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AGENDA
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 1400 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
Members of the public may speak on Agenda items.
OPEN SESSION COUNCIL CHAMBER 6:30 PM
Mayor Boro to announce Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE ROOM 201 6:30 PM
. Conference with Labor Negotiators Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
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Negotiators: Jim Schutz, Leslie Loomis, Cindy Mosser, Rob Epstein,
Ken Nordhoff
Employee Organization(s):
Western Council of Engineers
Assn. of Confidential Employees
San Rafael Police Mid-Management Assn. SEIU Miscellaneous & Supervisory
San Rafael Police Association SEIU Child Care Unit
Unrepresented Management
Unrepresented Mid-Management
Elected City Clerk and Elected Part-Time City Attorney
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:00 PM
THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING IS RESERVED FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
URGENCY MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA. PRESENTATIONS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO ONE MINUTE. ALL
MATTERS REQUIRING A RESPONSE WILL BE REFERRED TO STAFF FOR REPLY IN WRITING AND/OR PLACED ON A
FUTURE MEETING AGENDA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK BEFORE MEETING.
CONSENT CALENDAR: RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE TO BE APPROVED BY ONE APPROVAL OF THE
MOTION, UNLESS SEPARATE ACTION IS REQUIRED ON A PARTICULAR ITEM: FOLLOWING ACTION:
2. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 6, 2009 (CC) Approve as submitted.
3. Accept report.
Report on Annual Filings Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700,
Statement of Economic Interests for Designated Employees, Including
Consultants, Design Review Board, Downtown Business Improvement District
Board, Geotechnical Review Board, and Park and Recreation Commission (CC)
4. Resolutions of Appreciation for Members of the Green Ribbon Committee Adopt Resolutions (24).
and Green Teams (CD)
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table in front of the Council Chamber prior to the meeting.
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To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested
to refrain from wearing scented products.
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5. Summary of Legislation Affecting San Rafael (CM) Approve staff recommendation.
6. Resolution Approving Acceptance and Use of a Marin Community Adopt Resolution.
Foundation Grant in th
Education Program (CS)
Learning to Look
7. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending March, 2009 (Fin) Accept report.
8. Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Borrowing of Funds for Fiscal year Adopt Resolution.
2009-2010; the Issuance and Sale of a 2009-2010 Tax and Revenue
Anticipation Note and Participation in the California Communities Cash Flow
Financing Program (Fin)
9. Resolution Approving a Voluntary Retirement Separation Program for Adopt Resolution.
Eligible City Employees (MS)
10. ent System (PARS) Adopt Resolution.
Defined Contribution Plan (MS)
11. Resolution Approving Use of Bay Area Community Resources Grant Funds Adopt Resolution.
in the Amount of $7,500 for Alcohol Compliance Check Operations by June
30, 2009 and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Memorandum of
Understanding (PD)
12. Resolution of Appreciation for Beth Minka, Employee of the Quarter Ending Adopt Resolution.
March, 2009 (PD)
13. Resolution Approving Use of State Homeland Security Funds in the Amount Adopt Resolution.
of $38,715 for Equipment Purchase (PD)
14. Report on Bid Opening and Resolution Awarding Contract for Third Street & Adopt Resolution.
Union Street Improvement Project, Project No.: 11025, to Ghilotti
Construction in the Amount of $718,733.08 (Bid Opening held on April 15,
2009) (PW)
15. Accept Completion of the 2008 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Project # 15006) Accept report.
and Authorize the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion (PW)
16. Resolution Approving the Dedication of 2,480 Square Feet of City Owned Adopt Resolution.
-101-07 to the Public Right-Of-
Way, and Authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to Execute and
Record any Documents that may be Required to Effectuate such Dedication
(PW)
17. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Street Resurfacing American Approve staff recommendation.
Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 Project #11108, and Authorize the
City Clerk to Call for Bids (PW)
18. Resolution of Appreciation for Tallia Hart, Retiring President/CEO, San Adopt Resolution.
Rafael Chamber of Commerce (RA)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
19. Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Police Office Eric Huot, Employee of the Quarter Ending December,
2008 (PD)
Explanation: Mayor Boro to make presentation.
20. Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Beth Minka, Administrative Technician, Employee of the Quarter
Ending March, 2009 (PD)
Explanation: Mayor Boro to make presentation.
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21. Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Tallia Hart, Retiring President/CEO, San Rafael Chamber of
Commerce (RA)
Explanation: Mayor Boro to make presentation.
PUBLIC HEARING:
22.Consideration of San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan (CD)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend adoption of Resolution.
SPECIAL COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS:
23.Presentation of Resolutions of Appreciation to Members of the Green Ribbon Committee and Green Teams (CD)
Explanation: Mayor Boro to make presentations.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
24.Report and Recommendation Regarding Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Public Safety
Byrne JAG Competitive Grant (PD)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Accept report and provide direction to staff.
APPEAL HEARING:
25. Appeal Hearing721
Appeal of the Planning Commission
Resolution Denying, Without Prejudice, a Sign Program (SR08-070), an Exception (EX09-002), and an
Environmental and Design Review Permit Amendment (ED08-
Colors on an Existing Bulk Retail/motel Development; APN: 014-204-11; General Commercial (GC) District; Perry
Litchfield, Owner; Robert Rogers for Barber Sign Co., Applicant; Martin J. Malkin for Perry Litchfield, Appellant; File
No.: Appeal (AP09-001) (CD)
Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend adoption of Resolution.
26.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: (Including AB 1234 Reports on Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)
27.
ADJOURNMENT:
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