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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1989-06-19SRCC MINUTES (Regular 6/19/89 Page 1 IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1989, AT 7:00 PM. Regular Meeting: CLOSED SESSION 1. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - File 1.4.1.a No. 88-10 (a) - #1 - Lynda F. Thomas vs. City of San Rafael. No. 88-10 (b) - V. No reportable action was taken. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1989, AT 8:00 PM. Regular Meeting: Present: Lawrence E. Mulryan, Mayor San Rafael City Council Albert J. Boro, Councilmember Dorothy L. Breiner, Councilmember Gary R. Frugoli, Councilmember Joan Thayer, Councilmember Absent: None Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, City Manager; Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney; Regina A. Buchanan, Deputy City Clerk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE CONCERN REGARDING NECESSITY FOR CONTROLS ON FENCE CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL - File 10-1 x 100 x 9-3-40 Alice Vipiana of the Dominican area addressed the Council regarding the high wall which has been built on the Grand Avenue and Locust Avenue front- ages of the property at 1 Locust Avenue. She stated it is constructed of cinder block and ranges in height from six feet to over seven feet, and the Locust Avenue frontage is 500 feet long. Mrs. Vipiana urged the Council to set standards so this sort of construction could not happen. She also mentioned a nine -foot wall which has been constructed at Bradcliff Drive where Welcome Lane comes in. She urged that some sort of design permit be required for fences and walls. Mayor Mulryan referred the matter to the Public Works Director, to report back on legality and zoning. Public Works Director Bernardi informed the Council that Code Enforcement Officer Roy Butts had said the wall at Locust and Grand complies with the Zoning Ordinance. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to approve the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items: Item 2. Resolution Amending the 1988/89 Budget (Fin) - File 8-5 3. Resolution Appropriating Unappropriated Revenues (Fin) - File 8-5 4. Resolution Adopting the 1989/90 Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit (Fin) - File 8-5 x 8-14 5. Resolution of Appreciation for William Brannan, Member Redevelopment Citizens Advisory Committee (RA) - File 102 x (SRRA) #R-140 IVb Recommended Action RESOLUTION NO. 7982 - AMENDING THE 1988/89 BUDGET (To provide additional $740,083 for current expenditures). RESOLUTION NO. 7983 - APPROPRIATING UNAPPROPRIATED REVENUES AS OF JUNE 30, 1989 RESOLUTION NO. 7984 - ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 1989/90 ($18,541,835) RESOLUTION NO. 7985 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO WILLIAM BRANNAN (For service on Redevelopment CAC from 1979 - 1989). SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 1 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) /19/89 Page 2 6. Designation of the City Council as Lead Agency for Central San Rafael Redevelopment Plan Amendment (RA) - File 140 x (SRRA) R-140 II 7. Approval of Lease Agreements with San Rafael City Schools for Child Care Program (Rec) - a. Short School - File 4-7-16 b. Gallinas School - File 4-7-20 8. Consideration of Park and Recreation Commission Recommenda- tion for a Fee Waiver Request from San Rafael Canal Ministry for Use of the Pickleweed Park (Rec) - File 9-10-2 x 12-15 x 9-3-65 x 9-3-66 10. Renewal of Contract with Self - Insurers Services, Inc., for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration (CM) - File 7- 1-31 x 9-6-3 11. Legislation Affecting San Rafael (CM) - File 9-1 12. Claims for Damages: a. American Red Cross (PW) Claim No. 3-1-1408 b. John V. McDonough (PW) Claima No. 3-1-1391 c. Richard Pechner (PW) Claima No. 3-1-1407 d. Linda Feldman (PW) Claim No. 3-1-1413 RESOLUTION NO. 7986 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL REGARDING ITS DESIGNATION AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE PREPARATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OR EIR FOR THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN a. RESOLUTION NO. 7987 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT (w/San Rafael City Schools for use of Short School, July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1992 for consideration per schedule). b. RESOLUTION NO. 7988 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT (w/San Rafael City Schools for use of Gallinas School, July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1992 for consideration per schedule). RESOLUTION NO. 7989 - WAIVING FACILITY FEES FOR THE SAN RAFAEL CANAL MINISTRY FOR MONTHLY USE OF PICKLEWEED COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK (For twelve months beginning July 1989) RESOLUTION NO. 7990 - AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT (with Self -Insurer's Service, Inc., to function as City's Workers' Compensation Claims Administrator from July 1, 1989 through June 20, 1990). Approved staff recommendation to Continue to: OPPOSE SB 1127 (Green) Compulsory and Binding Arbitration. Approved Insurance Consulting Associates, Inc. recommendation for denial of Claim a. Approved City Attorney's recommendations for denial of Claims b, c and d. