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MARIN
CITY OF SAUSALITO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cox at 5:06 p.m. and the following members were present:
Councilmember Blaustein (absent)
Councilmember Hoffman
Councilmember Sobieski
Vice Mayor Woodside
Mayor Cox
Vice Mayor Woodside moved, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Blaustein being absent), to approve the agenda.
1. INTERVIEWS
The City Council did not hold any interviews.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Cox addressed issues related to meeting broadcasting difficulties and made an announcement related to Halloween events in the city.
Emergency Preparedness including the Spencer Fire Station and Defensible Space/Home Hardening
Fred Willard and someone else made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Chris Zapata, City Manager, else made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
COMMUNICATIONS
Fred Moore, Mieke, Lynda Roberts, Babette McDougal, and Lorna Newlin provided public comments.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cox removed Item No. 4C.
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Mayor Cox provided comments on item Nos. 4C and 4H.
Justin Malo, Code Enforcement Officer, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Vice Mayor Woodside moved, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Blaustein being absent), to adopt the following consent calendar items:
4.A Adopted the Draft Meeting Minutes from October 7, 2025.
4.B Received and Filed Proclamation Honoring Contributions of Caledonia Cleaners and 40th Year Anniversary.
4.D Adopted Resolution 66-2025, Authorizing the City Manager to execute Transportation Authority of Marin Agreement A-FY26-12 Funding Agreement between Transportation Authority of Marin and City of Sausalito in the amount of $181,744 to be received from Measure AA funds for street improvements.
4.E Adopted Resolution 67-2025, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional Services Contract with Consor for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Dunphy Park Improvement Phase 2 Project in an Amount not to Exceed $142,618 and Authorize Additional $42,618 from General Fund to Support Project.
4.F Received and Filed the Sausalito Police Department Crime and Traffic Report Calendar Year 2025 - Third Quarter/Year to Date Report
4.G Adopted Resolution 68-2025, Ratifying the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) Grant Agreement 2025-2027 with the California Department of Boating and Waterways and Appropriating SAVE Grant funds ($13,500).
4.H Received and Filed a Report on Short-Term Rental Metrics and Code Enforcement.
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - NONE
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 09-2025, an Ordinance of the City Council of the city of Sausalito Repealing 2022 California Building Standards Code and Penalty Provisions (Sausalito Municipal Code Chapters 8.02, 8.04, 8.08,
8.10, 8.12, 8.16, 8.18, 8.22, 8.28) and Enacting 2025 California Building Standards Code and Local Amendments thereto into Sausalito Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 (building standards codes)
Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, and Gary West, Interim Building Official, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Matt S., Babette McDougal, and Mark Palmer provided public comments.
Mayor Cox moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Woodside, and unanimously carried (Counciimember Blaustein being absent), to take the following actions:
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1. Introduce and read by title only and waive reading of Ordinance No. 09-2025, an Ordinance of the City Council of the city of Sausalito Repealing 2022 California Building Standards Code and Penalty Provisions (Sausalito Municipal Code Chapters
8.02. 8.04. 8.08, 81.0, 8.12, 8.16, 8.18. 8.22, 8.28) and Enacting 2025 California Building Standards Code and Local Amendments thereto into Sausalito Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 (building standards codes).
2. Direct Staff to notice a pubiic hearing for November 4, 2025.
3. Authorize a summary of the Ordinance to be published five days in advance of the second reading and 15 days after its adoption.
6.B Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 10-2025, An Ordinance of the City Council of Sausalito Repealing Sausalito Municipal Code Chapter 18.12 "Sewers"
Andrew Davidson made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Babette McDougal provided public comments.
Mayor Cox moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Woodside, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Blaustein being absent), to Introduce by Title Only and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 10-2025, An Ordinance of the City Council of Sausalito Repealing Sausalito Municipal Code Chapter 18.12 "Sewers"
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
7A. City Manager Information for Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, thanked staff for their efforts related to the Toast of Sausalito event and he made an announcement regarding the hiring of a new Chief Building Official. 7B. City Attorney Information for Council
There was nothing to report.
7C. Councilmember Committee Reports
Mayor Cox made a report on a recent meeting of mayors and council members of Marin County.
She provided updates on the meeting with transit agencies, highlighting efforts to inform and protect Sausalito residents regarding changes to Marin Transit routes. She praised local events, community spirit, and thanked staff and volunteers for recent successful events in the city.
Councilmember Hoffman reported on attending a US-Japan Sister City event alongside the Sister City Council. She described the benefits of the multi-city tour in Japan, including visits to Osaka, Yamanashi (Mount Fuji area, and Tokyo, which enhanced networking with California and Japanese cities.
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7D. Appointments
The City Council appointed Vice Mayor Woodside and Councilmember Sobieski to the Finance Committee.
7E. Future Agenda Items
There were none.
7F. Minutes from Boards, Commissions, and Committees
There were none.
7G. Other reports of significance
There were none.
7H. Public Comment on Items 7A-7C and 7E-7G
Lorna Newlin and Babette McDougal provided public comments.
8. CLOSED SESSION
C1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT (Government Code Section 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.
City Negotiator: City Manager and City Attorney
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
C3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 549568)
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, LLO
Under negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment
C5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1))
Conn v. City of Sausalito, et al.
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C6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4)
Initiation of Litigation: One Case
C7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case
The City Council adjourned to Ciosed Session at 6:52 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nalfred Solorzako
City Clerk
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