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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1987-12-21SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 2/21/87 Page 1 IN CONFERENCE ROOM 201 OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1987 AT 7:00 PM. Regular Meeting: CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION - File 1.4.1.a 1. No. 87-25(a) - (#1) Ty Lee Wong vs. City of San Rafael. No. 87-25(b) - (#2). No. 87-25(c) - (#2). No. 87-25(d) - (#2). No reportable action was taken. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 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, Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk APPOINTMENT OF NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER - File 9-2-6 Mayor Mulryan announced that Mr. Peter Walz was appointed as the newest member to the Planning Commission, replacing Albert J. Boro, who was elected to the City Council of San Rafael on November 3, 1987. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: SAN RAFAEL DEL CORAZON SISTER CITY PROJECT, NICARAGUA - File 128 Ms. Joan Runyeon, representing San Rafael Del Corazon Sister City Project, Nicaragua, asked Council to have this matter on an upcoming agenda. Staff was directed to have this item on the agenda of January 4, 1988. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to approve the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items; Item 2. Extension of Contract with Jeffery C. Baird, General Plan Coordinator (Pl) - File 4-3-150 4. Acceptance of Annual Report and Audit for the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency (RA) - File 8-1 x 8-3 x (SRRA) R-62 6. Claim for Damages: Michael E. Morgan (PW) - Claim No. 3-1-1293 Recommended Action RESOLUTION NO. 7663 - AUTHORIZING THE AMENDING OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERY C. BAIRD, GENERAL PLAN COORDINATOR (Third Amendment, through June 30, 1988) Approved Annual Report and Audit; staff to forward to State Controller. Approved City Attorney's recommendation for denial of claim. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/21/87 Page 1 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 2/21/87 Page 2 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH JHK AND ASSOCIATES FOR INSTALLATION OF EAST SAN RAFAEL TRAFFIC MODEL ON CITY COMPUTER (Pl) - File 4-3-170 Mayor Mulryan asked staff for further explanation on this item. Associate Civil Engineer - Traffic Rumsey stated the traffic model has been created, however, it was not compatible with their IBM computer. He stated JHK recently developed a version of CATNAP model used in East San Rafael which is IBM compatible. He indicated the reason it was not conceived at the beginning is because at that time a program was not compatible with the City's computer. Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 7664 - AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH JHK AND ASSOCIATES FOR INSTALLATION OF EAST SAN RAFAEL TRAFFIC MODEL ON CITY COMPUTER - (In amount not to exceed $3,000) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 5. STATUS REPORT ON TELEPHONE SYSTEM (Fin) - File 4-3-88 Mayor Mulryan stated the City has had the current telephone system for five years and that staff was proposing to rent some new equipment. He noted that five years is a short period for a telephone system to last and asked staff for an explanation. City Manager Nicolai stated there have been a number of problems, one being electrical shocks, not due to storms, that have caused major damage to the system. The computer people have talked to staff at PG&E about this problem, but it seems to be a debatable matter. Meanwhile, there is no line protector to protect the telephone system, and they will propose having this put on the new system which will even out any electricity coming into City Hall. Mayor Mulryan suggested that staff pursue having PG&E help pay for whatever has to be done. Councilmember Boro commented that generally in the computer field, it is accepted practice for, in this case,the City to protect itself. Councilmember Frugoli stated that for five years the telephone system has not been very functional, and he requested that when a telephone system is being considered that all department heads become involved to make the decision on the equipment that is best for the City. In response to Councilmember Thayer's question as to who carries the risk of the rental system should there be electrical charges, Ms. Nicolai responded that this is being looked into, including protec- tion of the rental system because more than likely it would be the responsibilty of the City should there be another electrical problem causing the damage. Staff will report back to Council at a future meeting. Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 7665 - AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A RENTAL AGREEEMNT WITH TEL PLUS FOR RENTAL OF A SATURN II E TELE- PHONE SYSTEM (For up to 9 months at a cost of $1,500 per month plus $4,000 installation charge. Net monthly cost is $500/$600 per month and rental payment could be applied toward a purchase) SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/21/87 Page 2 7. