MEETING MINUTES
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY /
NOVATO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
901 SHERMAN AVENUE
NOVATO, CA 94945
June 27, 2023 – 6:00 PM
A. CONVENE, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND ROLL CALL
The Joint City Council / City Council as Successor Agency to Dissolved Redevelopment Agency / Novato Public Finance Authority meeting was called to order at 6:14 p.m., with Mayor Wernick leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Susan Wernick, Mayor Pro Tempore Mark Milberg, Councilmember Pat Eklund, Councilmember Rachel Farac, and Councilmember Tim O’Connor
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Adam McGill, Administrative Services Director Amy Cunningham, City Attorney Gary Bell and City Clerk Laura McDowall L. WORK STUDY SESSION (this item was taken out of order) L.1. Presentation on state housing laws, recent housing legislation, and related municipal code provisions and procedures (no action) Members of the Design Review Commission and the Planning Commission joined the City Council and received a presentation from City Attorney Gary Bell on state housing laws, recent housing legislation and related municipal code provisions and procedures.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Zachary Griggy
B. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Attorney announced that the City Council would convene in closed session after the open session; any reportable action would be reported out upon adjournment of the closed session.
C. CEREMONIAL MATTERS/PRESENTATIONS
There were no items listed for this section.
Councilmember Farac left the dais at 7:36pm and returned at 7:38pm. The City Council took a recess at 7:44pm and returned at 8:18 pm.
D. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGENDA
COUNCIL ACTION: Upon motion by Mayor Pro Tem Milberg and seconded by Councilmember Farac, the City Council voted 5-0 via roll call to approve the Final Agenda.
AYES: EKLUND, FARAC, O’CONNOR, MILBERG, WERNICK
NOES: NONE
Motion carried.
E. REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER
City Manager McGill reported on various City matters and the City Council gave reports on meetings and events they had attended.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Gary Appleman
2. Maggie Siegfried
3. Anila Manning
4. Michele R.
5. Josh Wax
6. Jannen Thomas
7. Nancy B.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Wernick announced she would be recusing herself from item G.4 due to real property that she owned.
COUNCIL ACTION: Upon motion by Councilmember O’Connor and seconded by Councilmember Farac, the City Council voted 5-0 via roll call to approve the Consent Calendar, with Mayor Wernick recused from item G.4.
AYES: EKLUND, FARAC, O’CONNOR, MILBERG, WERNICK
NOES: NONE
Motion carried.
G.1. Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of ordinances by title only this was a standard procedural action so that the City Council did not have to read ordinances aloud in their entirety.
G.2. Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to execute a lease agreement for the replacement of one City fleet vehicle for a total monthly lease of $490.44 or $5,885.28 a year
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-058.
G.3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to make minor modifications and execute an agreement designating Community Media Center of Marin (“CMCM”) as the City of Novato’s Designated Access Provider ("DAP") for Public, Educational and Government ("PEG") access channels
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-059.
G.4. Adopt a resolution of intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/24 for Landscape Assessment District A-81 in the San Marin Area and setting a hearing date of July 11, 2023, to confirm or revise the Fiscal Year 2023/24 assessments proposed in the Engineer's Report. CEQA: Landscape Assessment District A-81 in the San Marin Subdivision is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Novato Environmental Review Guidelines pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-045.
G.5. Adopt a resolution of intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/24 for Landscape Assessment District A 03 in the San Pablo Subdivision and setting a public hearing date of July 11, 2023, to confirm or revise the Fiscal Year 2023/24 assessments proposed in the Engineer's Report.
CEQA: Landscape Assessment District A-03, the San Pablo Subdivision is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Novato Environmental Review Guidelines pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-049.
G.6. Adopt a resolution of intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/24 for Landscape Assessment District C 91 in the Wildwood Glen Subdivision and setting a public hearing date of July 11, 2023, to confirm or revise the Fiscal Year 2023/24 assessments proposed in the Draft Engineer's Report.
CEQA: Landscape Assessment District C-91, the Wildwood Glen Subdivision is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Novato Environmental Review Guidelines pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-047.
G.7. Adopt a resolution of intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/24 for Landscape Assessment District A 91 in the Hillside Park Unit 4 Subdivision and setting a public hearing date of July 11, 2023 to confirm or revise the Fiscal Year 2023/24 assessments proposed in the Draft Engineer's Report. CEQA: Landscape Assessment District A-91, the Hillside Park Unit 4 Subdivision is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Novato Environmental Review Guidelines pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-048.
