Sausalito City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of June 28th, 2022
MINUTES OF THE
SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
5:30 PM
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CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 420 LITHO STREET - 5:30 PM
I.A. Mayor Kellman calls the meeting to order and requests that Roll Call be taken I.B. Mayor Kellman announces that item(s) D1-D4 will be discussed in Closed Session
I.C. PUBLIC COMMENT on Closed Session items
I.D. City Council adjourns to CLOSED SESSION to consider the following:
D.1. 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.
D.2. 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.
D.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Initiation of Litigation pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)
One potential case.
D.4. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT – pursuant to CGC§54957
Title: City Attorney.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bryan Vitale
Sewer Coordinator
SEU Petition
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
SEIU Petition June 2022
Meeting was adjourned for Closed Session at 05:39 PM
II. OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS VIA ZOOM AT CITY HALL 420 LITHO STREET
Council reconvened City Council Regular Meeting at 07:12 PM II.A. Closed Session Announcements
There were no announcements
II.B. Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Jill Hoffman moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Blaustein to approve the agenda. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kellman proceeded with a special announcement that Abbott Chambers, City Librarian & Communication Director, has been selected by Sausalito Chambers of Commerce as the 2022 Honoree of The Spirit of Marin awarded by Bank of Marin.
A brief presentation from Juli Vieira of Sausalito Chambers of Commerce highlighting the 29 years history of Bank of Marin Award, “The Spirit of Marin”.
This notable award recognizes achievements and volunteer spirit of local businesses and business citizens as chosen by the Marin County Chambers of Commerce.
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2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
2.A Approval of Draft Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 24, 2022.
Councilmember Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman to approve the draft Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 24th, 2022 as submitted. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3.A. Adopt a Resolution electing to be exempt from the County of Marin Congestion Management Program.
Council adopted Resolution No. 6169 approving the exemption from the County of Marin Congestion Management Program.
3.B. 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.
In consideration of Health and Safety Concern for the Public, Council adopted Resolution No. 6160 to conduct the City Council and all other City Board, Commission, Commission and Committee meetings remotely.
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3.C. Resolution calling for an election to fill two seats on the City of Sausalito City Council to be held and consolidated with the General Municipal Election scheduled for November 8, 2022 and requesting that the Marin County Registrar of Voters conduct the election.
Council adopted Resolution No. 6173 to hold and consolidate the election to fill two seats in the Sausalito City Council with General Municipal Election on November 8th, 2022 and Approved the Marin County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election.
3.D. Community Wide Survey Requested by City Council, City Manager Performance and Measure "O" Memorandum Update.
Council received Memorandum on the City Manager Performance and Measure “O” update.
3.E. Consideration to Review and Approve the Investment Policy Updates.
Council received Staff Report and Revised Document of City of Sausalito Investment Policy of June 28th, 2022 and approved City of Sausalito Revised Investment Policy of June 28th concerning three minor changes to Section IV – Reporting Requirements.
3.F Ordinance adding a new Chapter 9.70 to Title 9 – Subdivisions, amending Section 10.44.080, and adding new Section 10.44.350 to Chapter 10.44 – Specific Use Requirements, of the Sausalito Municipal Code to Address Senate Bill 9 Compliance.
Council Received the First reading of Ordinance No. 1288, approving and waiving further reading of “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Adding Chapter 9.70 to Title 9 – Subdivisions, amending Section
10.44.080, and adding new Section 10.44.350 to Chapter 10.44 – Specific Use Requirements, for the implementation of Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman to approve Consent Calendar. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4.A. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget (Chris Zapata, City Manager; Vivian Chu, Finance Director 60 Minute Presentation) 7:35 PM Council Received Revised Staff Report of June 28th, 2022 for Review and Consideration of FY 2022-23 Budget Adoption.
City Manager, Chris Zapata, summarized the objective and the proposed measures of the Revised Budget. The proposal represents a Status Quo Budget to keep Services Provided to the Communities largely by Staff Retention and Future Direct Recruitments.
Vivian Chu, Finance Director provided Itemized Costs and Projected Expenditures by Department. Deborah Muchmore, HR Manager, provided Breakdown Cost of Current Staffing and future Recruitment Expenditures.
Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director, outlined the Forecasted Expenditures for Capital Improvements Projects.
Chris Zapata, City Manager, provided a brief comparison of Sales Taxes charged by other Cities in Marin County with an overview of recommendation to allocate sales tax revenue for local service purposes.
The Council unanimously approved City Manager Chris Zapata's proposed general fund budget of $23.3 million for FY 2022-23. An additional $4.4 million was allocated towards capital projects like road and sewer repairs.
