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CITY OF SAUSALITO
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 28, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of March 28, 2023 was called to order by Mayor Blaustein at 6:02 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in-person and Zoom.
LA ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers attended in-person.
PRESENT: Councilmember Cox
Councilmember Hoffman
Councilmember Kellman
Vice-Mayor Sobieski
Mayor Blaustein
1.B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Blaustein announced the following would be considered during Closed Session:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Govt. Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Negotiator, Deborah Muchmore Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: Yes In My Backyard v. City of Sausalito, Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV 2300652
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
There were no public comments on Closed Session items.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Blaustein recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Blaustein reconvened to Open Session at 7:06 p.m.
II.A. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was no reportable action.
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CITY OF SAUSALITO
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 28, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of March 28, 2023 was called to order by Mayor Blaustein at 6:02 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in-person and Zoom.
L.A ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers attended in-person.
PRESENT: Councilmember Cox
Councilmember Hoffman
councilmember Kellmar
Vice-Mayor Sobiesk
Mayor Blaustein
1.B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Blaustein announced the following would be considered during Closed Session:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Govt. Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Negotiator, Deborah Muchmore Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: Yes In My Backyard v. City of Sausalito, Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
There were no public comments on Closed Session items.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Blaustein recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Blaustein reconvened to Open Session at 7:06 p.m.
II.A. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was no reportable action.
1 II.B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman, and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Blaustein introduced Interim Finance Director Chad Hess, Eide Bailly, LLP.
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Councilmember Cox noted that she recused herself during Closed Session for the March 7, 2023 meeting; and noted that the following item was not discussed and would have required her to recuse herself due to a conflict of interest:
CONFERENCEWITH LEGALCOUNSEL-Real Property Negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property- MLK School Site, 100 Ebbtide/610 Coloma Street, Sausalito, CA 94965 City Negotiator - City Manager, City Attorney Negotiating Parties- Lycee Francais la Perouse Under Negotiation - Price and Terms Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded Councilmember Kellman, and unanimously carried to approve the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting minutes, as amended.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kellman noted that related to Agenda Item 3B, the United States Small Business Administration had added Marin County to its list of disaster-stricken counties, providing financial assistance for qualifying residents and businesses, for the storms that took place December 27, 2022, through January 31, 2023.
Kieran Culligan provided public comments.
As related to Agenda Item 3C, City Council discussion included clarification on requirements for an encroachment permit and clarification of the width of the sidewalk, per the project specifications.
Brandon Phipps, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that the sidewalk width would not be reduced.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, to approve the following Consent Calendar:
3.A. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Marin County Sheriff's Office for Participation in the Specialized Investigation Unit (SIU) Authorized the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Marin County Sheriff's Office for the Sausalito Police Department's participation in the Specialized Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Marin County Sheriff's Office (formerly known as the Marin County Major Crimes Task Force).
3.B. A Resolution to Continue the Declaration of a Local emergency related to Activities in Response to the 2023 Storms and designate the City Manager, Acting Police Chief or Public Works Director to act on behalf of the City to seek federal financial assistance and assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
2 Adopted Resolution No. 25-2023, to continue the Declaration of a Local Emergency related to Activities in Response to the 2023 Storms, and (2) Adopted Resolution No. 25-2023, designating the City Manager, Acting Police Chief or Director of Public Works to act on behalf of the City to seek federal financial assistance and assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
3.C. Adopt a Resolution Approving an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales and an amendment to an Encroachment Agreement for encroachments in the public right-of-way at 12 El Portal and 690 Bridgeway (APN 065-133-17)
Adopted Resolution No. 26-2023, approving a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales to the expanded restaurant and an Encroachment Agreement for sidewalk dining at the café, in the City's right-of-way adjacent to the property at 12 El Portal and 690 Bridgeway.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. FY 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Updates
Chad Hess, Interim Finance Director, presented the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Mid-Year Budget Update.
