REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of September 13th, 2022 was called to order by Mayor Kellman at 6:00 p.m., via telephonic Zoom meeting.
I.A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Sobieski (VIA ZOOM), Hoffman (VIA ZOOM), Cleveland-Knowles, Vice- Mayor Blaustein (VIA ZOOM), Mayor Kellman (VIA ZOOM) ABSENT: None
I.B. Announcement of Closed Sessions Items (D.1. - D.5.) D1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation/Initiation of Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956. 9(c) One potential case D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) Name of Case: City of Sausalito v. California Affiliated Risk Management Authorities MCSC Case No. CIV 1902916 A D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Winston Ashmeade and David Johnson v.
Caltrans, City of Sausalito MCSC Case No. 1901463
D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCEL- Existing Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) Name of Case: City of Sausalito v. California Affiliated Risk Management Authorities, et al. Case No. CIV 2103933 L.C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments on Closed Session items.
Meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 06:05 PM
II. OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 420 LITHO STREET - 7:00 PM II.A. Announcement From Closed Session
There were no announcements from Closed Session.
II.B. Approval of Agenda
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Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman, to approve the agenda. The motion was approved unanimously by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kellman thanked Commissioner Sybil Boutilier, Age Friendly Sausalito, for facilitating the Covid Booster Clinic scheduled for Thursday, September 15' at City Hall, Lower Level, from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.
2.A. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
There were no minutes submitted for approval.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Sobieski moved, seconded by Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles, to approve the Consent Calendar 3.A. - 3.D. The motion was carried unanimously by the following roll vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Agreement with the County of Marin for Distribution of County Measure A - Parks proceeds
Summary: In November 2012, voters passed The Marin County Parks, Open Space, and Farmland Preservation Transactions and Use Tax, also known as County Measure A. This program which started in 2013 distributes funding from this tax to jurisdictions within Marin County to be utilized for parks and other agricultural bases service provided by each jurisdiction.
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As in years past staff is recommending allocating these funds to Parks capital projects. Staff recommended allocating funds to the repair of Marinship Park's tennis court, restroom, and field The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6190 authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement with the County of Marin for the Annual Disbursement of County Measure A - Parks Proceeds.
3.B. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Authorizing the use of a portion of the City Hall Parking Lot for a Public Safety Power Shutoff Community Resource Center
Summary: During this extreme weather, utilities may temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fire. This action is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
PG&E seeks authorization through an Agreement to set up a Community Resource Center at the City Hall parking lot in the event of a local PSPS.
On July 27, 2021, the Sausalito City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with PG&E to utilize a portion of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Parking Lot for a public Safety Power Shutoff Community Resource Center. That agreement expired in July 2022 and PG&E is requesting to execute a new agreement to utilize the City Hall parking lot during PSPS events.
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman, to approve City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Authorizing the use of a portion of the City Hall Parking Lot for a Public Safety Power Shutoff Community Resource Center. The motion was approved unanimously by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers. None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
The City Council adopted Resolution 6191 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Authorizing the use of a portion of the City Hall Parking Lot for a Public Safety Power Shutoff Community Resource Center.
3.C. Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Summary: The City of Sausalito utilizes a Development Impact Fee ("DIF") which is required to address Construction impacts to City roads (Sausalito Municipal Code, Chapter 3.36. The DIF is paid by an applicant prior to the City's issuance of a building permit. The intent of the DIF is to fund the mitigation of impacts to City streets and roads caused by private construction. The certain financial information regarding DIF revenues and expenditures each year.
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The City Council received and filed the Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 21/2022.
3.D. Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement for Real Property Management Services not to exceed $66, 560 from July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Summary: Michael K. Wagner is a professional Real Estate Manager experienced in local government operations and has been providing the oversight and leadership necessary to address, track, account for, and report on the multifaceted aspects of the City's real estate portfolio. Through his work, the City's portfolio is producing revenues.
On June 30, 2022, the agreement for Michael K. Wagner expired. In the interest of ongoing negotiations and projects, Michael K. Wagner continued his work. Approval of this resolution establishes a new agreement, retroactive to July 1, 2022, and through December 31, 2022.
