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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL. MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010 AT 8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael City Council
Also Present: Ken Nordhoff, City Manager
Robert F. Epstein, City Attorney
Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk
Members of the public may speak on Agenda items.
OPEN SESSION — COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 7:00 PM
Mayor Boro announced Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 — 7:00 PM
Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
Damon Connolly, Vice -Mayor
Greg Brockbank, Councilmember
Barbara Heller, Councilmember
Marc Levine, Councilmember
Absent: None
Conference with Labor Negotiators— Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
Negotiators: Jim Schutz, Leslie Loomis, Cindy Mosser, Robert Epstein, Ken Nordhoff
Employee Organization(s):
San Rafael Fire Chief Officers' Assn.
San Rafael Firefighters' Assn.
San Rafael Police Mid -Management Assn.
San Rafael Police Association
Western Council of Engineers
Local 1 - Confidential
SEIU Miscellaneous & Supervisory
SEIU Child Care Unit
Unrepresented Management
Unrepresented Mid -Management
Elected City Clerk and Elected Part -Time City Attorney
City Attorney, Robert Epstein announced that no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:22 PM
Bankinq Reform / Glass-Steaqall Act: - File 9-1
Summer Shields, candidate for U.S. Congress in the 8t" Congressional District, requested that the City Council support
the reimplementation of the Glass-Steagall Act.
Courtnev Jones, "Summer Shields for Congress Campaign" requested that the City Council consider supporting the
resolution separating investment banking from commercial banking.
Special Meetinqs / Mi Pueblo Market / Marin Square -Sutter Health / Measure C / Red Liqht Cameras: - File 9-1
Barry Taranto stated that voting on City Council appointments to Boards and Commissions should be held in public and
that more advance noticing of Special Study Sessions and Special Meetings be provided.
He expressed appreciation to the City Council for approving the Mi Pueblo market in the Canal neighborhood, which he
believed to be a wonderful store. He requested that the issue of zoning at Marin Square be evaluated, offered
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.
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3064 (voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request.
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(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.
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congratulations on the passing of Measure C — Library Parcel Tax - and requested that there be more disclosure on the
success of red light cameras.
Councilmember Brockbank moved and Councilmember Connolly seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
CONSENT CALENDAR: RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE TO BE APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTION:
APPROVED BY ONE MOTION, UNLESS SEPARATE ACTION IS
REQUIRED ON A PARTICULAR ITEM:
Approval of Minutes of Annual Joint Dinner Meeting held on Minutes approved as submitted.
May 19, 2010 (CC)
Resolution Noticing Review of the City's Conflict of Interest
RESOLUTION NO. 12977
Code, Directing the City Clerk to Advise Departments to
RESOLUTION NOTICING REVIEW OF THE
Review the List of Designated Positions and Disclosure
CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE,
Categories, and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare Any
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVISE
Necessary Revisions to Said Code (CA) — File 9-4-3
CITY DEPARTMENTS TO REVIEW THE
LIST OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE ANY NECESSARY REVISIONS
TO SAID CODE
4. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 12978
Between the City and Donald Cherin Regarding Future RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
Annexation of Real Property at 43 Fairway Drive, APN 016- TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
031-05, to the City of San Rafael (CA) — File 5-2-116 THE CITY AND DONALD CHERIN
REGARDING FUTURE ANNEXATION OF
REAL PROPERTY AT 43 FAIRWAY DRIVE,
APN 016-031-05, TO THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL
Resolutions of Appreciation for Four (4) Volunteers of Special RESOLUTION NO. 12979
Merit: Matthew Amis, Effie Lee, Sharlene Moss and Joanne RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
Doyle (CM) — File 102 VOLUNTEER, MATTHEW AMIS
RESOLUTION NO. 12980
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
VOLUNTEER, JOANNE DOYLE
RESOLUTION NO. 12981
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
VOLUNTTER, EFFIE LEE
RESOLUTION NO. 12982
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO
VOLUNTEER, SHARLENE MOSS
Second Readinq and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 1882 — Approved final adoption of Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 1882.
