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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011 AT 8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael City Council
Also Present: Jim Schutz, Interim City Manager
Lisa Goldfien, Deputy City Attorney II
Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk
OPEN SESSION — COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 7:00 PM
Mayor Boro announced Closed Session item.
Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor
Greg Brockbank, Vice -Mayor
Damon Connolly, Councilmember
Barbara Heller, Councilmember
Marc Levine, Councilmember
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 — 7:00 PM
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators— Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
Negotiators: Jim Schutz, Leslie Loomis, Cindy Mosser, Lisa Goldfien,
Nancy Mackle
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 I - Confidential
SEIU Miscellaneous & Supervisory
SEIU Child Care Unit
Unrepresented Management
Unrepresented Mid -Management
Elected City Clerk and Elected Part -Time City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney II Lisa Goldfien announced that no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:18 PM
1 Culloden Park — Large Group Home: - File 9-1
Mayor Boro invited Community Development Director Bob Brown to provide a status report on the issue of 1 Culloden
Park and to clarify the miscommunication regarding a decision to be made this week.
Mr. Brown reported that a lot of correspondence had been received by the City Council and staff over the past few days;
staff met with the property owner and obtained a detailed description of the proposed business operation. They would be
meeting later this week with the City Attorney to consider this information, and the wealth of information received from the
public, and to evaluate how the proposed operation fits within the definitions of the zoning ordinance and how state and
federal statutes affect the proposed use. Aware of rumors to the effect that this meeting was a decision point, Mr. Brown
clarified that this was not so, rather staff scheduled a time to discuss the information with the City Attorney to begin the
evaluation process. Subsequently, staff would conduct a physical inspection of the residence with regard to building and
fire code compliance. On completion of the evaluation, staff would report findings to the City Council, concerned residents
and the property owner at a meeting to be scheduled.
Mayor Boro confirmed that no decision would be made at the meeting this week and no rulings given until all facets of the
issue were reviewed and discussed.
Mr. Brown provided copies of a response emailed this afternoon to a resident, and copied to those who submitted
correspondence over the past few days.
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Mayor Boro requested that a representative from each neighborhood group provide contact information to Mr. Brown and
he confirmed that staff had retained contact information for those who submitted correspondence and they would be kept
informed of developments.
Jane Svkes stated that the flurry of emails sent to the City this morning was spurred by the thought that a decision would
be made at Thursday's meeting and she was pleased to learn this was not the case. She stated that perhaps there was a
huge misunderstanding of the Fair Housing Act which they believed was being misused in this case. Zoning being their
primary concern, Ms. Sykes stated it was their understanding that this area was zoned 100% for residential use; therefore,
there were concerns about a limited liability company running a business from this residential area. Ms. Sykes stated they
were also concerned that the definition of the business constituted a boarding house, which would also be illegal under
the current zoning. As a housing association, she stated they were not against a sober living home being in the
neighborhood; however, this particular operation appeared to be illegal.
F.X. Roche, Officer of the Culloden/Quarry/Fairhills/Forbes Homeowners' Association, stated that there had been fairly
extensive legal documentation provided to the City, with more to come, that addressed why the proposed boarding house
and business at 1 Culloden was not protected under any of the California laws or Fair Housing Act. He indicated that the
Homeowners Association would provide any information possible, noting they were working with Attorney, Paul Smith on
this issue.
Steve Patterson, Chair, Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods, reporting that representatives from Culloden Park
attended their meeting last week, stated that potentially this could happen in any neighborhood with sizeable homes,
particularly where a home could not be rented or sold. Regarding the scale and scope, he stated that residents would
likely tolerate a program of 4-6 people; however, 12-15 people with cars, friends, deliveries and those working at the
residence would result in a total disaster for the neighborhood. Mr. Patterson expressed concern that the City was
unaware of the locations of these programs. He requested that two new programs in Gerstle Park — Ross and Marin
Streets — be inspected also.
Expressing concern that this could happen in any neighborhood, Hugo Landecker, Gerstle Park, stated he learned this
evening that 201 Marin Street was targeted to become a sober housing facility and he hoped the City would investigate.
He stated that the potential Culloden Park project should be monitored.
