Sausalito City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of January 25, 2022
MINUTES OF THE
SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 25, 2022
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of January 25, 2022 was called to order by Mayor Kellman at 5:33 p.m.by a telephonic Zoom meeting.
I.A ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Sobieski (VIA ZOOM), Cleveland-Knowles (VIA ZOOM), Hoffman (VIA ZOOM), Vice-Mayor Blaustein (VIA ZOOM), Mayor Kellman (VIA ZOOM)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
I.B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Kellman announced that Agenda Items D.1, D. 2, and D.3, will be discussed in Closed Session.
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) Name of Case: Sausalito/Marin County Chapter of the California Homeless Union v. City of Sausalito USDC No.
District of Ca. Case No. 3:21-cv-01143-LB
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation Initiation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Cases: Susan Gordon and Eburt Titus v. Caltrans, City of Sausalito, Lydia McNair v. Caltrans, City of Sausalito, Ron Rouda and George Glass v. Caltrans, City of Sausalito, Winston Ashmeade and David Johnson v. Caltrans, City of Sausalito D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation Initiation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Sausalito v.
California Affiliated Risk Management Authorities MCSC Case No. CIV2103933 Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m.
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The regular meeting reconvened via Zoom meeting at 7:04 p.m.
II.A CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Closed Session Announcements.
II.B APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman to approve the agenda. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call.
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
1. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
There were no Mayor Announcements.
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment.
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Blaustein, to approve the January 4, 2022, January 10, 2022, January 19, 2022 special meeting minutes and January 11, 2022 regular meeting minutes as submitted. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, Blaustein Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment.
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles comment followed.
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Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved to approve, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski, to approve Consent Calendar items 3.A. through
3.H. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, Blaustein Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
The Consent Calendar items approved were as follows:
3.A. Finance Budget Calendar.
The Council received and filed the Finance Budget Calendar.
3.B. Receive and file an update on the Objective Development and Design Standards project and adopt resolutions to: a) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Opticos Design, Inc. for planning services including preparation of draft objective design and development standards and visualization images for selected housing opportunity sites for an amount not to exceed $73,943; and b) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Robert Brown in the amount of $12,000.
The Council received and filed an update on the Objective Development and Design Standards project and adopted Resolution No. 6120 to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Optics Design, Inc. for planning services including preparation of draft objective design and development standards and visualization images for selected housing opportunity sites for an amount not to exceed $73,943. Council also adopted Resolution No. 6122 to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Robert Brown in the amount of $12,000.
3.C. FY 21/22 Community Development Department Q2 Report: October - December 2021.
The Council received and filed the FY 21/22 Community Development Department Quarter 2 Report: October - December 2021
3.D. Recommendation Regarding Security Services Agreement for Emergency Events.
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The Council received and filed the recommendation regarding Security Services Agreement for Emergency Events
3.E. 2021 Circulation Management End of Season Report, and Consideration of Fourth Amendment to Sausalito Bicycle Congestion Management Agreement for 2022 Season.
The Council received and filed the 2021 Circulation Management End of Season Report, and Consideration of Fourth Amendment to Sausalito Bicycle Congestion Management Agreement for 2022 Season
3.F. Southern Marin Fire District (SMFD) Quarter 3 Report.
The Council received and filed the Southern Marin Fire District (SMFD) Quarter 3 Report
3.G. Receive and File a Presentation for Pacific Gas and Electric regarding their 4kV to 12kV System Improvement on the North side of Sausalito.
The Council received and filed a presentation for Pacific Gas and Electric regarding their 4kV to 12kV system improvement on the North side of Sausalito
3.H. Declaring the City's 1998 1500 Chevrolet Pickup, 1991 S-10 Chevrolet Pickup, and 2006 Honda Accord Surplus and Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of Said Equipment at Auction.
The Council adopted Resolution No. 6121 to declaring the City's 1998 1500 Chevrolet Pickup, 1991 S-10 Chevrolet Pickup, and 2006 Honda Accord Surplus and authorizing the City Manager to dispose of said equipment at auction
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.A Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Work Plan The Council received a presentation from Tom Reilly, EDAC Chair, regarding the EDAC Future Candidate Projects
Council questions followed
City Manager, Chris Zapata comments followed
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Written Comment:
There was no Written Comment.
Public Comment:
Joan Cox
Council approved to prioritize the following topics: Downtown & Caledonia business improvement districts, brand identity, define Sausalito as waterfront destination, public parking and traffic study, revise formula detail requirements, create plan for brining micro-manufacturing and maritime businesses (liaison), consider residential housing on Caledonia street, limit number of uses that require conditional use permits.
4.B Interim Guidance Rules, and Regulations to Implement SB 9 - The California Home Act: and Schedule for Consideration and Adoption of SB 9 Implementing Ordinance
The Council received a presentation from Mary Wagner, City Attorney, and Heidi Scoble, Interim Community Development Director, regarding the Rules and Regulations to implement SB9.
Council questions followed.
Written Comment:
Pat Zuch
Public Comment:
Public Commenter: Eva’s iPhone
The Council received a presentation from Mary Wagner, City Attorney and Heidi Scoble Acting Community Development Director, the Council referred the proposed ordinance to the Legislative Committee prior to schedule the public hearing at Planning Commission and final action at a City Council meeting.
4.C Recommendation to Request Proposals for Financial Team to Refinance Pension Debt
The Council received an oral presentation from Chris Zapata, City Manager, regarding the recommendation to request proposals for financial team to refinance pension debt.
Council comments followed.
Written Comment:
There was no Written Comment
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Public Comment:
Public Commenter: Eva’s iPhone
Joan Cox
Sandra Bushmaker
Jacob Chase
John Dire
Council comments followed.
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Blaustein, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a team of finance and legal professionals to develop recommendations on the refinancing of Sausalito pension debt to address the growing costs of the program and in parallel schedule a pension workshop with Bartel and Associates to provide information on Sausalito’s pensions and discuss potential tools to address pension scenarios. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, Blaustein Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
5. COMMUNICATIONS
Written Public Comment:
Mike Monsef
Public Comment:
Eva Chrysanthe
Jeff Jacob Chase
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Hoffman provided an oral report on the Bank of America Working Group and the Sausalito Center of Arts.
Vice Mayor Blaustein provided an update on the Sustainability Committee.
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles provided an oral report on the Housing Element Advisory Committee Meeting.
Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment.
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7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER
COUNCIL BUSINESS
7.A PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 7B-7E
Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment.
7.B City Manager Information for Council
City Manager, Chris Zapata, provided an oral report regarding an update on the new Community Development Director, Jim Moore.
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles question followed.
City Manager, Chris Zapata, comments followed, regarding the update on Southview Park Project.
7.C Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
Mayor Kellman provided the Mayor Appointments for 2022.
7.D Future Agenda Items
The Council requested the following:
1. Presentation from the Golden Gate Village
2. Gas Leaf Blower Ban
3. Historic Context Statement
4. Update on the Objective Design Standards
5. Vacancies for Boards and Commissions
6. Update from staff regarding the Cypress Ridge Conservation Easement process
7. Include business items in advance
8. EDAC update
9. Joint Planning Commission and Council meeting
7.E Other Reports of Significance
There were No Other Reports of Significance.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned in honor of Harvey Skip Berg and Velma Gamble at 9:24 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Serge Avila
Acting City Clerk
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