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In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafae�, Monday, June 18,
1984, at 8:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting: Present: Lawrence E. Mulryan, Mayor
Dorothy L. Breiner, Councilmember
Gary R. Frugoli, Councilmember
Richard Nave, Councilmember
Jerry Russom, Councilmember
Also Present: Robert F. Beyer, City Manager; Jeanne M. Leoncini, City
Clerk; Peter J. Muzio, City Attorney
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE
REQUEST FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING - File 13-16
Ms. Nancy Greenfield, a resident of San Rafael for thirteen years,
informed the Council her rent had been increased $100 within the last
six months. She stated that she had appeared before the Council 2-1/2
years ago on the same issue. As a single parent, she expressed her
concern that there is a great need for affordable housing in Marin.
DATES FOR PROPOSED 1984/85 BUDGET SESSIONS - File 8-5
Councilmember Frugoli indicated that he had a conflict on Wednesday,
June 27, 1984 which is one of the budget hearing meetings scheduled. He
asked if that meeting could be changed to Monday, June 25th, @ 7:30 PM
so that the hearings would be held that night as well as Thursday, June
28th. The rest of the Council tentatively agreed on those dates.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Russom seconded, to
approve the recommended action on the following consent calendar items,
with Councilmember Breiner abstaining from the portion of the minutes of
May 7, 1984 through Item No. 22, due to absence from the meeting.
Item
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular
Meeting of May 7, 1984 and Special
Joint Meeting of May 21, 1984 (CC)
2. Renewal of Lease Agreement with San
Rafael Pop Warner Football Club Re
Storage Space in Albert Park
Stadium (Rec) - File 4-10-127
3. Review of Policy on Reappointments
to Boards and Commissions (CC) -
File 9-2-6
4. Grant of Sewer Easement to Las
Gallinas Valley Sanitary District
(Force Main Relocation) (PW) -
File 189 x 2-3
5. Acceptance of Easements from Central
Marin Sanitation Agency and the
Signing of Quit Claim Deeds -
Andersen Drive (PW) - File 2-12-1 x
4-12-7 x R-164
SR.C',C Mi mites
Recommended Action
Approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 6833 -
AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF
AGREEMENT WITH SAN RAFAEL
POP WARNER FOOTBALL CLUB
(For storage space in
Albert Park Stadium Com-
plex - July 1, 1984 to
June 30, 1985 @ $25/mo.)
Approved staff recommend-
ations: a) accepted re-
signation of Planning Com-
missioner Richard Norman;
b) called for applications
to fill two vacancies on
Planning Commission - one
to expire end of 6/88 and
one to expire end of 6/87;
c) set deadline for receipt
of applications for Tues.,
7/10/84 @ 12 Noon; d) set
date for interviews of
incumbent and new appli-
cants - Mon., 7/16/84
@ 7:00 PM)
RESOLUTION NO. 6834 -
AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF
A DEED OF EASEMENT FOR
SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES TO
LAS GALLINAS VALLEY SAN-
ITARY DISTRICT (Force Main
Relocation)
RESOLUTION NO. 6835 -
AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF
QUIT CLAIM EASEMENT DEEDS -
ANDERSEN DRIVE EXTENSION,
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 6836 -
ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SLOPE
EASEMENT - ANDERSEN DRIVE
EXTENSION, SAN RAFAEL, CA
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RESOLUTION NO. 6837 -
ACCEPTING GRANT OF PER-
MANENT DRAINAGE EASE-
MENTS - ANDERSEN DRIVE
EXTENSION, SAN RAFAEL,
CALIFORNIA
7.
Request for Leave to Present Late
Approved George Hills
Claim - Patrick E. Kirrane & David
Co., Inc. recommendation
Mott, c/o Beverly Wood, Attorney
granting leave to present
(PW) - File 3-1-887
late claim.
8.
