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IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1988
AT 7:00 PM.
Regular Meeting:
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION - File 1.4.1.a
1. No. 88-8(a) - (#2).
No. 88-8(b) - (#1) Charles R. Barber vs. City of San Rafael.
No reportable action was taken.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1988
AT 8:00 PM.
Regular Meeting: Present: Lawrence E. Mulryan, Mayor
Albert J. Boro, Councilmember
Dorothy L. Breiner, Councilmember
Gary R. Frugoli, Councilmember
Joan Thayer, Councilmember
Absent: None
Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, City Manager; Mary R. Casey, Assistant
City Attorney; Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
Mr. Jeff Rifkind, resident of San Rafael, stated on Saturday, April 2,
1988, he was awakened in the morning by San Rafael fire engine trucks
participating in an Easter Parade. He indicated that the use of the fire
engines in a parade was a misappropriation of City property and requested
that this practice be stopped.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to approve
the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items:
Item
2. Approval of Minutes of Regular
Meetings of March 7 and 21, 1988
(CC)
4. Report on Bid Opening and Award
of Contract - Alterations to
San Rafael Police Department -
1988 (PW) - File 4-1-415 x
x 4-1-371 x 9-3-30
5. Resolution Declaring the Month
of April California Earthquake
Preparedness Month (FD) - File
13-11 x 9-3-31
Recommended Action
Approved Minutes as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 7707 - AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR ALTERATIONS TO SAN
RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT - 1988
TO ROCHE CONTRACTING (low bid
in amount of $21,383.)
RESOLUTION NO. 7708 - DESIGNATING
THE MONTH OF APRIL 1988 AS
CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
MONTH
8. Legislation Affecting San Rafael Approved staff recommendation
(CM) File 9-1 to SUPPORT AB 2687 (Peace) TOY
FIREARMS. Staff to Monitor SB
1795 (Roberti) REPLICA OF A FIREARM
and report back to Council.
9. Claim for Damages: Approved City Attorney's
recommendation for denial of claim.
Kit Bailey (PD) -
Claim No. 3-1-1309
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS: Councilmember Boro (from voting on Minutes
of March 7, 1988 due to absence from
meeting). Mayor Mulryan (from voting on
Minutes of March 21, 1988 due to absent
from meeting).
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3. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - PEACOCK GAP GARDEN CLUB (PW) - File 102
x 109
Mayor Mulryan acknowledged members of the Peacock Gap Garden Club
for their planting of trees on Arbor Day at San Rafael High School
on the occasion of the school's Centennial ceremony, and their
contribution to the City of San Rafael.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to
adopt the Resolution of Appreciation.
RESOLUTION NO. 7709 - TO THE PEACOCK GAP GARDEN CLUB (for their dedica-
tion in preserving and improving the quality
of life in the City of San Rafael)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
6. RENEWAL OF GOLDENAIRES LEASE OF ROOM 1 AT SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY CENTER
(Rec) - File 4-10-149
Mayor Mulryan inquired if the lease was broadened and Recreation Director
McNamee responded negatively.
Mayor Mulryan stated the San Rafael Goldenaires have an excellent
program and commended them for their contribution to the senior citizens
of San Rafael.
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to adopt
the Resolution approving a three year Memorandum of Understanding
with the San Rafael Goldenaires.
RESOLUTION NO. 7710 - APPROVING THREE YEAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE SAN RAFAEL GOLDENAIRES (commencing
January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1990,
for a monthly rental charge of $250; either
party may terminate MOU by giving 60 days'
written notice)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
7. AUTHORIZATION OF SAN RAFAEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FINE FREE WEEK, APRIL 17-
23, 1988 (Lib) - File 9-3-61
Councilmember Breiner wanted to know what actions are taken on long
overdue books.
City Manager Nicolai stated collections on overdue books are made
by sending notices out to the offenders whose names are also kept
on file to keep track of them should they attempt to borrow books
while still owing money to the library.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to
approve staff recommendation for a Library Fine Moratorium from April
17-23, 1988.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
10. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION OF THE DRAFT SAN RAFAEL
GENERAL PLAN 2000 (Pl) - File 115
Mayor Mulryan declared the public hearing opened.
