F-1 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORK STUDY SESSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 901 SHERMAN AVENUE JULY 7, 2015 6:00 PM QUARTERLY AGENDA PLANNING SESSION Pam Drew spoke in opposition of Council consideration of the Redwood and Grant bus facility until all reports had been received and evaluated. 2. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLANNING FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2015 SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 City Manager Frank gave a brief presentation of upcoming significant agenda items and provided an update on new Strategic Plan accomplishments already achieved. Mayor Pro Tem Eklund stated that it was important that the second W-Trans report be available prior to Council s discussion of the bus facility and asked when it would be received. City Manager Frank assured Council that the report would be distributed at least one week ahead of time, or as soon as it was available. Mayor Pro Tem Eklund suggested that two weeks was preferable. She then reported that she would like the Council s input on Plan Bay Area s goals and targets and stated that all regional transportation projects affecting Novato should be brought before the Council and community so they could weigh in. There was not majority support to add this item to the agenda schedule. Councilmember Lucan asked if an updated five year forecast would be provided in the agenda materials for the upcoming discussion on whether to put a revenue measure on the ballot. Mr. Frank responded that staff would be able to respond to questions about the forecast and would provide a summarized updated version. Mayor MacLeamy requested that Council agendize approval of sending letters of opposition to Assembly Bills 744, No Parking Minimums, and 718, Vehicles Used for Human Habitation. She received majority support for the item to be added to the schedule. 1 1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 901 SHERMAN AVENUE July 7, 2015 6:30 PM A. CONVENE, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND ROLL CALL Present: Absent : Mayor MacLeamy Mayor Pro Tem Eklund Councilmember Athas Councilmember Kellner Councilmember Lucan None Also Present: City Manager Michael Frank, Assistant City Manager Cathy Capriola, Assistant City Attorney Veronica Nebb and City Clerk Sheri Hartz. Coast Guard Lt. Angelique Geyer and Lt. JG Jeremy Leggett led the Pledge of Allegiance. B. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT No closed session was scheduled. C. CEREMONIAL MATTERS/PRESENTATIONS Presentation: Coast Guard Presentation The two Coast Guard officers gave a presentation about the Pacific Strike Team's activities. Presentation: Fourth of July Parade Winners Elayne Miller and representatives from Once Upon a Song, led by Eden Ferguson, were in attendance. Mayor MacLeamy awarded the Fourth of July Parade Overall winners' trophy to the group for their float. Proclamation: July is National Park and Recreation Month Ronele Schaefer, PRCS Recreation Supervisor was present to receive the proclamation and introduced Heather Hafer, Senior Management Analyst, who described some upcoming events, and was followed by a basketball academy ball handling demonstration introduced by Coach Scott Morgan. 2 2
D. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA, WAIVER OF THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND NOTICES OF INTENT Mayor Pro Tem Eklund moved, Seconded by Councilmember Kellner, to approve the Final Agenda, Waiver of the Reading of Ordinances and Notices of Intent. The motion was approved unanimously. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Brigit Nevin 2. Steffanie Mosebrook F. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. ADOPT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 2015 The Council approved the minutes of the June 16, 2015 meeting. 2. ADOPT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 2015 The Council approved the minutes of the June 23, 2015 meeting. 3. BULLET PROOF VEST GRANT Council adopted Resolution No. 37-15 to authorize the City Manager to apply for a $15,568 grant from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to purchase 14 bullet proof vests for department police officers. 4. CITY ATTORNEYS' FEES/INCREASES Council approved the increase in rates charged by the attorneys at Walter & Pistole, a professional corporation, and approved the "Restated and Amended City and Agency Attorney Agreement." Councilmember Athas moved, Seconded by Councilmember Lucan, to approve the Consent Calendar, with Councilmember Athas recusing herself from consideration of Item F-1, Minutes of June 16, 2015, as she was absent from that meeting. The motion was approved unanimously. G. UNFINISHED AND OTHER BUSINESS H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 3
I. GENERAL BUSINESS 5. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (LCC) ANNUAL CONFERENCE - DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE Consider designating a voting representative and up to two alternates for the League of California Cities (LCC) Annual Conference. Councilmember Kellner moved, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eklund, to approve Designation of Councilmember Athas as the voting delegate for Novato at the upcoming League of California Cities Annual Conference. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilmember Athas moved, Seconded by Councilmember Lucan, to approve Nominations of Mayor Pro Tem Eklund as first alternate delegate and Councilmember Kellner as second alternate delegate. The motion was approved unanimously. 6. COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL REVISION - TECHNOLOGY POLICY Consider adopting a resolution rescinding Resolution 67-14 and adopting a revised Policy Manual for the City Council. Assistant City Attorney Nebb suggested a couple of clarifying edits to the proposed policy and responded to Councilmember questions. Councilmember Lucan moved, Seconded by Councilmember Athas, to Approve adoption of Resolution No.38-15, rescinding Resolution No. 67-14 and re-adopting an updated Policy Manual for the City Council which includes a revised Technology Policy 5.05. The motion was carried 4-1-0-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Eklund voting No. J. COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS (CCB's) APPOINTMENTS No appointments were made to fill vacancy/vacancies on Council Commissions, Committees or Boards. K. COUNCILMEMBER/CITY MANAGER REPORTS Councilmember Kellner reported on her attendance of and involvement in organizing the League's recent Executive Forum, stating that over 300 people participated and there were many informative presentations. Mayor MacLeamy expressed appreciation to those who worked to make the Fourth of July parade such a success. 4 4
L. WORK STUDY SESSION M. ADJOURNMENT At 7:42 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of J. David Brewer, Sharon Pittman and Pat Lewis. Sheri Hartz, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Novato City Council 5 5