HEORRORANE
MARIN CO MBER AI
CITY OF SAUSALITO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND APPROVAL OF REMOTE PARTICIPATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cox at 5:02 p.m. and the following members were present:
Councilmember Blaustein
Councilmember Hoffman (via Zoom)
Councilmember Sobieski (via Zoom'
Vice Mayor Woodside
Mayor Cox
Mayor Cox moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Woodside, and carried unanimously to approve the agenda
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
2. COMMUNICATIONS
Liz, Sophia Collier, male, Carolyn Revelle: Adrian Brinton, Meag Stephanie, and Heather provided public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cox removed Item Nos. 3D and 3E and continued it for the meeting of October 21, 2025 Vice Mayor Woodside moved, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski, and unanimously carried to adopt the following consent calendar items:
3.A Adopted the Draft Meeting Minutes from September 16, 2025.
3.B Received and Filed Proclamation Honoring Sausalito Historical Society 50th Year Anniversary.
3.C Received and Filed Proclamation Honoring Larry Mindel's Service to Sausalito
3.F Received and Filed a Report on the City Owned Property Inventory.
3.G Authorized the City Manager to Execute: Amended and Restated License Agreement with Integrative Charging LLC for EVCS at Parking Lot 2 Include Maintenance Language Requested by PG&E.
3.H Authorized the City Manager to execute the Memo of Understanding with Marin Municipal Water District regarding collaboration and enforcement for regional conservation programs such as the Model Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (MELO). 1 of 5
3.l Adopted Resolution 63-2025. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with George Hills to Provide Claims Administration and Risk Management Services for up to Three Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $171,000.
3.J Adopted Resolution 64-2025, Approving Updated Job Description for Landscape Worker I.
3.K Ratified the Final Response to Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report: The Worrisome Future of Marin Housing - NIMBY Resistance Takes a Backseat to Economic Reality.
3.L Conducted the Second Reading and Adopted Ordinance No. 07-2025, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of the City Of Sausalito Amending Chapter 1.05 (Penalty Provisions), Chapter
1.10 (Administrative Penalties), Enacting Chapter 1.12 (Abatement Of Public Nuisances), Enacting Chapter 5.16 (Short-Term Rental Prohibition), Repealing Section 11.12.050 (Enforcement And Penalties) And Repealing Chapter 12.20 Of The Sausalito Municipal Code To Modernize And Streamline Citywide Code Enforcement.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 08-2025, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Repealing Chapter 12.12 (Trailer Coaches, House Cars, Campers and Mobile Homes) And Enacting Chapter 12.12 (Vehicle Habitation) Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Mayor Cox moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Woodside, to conduct the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 08-2025, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Repealing Chapter 12.12 (Trailer Coaches, House Cars, Campers and Mobile Homes) And Enacting Chapter 12.12 (Vehicle Habitation) by the following 4-1 vote:
AYES: Hoffman, Sobieski, Woodside, Cox
NOES: Blaustein
5.B Receive and File the Report from CSWST2 regarding the Sausalito Storm Drain Assessment Study and authorize the City Engineer to proceed with the development of bid documents to repair storm drain systems listed in Attachment 5 Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director, Chris Zapata City Manager, and Rich (consultant) made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Mayor Cox made an amended motion, seconded by Councilmember Blaustein, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the report; authorizing the City Engineer to proceed with the development of bid documents to repair storm drain systems listed in Attachment 5; and adopt the recommendations from years 1-5 in the staff report and presentation.
The City Council directed staff to address in January the funding needs for storm drain repairs (estimated at $2.3 million) as part of the upcoming strategic planning process, with 2 of 5
an emphasis on prioritizing high-risk repairs and considering acceleration of investment if possible. There was also direction to continue updating the Council as the project progresses and to consider grant opportunities and sustainability measures where applicable.