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) -2/21/87 Page 3 Councilmember Boro asked City Attorney Ragghianti if it would be appropriate for him to vote on this matter due to his relationship with Pacific Bell Telephone Company, but that he would abstain from voting should a new proposal be brought to Council. City Attorney Ragghianti indicated Councilmember Boro could vote. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None STATUS REPORT ON HIGHWAY 101 CORRIDOR ACTION COMMITTEE (PW) - File 170 Associate Civil Engineer - Traffic Rumsey stated the 101 Action Committee voted to defer a decision on alternatives for further study until after the meeting of the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) scheduled for January 27, 1988. He indicated that by that time, the respective Councilmembers will have gone back to their own Councils to take their votes. This would mean that the 101 Corridor Action Committee probably will not take any action on this until March, 1988. Mr. Rumsey stated this leaves a serious question as to whether there will be useful input from the Phase II Study providing for a 1988 sales tax election should this be the choice of the MCCMC. After further discussion, Council accepted the staff report and directed staff to bring a report back on the Light Rail Transit at grade cross- ings for the City Council meeting of January 19, 1988. Staff is also to inform the various Councils of Mayor Mulryan's sugges- tion to have special meetings before the January 27, 1988 MCCMC meeting in order to shorten the time frame. 8. CURRENT STATUS OF HOTEL SITE AT CIVIC CENTER (CM) - File 10-1 x 10-2 Mayor Mulryan stated because of newspaper publicity regarding how the property at Civic Center North is to be developed, that a statement from the City would be beneficial. He indicated that presently, plans are to build an office building, one hotel and a restaurant. The question has been raised if the City will be modifying the plan to allow two hotels to be built with no restaurant. City Manager Nicolai stated that back in 1983, the property was approved as a planned development, and subdivided into three parcels, one for residental, one for office and the third for hotel/restaurant. Currently, there are no plans before the Planning Department on a specific project although staff has met informally with some of the developers interested in the project. Ms. Nicolai indicated that in the past, the approval clearly stated that in the subdivision, a hotel was to proceed before the office, that height limitations would only be varied if there were some special architectural design and it would have to be compatible with the Civic Center complex. After further discussion, Councilmember Thayer moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, that Council was not inclined to have zoning changed, but that the plan for this property remain as originally intended, which is for a hotel/restaurant to be compatible with the Civic Center complex, and welcomed developers to bring their conceptual designs to Council for their review. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/21/87 Page 3 0 10. 11. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 2/21/87 Page 4 FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION CLOSURE PLAN (FD) -File 9-3-31 x 4-10-167 Councilmember Frugoli stated that Fairchild will be closing sometime this month and he wanted to be certain that their closure be in accord- ance with the City and the Fire Department and the County's Hazardous Waste Plan. Fire Chief Marcucci stated that there are several requirements to be met by Fairchild as they close, indicating that his department is working with them to be certain that this takes place. He noted that the Fire Prevention Bureau is working with Tom Jones, the Environmental Manager of Fairchild, to insure that the Hazardous Material Disclosure Ordinance No. 1510 be strictly adhered to. Council accepted the report, without motion. REPORT ON STREET SWEEPING IN CANAL NEIGHBORHOOD (PW) - File 11-6.1 x 9-3-40 Councilmember Boro stated he and Councilmember Thayer had met with people from the Canal neighborhood who indicated this issue is one that is troubling them and has been pending for quite some time. He asked that this be discussed to see if the City could get some resolutions for this problem. Mayor Mulryan stated he also has met with people from the Canal area who have come up with a project they want to try and that basically is to get people in the area to advise everyone that the City will attempt, in a limited area, to have people move their cars and install some tow -away zones. After further discussion, Council accepted the staff report, and directed staff to seek having one or two members of the Canal Community Alliance work with the City. Councilmember Boro volunteered to serve with the Community. Councilmember Breiner suggested having courtesy notices given out after the signs are put up. City Manager Nicolai stated that staff will have the notices printed in multiple languages and will bring an interim report back to Council within one month, before the notices are distributed. REPORT ON PETITION REQUESTING ELIMINATION OF TIME LIMITS ON "G" STREET