Frank Smart, President, Fairhills Property Owners' Association, commenting that the issue was in good hands, stated that
he would be the contact for Fairhills to support and work with the City on this issue for all of San Rafael.
Thanking Councilmember Brockbank for responding to her husband's e-mail, Maria Collins stated it was important to note
that the environment of this facility would be constantly changing as residents left and were replaced, and she did not
consider this conducive for the neighborhood.
Andrea Eneidi, Gerstle Park neighborhood, stated she lived across the street from 201 Marin Street - a sober -living house
with 6-8 residents. Peaceful for the most part parking was a problem and the house lacked a sense of community. She
stated that today she learned that next door a Victorian home on the historical list for the City of San Rafael was to
become another sober house with potentially 4 — 8 residents, and she believed there was insufficient room for another
such facility. She requested that they be kept apprised of the situation.
Pari Livermore stated that she was very interested in programs that helped the community; however, was concerned
about changing the integrity of neighborhoods, noting #1 Culloden Park was approximately 226 footsteps from the end of
the Marin Academy parking lot and the students at Marin Academy should not have something so disruptive so close.
Cindi Hubbard, Marin Street, stated her concern related to zoning and the larger issue of saturation in the neighborhood.
While she supported the existing sober -living house, locating another across the street was a concern.
Sharlene Moss, President, West End Neighborhood Association, indicating her support for the Culloden residents, stated
she believed this could happen in any neighborhood. On the question of saturation, she stated that too many such
facilities contributed to the deterioration of neighborhoods and believed that for-profit businesses needed regulation.
Indicating that she had received answers to most of her concerns, Mary Campbell, Forbes, stated that she walks around
the neighborhood daily and this particular corner was of great concern because of fast traffic at the blind curve. She
inquired whether consideration had been given to installing a Stop sign at this location.
Commenting that each councilmember had received emails from almost everyone present, Councilmember Heller stated
that she redirected them to Mr. Brown for a response. In the event a response was not received she suggested sending a
further email to ensure receipt of information.
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PG&E Smart Meters: - File 9-1
James Haiq., healthcare practitioner, small business owner and San Rafael resident, stated he was deeply concerned
about the ongoing installation of PG&E's Smart Meters, fearing they could pose significant health risks due to the radio
frequencies and electro -magnetic fields they emanate. Noting thousands of disturbing reports of negative health effects,
he stated that ironically, this was not currently considered suitable grounds to justify their removal by PG&E; however, in
the event they interfered with, for instance, a washing machine, PG&E would consider their removal. Mr. Haig urged the
City Council to call for public discussion and resist further installation of Smart Meters until the fiber optic meters or an
alternative becomes available, as the health of citizens and democracy required nothing less.
Mayor Boro stated the City Council had taken a position to support legislation by Assemblymember Jared Huffman to
make Smart Meters optional.
In the event installation of Smart Meters becomes optional, Missv Crowe, San Rafael resident, inquired as to the removal
process for meters already installed.
Mayor Boro suggested waiting for the results of the pending legislation, AB 37, which if passed, would afford the option of
having the Smart Meter removed.
Councilmember Brockbank moved and Councilmember Heller 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 City Council meeting of January
18, 2011 (CC)
Call for Applications to Fill Two Positions on the Fire
Commission (CC) — File 9-2-5
4. Second Readinq and Final Adoption of Ordinance No.
1892—
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AMENDING THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE
INCLUDING 1) AMENDING SECTION 14.16.370
(WATER -EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE); 2) ADDING
SECTION 14.18.045 (DESIGNATED PARKING FOR
CLEAN AIR VEHICLES) TO CREATE DESIGNATED
PARKING FOR CLEAN AIR VEHICLES IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND 3) AMENDING
SECTION 14.18.090 (BICYCLE PARKING) TO
INCREASE BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
FOR NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO
CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2010
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Minutes approved as submitted.
a) Called for applications for appointments to
fill one unexpired four-year term to the end
of March, 2012, and one four-year term to
the end of March, 2015 on the San Rafael
Fire Commission.
b) Set deadline for receipt of applications for
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the
City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Room 209;
and
c) Set date for interviews of applicants at a
Special City Council meeting to be held on
Monday, March 21, 2011, commencing at
6:00 p.m.
