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Regular Meeting of [April 12, 2022]
MINUTES OF THE
SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
5:00 PM
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I.A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of April 12, 2022 was called to order by Mayor Kellman at 5:03 p.m. by a telephonic Zoom meeting.
I.B. INTERVIEWS FOR SUSTAINABILITLY COMMISSION AND PEDESTRIAN
AND BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council conducted interviews for Sustainability Commission and Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Council interviewed William Jake Beyer and Karen Wiener for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee and Kimery E. Wiltshire, Reza Jalali and Nicholas D.
Stevenson for the Sustainability Commission.
II.B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – pursuant to Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Employee organization: SEIU Local 1021, Sausalito Police Association, Management and Confidential
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Real Property Negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property – Bank of America Building. 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 City Negotiator – City Manager, City Attorney, Michael Wagner, Contract Real Estate Manager Negotiating Parties – Sausalito Center for the Arts, Larry and Michael Mindel
Under Negotiation – price and terms
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: Sausalito Yacht Harbor v. City of Sausalito MCSC Case No. CIV 1902916
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Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:35 p.m.
The regular meeting reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:08 p.m.
II.A ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Sobieski (VIA ZOOM), Vice- Mayor Blaustein (VIA ZOOM), Mayor Kellman (VIA ZOOM)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Jill Hoffman, Susan Cleveland-Knowles III.A CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Closed Session Announcements.
III.B APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski to approve the agenda. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call.
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Vice- Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles
1. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Kellman announced that council will sponsor a Cinco De Mayo lunch for city staff
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Public Comment:
Robbie Powelson
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski, to approve the Regular City Council Minutes of March 22, 2022, and Special City Council minutes of March 18, 2022 as submitted. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Vice- Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
Cybil Boutilier
Jeff Jacob
Lise Ciolino
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski, to approve the Consent Calendar items 3.A-3.G. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Vice- Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles
The Consent Calendar items approved were as follows:
3.A. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Real Estate Management
Services with Michael K. Wagner, effective March 1, 2022, not to exceed $43,000
through June 30, 2022.
Council adopted Resolution No. 6145 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Real Estate Management Services with Michael K. Wagner, effective March 1, 2022, not to exceed $43,000 through June 30, 2022.
3.B. Receive and File the staff report regarding electrical vehicle charging stations City
Municipal Lot 2 at 50-98 Humboldt Ave.
Council received and filed staff report.
3.C. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Approving and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with
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Parisi Transportation Consulting for the Bridgeway Safety Study between Napa and
Johnson Street in an amount not to exceed $84,880.
Council adopted Resolution No. 6146 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parisi Transportation Consulting for the Bridgeway Safety Study between Napa and Johnson Street in an amount not to exceed $84,880.
3.D. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Approving and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with
Parisi Transportation Consulting for the development of plans specifications and
estimates for the Bridgeway Signal Improvements at Easterby, Spring, Marinship in
an amount not to exceed $94,189.
Council adopted Resolution No. 6147 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parisi Transportation Consulting for the development of plans specifications and estimates for the Bridgeway Signal Improvements at Easterby, Spring, Marinship in an amount not to exceed $94,189.
3.E. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for
Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the Coloma St. Safe Pathways to School Project in an amount not to exceed $128,766.
Council adopted Resolution No. 6148 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the Coloma St. Safe Pathways to School Project in an amount not to exceed $128,766.
3.F. Adopt a Resolution to Continue to Conduct the City’s Council and All Other City
Board, Commission, and Committee Meetings Remotely Due to Health and Safety
Concerns for the Public.
Council adopted Resolution No. 6149 to Continue to Conduct the City’s Council and All Other City Board, Commission, and Committee Meetings Remotely Due to Health and Safety
Concerns for the Public.
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3.G. Renewal of Emergency Declaration
Council adopted Resolution No. 6150 to renew the Declaration of a Local Emergency related to activities and surroundings in Marinship Park.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.A. Update from Portfolio Management.
The City Council received a presentation update from Mike Wagner, Contract Portfolio Manager. A PowerPoint Presentation was used.
Council Questions followed.
Public comment:
Jacob
Kevin Carroll
Vicky Nichols
Council Comments followed.
Council directed staff to bring back a follow up report with answers to the questions and concerns that were raised during the presentation to an uncertain date.
4.B. Capital Improvement Program Methodology and FY2022/23 Budget approach to
Capital Projects.
The Council received a presentation form Kevin McGowan, Director of Public Works, on Capital Improvement Program Methodology and FY 2022/23 budget approach to Capital Improvement Projects. A PowerPoint Presentation was used.
Council questions followed.
Public comment
Vicky Nichols
Carolyn Revelle
David Suto
Council discussion followed.
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Council accepted the report and announced that council will continue discussion of some of the issues at the special City Council meeting of April 30th, 2022.
4.C. Mid-Year Budget Update.
The Council received a presentation from Chris Zapata, City Manager, providing an update on the Mid-Year budget. A PowerPoint Presentation was used.
Council Questions followed
Public Comment:
Jacob
Kevin Carroll
Vicky Nichols
Council discussion followed.
Council accepted this report no action was taken, item will be brought up at the April 26th meeting
5. COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment:
There were no public comments.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Kellman: reported on the Diversity Race and Equity meeting.
Public Comment:
There were no public comments.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER
COUNCIL BUSINESS
7.A PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8E
There were no public comments.
7.B City Manager Information for Council
City Manager, Chris Zapata, provided a report on the review of Boards and Commissions. The City Manager announced that Serge Avila was appointed to be the City Clerk and provided an update on the Willow Creek clean up.
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7.C Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Blaustein made a motion, Seconded by Councilmember Sobieski to appoint Jake Beyer and Karen Weiner to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mayor Kellman made an amendment to the motion to accept the resignation of Sandra Caballero, and to extend the term of Regan Fulton.
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Vice- Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles
Sustainability Commission
Mayor Kellman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski to appoint Raza Jalali and Kimery Wiltshire to full time roles on the Sustainability Commission and Nick Stevenson be brought on as an alternate.
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Vice- Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles
7.D Future Agenda Items
Mayor Kellman brought up turning the Fishing Pier into Sausalito Municipal Pier and reviewing a mobile application for the EDAC and DPW.
Vice Mayor Blaustein brought up the move of the Mermaid statue to somewhere in town in honor of Jenny Wasser.
Councilmember Sobieski reminded the request for Leaf Blower Ban and Boards and Commissions. Mayor Kellman mentioned that both are on future agendas of Council meeting.
7.E Other Reports of Significance
Mayor Kellman reported that she did a tour of areas that flood in Southern Marin.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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The Mayor adjourned in honor of Jenny Wasser.
With no other business to discuss Mayor Kellman adjourned the meeting at 9:56 PM Respectfully submitted,
Serge Avila
City Clerk
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