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CITY OF SAUSALITO
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sobieski at 6:01 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in person and Zoom and the following members were present:
Councilmember Blaustein
Councilmember Hoffman
Councilmember Kellman (absent)
Vice Mayor Cox
Mayor Sobieski
CLOSED SESSION
Vice Mayor Cox recused herself from the first Closed Session item. Councilmember Blaustein recused herself from the second Closed Session item.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.8
Property: MLK School Site, 100 Ebbtide/610 Coloma Street Negotiating Parties: New Village School
City Negotiator: City Manager and City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 558 Bridgeway, APN 065-172-15, APN 065-172-12, Agency negotiator: City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Bridgeway 558 Real Property, LLC
Under negotiation: Price, terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d) (4):
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:03 p.m.
Il. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Sobieski reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Sobieski made an announcement regarding the upcoming special meetings and city events.
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
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2.A Adopt the Draft Minutes of the June 25, July 16, and July 30, 2024 Meetings Vice Mayor Cox requested some corrections from the July 16 meeting and Councilmember Hoffman requested to continue the minutes from the July 30 meeting.
Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Mayor Sobieski made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Kellman being absent), to adopt the minutes of the June 25 and July 16, 2024 meetings as amended.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council removed Item No. 3P from the agenda.
Wayne Kwon, Parking Programs Manager, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Carolyn Revelle, Jeffrey Chase, Adrian Brinton, Damien Morgan, Babette McDougal, Fred Moore, and Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
Mayor Sobieski made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Kellman being absent), to adopt the following consent calendar items:
3.A Adopted Resolution 51-2024, Accepting Grant from the US Economic Development Administration in the Amount of $ 768,000 for the Gate 5 Road - Harbor Drive Improvement Study and Designating the City Manager to be the Authorized Representative for the Grant.
3.B Adopted Resolution 52-2024, Declaring Certain Phone Equipment Surplus and Authorizing its Disposition.
3.C Adopted Resolution 53-2024, authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the 2024 Marinship Park Tennis Courts Reconstruction Project to DRYCO Construction, Inc. in the amount of $347,065, and authorizes a construction contingency for the Project in the amount of $33,935 and authorizes an additional appropriation of $26,803 in Measure L funds to support the project, and determines the project exempt from CEQA
3.D Adopted Resolution 54-2024, Approving the Fourth Professional Services Contract Amendment with BKF Engineers for construction services related to the Ferry Landside Improvement Project.
3.E Adopted Resolution 55-2024, authorizing the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement with Parametrix to develop Engineering & Traffic surveys related to Speed Enforcement in an amount not to exceed $41,930.
3.F Adopted Resolution 56-2024, Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix to provide On-Call Traffic Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
3.G Adopted Resolution 57-2024. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments, LLC to perform a building facility assessment study for City properties in amount not to exceed $124,684.39.
3.H Received and Filed Library Q4 Report for FY 2023-24. 2 of 5
3.1 Reviewed and Filed Treasure's Report for June 30, 2024.
3.J Adopted Resolution 58-2024, Approving an Encroachment Agreement for exterior improvements in the public right-of-way adjacent to 215 Main Street (APN 065-271-12).
3.K Adopted Resolution 59-2024, Amending Parking Regulations to Establish a NO PARKING ZONE Fronting 115 Third Street (APN: 065-264-28), and Adopted Resolution 60-2024, Amending Parking Regulations to Establish a No Parking Zone opposite the driveway 101 Prospect Avenue (APN: 065-193-08).
3.L Waived the Second Reading and Adopted Ordinance No. 04-2024, 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.
3.M Approved the updated Job Classification for Administrative Aide I - Police.
3.0 Adopted Resolution 61-2024, to Expand Existing Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program C-Zone to include Girard Avenue between Litho Street and Filbert Avenue
3.N Adopt a Resolution to Expand Existing Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program B- Zone Restrictions to Include a No Parking Restriction from 6:30PM-7AM on Designated Streets within the existing B-Zone addresses, including Bulkley Ave, Harrison Ave, portion of Princess Street, and Santa Rosa Ave.