Approved final adoption of Ordinance No. 1892.
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(CD) — File 10-1 x 1-6-1
Resolution Supporting Renewal and Extension of the
Dixie School District Parcel Tax Ballot Measure All Mail
Election on May 3, 2011 (CM) — File 116
Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Enter
Into an Agreement for the Provision of Aquatic Program
Services by the City of San Rafael to the City of Novato
at the Hamilton Pool Complex (CS) — File 4-3-509
7. Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Playground
Equipment for Freitas Park Renovation Phase II, Project
No. 10732 (CS) — File 4-1-628 x 9-3-66
8. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending January,
2011 (Fin) — File 8-18 x 8-9
RESOLUTION NO. 13105
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RENEWAL AND
EXTENSION OF THE DIXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARCEL TAX BALLOT MEASURE ALL MAIL
ELECTION ON MAY 3, 2011
RESOLUTION NO. 13106
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT
FOR THE PROVISION OF AQUATIC PROGRAM
SERVICES BY THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TO
THE CITY OF NOVATO AT THE HAMILTON
POOL COMPLEX
RESOLUTION NO. 13107
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR FREITAS
PARK RENOVATION PHASE II, PROJECT NO.
10732
Accepted Monthly Investment Report for month
ending January, 2011, as presented.
9. Financial Year 2009/2010 /Annual Financial Audit Accepted reports.
Report; The Gann Appropriation Limit Report, and the
Memorandum of Internal Control Structure (Fin) —
File 8-9 x 9-3-20
10. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Interim City
Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement
for Professional Auditing Services Between the City and
Maze and Associates, Extending the Term of the
Agreement for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2011 and
June 30, 2012, Respectively (Fin) —
File 4-3-463 x 8-9
11. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for Special
Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal and
Labor Negotiation Services (MS) —
File 4-3-450 x 7-4 x 9-3-11
12. Resolutions Authorizing the Public Works Director to
Enter Into Professional Services Agreements with Jones
Hall for Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel Services,
and with Northcross, Hill & Ach, Inc. for Financial
Advisory Services, in Connection with Formation of the
Proposed Point San Pedro Road Median Landscaping
Assessment District (PW) — File 4-3-407 x 4-3-408
RESOLUTION NO. 13108
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND MAZE AND
ASSOCIATES, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING
JUNE 30, 2011 AND JUNE 30, 2012,
RESPECTIVELY
RESOLUTION NO. 13109
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
FOR SPECIAL SERVICES WITH LIEBERT
CASSIDY WHITMORE FOR LEGAL AND LABOR
NEGOTIATION SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. 13110
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
JONES HALL FOR BOND COUNSEL AND
DISCLOSURE COUNSEL SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE FORMATION OF THE
PROPOSED PT. SAN PEDRO ROAD MEDIAN
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 13111
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
NORTHCROSS, HILL & ACH, INC. FOR
FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES IN
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14. Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Sign
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Golden
Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District for
Utilizing State Transportation Assistance (STA) Funds in
Conjunction with Proposition IB Funding (PW) —
File 112-2
15
16
Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for
Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) and/or
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
(CMAQ) Funding and Committing the Necessary Non -
Federal Match, and Stating the Assurance to Complete
the Project (San Rafael Citywide Street Resurfacing
Program) (PW) — File 170 x 9-3-40
Resolution Approving a Public Improvements Grant,
Affordable Housing Grant and Cooperation Agreement,
and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto (RA) —
File 140
CONNECTION WITH THE FORMATION OF THE
PROPOSED PT. SAN PEDRO ROAD MEDIAN
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 13112
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND
TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT FOR UTLIZING
STATE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE (STA)
FUNDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROPOSITION
1113 FUNDING
RESOLUTION NO. 13113
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) AND/OR
CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT (CMAQ) FUNDING AND
COMMITTING THE NECESSARY NON-FEDERAL
MATCH AND STATING THE ASSURANCE TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECT (SAN RAFAEL
CITYWIDE STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM)
RESOLUTION NO. 13114
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS GRANT, AFFORDABLE
HOUSING GRANT AND COOPERATION
AGREEMENT AND MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS RELATED THERETO
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
ABSTAINING:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mayor Boro from Item #2 due to absence from meeting.