Claims for Damages:
Approved George Hills
Co., Inc. recommend -
a. John Warren McFarland (PD) -
ations for denial of
File 3-1-881
claims.
b. Patrick E. Kirrane & David
Mott, c/o Beverly Wood,
Attorney (PW) - File 3-1-887
c. Maria Vergara (PW) -
File 3-1-889
d. Denis & Ruth Muir (PW) -
File 3-1-890
e. Katherine & Lauren Kucher
(PW) - File 3-1-894
9.
Resolutions of Appreciation for
RESOLUTION NO. 6838 -
Members of the Downtown Ad Hoc
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
Retail Committee (P1) - File 9-2-38
ATION TO JUNE ARNEY
a. June Arney
RESOLUTION NO. 6839 -
b. William Bielser
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
c. Irving Chapman
ATION TO WILLIAM
d. Donald Dickenson
BIELSER
e. Bob Hoffmann
f. Warren Robinson
RESOLUTION NO. 6840 -
g. Lynn Sedway
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
h. Buz Thiercof
ATION TO IRVING CHAPMAN
i. Robert Beyer
RESOLUTION NO. 6841 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
ATION TO DONALD
DICKENSON
RESOLUTION NO. 6842 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
ATION TO BOB HOFFMANN
RESOLUTION NO. 6843 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
ATION TO WARREN
ROBINSON
RESOLUTION NO. 6844 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
ATION TO LYNN SEDWAY
RESOLUTION NO. 6845 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
ATION TO BUZ THIERCOF
RESOLUTION NO. 6846 -
RESOLUTION OF APPRECI-
ATION TO ROBERT BEYER
10.
Resolution Appropriating Unappro-
RESOLUTION NO. 6847 -
priated Revenues (Fin) - File 8-14
APPROPRIATING UNAPPRO-
PRIATED REVENUES AS OF
JUNE 30, 1984
11.
Resolution Amending the 1983/84
RESOLUTION NO. 6848 -
Proposition 4 Appropriation
AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS
Limitation (Fin) - File 8-14 x
LIMIT FOR 1983/84
8-5 x 9-4
12.
Resolution Adopting the 1984/85
RESOLUTION NO. 6849 -
Appropriation Limitation (Fin) -
ESTABLISHING APPROP-
File 8-14 x 8-5 x 9-4
RIATIONS LIMIT FOR
1984/85 (at
$14,054,600)
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13. Request for Approval to Close Civic
Center Drive for About One Hour on
Saturday, June 30, 1984, for a One
Mile Race to Commemorate the 1984
Summer Olympic Games (PD) -
File 11-19 x 9-3-30
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Approved staff recom-
mendation.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor
Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner (Only from portion of minutes of
regular Council meeting of May 7, 1984
through Item No. 22, due to absence from
meeting)
6. REPORT ON INTERCHANGE FUNDING POLICY BY CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION (PW) - File 11-16 x 171
The California Transportation Commission has adopted a policy for
the funding of interchanges and crossings on the state highway
system. The policy is based on the recognition that all funding for
the construction of public improvements is severely limited. The
Commission found it necessary to identify those categories of
interchanges and crossings that would have first call on state and
federal funds. At the same time, it also found it important to
assure equity in identifying interchange and crossing projects where
local public and/or private participation were possible.
A principal problem for local jurisdictions is one of equity.
Without any guidelines, some jurisdictions were participating at a
very high level for an interchange improvement, while another
jurisdiction may have received a similar interchange improvement
without any participation.
The adopted interchange and crossing funding policy includes the
following provisions:
A. Interchanges and crossings constructed as part of a new
state highway would be fully funded with state and federal
funds.
B. Interchanges and crossings rebuilt as a result of the
widening of a state highway would also be fully funded with
state and federal funds.
C. Interchanges and connections between two state highway
routes would be fully funded with state and federal funds.
D. Interchanges and crossings called for in freeway agreements
or other documents would be funded as called for in that
documentation.
E. Other proposals for new or improved interchanges and cross-
ings on existing state highways would be judged by the
severity of existing congestion and accident rates at that
location.
1. Those suffering the worst accident or congestion rates
would be eligible for full state and federal funding.
2. Those suffering moderate congestion or accident rates
could be funded jointly by the state and local juris-
dictions, or would wait until the priority increased
sufficiently to become eligible for full state and
federal funding.
3. Those experiencing low congestion or accident rates
could be programmed if local or private funding were
available, or could be programmed at a later date
with state, federal and local funds when the severity
of these problems increase.
F. Findings may also be made by the Commission, on an
exception basis, to increase the eligibility for state and
federal funds under one of several circumstances, including a
demonstrated inability of the project to achieve a county's
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minimum allocation, the necessity of the project to capture
all available federal funds, or the critical importance of the
project for statewide objectives other than reducing congestion
and accidents.
In considering the impact of this policy on existing or proposed
projects, it appears as though they would fall into category "E".
The Merrydale Overcrossing clearly relieves congestion and has a
tolerable congestion at this point. The Northgate area plan,
however, identifies that traffic conditions will become intolerable
(Level of Service E) as ultimate buildout occurs. Thus, the precise
participation by CalTrans is subject to further discussions. The
Bellam Boulevard/Highway 17/101 Interchange will also fall under
category E.
The staff recommended that the Council accept this report.
Councilmember Frugoli asked that two Councilmembers work with the
staff to monitor the California Transportation Commission activities
as they relate to the City of San Rafael. It was decided that Mayor
Mulryan and Councilmember Nave would work with the staff.
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to
accept the staff report.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor
Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
14. PUBLIC HEARING - NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT, CIVIC CENTER - NORTHGATE
ASSESSMENT DId'rt iuT: (PW) - File 6-42
a. RESOLUTION DETERMINING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT AND ASSESSMENT
Mayor Mulryan opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director David Bernardi explained that this is the last
step in forming the assessment district for the construction of the
Merrydale Overcrossing. This district is unusual in that the final
protests will be heard, as far as the district is concerned, but the
project will not be advertised to bid or bonds sold for at least one
year. This is being accomplished at this time to meet the conditions
of approval for the project proposed by Equitec on the hill next to
the Velvet Turtle. A grading permit has been issued but not a
building permit. Other participants in the assessment district will
be allowed to proceed with their projects and still meet the con-
ditions of approval. A Request for Qualifications has been submitted
to CalTrans for review, for sub -contracting the engineering part of
the Merrydale Overcrossing. It is anticipated that the design will
be underway in about three months and once the plans and specs are
completed, bids will be called for. By this time next year, the
City will be in a position to sell bonds.
As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Mulryan closed the
public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 6850 - RESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS (CIVIC
CENTER - NORTHGATE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor
Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6851 - RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT AND ASSESSMENT
AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENT (CIVIC CENTER -
NORTHGATE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor
Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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15. PUBLIC HEARING - Z84-4 - REZONING FROM "M" TO P -D DISTRICT FOR
39,300 SQ. FT. HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL CENTER; 530 FRANCISCO
BOULEVARD WEST; REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/McPHAIL'S, C�0 RAY HOFFMAN,
OWNERS; CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, REP.; AP 13-051-06 & 0 (P1) -
File 10-3 x (SRRA) File R-227
Mayor Mulryan opened the public hearing.
City Manager Robert Beyer recommended that the item be continued
indefinitely due to the fact that the zoning change was contingent
with the specifics of the Final Development Plan for McPhail's and
now those plans have changed. It will be brought back to Council at
a later date and the public hearing re -noticed.
Mayor Mulryan closed the public hearing. The Council approved
staff's recommendation to continue the item without motion.
16. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 19, OPEN SPACE, BY ADDING
A NEW SECTION 19.10.070 THERETO ENTITLED: EXCEPTIONS, AND NEW
SECTION 19.10.080 ENTITLED: "APPEALS" - File 13-14-1 x 9-1-2
Mayor Mulryan opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director David Bernardi reported that this item is a
follow-up on a review of a proposed septic tank leachfield in open
space. The City's current Open Space Ordinance does not contain a
provision for an appeal process and this amendment will allow for
that in accordance with various laws. Staff recommends passing the
ordinance to print and, at subsequent meetings, will be bringing the
Council requests for variance for the use of the open space.
There being no comments from the public, the hearing was closed.
The title of the Ordinance was read:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING
TITLE 19, OPEN SPACE OF THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW
SECTION 19.10.070 ENTITLED: EXCEPTIONS, AND NEW SECTION 19.10.080
ENTITLED: "APPEALS"
Councilmember Nave 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. 1486 to print by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor
Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
17. REPORT FROM MAYOR RE STATE OF THE CITY PROGRAM - File 9-1
Mayor Mulryan reported that the concept of a State of the City
Program had been discussed with the Chamber of Commerce President
several months ago. The purpose of the event is to provide a State
of the City Address by the Mayor and a Business Address by the
Chamber of Commerce. This event would be co-sponsored and could
provide awards to the outstanding business person and citizen of the
year. The Chamber has asked for $5,000 to help finance this program.
The Council expressed support for the program. Councilmember Russom
said he felt attention should be paid to ways of bringing a broader
segment of the public into the event.
The program was conceptually approved by the Council without motion,
and staff will be coming back to the Council with a proposed budget.
18. RE UEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEICES ON GRAND AVENUE (PW) - File 11-9
Mayor Mulryan stated that he and Dr. Fred London had met on this
issue previously and at that time the Police Department was asked to
assist by increasing their patrols of the area. Dr. London wrote
again recently, asking to have the problem of speeding in the area
reviewed. Mayor Mulryan explained that he wrote a letter to Dr.
London in which he reviewed the various staff conclusions which
indicated there was a speeding problem and that the way to solve the
problem would be additional traffic enforcement.
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At the time of his letter to Dr. London, additional Police patrol
was requested for the area. Mayor Mulryan said at that time it
was his opinion and that of the staff that this was the best way
to handle the problem of speeding.
Dr. Fred London stated that three years ago residents of the area
met with Councilmembers or their representatives, to discuss this
issue. At that time it was agreed that there was a serious speed-
ing problem and that something must be done. Dr. London said the
reason he is back is that the problem has not begun to be solved.
He said there have been two deaths in his neighborhood in three
years due to speeding.
Dr. London stated that the neighborhood has asked for a crosswalk
at Watt and Grand, as well as a bike/jogging path, to no avail.
Police Chief Henry Ingwersen stated that through an Office of
Traffic Safety grant, the Police Department was able to get three
additional motorcycle Officers. He stated that the problem in the
Dominican area is not one of people speeding, but running the stop
signs. Over 60% of the tickets issued in that area are for running
stops signs. He indicated that the Police Department has stepped
up the enforcement in that neighborhood.
Several residents in the Dominican area including Jim Greenan,
John McCabe, Henry Shultz, Marcia Kupfer, Linda Markwick, Judy
Ingram, Harry Wall and Kathy Martin, spoke in favor of installing
stops :signs in the area. They indicated that there was a serious
problem with speeding; that they were fearful of letting their
children play near the street because of the danger; that there
have been several accidents resulting from speeding in their
neighborhood.
Public Works Director David Bernardi stated that an extensive study
had been done by the Traffic Engineer, which included radar studies.
He said staff felt that a stop sign at Palm and Olive would serve
some purpose.
Traffic Engineer George Gerth reported that from an engineering
standpoint, stop signs have been provers to be an ineffective
method of traffic speed control; -chat the major purpose of stop
signs is to assign the right of way at intersections that have
large traffic volumes. He stated that the percentage of people
who speed or are reckless drivers will generally not stop at the
stop signs.