SAN RAFAEL AMENDING SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 14 —ZONING, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING
SELECTED CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS TO: a) CORRECT
ERRORS AND INTERNAL INCONSISTENCIES; b) DELETE
OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; c) UPDATE ZONING FOR
SELECTED PROPERTIES ON THE CITY -ADOPTED
ZONING MAP; d) EXPAND AND MODIFY LAND USE
DEFINITIONS; e) INCORPORATE PROVISIONS TO
ADDRESS A STATE -MANDATE FOR WATER
CONSERVATION; AND f) AMEND PROVISIONS AND LAND
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USE REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS CITY BUDGET CUTS
AND TO ASSIST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN
RESPONSE TO A NATIONWIDE ECONOMIC RECESSION
(ZO09-001) (CD) — File 10-1 x 10-2
Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending May, 2010 (Fin)
— File 8-18 x 8-9
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Pertaining to
Compensation and Working Conditions for Employees
Represented by San Rafael Police Mid -Management
Association (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (MS) —
File 7-8-5
Accepted Monthly Investment Report for
month ending May, 2010, as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 12983
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE
COMPENSATION AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY SAN RAFAEL POLICE
MID MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute the Contract RESOLUTION NO. 12984
with DataTicket, Inc. to Provide Citation Processing for RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
Parking Services (MS) — File 4-3-397 x 9-3-87 MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
WITH DATATICKET, INC. TO PROVIDE
CITATION PROCESSING FOR PARKING
SERVICES
10. Resolution Approving and Supporting Camp Chance 2010
(PD) —File 9-3-30
11. Adoption of Plans and Specifications for Santa Margarita Park
Tennis and Basketball Courts Rehabilitation and Authorization
for the City Clerk to Call for Bids (PW) — File 4-1-618
12. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement Between the Transportation Authority of Marin
(TAM) and the City of San Rafael for 1-580/101 Connector
Project Public Outreach and Right -of -Way Funding (PW) —
File 170
13. a) Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the
Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the City of
San Rafael for Maintenance of Puerto Suello Hill Multi -
Use Path (PW) — File 170
b) Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the
Department of Transportation, State of California, and the
City of San Rafael, for Maintenance of Puerto Suello Hill
Multi -Use Path (PW) — File 171
14. Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Property Purchase
Agreement with the Viola Bellach Cole Family Limited
Partnership for the Purchase of a Portion of Property Located
at 777 Francisco Blvd. East for Right -of -Way Purposes in
Connection with the Medway/Canal Enhancement Project,
RESOLUTION NO. 12985
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND
SUPPORTING CAMP CHANCE 2010
Approved staff recommendation.
RESOLUTION NO. 12986
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY OF MARIN (TAM) AND THE
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 1-580/101
CONNECTOR PROJECT PUBLIC
OUTREACH AND RIGHT OF WAY
FUNDING
a) RESOLUTION NO. 12987
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF
MARIN AND THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
FOR MAINTENANCE OF PUERTO
SUELLO HILL MULTI -USE PATH
b) RESOLUTION NO. 12988
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL FOR MAINTENANCE OF
PUERTO SUELLO HILL MULTI -USE
PATH
RESOLUTION NO. 12989
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF THE PROPERTY PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE VIOLA BELLACH
COLE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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and Acceptance of the Grant Deed for Such Property (PW) —
File 2-1-84 x 12-18-15
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 777 FRANCISCO
BOULEVARD EAST FOR RIGHT OF WAY
PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MEDWAY/CANAL ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
GRANT DEED FOR SUCH PROPERTY
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
15. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION TO VOLUNTEERS (CM) — FILE 102
Mayor Boro stated that Cory Bytof, Volunteer Program Coordinator, could not be in attendance due to illness.
Mayor Boro invited Matthew Amis, Concierge Volunteer, to the podium and quoted from the Resolution of
Appreciation:
"Matthew Amis has donated thousands of hours as a Concierge Volunteer at the San Rafael City Hall Lobby since
2004;
Matthew is dependable, enthusiastic and always ready to help, is a relied upon volunteer for department tasks, and
is willing to go the extra mile for staff and visitors including recruiting other volunteers for the Concierge desk;
While an outstanding volunteer for the City, Matthew also volunteers with the elderly, has volunteered at the Red
Cross and a local youth center, and since 1997 has been a volunteer sound engineer for Channel 26, now co -
producing his own music show; and
Matthew is a stellar example of a volunteer who is always ready to reach out a hand to aid his fellow man."
On behalf of the community of San Rafael and the San Rafael City Council, Mayor Boro thanked and congratulated
Matthew Amis for his tireless and selfless efforts on behalf of the City of San Rafael.
