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IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7,
1987 AT 7:00 PM.
Regular Meeting:
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - File 1.4.1.a
No. 87-24(a) - (#1) Matthew G. Delaney and Jacqueline Delaney Clementz
vs. City of San Rafael. No. 87-24(b) - (#1) Gary Cordes vs. City of San
Rafael. No. 87-24(c) - (#2). No. 87-24(d) - (#2). No. 87-24(e) - (#2).
No. 87-24(f) - (0).
No reportable action was taken.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7,
1987 AT 8:00 PM.
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael City Council 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; Gary T. Ragghianti, City
Attorney; Rose Lola Sniffen, Deputy City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Thayer seconded, to approve
the recommended action on the following consent calendar items:
Item
2. Approval of Minutes of Regular
Meetings of November 2 and 16,
and Special Meeting of November
10, 1987 (CC)
3. Spinnaker Point, Unit 4 -
Extension of Time Re Subdivision
Agreement (PW) - File 5-1-279
6. Report on Vehicle Physical
Damage Insurance through the
California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
(Fin) - File 4-10-202 x
9-3-80
Recommended Action
Approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 7654 - EXTENDING
TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENT WORK IN SPINNAKER
POINT UNIT 4, SAN RAFAEL,
CALIFORNIA (Extended to and
including April 30, 1988)
Approved staff recommendation
to remain self-insured and set
estimated premium aside each
year into the Vehicle Replacement
Fund.
7. Report on Bid Opening and Award RESOLUTION NO. 7655 - AUTHORIZING
of Bid for Two (2) 2-4 Yard Dump PURCHASE OF TWO DUMP TRUCKS,
Trucks (GS) - File 4-2-221 UTILIZING EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
FUNDS (Award of Contract to Isi,
Inc., in amount of $52,857.96,
lowest bid that meets specifications)
8. Fine -Free Week and Canned Food Approved library fine moratorium
Drive to Benefit the Marin in conjunction with Canned Food
Community Food Bank (December Drive for the week of December
14-19, 1987) (Lib) - File 9-3-61 14-19, 1987.
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9. Approval of Memorandum of Under-
standing (MOU) with Police
Officers Association (CM) -
File 7-8-3 x 7-3 x 9-3-30
RESOLUTION NO. 7656 - AMENDING
RESOLUTION NOS. 5929, 6078, 6415,
AND 7206, PERTAINING TO THE
COMPENSATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
(2 -year Agreement effective
7/1/87 thru 6/30/89).
10. Renewal of Contract with Hamilton Approved staff recommendation,
Resources Insurance Services,
to renew contract for one year;
Insurance Broker for City's
staff to review services and
Health, Life, Dental and Dis-
interview other firms prior to
ability Insurance Coverage (CM) -
October 1, 1988.
File 4-3-175
11. Renewal of Albert Park Concession
RESOLUTION NO. 7657 - AUTHORIZING
Contract with Dolly Nave,
SIGNING OF CONTRACT WITH DOLLY
Official Hostess/Albert Park
NAVE (for renewal of Albert Park
(Rec) - File 4-10-161
Concession Agreement from July
1, 1987 to June 30, 1989 - 2 year
Agreement).
12. Pickleweed Park Master Plan
Update: (Rec)
a) Status Report - Community
Needs Assessment - File 9-3-66
b) Contract with Moore, Iacofano
& Goltsman to Complete Master
Plan Design - File 4-3-184
13. Claims for Damages:
a. Gerald G. Doane (PW) -
Claim No. 3-1-1259
b. Elizabeth Poe (PD) -
Claim No. 3-1-1273
c. John Sagaral (PD) -
Claim No. 3-1-1283
a) Accepted report.
b) RESOLUTION NO. 7658 - AUTHORIZING
SIGNING OF CONTRACT WITH MOORE,
IACOFANO & GOLTSMAN (to complete
Pickleweed Park Conceptual
Master Plan Design - $9,060
allocated from the Park and
Recreation Facilities Fund -term
of Agreement thru 3/31/88).
