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CITY OF SAUSALITO
SPECIAL & REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
1. 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
Vice Mayor Cox
Mayor Sobieski
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
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Negotiating Parties: Sausalito Center for the Arts
City Negotiator: Chris Zapata, City Manager, Chad Hess, and Lemmor Bonilla Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.
II. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 PM
Mayor Sobieski reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. and stated that there was no reportable action.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
2. ACTION MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
2.A Adopt the Minutes of the December 3, 2024 City Council Meeting Councilmember Councilmember Kellman made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox with the condition that Item No. 4.A be amended with the opening and closing of the public hearing item. Motion unanimously carried, to adopt the minutes of the December 3, 2024, City Council meeting.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Cox requested to add the following whereas clause to be added to Item No. 3.C:
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"WHEREAS the operation maintenance agreement shall automatically cease upon transfer of collection services to the district. "
Vice Mayor Cox requested Item 3.F to be removed and continued to the January 7, 2-25, City Council meeting.
Councilmember Hoffman requested Item 3.G be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried, to adopt the following Consent Calendar items as amended:
3.A Aloped Resolution 3-20 5, Cozing he Resure of hand sueral Murimatters as provided by Law.
3.B Authorized the City Manager to Execute an Amended Professional Services Agreement with Robert Brown in the Amount of $13,065 (For a Total Not to Exceed Contract Amount of $108,280).
3.C Adopted Resolution 90-2024, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Maintenance and Operations Agreement with the Sausalito Marin City Sanitary District to support the cost of one Full Time Equivalent position and service truck in an amount estimated to be up to $268,720 annually plus variable costs for equipment, materials and engineering services from Sewer Enterprise Funds.
3.D Received and Filed the City of Sausalito Bicycle Parking Program Report from the 2024 Season.
3.E Aispaved the Updated Agreement with the County of Marin for Public Safety
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
3.G Consider and Approve Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Sausalito Center for the Arts for 750 Bridgeway
Coucheer auntie fated was are are note ices of interest as reported by the Chad Hess, Finance Director, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the Cry Council Chris Zapata, City Manager, responded to questions posed by the City Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
Vice Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, to approve the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Sausalito Center for the Arts for 750 Bridgeway This motion carried by the following 3-2 vote:
AYES: Councilmember Blaustein, Vice Mayor Cox, Mayor Sobieski NOES: Councilmember Hoffman, Councilmember Kellman
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3.F Receive and File a report related to parking prohibitions under California Assembly Bill 413
Vice Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried, to continue item to the January 7, 2025 City Council meeting, for further discussion with the Director of Public works.
5.A Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sausalito and with the Sausalito Marin City Sanitary District to transfer sewer collection services Chris Zapata, City Manager, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council. Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, responded to questions posed by City Council.
Vice Mayor Cox made a motion, Councilmember Kellman seconded, and unanimously carried, to Adopt Resolution 91-2024, adopting the MOU in significantly the form presented with the revisions discussed from the dais regarding adding approved as to form lines with updating the provision regarding the date of adoption of the services agreement and revising the clause regarding payment of each party's own attorney's fees and consultant costs. With directions to staff to add provisions concerning governance and closure of the system following transfer of Sausalito's collection system.
5.B Presentation to Outgoing Councilmember Janelle Kellman by Chris Zapata, City Manager Morgan Pierce, Sandra Bushmaker, Alice Merril, Babette McDougal, Vicki Nichols, and Charles Melton provided public comments.
Chris Zapata, City Manager, made a presentation along with City Councilmembers for the departure of outgoing Councilmember Janelle Kellman.
5.C Presentation to Outgoing Mayor lan Sobieski by Chris Zapata, City Manager Babette McDougal, Lorna Newlin, Sharna Brockett, and Shelby Van Meter provided public comments.
Chris Zapata, City Manager, made a presentation along with City Councilmembers for the departure of outgoing Mayor lan Sobieski.
5.D Oath of Office for Councilmembers Elect Melissa Blaustein, lan Sobieski, and Steven Woodside
Councilmembers-elect Blaustein, Sobieski, and Woodside took the Oath of office.
5.E City Council Selection of Mayor
Mayor Sobieski nominated Vice Mayor Cox for Mayor. No other nominations. The nomination was unanimously carried.
5.F City Council Selection of Vice Mayor
Babette McDougal, Alice Merrill, Sandra Bushmaker, and Charles Melton provided public comments.
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Mayor Cox nominated Councilmember Woodside for Vice Mayor. Motion carried by the following 4-1 vote:
AYES: Councilmember Blaustein, Sobieski, Woodside, and Mayor Cox NOES: Councilmember Hoffman
5.G Consider Revising the 2025 City Council Calendar to Cancel the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025; and Call for 2025 Special Meetings on January 11 at 8:30 am, and February 25 at 7:00 pm
Chris Zapata, City Manager, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Councilmember Sobieski made a motion, seconded by Mayor Cox, and unanimously carried, to approve the 2025 City Council Calendar to Cancel the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025, and Call for 2025 Special Meetings on January 11 at 8:30 a.m., and February 25 at 7:00 p.m.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Peter Van Meter, Sunshine, Babette McDougal, and Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS & OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
8A. City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, reported on storm events and holiday office hours. 8B. Future Agenda Items
Mayor Cox mentioned having a special meeting for the Bridgeway Median Project.
Councilmember Blaustein mentioned Emergency Response and relationship with PG&E, and Gate 5 Flooding and Resilience conversation.
8C. PUBLIC COMMENT on Items 8A-8B
Peter Van Meter, Scott Thornburg, Alice Merrill, Adrian Brinton, and Babette McDougal provided public comments.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
While for
City Clerk
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