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion, at the request of Councilmember Heller.
13. ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FREITAS PARK RENOVATION PHASE II, PROJECT NO.
10732, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS (PW) — FILE 4-1-628
Councilmember Heller inquired whether the renovation would include the top of Freitas Park regarding
playground equipment.
Community Services Director Carlene McCart explained that the initial renovation of the park at a cost of
$300,000 included play features involving water and spray, together with a lot of ADA improvements and
landscaping; however, the budget did not include the playground in the master plan. The renovation ten years
ago created a space for the playground and since that time there had been efforts from the neighborhood to
help raise funds for this; however, until now the City did not have matching funds. Piecing together two small
grants and neighborhood contributions would enable installation of several pieces of equipment applicable to
elementary and preschool children.
Councilmember Heller noted Kaiser would donate $25,000 towards a section for younger children.
Councilmember Heller moved and Councilmember Connolly seconded, to approve the staff recommendation
to adopt plans and specifications for Freitas Park renovation Phase II, Project No. 10732, and authorize the
City Clerk to call for bids.
Regarding State Resource Bond Act funds, Ms. McCart confirmed for Mayor Boro that there was a separate
grant for the Falkirk Cultural Center painting, which had a deadline of June, 2011.
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE:
17. Public Works Director Nader Mansourian introduced Kevin McGowan, Assistant Public Works Director.
File 9-3-40
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
18. 1) BUDGET UPDATE AND RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; AND
2) RESOLUTION ADOPTING MEASURE S COMMITTEE REPORT COVERING THE ACTUAL FISCAL
YEAR 2009-2010 GENERAL FUND FIGURES AND THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
GENERAL FUND BUDGET (FIN) — FILE 8-5 x 9-2-58
Finance Director Cindy Mosser reported that annually the Finance Department conducts a mid -year budget
review for the City's financial status. The adopted July budget continued many actions taken in January, 2010,
including lay-offs and one-time items such as furloughs and deferred maintenance. Since July, 2010, a few
changes were needed to the adopted revenues and expenditures and this evening's staff report defined the
City's changing budget and presented a series of amendments necessary to meet obligations.
Ms. Mosser stated the December, 2010 General Fund hit the 50% target, with most departments at or below
the 50% expenditure target. Highlights for revenue changes for the General Fund included:
• Tax revenue increase, including a $200,000 increase for the triple flip backfill; and
• Property tax reduction of $75,000
Expenditure changes for grant and project adjustments included contractual services, increases for the state
DMV charges, increases for the property tax administration fee, together with staffing cost adjustments for
insurance and the engineer cost inadvertently excluded. With these changes the end of fiscal year reserve
would total $1.33 million — 2,4% - the goal being 10% reserve.
Ms. Mosser reported that in 2005 with the approval of Measure 'S' a Citizens Oversight Committee was one of
the requirements. The committee met on February 10, 2011 and provided a report which found that, while
revenues were used for essential services, these services had been reduced due to the total General Fund
revenue declines.
Ms. Mosser thanked the departments involved for their help, particularly Accounting Supervisor Van Bach and
Accountants Carl Tregner and Helen Yu for their assistance in compiling the report.
Councilmember Levine moved and Councilmember Brockbank seconded, to adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 13115 — RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2010-2011 BUDGET
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Connolly moved and Councilmember Levine seconded, to adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 13116 — RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MEASURE `S' COMMITTEE REPORT
COVERING THE ACTUAL FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 GENERAL FUND
FIGURES AND REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET
Mayor Boro expressed appreciation to the Measure 'S' Committee for their hard work and oversight.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
19. Disaster Preparedness: - File 13-11
Interim City Manager Jim Schutz stated that the recent New Zealand earthquake was a good reminder for San
Rafael to ensure response preparedness, including testing GETS (Government Emergency
Telecommunication Service) and WPS (Wireless Priority Service) cards. These cards afforded priority calling
in the event of a disaster and the Office of Emergency Services requested that cardholders take this
opportunity to test them to ensure they worked properly. Having tested his, Mr. Schutz believed testing should
be carried out on a regular basis.