Council adopted Resolution No. 6172 Approving the Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Council directed to Schedule Periodic Meetings for Updates on City of Sausalito Financial Standing.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Verbal
David Suto
Ray Withy
Sandra Bushmaker
Joan Cox
Written
Theodores
Endberg
Gavin
Wetterer
Long
Shrader
Rodriquez
T Willis letters June 22nd and 28th
A Maltbie
Baker
Councilmember Hoffman moved, seconded by Councilmember
Cleveland-Knowles to approve Revised Budget FY 2022-23. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Consideration of a resolution to place an initiative on the November 8, 2022 ballot that would amend and restate Chapter 3.06 to Title 3 of the Sausalito Municipal Code to extend the existing transaction and use (sales) tax until April 1, 2033, and adjust the rate from one-half percent (½%) to one percent (1%).
Council received Staff Report of June 28th, 2022.
Joint presentation by Mary Wagner, City Attorney, and Nicholas Muscolino, City Attorney.
The presentation highlighted the purpose of this item is for the City Council to consider whether to place a ballot measure on the November 8, 2022.
The ballot would amend and restate Chapter 3.06 to Title 3 of the Sausalito Municipal Code to extend the existing transaction and use (sales) tax until April 1, 2033, and to adjust the rate from one-half percent (½%) to one percent (1%) commencing on April 1, 2023.
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Council questions followed.
Council supported the initiation of outreach initiative and Citizen Advisory Committee to provide public awareness concerning the proposed adjustment on the sales tax.
Councilmembers elected to place a measure on the November 2022 ballot that extends and expands formerly known- Measure O, a 0.5% local sales tax slated to expire in 2025. The new measure would increase the local sales tax to 1% for ten years, beginning April 1, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kevin Carroll
Juli Vieira
David Suto
Vicky Nichols
Joan Cox
Ray Whity
Sandra Bushmaker
Councilmember Hoffman moved, seconded by Councilmember ClevelandKnowles to approve Revised Budget FY 2022-23. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
5.B. Citizen’s Initiative Petition to Repeal Existing Regulations and Authorize Storefront and Non-Storefront Commercial Cannabis Businesses in Sausalito
Council received Staff Report and presentation by Nicholas Muscolino, Assistant City Attorney summarizing the background and recommendation to Adopt the proposed Resolution to Approve Ordinance to the Voters at the next Regular Election on November 8th, 2022 and to Order the Report to be Presented within 30 days – that is on or before July 28th, 2022.
The Proposed Ballot consists of Two Initiatives to Eliminate the City’s Existing Regulations and to Authorize Two Cannabis Commercial Cannabis Retailers to Sell from one Storefront Retail and one Delivery Only Business.
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Council questions followed.
Councilmember Sobieski suggested that a 3rd Initiative Report should be drawn up and presented before the Council.
As an alternative to adopting or placing the Austin/Pearson measure on retail cannabis on the November 2022 ballot, the Council opted to delay a decision by 30 days so that City staff can prepare a report on the impacts of the measure in relation to the Cleary measure, which has already been placed on the ballot.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Verbal
Alicia Leach
Nathan Williams
Yolanda Bellissimo
Joseph Pearson
Judith Wetterer
Joan Cox
Sandra Lowe
Tom Willis
Maddy Hirshfield
Sarah Shrader
Bridget Clark
Paul Austin
Carrol Cotton
Kelsey
Sarah Bodnar
Michelle Leopold
Allie B
David Suto
Connor J
Sean Cleary
Chris
Allice Merrill
Written
Elizabeth O’Donnel
Bertolina
Bentley
Theodores
Endberg
Gavin
Judith Wetterer
Long
Sarah Shrader
Rodriguez
T Willis (June 22nd & 28th)
A Maltbie
6. COMMUNICATIONS
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6.A. PUBLIC COMMENT
King
Mary Beth West
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports
Vice Mayor Blaustein provided a brief update about the recent productive meeting at with new Marin Gun Safety Collaborative Working Group.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS - 10:05 PM
8.A. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8E
There were no public comments.
8.B. City Manager Information for Council - 10:15 PM
City Manager affirmed that the preparation for 4th July celebration was well underway and acknowledged the hard work of City of Sausalito staff, especially the commitment from Park and Recreation Department. The celebration will take place throughout the day on July 4th with a finale of Firework display at Gabrielson Park.
8.C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
There were no subjects for discussion concerning appointments to Board Commission and Committees
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8D. Future Agenda Items
Councilmembers directed City Attorney and City Staff to provide report and to schedule a special meeting in July to discuss comparison and possibility of a 3rd alternative for Cannabis business in Sausalito.
Vice Mayor Blaustein: Municipal Governments’ role to initiate guidance for the community concerning the women’s right to choose and to understand safe practice for abortion.
8E. Other reports of significance
There were no other reports of significance.
9. ADJOURNMENT
With no other business to discuss, Mayor Kellman adjourned the meeting at 10:18 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Serge Avila
City Clerk
Approved on: August 30th 2022