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SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sobieski at 5:31 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in person and Zoom and the following members were present:
Councilmember Kellman
Councilmember Blaustein
Councilmember Hoffman
Vice Mayor Cox (remote)
Mayor Sobieski
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code section 54956.9(d) (4))
Initiation of Litigation: One Case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1))
Yes In My Backyard v. City of Sausalito, Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV 2300652
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sobieski recessed to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Sobieski reconvened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. and reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.A. Receive and File a Report Announcing the Initiation of the Fix-It Issue Reporting Software for the Department of Public Works Maintenance Division Kevin McGowan, Director of Public Works, made a staff introduction and responded to questions posed by the City Council. Megan Lockett, Permit Technician, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker and Sharna Brocket provided public comments.
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ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
2.A. Draft Minutes of the April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Blaustein made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kellman, and unanimously carried, the City Council adopted the minutes of the April 16, 2024 meeting.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hoffman requested item 3.F be added to the Business Items and she recused herself from Item No. 3K.
By comment consent, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, the City Council took the following actions on the consent calendar:
3.A. Proclaimed Jewish American Heritage Month, 2024.
3.B. Proclaimed on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, 2024.
3.C. By minute order, waived the business license tax penalties imposed on Brodie in the amount of $6,884.00.
3.D. Received and Filed Treasurer's Report for March 31, 2024.
3.E. Adopted Resolution 23-2024, to approve a new position in the Police Department and an updated Position Allocation Table with the following change and related classification:
the addition of a Police Community Service and Evidence Technician.
3.G. Received and filed the Library Q3 Report for FY 2023-24.
3.H. Adopted Resolution 24-2024, authorizing the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement between the City of Sausalito and the Marin Municipal Water District for the construction of the Edwards Avenue Pipeline Replacement Project.
3.I. Adopted Resolution 25-2024, Authorizing City Manager to Execute the License Agreement with Integrative Charging (IC) to purchase, install, maintain, and manage electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) at Sausalito City Hall and Dunphy Park.
3.J. Adopted Resolution 26-2024, approving the installation of two new stop signs at the five-way intersection of San Carlos Avenue, Glen Drive and Harrison Avenue
3.L. Adopted Resolution 28-2024, to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amended Professional Services Agreement with Robert Brown in the Amount of $29,050 (For a Total Not to Exceed Contract Amount of $95,215.
3.K. Adopt a Resolution to Execute a Professional/Consulting Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for Cost Recovery Planning Application Processing Services (CEQA Review) for "Bridgeway Commons" housing project - Application 2018-00413, 1755 Bridgeway
By comment consent, and unanimously carried by roll call vote (Councilmember Hoffman recusing herself from the vote), the City Council Adopted Resolution 27-2028, to 2 of 5
Execute a Professional/Consulting Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for Cost Recovery Planning Application Processing Services (CEQA Review) for "Bridgeway Commons" housing project - Application 2018-00413, 1755 Bridgeway.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A. Receive Report Regarding City Insurance Procurement and Risk Management; Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Joining Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM)
Chris Zapata, City Manager, Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, and Chad Hess, Finance Director, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
The City Council received and filed the Report Regarding City Insurance Procurement and Risk Management; and recommended that staff continue to continue to explore hiring a risk manager; and to explore looking into the city being self-insured.
5.B. l Discussion on the FY2024-25 Budget
Chris Zapata, City Manager, and Chad Hess, Finance Director, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker and Babette McDougal provided public comments.
The City Council reviewed the FY2024-25 City Manager's budget approach, which proposed maintaining current service levels by offsetting budget gaps created by additional pension and insurance costs with unassigned general fund cash and Section 115 Pension Trust Fund.
5.C. Receive and File a presentation from Miller Pacific Engineering Group regarding the draft Geologic Hazard Report for the City of Sausalito; and Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Request for Proposal for Geologic Services to Map Assets, Implementation of Recommended Remedial Measures, and Development of Land Use Regulations In High-Risk Areas Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director, and Michael Jewett, Senior Geologist, Miller Pacific Engineering Group, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker and Steven Woodside provided public comments.
The City Council took the following actions:
• Received and filed the presentation from Miller Pacific Engineering Group regarding the draft Geologic Hazard Report for the City of Sausalito. • Directed staff to develop and issue a Request for Proposal for further Geologic services with the intent of identifying and mapping City-owned assets in high hazard areas, evaluating site-specific conditions identifying possible 3 of 5
maintenance and capital projects to address existing landslides and high-risk infrastructure, and developing cost estimates for such work to aid in City financial planning.
Directed staff to implement remedial measures recommended by the geotechnical engineer to address high-risk assets, such as stabilizing/replacing failed retaining walls, repairing or replacing compromised storm drain elements, resurfacing streets to improve drainage conditions, and similar works.
Directed staff to report back within a year to discuss the implementation of a Hillside Ordinance to ensure development in high-risk areas is based on current engineering standards and adequate consideration of potential risks during and after construction.
5.D. Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 03 - 2024 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Amending Sausalito Municipal Code Section 2.58.040 Relating to Residency Requirements on City Boards, Commissions, and Committees
The City Council continued the item.
3.F. Adopted the Public Official Reimbursement Policy Required by Government Code § 53232.2.
Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
The City Council continued the item.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Cameron Razavi, Sandra Bushmaker, and Steven Woodside provided public comments.
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Hoffman reported on a city leaders summit she attended with some potential legislative updates.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS & OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
8A. City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, gave an update on the sea lion statue, active shooter training, and the birth of Nohely Gonzalez's child
8B. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Kellman confirmed that the Pride Month item will be on the upcoming meeting. Vice Mayor Cox requested that staff look into exploring the pros and cons of becoming a charter city. Councilmember Hoffman requested that the appropriate reserve number be on the budget discussions. Councilmember Blaustein requested that the project labor agreement be placed on a future agenda.
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8C. Public Comment on Items 8A-8B
There were none.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobieski adjourned the meeting at 10:51 p.m. in honor of Councilmember Blaustein's birthday.
Respectfully submitted,
Walisten
Walfred/ Solorzano
City Clerk
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