REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
L. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of October 11, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Kellman at 7:05 p.m. via telephonic Zoom meeting. There was no Closed Session.
L.A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Sobieski (VIA ZOOM), Hoffman (VIA ZOOM), Cleveland-Knowles, Vice- Mayor Blaustein (VIA ZOOM), Mayor Kellman (VIA ZOOM) ABSENT: None
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kellman introduced and welcomed Molly Perry, Interim City Clerk; and requested that on behalf of the Tunnel Project, a beautification project that will connect Marin City to Sausalito, the City Manager provide funding of $10,000 on behalf of the City. Additionally, Mayor Kellman noted that the Equity and Racial Justice Task Force will begin a series of Town Hall meetings for the purpose of providing a forum to listen to resident concerns.
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
There were no minutes submitted for approval.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Blaustein requested that Agenda Item 4A be continued in an effort to coordinate both the Building Code adoption with the REACH amendments. Discussion ensued related to code adoption time requirements.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments for the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Blaustein, seconded by Councilmember Sobiesky, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote, to continue Agenda Item 4A and approve the remainder of the AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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3.A. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to Agreement to Purchase of Parking Equipment and Related Services with IPS Group LLC for an annual amount of $12,750.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6199 that authorized the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment t Agreement to purchase of parking equipment and related services with IPS Group LLC for an annual amount of $12, 750.
3.B. Accept the resignation of Kylie Flanagan, Heidi Kirsch, and Amanda Groendal from the Sausalito Community Safety/Disaster Preparedness Committee The City Council received and filed the staff report accepting the resignations of Kylie Flanagan, Heidi Kirsch, and Amanda Groendal.
3.C. Receive and File the report related to the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging (EV) Stations.
The City Council received and filed the staff report.
3.D. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Park Engineering for construction management and inspection services of the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project in an amount not to exceed $77,561.25.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 7000 that provided authorization to the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Park Engineering for construction management and inspection services of the 2022 Street Resurfacing Project in an amount not to exceed $77,561.25.
3.E. Designate Authority to Determine Disability for Local Safety Employees The City Council adopted Resolution No. 7001 designating the Responsibility and Authority and updating the process and procedures in the determination of disability retirements for safety employees.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4.A. Ordinance amending Chapters 8.06 through 8.28 and Chapter 8.40 of Title 8 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sausalito Municipal Code, and Adopting the 2022 Edition of the Title 24 Code of Regulations and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments - Dan Hortert, Interim Community Development Director
Item 4A was continued to October 25, 2022 (see City Council action on page 1).
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BUSINESS ITEMS
5A. Consolidation of the City's Sewer Collection System with the Sausalito Marin County Sanitary District
Kevin McGowan, Director of Public Works, and Vivian Houssen, Houssen Associates, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation; and responded to City Council questions and concerns. Jeffery Kingston, Sausalito Marin City Sanitary District, was also present and responded to City Council questions.
Summary: The City has completed a sewer condition assessment and developed a list and budget for system-wide sewer pipeline and manhole rehabilitation needs. This work will, among other purposes, inform future discussions on consolidation of the City's sewer collection system with the Sausalito Marin City Sanitary District (District). The recent televising and review of the City's collection system revealed a need of $18 million in repairs. With the City's current revenue of $1.7 million annually, improvements can be accomplished over a 14-year period which does not include inflations costs. if consolidation is pursued, initially the District would budget the $3M annual sewer enterprise fund revenue with approximately $1.5M for O&M and an average of $1.5M for rate funded capital so as not to impact the current rates. Should the district need to be more aggressive the district would deficit spend, use a loan or issue bonds to finance over 20 to 30 years in order to pay for the work completed within the first 9 to 10 years.
The City currently provides services for cleaning, maintaining, emergency response maintenance services, management, capital project development, financial and legal services. The consolidation of the City's service to the District will transfer a majority of these services; however, since the District already utilizes some of these services, there may be a revenue deficit to the city upon consolidation. District and City will continue to work together to move the consolidation effort forward and will coordinate with the Sewer Subcommittee members. The next steps will include seeking legal assistance to develop a step-by-step procedure for consolidation which will include interaction with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
City Council discussion ensued.
Public Comments
The following individuals spoke in support of the item and provided recommendations:
Joan Cox
David Suto
Vicki Nichols
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the staff report. 5B. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Revised and Restated Master Fee Schedule Adopted in FY2008-09 to Adjust Parking Fees
Elliott Holt, Parking Analyst, presented the staff report and responded to City Council questions and concerns.
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Summary: Parking fees were last adjusted earlier this year at the regular Sausalito City Council meeting held on July 12, 2022, with the adoption of Resolution No. 6176 (Attachment 4). At that time Staff presented a proposal with a limited scope-specifically addressing the "peak demand" season's on-and-off street parking fees with the intent to return to Council with additional recommendations to adjust parking fees in the City of Sausalito. At Council's direction at the June 28, 2022 meeting, and considering comments and conversations made during the FY2022-23 budget discussions, Staff have prepared a comprehensive analysis of parking fees for Council review. This Analysis covers parking meter, parking lot, parking permit and various other parking- related fees. Staff have also prepared for council consideration a draft Resolution to amend the Revised and Restated Master Fee Schedule Adopted in FY2008-09 to adjust parking fees. Staff have also prepared recommendations for exploring prospective new revenue sources, which includes adopting new fees, expanding hours of enforcement, expanding service areas, and establishing guidelines for the adoption of new resident parking permit areas.
City Council discussion ensued.
Public Comments:
The following individuals spoke in support of the item and provided recommendations:
Anthony Bruce
Alex Woie
Juli Vieira, on behalf of the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce Continued City Council discussion included providing time for employees and the Chamber of Commerce to assess the parking rate increases.
Moved by Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman, to Approve Resolution No. 7002, with an amendment to delay the employee parking fee increases for Lots 3 and 4 for 60 days.
AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Hoffman, Cleveland-Knowles, Vice Mayor Blaustein, Mayor Kellman
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
5C. Electrical Undergrounding efforts of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's system upgrades within the City of Sausalito
By consensus, the City Council continued this item to October 25, 2022.
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6. COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments
Sandra Bushmaker provided comments about the upcoming election.
David Suto thanked the City Council on the leaf blower ban.
Arthur Bruce expressed appreciation to the City Council on recent City Council actions.
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles reminded the community on the upcoming Housing Element Committee meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2022, and noted the communications received by residents on the matter.
Vice Mayor Blaustein noted that residents should consider applying to serve on the Community Safety Disaster Preparedness Committee; and noted her recent attendance at an infrastructure roundtable with local officials that addressed the need for infrastructure funding, climate resilience, and transportation issues.
Mayor Kellman provided an update on the City's efforts on applying for grants to obtain funding for a variety of community issues including flood resilience and a climate Smart Cities App.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL
BUSINESS
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
8B. City Manager Information for Council
City Manager Chris Zapata updated the City Council on upcoming grant requests by the City; and provided a General Municipal Election update.
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8C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
There were none.
8D. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles requested confirmation that the November 8, 2022, City Council meeting was canceled due to the General Municipal Election and rescheduled to Tuesday, November 15, 2022, time to be determined 8E. Other reports of Significance
There were none.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss Council adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting to be held on October 25, 2022 with the open session due to commence at approximately 7:00 p.m..
Respectfully Submitted,
Million
Molly Perry
Interim City Clerk
Approved on November 15t, 2022
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