Staff was directed to look into the matter of a bike/jogging path
on Grand Avenue.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Breiner and
seconded by Councilmember Frugoli, to continue the traffic enforce-
ment in the area; to look at the possibility of new signing
indicating "children at play"; to install stop signs at Palm and
Grand and Olive and Grand, as well as southbound on Grand at Belle;
to install a stop sign at Acacia and Grand on a six month trial
basis; and to work with the Dominican College to help improve the
traffic situation.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
19. STATUS REPORT ON HIGHWAY 101 CORRIDOR PROGRAM (Pl) - File 11-16
Planning Director Anne Moore reported that this report was prepared
at the request of Councilmember Frugoli to advise the Council
of the progress of the Highway 101 Corridor Program. In the coming
weeks the consultant will be proposing some alternatives and soon
the participating parties will need to make formal recommendations
on them.
The Council accepted the report without motion.
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20. RESOLUTION OF FINDINGS DENYING Z83-16 - REZONING FOR AMENDMENT TO
SMITH RANCH MASTER PLAN, "GALLINAS VILLAGE", AREAS 5 AND 12 (Pl) -
File 5-1-290 x 10-3
Mayor Mulryan indicated that the Council has the opportunity to
accept the Resolution of Findings or to reconsider this action,
due to the fact that the proponent has asked the Council to con-
sider some changes in the plan, specifically to increase the
amount of housing and increase the amount of acreage donated to
housing and to have the developer actually construct the housing.
Councilmember Russom stated that he met with Dr. Grausz since the
last meeting and feels his modifications and ideas have execellent
potential for the good of the City.
Councilmember Breiner stated that she is philosophically opposed
to the idea of senior luxury housing being the main portion of
this housing opportunity site in San Rafael.
Councilmember Russom moved and Mayor'-Mulryan seconded, 'to rescind
-the Council's previous action denying the application for Gallinas
Village.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Frugoli, Nave, Russom and Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Nave seconded, to
reconsider the revised plans for Gallinas Village on July 2, 1984.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: CGUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
21. PEACOCK GAP IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PW) - File 6-37
Public Works Director David Bernardi stated that the next to the
last step in setting up the district would be with adoption of
this Resolution to approve the Engineer's Report, appoint the time
and place for hearing protests and calls for bids on the proposed
improvements. He explained that the project consists of five
phases - water tank construction, some water main extensions, sub-
division improvements, Peacock Manor and Peacock Estates, and
widening ofPt. San Po dro Rd. The Engineer's Preliminary Estimate,
including all assessment district financing is $8,876,000.
Councilmember Russom moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to
adopt the Resolution, as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 6852 - RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT ON
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN CITY OF SAN RAFAEL,
PEACOCK GAP IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND APPOINT-
ING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO
SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND CALLING FOR BIDS ON SAID
IMPROVErENTS (PEACOCK GAP IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT)
( August 6, 1984 @ 8:00 PM)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
(Councilmember Frugoli left meeting)
22. BID RESULTS - 552 "B" STREET, SAN RAFAEL - LEASE OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY (RA) - File 2-8-25
Redevelopment Program Manager Howard Ours reported that, as a
result of public advertising, two bids were received for a lease
at 522 "B" Street. The high bidder was Stephen West with a bid
of $2,210 per month. The appraisal the City had done showed a
rental value of approximately $2,000 per month. Staff's recom-
mendation is to pass an Ordinance to print providing for a five
year lease to Mr. West, which could be cancelled with a one-year
notice; lease to be adjusted annually, as discussed.
The title of the Ordinance was read:
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"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEASE OF PUBLIC REAL PROPERTY AT
522 B STREET (A.P. 13-061-40) TO STEPHEN WEST"
Councilmember Breiner moved and Councilmember Nave seconded, to dis-
pense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and refer to
it by title only and pass Charter Ordinance No. 1487 to print by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Nave, Russom & mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Frugoli
(Councilmember Frugoli returned to meeting
RECOMMENDATION RE STREET TO BE NAMED "JENSEN" (CM) - File 11-2
At a previous City Council meeting, staff had presented a number
of alternatives to the Council for its consideration concerning
the renaming of an existing street or the naming of a new street
after former Councilmember Fred Jensen. It was suggested that the
newly constructed private street in the Grove Hill Development be
named after Mr. Jensen. The Council asked staff to contact the
developer to see if this was feasible. The developer indicated
he was willing to name the street after Mr. Jensen.
