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CITY OF SAUSALITO
SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sobieski at 6:31 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in person and Zoom and the following members were present:
Councilmember Blaustein
Councilmember Hoffman
Councilmember Kellman
Vice Mayor Cox
Mayor Sobieski
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 100 Humboldt Avenue, Sausalito, CA
Negotiating Parties: Sausalito Yacht Harbor
City Negotiator: City Manager and City Attorney
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:32 p.m.
II. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Sobieski reconvened the meeting at 7:14 p.m. and stated that there was no reportable action.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Andrew Davidson, Senior Civil Engineer, and Chris Zapata, City Manager, made a presentation about Edwards Avenue Street Project Completion.
Ron Albert and Babette McDougal provided public comments.
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
2.A Adopt the Minutes of July 30, September 7, and September 9, 2024 City Council Meetings
Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Councilmember Hoffman made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, and unanimously carried, to continue the July 30 minutes to the October 15 meeting and adopted the minutes of the September 7 and September 9, 2024 meetings.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Cox requested to pull Item No. 3H for further discussion, and Councilmember Hoffman requested to pull Item No. 3L for further discussion.
Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Mayor Sobieski made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, and unanimously carried, to adopt the following consent calendar items:
3.A Proclaimed Hispanic Heritage Month.
3.B Received and Filed the Director of Communications Annual Report FY 2023-24.
3.C Adopted Resolution 64-2024, Declaring One (1) Police Vehicle as surplus and authorizing the City Manager to dispose of said equipment at auction.
3.D Adopted Resolution 65-2024, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Professional Services contract with Park Engineering for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Ferry Landside Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $175, 122.08.
3.E Adopted Resolution 66-2024, Accepting the Marin Countywide Local Road Safety Plan - Chapter 17 related to the City of Sausalito.
3.F Adopted Resolution 67-2024, Authorizing City Staff to submit for RM3 Safe routes to Transit and Bay Trails Funding to support the Construction of the Bridgeway Improvement Project Napa Street to Johnson Street, Design funds for the Bridgeway Improvement project, Spring Street to Napa Street and design funds for the Bridgeway Bikeway/Roadway/Pedestrian Improvements from Gate 6 Road to Harbor Drive.
3.G Adopted Resolution 68-2024, Accepting the 2023 Pavement Improvement Project - Edwards Avenue at a cost of $1,579,900 as Complete and Direct the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion.
3.l Adopted Resolution 69-2024, Approving Exterior Front Yard Modifications and Landscaping Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way at 596 Sausalito Boulevard (APN: 065-195-19).
3.J Adopted Resolution 70-2024, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with George Hills to provide Claims Administration and Risk Management Services for one year in an amount not to exceed $196,000.
3.K By minute order, waived the business license tax penalties imposed on Active Ingredients Inc. in an amount of $7,146.51 and accepted a two-year payment plan.
3.H Adopt a Resolution Amending Parking Regulations to Establish a NO PARKING ZONE opposite the driveway and garage of 22 Atwood Avenue, APN: 065-203-02, located along the 301 North Street frontage
Councilmember Blaustein recused herself from this item.
Adam Blair, Assistant planner, with Andrew Davidson, Senior Civil Engineer made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Simone Wedell, Jann Johnson, Niels, Carlsen, Ted Barton, Carlyn Revelle, Nora Wedell, Laurie Voult, Frederick O. Lewis, Schuyler, Jonathan Leone, Eva, and Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Vice Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Sobieski, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Blaustein being recused) to deny the request to eliminate additional parking spots on Atwood. The City Council asked staff to inquire of the feasibility to put signage to give owners of 22 Atwood more clearance as they access their garage, with the amendment to review the provided plan to review the striping on the street.
3.L Authorize City Manager to Execute Side Letter/License Agreement with Sausalito Yacht Harbor for Use of 47 Parking Spaces in Bay Street Parking Lot for Public Parking Chris Zapata, City Manager, with Chad Hess, Finance Director, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Peter Van Meter, Hank Baker, Adrian Brinton, Babette McDougal, Jonathon Leone, and Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
Vice Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Sobieski, to authorize City Manager to Execute Side Letter/License Agreement with Sausalito Yacht Harbor for Use of 47 Parking Spaces in Bay Street Parking Lot for Public Parking. The motion carried with the following 4-1 vote:
AYES: Blaustein, Kellman, Cox, Sobieski
NOES: Hoffman
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A Discussion and Direction, and Possible Adoption of Draft Policy Related to City Leasing Practices
Chris Zapata, City Manager, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Peter Van Meter, Babette McDougal, Steven Woodside, Susan Kendall, Hank Baker, and Lorna Newman provided public comments.
After discussion, the City Council suggested to staff to conduct regular audits, understand per square footage cost, consider geographic location, cost to city, and make a decision on who is responsible for capital improvements. The City Council also recommended the policy include stronger provisions in enforcement, and for staff to conduct a market assessment of all city properties and include appraisal of real estate. While also looking into bringing back OMIT.
5.B Consideration of Staff Recommendation to Amend the Sausalito Center for the Arts Existing Lease from $11,095.25 per month to $8,058.50 per month with an annual CPI escalator effective December 1, 2024
Chris Zapata, City Manager, and Chad Hess, Finance Director provided a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Peter Van Meter, Babette McDougal, Resident, Chiva, Steven Woodside, Chris, Resident Artist, Hank Baker, Kit Hayes, Anthony Hay, Diane Johnson, Carolyn Revelle, Adrian Brinton, Dennis Conway, Lorna Newlin, and Ron Albert provided public comments.
Mayor Sobieski made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein $6000 a month have it be a normal triple net lease not including extraordinary capital expenses, just interior improvements plus 3 City Council board members. Motion carried with the following 3-2 vote:
AYES: Blaustein, Cox, Sobieski
NOES: Kellman, Hoffman
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
Councilmember Kellman motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried, to continue item to a later date.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Chrysanthe, Babette McDougal, and Sunshine provided public comments.
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS & OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
8A. City Manager Information for Council
There were reports.
8B. Future Agenda Items
The City Council requested an audit of renegade redzones. 8C. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8A-8B - NONE
There were no public comments.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sobieski adjourned the meeting at 12:33 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzano