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In the Webb Room of the San Rafael Public Library, Tuesday, June 23, 1987
at 7:30 PM.
Special Joint Meeting: Present:
San Rafael City Council/
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
Lawrence E. Mulryan, Chairman/
Mayor
Dorothy L. Breiner, Member/
Councilmember
Gary R. Frugoli, Member/
Councilmember
Richard Nave, Member/Councilmember
Maynard H. Willms/Member/
Councilmember
Absent: None
Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, Executive Director/City Manager;
Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary/City Clerk
Ransom E. Coleman, Finance Director
RE: BUDGET HEARINGS - PRELIMINARY 1987/88 BUDGET - File 8-5 x R-103
PUBLIC WORKS
Consolidated
The total budget for the Public Works Consolidated Division is $4,802,884.
Administration/Engineering
Public Works Director Bernardi stated under Salaries & Wages classification,
funds include 25 percent for a Junior Civil Engineer/Traffic, with Planning
Department funding 25 percent and Redevelopment 50 percent. Funds also
include a Typist -Clerk that will be 1/3rd funded by the City and 2/3rds
funded by the San Rafael Sanitation District.
In the Capital Outlay classification, funds are requested for 4 cordless
erasing machines.
The total budget for the Public Works Administration/Engineering Division
is $778,333.
Street Maintenance
Mr. Bernardi indicated this budget included four sections in this division:
(1) Street Maintenance, (2) Street Cleaning, (3) Street Painting, and
(4) Storm Drain Maintenance.
In the Salaries and Wages classification, $15,342 is requested for overtime.
Under Supplies and Services, additional funds are requested for the
following: Street Lights, $51,000; Vehicle Depreciation, $2,400; Side-
walk Repairs, $5,000; Miscellaneous Street Materials, $10,000; Street
Painting, $3,000; Vehicle Rental, $5,000; Repair of Storm Pumps, $20,000
and Storm Drain Materials, $5,000. Less funds are requested for the
following: Liability Claims, $20,000; Maintenance due to accidents, $3,500;
Dump Charges, $10,000 and Electricity for storm pumps, $5,000.
In the Capital Outlay classification, funds requested total $20,000.
Garage
Mr. Bernardi stated this portion is status quo with increases due to cost
of living and fringe benefits.
Under Supplies and Services, additional funds requested are for Vehicle
Parts, $5,000 and Small Tools at $500. Less funds are requested for Fuel,
$20,000 and Maintenance of the police boat at $2,300.
Total request of funds for the Capital Outlay classification is $12,800.
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Sanitary Sewers
Mr. Bernardi stated the San Rafael Sanitation District will pick up the
total budget cost of $370,348.
Under Salaries and Wages, one new position is requested of a Maintenance
Worker I at a cost of $20,253. A portion of a Typist -Clerk II position
which was approved in December, 1986 and a portion of the Superintendent
of Public Works salary are also charged to this division. Additional funds
of $3,218 are requested for Overtime Work.
Under Supplies and Services, funds requested are for the following:
Emergency Roto Rooter Program, $10,000; Liability claims, $20,000 and
Miscellaneous Materials at $3,000. Liability costs were previously budgeted
in the Administrative Account.
Electrical Maintenance
Mr. Bernardi pointed out that the budget of $8,500 under Salaries and
Wages, is for a part-time person.
Under Supplies and Services, $76,500 shows an increase to provide for
Contractual Services rather than the filling of two authorized positions.
Total budget for Electrical Maintenance is $85,000.
Land Development
Mr. Bernardi stated under Supplies and Services, funds are requested for
the following: Microfilming, $1,000; Computer Training, $1,000 and Vehicle
Depreciation at $1,100.
Supplies & Services, additional funds are requested for utilities, $7,000
for additional park areas; rental of vehicles, $1,500; memberships & license
fees, $900; liability insurance that was formerly charged to the Administra-
tion accoutn, $20,000; park maintenance supplies, $7,580; maintenance
due to vandalism, $3,775; maintenance due to accidents, $2,500; and small
tools, $675. Less funds are requested for equipment maintenance, $2,000;
and dump fees, $1,000.
