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CITY OF SAUSALITO
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of February 28, 2023 was called to order by Mayor Blaustein at 5:01 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in-person and Zoom.
I.A ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember Cox (VIA ZOOM)
Councilmember Hoffman (VIA ZOOM)
Councilmember Kellman (VIA ZOOM)
Vice-Mayor Sobieski (VIA ZOOM)
Mayor Blaustein (VIA ZOOM)
1.B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Blaustein announced the following would be considered during Closed Session:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: Sausalito/Marin County Chapter of the California Homeless Union v. City of Sausalito USDC No. District of Ca. Case No. 3:21-cv-01143-LB CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: Schmit v. City of Sausalito, Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV 2203861
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: Sausalito Yacht Harbor v. City of Sausalito, Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV 1902916
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Govt. Code Section 54957.6 ;
Agency Designated Representative: Negotiator, Deborah Muchmore Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code section 54957
Consultation with Chief of Police
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
There were no public comments on Closed Session items.
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Blaustein recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Blaustein reconvened to Open Session at 7:06 p.m.
II.A. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Closed Session announcements.
II.B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Kellman, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to approve the agenda:
AYES: Cox, Hoffman, Kellman, Vice Mayor Sobieski, Mayor Blaustein NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Blaustein provided an update on the fundraising efforts for the repair of the iconic Sausalito Sea Lion.
Mayor Blaustein welcomed Steve Moore who spoke on the potential and promise of Daylighting Willow Creek.
ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
2.A. Approval of Draft Minutes of the January 30, 2023 Special Joint Meeting, February 7, 2023 City Council Meeting, and February 10, 2023 City Council Meeting
Councilmember Cox requested a scrivener's error be corrected in the January 30, 2023, Special Joint Meeting minutes.
AYES: Cox, Hoffman, Kellman, Vice Mayor Sobieski, Mayor Blaustein NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Jeff Jacob and Mimi Willard provided public comments.
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After hearing the public comment by Ms. Willard, the City Council agreed to continue Agenda Item 3E.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Cox and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended to continue Agenda Item 3E to the March 7, 2023, City Council meeting.
AYES: Cox, Hoffman, Kellman, Vice Mayor Sobieski,
Mayor Blaustein
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3.A. Adopt Resolution Amending 6201 Designating the Responsibility and Authority and Updating the Process, and Procedures in the Determination of Disability Retirements for Safety Employees to Include the Acting Chief of Police, effective December 1, 2022
Adopted Resolution No. 19-2023, amending Resolution 6201 designating the responsibility and authority and updating the process, and procedures in the determination of disability retirements for safety employees to Include the Acting Chief of Police, effective December 1, 2023.
3.B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the California Department of Boating and Waterways requesting a total of $490,000 for the Turney Street Dock Project.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-2023, authorizing the City Manager, to apply for a grant from the California Department of Boating and Waterways requesting a total of $490,000 for the Turney Street Dock Project
3.C. Sausalito Police Department's Crime and Traffic Report Calendar Year 2022 - Fourth Quarter and Year End Report
Received and filed the Fourth Quarter and Year End Report.
3.D. Authorization to Close Tracy Way for the 2023 Season Adopted Resolution No.21-2023, authorizing the closure of Tracy Way from March 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023.
3.E. Adopt a Resolution Opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Continued to March 7, 2023.
3.F. Southern Marin Fire Protection District Annual Report 2021-2022 Prepared for City of Sausalito
Received and filed the Southern Marin Fire Protection District Annual Report of 2021-2022.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
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5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Mid-Year Finance Update Presentation Chris Zapata, City Manager, provided a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Mid-Year Finance Update, responded to City Council questions and concerns, and reiterated budget priorities of the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker provided public comment.
The City Council noted the following priorities:
1. City Manager to return with an explanation on the Parks and Recreation decline in revenue; and consultant costs per department.