5.C Authorize City Manager to Execute Construction Contract with Hanford Applied Restoration Conservation for Dunphy Park Improvement Phase 2 Project, for Base Bid Amount Plus Bid Alternatives 1 & 3 in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,283,235.20, Authorize Construction Contingency of $116,764.8, Approve Plans and Specifications for Project and Authorize Additional Allocations of $266,497 from Tidelands Fund and $49,995 from General Fund to Support Project
Chris Zapata, City Manager, and Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director, and Sara Khorshidifard.
Public Works Project Manager, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Jacque Ullman, Muriel Ullman, Caroiyn Revelie. Sybil Boutillier, Babette McDougal, Sandra Bushmaker, and Lorna Newlin provided public comments.
Prior to taking action, the City Council recognized and thanked Paul Leffingwell and Friends of Dunphy Park for their years of volunteer work: vision, and dedication, which laid the foundation for the current and future improvements at Dunphy Park.
Mayor Cox moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Woodside, and unanimously carried, to Adopt Resolution 65-2025, which:
1. Approves the Plans and Specifications for the Dunphy Park Improvement Phase 2 Project 2.
2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract for the Dunphy Park Improvement Phase 2 Project with Hanford Applied Restoration & Conservation for the base bid amount of $843, 150.70 plus Bid Alternative 1 in an amount of $290,930.00 plus Bid Alternative 3 in an amount of $149,154.50 for a total award amount of $1,283,235.20.
3. Authorizes a construction contingency for the Project in the amount of $116,764.80 for a total construction cost of $1,400,000.
4. Authorizes an additional $266,497 in Tidelands Funds and an additional $49,995 from the General Fund to support the project based on the bids received
6. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
6A. City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, reported that he will be attending a conference with the Mayor and Vice Mayor. He is also a panelist regarding grants.
6B. City Attorney Information for Council
There was nothing to report.
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6C. Councilmember Committee Reports
Councilmember Blaustein reported on updates from the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Board, including changes to carpool lane (HOV) hours, increased SMART train ridership, Marin Transit's move toward zero-emission vehicles, and upcoming meetings about local transit impacts.
Councilmember Hoffman reported from Japan, where she was attending the United States-Japan Leadership Summit, meeting with Sausalito's sister city officials, and learning about sustainability and smart city initiatives. including hydrogen energy and electric buses. She also noted her transition from president to emeritus status on the Cal Cities executive committee. 6D. Appointments
There were none.
6E. Future Agenda Items
Mayor Cox updated the list and identified which ones Council will not get to; and requested a policy regarding tree removal and replacement, as suggested by Sausalito Beautiful.
Councilmember Hoffman requested that a forensic audit be added to the agenda for discussion, to provide public confidence in city finances.
Councilmember Sobieski requested a discussion about providing additional public information to clarify the 32-foot height limit and 50-unit restriction in Measure K, possibly through a city mailer or website update.
Councilmember Blaustein requested that the use of Al by the city and within the community be added as a future agenda item, especialiy in light of pending state legislation (SB 7). 6F. Minutes from Boards, Commissions, and Committees
There were none.
6G. Other reports of significance
There were none.
6H. Public Comment on Items 6A-6C and 6E-6G
Babette McDougal, Sandra Bushmaker, and Sybil Boutilier provided public comments.
7. CLOSED SESSION
C1. Public Employee Employment (Government Code 54957)
Title: City Manager
C2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Old City Hall, 731 Bridgeway, Sausalito
Negotiating Parties: Gene Hiller, inc.
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City Negotiator: City Manager and City Attorney
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
C3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 300 Spencer, Sausalito CA
Agency negotiator: City Manager, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Southern Marin Fire Protection District Under negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment
C4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito CA, APN 065-172-12 and APN 065-172-15 Agency negotiator: City Manager, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Bridgeway 558 Real Property, LLC
Under negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment
C5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case
Councilmember Blaustein recused herself from Item No. C3.
Councilmember Sobieski recused himself from Item No. C5 The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:54 p.m.
8. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened the open session at 10:07 p.m.
The City Attorney stated that there was nothing to report.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in honor of Gail Taylor at 10:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Walfred Solorzáno
City Clerk
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