Under Capital Outlay, funds totalling $10,900 are requested for a 2 -Vertical
Drawer File Cabinet and a Personal Computer.
Total budget for Land Development is $324,107.
Parks
Mr. Bernardi noted a decrease in Salaries and Wages due to the elimination
of the Summer Youth program for this year and two water trucks.
Under Capital Outlay, funds requested are for a total of $9,450.
Total budget for Parks is $670,828.
Street Trees, Islands & Parkways
Mr. Bernardi stated under Supplies and Services, funds requested are for
the following: Utilities, $17,000 for New Areas; Contractual Services,
$36,000 to cover cost of Elm Leaf Beetle program, the Hazardous Tree Removal
Program and the services of the Conservation Corps; Parks Supplies, $7,525;
Maintenance due to vandalism and accidents, $5,300. Less funds are requested
for Miscellaneous Supplies, $1,000 and Dumping Charges at $6,000.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli moved and Member/Councilmember Willms seconded,
to approve the Public Works Budget.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Consolidated/City/CSA
Executive Director/City Manager Nicolai stated the Fire Department budget
is status quo with no modifications in personnel. This year the Program
Data reflects a programatic approach to the Paramedic Program called Emer-
gency Medical Services, which shows different costs in relation to the
Paramedic Program.
The Capital Outlay Consolidated account lists equipment for a total of
$42,150.
Fire Chief Marcucci stated the Paramedic Program cannot stand on its own
without support and that fifty percent of the Dispatchers' time is spent
answering emergency medical calls.
In response to Member/Councilmember Breiner's question as to the training
of Dispatchers, Fire Chief Marcucci responded a plan is in motion to have
a Selective Medical Dispatch Program begin sometime in October with support
from the medical field. The Dispatcher will be trained on how to screen
a call recognizing what is considered an emergency call needing immediate
attention as opposed to what is not an emergency call. He noted this
system was adopted in the State of Utah and certified by the State of
California, adding that calls are increasing as the community becomes
older with many calls stemming from the elderly.
After further discussion, Member/Councilmember Breiner moved and Member/
Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to approve the Fire Department Budget
of $5,361,539.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Consolidated/Support Services/Operations
City Manager Nicolai stated the Police Department has no modifications
in personnel. In the Supplies and Services classification, additonal funds
of $9,879 are requested for the City's share of the Major Crimes Task
Force and the C -CAP grant.
The Capital Outlay classification requests funds for Dictation Equipment,
a Vertical File Cabinet, Desk Chairs and a Base Radio in the amount of
$23,595.
Police Chief Ingwersen stated the largest fund request is for the desk
chairs in the amount of $15,175, explaining that the chairs in the Police
Department are worn and at least 20 years old.
Member/Councilmember Breiner asked if anything is being done to improve
traffic control, and Police Chief Ingwersen responded that traffic is
of a lesser problem this year and that the Police Department continues
to work with the emergency services in the County, often implementing
rerouting as part of the contingency plan, adding that part of the plan
was operationalized by the Golden Gate Bridge celebration.
Mrs. Breiner referred to Page 61, (Operations) Item 5 under Specific
Objectives, and asked for an update of fining people who abandon their
cars on the street causing the City to tow the cars away. Police Chief
Ingwersen responded, they are operating under the State of California
regulations. Rather than having the registered owner of the vehicle be
responsible, the citation is against the vehicle. When the owner tries
to register he is told he cannot because there is a violation outstanding
and needs to be taken care of. However, when someone abandons a car, chances
are the individual will not care and the car therefore remains abandoned.
Police Chief Ingwersen stated this law was reinstated about three years
ago. He indicated in the past, when a person abandoned the vehicle a
warrant would be out against that individual and the police could arrest
the person with a $200 or $250 warrant.
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Chairman/Mayor Mulryan suggested having a letter sent to Representative
Filante by the City Manager's office asking to have the law changed back
to having a warrant out against the individual who abandons his car rather
than the car itself.
