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CITY OF SAUSALITO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodside at 4:07 p.m. and the following members were present:
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Çouncilmember Hoffman (arrived at 4:10 pm.
Councilmember Sobieski
Vice Mayor Blaustein
Mayor Woodside
II. CLOSED SESSION
C1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT (Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager
C2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Chris Zapata, City Manager, Kathy Nikitas, Human Resources Manager, Burke Dunphy, Sloan Sakai
Employee organization: SEIU
C3. 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
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:08 p.m.
IlI. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened at 5:04 p.m. and stated that there was no reportable action.
Emilie from, Emilie's Melodies performed Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Ottis Redding.
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski, and unanimously carried, to approve the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS & CITY MANAGER REPORTS Jo Farrens, Public Information Officer for U.S. Small Business Administration, made a presentation regarding disaster relief loans.
Damian Morgan provided public comments.
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1.A Supporting Parkinson's Disease Efforts Proclamation Dennis Webb made a presentation and accepted the proclamation.
1.B 2026 Women in Construction Week Proclamation
The City Council adopted the proclamation
1.C Police Officer Ceremony
the Oath of Office to officers Daniel Schuman, Dustin Leandro, and William Brice. Stacie Gregory, Police Chief, made a presentation. Walfred Solorzano, City Clerk, administered
1.D Marin Rapid Response Presentation
Lisa Bennett, Multicultural Center of Marin's Executive Director, made a presentation regarding an overview of the countywide 24/7 ICE-response hotline and support services.
2. COMMUNICATIONS
Curtis Havel, Damian Morgan, Tim Rogers, Carlito Berg, Eva Chrysanthe, Michael Dumont, Babette McDougal provided public comments.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Woodside recused himself from Item No. 3E due to the proximity of his home.
Eva Chrysanthe provided public comments.
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, to adopt the following items:
3.A Adopted the Draft Meeting Minutes of January 31 and February 3, 2026.
3.B Adopted Resolution 04-2026, Declaring Certain Computer Equipment Surplus and Authorizing its Disposition.
3.C Adopted Resolution 05-2026, Designating Electric Vehicle Charging-Only Parking Stalls at City Hall, Dunphy Park, and Municipal Parking Lot No. 2 Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22511.
3.D Adopted Resolution 06-72026, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Far Western Anthropological Research, Inc. for the Dunphy Park Phase 2 Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $97,086 ($27,086 + $32,250 + $37,750).
Woodside being recused), to adopt the following item: Councilmember Cox moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Blaustein, and unanimously carried (Mayor
3.E Adopted Resolution 07-2026, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Advanced Geotechniques for the Edwards Avenue Slope Stabilization Project for the Bid Amount of $ 497,600, Authorize a Construction Contingency of $62,400 for a 2 of 5
Construction Amount Not to Exceed $560,000, Approve Plans and Specifications for the Project.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4.A Introduction by Title Only and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 03-2026, 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 Mayor Woodside opened the Public Hearing.
Matthew Mandich, Principal Planner, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Carlito Berg, Adrian Brinton, Justine, Babette McDougal, and Amy Svendberg provided public comments.
Mayor Woodside closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Sobieski moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Blaustein, and unanimously carried, to introduce by title only, and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 03-2026, 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.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.A Receive and File the Draft 2024-25 Audit Presentation by Independent Auditor Badawi & Associates
Chris Zapata City Manager, and Ahmed Badawi, Auditor from Badawi & Associates, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Jacqueline Amrikhas and Adrien Brinton provided public comments.
The City Council received and filed the Draft Audit Audit Presentation by Badawi& Associates and directed staff to implement the auditor's recommendations by: (1) strengthening budget monitoring procedures, including embedding budgetary controls in the accounting system; (2) regularly comparing actual expenditures to approved appropriations; (3) processing budget amendments promptly when needed; and (4) providing ongoing reporting and oversight to ensure all expenditures remain within legally authorized limits.
The City Council further directed staff to report back on the specific corrective actions taken for each recommendation and to prepare for consideration the formation of a blue-ribbon commission, with legal review, to evaluate whether any additional enhanced financial review including the question of a forensic audit) is warranted.
During discussion, Councilmember Hoffman made a motion to release information previously discussed in closed session; the motion failed for lack of a second. 3 of 5
5.B Introduction by Title Only, and Waiver of First Reading, of Ordinance No. 02-2026, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Enacting Section 5.16.15 "Short-Term Rental Facilitator Collection and Reporting" of the Sausalito Municipal Code Pursuant to SB 346
Sergio Rudin, City Attorney, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council
Chris Zapata, City Manager, and Brandon Phipps, Assistant City Manager, responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Mayor Woodside moved, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, to introduce by title only, and Waive the First Reading, of Ordinance No. 02-2026, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Enacting Section 5.16.15 "Short-Term Rental Facilitator Collection and Reporting" of the Sausalito Municipal Code Pursuant to SB 346.
The City Council directed staff to directed staff to explore legal and operational options to collect 101 and back taxes from unlawful short-term rental activity (including using the new reporting authority over platforms like Airbnb/VRBO), assess any impact on the need for the Host Compliance contract, and return to Council with findings and recommendations at a future meeting.
6. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
6A. Councilmember Committee Reports
Vice Mayor Blaustein reported on ongoing work with Councilmember Cox on the public property- to-housing task force and working group. She also reported from the PBID on new Tracy Way lighting; and from TAM on a budget/innovation discussion including potential Al applications for traffic and transportation.
Councilmember Hoffman reported on the Marin Clean Energy budget workshop, and she described her joint work with Vice Mayor Blaustein to obtain multi-year sales-tax, restaurant/beverage, and related revenue data.
Councilmember Cox reported that the next MCMC meeting will be held at the College of Marin Kentfield campus Center for Student Success instead of the Spinnaker.
Mayor Woodside reported that Alan Olson received a National Lifetime Achievement Award from Tall Ships America for approximately 70 years of sail-training work. 6B. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Sobieski requested a recurring agenda item to discuss long-term revenue-generation strategies and to explore options for collecting back TOT/taxes from unlawful short-term rentals.
Vice Mayor Blaustein requested an item for the City to consider signing onto the Bay Area supervisors' statement supporting immigrant communities and to continue tracking local ICE-related efforts; she also requested a PBID annual presentation; and a TAM presentation on sea-level rise and transportation work relevant to Sausalito, including possible Council input on Measure AA transportation priorities.
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Councilmember Cox requested staff to follow up on implementation and enforcement of the new short-term rental ordinance, and a report detailing the specific budget controls and corrective actions being implemented in response to the audit findings.
Councilmember Hoffman requested that EDAC be scheduled for a brief annual update. She also requested a future closed-session item for the Council to consider whether to disclose certain prior closed-session information relating to the former Finance Director.
Vice Mayor Blaustein and Councilmember Hoffman jointly requested economic data and comparisons to inform downtown and economic development strategy.
Mayor Woodside requested that an item be brought back regarding a more formalized lease/renewal proposal for the Sausalito Community Boating Center at Cass Gidley Marina. He also intends to create a "blue-ribbon" group to review the question of enhanced financial reporting/forensic audit.
6C. Minutes from Boards, Commissions, and Committees - NONE 6D. Other reports of significance
Alan Olson lifetime achievement for ships in America
6E. Public Comment on Items 6A-6D
Sandra Bushmaker provided public comments.
6F. Appointments
Vice Mayor Blaustein moved, seconded by Councilmember Cox, and unanimously carried, to appoint Jackie Winkel as Alternate to the Sustainability Commission for a term of three years.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Woodside adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Well Solar
Walfred Solorzano
City Clerk
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