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 9. PRESENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY (CM) - File 4-3-198 Mayor Mulryan asked with regard to settlements, how many Workers'Compen- sation Claims has the City experienced, so the Council could know what kind of money is involved. He noted that the staff report seeks settlement authority of up to $10,000. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 2 SRCC MINUTES (Regular 6/19/89 Page 3 Assistant to the City Manager Suzanne Golt stated that the average claim over the past two or three years was in the area of $7,000 to $10,000. Councilmember Breiner stated she had a similar question, and thought it advisable to start off with a lower maximum and then review the experience factor. She said whatever cap is put on the claims, copies of the claims should come to the City Council. Councilmember Frugoli stated he would feel more comfortable with a $5,000 cap. Mayor Mulryan agreed that the Council should see a pattern of what has happened in the past. Councilmember Boro stated that regardless of the amount of money, perhaps in the initial stages the staff could call the Council's atten- tion to the problem cases and the Council could have a closed session to review them every three months. Councilmember Thayer complimented staff on the excellent report, and stated that the Council should take a position on whether or not to hire a fulltime manager. She noted the expense chart which showed $60,000 under contracting services, which would be an additional cost. Ms. Golt stated that the Risk Management Committee has looked into this, and the subject will be discussed at next week's budget hearings. Councilmember Breiner stated that she would like more discussion of liability than is given on page 20 of the study. Mayor Mulryan asked that staff take the Council's recommendations and come back with revisions for the Council to look at. Council accepted the staff report, without motion. 13. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO WILLIAM BRANNAN, MEMBER, REDEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RA) - File 102 x (SRRA) R-140 IVa Mayor Mulryan presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Mr. William Brannan, who is retiring from the Redevelopment Citizens Advisory Committee after more than 10 years. Mayor Mulryan thanked Mr. Brannan for his outstanding work and dedication, saying he had been an insight- ful and contributing member, and the Agency will miss him. Mr. Brannan responded with thanks, and stated that every citizen of a community should serve on a committee or commission, that it has been a wonderful experience. 14. PUBLIC HEARING - RECONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION ON APRIL 3, 1989 GRANTING THE APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S CERTIFICATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED 110,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AT THE CIVIC CENTER AND REQUIRING A FOCUSED EIR FOR THE SITE; McINNIS PARKWAY; H & H MANAGEMENT, OWNER; J. SHEKOU/M. ARDALAN, REPS.; APPELLANTS: MARIN AUDUBON SOCIETY (BARBARA SALZMAN), MARIN CONSERVATION LEAGUE (CHIP WRAY), TERRA LINDA HOMEOWNERS'ASSOCIATION (MARY CONTE), AND MONT MARIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (JOHN ROJAS) (Pl) - File 10-5 Mayor Mulryan declared the Public Hearing opened. Planning Director Pendoley briefed the Council on the background of the project, stating that it is on the agenda tonight for reconsidera- tion at the initiation of Councilmember Thayer. He stated that the hearing was originally scheduled for May 1, 1989, but was continued to June 19, 1989 to allow the owner to meet with neighborhood groups. Mr. Pendoley mentioned the options open to the Council: 1) No change, i.e., require a focused EIR and deny the Use Permit; or, 2) Reverse the focused EIR requirement, and: a) Approve the Negative Delcaration and approve the Use Permit; or b) Approve the Negative Declaration and deny the Use Permit; or c) Take no action on the Negative Declara- tion and deny the Use Permit. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 3 SRCC MINUTES (Regular' 6/19/89 Page 4 Mr. Pendoley added that on the CEQA question, staff finds there would be no adverse impact on the endangered species, that there are no Salt Marsh Harvest Mice found in that area. Mayor Mulryan asked what would the Council be granting to the developer if they granted the Use Permit without the design being approved. Mr. Pendoley responded that the more you take out of a Use Permit the harder it becomes to describe what you have approved. He stated the Use Permit is very specific in the number of feet in height, and the building parameters. Barbara Salzman of the Audubon Society, one of the appellants, stated that the documents used by staff to substantiate their position regard- ing wildlife habitat are about seven years old and cannot be relied upon to be accurate at this time. She noted that habitats move and just because they are written in the General Plan does not mean they will stay there. She also noted that that LSA Habitat Plan was produced by consultants hired by the developer and states that no Clapper Rails were seen on this site on a