Member/Councilmember Willms moved and Member/Councilmember Frugoli seconded,
to approve the Police Department's Budget in the amount of $5,366,220.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Assistant Executive Director Ours stated there is an increase in the Capital
Outlay classification for 130 new Parking Meter Housings. Funds requested
in the Capital Outlay, total $34,650.
Mr. Ours indicated the garage is doing very well, adding in the last six
months the daily intake is approximately $300 per day. He explained part
of this is due to the parking lot being closed at the Wells Fargo Bank.
Mr. Ours added that the new Signage Program is proposed for all garages
and structures so when a driver comes off the freeway the signs can
be seen from a distance.
Member/Councilmember Breiner moved and Member/Councilmember Nave seconded,
to approve the Parking Management Services Budget in the amount of
$254,300.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
Finance Director Coleman called attention to insurance stating a substan-
tial amount of money has been put into this account to boost up the
Workers Compensation and Liability Reserves which in his opinion were
low. $100,000 has been put into each of those reserves.
The Animal Control Program fund is another major change. Initially, it
started with $35,000. Discussions have been held with the County as to
how much of the program the City should fund. He added that the program
for the coming fiscal year is now at $72,550.
Executive Director/City Manager Nicolai stated that the City Managers
have been working with the County and the Humane Society. One of the
problems was a three year contract the Humane Society had with the County
which ends this year. However, the County is now willing to look at some
modifications.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli stated the City would not be able to handle
the Animal Control alone, adding the Humane Society does a good job in
taking care of wounded animals.
He asked Mr. Coleman to provide a breakdown on the Outside Services figure
of $80,000 on the following: National League of Cities, League of California
Cities, Association of Bay Ara Governments and Miscellaneous Contractual
Services.
Member/Councilmember Breiner asked staff to provide a breakdown on the
Medical Insurance for Retirees on what the increase will be, and directed
staff to have this item brought back to Council at a later date.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli moved and Member/Councilmember Breiner seconded,
to approve the Nondepartmental budget for a total of $883,550.
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AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mr. Coleman referred to Page 73, Bond Retirement, indicating the Open
Space Bonds and the Terra Linda Recreation Bonds total $198,345.
PUBLIC FACILITY MAINTENANCE/SPECIAL PROJECTS
City Manager Nicolai stated a Public Facility Maintenance Fund was imple-
mented a few years ago to annually fund the necessary improvements
and maintenance of City -owned facilities. The recommended projects for
fiscal year 1987/88 are as follows:
Remodel and Earthquake -Proof Fire Station #6
$ 65,000
Remove Asbestos Material from City Buildings
10,000
Police Remodeling
30,000
Fire Station Apparatus Doors
6,000
Fire Station #7 Shower Repair
5,000
Fire Station #7 Roof
10,000
Falkirk Greenhouse Electrical System
10,000
Falkirk Termite Treatment
5,000
Falkirk Seismic Reinforcement
65,000
Falkirk Foundation Repair
7,000
$213,000
Ms. Nicolai stated this is a pared down list representing projects that
must be taken care of and gave a brief explanation of what the funds are
to be used for on the recommended projects.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli suggested staff apply for grants to fund
the Falkirk projects, rationalizing that they are of a restoration nature.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Ms. Nicolai stated the Special Projects include: General Plan, $75,000;
349 Mountain View Storm Drain, $60,000 and Alpine Street Curb and Gutter
at $15,000, totalling $150,000.