Planning Director Moore stated this is the second Council public hearing
to be held on various sections of the Draft San Rafael General Plan
2000 and asked Council for additional information or research they might
need on Health and Safety prior to getting into a decision making mode
on the Plan.
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Senior Planner Freitas gave an overview of the Health and Safety Element
section which establishes policies regarding various health and safety
matters.
With regard to Implementing Program S -j, Councilmember Thayer questioned
how much was allocated last year for levee improvements and Public
Works Director Bernardi responded $100,000.
In response to question from Councilmember Breiner on whether the
City could require the property owners to upgrade the levees or assist
with funding of the maintenance costs, Mr. Bernardi indicated the
City should be the only ones involved with levee maintenance, except
in an emergency. Staff was requested to look into alternatives to recover
some of the City's maintenance costs.
In response to question from Councilmember Thayer on whether any cities
have infrastructure maintenance fees, Planning Director Moore indicated
many cities use maintenance districts.
Councilmember Thayer noted it was her understanding when a new building
is built, the owner has to improve the levee or install adequate flood
control systems but they are not responsbile for ongoing maintenance
fees. Ms. Moore replied that has been the City's practice.
Mayor Mulryan called for anyone wishing to speak.
Mr. John Holtzclaw, representing the Sierra Club, asked Council to
consider a Citywide policy that would require approval before any
tree of a certain size was removed as well as approval to remove foliage
to prevent flooding; Review City Ordinance regarding disclosure of
toxics and hazardous materials from businesses to assure that develop-
ment is not allowed until all toxics have been removed from site.
Mr. Gil Deane, representing the Sierra Club, asked Council what other
information would Council need in order to support the maximum environ-
mental protection alternative?
Mr. Rich Berger, representing the Canal Community Alliance, voiced
their concerns about hazardous materials and toxics, specifically
S-9, Soils Conditions relating to new development and that sites should
be free from materials and how this can be assured; Re Noise section,
asked what decibel level standard would be used in the high density
areas and how it is determined to ensure uniformity.
There being no further comments, Mayor Mulryan closed the public hear-
ing.
Councilmember Breiner requested staff to provide information on a
tree removal Ordinance and what other jurisdictions are using. She
also wanted to know what the standards are around the bay for levee
height in terms of cost of levee maintenance.
In response to a question by Councilmember Breiner regarding the Drain-
age System Master Plan for the San Rafael Basin, Public Works Director
Bernardi stated a report will be brought before Council sometime in
June, 1988, regarding Phase II of the Master Plan.
Mayor Mulryan thanked those who gave input on the Health and Safety
Section of the Draft San Rafael General Plan 2000, and instructed
staff to respond to the concerns and questions the participants had.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ON Z81 -24(b) - TIME EXTENSION FOR EXISTING P -D (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) ZONING; 13 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (BRET HARTE HOMES); UPPER
IRWIN ST.; MAURA MOREY, OWNER; WARREN BELL, REP.; AP 13-271-29
(Pl) - File 10-3 x 10-1
Mayor Mulryan declared the public hearing opened.
Planning Director Moore stated on February 23, 1988, the Planning
Commission voted unanimously to recommend a time extension for the
Planned Development of the proposed Bret Harte Homes subdivision,
recommending that condition (o) of the Tentative Subdivision Map approv-
val be added as a condition of the P -D zoning approval.
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Mayor Mulryan called upon anyone wishing to speak.
Mr. Dean Giovanni, spoke on behalf of the Bret Harte Neighborhood,
relating to traffic concerns on Irwin Street indicating it is not
adequately addressed in the Environmental Impace Report, and also
submitted a petition from the neighborhood.
Mrs. Celeste Giovanni, spoke on the recently installed 20 foot mud
wall at 229 Irwin Street regarding altering water run-off.
After further discussion, Council agreed to continue the public hearing
to April 18, 1988, and directed staff to investigate the extent/affect
such a development would have on the neighborhood; the increased traffic
on Irwin Street and concerns about the recently installed 20 foot
mud wall at 229 Irwin Street, altering the water run-off.