Approved Insurance Consulting
Associates, Inc. recommendations
for denial of claims.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro & Thayer (from voting on Minutes
of November 2, 1987 (due to non -participation) and Minutes of November
10, 1987 (swearing-in ceremony)
4. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(STIP) PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEARS 1987/88 TO 1992/93 AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE MARIN COUNTY URBAN SYSTEM COMMITTEE (PW) - File 171 x 4-10-66
x 11-15.1
Councilmember Frugoli spoke about the Merrydale Overcrossing going
over the top without connector roads or on -ramps to Highway 101,
both ways. He asked staff to gather information as to what the costs
would be to have a Northbound ramp from Civic Center Drive before
Merrydale going onto Northbound 101, as he felt this to be one way
of relieving some traffic coming out from the Civic Center. He indi-
cated there could be three roadway exits going north and south, namely,
North San Pedro Road, Merrydale Overcrossing and Freitas Parkway.
Public Works Director Bernardi stated he would look into the costs
and bring a report back to Council at a later time.
RESOLUTION NO. 7659 - APPROVING THE 1988/89 TO 1992/93 MAJOR PROJECTS
IN MARIN COUNTY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MARIN
COUNTY URBAN SYSTEM COMMITTEE
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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5. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ON LUCAS VALLEY INTER-
CHANGE MODIFICATIONS (PW) - File 4-8-20 x 9-3-40
Councilmember Boro indicated he supports this item but commented
that one issue in the Draft General Plan is a recommendation that
staff try to solve some of the interchange problems with a second
recommendation that a Citizens Advisory Group be formed from the
three major interchanges in San Rafael, namely, Smith Ranch, Terra
Linda and the Bellam Boulevard area.
Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to autho-
rize staff to call for Request for Proposals on Lucas Valley Interchange
Modifications.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
14. PUBLIC HEARING - DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH,
SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT IN THE VICINITY OF THIRD STREET, LINCOLN AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL
CREEK AND LINDARO STREET (PW) - File 6-46
Mayor Mulryan declared the public hearing opened.
Public Works Director Bernardi stated the purpose of the public hearing
is to hear testimony regarding the formation of an Underground Assess-
ment District (map attached to staff report showing the proposed
boundaries of the Underground District), and that funding for the
project will be from Rule 20A funds, with cost estimated at $690,000.
Mr. Bernardi explained that the Resolution establishes time frames,
particularly for the property owners who have to convert their existing
electrical connections to receive underground service on November
1, 1988. It also orders the removal of all poles, overhead wires
and associated structures and installation of all underground facili-
ties by May 1, 1989.
Mayor Mulryan called for anyone wishing to speak on this matter.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Mulryan closed the
public hearing.
Councilmember Breiner asked if the costs could be ameliorated by
coordination of other digging up of the street.
Mr. Bernardi explained that as part of the Capital Improvement process,
when a set of plans and specifications is prepared, staff notifies
the utility companies in advance of having the project out to bid,
and if they have any particular work in the area where the City is
concerned they are told right away. He noted they have coordination
meetings with utilities on a monthly basis so these issues can be
dealt with. If there are other community needs, staff becomes aware
of them either through the planning process, through the community's
contact with the Council or their direct contact with staff.
Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to
adopt Resolution Establishing Underground Utility District in the
Vicinity of Third Street, Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael Creek, and Lindaro
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 7660 - ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT IN
THE VICINITY OF THIRD STREET, LINCOLN AVENUE,
SAN RAFAEL CREEK, AND LINDARO STREET
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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15. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF CLOSURE OF HAYES STREET AT THIRD
STREET (PW) - File 3-5-27 x 10-7 x 5-1-299
Mayor Mulryan declared the public hearing opened.