regular basis. She stated she does not know how to define "regular". She added that she agrees with subparagraphs A, B and C on page 12 regarding the denial of a Negative Declaration and requirement for a focused EIR. Jean Starkweather of the Marin Conservation League addressed the Council, stating that letters presented at the April meeting were not in this packet. She stated she does not agree with the way the process was carried out with respect to the hearings, and stated that the project is too big, and is overwhelming. She said it does not make sense to have a large office building next door to the hotel, that this building is not compatible with Embassy Suites or the Civic Center, and that the zoning of 110,000 square feet does not mean it should be that large. She referred to the bottom of page 2 of the staff report, which states that "approval of the Use Permit will restrict the design options which may be considered during the design review process because the basic mass of the building (height and square footage) would be approved with the Use Permit". Mrs. Starkweather urged the Council to deny the Use Permit. Councilmember Frugoli inquired about the size of the parcel, and Con- tract Planner Dwight Winther replied it is eight acres. Susan Bishop of the North San Rafael Coalition of Residents stated her group supports the appellants. She mentioned that the Audubon Society says that many animals have moved because of construction in the area, and more of them may be in the vicinity of the office building. Mary Conte of Terra Linda Homeowners Association stated that the com- munity's concerns over the past nine months regarding Embassy Suites and the office building have not been adequately addressed at the Planning Commission level. Attorney William Bagley, representing the developer, thanked the Council for the reconsideration, and stated they have a Water District problem as well as working between three City agencies, the Council, Planning Commission and Design Review Board. He noted that the Design Review Board had liked the original roof. Mr. Bagley asked that the Council give them the Use Permit with conditions. He stated the habitat issue was resolved by staff, so the only issue is design review. He stated that Cecilia Bridges will outline the conditions and the Council may add any they desire. Mayor Mulryan noted that the EIR issue will be settled separately from the design. He stated that if the City granted the Use Permit all they would be giving would be a piece of paper for the Water District. Mr. Bagley responded that the Use Permit simply states the project is in compliance with zoning, and it does not have to be specific. Attorney Cecilia Bridges, representing Mr. Joe Shekou, complimented Mr. Pendoley on the staff report. She stated there is no substantial reason for an EIR. She stated that with respect to the Use Permit, the Council can set the height and area with the maximum footage. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 4 SRCC MINUTES (Regular 6/19/89 Page 5 She said by granting the Use Permit the City will keep control, and the conditions can be modified. She asked that the City keep this control and grant the Use Permit, and adopt the Negative Declaration as appropriate. Mayor Mulryan inquired about the effect on the developers of not grant- ing the Use Permit and Ms. Bridges responded if there was no Use Permit there would be no Building Permit and the Water District would have no basis on which to issue a water permit. She noted this has nothing to do with the rationing. Councilmember Boro stated that Ms. Bridges is speaking of a Use Permit, Building Permit and Water Permit, and that cannot be done on a nebulous design. Ms. Bridges responded that a Building Permit can be issued with square footage and the plans available. Mayor Mulryan inquired how this could be done, and Public Works Director Bernardi stated they have issued Use Permits in the past without the information, but there were height and mass and footprints. He added they could issue the permit conditionally. Mr. Bagley stated he will accept any type of conditions so they can get their water, and he will deal with the Water District. Mayor Mulryan asked that if you fill the permit full of conditions and then the applicant cannot get a building permit what are the advan- tages. Ms. Bridges responded that her understanding in the past was that without the building permit the Water District would not issue a water permit, but she does not know if that will change with the outcome of the lawsuit. Councilmember Breiner stated that there has been much discussion about endangered species, and her recollection is that a Negative Declaration does not have to be limited to an individual species. Mr. Pendoley said he agrees that they are looking at much more than an endangered species. He said their EIR said there was no adverse impact on any of the long range of issues. Harry Winters informed the Council that a design must be so complete that a very complete energy conservation review and analysis meets requirements. Sandy Greenblat of Grubb & Ellis stated that in his opinion the Council is addressing not only a single building but a workplace in San Rafael. He stressed the low inventory of office space at present. He stated