Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and refer to it by title only and adopt Charter Ordinance No. 1558 as an Urgency Ordinance by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Frugoli, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 18. REPORT ON SHEEP GRAZING (PW) - File 4-10-158 x 9-3-40 x 13-14.1 x 4-10-212 Public Works Director Bernardi briefed the Council on the results of the study by Open Space Management Specialist David Amme, which indicates that the fire hazard is not as great in the grazed areas SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 6 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 7 as in areas where no grazing has occurred recently. He stated that if the open space were allowed to rest one more year the grass seed produced this year would germinate, assuming normal rains next winter, and would produce an excellent stand of grass available for grazing the following year. Terra Linda resident John Quin -Harkin recommended that the City re-establish contact with Don Mills, the sheepherder who was first involved in the grazing program, and to have that requirement as part of the Council's acceptance of this report. There was general discussion of the report, following which Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to accept the report to let open space areas rest one more year, and directed staff to check with Don Mills regarding the recommendation and whether he would be available next year. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Frugoli, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner Mulryan 19. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR INSTALLATION OF A CENTREX TELEPHONE SYSTEM BY PACIFIC BELL (CM) - File 4-3-211 Councilmember Boro left the meeting, due to potential Conflict of Interest. Suzanne Golt, Assistant to the City Manager, gave the Council a back- ground and summary of the proposal, citing the fact that the outmoded telephone system needed to be upgraded and that the CENTREX system could also include a voice -mail type system which offers the potential for cost and labor savings. Ms. Golt stated that a committee composed of staff, is seeking Council's approval for the expenditure of up to $30,000 for the installation of a CENTREX system, and to continue researching the appropriateness of features such as the voice -mail system for future Council consideration. Steve Berryman, employee of TEL PLUS, and a San Rafael resident, addressed the Council, stating he has done the telephone maintenance in the City Hall for the past five years, and urged that the City go to a bid system so the public is better served. Tim Briqqs, representative of Tel Plus' PBX system, spoke in favor of his system. Councilmember Frugoli asked staff why they did not got to bid, consider- ing the amount of money involved, and Ms. Golt responded that the Committee had looked at the PBX system versus CENTREX. She stated that CENTREX rates used to be prohibitive, but they have come down; also, there have been many complaints during the past six years on the present system, and the Committee has concluded that a PBX system is not appropriate at this time. Vice -Mayor Breiner inquired if other cities using CENTREX have been contacted for their evaluation, and Ms. Golt responded they have con- tacted a number of cities and counties, and their response has been unanimous that it is an excellent system. Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to adopt a Resolution authorizing installation of a CENTREX system and authorizing the expenditure of up to $30,000, with the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 7896 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT (With Pacific Bell, to install a CENTREX System, subject to approval of City Attorney) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Frugoli, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan DISQUALIFIED: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro (due to potential Conflict of Interest) (Councilmember Boro returned to meeting.) SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 7 SRCC MINUTES (Regular 1/17/89 Page 8 20. APPROVAL OF MARIN COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (P1) - File 13-2 x 10-2 x 115 x 9-3-31 Planning Director Robert Pendoley briefed the Council, stating that an Advisory Committee which includes Fire Chief Marcucci and Council - member Frugoli has been involved in developing the Hazardous Waste Management Plan. He stated that staff has concluded that the draft document as proposed is acceptable for approval and submittal to the State. Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to adopt a Resolution approving County Hazardous Waste Management Plan of December 20, 1988 for submittal to State for final approval. RESOLUTION NO. 7897 - REGARDING THE REVISED COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Frugoli, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan 21. REPORT ON THE TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL SET ASIDE (PW) - File 170 The Council studied the report, and approved the staff recommendations regarding the "strings" in allocation of the funds. With regard to the local set aside being operated as an entitlement or competition, staff is recommending it be based on sales tax revenue generated, which would be more advantageous for the City. After discussion, Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to accept the staff report and approve recommendations I, II and III as listed in the staff report. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Frugoli, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mulryan Councilmember Breiner stated she will be representing the City at the Transportation Expenditure Plan Committee meeting on January 19, 1989. ADD ITEMS 1. SUB -COMMITTEE MEETING REGARDING ROLE OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - File 9-2-39 Councilmember Boro asked the Council to review the minutes from a meeting held by the sub -committee on December 16, 1988, and asked for input from Councilmembers before their January meeting. 2. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE WEST FRANCISCO BOULEVARD AREA - File 140 x (SRRA) R-246 Councilmember Boro asked if staff would look at the possibility of using the present consultant who is working on the Andersen Drive project, to provide design standards for the West Francisco Boulevard area. 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PRIORITY SETTING COMMITTEE - File 147 Vice -Mayor Breiner stated she would not be able to attend the CDBG Priority Setting Committee meeting on January 30, 1989, and asked City Manager Nicolai to see if Mayor Mulryan could attend, since no other Councilmembers can attend. She stated, however, that if the Mayor is not available she will arrange to attend. 4. UPDATE - HIGHWAY 101 CORRIDOR ACTION COMMITTEE - File 170 Councilmember Thayer reported on a recent meeting of the Committee, stating that the purchase of the NWP Right -of -Way from Bellam Boulevard in San Rafael to Rowland Boulevard in Novato will take place shortly. The purchase price is $10.1 million. Also, there is a five-year option SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 8 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 9 to purchase the Rowland Boulevard to Healdsburg Right -of -Way, followed by a five-year Right -of -Way first refusal. There is a possibility of having an option from Healdsburg to Willits; however, this awaits approval from the Federal Government. Councilmember Thayer stated that land use issues will be discussed in connection with the formulation of a recommended Corridor Plan. Ms. Thayer gave the Council a list of upcoming monthly meeting dates for their information. The meeting dates are: February 8, 1989, March 8 and 29, 1989; April 12, 1989; May 10 and 31, 1989; and June 14, 1989. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM through 10:00 PM. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 PM. , JEANNECLEONCINI, pity C_erk APPROVED THIS DAY OF VICE -MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 1/17/89 Page 9