12. PUBLIC HEARING ON Z86-3 - ZONE CHANGE TO P -D DISTRICT FOR FRANCISCO
BUSINESS CENTER II, 610-620 DUBOIS ST.; SAMUELSON, HORNADAY & SCHAFER,
OWNERS; ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING, REP.; AP 13-041-29 (Pl) - File 10-3
x 10-1
Mayor Mulryan declared the public hearing opened.
Planning Director Moore stated two recommendations are before the
Council tonight, 1) Adopt Resolution Certifying a Negative Declaration
and 2) Pass Ordinance to Print.
Mr. Paul Jensen of Bryan & Murphy Associates, Inc. stated the Planning
Commission reviewed the second phase of the Francisco Business Center
project involving 27,000 square feet of retail development on a two
acre parcel of vacant land located at DuBois Street and Rice Drive.
The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the City
Council certify the Negative Declaration and adopt a zone change to
P -D District and that they conditionally approved the use and design
review permits for bulk -retail uses allowing construction of two one-story
buildings, surrounded by landscaping/parking and approved the site
plan. He indicated this includes the applicants' proposal to landscape
adjacent Caltrans property which was recently vacated by the Fabulous
Flames firewood sales lot; landscaping would be installed subsequent
to the realignment of Francisco Boulevard West, eliminating the present
'jog' at Rice Drive. He stated that the detailed initial study prepared
substantiating the Negative Declaration showed no evidence of hazardous
materials/waste disposal, and flooding and drainage were mitigated
on-site.
Most importantly, based upon City staff and the consultant prepared
traffic studies, Mr. Jensen stated that the project would add one
critical move to the remote Bellam Intersection, stating this negligible
amount accounts for 2/10ths of 1 percent of existing PM peak hour
traffic conditions and only 2 percent of the remaining capacity to
maintain midpoint level of service "D" conditions. The Planning Commis-
sion recommended adoption of the zoning based upon the following:
1. Zoning consistent with the Draft General Plan Land Use designation
of retail.
2. Viewed as valuable retail site because of proximity and visibility
from Highway 101.
3. Consistent with the Floor Area Ratio limits at .32, a conservative
figure.
4. Amount of traffic affecting remote critical intersections is
negligible.
5. Only pending development project in Francisco Boulevard West
area, needed redevelopment project, continue trend of redevelopment
commenced with RAB Motors, Marin Home Improvement Center.
6. According to Fiscal Impact Study, project generates over $116,000
annual revenue to the City.
7. Consistent with design goals/policies of draft Francisco Boulevard
West Specific Area Plan likely to be used to implement General
Plan 2000 once adopted.
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8. Not affected by the outcome/use of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Right -of -Way or Caltrans Highway 'take' along Francisco Boulevard
West - adoption of zone change is subject to development standards,
Exhibit 'A'.
In response to Councilmember Thayer's concern of traffic impacts at
Bellam and Andersen Drive, Traffic Engineer Rumsey stated this was
included in the City's model for transportation and improvements.
Mayor Mulryan called upon those wishing to speak on this item.
Attorney Jay Paxton, representing the Applicant, stated they believed
this project would benefit the City of San Rafael and asked Council
to act on this item tonight.
Planning Commission Chairman Scott, representing the Bret Harte Com-
munity Association, spoke in favor of the project.
Ms. Tracy Forbes, San Rafael resident, spoke against the project mistak-
ing it to be on the opposite side of the street, then retracted her
opposition.
There being no further comments, Mayor Mulryan closed the public hear-
ing.
Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to
adopt the Resolution Certifying a Negative Declaration.