that retail is climbing at an alarming rate, and the City should encour- age businesses to expand here and not go out of the County as several have in the past months. He urged the Council to approve the project. There being no further public input, Mayor Mulryan declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Thayer stated she had asked for reconsideration because of due process. She felt certain issues had not been addressed. She stated she feels 25 feet is totally inadequate for a setback from the parking area, but noted that the developer has changed the 38 feet closest to the creek to 61 feet, with an average of 51 feet. She stated the developer has made some effort to meet with community groups. She noted that the staff report shows the underlying frustration which the Council has, of not seeing the entire design in conjunction with the Civic Center and Embassy Suites. She noted that the Embassy Suites design is not complete. She stated the developer's concern regarding water should not enter into the deliberations tonight. She noted that the design and mass are interrelated. Ms. Thayer stated she feels that the Use Permit should be denied, and the focused EIR required. She stated the building should be smaller, but noted she would not like that as a condition of the Use Permit. Councilmember Thayer proposed to deny the Use Permit on the basis that the features of the Use Permit are inextricably related, and the Use Permit approval at this point in time would violate the Zoning Ordinance because in the future it may not be compatible with the Civic Center and Embassy Suites. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 5 SRCC MINUTES (Regular` 6/19/89 Page 6 Mayor Mulryan stated that the first step is to decide on the EIR. City Attorney Ragghianti stated that the point which Ms. Thayer made is that if the Use Permit is denied there is not need for an EIR, but they can be worked on separately. Councimember Frugoli pointed out that Negative Declarations have been granted for Marin Lagoon and Embassy Suites, so how could the property in the middle not be environmentally sound? Also, the amount of land being discussed is small. He stated he would like to approve the Nega- tive Declaration, and approve or disapprove the Use Permit. Councilmember Boro stated that the Council had wanted to see the two projects, Embassy Suites and the office building, together, but the process did not work out. He stated it is impossible to see this project without the Embassy Suites. He pointed out that with the defeat of Hamilton there may be water released. He stated that it is not right for water to be a factor in a project of this type. Councilmember Thayer moved to deny the Use Permit because of the size of the building and the massing of the building and design issues not resolved and incompatibility with the other buildings in that area. Councilmember Boro stated he would second the motion if the the findings on page 15 of the staff report are included in the motion. Ms. Thayer agreed, and Mr. Boro seconded the motion, to deny the Use Permit without prejudice. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCLIMEMBERS: Frugoli ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Breiner stated she felt there were inconsistencies in the environmental report because of the habitat issue. She stated she wants to be sure that in the future there is not similar possible question on the habitat issue. 15. PUBLIC HEARING - UP87-97, ED88-98 & UP88-118 - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR A TEMPORARY DEBRIS BOX STORAGE YARD WITH A TEMPORARY OFFICE BUILDING AND USE PERMIT FOR 1,000 CUBIC YARDS OF GRADING AND FILL; 2157 FRANCISCO BOULEVARD; FRED GRANGE, OWNER; BRYAN & MURPHY ASSOCIATES/J. L. ENGINEERING, REPS.; AP 9-161-50 (Pl) - File 10-5 x 10-7 Mayor Mulryan announced that the appellant had requested a continuance of the public hearing. Mayor Mulryan then opened the public hearing and continued it to July 3, 1989. 16. PRESENTATION OF REVENUE OPTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT (CM) - File 9-2-42 Mayor Mulryan complimented the Committee on their report, stating it is very well organized. He stated that essentially the Committee is recommending that the City does need additional revenue and should proceed with the Utility Users Tax for the voters' approval, and to do that on a four-year basis. He noted that the funds were to be used for deferred maintenance and capital improvements only. Mayor Mulryan noted that the tax would be 6 percent on telephone, gas and electrical services, excepting a base line usage of residential billing. He added that the tax would be for the four-year period with voter reapproval required at the end of that period. Maynard Willms, Chairman of the Committee, thanked City Manager Nicolai and Finance Director Coleman for working diligently with the Committee. He stated it was a very dedicated committee, and that they feel very strongly about the recommendation, because they feel that the City should be able to continue to provide the services. Mr. Willms also thanked City staff David Bernardi, Suzanne Golt, Police Chief Ingwersen, Fire Chief Marcucci, and Linda Downey who prepared their minutes. Councilmember Boro stated this is a very clear report, and he appreciates the Committee members' offer to help when this goes to a vote. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 6 SRCC MINUTES (Regular 6/19/89 Page 7 17. STATUS REPORT ON HOMELESS SHELTER COMMITTEE (CM) - File 13-16 x 183 (Mayor Mulryan left the meeting; Vice Mayor Breiner presided). Assistant to the City Manager Suzanne Golt gave a verbal report, to update the Council on the Homeless Shelter Committee. She stated that the site near the Civic Center was rejected by the Board of Supervisors so the Committee had to look for alternate sites. She stated they searched Central Marin for a site which met the needs of the project, which is property 1/2 acre in size, preferably flat or with limited grading required, accessible to transportation, accessibility to public utilities, and its affect on the area. She stated that the County Planning Department assessed property essentially available in Central Marin, and they came up with three possible sites, all in San Rafael. They are: Kerner Boulevard and Irene Street; Pelican Way, off Francisco Boulevard; and Rice Drive/Highway 101/W. Francisco Boulevard which is owned by CalTrans. Ms. Golt stated that the Committee voted 3-1 for the Kerner/Irene site, with Pelican second and Rice third. She said she voted for Pelican Way. Ms. Golt stated the recommendation then went to the full Shelter Commit- tee, who met on June 15th to discuss the property, and at that meeting there was input from business representatives from the area and repre- sentatives from nearby neighborhoods, who were voicing their concerns and asking questions about these pieces of property. She noted that the property at Kerner and Irene got most of the attention. Ms. Golt stated that after discussing the pieces of property thoroughly, a motion was made by Councilmember Breiner that no vote on the property be taken at that particular meeting because it would be premature to vote on it without more input from the business people and groups in the surrounding area. (Mayor Mulryan returned). Ms. Golt stated that the Committee voted to prioritize the properties and agreed to pursue Kerner and Irene. She mentioned that while that property is going through the planning process regarding the Use Permit to be heard by the Planning Commission, people in the surrounding area will be informed about the details of the project. Mayor Mulryan stated he is troubled by the process, that this is the second time that parcels have been surveyed to be used for homeless shelters in our City without any disucssion with (City) Planning or the City Council regarding the impact this would have, particularly since the City has been planning so carefully. He noted that the City already has five services and a free kitchen, and to state that our City should also have another site he feels is unrealistic. Mayor Mulryan noted that this is in the Canal area where the urban poverty is tremendous. Councilmember Boro stated that the homeless are coming to San Rafael from all over Marin, and noted that this is not a rehabilitation plan. He also noted that in response to an article in the Independent Journal, there are facilities in the County for people with mental and alcohol/ drug problems, and the shelters should be for people without those problems. He also noted that a $400,000 site does not seem very temporary. He stated he hopes that during the hearing process these concerns may be addressed. He added that this site would only compound the problems in the Canal area. Councilmember Frugoli stated the Council recognizes there is a need for the homeless shelters, and there are many possible sites in other areas of Marin, such as St. Vincent's. He stated it would not be fair to bring this into the Canal area. He cited a project which was turned down because of trip allocations, and stated that with employees using their vehicles and other services being used, it would not be fair to add those trips. He stated there are many sites between San Rafael and Novato. Marin County Supervisor Robert Stockwell informed the Council that the Use Permit will be applied for tomorrow, and on June 30th the Armory will close and the 55 residents will go back on the streets. He stated those people will not have a place to go out of harm's way. He stated he hopes they can get a successful proposal and ease the SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 7 SRCC MINUTES (Regular. 6/19/89 Page 8 fears of the community. He stated that none of the sites considered are in residential areas, but if the Council has knowledge of any areas which would be acceptable to the Council or the Planning staff, it would be a help. He stated that St. Vincent's is not available for transportation and is not near a clinic or job service. He apologized for not keeping the Council informed, and stated he intends to work closely with neighboring communities to mitigate their problems. Mayor Mulryan asked Mr. Stockwell to look seriously at Hamilton. Mr. Stockwell agreed to do so, and added that there is a group in Novato working on a homeless shelter similar to this plan, for Novato residents. He stated that they are hoping Southern Marin will follow the lead. He stated they are not proposing to bring homeless to the San Rafael area, they are already here. He stated that they do not have to be homeless for the rest of their lives. 