Associate Civil Engineer -Traffic Rumsey stated that in 1982, requests
were received from some of the residents along Hayes Street and the
Latham Street area asking for an investigation of the closing of
Hayes Street. The matter was discussed further when a proposal was
made for an apartment building at 1606 Third Street. Staff has reviewed
the street operations since the apartments were built and found that
they do not cause a significant impact on the neighborhood. If the
street were closed, it could cause a loss of parking with inadequate
turn-arounds at the dead-end portion of the street which would make
it difficult for service trucks entering that area, and produce awkward
circulation in the neighborhood.
Staff recommended to the Planning Commission that the street not
be closed and that the Planning Commission forward the matter to
the City Council with the same recommendation, and asked that the
bond posted by the developer be returned to them.
Mayor Mulryan called upon anyone wishing to speak on the matter.
There being no comment from the audience, Mayor Mulryan closed the
public hearing.
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to approve
staff recommendation that Hayes Street not be closed at Third Street
and that the bond posted by the developer be released.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
16. P87-6 STATUS REPORT - REFERRAL FROM LAFCo FOR ANNEXATION OF THE UNIN-
CORPORATED LOS RANCHITOS AREA TO THE LAS GALLINAS VALLEY SANITARY
DISTRICT, REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE DUAL ANNEXATION POLICY (Pl) -
File 149 x 5-2 x 10-2
Planning Director Moore stated LAFCo referrals have been sent to
the City regarding potential annexations to sewer districts without
annexing to the City. Typically, it has been a matter of having a
few lots requesting annexation in order to sub -divide or to rectify
a localized difficulty with failing septic tanks. However, in the
Los Ranchitos area, widespread failures of septic tanks in low lying
areas have caused all residents in Los Ranchitos who do not have
sewer service to ban together and hire an engineer to put together
plans to annex to the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District. When
Council previously reviewed the annexation request, they asked how
this major annexation might affect City development.
Senior Planner Freitas gave a report stating the remaining capacity
of the Las Gallinas Valley plant is only 130,000 gallons per day.
Projected development to 1992 in the Draft General Plan would need
an additional 200,000 gallons per day. Serving the proposed Los
Ranchitos Sanitation area would require an additional 28,000 gallons
per day capacity. Los Ranchitos by itself would use about 20 percent
of the remaining unallocated capacity. Depending on how soon the
plant is expanded, and how soon the Los Ranchitos area forms an assess-
ment district, sewering the Los Ranchitos area could preclude or
delay some hookups for new development.
Ms. Freitas stated that in July, 1987, the District authorized Nute
Engineering to update the District's Long Range Master Plan and their
findings are to be presented in January or February, 1988. The District
will then make a decision regarding plant expansion. Earlier, City
staff interviews and correspondence with the District indicated an
initial plant expansion to 3.2 or 3.3 million gallons per day can
be accomplished in two to three years for about $1 to 3 million dollars,
which the District has collected through hookup fees. She said antici-
pated short term demand clearly indicates a need to commence this
work to increase plant capacity if development delays are to be avoided,
and that expansion beyond that capacity may require major plant expan-
sion and additional land for wastewater irrigation.
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Ms. Freitas stated that in 1973, the District adopted the Sewer Alloca-
tion Ordinance establishing a 60,000 gallon per day annual flow allo-
cation which remains in effect in 1987. The policy has resulted in
some development projects with City approvals not being able to obtain
sewer hookups, at least for some time period because of other District
criteria which limit the amount a developer can be allocated during
any one year. She said the District has been considering revisions
to its allocation policy and that it would be beneficial if the revision
would allow closer coordination of City, County and District approval
and noted that City liaison with the District could assist in this
and other City/District coordination efforts.
Councilmember Frugoli stated that the Dual Annexation should not
be considered until the General Plan is adopted because long term
capacity needs will not be known until that time. However, Council -
member Boro said short term needs necessitate plant expansion.
Councilmember Breiner asked that if sewering Los Ranchitos homes
would use 20 percent of remaining capacity and the City allowed the
annexaction, could the Sanitary District assure the City that City
projects would be given priority over County projects for the remaining
capacity?