RESOLUTION NO. 7711 - CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN ORDINANCE
TO AMEND TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
610-620 DUBOIS STREET TO P -D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)
DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FRANCISCO BUSINESS
CENTER PHASE II (AP 13-041-49)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The title of the Ordinance was read:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE BY SECTION
14.15.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, SO AS TO
RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM "M" (HEAVY COMMERCIAL AND MANU-
FACTURING) DISTRICT TO P -D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT
(610-620 DuBois Street)
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to
dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and refer
to it by title only and pass Charter Ordinance No. 1542 to print by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
13. PUBLIC HEARING ON ED86-113, ED86-114, ED86-115 - APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR DESIGN REVIEW PERMITS FOR
PHASE II OF BAYVIEW BUSINESS PARK; KERNER BOULEVARD & PELICAN WAY;
BAYVIEW ASSOCIATES, OWNERS, VZM ASSOCIATES, REP.; L.C. TOLOMEI, REID
CORPORATION, APPELLANTS; AP 9-290-65, 69 & 85 (Pl) - File 10-7
Mayor Mulryan declared the public hearing opened, and continued the
the public hearing to the meeting of April 18, 1988, without discussion,
at the request of staff, with the concurrence of Appellant.
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14. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: (PW) - File 12-9 x 9-3-40
a. PRESENTATION OF RECONNAISSANCE FLOOD CONTROL STUDY (SAN RAFAEL
CANAL)
b. APPROVAL OF COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL INVESTIGATION FLOOD
CONTROL STUDY (SAN RAFAEL CANAL)
Public Works Director Bernardi stated that for a number of years,
staff has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the
development of a long term solution to the flooding problems associated
with the San Rafael Canal. He indicated that over the last year and
a half, the Corps has been evaluating a number of possible solutions
to the flooding problems, and as a result, three alternative solutions
have been identified for further, and final study. They are as follows:
Alternative No. 1 - Tide barrier structure upstream of the mouth of
the Canal with bypass pumps and localized flood
protection along Summit Avenue and Marina Vista
Canal.
Alternative No. 3 - Tide barrier structure at the mouth of the Canal
with bypass pumps only.
Alternative No. 7 - Flood walls on both the north and south sides
of the Canal.
Mr. Bernardi stated that the next step is to enter into a cost sharing
agreement to complete the "Feasibility Phase" of the study process,
requiring a financial commitment from the City of 50 percent of the
cost of the study, a portion of which will made through "in kind services".
He then introduced Ms. Bahia Pasha, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
who gave a presentation on the Reconnaissance Flood Control Study
for the San Rafael Canal by referring to a map with colored lines
identifying the flood plan areas and costs involved, as follows:
Alternative 1.
$16.2 million and the City would pay $4.1 million; which is for the
Tide barrier structure upstream of the mouth of the Canal.
Alternative 3.
The Tidal barrier structure at the mouth of the Canal with bypass
pumps only could cost $15.4 million, with the City paying 25 percent
of the construction cost, or $3.9 million.
Alternative 7.
Implementing the flood walls would cost $17.6 million and the City
is to pay $4.4 million.
Ms. Pasha indicated that these are in the preliminary stages and the
final reconnaisance report is expected to be forwarded to Washington
for Certification this month and would then be refined. She stated
the Feasibility Study would take 25 months and the total cost of the
study would be $636,000 of which the City is to pay half the cost.
If the project is on schedule, it would take approximately 5h years.
Annual maintenance costs would be Plan 1, Tide Basin, at $40,000 per
year; Plan 3, would be $39,000 per year; and Plan 7 (flood walls)
at $193,000 per year.
Councilmember Boro asked if staff was pursuing finding alternatives
to cover the costs involved, and Mr. Bernardi indicated alternatives
being looked at cover 1) through an assessment district; 2) seeking
funding through the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency or 3) going to
the voters for a bond issue. He added that there are funds set aside
for the Feasibility Study through the Redevelopment Agency, and that
he would come back at the next Redevelopment Agency meeting with a
Resolution authorizing funding.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to adopt
the Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7712 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT WITH THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (CORPS OF ENGINEERS)
ENTITLED "GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS, FLOOD CONTROL
STUDY, FEASIBILITY PHASE"
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
15. REFERRAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE ANDERSEN DRIVE TERMINUS
(Pl) - File 11-1 x 163 x (SRRA) R-246
Public Works Director Bernardi stated that Andersen Drive Extension
Alternatives Study was reviewed by the Planning Commission on January
12, 1988, and as a result the following recommendations were made:
To the City Council -
1. Evaluate Timing/funding of the Andersen Drive Extension for San
Rafael General Plan 2000 policies FBW-19 and ESR -19.
