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In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, Monday, November 19,
1984 at 7:55 P.M.
Special Joint
Meeting: Present: Lawrence Mulryan, Agency Chairman/Mayor
Dorothy L. Breiner, Agency Member/Councilmember
Richard Nave, Agency Member/Councilmember
Jerry Russom, Agency Member/Councilmember
Absent: Gary R. Frugoli, Agency Member/Councilmember
APPROVAL OF PHASE III DESIGN FOR DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION CENTER (PW) -
File R-81 x SRCC 140 x 112-2
Public Works Director Bernardi reported that the concept plan was being
presented on the Phase III report for the Transporation Center, and that
also the Council /Agency had some concerns regarding the use of the
site or the solving of bus weaving movements on city streets, parking for
the District operating staff and parking for any possible second floor
use that might occur on the site. As a result of meetings and corres-
pondence with District staff, meetings have taken place with the Council's
sub -committee and the District sub -committee, and the concerns have been
worked out. In the area of the bus weaving movements, instead of 16
movements, it has worked out to 8 movements; the District operating staff
which would take up 6 parking spaces will now use the CalTrans viaduct
parking and the use of the second floor parking will be provided under
the CalTrans viaduct also. Mr. Bernardi indicated that Bridge District
Boardmember Paul Bettini has assured the Council that if the Agency/Council
felt the second floor use was not appropriate, that those details can be
worked out during the next phase. Mr. Bernardi noted that inherent in the
endorsement is the understanding that the City's concerns regarding the
Center's operation and parking demand will continue to be addressed in
future phases of the project.
Agency Member /Counci lmember Breiner suggestedthat wording be made apart
of the recommendation that the Airporter Service would be on a six-month
trial basis., should their use ever need to be eliminated for whatever
problems that may arise.
Mr. Peter Dyson of the Bridge District was asked how long would it seem
feasible to allow parking for the limited use of the overnight Airporter
usage at the center. Mr. Dyson responded that the Airporter would have
to have input before he could have an answer. He continued further that
CalTrans and the City would work together on the use of the parking lot
under the freeway, because the Bridge District is not involved.
Member Breiner indicated it was her impression that the Airporter wants
to use San Rafael as a one-stop point and asked for comments. Mr. Dyson
related that following the last meeting, the Airporter president visited
the Bridge District and stressed that they are interested in following
through, and hoped to have the opportunity to use the Center as a pick-up
point. They visualize having a van rather than a bus, although a bus
is in the design. Presently, they have a van running to the Clarion Hotel
in Terra Linda and they would like that van to be able to stop off at the
Transportation Center.
Member Breiner wanted it clear that the City would have control if it was
found that Airporter usage was creating a problem with the viaduct parking.
City Manager Beyer responded to Member Breiner's statement that details
to that effect could be put into the Cooperation Agreement.
Member/Councilmember Breiner moved and Member /Coun ci lmember Russom seconded,
to approve the staff's recommendation, endorsing the concept plan of the
Transportation Center as described in the Phase III report, with the
understanding that the City's concern regarding the Center's operation
and parking demands continue to be addressed in future phases of the
project. Member/Councilmember Breiner asked that the Airporter Service
be included in future reports re scheduling them on a 6 -month trial basis
at the Center.
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AYES: MEMBERS: Breiner, Nave, Russom and Chairman Mulryan
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Frugoli
The joint meeting adjourned to the regular City Council meeting at
8:00 P.M.
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JEANN&W. LEONCINI, A ency Secretary/City Clerl
APPROVED THIS DAY OF
AGENCY CHAIRMAN/MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEI
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