G.8. Adopt a resolution accepting the Novato Chamber of Commerce Annual Tourism Committee Report for July 2022 to May 2023 and the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Tourism Budget and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Novato Chamber of Commerce Agreement to align reporting
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-050.
G.9. Adopt a resolution approving the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Novato Police Managers Association, Novato Police Officers Association, Service Employees’ International Union and the Novato Police Civilian Employees Association and the Salary Plans for the Engineer Unit, Confidential Employees, and Exempt Management for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 and approve related budget resolution The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-055 and Resolution No. 2023- 056.
G.10. Approve an updated City of Novato salary schedule based on negotiated terms agreed upon during labor negotiations for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget and corresponding salary schedule
The City Council approved the updated salary schedule.
G.11. Adopt a resolution approving a revised City of Novato Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-060.
G.12. Adopt a resolution approving the new classification Deputy Director of Community Development and adopt a resolution approving the Administrative Services Director and City Clerk department head designations
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-052 and Resolution No. 2023- 057.
G.13. Adopt a resolution establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023/24
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-053.
G.14. Adopt a resolution rejecting all bids received for the combined Citywide Crosswalk Enhancements & Traffic Management Project (CIP 22-005) and the 2023 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP 23-001), approving the revised project plans & specifications, finding the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and authorizing staff to readvertise the project for construction bids The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-049.
G.15. Adopt a resolution approving the use of contractor provided landscaping services to the Hamilton Community Facilities District and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with BrightView Landscape Services to provide the contracted landscaping services for a total not to exceed $196,796 for the period between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for a second & third fiscal year pending Fiscal Year 2024/2025 & 2025/2026 budget authorization for a total of $620,400
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-051.
G.16. Receive and file the list of upcoming and to be determined City Council agenda items for the second quarter of 2023
The City Council received and filed the list.
G.17. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for recreation services with North Bay Basketball Academy (NBBA) 3 Step Sports LLC not to exceed $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-054.
H. UNFINISHED AND OTHER BUSINESS
There were no items listed for this section.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items for this section
J. GENERAL BUSINESS
J.1. Consideration and approval of: (i) a resolution adopting the final City of Novato Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for FY 2023/24, and (ii) a resolution adopting the final budget of the Novato Public Finance Authority
City Manager Adam McGill opened the item and Administrative Services Director Amy Cunningham gave a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Lonnie Karste
2. Anila Manning
3. Tammy and Ken Tayler
COUNCIL ACTION: Upon motion by Councilmember O’Connor and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Milberg, the City Council voted 4-1 via roll call to approve the resolution adopting the final City of Novato Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for FY 2023/24, with Councilmember Eklund voting no.
AYES: FARAC, O’CONNOR, MILBERG, WERNICK
NOES: EKLUND
Motion carried. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-061.
NPFA ACTION: Upon motion by Councilmember O’Connor and seconded by Councilmember Farac, the City Council voted 4-1 via roll call to approve the resolution adopting the final budget of the Novato Public Finance Authority, with Councilmember Eklund voting no.
AYES: FARAC, O’CONNOR, MILBERG, WERNICK
NOES: EKLUND
Motion carried. The Novato Public Finance Authority adopted Resolution No.
NPFA-01.
J.2. Consideration and direction to staff regarding submission of the Better Cities for Pets application by Marin Humane
Councilmember Farac presented the item and responded to Council questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Brian Cooley
2. Nancy McKenney
3. Gabriella Marwhaini
4. Tammy Taylor
COUNCIL ACTION: Upon motion by Councilmember Farac and seconded by Councilmember Eklund, the City Council voted 5-0 via roll call to support the Better Cities for Pets application.
AYES: EKLUND, FARAC, O’CONNOR, MILBERG, WERNICK
NOES: NONE
Motion carried.
K. COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS (CCB’S) APPOINTMENTS There were no items for this section.
L. WORK STUDY SESSION
There were no items for this section
M. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:30pm, the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Mike Senneff.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and adopted at the Novato City Council regular meeting of August 22, 2023. /Laura McDowall/
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Laura McDowall, City Clerk