Mr. Douglas Colbert, member of the Board of Directors of the Las
Gallinas Valley Sanitary District responded that the Sanitary District
recognizes the health problem in the Los Ranchitos area and will
reserve unallocated capacity for Los Ranchitos whether they go through
annexation or not.
Ms. Freitas suggested that Council work with the Sanitary District
to establish some revised criteria for allocation priorities.
Councilmember Frugoli stated that for years the City has had projects
such as the hotel and some of the housing the City is looking for
that should receive priority. While he realized there is a health
problem he noted it may be more prevalent in Los Ranchitos not only
because of where the septic system is located, but also because of
the lower Cabrillo area which is the City's jurisdiction.
Councilmember Frugoli stated he wants to have some commitment from
the Sanitary District that remaining capacity not be given only to
unincorporated area projects, leaving San Rafael with nothing, and
that the District will expand their facilities in a timely manner.
Mr. Jerry Craner, representing the homeowners of the Los Ranchitos
area spoke on the sewer problem.
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Boro seconded, to approve
staff recommendations to Waive Dual Annexation Policy and Authorize
the Mayor to do the following:
1) Notify Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District of near term develop-
ment potential in the San Rafael Planning Area and of immediate
need for the district to commence treatment plant expansion plans.
2) Request the District to revise its allocation policy to permit
all of Los Ranchitos to be annexed at one time and to allocate
capacity to new development projects in the Planning Area consis-
tent with San Rafael General Plan 2000 growth projections if
appropriate planning approvals have been secured.
3) Appoint a Councilmember or committee to meet with representatives
of the District to assist in coordination between the City and
the District.
4) Notify LAFCo that the City will waive the dual annexation policy
for the Los Ranchitos area.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmembers Frugoli and Thayer were appointed to meet with represen-
tatives of the Sanitary District to assist in coordination between
the City and the District.
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17.
"DIF
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STATUS REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN COMMITTEE AND REQUEST
FOR INTERIM FUNDING (CM) - File 170 x 9-1
City Manager Nicolai stated the Transportation Expenditure Plan Commit-
tee was previously called the SB 878 Committee. She stated that
in May of this year, the Marin County Council of Mayors and Council -
members authorized a sub -committee to investigate options available
to the County which is known as a Study Committee. They are trying
to coordinate with the 101 Corridor Action Committee because SB 878
and SB 142 provide funding alternatives for the projects identified
in the 101 Corridor Action Committee.
Ms. Nicolai stated that last Thursday, the sub -committee of the Trans-
portation Expenditure Plan Committee voted to pursue SB 142 as the
Bill, with the key difference being that SB 142 does not require
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to sign off as technical
approval on the plan that is developed.
Ms. Nicolai noted the alternatives and criteria in developing a
specific project proposal to be included if a ballot is pursued,
require a great deal of work and coordination with the Public Works
Department, 101 Corridor Action Committee and the Transportation
Expenditure Plan Committee. A budget has been developed to include
extra hired help, particularly for Art Brook, the key staff person
from the County who is on this committee. A decision has not been
made to pursue a ballot measure at this time, and will be worked
on in a phased manner. Part of the first phase would be to have
a detailed survey done as to what the criteria are for an SB 142
ballot measure.
Ms. Nicolai stated that the budget has been broken down into allocations
to each of the jurisdictions involved in the Committee, including
the Golden Gate Bridge District and the County, with a request from
San Rafael to commit $17,878 as its commitment if they went all the
way through a ballot measure. The money would be allocated out as
a "go" or "no go" decision is made.
RESOLUTION NO. 7661 - AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH TRANSPORTATION
EXPENDITURE PLAN COMMITTEE (COUNTY OF MARIN),
FOR $17,878 FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL'S SHARE
OF THE TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN COMMITTEE'S
STUDY
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR NORTHGATE SHUTTLE BUS (CM) - File 11-33 x
(SRRA) R-263
City Manager Nicolai stated when the request to continue the SMART
Bus was received, Councilmember Frugoli suggested having this service
extended to North San Rafael. She stated meetings were held with
County Supervisor Roumiguiere, Councilmember Nave and some major
employers in the Northgate area and that their plan is to have a
shuttle running from the Northgate Shopping Center to individual
major employers in the area. By doing this, it is hoped that traffic
will be reduced during the noon hour and people would have the incentive
to car pool. Ms. Nicolai indicated that the City's contribution would
be $1,458.31.
