SAUSALIT
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MARIN CO•
CITY OF SAUSALITO
SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sobieski at 5:01 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in-person and Zoom.
Councilmember Blaustein
Councilmember Hoffman
Vice ayor Gor Kellman
Mayor Sobieski
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1))
Name of case: Whiskey Springs Villa HOA v. City of Sausalito, Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV 1903419
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1))
One Case
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: MLK School Site, 100 Ebbtide/610 Coloma Street Negotiating Parties: NEW VILLAGE SCHOOL
City Negotiator: Chris Zapata, City Manager, Chad Hess, and Lemmor Bonilla Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
(Government Code Section 54957)
Consultation with Police Chief
Mallory Gaston provided public comments.
Vice Mayor Cox recused herself from the closed session item titled Conference with Real Property Negotiator.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sobieski recessed to Closed Session at 5:06 p.m.
Il. RECONVENE
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Mayor Sobieski reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Sobieski announced that by recommendation of staff item 5A will be moved after 5C.
Moved by Vice Mayor Cox as amended, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried, the City Council approved the agenda.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Sobieski made an announcement regarding the situation unfolding in Sister City Vina Del Mar; the passing of Chris Harman; and notified the public of the Saturday, February 10# 2024 Strategic Planning session.
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - 7:05 PM
2.A. Adoption of the Draft Minutes of the November 13, 2023; December 5 and 19, 2023; and the January 16 and 22, 2024 City Council Meetings Sandra Bushmaker provided public comment.
Moved by Vice Mayor Cox as, seconded by Councilmember Kellman, and unanimously carried, the City Council approved the action minutes for November 13, 2023; December 5 and 19, 2023; and the January 16 and 22, 2024 City Council Meetings.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 7:07 PM
Vice Mayor Cox recused herself from Item No. 3.B.
Councilmember Hoffman requested that Item Nos. 3.I and 3.J be moved to Business Items, under Item No. 5.C. Those two items were later continued by the City Council.
Jeffrey Chase and Damian Morgan provided public comments.
Moved by Vice Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Kellman, and unanimously carried, the City Council approved the following items:
3.A. Proclaimed Black History Month
3.C. Approved the Lease for Old City Hall (729/731 Bridgeway) (the "2024 Lease") with Gene Hiller, Inc. and Authorize Execution by City Manager.
3.D. Adopted Resolution 03-2024, Approval of Updated Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Position Allocation Table and New Job Classifications of Risk Manager and modified Finance position.
3.E. Adopted Resolution 04-2024, Appointing Marin Emergency Radio Authority Board of Directors Representative and Two Alternates.
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3.F. Approved the Purchase of AXON Taser 7 Energy Weapons and Accessories for the Total Amount of $92,389.60.
3.G. Conducted the Second Reading and Adopted of Ordinance No. 01-2024, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Municipal Code Re-Adopting Chapter 2.60 Military Equipment Use Policy.
3.H. Received and filed the FY2024-25 Budget Calendar.
3.K. Adopted Resolution 05-2024, Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Riedinger Consulting for Contract Inspection for PG&E's 4kV to 12kV Cutover Phase 2 Project in an amount not to exceed $120,000, which will be funded by PG&E.
3.B. Authorize City Manager to Execute Lease of MLK Building 7, Suite 735; 610 Coloma St to Gary Ferber
Moved by Councilmember Blaustein, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman, the City Council authorized the City Manager to Execute Lease of MLK Building 7, Suite /35; 610 Coloma St to Gary Ferber by the following vote
AYES
Councilmember Blaustein
Councilmember Hoffman
Councilmember Kellman
Mayor Sobieski
ABSTAIN
Vice Mayor Cox
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4.A. Public Hearing and Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-2024, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Amending Chapter 10.54 (Design Review Procedures) of Title 10 and Chapter 8.34 (Building Permit Conditions) of Title 8 of the Sausalito Municipal Code Kriste Teiche, Principal Planner made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Mayor Sobieski opened the public hearing
Vicki Nichols, Chris Sullivan, and Pat Zuch provided public comments.
