CITY OF SAUSALITO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cox at 5:03 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in person and Zoom and the following members were present:
Councilmember Blaustein
Councilmember Hoffman
Councilmember Sobieski (arrived at 7:55 p.m.)
Vice Mayor Woodside
Mayor Cox
Interviews for the Historic Preservation Commission and Disaster Preparedness Committee The City Council conducted interviews with Mary Lee Bickford, Stella Benton, Bonnie MacGregor, and Janelle Kellman.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cox recused herself on the third closed session item.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Employee organization: Sausalito Police Association
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One Potential Case
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
IIII. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Cox reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. and stated that there was no reportable action.
Vice Mayor Woodside made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Sobieski being absent), to approve the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.A Special Presentation from Supervisor Stephanie Moulton Peters 1 of 4
Stephanie Moulton Peters, Supervisor, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
1.B Special Presentation from Southern Marin Fire District Matt Barnes, Deputy Chief of Operations, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
2. COMMUNICATIONS
Jeffrey Chase, Babette McDougal, Sandra Bushmaker, and Sunshine provided public comments.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Jeffrey Chase, Vicki Nichols, Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Vice Mayor Woodside made a motion. seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried, to approve the following Consent Calendar items.
3.A Adopted the Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2025.
3.B Adopted the 2025 Women in Construction Week Proclamation.
3.C Adopted Resolution No.10-2025, Adopting Sausalito's Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan.
3.D Adopted Resolution No.11-2025, Approving an Encroachment Agreement for exterior improvements in the public right of way at 207 Woodward Avenue (APN 064-132-07).
3.E Adopted Resolution No.12-2025, Approving Landscaping Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way at 388-390 Sausalito Boulevard (APN: 065-252-22).
3.F Adopted Resolution No. 13-2025, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Protessional Services Agreement with Miller Pacific Engineer Group to develop the Geologic Hazard Monitoring Plan in an amount not to exceed $220,000 from Measure L Funds.
3.G Adopted Resolution No.14-2025, Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professionals Services Agreement with CSWST2 for the development of the Storm Drain Assessment Study in an amount not to exceed $188,764 from the General Fund.
3.H Adopted Resolution No.15-2025, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Management and Disbursement Agreement between the City of Sausalito and the Downtown Sausalito Business Improvement District Association to Coordinate Activities Necessary for the Successful Operation, Administration and Implementation of the Downtown Sausalito Property Business Improvement District's Management District Plan, Including the Scheduled Disbursement of Assessment Funds and Reporting Requirements.
3.1 Adopted Resolution No.16-2025, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimber Companies for Property Management Services for an amount not to exceed $102,000 paid by MLK, Tidelands, Old City Hall, and Bank of America Funds.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4.A Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-24 approving a joint hotel and restaurant use at 715 Bridgeway (APN: 065-071-25) Matthew Mandich, Senior Planner, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
The representative for the Appellant, Sharon Kahn, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Bonnie MacGregor, Fred Moore, Gail Schell, Adrian Brinton, Hank Baker, Kass Green, Vicki Nichols, Babette McDougal, and Jeffrey Konen provided public comments.
The City Council continued the item to comply with public notice requirements.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A Adopted a Resolution to Amend the Mid-Year FY 2024-25 Operating and Capital Budget as Directed by the City Council
Chad Hess, Finance Director, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council. Chris Zapata, City Manager, responded to questions posed by the City Council. Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director and City Engineer, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Adrian Brinton, Babette McDougal, and Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman to postpone a decision for 30 days or until hearing facilities assessment.
Vice Mayor Woodside made an alternative motion, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski to accept staff the recommendation as presented. The City Council adopted Resolution No.17-2025, to Amend the Mid-Year FY 2024-25 Operating and Capital Budget as Directed by the City Council by the following 3-2 vote:
AYES: Blaustein, Sobieski, Woodside
NOES: Hoffman, and Cox
5.B Introduction by Title and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-2025, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Amending Section 15.04.060 To Prescribe Speed Limits Within the City of Sausalito
Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director, and Jimmy Jessop made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sandra Bushmaker and Jenny Silva provided public comments.
Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Woodside, and carried unanimously, to introduce by Title and waive of first reading of Ordinance No. 02-2025, An Ordinance of the 3 of 4
City Council of the City of Sausalito Amending Section 15.04.060 To Prescribe Speed Limits Within the City of Sausalito.
5.G Introduction by Title Only and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 03-2025, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Amending Chapter 10.44.240 "Formula Retail", Table 10.24-1 "Land Uses in Commercial Districts", and Chapter
10.24.040 "Special Requirements" of Title 10 of the Sausalito Municipal Code Babette McDougal provided public comments.
The City Council continued the item to comply with public notice requirements.
6. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
6A. City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, reported on Executive Action Impacts on Federal Funding and State Legislative Activities. Mentioned Finance Committee Meeting and agenda posting. 6B. Councilmember Committee Reports
Councilmember Blaustein reported on the Special Sustainability Commission Meeting regarding sea level rise implications for planned Bridgeway Safety Grant. 6C. Appointments
Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman, and carried unanimously, to appoint David Kornmeyer to the Historical Preservation Commission.
Mayor Cox made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Woodside, and carried unanimously, to appoint Bonnie Macgregor and Janelle Kellman to the Disaster preparedness Committee, and Stella Benton as the 94965 liaison.
6D. Future Agenda Items
The City Council mentioned that the 715 Bridgeway Appeal for the March 18 meeting and requested a report from the successor to Bartle Wells on City Pension.
Babette McDougal provided a public comment.
6E. Other reports of significance
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. in the memory of Adam Krivatsy.
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzanc
City Clerk
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