Inviting Effie Lee to the podium, Mayor Boro quoted:
"Effie Lee has donated countless hours while serving and chairing numerous committees for the San Rafael
Goldenaires Senior Citizens organization for twelve years;
Effie has been President for two terms, became Treasurer when the former treasurer retired, and assisted in
replacing the organization's financial records from hand-written to the automated QuickBooks;
Effie has helped with the City's theatre productions sponsored by the Community Services Department, has been a
trip escort for senior tours, and has served as chairperson of the cafe at the Goldenaires Annual Craft Fair; and
While an outstanding volunteer for the City, Effie is also an active member of the Widow Persons Association of
California, Chapter 16, and an Executive Steering Committee Member of the Marin County Senior Information Fair
where she is responsible for over fifty volunteers;
Effie is a reliable, supportive, creative, flexible, accommodating, caring and dedicated volunteer."
Indicating the City Council was very proud of her, Mayor Boro thanked Effie Lee for all she had done.
Inviting Sharlene Moss to the podium, Mayor Boro quoted from the Resolution of Appreciation:
"Sharlene Moss has been a vital member of the West End Neighborhood Association Board, acting as President for
over three years, and increasing active membership by 300% since that time;
Sharlene has organized Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for many members of the
neighborhood and has participated in other disaster readiness activities, such as being a trainer in the Get Ready
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program, as well as serving as President of the countywide CERT Coalition;
She has shown a passion for the quality of life in her neighborhood and community, going out of her way to make a
difference on various issues, including beautifying the median strip along West End Avenue — turning an eyesore
into a place of beauty — and removing graffiti and volunteering for cleanup days throughout San Rafael;
Sharlene played an important role in helping businesses volunteer for the West End Village Reopening Celebration,
she represents the West End at City Manager neighborhood meetings, and is an active participant in the
Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods;
Sharlene uses her creative spirit and natural leadership talents to inspire others, which has helped connect
neighbors and build friendships through the many West End Neighborhood activities."
On behalf of the City Council and the San Rafael community, Mayor Bro congratulated and thanked Sharlene
Moss.
Mayor Boro presented each volunteer with a City of San Rafael pin.
Reporting that Joanne Doyle was unable to be in attendance, Mayor Boro quoted from the Resolution of
Appreciation:
"Joanne Doyle has served as both City Hall Concierge and volunteer with the San Rafael Fire Department for
several years; and
Joanne is a valued literature volunteer for the Fire Department, putting together thousands of packets and folders
for the Vegetation Management program: and
Joanne has become an integral contributor for both City Hall and the Fire Department."
Mayor Boro requested that Fire Chief Gray ensure Joanne Doyle received the Resolution of Appreciation
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16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION LEVYING AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING
AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 (RA) — FILE 183 x 224
Mayor Boro declared the public hearing opened.
Economic Development Coordinator, Katie Korzun, stated the Redevelopment Agency's annual assessment
process started a month ago when Council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to levy the assessment. The
item was published in the Marin Independent Journal in compliance with notice requirements. She explained that in
order to finalize the assessment it was necessary to hold this public hearing, ascertain whether there were protests,
adjust the project if needed and levy the assessment.
Mr. Korzun reported that the assessment was the same as always - half the business license fee - and collected
when business license fees were paid. She explained that the fees go to the Business Improvement District, which
currently receives approximately $13,000, and together with their other moneys forms the total budget for the very
active Business Improvement District.
Nick Kailas, San Rafael resident, requested clarification on the amounts small and large businesses typically paid.
Ms. Korzun explained that this was only on a portion of downtown and for a subset of merchants — approximately
147 businesses. She confirmed that the business license fee was based on gross receipts of the business and was
on a sliding scale; therefore, a large business would pay approximately $200 - $300 annually; however, most of the
assessments were substantially smaller.
There being no further comment from the audience, Mayor Boro closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Connolly moved and Councilmember Heller seconded, to adopt the resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 12990 — RESOLUTION LEVYING AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
DOWNTOWN PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2010-11
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
17. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND MARINWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES (FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011) (FD) —
FILE 4-10-130 x 9-3-31
Fire Chief Christopher Gray stated that before the City Council this evening was a recommendation to adopt a
resolution to continue the relationship between the City of San Rafael and the Marinwood Community Services
District and the provision of fire services to the northern portion of San Rafael. There had been a reciprocal
arrangement with Marinwood dating back to 1973, and in 1994 the City initiated paying for services by Marinwood
when Station #3 was closed on Joseph Court. He indicated that the relationship had worked well for both agencies
over the years and had been paid for in the last two years at an approximate cost of $275,000.
