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SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
1400 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
OPEN SESSION – THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL – 6:00 PM
1. Mayor Phillips to announce Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION – THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL – 6:00 PM
2. Closed Session:
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Barron v. City of San Rafael, Marin County Superior Court No. CIV1702502
b. Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Gerstle Park Sidewalk Solutions v. City of San Rafael, Marin County Superior Court No. CIV
1702742
c. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) – Initiation of Litigation (One case)
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION – 7:00 PM
The public is welcome to address the City Council at this time on matters not on the agenda that are
within its jurisdiction. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the City
Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it
determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose
following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than two minutes and should be
respectful to the community.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
3. City Manager’s Report:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The opportunity for public comment on consent calendar items will occur prior to the City Council’s
vote on the Consent Calendar. The City Council may approve the entire consent calendar with one
action. In the alternative, items on the Consent Calendar may be removed by any City Council or staff
member, for separate discussion and vote.
4. Consent Calendar Items:
2
a. Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes of City Council / Successor Agency Regular and Special Meetings of
Monday, August 19, 2019 (CC)
Recommended Action – Approve as submitted
b. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Vacancies
Call for Applications to Fill Three Four-Year Terms and One Alternate Four-Year Term
on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to the End of November 2023 Due
to the Expiration of Terms of Marc Solomon, Philip Mooney, Jim Geraghty and
Alternate Member Barry Bergman (CC)
Recommended Action – Approve as submitted
c. Alarm Ordinance Adoption
Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance 1973: An Ordinance of the City of
San Rafael Amending Chapter 8.20 of the San Rafael Municipal Code Regulating
Intrusion Detection Alarm Systems (PD)
Recommended Action – Final Adoption of Ordinance 1973
d. Traffic Safety Grants
Resolution Approving Use of State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds in
the Amount of $100,000 for the “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” (“STEP”)
Grant from October 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2020, and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement and Any Other Documents Related to the
Grant (PD)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
e. FY 2019-20 Fleet Vehicle Purchases
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase One Parking Services
Enforcement Vehicle and Two Public Works Vehicles, Including Outfitting, For a Total
Not to Exceed Amount of $242,900 (PW)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
f. City Hall Switchgear Replacement Project
Accept Completion of the City Hall Switchgear Replacement Project (City Project No.
11304), and Authorize the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion (PW)
Recommended Action – Approve staff recommendation
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5. Special Presentations:
a. Presentation of a Proclamation for National Preparedness Month
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
6. Other Agenda Items:
3
a. Regional Wildfire Prevention
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Informational Report (FD)
Recommended Action – Accept report
b. Housing Development Challenges
Informational Report on the Challenges to Approving and Developing Housing (CD)
Recommended Action – Accept report
c. Grand Jury Report: “Marin’s Telecommunications Disconnect”
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the City’s Response to
the June 13, 2019 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled, “Marin’s
Telecommunications Disconnect” (CM)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
(including AB 1234 Reports on Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)
7. Councilmember Reports:
SAN RAFAEL SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
1. Consent Calendar: - None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be
available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 209, 1400 Fifth Avenue, and placed with other agenda-related materials on
the table in front of the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be
requested by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing Lindsay.lara@cityofsanrafael.org or using the California Telecommunications
Relay Service by dialing “711”, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats
upon request. Public transportation is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 22 or 23. Paratransit is available by calling
Whistlestop. Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend
the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products.