PARKING (PW) - File 11-8 Associate Civil Engineer— Traffic Rumsey stated that over a period of time, the residential areas on the fringe of the central business district have been designated with one or two hour parking limits. He indicated that in many cases this was requested by the neighborhoods in order to keep commuters from parking there and in other cases, downtown employees from parking there. Mr. Rumsey stated the staff report indicates a mixed use parking during the daylight hours available for shoppers and the adjoining business area and in the evening, when the time restrictions do not apply, parking would be available for the neighborhood to use. He stated they have received a growing number of requests over the last few years that the time limits be reviewed and some people have requested it be removed. There is an increase in the number of vehicles per household and people renting from owners of large homes who have cars causing a demand on the requirement of on -street parking. At the same time, adjoining businesses need the on -street parking, adding that at some point these two interests need to be balanced. Mr. Rumsey stated that the Traffic Coordinating Committee recommends that the time limits be retained in this case for the following reasons: 1) The turnover of parking is needed by the adjoining merchants. 2) The parking conditions were apparent to residents when they moved into the area. 3) A small percentage of the residents are affected by the daytime parking limits. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/21/87 Page 4 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) _2/21/87 Page 5 Councilmember Boro inquired if item (3) was done through a survey. Mr. Rumsey replied that a survey was not done on G Street in particular but of the whole neighborhood, and it was unanimously found that all residents wanted time limits removed and all the adjoining businesses wanted them to remain, causing a definite split. He explained further that for someone who works a "normal" workshift and gets home sometime after 4:00 PM the parking enforcement goes off at 6:00 PM; present parking limits would affect those people who have staggered shifts. Councilmember Frugoli suggested that staff investigate to find if there are illegal units in the area requiring more parking. Mr. Dana Lee Hodge, resident at 16B G Street, spoke of his problem and his wife's problem with parking on G Street, stating he sold his car because of the lack of parking and that his wife was having to park her car on other streets. After further discussion, staff was directed to investigate this problem and to bring a report back to Council on why residents at 16 G Street do not have adequate on-site parking at the Council meeting of January 4, 1988. 12. REQUEST FOR ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS THE LAST WEEK IN JANUARY RE: BUDGET ORIENTATION WORKSHOPS (CM) - File 9-1 x 8-5 City Manager Nicolai recommended that City Council and Department Heads have a one day workshop to discuss the budget process and City's financing. Council approved staff recommendation and tentative dates were, January 25, 28 or 29, 1988. A definite date will be confirmed upon coordina- tion of Council calendars. ADD ITEMS 1. FEDERAL AID URBAN (FAU) FUNDS - File 4--10-66 x 9-3-40 Councilmember Breiner asked staff to investigate seeking Federal Aid Urban (FAU) Funds for San Rafael projects, due to Novato relinquishing a $1 million Indian Valley Road project. Staff was directed to report back to Council at meeting of January 4, 1988. 2. DOORWAYS PROVIDING ACCESS FROM THE FREEWAY WITH PADLOCKS - File 11-16 Councilmember Breiner asked staff to look into emergency public access through the soundwall doorways along the freeway, which are currently padlocked. Public Works Director Bernardi stated the original concept was to allow only the Police and Fire emergency services access from the local road onto the freeway in case the freeway was tied up. It was determined that it would not be wise to leave the doorways unlocked because they could be used by unauthorized people, possibly causing an accident. Associate Civil Engineer -Traffic Rumsey stated that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is in the process of looking into having call boxes placed in the area. Staff was directed to contact CalTrans on this matter and report back to Council at meeting of January 4, 1988. SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/21/87 Page 5 SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 2/21/87 Page 6 3. ABANDONMENT OF CARS - File 13-9 Councilmember Thayer spoke of concerns particularly from the Gerstle Park area and the Canal area regarding abandoned cars, and stated that Council should work on elimination of abandoned cars in all areas of the City. Mayor Mulryan stated in discussion with Joseph Garbarino, there may be a possibility of having these cars crushed. Staff was directed to bring a report back to Council at meeting of January 4, 1988. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. A JEANNI /M. LEONCINI, City Clerk APPROVED ON THIS DAY OF 1988 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SRCC MINUTES (Regular) 12/21/87 Page 6