Councilmember Brockbank inquired whether in the event of a disaster there was a particular City number to
call with availability, the absence of which would have standby councilmembers "spring into action."
Mr. Schutz confirmed that he would re-route emergency procedures to the City Council as a reminder.
Councilmember Levine commented that he was not enrolled.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (including AB 1234 Reports on
Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)
20. SB 375: - File 9-1
Mayor Boro reported that Supervisor Kinsey was establishing an ad-hoc committee to work on the SB 375
issue and he invited Councilmember Heller to serve as San Rafael's representative on this committee.
Marin Telecommunications Aqencv (MTA): - File 4-13-101 x 9-1
Councilmember Levine provided a status report on MTA's discussions regarding moving to a state franchise
and MTA would meet with Comcast officials tomorrow to begin the negotiation process. Impacts included
increasing fees on cable ratepayers by 1 %, to be used for capital costs, public educational and government
programming, fund the cameras in the Council Chambers and provide more funding for openness and
transparency. The current fee would expire in six years at which time the two fees would decrease.
Councilmember Levine noted that trade offs would include reduced customer service and accountability, and
perhaps the closure of the San Rafael office.
Councilmember Levine explained that AT&T moving into the local market under a state franchise permitted the
MTA to switch to a state franchise earlier than waiting for the ten-year agreement to come to an end.
Councilmember Levine confirmed for Councilmember Connolly that the advantage of a state franchise was the
$600,000 per year, cumulatively $3 million over the next five years, which could be invested in PEG
programming or capital costs. It could also possibly help bolster and save any impending doom for the
Community Media Center of Marin, which was created under the local franchise, and he noted that installation
of cameras in the Council Chambers helped funds run lower as they were purchased from the CMCM `s
budget. He believed the larger public policy goal was to bring people into the decision-making in local
government and ensuring access to meetings. The overarching public policy goal of increasing the fee was the
transparency and openness for government, together with educational programs, etc. He believed this was
driving the emerging consensus on MTA's board.
Councilmember Heller inquired whether moving to the state level would decrease the franchise fee received by
the City.
Indicating there would be no increase, Councilmember Levine stated the downside was approximately $1,000
- $3,000 in total, with the upside $16,000 in total. He reported that under the local franchise, and state
franchise also, senior and low-income discounts were discontinued; however, a new program had been
created, the cost of which was shared by every jurisdiction in the MTA evenly, despite the fact that San Rafael
and Marin County had the bulk of those cases.
Councilmember Heller recalled that in negotiations with AT&T they refused to continue the low-income rates.
Councilmember Levine stated that MTA was working with the Marin Housing Authority (MHA) who would
manage the program on their own cost. The only real cost to the MTA would be the cable discounts
themselves and all checking of senior and low-income discounts would be shouldered by the MHA.
Mayor Boro inquired whether the City collected a franchise fee from AT&T currently.
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Responding affirmatively, Councilmember Levine stated that it was shared under the state franchise
Councilmember Levine confirmed for Mayor Boro that the 1 % would generate $600,000 annually.
Mayor Boro inquired as to the oversight.
Councilmember Levine stated that all of the money is collected by the Marin Telecommunications Agency.
Restrictions were in place on how the funds could be spent; therefore, it would all come to the MTA prior to
any disbursement to any group or agency. These restrictions included the fact that these dollars could only be
spent for capital not operational costs. Given the sizable amount of money there was an urgency to begin
collecting it now because the sense was that waiting could mean missing out on $3 million to help further the
larger public policy goals
Councilmember Heller noted the problem had been that all the funds collected had to go to capital; therefore,
the CMCM needed to rent cameras, etc. to generate income for salaries, etc.
Mayor Boro inquired whether in the event funds were available to purchase the cameras the City would
discontinue renting them.
Councilmember Levine stated he was unaware how in the long-term San Rafael would recompense the
Community Center of Marin or the Marin Telecommunications Agency for the current set-up, rather this could
be determined going forward, to ensure being legally responsible for how the money was spent while also
being creative in ensuring agencies were compensated justly for their outlay.
There being no further business, Mayor Boro adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:11 p.m.
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 2011
ALBERT J. BORO, Mayor
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