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CITY OF SAUSALITO
SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
December 19, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Blaustein at 5:02 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in-person and Zoom.
Councilmember Cox
Councilmember Hoffman
Councilmember Kellman
Vice Mayor Sobieski
Mayor Blaustein
II. INTERVIEWS FOR COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES & BOARDS
The Council Conducted Interviews for the Planning Commission, Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), Historic Preservation Commission, the Library Board of Trustees, and the Sustainability Commission.
Ill. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 731 Bridgeway (Old City Hall)
City negotiator: Chris Zapata, Lemmor Bonilla
Negotiating parties: Gene Hiller, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 610 Coloma Street, Suites 723 and 735
City negotiator: Chris Zapata, Lemmor Bonilla
Negotiating parties: Gary Ferber
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Cox recused herself from the second item on Closed Session agenda.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Blaustein recessed to Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Blaustein reconvened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Kellman, and unanimously carried, the City Council approved the following items:
Adopted Resolution No. 86-2023 requiring Planning Commission to render a report within 40 days on proposed text amendments to the Sausalito Municipal Code Title 10 (Zoning) Chapter 10.54 Design Review Procedures and enacting Section 8.34.020, related to Construction Time Limits
Accepted the Annual Report on Construction Traffic Road Fee for FY 2022/23 under the Mitigation Fee Act and adopted Resolution No. 87-2023 making finding pursuant to California Government Code 66001
3.C. Canceled the January 2, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4.A. Authorize the City Manager to Award the Infrastructure Modernization, Utility Savings & Sustainability Program Consultant Services to Climatec, LLC and Execute the Energy Services Agreement in an Amount of $0 Catie Thow Garcia, Resiliency and Sustainability Manager, Tyler, Climatec, Chris Zapata, City Manager made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Mayor Blaustein opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Blaustein closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor Blaustein, seconded by Vice Mayor Sobieski, and unanimously carried, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-2023, authorizing the City Manager to Award the Infrastructure Modernization, Utility Savings & Sustainability Program Consultant Services to Climatec, LLC and Execute the Energy Services Agreement in an Amount of $O. The City Council = directed staff to work with the existing RFP on facilities assessment and include clear commenting on the facilities assessment, and an intensive report after phase one and what our steps are for phase two as it relates to the municipal and state code.
Motion carries unanimously.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Consider Appointments to the Community /Safety Disaster Preparedness Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), Historic 2 of 4
Preservation Committee, Library Board of Trustees, Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee, and Sustainability Commission
The City Council made the following appointments:
Community /Safety Disaster Preparedness Committee
Elizabeth Carter Ward
Jane Kendall
Gulnihal Cummoc
Historic Preservation Committee
Brad Cornelius
Library Board of Trustees
Bethanie Murguia
Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee
Jennifer Silva (94965 liaison resident)
Kieran Culligan
Sustainability Commission
David Cooper
Mark Palmer
Mark Moore (alternate)
5.B. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with New City America, Inc. for Property Business Improvement District Formation-Related Consulting Services, as well as Endorse the Proposed District Boundary, and Endorse or Suggest Modifications to the Proposed Budget and Financial Commitment from the City
Brandon Phipps, Community Economic and Development Director, Kass Green, Vice Chair EDAC, Marco Lee Mandri, President of New City American Inc, Chad Hess, Finance Director made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Carolyn Revelle, Babette McDougal, Scott Thornburg, Teresa Ancona, Tom Reilly, Sharna Brockett, Carlito Berg, Don Daglow, Amy Fenberg, Tom Gangitano, Jeff Scharosch, Willy McDevitt, and Sandra Bushmaker provided public comment.
Moved by Mayor Blaustein, seconded by Vice Mayor, and unanimously carried, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-2023, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with New City America, to provided Property Business Improvement District Formation-Related Consulting Services at a cost not to exceed $43,500, as well as endorses the Proposed District Boundary, and endorses the modifications to the Proposed Budget with the change in nomenclature to demand generation and financial commitment from the City with the following amendments added by councilmember Kellman, and Councilmember Hoffman. The consultant development more specificity of demand creation and definition including items like cleanliness, planting trees, sidewalks and lighting, the City Council have review of the bylaws, that the petition language that is circulating explain the 50% contribution by the city. And staff is directed that City manager will bring management plan back to City Council before it proceeds. 3 of 4
COMMUNICATIONS
Sybil Boutilier, and Eva Crisonti provided a public comment.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Cox gave an update regarding the City's report to BCDC, informed City Council that the quarterly meeting was rescheduled. Councilmember Kellman gave an update regarding BCDC Sea Level Rise Task Force and discussion on SB1 Grant Program.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS & OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
8A. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8E
No public comment was made.
8B. City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager informed City Council that on January 23d the county wide point and time count for in house persons will take place. Pointed City Council to insurance status update that was given. Acknowledges staff awards that were given as staff gathering. 8C. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Cox asked that a successor for Sybil Boutilier be moved up as a consent item. 8D. Presentation to Outgoing Mayor - by Chris Zapata, City Manager Mayor Blaustein was honored for her work.
8E. Presentation to Outgoing Vice Mayor - by Chris Zapata, City Manager Vice Mayor Sobieski was honored for his work.
8F. City Council Selection of Mayor
Mayor Blaustein nominated Vice Mayor Sobieski for Mayor. The City Council unanimously approved the nomination.
8G. City Council Selection of Vice Mayor
Mayor Sobieski nominated Councilmember Cox for Vice Mayor. The City Council unanimously approved the nomination.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobieski adjourned the meeting at 10:41 p.m. in honor of Charlotte.
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzano
City Clerk
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