Chief Gray explained that in May, 2010 a report was accepted which was completed by the Matrix Consulting
Group who conducted a lengthy analysis of fire service protection to both the Community Services District and the
City of San Rafael on the value and cost of the shared services and generated a number of recommendations.
Subsequent to the recommendations a working group was established which included Mayor Boro and Vice -Mayor
Connolly, together with Mr. Nordhoff, City Manager, Charles Daniels, Fire Commission Chair, Chief Gray and
similar representatives of the Marinwood Community Services District.
Chief Gray reported that a bridge agreement had been generated, which they believed was beneficial to both San
Rafael and Marinwood, that would allow time for the group to continue its work. Additionally a mutually agreed
upon plan had been established that set forth some very deliberate actions and specific timeframes that would
afford an improved service level in the future.
Chief Gray stated that the provision of the plan being pursued and the option being recommended by the Matrix
Group was one in which San Rafael would provide fire protection services for Marinwood, which had a number of
advantages. He indicated that the agreement under consideration this evening would increase the cost of services
from $275,000 to $300,000 for the one-year period and staff believed it prudent under the circumstances of
continued cooperation and an effort towards regionalized fire service in the Central Marin area in the future that the
resolution be adopted.
Mr. Nordhoff added that the City Clerk had distributed a signed copy of the working group plan to the City Council
which staff had been working diligently on under the leadership of Mayor Boro and Vice -Mayor Connolly. He
believed it to be an important document in the sense that there were 10 signatures on the agreement, indicating a
series of steps that needed to be taken in a fairly short period of time to accomplish some specific tasks, beginning
with work the group would continue to do at the next meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. He added that the
District Board would consider the same agreement and would have a copy of the same work group plan for their
meeting on June 29, 2010. Mr. Nordhoff anticipated that the District Board would also extend the agreement.
Stating that the agreement would give the City another year to work out a mutual agreement to the benefit of both
groups, Councilmember Heller inquired whether it would actually take a further twelve months, or whether a new
agreement sooner would cut the current cost.
Referring to the agreement extension language, Mr. Nordhoff noted San Rafael had given itself the ability, if
needed, to accelerate the termination of this contract should the two parties reach another agreement. Believing it
would not take twelve months, he indicated that in moving forward with a different arrangement, with perhaps
bringing in employees from another organization, a "meet and confer" process would need to be conducted, which
would be factored in over the next twelve months.
Mr. Nordhoff confirmed that the District currently had eleven employees.
Chief Gray confirmed that the District would have one primary and one secondary engine along with other utility
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vehicles.
Mayor Boro confirmed that the cut-off date for filing the ballot language for the Paramedic Tax with the Board of
Supervisors was August 6, 2010.
Mr. Nordhoff explained that in 1980, voters in San Rafael and three other areas -- CSA 13, CSA 19 and Marinwood
- approved a paramedic tax by special vote, because the City of San Rafael was designated to serve these 4
jurisdictional areas for paramedic and EMS services. This had been occurring in 4 -year cycles and would come
due in November, 2010. Consideration of adjusting the tax would probably be agendized for the City Council
meeting of July 19, 2010, and to the extent the Marinwood negotiations could influence the tax, staff would define
the limits and ceilings. Staff would also meet with these agencies' representatives over the next couple of weeks
as typically, rates are determined collaboratively, with each entity going before its Board or Council to place the
item on the ballot. Mr. Nordhoff confirmed that the due date for this information was August 6, 2010.
Referring to Councilmember Heller's question regarding timing, Mayor Boro explained that the plan could go off
track should both agencies not agree to place the measure on the ballot or its failure to pass. In the event the
measure did not pass, the process could not commence for a further four years.
Mr. Nordhoff stated the current tax would run to June 30, 2011 — a separate ordinance would be agendized in July,
2010 to set the tax limit for fiscal year 2010-2011. He concurred that, should the measure not pass in November,
2010, it could return in an April of June election. Mr. Nordhoff commented that he was unaware of a period in time
when all agencies had not been authorizing taxes within these jurisdictions at the same level and the expectation
was to continue to do so.
Councilmember Brockbank believed that no regular elections, after November, 2010, were scheduled until
November, 2011.
Councilmember Brockbank inquired whether there would be an opportunity for the City Council to discuss the
amount well in advance to be in a position to help determine its reasonableness.
