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RAPIN CO
CITY OF SAUSALITO
SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of May 9, 2023 was called to order by Mayor Blaustein at 5:01 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in-person and Zoom.
L.A ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember Co
bouncilmember Hoffmal
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: Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai, Deborah Muchmore Employee organization: SEIU Local 1021, Sausalito Police Association Unrepresented Employee: Management and Confidential
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
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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 - Lycée Francais la Perouse
Under Negotiation - Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Real Property Negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property - New Village School, 100 Ebbtide Ave, Sausalito, CA 94965 City Negotiator - City Manager, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties - New Village School
Under Negotiation - Price and Terms
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Real Property Negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property - Galilee Harbor, 300 Napa St, Sausalito, CA 94965 City Negotiator - City Manager, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties - Galilee Harbor Community Association Under Negotiation - Price and Terms
Councilmember Cox noted that she would be recusing herself from the third and fourth closed session items as she owns property within the legal distance that an elected official is allowed.
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 5:03 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Blaustein reconvened to Open Session at 7:01 p.m.
II.A. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was no reportable action.
II.B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Kellman, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brian Mather, Nicholas White, Paco Padilla, and Edgar Padilla performed the ceremonial Oath of Office for their promotions. Acting Police Chief Stacie Gregory introduced each member and Walfred Solorzano, City Clerk, conducted the Oath of Office.
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Moved by Councilmember Kellman, seconded Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried to approve the April 25, 2023 City Council meeting minutes as amended.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Mayor Blaustein, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, approved the Consent Calendar with the following actions as amended:
3.A. Proclaimed Jewish American Heritage Month
3.B. Proclaimed on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
3.C. Adopted Ordinance 04-2023, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Repealing Chapter 11.20 and Replacing Chapter 11.40 of the Sausalito Municipal Code to Adopt and Implement the Countywide Reusable Foodware Ordinance and Adopted a 2 of 4
Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Marin Regarding Enforcement of the Foodware Ordinance.
3.D. Adopted Resolution 32-2023, approving an Encroachment Agreement for encroachments in the public right-of-way at 626 Sausalito Boulevard (APN 065-201-02).
3.E. Adopted Resolution 33-2023, amending Parking Regulations to Establish Two-Hour Time Limits, Overnight Parking Restrictions, and Resident Permit Parking Exemptions for Public Parking Spaces on Portions of San Carlos Avenue, Glen Drive, Lower Glen Drive, Girard Avenue, Bonita Street, Litho Street, Bee Street, and Napa Street.
3.F. Waived the Second Reading and Adopted Ordinance No. 03 - 2023, An Ordinance of the City of Sausalito Amending and Restating Chapter 12.28 to Title 12 of the Sausalito Municipal Code to Update and Extend the City Multi-Unit Smoking Ban.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Review Past and Updated Information on City Boards/Commissions/Committees/ Ad-HOC and Working Groups for the Purpose of Providing Direction to City Staff on Resource Allocation
Chris Zapata, City Manager, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Peter Van Meter, Carolyn Revelle, Sandra Bushmaker, Sybil Boutilier, Pat Zuch, and Richard provided public comments.
5.B. Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding the Downtown Valet Parking Pilot Program
Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director, and Sergio Rudin, Acting City Attorney, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker and Jann Johnson provided public comments.
5.C. Preliminary Discussion on the FY2023-24 Budget
Chris Zapata, City Manager, and Chad Hess, Interim Finance Director, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Peter Van Meter, Sandra Bushmaker and Tricia Smith provided public comments.
The City Council Review the FY2023-24 City Manager's Recommended Budget and provide additional policy direction for preparation of the FY2023-24 Budget.
COMMUNICATIONS - 9:30 PM
Peter Van Meter, Sandra Bushmaker, and Tricia Smith provided public comments. 3 of 4
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS - 9:40 PM
There were no reports.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 8A. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8E - limited to 2 minutes/person No public comments were made.
8B. City Manager Information for Council
There were no reports.
8C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
No appointments were made.
8D. Future Agenda Items
Discussion to Hold a May 20, 2023 Special Meeting regarding City Infrastructure and Labor Negotiations
By consensus, the City Council set a special council meeting for Monday, May 22 at 11:00 am. 8E. Other reports of significance
There were none.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Blaustein adjourned the meeting at 11:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzano
City Clerk
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