2. Designate "A" Street as terminus for Andersen Drive Extension
in the San Rafael General Plan 2000.
To the Redevelopment Agency -
Select well qualified consultant team for design of Andersen Drive
Extension.
Councilmember Frugoli voiced concern about parking in the area around
Nautilus and Safeway, stating that it would be better to use Lindaro
Street rather than "A" Street for the Terminus.
Councilmember Boro referred to Councilmember Frugoli's suggestion
of using Lindaro Street but indicated that it should not be considered
because of the upcoming project slated for the PG&E site; and also
asked where the money would be coming from.
Councilmember Thayer asked for a projected time frame as to when the
money would be available for Bellam, also indicating she shared some
of the same concerns as Councilmember Frugoli, but agreed with staff's
recommendation.
City Manager Nicolai stated the traffic analysis shows the Lindaro
Street level of service does not work as well as it does on "A" Street
with regard to the terminus.
Planning Commissioner Cohen, Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission,
stated they are in full support of the "A" Street Terminus.
Ms. Linda Bellatore, representing the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Associ-
ation, noted they originally preferred the use of Lindaro Street but
now prefer the use of "A" Street as the site for the Terminus, stating,
however, that "B" Street should not be included. She also urged Council
to recommend that an engineering study be prepared and that a Citizens
Advisory Committee be included in the design of the roadway.
Public Works Director Bernardi indicated a Citizens Advisory Committee
will be formed, as that is the charge to the consultant.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to
designate "A" Street as the Terminus for the Andersen Drive Extension
as recommended by the Planning Commission. Staff to report back to
Council on the cost benefit, where the money is coming from and time
frame on when the money will be available.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Frugoli
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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16. REPORT ON 346 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE (PW) - File 2-5-19 x 9-3-40 x 100
Public Works Director Bernardi stated that six alternatives were consid-
ered by staff as follows: 1) Site Renovation; 2) Passive Open Space
Park; 3) Active Neighborhood Park; 4) Sale to Adjacent Owners; 5)
Conditional Sale and 6) Garage Removal.
Mrs. Alice Vipiana, representing Dominican Homeowners' Association,
stated their first concern is that something be done immediately.
She submitted pictures and a sample of the sandbags which were placed
on the site a year ago for the control of water runoff, indicating
that the sandbags are deteriorating and would cause a plugging effect
if it should rain.
She stated they were pleased with Mr. Bernardi, who had worked with
the neighborhood and then gave their association's input on staff's
proposals as follows:
PROPOSAL 1. Site Renovation - Would prefer that the two-story house
be redesigned to one-story, noting a two-story house would block the
sunlight from the home next to it.
PROPOSAL 2. Passive Open Space Park - o.k.
PROPOSAL 3. Active Neighborhood Park - No.
PROPOSAL 4. Sale to Adjacent Owners - Possibility.
PROPOSAL 5. Conditional Sale - Yes, with condition they review the
approved design.
PROPOSAL 6. Garage Removal - Yes, provided the repairs are done quickly.
After further discussion, Council directed staff to review alternatives
2, 4 and 5, and to bring a report back to Council in 30 days, at the
meeting of May 2, 1988.
17. REPORT ON IMPACT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT CRITICAL INTERSECTIONS
(Pl) - File 11-13
Mayor Mulryan stated that of the four recommendations listed in the
staff report, items 3 and 4 really get directly into decisions that
are part of the Draft General Plan process, whereas items 1 and 2
could be discussed and a decision made tonight.
After further discussion, Council approved the following recommenda-
tions:
1) Consideration of reallocating a portion or all of the County Water -
slide Project trips for interim use by other projects;
2) Directed staff to pursue Freitas Parkway/101 interim interchange
modifications.
Mayor Mulryan requested staff to notify the County.
In response to question from Councilmember Breiner regarding need
for signalization at other intersections along Redwood Frontage Road,
Traffic Engineer Rumsey indicated staff had been taking counts and
signals were not warranted at this time.