Mr. Nordhoff stated that a good amount of that information would be included in the staff report; however,
information could be provided in advance. He indicated that most of the elements were completed and would be
fine-tuned in meetings with the other agencies over the next couple of weeks.
In the event the measure did not go forward, Mayor Boro stated this would probably be the final agreement with
Marinwood. A new type of agreement would then be generated — to be described by Fire Chief Gray at the group's
meeting this week. Mayor Boro thanked Mr. Daniels for his participation, also Fire Chief Gray and City Manager
Nordhoff for their work. He commented that the plan addressed ultimate regionalization; however getting there
entailed starting incrementally.
Councilmember Connolly stated he was very encouraged by the progress of the working group and believed the
City had a good relationship with Marinwood over time; however, mutual ways to enhance service in a cost-
effective way were being evaluated.
Councilmember Levine inquired whether the City was limited to four-year terms for the paramedic tax.
Absent anything in the law to the contrary, Mr. Nordhoff believed it could be set for any duration.
Councilmember Levine inquired as to the type of coordination that needed to be done with the other districts
regarding setting the term of the tax.
Mr. Nordhoff stated that part of the practicality of four-year increments had been to reset the bar and evaluate the
program, cost of service, etc., and consider the amount of the next ceiling, and nothing prohibited staff from raising
this question when meeting with the other jurisdictions in the next couple of weeks. He anticipated hearing they
were accustomed to it and favored the fact that voters could re -validate the program by re -validating the tax every
four years.
Councilmember Levine moved and Councilmember Heller seconded, to adopt the resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 12991 — RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL AND MARINWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT FOR FIRE
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PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES (FISCAL YEAR 2010-
2011)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
18. REVIEW OF CITY OF SAN RAFAEL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 (FIN) — FILE 8-5
Updating the budget information presented on June 7, 2010, Finance Director Cindy Mosser confirmed that these
items did not include any state actions since the budget was still under negotiation.
Regarding revenue projections, Ms. Moser stated that with the passage of Measure C staff had included a
conservative $650,000 in revenue from the library tax. Updated expenditures included the Marinwood contract for
$300,000, and because of unexpected injuries and potential retirements in the public safety departments, $200,000
had been included for the Police Department and $100,000 for the Fire Department. Expenditures had also been
included for the Pension Obligation Bond and Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note.
With the above-mentioned options, Ms. Mosser reported staff estimated that total appropriations would be $79.2
million for the City and because the City was a service-oriented organization, 71 % of that amount related to salaries
and benefits. Public safety accounted for 46% of the total budget -- approximately $16 million (21 %) for the Police
Department and $18.5 million (25%) for the Fire Department.
Ms. Mosser stated that General Fund appropriations would be approximately $56.3 million, with reserves at the end
of 2010-2011 at $1.4 million (2.5%). Some of the major Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) had not been
included — the majority of capital and special project funds included related to grants - $100,000 for facility
maintenance and storm water fees.
Ms. Mosser stated that she generated the report with the help of all departments and especially with the help of
Accounting Supervisor Van Bach and Accountants Helen Yu and Carl Tregner.
Thanking everyone who helped with the passage of Measure C, Councilmember Heller inquired whether with the
$650,000 proceeds, the library would be self-supporting.
Mr. Nordhoff explained that the City Council took action in January, 2010 that set the baseline budget for the
Library which was reflected in the numbers. He explained that David Dodd, Library Director, was working on
establishing a committee and concurrently staff was starting to blueprint how the monies to be received ($650,000,
or whatever level) would be divided between materials, programmatic, hours, equipment and facility needs. The
expectation was that the committee's working plan would be presented to the City Council. He confirmed that the
first tax payment would be received in December, 2010; however, staff was working on getting some of the early
implementable items under way.
Comparing Pages 1 and 2 to Pages 3 and 4 of Exhibit I, Councilmember Brockbank requested clarification on the
difference in figures.
Ms. Mosser explained that Pages 1 and 2 of the four page exhibit denoted a continuation of funds and pages 3 and
4 related to appropriations.
Mr. Nordhoff added that Pages 1 and 2 of Exhibit I related to revenues and resources, while Pages 3 and 4 of
Exhibit I identified appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
Councilmember Levine moved and Councilmember Brockbank seconded, to accept the report and direct staff to
present the proposed budget on July 6, 2010 for final action.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
19. None.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (including AB 1234 Reports on
Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)
20. None.
There being no further business, Mayor Boro adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:34 p.m.
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 2010
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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