This is a temporary solution for these valuable and much needed services. The services will transition inhouse at the end of this agreement.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6192 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Real Estate Management Services with Michael K. Wagner, retroactively effective to July 1, 2022, not to exceed $66,560 through December 31, 2022.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
There were no Public Hearing Items.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Update and Direction of the 2021-2022 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Electrifying Marin's Building, Eliminating Natural Gas as a Fuel Source in Residential and Commercial Buildings
Presentation was provided by Kenneth Henry, Building Inspector.
Summary: On June 6, 2022, the 2021-2022 Marin County Grand Jury published a report on Electrifying Marin's Buildings. The Report first identifies the building and transportation sectors as industries contributing to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
The City Council discussed the proposed response to the Marin County Civil Grand Jury and directed staff to bring this item back at the next scheduled meeting of September 20, 2022.
5.B. Receive and File a report regarding securing grant funding for the City of Sausalito's projects and programs Presentation was provided by Kevin McGowan, Director of Public Works Summary: In the spring of 2022, the City hired California Consulting Inc. to assist the city with identifying and applying for additional grants. With their assistance staff has and is pursing OBAG3, HSIP and other funding sources. Pursing grants is time consuming for staff and the submittal of an application does not guarantee that the city will receive funds.
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On August 30, 2022, staff provided a report to the City Council detailing some of the completed and active projects that are supported by grants and funding sources separate from the general fund. There may be many other opportunities to receive grant funding for the City of Sausalito.
Many of the state and federal agencies have funding available for specific types of projects.
Aligning those funds with improvement within Sausalito will helps to support our community and keep our infrastructure functioning as intended. Large issues such as sea level rise are being recognized at the state and federal levels as well as at the local level.
City Council discussion ensued.
The City Council received and filed the report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Keiran Culligan expressed appreciation to City Staff for their efforts in securing grants for various projects.
• Pat Zuch recognized the City's efforts on identifying potential source of funding and conveyed the need for the City to spend the grant on community-backed projects.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments on matters not on the agenda:
R Sayed provided an update on emergency response initiatives.
Kevin Carroll provided an update on transit contractor labor shortages and associated service impacts.
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Vice-Mayor Blaustein and Councilmember Jill Hoffman provided a brief report about the productive League of City of California Conference and noted the possible issuance of a joint summary on common issues and interests that other cities in California are experiencing such as homelessness and cannabis initiatives.
• Councilmember Sobieski provided a summary from the Park and Recreation Committee meeting regarding the opening of South View Park on Monday, September 25'h. There will be upcoming discussion and outreach initiatives for the Park and Recreation Department to determine the reopening and usage of the now vacated Marinship Park. Outreach will be conducted regarding the repurposing of the new Marinship Park to benefit the community.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS Public Comments
There were no public comments for Agenda Items 8B through 8E. 8B. City Manager Information for Council
City Manager Zapata reported on the following:
Summary: The City of Sausalito recently recruited eight new employees including the Sausalito City Council Minutes
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appointment of a Community Development Director who will commence his service mid- October 2022. There are still recruitment initiatives for the following positions and the City of Sausalito along with the current HR Consultant, Deborah Muchmore, are actively recruiting the following employment vacancies:
Chief Building Official
Sustainability Programs Coordinator
Human Resources Manager
Public Works Division Manager - Maintenance Division
Police Academy Recruit
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Parking Enforcement Officer / Community Services Officer The active recruitment initiatives represent the City's utmost commitment and its continuous efforts to improve service to the community under the allocated budget and using the City's recruitment process.
City Manager Zapata also announced that Abbot Chambers, Director of Communication, this year's recipient of an honorary award from Bank of Marin for his exemplary commitment in providing public service for the community of Sausalito. 8C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
There were no new appointments of Boards, Commission and Committees members. 8D. Future Agenda Items
• Councilmember Sobieski: Electrical undergrounding efforts of PG&E system upgrades within the City.
Vice Mayor Blaustein and Councilmember Jill Hoffman: HEAC update - Presentation from a Consultant in the form of an informational session about the process on housing initiatives.
• Vice Mayor Blaustein: EV Charging Plan
• Vice Mayor Blaustein: Presentation about the Pier near the Trident. 8E. Other reports of significance
There were no reports of significance.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. to the next Regular City Council meeting, scheduled for September 20" with Open Session beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
malike
Interim City Clerk
Approved on November 15th , 2022
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