Mayor Sobieski closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried, the City Council Introduced by Title Only and Waived the First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-2024, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of 3 of 6
Sausalito Amending Chapter 10.54 (Design Review Procedures) of Title 10 and Chapter 8.34 (Building Permit Conditions) of Title 8 of the Sausalito Municipal Code; and directed staff to include a study session with the Historic Preservation Committee alongside the Planning Commission for projects that are covered under this ordinance.
4.B. Consideration of Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision Approving Design Review Permit for Capital Improvement Project DPW 03.01.001, known as the Public Works Ferry Landside Improvement Project (APN 065-073-03 and 065-073-05; CEQA: Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(c) and 15303(d)); Direction to Staff on Permit Application, Design of Project, Preparation of Construction Drawings, Public Bidding, and related next steps The City Council announced ex parte communications.
Neal Toft, Principal Planner, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Michael Rex, Appellant, Local Professionals Group; Bill Hynes, Appellant, Principal at SWA Sausalito; Jacques Ullman, Appellant, Local Professionals Group made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Kevin McGown, Public Works Director, David Parisi, Parametrix, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Wayne Kwon, Parking Manager, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Susan Roegiers, Carolyn Revelle, Cheryl Popp, Bonnie MacGregor, Scott Thornburg, Adrien Brinton, Charles Melton, Beth Swierk, Karina Hughes, Kit Hayes, Muriel Ullman, Sharna Brockett, Joel Lewitz, Andrew Junius, Mary Griffin, Teresa Ancona, Kass Green, Daniel Danloff, Martha Loftis Joel Karr, Kay Mitzel, Peter Van Meter, Russell Croce, Kieran Culligan, Patrick Haesloop, Richard Graef, Ray Withy, Amy Suendberg, Kurt Weinsheimer, Michelle Dumont, Curtis Havel, Alice Merrill, Pastor Paul Mowry, Jennifer Silva, Don Daglow, Shelby San, Ron Albert, Carlito Berg, Sybil Boutilier, Sam Ruben, Linda Fotsch, Yasmine McGrane, and Patty Bott provided public comments.
Moved by Mayor Sobieski, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried, the City Council approved the following two motions after discussion amongst the City Council:
Motion 1: Withdraw the ferry landing design application.
Motion 2: The City Council herby authorized the following:
• Approved the Local Professionals Group Recommend Plan (Plan). • Directed staff to make construction level drawings of the phases that can be funded by the grant.
• Directed staff to obtain professional cost estimates. • Directed staff to identify phases of the Plan that can be built within the budget of the GGTHB grant.
• Authorized staff to solicit private and public sources of additional funding to construct the phases that cannot be paid with the grant such as raising Tracy Way.
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• Direct the city manager to execute an as needed service contract with SWA to continue coordination of design work or bring back an agreement, if required.
Authorized staff to file permit applications with all outside agencies required.
Requested that a phasing plan be brought back within 45 days.
Furthermore, the City Council directed the Public Works Director to seek additional funds from the Federal Transit Administration and work out logistical issues of the phasing of the project with the City and the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Review and Provide Direction Regarding Draft Request for Proposals for the 2024 Building Facility Assessment Study
The City Council continued the item to the next meeting.
5.B. Appointment of a Member to the Planning Commission for a Term Beginning on February 7, 2024 and Ending on January 31, 2027 The City Council continued the item to the next meeting.
5.C. Consider Making Appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) for Terms Beginning on February 7, 2024, and Ending on February 7, 2027
The City Council continued the item to the next meeting.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Vicki Nichols provided public comments.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Sobieski announced that he and Councilmember Hoffman attended the Mayors and Councilmembers academy.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS & OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
8A. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8B-8C
There were no public comments.
8B. City Manager Information for Council
City Manager Chris Zapata asked Mayor Sobieski to report out on the State of the City Address. 8C. Future Agenda Items
None
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobieski adjourned the meeting in honor of Chris Hartman at 11:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzano
City Clerk
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