Ms. Nicolai indicated 346 Mountain View is to be added to this list with
an expenditure of $250,000 as well as Rafael Meadows at $27,100.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli moved and Member/Councilmember Willms seconded,
to approve the Public Facility Maintenance budget for $213,000 and the
Special Projects budget for $150,000, plus $250,000 for 346 Mountain View
and $27,100 for Rafael Meadows.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
GAS TAX PROGRAM
Finance Director Coleman stated the recommended projects listed are as
follows: Miscellaneous Right -of -Way Improvements, $50,000; Street Resurfac-
ing, $1,000,000; Traffic Controllers, $100,000 and Operating Transfer
to General Fund, $206,000; for a total of $1,356,000.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli moved and Member/Councilmember Nave seconded,
to approve the Gas Tax Budget in amount of $1,356,000.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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REDEVELOPMENT
Consolidated
Executive Director/City Manager Nicolai stated the budget reflects the
level the Agency is operating with since the bonds were sold two years
ago, with no staff changes. Some of the charges from other departments
that impact the Redevelopment operation are clearly reflected in the budget.
Capital Improvements and Real Estate Purchases Expenditures for Fiscal
Year 1987/88 are also shown in the budget along with a summary of various
projects, totaling $9,351,000.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli moved and Member/Councilmember Breiner seconded,
to approve the Redevelopment Budget in amount of $17,735,000.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli questioned if there was funding to include
mast arms on Hetherton and possibly Irwin Streets in the Downtown Signaliza-
tion and Signage fund which would be helpful to the public. Assistant
Executive Director Ours responded he would add this item to the project.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
(Chairman/Mayor Mulryan called for a 5 minute recess).
WORTHY BUT UNFUNDED LIST
Chairman/Mayor Mulryan stated this item reflects only a portion of the
items listed and that many requests for equipment and staff have been
cut out.
Executive Director/City Manager Nicolai stated that Outside Requests have
never been included in the City Budget which incorporates City services
only, indicating it may have been an error to list them in the budget
message. She added it does not reflect any particular recommendations
she might make.
Assistant Planner - $36,860
Staff tentatively approved the proposed Planning Budget which recommended
reclassification of an Associate Planner to Senior Planner to work on
the General Plan and followup work. Ms. Nicolai indicated this is important
and money has been received from the State under reimbursement for some
storm related projects. This position could be funded partially through
Redevelopment because of the activity level.
After further discussion, Member/Councilmember Breiner moved and Member/
Councilmember Frugoli seconded, that the Assistant Planner be placed on
a contract basis for one year and that the funds be split 50/50 between
the Redevelopment Agency and the City.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Police Remodeling - $65,000
City Manager Nicolai stated this would be supplemental to the $30,000
budgeted and that some items need to be taken care of. Staff has looked
at alternatives for several years with no solution. Carpeting, shower
facilities for female officers and a few repairs need to be taken care
of. She mentioned another alternative that might provide funds to do this
and therefore current general funds are not requested at this time, but
if the alternative does not work out Ms. Nicolai stated she will come
back to Council to ask that monies be committed to the Police Department.
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Summer Park Maintenance Aides - $10,500
City Manager Nicolai recommended reinstating the Summer Park Maintenance
Aides Program because it is a much needed program, including weed abatement.
Member/Councilmember Nave moved and Member/Councilmember Frugoli seconded,
to approve $10,500 for the Summer Park Maintenance Aides.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1/2 Time Leqal Assistant - $15,000
City Manager Nicolai stated there is an increasing volume of work in the
Legal Department from all factions of the City operations.
Ms. Nicolai responded to a question from Mayor Mulryan about this position
by stating that it would be an additional person and added City Attorney
uses assistants from his office and pays them from his salary. This position
would be for a 1/2 time person working at City Hall under the direction
of Assistant City Attorney Casey to handle some of the day-to-day routine
items.
Ms. Nicolai indicated in spite of the volume of work in the Legal Department,
the City does not have the funds at this time to fund this position.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli suggested after the breakdown of outside
legal fees is reviewed by the Council, they will then be able to make
a decision on hiring a 1/2 time person.
Police Records Clerk - $26,170
An additional position is being requested due to an overload of work.
Ms. Nicolai again indicated in spite of the volume of work in the Police
Department, the City does not have the funds for a Police Records Clerk
at this time but will see if this can be funded next year.