18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF MARIN AND RAYMOND HOLT FOR PLANNING JOINT CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT (Lib) - File 4-3-195 x 4-13-77 Mayor Mulryan stated he wants the City to keep the level of control over the quality of the library, and would like to have an in-depth discussion with Library Director Vaughn Stratford and the Library Board. Library Director Stratford agreed to this. Mr. Stratford said they have had a process to this point, where there was a committee composed of the City Manager, County Administrator, the County Librarian, Council - member Breiner, Councilmember Thayer, Supervisor Roumiguiere, and himself. He stated they have discussed the merits of the issues and have explored the feasibility of a joint library. Mr. Stratford noted that the San Rafael Library is 75 years old and is too small to ade- quately provide the kind of services which are needed. He added it is in a state of disrepair which will require attention very soon. He stated that the County thought that since we are both looking at changes we might do it jointly. He stated that Raymond Holt's report outlines basic feasibility of the project and does not get into the kind of detail to which Mayor Mulryan referred. Mr. Stratford explained the two recommended Resolutions, stating that the first one is for Mr. Holt's services to revise the City's library building program to provide for a joint San Rafael/Marin County Resource Library, at no cost to the City, and the second Resolution is the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. He stated that the basic outline is that San Rafael would administer a downtown resources library and an arrangement whereby services in the Northern part of San Rafael would be administer- ed by the County. Councilmember Boro noted the cost of approximately $15,000,000 and stated he feels that the Council has not had the opportunity to discuss it. He recommended a workshop for discussion of the details, and stated he has no way to support it at this time. He said he is concerned about some of the wording, and also questioned the operating expenses which should be addressed. Councilmember Breiner agreed that there should be a workshop before the project goes along too far. City Manager Nicolai stated that the idea of the Joint Powers Agreement is to show that the City intends to cooperate. She stated that the grant has a time frame and by the end of the Summer it would be helpful to the Committee to have any questions answered so they could proceed. She recommended approval of the Joint Powers Agreement so the Committee can continue planning. She stated that it is critical to have a more accessible location so that the system is more efficient. Councilember Thayer stated she is pleased about the idea of the Joint Powers Agreement, and getting together with the County. She noted that by working with the County there will be a greater financing base. Coucilmember Breiner moved, and Councilmember Boro seconded, to adopt the Resolution authorizing signing of an Agreement with Raymond Holt, and to appoint Councilmember Thayer as the Council representative to Oversight Panel No. 1. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 8 SRCC MINUTES (Regular, 6/19/89 Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. 7991 - AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, THE COUNTY OF MARIN AND RAYMOND M. HOLT ASSOCIATES TO REVISE THE SAN RAFAEL PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SAN RAFAEL/MARIN RESOURCE LIBRARY (At not cost to the city) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None RESOLUTION NO. 7992 - JOINT EXERCISE OR POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND THE COUNTY OF MARIN FOR THE PLANNING OF THE SAN RAFAEL/MARIN RESOURCE LIBRARY AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 19. APPROVAL OF WORDING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO BE PLACED BEFORE THE VOTERS INCREASING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1989/90 THOROUGH 1992/93 (Fin) - File 8-5 x 9-4 Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to approve the wording of the proposed Ordinance to be placed before the voters increasing the appropriations limit for fiscal years 1989/90 through 1992/93. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ADD ITEM 1. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR MONSIGNOR THOMAS KENNEDY ON HIS RETIRE- MENT AS PASTOR OF ST. RAPHAEL'S CHURCH (CM) - File 102 Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to adopt the Resolution of Appreciation for Monsignor Thomas Kennedy. RESOLUTION NO. 7993 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR MONSIGNOR THOMAS KENNEDY, PASTOR OF ST. RAPHAEL'S CHURCH, ON HIS RETIREMENT AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None There being no further business, Mayor Mulryan adjourned the meeting in memory of Louise Bonney, who retired from the Library after 25 years of service, and who passed away on June 3, 1989. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk By <. REG NA A. BUCHANAN, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1989 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 6/19/89 Page 9