Adopted Resolution 62-2024, to Expand Existing Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program B-Zone Restrictions to Include a No Parking Restriction from 6:30PM-7AM on Designated Streets within the existing B-Zone addresses, including Bulkley Ave, Harrison Ave, portion of Princess Street, and Santa Rosa Ave.
3.Q Consideration for City Council approval of Amended and Restated Lease for City Property at 100 Ebbtide Avenue, Sausalito California to New Village School including specific property for an initial term beginning September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029 with six 5 year options
Vice Mayor Cox recused herself from the item.
Mayor Sobieski made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Kellman being absent and Vice Mayor Cox recused) to approve the Amended and Restated Lease for City Property at 100 Ebbtide Avenue, Sausalito California to New Village School including specific property for an initial term beginning September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029 with six 5 year options.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4.A Conduct a Public Hearing Pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code Section 8320 et seq. and Adopt a Resolution to Vacate Tracy Way from El Portal to Anchor Street
Kevin McGowan, Director of Public Works, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Mayor Sobieski opened the public hearing.
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Bonnie MacGregor, Peter Van Meter, Hank Baker, Jacques Ullman, Adrian Brinton, Kristen Wolslegel, Linda Fotsch, Fred Moore, Alice Merrill, Babette McDougal, Sharna Brockett, Sandra Bushmaker, Scott Thornburg, Doug Hill, and Daniel Daniloff provided public comments.
Mayor Sobieski closed public hearing.
Mayor Sobieski made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, Adopted Resolution 63-2024, to Vacate Tracy Way from El Portal to Anchor Street. The motion passed by the following 3-1 vote:
AYES: Councilmember Blaustein, Vice Mayor Cox, Mayor Sobieski NOES: Councilmember Hoffman
ABSENT: Councilmember Kellman
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A Adopt a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for the location of 19- seat parklet, and new signage, balcony, wall lights, and awnings that would project into the public right-of-way, and authorization to serve alcoholic beverages in the public right-of-way at 813, 815, 817 Bridgeway (APN 065-063-25) proposed under Project 2024-00082
Neal Toft, Principal Planner, provided a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Babette McDougal and Alice Merrill provided public comments.
Vice Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Kellman being absent), adopted Resolution 63A-2024,
5.B Adopt Public Official Reimbursement Policy Required by Government Code - 53232.2
Todd Leishman, Acting City Attorney, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council
Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Councilmember Hoffman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Sobieski, and unanimously adopted (Councilmember being absent, to adopt the Public Official Reimbursement Policy Required by Government Code - 53232.2 with amendments that include adding the verbiage "intentionally" to section 11 "intentionally using public resources or falsifying" to item 3D. No reimbursement for city officials will occur for expenses encouraging periods where the City Council approves a city budget with a deficit, absent City Council approval. Item 7H will include that staff will annually publish an overview list of per diem rates for commonly used reimbursable expense categories.
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5.C Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 05-2024 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3.30, - Purchase of Supplies, Equipment and Services and Procedures for Public Works Projects
Vice Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Sobieski, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Kellman being absent), to continue the item to the next meeting.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Babette McDougal and Damien Morgan provided public comments.
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Sobieski provided an update on the Risk Management Committee and revenue regarding the Taste of Sausalito. Councilmember Hoffman provided a report on the Cal Cities Executive Group North Bay with organized lobbyists. Vice Mayor Cox made an announcement regarding the special council meeting with Vina del Mar, its sister city.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS & OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
8A. City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, reported on the grant the city received from the US Economic Development Administration and the upcoming candidate orientation meeting. 8B. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Blaustein requested staff to look into a parking policy for economic hardship and a naming policy for roadways and public facilities. Vice Mayor Cox requested that staff look into Caledonia Street Parking Permits, revisit General Fund Reserve Policy, and have staff explore city meetings technology back-ups. Councilmember Hoffman requested staff to explore written transcripts for meetings.
8C. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8A-8B
Damien Morgan and Babette McDougal provided public comments.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobieski adjourned the meeting in memory of Jeanne Fidler at 10:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzano
City Clerk
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