Liability Fund - $100,000
Workers Compensation Fund - $100,000
City Manager Nicolai indicated the funds for these two items are being
depleted because of the volume of liability and workers compensation acti-
vity taking place. $100,000 has been placed in each of the funds in the
budget, but she recommended another $100,000 each would be a minimal amount
to add to the budget.
Chairman/Mayor Mulryan asked to see the actuarial reports on these items.
Member/Councilmember Breiner directed staff to have these items brought
back to Council in six months with the intention if monies become available
at that time it should be put into these accounts.
Member/Councilmember Breiner asked if monies from the Redevelopment Agency
can be placed into the Liability and Workers Compensation Funds, and Ms.
Nicolai indicated staff would look into it.
Finance Director Coleman added if any premiums are to be charged to the
Redevelopment Agency it would only be if a regular Redevelopment employee
got injured or a City employee working on a Redevelopment project got
injured.
OUTSIDE REQUESTS
Rental Rebate - $17,509
City Manager Nicolai stated the City has contributed to this program in
the past which has been successful. It fits in the Redevelopment Housing
Program and recommended that Members/Councilmembers fund this through
the Redevelopment Agency Housing Fund.
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Ms. Nicolai indicated the amount varies from year to year dependent upon
the availability of matching funds.
Mrs. Anise Turina, representative for the Housing Authority of the County
of Marin, stated they were asking $15,225 for direct assistance and $2,284
for administration costs, totalling $17,509.
After further discussion, Member/Councilmember Nave moved and Member/Council-
member Willms seconded, to fund $15,000 toward the Rental Rebate Program.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mediation Services - $10,000
City Manager Nicolai stated the City has funded this service over the
last couple years at varying levels which has direct benefits not only
for the residents of the City of San Rafael but serves to supplement the
City's staff in some ways because of the types of citizens' complaints
and neighborhood and tenant/landlord disputes that arise whereby the
City refers people to this service. Ms. Nicolai recommended continuing
to provide funding for this operation.
After discussion, Member/Councilmember Frugoli moved and Member/Councilmember
Nave seconded, to contribute $10,000 to the Mediation Services.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Chamber of Commerce - $25,000
Chairman/Mayor Mulryan stated this request has been before the Council
previously but not for $25,000, and that a letter from the Chamber is
included describing its overall function.
City Manager Nicolai noted her concern related to the focus of their proposal
and being clear on what the City would be working on with them. Ms. Nicolai
added if this is considered to be funded, it could be funded through the
Redevelopment Agency and a specific project promoting the downtown area
and the Redevelopment Agency.
Chairman/Mayor Mulryan stated this should be looked at throughtout the
year as to what can be done for the Chamber of Commerce and to Redevelop-
ment but that it should be for a specific project rather than a general
fund approach.
Member/Councilmember Nave mentioned that the Chamber helps because they
are working to bring new businesses into the community thereby providing
business license fees, but felt they should have a specific project to
be funded.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli indicated that the Traffic Systems Management
program (TSM) is a specific project and suggested that the Chamber could
be the lead agency in the program for downtown San Rafael, East San Rafael
and Northgate by working with the merchants to get some kind of Traffic
Systems Management. He stated with the Chamber as lead agency the City
could then fund the money to have a type of voluntary ordinance or voluntary
basis for the downtown people using a TSM program for the benefit of bringing
not only workers downtown but also causing less circulation traffic problems
downtown and in the East San Rafael area.
Chairman/Mayor Mulryan and Member/Councilmember Nave volunteered to sit
on the committee.
Mr. David Hellman, Chamber President stated the Chamber of Commerce would
be happy to work with the City to develop projects including the TSM project.
He indicated another project for a request of $25,000 is to develop a
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business location service to bring new businesses to San Rafael and to
help existing businesses to relocate or expand. He stated if they could
generate $2.5 million in new sales tax revenues or improvements of $2.5
million to real property that might not otherwise come to San Rafael or
some combination, it would pay for the $25,000 request. Mr. Hellman added
they have an outline of a program but have not had the chance to establish
it as yet and noted they need to meet with City staff to review the program.