City Council discussion included inaccurate budget estimates and how to better estimate the City's budget; the closing of internal funds; whether the City remains in a structural deficit; better reporting of "actual" funds; a review of revenue funds; pulling money from various funds if possible; legal requirements for designated funds; and unrestrictive and semi-restrictive funds versus restrictive funds.
Damien Harris, Judy Vieira, Jeff Jacob Chase, Vicky Nichols, Ray Withy, and Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
City Council discussion included levels of service; staffing; paying down debt; deferred maintenance; proof of concept; reporting detail; timing of reports; better forecasting; budget versus actual; consolidation of funds when possible; ballooning debt service requirements; need to continue belt tightening measures; staff capacity not being sustainable; and realistic baselines for basic levels of service.
Moved by Mayor Blaustein, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, to approve Resolution No. 27-2023, approving adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budget.
RECESS
Mayor Blaustein recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m. for a brief recess.
RECONVENE
Mayor Blaustein reconvened the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
3 5.B. Fiscal Sustainability and Potential Revenue Prediction Chris Zapata, City Manager, and Craig Hill, Managing Principal, NHA Advisors, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
The City Council reviewed potential revenue options and provided additional options including the sharing of sewer lines; additional hotel rooms; bike parking and its impact on the City; a cannabis delivery tax; a review of development impact fees; concerns related to one-time revenues; the need for long-term revenue sources; potential parcel tax for police services; and the need to research excise taxes on boats and different use cases.
The City Council determined that they would provide a one-way communication to the City Manager to prioritize and further investigate revenue options that will be reviewed at a future meeting date.
5.C. 2022 Circulation Management End of Season Report, and Approval of Agreement with Sausalito Bicycle Congestion Management Agreement for 2023 Season Stacie Gregory, Acting Chief of Police, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
The City Council discussion included the proposed increase in fees; potential for revenue sharing; bike permits in conjunction with the ferry; whether it is feasible to charge more on weekends; and the need for monthly reporting.
Kevin Carroll and Julie Vieira provided public comments.
Sergio Rudin, Acting City Attorney, recommended amending the scope of work in the agreement that would eliminate the provision that Sausalito Bike Return (SBR), charge $3.00, given the recommendation by staff to increase the fee to $5.00, and giving the discretion of fees to the Chief of Police and City Manager.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, to approve the proposed professional services agreement as amended by the Acting City Attorney, eliminating the provision in the Scope of Work related to a $3.00 fee and giving the discretion of fee amounts to the Chief of Police and City Manager.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Damien Harris provided public comment.
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Blaustein provided an update on an informal meeting of the Bay Area Network of Jewish Elected Officials where she is also joined by Councilmember Hoffman; and requested that economic equity be added to a future agenda.
Mayor Kellman spoke on the recently held MMCMC Climate Action Committee meeting; the recently held Bay Wave meeting; the Blue Economy Task Force; and on the upcoming Sausalito Pride event to be held on June 29, June 30, and July 1. 4 8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 8A. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8E
Eva provided public comments.
8B. City Manager Information for Council
Noting the lateness of the hour, the City Manager noted he would provide a written report at the next City Council meeting.
8C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
There were no appointments made.
8D. Future Agenda Items
The City Council discussed adding the following future agenda items:
1) Future of EDAC and other Boards and Commissions to be discussed at the April 11 City Council meeting; as well as applicant interviews for vacancies on various Boards and Commissions.
2) Minority Equity Fund.
Single-use plastic ban.
Tier 1 of REACH Codes for full electrification
5) GHAD Report on potential to form.
8E. Other reports of significance
There were no reports.
9. ADJOURNMENT IN RECOGNITION
Mayor Blaustein adjourned the meeting at 10:39 p.m. in honor of Cesar Chavez Day, which was observed on March 31; and stated that "Cesar Chavez was a champion for social justice and an advocate for hardworking people. Chavez had the strength to confront extraordinary adversity, and the conviction to fight for what we believe in."
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzano
City Clerk