Mrs. Lynn Sedway, representing COSTCO, voiced concern about her client
being affected by the study of critical intersections, indicating
they did not believe their project would cause any major negative
impact and that they had planned to move into their site by October
to be prepared for the Christmas season.
After discussion with staff, including Planning Director Moore's comment
that final action on the project's merits cannot be taken prior to
a decision on the project priority procedures having been made, Mayor
Mulryan indicated the COSTCO project would continue to be processed
during this interim period.
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18. PROCESSING OF CREST MARIN II, 220 UNITS OF RENTAL HOUSING; CRESTA
DRIVE (Pl) - File 115 x 10-2
Mayor Mulryan announced that this item was being continued to meeting
of April 18, 1988, as requested by Daniel Ross, Developer.
19. DISCUSSION RE SCHEDULE OF ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT SAN
RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN 2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTON (Pl) - File
115
Council agreed on the following dates to conclude the Draft San Rafael
General Plan 2000 Public Hearings:
April 20, 1988, Parks and Recreation and Housing.
May 3, 1988, Circulation (with special video presentation on levels
of service).
May 9, 1988 and May 17, 1988, Land Use, Specific Areas and Implementing
Programs.
May 23, 1988, Implementing Programs (optional meeting, if needed).
Rich Berger, representing the Canal Community Alliance, recommended
that meetings start at 7:30 PM and end no later than 11:00 PM.
Councilmember Boro recommended Council have weekly decision making
meetings in June to complete the process.
20. DISCUSSION RE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIAISON COMMITTEE BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL
AND THE DIXIE SCHOOL BOARD (Verbal) - File 9-1 x 4-7-3
Mayor Mulryan asked who on Council would be willing to service on
a Liaison Committee with the Dixie School Board, and Councilmembers
Boro and Thayer agreed to serve.
21. REPORT ON USE OF CONSULTANTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1987 (CM) - File 9-1
Councilmember Frugoli thanked staff for the report, indicating he
had no problems as long as the City uses the studies and they are
not just put on the shelf.
City Manager Nicolai indicated there is often a need for more technical
information than what staff can provide, and agreed that studies should
not be shelved.
Council accepted report, without motion.
ADD ITEMS:
At the request of Mayor Mulryan, Councilmember Breiner moved and Council -
member Frugoli seconded, that the need to take action on the following
two items came about after the agenda was posted.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1. COUNCILMEMBER LIAISON TO WORK WITH DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - File 9-2-39
x 9-1 (Verbal)
Mayor Mulryan asked Councilmembers to volunteer as liaison to the
Design Review Board.
Councilmember Frugoli agreed to act as Council liaison to work with
the Design Review Board for the first three months, and Councilmember
Boro agreed to follow with the second three months. There is a possibi-
lity that a joint workshop between Council, the Design Review Board
and the Planning Commission will be held at a later date.
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2. TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN COMMITTEE RE COMPOSITION OF TRANSPORTA-
TION AUTHORITY - File 170 x 9-1 (Verbal)
Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to have
this item brought back to Council at the meeting of April 18, 1988
for consideration of an 11 member board.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
JEANN : LEONCINI, Mty Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1988
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1988
AT 6:45 PM.
Special Meeting: Present: Lawrence E. Mulryan, Mayor
Albert J. Boro, Councilmember
Dorothy L. Breiner, Councilmember
Gary R. Frugoli, Councilmember
Joan Thayer, Councilmember
Absent: None
1. INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCY ON THE FIRE COMMISSION
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H. R. "Rusty" Ghilotti and Jerome P. Lucey applied for the position
of Fire Commissioner due to the expiration of a four-year term of
Fire Commissioner Rusty Ghilotti as of March 31, 1988.
Mr. Lucey was unable to attend the interview, however, Council
interviewed Mr. Ghilotti.
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to
reappoint H. R. "Rusty" Ghilotti as Fire Commissioner to serve an
additional four-year term on the San Rafael Fire Commission to expire
the end of March, 1992.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Council requested that Jerome Lucey's application be kept on file
to be contacted should a vacancy occur on the Fire Commission.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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JEANN LEONCINI, ity C erk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1988
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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