2. Potential revenue streams.
3. Examine waste and efficiencies.
4. Stay consistent and focused and continue to message to the community.
5. Comparison of public safety costs to other cities.
6. Managing City assets better.
7. Review of historic budget numbers to examine trends.
8. Working towards a balanced budget.
9. Developing objective criteria for "asks" from members of the public.
10. Rigorous fiscal scrutiny.
5.B. Direction to Staff regarding Recommendations made by Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
Chris Zapata, City Manager, spoke on the recommendations provided by the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and introduced Tom Riley, Chairman, who further clarified the submitted recommendations and requested City Council priorities.
City Council priorities for EDAC included the following:
1. The Business Improvement District (BID).
2. Marketing and participation in events.
3. Addressing commercial vacancies.
4. Streamlining the permit process through collaboration with Brandon Phipps, Director of Community and Economic Development.
5. Continued collaboration with the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, Sausalito Center for the Arts and other non-profits.
Chairman Riley noted that EDAC would provide quarterly updates to the City Council.
5.C. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreement with Badawi and Associates for Professional Auditing Services for FY2022-23 and Optional Renewal for FY2023-24 and FY2024-25, in amount not to exceed $159,905 This item was continued to the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Jack McDonald and Vicky Nichols provided public comments. 4 of 6
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Blaustein provided an update on the recently held Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) meeting that included several presentations that included John Carroll, Superintendent of Schools; Senator Connelly's budget update and legislative activity that would be beneficial to the City; the Concerned Group of Young Adults Related to Cannibis Policy; and Senator McGuire's affordable housing efforts. Additionally, the Mayor attended a dinner with Councilmember Hoffman that included recognition of the Japanese Consul General; noted the recently held Active Shooter Training that was hosted by the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce; and noted continued work with Councilmember Kellman on grant applications with California Concepts on Grants with a recent submittal that would include technical assistance grants.
Councilmember Kellman provided updates on the Blue Economy Task Force; the planning of Gay Pride Events with targeted dates of June 29, June 30, and July 1, 2023; an update on the MCCMC Climate Action Committee; and provided an update on the California Cities Executive Committee meeting.
Councilmember Hoffman noted continued work with Councilmember Kellman on the Bridgeway Marina and land-based housing.
Councilmember Cox provided an update on the MCCMC Legislative Committee; the annual meeting of the Bay Conservation of Development Commission of Enforcement Committee; and an annual report of the Richardson Bay Regional Agency.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 8A. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8E
There were none.
8B. City Manager Information for Council
The Citywide Staffing Update was continued to March 7, 2023. 8C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
Mayor Blaustein requested that Vicky Nichols be appointed to the Mosquito Vector Control District.
It was moved by Mayor Blaustein, seconded by Vice Mayor Sobieski, and unanimously carried, by the following roll call vote, to appoint Vicky Nichols as the City's representative on the Mosquito Vector Control District.
AYES: Cox, Hoffman, Kellman, Vice Mayor Sobieski, Mayor Blaustein NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8D. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Hoffman requested the amendment of the City's smoke free ordinance include the addition of protecting residents in multi-unit housing. Secondly, Councilmember Hoffman requested the City Council address, at a date certain, how to move forward with the City's Boards and Commissions.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Mayor Blaustein, to agendize the discussion and decision related to the City's Boards and Commissions sometime during March and April. 5 of 6
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Hoffman and Kellman
NOES: Cox, Vice Mayor Sobieski, Mayor Blaustein
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Continued City Council discussion included a prioritization of asks and objective criteria during budget discussions.
Mayor Blaustein requested upcoming agenda items include bike safety, Code of Conduct, Rules & Regulations pertaining to attendance at City Council meetings, Active Shooter Training for staff. 8E. Other reports of significance
There were none.
9. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORIAM
Mayor Blaustein adjourned the meeting at 10:42 p.m., in Memoriam to Robert Praetzel and Harry "Hank" Easom.
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzano
City Clerk
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