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EGULAR AND SPECIAL OF SUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 21, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
These ang as called to order by Mayor Blaustein at 532 p.m, with the meeting conducted via in.
Councilmember Cox
Councilmember alman
Vice Mayor Sobieski
Mayor Blaustein
Il. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
(Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1))
Employee Title: City Manager
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: Goff v. City of Sausalito, et al., Marin County Superior Court No. CIV2101707
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956. 9(d) (1)
Name of case: Portje v. City of Sausalito, et al., USDC ND. Cal. Case No 3:22-CV-01029 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code section 54956. 9(d) (1))
Whiskey Springs Villa HOA v. City of Sausalito, Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV 1903419
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Blaustein recessed to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Blaustein reconvened the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was no reportable action.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Kellman, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, the City Council approved the agenda
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Blaustein made announcements regarding special events.
ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
2.A. Adoption of the Minutes of the November 7, 2023 City Council Meeting Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Kellman, and unanimously carried, the City Council adopted the minutes
3. CONSENT CALENDAR - 7:07 PM
Chad Hess, Finance Director, and Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Sobieski, and unanimously carried, the City Council approved the following items:
3.A. Received and filed a report on Sausalito Center for the Arts lease milestones Progress Report. In addition, with Council consent, Councilmember Hoffman requested that the following be added to the minutes:
1. Revenue from Special Events: The City was supposed to share 50/50 in special events/rental revenue for SCA, in excess of $15,000, that was supposed to offset the reduced rent. (Section 5.3) We have not received any revenue share from Special Events. We have not received any of the required monthly reconciliations regarding this matter. Staff will ensure past reconciliations and prospective reconciliations are provided.
2. Commencement Date: 8/19/2023.
3. Date of Rent Escalation: Based on 18 months after the commencement date (Lease Section 5.1/5.2), the rent escalation from the initial monthly rent of $4,029.23 to $11,095.25 on March 1, 2024.
3.B. Reviewed and Accepted Treasurer's Report for September 30, 2023.
3.C. Adopted Resolution 81-2023, Authorizing the City Manager to approve purchase orders for acquisition of maintenance vehicles in amount not exceeding $62,742.59.
3.D. Waived the Second Reading and Adopted Ordinance No. 06- 2023, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 15.24 "Parking Meter Zones" of the Sausalito Municipal Code and Enacting Replacement Chapter 15.24, "Paid Parking Zones" to Regulate Street Parking In Accordance with the California Vehicle Code. 2 of 5
3.F. Approved the City's Response to Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report: Build More ADUs - An Rx to Increase Marin's Housing Supply (June 15, 2023).
3.G. Adopted Resolution 82-2023, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with HF&H Consultants, LLC in an amount not to exceed $74,770.
3.E. Re-Appointments of Nastassya Saad and Jeffery Luxenberg to the Planning Commissions for a 3-year Term, commencing on January 1, 2024, and Ending on December 31, 2026
Walfred Solorzano, City Clerk, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Chris White, Kay Mitzel, Alice Merrill, Michael Rex, Babette McDougal, Jann Johnson, John Flavin, Alex Kashef, Vicki Nichols, Ron Albert, Carlito Berg, and Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
Moved by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Kellman, and unanimously carried, the City Council reappointed Nastassya Saad and Jeffery Luxenberg to the Planning Commissions for a 3-year term, commencing on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2026.
The City Council also directed staff to bring back an item exploring the increase in Planning Commission members from five to seven.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Informational Report Regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company's System Planned 12kV System Upgrades Area 1 Encroachment Permit Issuance Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director, Mark Van Gorder, PG&E, Austin Sharp, PG&E, and Tracy Craig, Craig Communications made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Babette McDougal provided public comments.
The City Council received and filed the Informational Report Regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company's System Planned 12kV System Upgrades Area 1 Encroachment Permit Issuance.
5.B. Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Extension of Creative Digital Agency Marketing Contract with the City
Brandon Phipps, Community & Economic Development Director, and Scott Thornburg, Chair, Economic Development Advisory Committee, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Alice Merrill, Babette McDougal, Teresa Ancona, and Alex Kashef provided public comments.
Mayor Blaustein made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Sobieski, to make a 6- month contract extension with Creative Digital Agency Marketing Contract. 3 of 5
Chad Hess, Finance Director, and Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Councilmember Hoffman made an alternate motion seconded by Councilmember Kellman, to come back with a 3-month extension with Creative Digital Agency Marketing, and that motion failed by the following 2-3 vote:
AYES:
Councilmember Kellman
Councilmember Hoffman
NOES:
Councilmember Cox
Vice Mayor Sobieski
Mayor Blaustein
Councilmember Hoffman made a friendly amendment to the original motion to re- evaluate the contract with Creative Digital Agency Marketing after the City Councils prioritization session.
Mayor Blaustein accepted that friendly amendment.
Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Sobieski, and unanimously carried, the City Council requested staff to bring back a 6-month contract extension with Creative Digital Agency Marketing.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Alice Merrill, Babette McDougal, and Alex Kashef provided public comments.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Blaustein reported back on microgrid programs, her mayoral trip to the World Expo in Barcelona, and the National League of Cities Conference. Councilmember Kellman reported back on her trip to the National League of Cities Conference.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 8A. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8E
Kieran Culligan, Sybil Boutilier and Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments. 8B. City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, and Chad Hess, Finance Director, made a report on the city's third- party interim audit.
8C. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Cox requested that the various commission report at future council meetings, an item on appointment protocols, expanding the Planning Commission, and an update on the housing element implementation. Vice Mayor Sobieski requested to bring back a report on hotels. 4 of 5
Mayor Blaustein asked for the status of Dunphy Park. Councilmember Kellman requested a revenue report on parks.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Blaustein adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nelsta
Walfred Solorzanc
City Clerk
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