Staff agreed to meet with the Chamber of Commerce soon.
101 PHASE 2 - $5,000
Executive Director/City Manager Nicolai stated the 101 Corridor Action
Committee was requesting assistance from all jurisdictions in the County
to supplement the grant fund to work on Phase 2 of Highway 101.
Member/Councilmember Breiner moved and Member/Councilmember Frugoli seconded,
to approve the request of $5,000 to the 101 Corridor Action Committee.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF MARIN
Ms. Nicolai stated this agency requested and received funds last year
with the understanding that at the time the request was made, it would
be on a one time basis only. Ms. Nicolai did not recommend granting the
request, explaining she was not against the merits itself but felt there
were numerous community groups equally worthy of a contribution from the
City of San Rafael, and if the City extended themselves into services
traditionally provided by the State and County this would possibly set
a precedence that would make it difficult for the City to handle in the
future.
After further discussion, Member/Councilmember Breiner did not agree that
this agency should not receive funds from the City. She indicated there
are a number of people coming into San Rafael from other countries who
may be carrying diseases that could affect the current population, adding
this type of clinic serves a real purpose and is of benefit to the public.
Member/Councilmember Frugoli suggested a letter be written to the County
Board of Supervisors informing them that the City supports contributing
to this agency but that the County review their budget once again to allow
funds to keep the medical clinic open.
Ms. Jennifer Lenway, representative for Community Health Center of Marin
stated it is correct that funding should be coming from the State and
County but has been informed by the County there would be no funds avail-
able this year. She added these people do not receive Medical service
and that funds from the Buck Foundation stopped as of 1973.
She added the County contributed $26,000 last year to service 2,200 clients
and stated this was not enough.
Ms. Anise Turina stated next to housing, medical care is the most important
and urged Members/Councilmembers to contribute to this center.
Mr. Clark Blaisdell of Community Health Center of Marin spoke on the
importance of keeping the Health Center open to the people needing care.
Member/Councilmember Breiner moved to donate $5,000 to the Community Health
Center of Marin with the understanding that a letter be sent to the County
directing them to fund $26,000 again this year.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Ms. Lenway also added they are the only medical clinic in Marin County
administering physicals to immigrants. She indicated their budget for
1988 is $230,000.
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After further discussion, Member/Councilmember Frugoli moved and Member/-
Councilmember Willms seconded, to contribute $2,500.
AYES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Willms & Chairman/
Mayor Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ADD ITEM
TERRA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS- File 12-15
Chairman/Mayor Mulryan called upon Ms. Sarah McClendon who asked the City
to resurface the tennis courts at Terra Linda High School.
Executive Director/City Manager Nicolai stated she had cut this project
out of this year's budget primarily because of other projects needed by
the City and added that some issues incorporated in the Redevelopment
Agreement with the School District, including maintenance of the pool,
the San Pedro School and Davidson School cost far more than agreed to
in concept with the School District. She also deferred funding additional
courts because of an extra court done last year for next year.
Ms. McClendon indicated the commitment was made in July 1985 for a 3 year
time period which will expire in July 1988.
Ms. Nicolai explained she is not downplaying the commitment but stated
the City is still in compliance until July 1988, adding there just is
no money available.
Public Works Director Bernardi stated this is property of the School District
and if there is a chuckhole, for instance, the School District is supposed
to take care of it. The City's agreement is to resurface the tennis courts,
not to take over maintenance.
Chairman/Mayor Mulryan suggested the City Attorney review this matter.
Member/Councilmember Breiner stated this would need to be addressed as
a package sooner rather than later.
Ms. McClendon suggested to the Members/Councilmembers if the residents
could raise the funds would the Council help by matching the funds immedi-
ately?
Chairman/Mayor Mulryan responded they would look into this as soon as
Ms. McClendon submits a commitment to be reviewed by Public Works and
then by Council for review.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
JEANN1( M.�EONCINI, ncy Secretary/
City CYerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF
CHAIRMAN/MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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