Tuesday, October 24, 2023 6:30 PM
In the Council Chambers at 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 Town Council
Agenda
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A. Call to Order in the Council Chambers at Town Hall- 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo CA 94960- 6:30 PM
B. Mayor Burdo announces that item B.1 will be discussed in Closed Session.
B.1. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code § 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiators Property: APN 005-011-60 Agency negotiator: Town Manager David Donery Negotiating parties: Marin Open Space Trust; Mary Conversano Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. PUBLIC COMMENT on Closed Session Items.
D. Council Adjourns to Closed Session.
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1 1. Consent Agenda:
1.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of October 10, 2023.
1.2 Consideration of Special Event Application – Community Hanukkah Celebration and Menorah Lighting Ceremony 2023
1.3 Quarterly Treasurer’s Investment Report, September, 2023
1.4 Receive Climate Action Quarterly Update
1.5 Revenue and Expenditure Reports, September 2023
Council Reconvenes in the Council Chambers. Optional Pledge of Allegiance: The Mayor or a designated Council member will recite the Pledge of Allegiance for members of the Council and the public who wish to join in the recitation. 7:00 PM
Open time for public expression.
The public is welcome to address the Council at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, 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 three minutes and should be respectful to the community.
Written Public Comment
Council requests for future agenda items.
Council committee liaison reports, questions and comments to staff; staff miscellaneous items.
Special Presentation.
- Mayor's Proclamation Recognizing Cedars for their Excellent work on Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
The opportunity for public comment on consent agenda items will occur prior to Council discussion of the consent agenda. The Council may approve the entire consent agenda with one action. In the alternative, items on the consent agenda may be removed by any Council or staff member, for separate discussion and vote.
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Draft Minutes of the October 10, 2023 (DOC) Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Event Application
Staff Report (DOCX)
Attachment 1 Quarterly Investment Report 9.30.23 (PDF)
Staff Report (DOC)
Staff Report (DOCX)
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2 2. Council Business Items:
2.1 Receive report and provide direction to staff whether to consider a rent stabilization ordinance and eviction protection ordinance beyond the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482).
Conducting a discussion regarding residential rental regulations is not considered a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21065).
Attachment 1 Budget Comparison Report Subcategory September 2023 (XLS) Attachment 2 Budget Comparison Report Department September 2023 (XLS) In general, the following procedural order applies to items of business:
•Presentation
•Town Council questions
•PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person
•Town Council discussion/action
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - San Anselmo Residential Rental Policies Presentation (PDF) Attachment 2 - Summary of Community Engagement (PDF)
Attachment 3 - Parcels with 3 Units and Up - Sorted by Number of Units (PDF) Attachment 4 Links to State Law and local ordinances (DOC) Attachment 5 - Community Discussion #1 and 2 – In-Person and Zoom Public Comments (PDF)
Attachment 6 - Public Comments (PDF)
Public Comment- Gott.pdf
Public Comment- Gray.pdf
Public Comment- Johnson.pdf
Public Comment- Knell.pdf
Public Comment- Najafi.pdf
Public Comment- Sexton.pdf
Public Comment- Timms.pdf
Public Comment- Turkan.pdf
Public Comment- Wong.pdf
Public Comment- Ahern.pdf
Public Comment- Berg.pdf
Public Comment- Carlston.pdf
Public Comment- Clapp.pdf
Public Comment- Coito.pdf
Public Comment- Engert.pdf
Public Comment- Fariwar.pdf
Public Comment- Goldin.pdf
Public Comment- Hogan.pdf
Public Comment- Kaul.pdf
Public Comment- Smith.pdf
Public Comment- Armitage.pdf
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3 2.2 Receive Staff Report Presented to Ross Valley Fire Board and Consider Recommendation from Fire Board’s Labor Management Subcommittee Relating to Increased Staffing per the "2022 Staffing/Deployment" Side Letter and Provide Direction to the Town’s Fire Board Representatives. Providing direction to the Town’s Fire Board representatives on this matter is not considered a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21065).
2.3 Resolution Adopting Required Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 4217 Approving Sole Source Energy Services Contract with EcoGreen Solutions LLC for Energy Efficient Lighting Improvements for Town Owned Facilities and Authorizing Town Manager to Execute Associated PG&E On-Bill Loan Financing. The project and associated on-bill financing are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 “common sense exemption” because it can be seen with certainty that they will not cause a significant effect on the environment.
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1 - Third Amendment to RVFD JPA (PDF)
Attachment 2 - RVFD Board 10.11.23 Staff Report on 3 Person Engine Companies_Labor_Managment Subcommittee Recomendation (PDF) Attachment 3 - 2020 Side Letter between Ross Valley Fire Department and Ross Valley Professional Firefighters’ Association Local 1775 (PDF) Attachment 4 - 2022 Side Letter Staffing/Deployment Agreement between Ross Valley Fire Department and Ross Valley Professional Firefighters’ Association Local 1775 (PDF) Attachment 5 - Citygate Associates Standards of Coverage Assessment 2019 (PDF) Attachment 6 - NIST Report Fireground Field Experiments (PDF) Attachment 7 - NIST Report on EMS Field Experiments (PDF) Public Hearing:
In general, the following procedural order applies to public hearing items:
•Presentation
•Town Council questions
•PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person
•Town Council discussion/action
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1 - Copy of Public Notice (PDF)
Attachment 2 - Proposed Resolution (DOC)
Adjourn
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Town Staff at email [email protected]. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable accommodation to help insure accessibility to this meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Town Council regarding any item on this agenda after the distribution of the original packet will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at Town Hall Town Council Agenda October 24, 2023
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Notice is hereby given that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda.
If any of these matters above are challenged in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at any public hearing described on this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, this Council meeting. Judicial review of an administrative decision of the Town Council must be filed with the Court not later than the 90th day following the date of the Council’s decision (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6) Any item not under discussion before 10:00 p.m. may be continued to the next regular meeting. Next regular meeting is November 14, 2023.
Administration Department
Town Hall, main floor
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-4691
Town Council
Steve Burdo, Mayor
Eileen Burke, Vice Mayor
Brian Colbert, Councilmember
Alexis Fineman, Councilmember
Tarrell Kullaway, Councilmember
Staff
David Donery, Town Manager
Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager / Town Librarian
Jeff Zuba, Finance and Admin Services Director
Megan Holt Acevedo, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Planning Director
Sean Condry, Public Works Director
Dannielle Mauk, Community Services Director
Mike Norton, Chief of Police
Dan Mahoney, Interim Fire Chief
DECLARATION OF POSTING
This Notice is posted in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a) or §54956. Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the Town of San Anselmo website. Under penalty of perjury, this Agenda was posted to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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