MINUTES
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M.
In-Person:
City Hall Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
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Present: Councilmember Bushey
Councilmember Hill
Councilmember Llorens Gulati
Mayor Kate
Absent: Vice Mayor Kertz (arrived at 5:40 p.m.)
Also Present: Interim City Manager Paul Navazio
City Attorney Robert Epstein
City Clerk Lindsay Lara
Mayor Kate called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and invited City Clerk Lindsay Lara to call the roll. Vice Mayor Kertz was absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Consent Calendar Items:
Mayor Kate removed item 1.e from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Kate invited public comment on the remainder of the Consent Calendar, excluding
1.e.
Speaker: Gregory Andrew
Councilmember Hill moved and Councilmember Bushey seconded to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, excluding 1.e.
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Hill, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Kertz
a. Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 1, 2026 (CC) Approved Minutes as submitted
b. Zoning Code Amendments to Add Clarifying Language and Simplify Existing Zoning Regulations
Final Adoption of Ordinance 2064: An Ordinance of the City of San Rafael Amending the San Rafael Zoning Ordinance, San Rafael Municipal Code, Title 14, Division I General Provisions, Chapter 14.03 Definitions, Section 14.03.030 Definitions as well as Division V Administrative Regulations, Chapter 14.28, Sections 14.28.010-
14.28.080 and Finding that this Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (CC) Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2064
c. Professional Services Agreement for Legal Services
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $585,000 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for Legal Services (CA)
Adopted Resolution 15567
d. Construction Vehicle Impact Fee Repeal
Resolution Repealing the Construction Vehicle Impact Fee and Authorizing the Community & Economic Development Director to Settle Any Timely-Filed Fee Protests Related to Construction Vehicle Impact Fees for Projects that Have Not Paid the Fee (CED)
Adopted Resolution 15568
e. Camping Regulations Evaluation and Proposed Changes
Enforcement Update of San Rafael Municipal Code (“SRMC”) Chapter 19.50, “Camping on Public Property”; Adoption of a Resolution Prohibiting Camping Along Andersen Drive Pursuant to SRMC § 19.50.030(b); CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3); 15307; 15308 and Accept Report on Administrative Interpretation of “Public Facility” and “Park” Under SRMC § 19.50.030(a)(1),(3) (CM) Received Update, Adopted Resolution 15577, and Accepted Report Assistant City Manager John Stefanski presented on 1.e.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Kate invited public comment.
Speakers: Katie Fleet, Richard Bernstein, Gregory Andrew, Wayne Rayburn, Marianne Nannestad
Staff responded to questions from public comment and Councilmembers.
Councilmembers provided comments.
Vice Mayor Kertz moved and Councilmember Llorens Gulati seconded to receive Update, adopt Resolution, and accept Report.
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
f. Title VI (Non-Discrimination) Plan
Resolution Approving a Title VI Plan (CM)
Adopted Resolution 15569
g. Marinwood Community Services District and San Rafael Fire Departments Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Between the City of San Rafael and Marinwood Community Services District for Fire Protection, Emergency Services, and Personnel Sharing (CM/FD)
Adopted Resolution 15570
h. Report on 2025 Fire Prevention Inspections of Certain Occupancies Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Regarding the Fire Prevention Inspections of Certain Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code for Calendar Year 2025 (FD)
Adopted Resolution 15571
i. Paramedic Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Resolution Maintaining Paramedic Service Special Tax Rates at their Current Levels for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FD)
Adopted Resolution 15572
j. Proclamation
Proclamation in Recognition of Designation of July 2026 as Park & Recreation Month (LR)
Received and filed
k. Cooperative Agreement By and Between the City of San Rafael and the County of Marin for the Point San Pedro Slurry Seal Project
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Cooperative Agreement By and Between the City of San Rafael and the County of Marin, and Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Point San Pedro Road Slurry Seal Project (PW)
Adopted Resolution 15573
l. Storm Drain Maintenance Environmental Compliance, and Permitting Project Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dudek to Provide Environmental Services for the Storm Drain Maintenance Environmental Compliance, and Permitting Project in the Amount Not to Exceed $249,521 (PW)
Adopted Resolution 15574
m. Special Tax on Properties at Loch Lomond 10 - Mello-Roos District No. 1992-1 Resolution Setting the Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 1992-1 (Loch Lomond No. 10) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (PW)
Adopted Resolution 15575
n. The Village at Loch Lomond Marina – Mello-Roos District No. 2 Resolution Setting the Special Tax for City of San Rafael Community Facilities District No. 2 (The Village at Loch Lomond Marina) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (PW) Adopted Resolution 15576
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Kate adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
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LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF____________, 2026
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KATE COLIN, Mayor