Mr. Clifford Elbing, Chairman of the Committee to Name a Street
for Fred Jensen, of a San Rafael citizens group, asked that the
Council consider using "Drive" or "Way" after "Jensen", instead
of "Street."
Councilmember Nave moved and Councilmember Russom seconded, to
approve naming the newly constructed private roadway within the
Grove Hill Development as "Jensen Way".
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
REPORT RE CLOSED SESSION POLICY (CA) - File 9-1-2 x 9-3-16
City Attorney Peter Muzio stated to the Council that this item is
on the agenda for the Council to consider whether or not it wants
to adopt policies on the procedural aspects of closed session
meetings. He is raising the question that once the decision is
made to hold a closed session, to what extent should disclosure
be made as to the subject matter in those sessions and the method
of disclosure. As outlined in the report, there is a wide range
of discretion in deciding what and how much to disclose. The
Council is required to discuss, in general terms, the subject
matter it intends to discuss (either before or after holding a
closed session.) Once it is concluded, the Council is required
to disclose action taken regarding personnel issues.
City Attorney Muzio said there are three separate issues: (1)
Whether the Council wants to identify by name items to be discussed
at the closed sesssion, (2) Should the Council disclose actions
taken? (3) Who speaks for the Council if it elects to disclose
an action of closed session?
After discussion, the Council agreed to (1) identify all items
by name except those deemed particularly sensitive by the Council,
(2) disclose any actions taken unless deemed particularly sensitive
by the Council, and (3) have Mayor Mulryan be the spokesman for
the Council regarding closed sessions, and in his absence, the City
Manager would serve as the spokesman.
The Council also agreed to hold its closed sessions prior to the
Redevelopment Agency meetings at 7:00. If the closed sessions go
beyond 7:30 p.m., they will be continued until after the Council
meeting.
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REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: (a.) CIVIC CENTER NORTH
(b.) GALLINAS VILLAGE (c.) 1600 SECOND STREET (CM) - File 9-1-3
Councilmember Breiner reported that the Development Review Com-
mittee reviewed the 1600 Second Street project. The current
proposal consists of 25 rental units (eight studio apartments,
13 one -bedroom apartments, and 4 two-bedroom apartments) ranging
in size from approximately 500 square feet to 800 square feet.
One of the 25 units is specifically designed as a handicapped unit.
This proposal utilizes ,the same building footprint and general site
design as the office building approved for the property in 1978.
The Development Review Committee felt the project deserved to go
through the process.
The Civic Center North and Gallinas Village projects will be on
the July 2, 1984 agenda.
The Council accepted the report without motion.
INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS ON TAMALPAIS AVENUE AND "C" STREET
SOUTH OF THIRD STREET (PW) - File 11-18
Public Works Director David Bernardi stated that the Public Works
Department has determined a need to install parking meters on
previously unmetered portions of Tamalpais Avenue between Fourth
Street and Mission Avenue and on "C" Street between Second and
Third Streets. This action will allow more efficient control of
the on -street parking in these areas.
RESOLUTION NO. 6853 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TWO AND TEN HOUR
METER LIMITS ON TAMALPAIS AVENUE
AYES: COUNCILMEM13ERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6854 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TEN HOUR PARKING METER
LIMITS ON "C" STREET
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILr4EMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MODIFICATION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE WESTERLY END OF
MANUEL T. FREITAS PARKWAY (PW) File -11-8
Traffic Engineer George Gerth stated that when a bicycle path was
proposed for construction in 1976 at the viesterly end of Manuel T.
