Sausalito City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of February 15, 2022
MINUTES OF THE
SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 15, 2022
[I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of February 15, 2022 was called to order by Mayor Hoffman at 6:03 p.m. by a telephonic Zoom meeting.
I.A ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Sobieski (VIA ZOOM), Cleveland-Knowles (VIA ZOOM), Jill Hoffman (VIA ZOOM), Vice- Mayor Blaustein (VIA ZOOM), Mayor Kellman (VIA ZOOM)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
I.B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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.
Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:04 p.m.
The regular meeting reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:10 p.m.
II.A CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Closed Session Announcements.
II.B APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Kellman suggested hearing Business Items first and then Public Hearing Items. Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved to approve the revised agenda, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call.
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AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, ViceMayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
1. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
There were no Mayor Announcements or Special Presentations.
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Public Comment:
There were no public comments
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Blaustein, to approve the Special City Council Minutes of February 4, 2022, as submitted. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, ViceMayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Comments:
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles
Vice Mayor Blaustein
Public Comment:
Jacob
Peter Romanowsky
Robbie Powelson
Eva
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved to approve the Consent Calendar items 3.A through 3.F, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, ViceMayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
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ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
The Consent Calendar items approved were as follows:
3.A Authorize First Amendment to the Agreement for Services With Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC.
Adopted Resolution No. 6128 Authorize First Amendment to the Agreement for Services With Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC.
3.B Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to submit the Notification of Intent to Comply with Senate Bill 1383 Regulations and Apply for a CalRecycle Grant in the amount of $20,000 to Support Sausalito’s effort to comply with Senate Bill 1383.
Adopted Resolution No. 6129 Authorizing the City Manager to submit the Notification of Intent to Comply with Senate Bill 1383 Regulations and Apply for a CalRecycle Grant in the amount of $20,000 to Support Sausalito’s effort to comply with Senate Bill 1383.
3.C Adopt a resolution authorizing a total of $48,000 for the Dunphy Park Bocce Lights Project.
Adopted Resolution No.6130 authorizing a total of $48,000 for the Dunphy Park Bocce Lights Project.
3.D Library Q2 Report for FY 2021-22.
The Council Received and Filed the Library Q2 report for the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022.
3.E Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Purchase Agreement to replace the F550 Dump Truck damaged in vehicle fire with a Chevrolet Silverado MD Dump Truck in an amount of $88,433.46.
Adopted Resolution No. 6131 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Purchase Agreement to replace the F550 Dump Truck damaged in vehicle fire with a Chevrolet Silverado MD Dump Truck in an amount of $88,433.46.
3.F Declaration of Local Emergency – Activities at and Surrounding Marinship Park Encampment.
Adopted Resolution No. 6132 Declaring a local emergency for activities at and surrounding Marinship Park Encampment.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Cypress Ridge Open Space Parcel Discussion
The Council received a presentation from Jim Moore, Community development Director.
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Council questions followed. Mary Wagner City Attorney was also available to answer questions.
Written Comment:
Laurette Rogers
Melinda and Fred Meitz
Mary Lou Bryant
Barbara Salzman
Elizabeth Schenkel
Joan Saxton
Debbie Randell
Rebecca Scherzer
Richard Felker
Nina Croner
Vincent Maggiora
Jayne Reichert
Mike Rogers
Leslee Maggiora
Susan Shea
Gerard LeJeune
Marilyn Pallister
Ann Watson
Carlo Berg
Seena Garovoy
David Cooper
Lynn Keller
Burton J and Baerbel Drobnis
Jennifer Kehoe
Linda Pfeifer
Karina Hughes
Shea Putnam
Kristen Wolslegel
Rebecca Singer
Kathy and Alan Shirek
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Rose
Janet Dean
Patrick Carlisle
Deirdre Witherow
Sam Penrose
Haley Keltner
Susan Samols
Lynnie Spiller
Carolyn Revelle
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Lise And Vincent Ciolino
Dawn Barbour
Paul Rogers
Clint Wilder
Adele Nieto
Kathy Rogers
Laurel Spolter
Sonja Hanson
Patricia Pigman
John and Melody Maggiora
Sandra Bushmaker
Chris Maggiora
Jennifer Silva
Sam Ruben
Michael Nadal
Patrick Lee
Ron Albert
Kay Mitzel
Allen Fish
Millard Arterberry
Scott Robinson
Public Comment:
Leon
William Monnet
Jim Richard
Linda Pfiefer
Peter romanowsky
Michael Rogers
Kathy Rogers
Vicky Nichols
Carolyn Revelle
Robbie Powelson
Flora Rogers
Judy Schriebman
Pamela Meigs
Sharon Farrell
Arthur Bruce
Barbara Salzman
ND Koster
Alice Merrill
Eva
Susan Hopp
Susan Shea
Quinn Koster
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Sonja Hanson
Sandra Bushmaker
Council comments followed.
Council directed staff to do more research regarding conservation easements and bring the item back to a date uncertain.
5.B Receive City Council Input for Potential Grant Priorities The Council received a presentation from Chris Zapata, City Manager, regarding City Council Input for Potential Grant Priorities.
Council questions followed.
Public Comment:
Eva
Jacob
Peter Romanowsky
Vicki Nichols
Sybil Boutlier
Alice Merrill
Joan Cox
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Council comments followed.
Council provided input on grant priorities to the City Manager.
4. Public Hearing Items
4.A. Amendment to Chapter 11.12 of the Sausalito Municipal Code to Create a Tree Replacement Fee
The Council received a presentation by Mary Wagner, City Attorney, regarding chapter 11.12 of the Sausalito Municipal Code to create a Tree Replacement Fee. A PowerPoint Presentations was used.
Council questions followed
Public Comment
Arthur Bruce
Vicky Nichols
Peter Romanowsky
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Council Comments followed
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved to waive the first reading, and read by title only, an ordinance amending section 11.12.030 of the Sausalito Municipal Code to establish a tree replacement fee, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, ViceMayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Written Public Comment Submitted:
Diana Cohn
Caroline Bonn
Kate and John Flavin
Michal Staninec
Public Comment at the Meeting:
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Jason Sarris
Peter Romanowsky
Eva
Arthur Bruce
Joan Cox
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7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Blaustein reported on a Water Policy MCCMC special meeting that she attended.
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles commented on the PBAC meeting and also provided written reports posted to the agenda.
Mayor Kellman reported that she and councilmember Sobieski have a Finance Committee meeting on the 28th of February, and her and Vice Mayor Blaustein will be attending a Legislative Review Committee meeting.
Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment
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8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER
COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.A PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8E
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Peter Romanowsky
Arthur Bruce
8.B City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, provided information regarding the public showers and fire extinguishers for encampment.
8.C Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
There were no Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
8.D Future Agenda Items
Mayor Kellman provided comments.
8.E Other Reports of Significance
There were no other reports of significance
9. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment at 10:35 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Serge Avila
Acting City Clerk
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