MINUTES OF THE
SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
April 30, 2022
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The Special meeting of April 30, 2022 was called to order by Mayor Kellman at 10:06 A.M. by a telephonic Zoom meeting.
I.A ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Sobieski (VIA ZOOM), Hoffman (VIA ZOOM), Cleveland-Knowles (VIA ZOOM), Vice- Mayor Blaustein (VIA ZOOM), Mayor Kellman (VIA ZOOM) ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved to adjourn to closed session for 30 minutes to discuss closed session item 4.A, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman. The motion was approved unanimously by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, Vice- Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman, NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
2. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR BOARDS AND
2.A Conduct interviews for the Historic Preservation Commission, the Library Board of Trustees, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee The Council Conducted Interviews for the Historic Preservation Commission, the Library Board of Trustees, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
Public Comment:
Vickie Nichols
Eva
City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 11:26 AM to discuss item A.1.
A.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager City Council reconvened via Zoom at 12:08 PM
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
3.A Q1 Council Priorities (Budget and Strategic Planning) Council received a presentation from Chris Zapata, City Manager, on the Q1 Council Priorities.
Council questions followed.
Public Comment:
Kieran Culligan
David Suto
Council comments followed.
Council received the presentation and decided to prioritize revenue and infrastructure.
3.B. Review and Purpose of Boards and Commissions Structures Council received a presentation from Chris Zapata, City Manager, on the review and purpose of Boards and Commissions Structures.
Council questions followed.
Public Comment:
Kevin Carroll
Vicky Nichols
Council comments followed.
City Council directed the City Manager to work with Boards, Commissions and Committees to maintain volunteerism and streamline staff demands. This item is to be brought back to City Council by the City Manager for update and implementation at a date uncertain.
3.C. Mid-Year Budget Items
The Council received a presentation from Chris Zapata, City Manager, on the Mid-Year budget items. Vivian Chu, Finance Director and Chad Hess from Eide Bailly LLP were also available.
Public Comment:
There was no Public Comment.
Council comments followed.
Vice Mayor Blaustein motioned, seconded by Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles to adopt Resolution No. 6157 authorizing adjustments to the FY 2021-22 operating and capital budget. The motion was approved unanimously by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Cleveland-Knowles, Hoffman, Vice- Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman, NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
3.D. Consider the Request by the Housing Element Advisory Committee to Allow an In- Person Housing Element Town Hall Meeting on May 9, 2022 (Chris Zapata, City Manager) The Council received a presentation from Chris Zapata, City Manager, considering the request by the Housing Element Advisory Committee to allow an in person Housing Element Town Hall Meeting on May 9, 2022.
Council Comments followed
Public Comment
There was no public comment
Council directed staff to have materials available for display at City Hall for the public.
4. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
At 1:57 PM the mayor adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss the following items:
A.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation 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 MCSC Case No. CIV 1901463 A.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: City of Sausalito v.California Affiliated Risk Management Authorities MCSC Case No. CIV 1902916 Respectfully submitted,
Serge Avila
City Clerk
Approved on:
Sausalito City Council Minutes
Special Meeting of April 30, 2022
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