Freitas Parkway, the City Council passed a "no parking at at time"
restriction for the same area. The parking restriction was
requested by various property owners in Green Oaks to control
loitering and other social problems. In addition, fire danger was
a great concern at that time.
There have been a few complaints each year from persons who felt
it was an inconvenience to have to park further down the hill when
they wanted to access the open space. A request was received from
Kathy Horowitz who asked that the restrictions be modified. The
Traffic Safety Committee proposes that (a) unrestricted parking be
provided between Arlene Terrace and Iris Lane (b) parking be pro-
hibited from the end of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway easterly 50 feet
(c) parking be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
6:00 a.m. between the end of the NO PARKING zone in (b) above and
Arlene Terrace.
Several persons, both for and against lifting the present restric-
tions, were heard. After much discussion, Councilmember Breiner
moved and Councilmember Frugoli seconded, to approve the recom-
mendation of the Traffic Committee and staff on a six-month trial
basis.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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28. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFYING PARKING AT THE FIFTH AVENUE AND
LOOTENS PARKING LOT (BEHIND 1,4ACY'S) FROM TEN (10) HOUR METERS TO
TWO (2) HOUR METERS (PW) - File 11-18
The existing City parking lot at Fifth Avenue and Lootens Place
has a combination of 13 two hour limit meters and 16 ten hour
limit meters. The Downtown Parking District Advisory Committee
has recommended that this lot be converted to all two hour limit
meters. As this lot is quite close to the downtown core, the change
is consistent with the City's objective of providing long term
parking in fringe areas or the parking structure at Third and A
Streets.
Councilmember Frugoli objected to removal of all the ten-hour meters
because he felt some should be left for the employees who work in
that area. It was explained that with the addition of the 26 monthly
spaces in the parking structure and additional ten --hour meters on
Tamalpais Avenue, there would be ample areas to park for the
employees in the downtown.
Councilmember Nave moved and Councilmember Breiner seconded, to
adopt a Resolution designating all parking stalls in the Fifth and
Lootens parking lot as two-hour limit meters, on a six-month trial
basis.
RESOLUTION NO. 6855 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TWO HOUR PARKING METER
LIMITS IN THE FIFTH AVENUE AND LOOTENS PLACE
PARKING LOT (On a 6 -Mo. trial basis)
AYES: COUNCIL31EMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Nave, Russom & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEML;ERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
29. REPORT RE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS(CM) - File 9-2
City Manager Robert Beyer explained that some time back the Council
had asked for staff to review the present structure of the City's
boards, commissions and ad hoc committees and to give an analysis
of their purpose, effectiveness and whether or not they should be
continued. He suggested that the Council might want to reagendize
this matter for some time in September after the various boards
commissions and committees have had an opportunity to review the
report and provide comments.
It was agreed, without motion, to bring the matter back to the
Council at an undetermined date in September.
ADD ITEM
RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING THE'SIGNING OF AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SUPPLEMENT NO. 6 TO
LOCAL AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT NO. 04-5043, PROJECT NO. ER -1127(2)
(PW) - File 4-8-19
City Manager Robert Beyer stated that this was a Resolution author-
izing the signing of an agreement with CalTrans in order to allow
for the construction of the slide repair at the end of San Pedro
Road. The money (completely federally funded) has been authorized
and they are ready to award bids within the next few days.
Councilmember Frugoli moved and Councilmember Nave seconded to
adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 6856 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AGREE-
MENT WITH -STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR SUPPLEMENT NO. 6 TO LOCAL
AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT NO. 04-5043, PROJECT
NO. ER-1127(2)(Restoration of No.San Pedro Rd.
at PM 6.1 in the City of San Rafael)
CLOSED SESSION
30. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION - File 7-1-31 x 125 x 13-14-2
The Council reconvened and authorized the settlement of Workers
Compensation claim in the name of Gerald Souza. It also authorized
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litigation re: Litchfield sign.
JEN . LEONCINI, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1984
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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