RESOLUTION NO. 7662 - AUTHORIZING LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
COUNTY OF MARIN AND CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR
A CONTRIBUTION OF $1,458.31 FROM THE CITY OF
SAN RAFAEL FOR OPERATION OF A TERRA LINDA/NORTH-
GATE SHUTTLE BUS FROM DECEMBER 8, 1987 TO JUNE
30, 1988
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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19. REPORT ON HIGHWAY 101 CORRIDOR ACTION COMMITTEE ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
(PW) - File 170
Associate Civil Engineering -Traffic Rumsey stated the Phase II 101
Corridor Study has reached a major decision point, indicating that
Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., who are the consultants, have completed
the modeling analysis on 11 different transportation systems. The
modeling was conducted against the growth projections from the Associa-
tion of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and none of the alternatives
tested favorably, with the worst conditions being at Puerto Suello
and Pacheco Hills, testing at Level of Service F.
Mr. Rumsey stated the consultant is now looking at alternatives that
have possibilities of providing Level of Service D. Two transporation
systems represent a major shift in emphasis toward providing greater
vehicle capacity on Highway 101 and a lower emphasis on car-pooling.
The Rail/Highway alternative would convert all freeway lanes to mixed
flow lanes and the Bus/Highway alternative, while providing HOV lanes,
would reduce the requirement for use to two person car-pools. One
of the proposed systems would be a Light Rail system to be at grade
through the heart of San Rafael.
Mr. Rumsey indicated that the Consultant has requested that the Highway
101 Action Committee approve the recommended alternatives at their
December 9th meeting. If approval is not provided at either the December
or January Action Committee meetings on final alternative selections,
the study would be delayed beyond the point where it could provide
guidance for a 1988 SB 878 Sales Tax election.
Councilmember Frugoli spoke as a representative of San Rafael, stating
the Consultant is saying it (light rail system) has to be above grade
and that it is financially infeasible, costing between $100 and $200
million. He mentioned that it would be better to do this at a General
Election rather than an "off year election", because 90 percent of
the people are willing to pay for transit, indicating he would prefer
to have this on the ballot for 1988.
After further discussion, Council agreed to review the alternatives
and to make a decision at a future meeting.
20. UPDATE ON THE COUNTYWIDE DANGEROUS ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE (CA)
(VERBAL) - File 13-3 x 9-3-16
Councilmember Breiner stated she has been part of a committee formed
shortly after the concern about pit bulls came out in the newspapers.
She informed the Council that the Ordinance they are working on does
not mention pit bulls in particular, and noted when it is finished
it will be brought to the Council for their review after the County
has seen it.
21. STATUS REPORT ON NEWSPAPER RACKS (CA) - File 2-11 x 9-3-16 x
(SRRA) R-125
Assistant City Attorney Casey gave background research of the subject
matter, indicating the Los Angeles Ordinance is a good example of
a valid regulation of explicit newspapers. Ms. Casey stated they
are prepared to draft an ordinance using the guidelines of the Ordinance
from the City of Los Angeles.
After further discussion, Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember
Frugoli seconded, to accept staff's report, and directed staff to
draft the ordinance using the guidelines of the City of Los Angeles,
which have been tested in court.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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22. STATUS REPORT ON HEIGHT LIMITS (184 PEACOCK DRIVE) (P1) - File 5-1-243
x 10-1 x 10-2
Planning Director Moore stated after the previous meeting held on
November 16, 1987, regarding the questions about the height of a
residence under construction at 184 Peacock Drive, staff found that
they are wholly consistent with the Peacock Gap Neighborhood Plan.
Ms. Moore indicated there seemed to be a good deal of misunderstanding
among residents, realtors and builders in the area as to what was
included in this area.
Ms. Moore then explained to Council as to how the ordinance relates
to the height limit, indicating that Public works Director Bernardi
inspected the site in question today and agreed it is in compliance
with the ordinance.
Mr. Jim Black of 5 Bracken Court, and Mr. Peter McGraw of 9 Bracken
Court, both spoke against the height limitation of the residence
at 184 Peacock Drive.
23. DISCUSSION OF REVUEST TO REMOVE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FROM MARIN RANCH
AIRPORT (CM) - File 12-12
Councilmember Breiner gave an update stating she and Mayor Mulryan
met with staff and they agreed that the only way to justify release
of the restrictive covenant from Marin Ranch Airport, would be if
the Council felt substantial public good would come out of it. She
stated the property itself has levees more like mud dikes that would
take much financing to bring up to City standards. One offer has
been received from the developer, who wants to dedicate a 40 acre
piece for a public golf course.
Councilmember Frugoli indicated the City should study this proposal
as a way of securing additional land.
Councilmember Boro stated his concern is that the City should know
the ultimate development of this site, that this be timed in a way
where there would be planned development, and the City should not
give up the development rights.
24. APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR SHORT SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AND AUTHORI-
ZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT (Rec) - File 9-3-65
Recreation Director McNamee stated the project included a tot lot
area as well as an elementary school area, indicating that in between
would be paving to improve the playground, moving basketball courts,
adding a small deck and enclosing the front area with two patios.
She stated they have a $30,000 Community Development Block Grant
for this improvement, adding the total cost for the masterplan is
$66,700. She indicated fund raising, requests for volunteer labor
as well as parents becoming involved would take place.
Staff recommended City Council approve the conceptual playground
improvement plan and authorize a call for bids for the playground
equipment.
Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to
approve staff recommendation. Cost of the total masterplan is $66,700
with construction to begin March 1988 with completion of work before
summer.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
25. APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND FUNDING STRATEGY FOR GERSTLE PARK
PLAYGROUND (Rec) - File 9-3-66 x 9-3-65
Recreation Director McNamee stated this plan was brought to her atten-
tion from Trish Fry, a resident of the Gerstle Park neighborhood,
who expressed the critical need for playground equipment at Gerstle
Park. Ms. McNamee indicated that the year before, they removed a
slide and climbing structure for safety reasons, stating it is a
heavily used park.
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Ms. McNamee mentioned that landscape architect Pete Pederson, also
a resident of Gerstle, drew a conceptual masterplan which is part
of the staff report. The cost is $92,188.
Staff requested City Council approve the playground design and endorse
a fundraising campaign with Trish Fry as the chair, who would also
coordinate her efforts with staff to generate funds on behalf of
the City of San Rafael.
Councilmember Boro moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to approve
staff's recommendation.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
26. DISCUSSON OF PROPOSED COUNTY ORDINANCE REGULATING LAND FILL FEES
(CM) - File 9-10-2
City Manager Nicolai stated she received a request from Supervisor
Stockwell to ask Council for their comments on a draft ordinance
which will be considered by the County next Tuesday. The ordinance
would give the County regulatory authority over garbage disposal
landfill sites. She indicated there are two sites in Marin County,
Redwood Sanitary Landfill, north of Novato, and another in West Marin.
She noted that in calling the County, it was found that it did not
apply to Marin Sanitary or other transfer stations located in San
Rafael and stated in reviewing the proposed ordinance it looked as
if it would lock in what the fees are at present and allow the County
to approve the increases based on an audit.
Councilmember Frugoli commented that the Solid Waste Management report
recently completed, gave a breakdown of expenses the Redwood Sanitary
Land Fill is experiencing, and should be reviewed at the County level.
He suggested that this be monitored.
City Manager Nicolai took this time to thank Councilmember Frugoli for
his participation as Santa Claus at the Parade of Lights, held Friday,
December 4, 1987.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
JE NE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
By: Rose Lola Sniffen, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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