JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 901 SHERMAN AVENUE March 15, 2016 6:30 PM A. CONVENE, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND ROLL CALL Present: Absent : Mayor Eklund Mayor Pro Tem Athas Councilmember Drew Councilmember Fryday Councilmember Lucan None Also Present: Interim City Manager Cathy Capriola, Hamilton Base Reuse Director Scott Ward, Engineering Manager Julian Skinner, Assistant City Attorney Veronica Nebb and City Clerk Sheri Hartz. B. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT A closed session was convened upon adjournment of the open session. See Minutes after Adjournment. C. CEREMONIAL MATTERS/PRESENTATIONS Proclamation: Novato Youth Center 40th Anniversary Diana Alfaro, San Marin High School Junior and Teen Representative for the Novato Youth Center Board, along with Cheryl Paddack, Executive Director, and Andrei Jigalin, Board President, were present to receive the proclamation and to introduce board members and partners. Proclamation: CPRS Community Service Award Novato Historical Guild Susan Magnone, President, along with members of the Historical Guild Board, were present to accept the proclamation. 1
D. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA, WAIVER OF THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND NOTICES OF INTENT Mayor Pro Tem Athas moved, Seconded by Councilmember Drew, to approve the Final Agenda, Waiver of the Reading of Ordinances and Notices of Intent. The motion was approved unanimously. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Don Foster 2. Courtney Flavin 3. Al Dugan 4. Brigit Nevin 5. Tracey Ruiz F. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. ADOPT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 29, 2016 The Council approved the minutes of the February 29, 2016 meeting. 2. ADOPT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2016 The Council approved the minutes of the March 1, 2016 meeting. 3. ADOPT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2016 The Council approved the minutes of the March 8, 2016 meeting. Councilmember Lucan moved, Seconded by Councilmember Drew, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was approved unanimously. G. UNFINISHED AND OTHER BUSINESS No items were listed for this section. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were listed for this section. 2
I. GENERAL BUSINESS 4. HAMILTON FEDERAL LANDS TO PARKS EXCHANGE Consider adopting a resolution approving the Hamilton Federal Lands to Parks Exchange, including: (1) adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; (2) approving a tentative map dividing APN 157-690-53; (3) authorizing the execution of a deed of release and amendment of restrictions applicable to APNs 157-970-03, 147-690-47 and portions of 157-690-53; (4) authorizing execution of a declaration of restrictions relating to APNs 155-400-01, 155-400-02, 155-400-04, 155-400-06 and 155-400- 07; and (5) approving a program of utilization relating to same. Councilmember Fryday abstained from this item pending advice from the FPPC as to whether he had a conflict of interest related to the proximity of the project to his primary residence. Ms. Capriola introduced the item before turning it over to Director Ward who gave the presentation and responded to Council questions. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. Kim Stafford 7. Marucia Britto 8. Marla Fields 9. Steffanie Mosebrook 10. Brigit Nevin 11. Tracey Ruiz 12. Brendan Moriarty 13. Janen Thomas 14. Clarence Dugdale 15. John Shelfer At this time, Mayor Eklund and Ms. Capriola responded to questions raised during Public Comment. Councilmember Lucan moved, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Athas, to Approve Resolution No. 19-16 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA, approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approving a Tentative Map dividing the Hamilton Bachelor Officers Quarters Parcel (APN 157-690-53) into two parcels, approving a Deed of Release and Amendment and Declaration of Restrictions to affect the removal of Federal Lands to Parks Covenants from certain City-owned properties at Hamilton Field identified as the Hamilton FLP Exchange Parcels and apply similar such convents to the City-owned properties referred to as the proposed replacement parcels, authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute all documents necessary to effectuate and record said documents and adopting a program of utilization for the proposed replacement parcels consistent with the Federal Lands to Parks 3
Program. The motion was carried 4-0-0-1, with Councilmember Fryday recusing himself as noted above. Following the vote, the Councilmembers made additional comments. At 8:47 p.m., the Council took a brief recess and then reconvened at 8:57 p.m. 5. PRIORITY CONSERVATION AREA GRANT APPROVAL AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO THE VINEYARD ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, THACHER RANCH EASEMENT ACQUISITION AND THE PACHECO HILL PARKLAND ACQUISITION Consider accepting a $750,000 Priority Conservation Area Grant and adopt: 1) a resolution authorizing the City to allocate no less than $250,000 and $500,000 in local long term maintenance and/or transportation sales tax (Measure A) funds to the Thacher Ranch Easement Acquisition and Pacheco Hill Parkland Acquisition projects, respectively, in exchange for $750,000 in Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds from the Priority Conservation Area (PCA) Grant Program to be programmed to the City of Novato Vineyard Road Improvement Project; 2) a resolution of local support authorizing the filing for an application for funding assigned to MTC and committing any necessary matching funds and stating the assurance to complete the project; and 3) a resolution approving of and authorizing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with MALT. Engineering Manager Skinner gave the staff report and responded to Council questions. PUBLIC COMMENT 16. Stephanie Tavares-Buhler, MALT 17. Brendan Moriarty Mayor Pro Tem Athas moved, Seconded by Councilmember Fryday, to approve Resolution No. 16-16, authorizing the City of Novato to allocate no less than $250,000 and $500,000 in local and/or state gas tax funds to the Thacher Ranch Easement Acquisition and Pacheco Hill Parkland Acquisition Projects, respectively, in exchange for $750,000 in Federal Surface Transportation Program funds from the Priority Conservation Area grant program to be programmed to the City of Novato s Vineyard Road Improvement Project. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilmember Fryday moved, Seconded by Councilmember Drew, to approve Resolution of Local Support No. 17-16, authorizing the filing of an application for funding assigned to MTC and committing any necessary matching funds and stating the assurance to complete the Project. The motion was approved unanimously. 4
Councilmember Drew moved, Seconded by Mayor Eklund, to approve Resolution No. 18-16, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT).. The motion was approved unanimously. 6. DIRECTION ON SCHEDULING AN AGENDA ITEM TO DISCUSS WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF SUPPORT TO A RESIDENT AD HOC GROUP ON DOWNTOWN SMART STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT If desired, schedule a discussion on a future agenda regarding whether to authorize City staff, including the City Attorney, to provide support to an ad hoc resident group interested in exploring development of the property adjacent to the downtown SMART station. In addition, provide input on the desired level of staff resources to be used and background research desired. Ms. Capriola briefly introduced the item, describing the action that the before Council was to decide whether to agendize the matter for discussion on a future agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT 18. Steve Rempe Following Mr. Rempe's comments, Councilmembers asked brief clarifying questions. PUBLIC COMMENT (continued) 19. Clark Blasdell 20. Gary Butler 21. Jerry Peters Mayor Pro Tem Athas moved, Seconded by Councilmember Lucan, to free form direct staff to bring back an item for discussion on a future agenda. The motion was approved unanimously. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION The Council made brief comments regarding what kind of information they would like to see included in the staff report when the item came back before them at a future meeting. Interim City Manager Capriola stated that staff would look at the calendar to determine when the item would come back and would meet with the group to get input on some of the questions asked. J. COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS (CCB's) APPOINTMENTS No appointments were made to fill vacancy/vacancies on Council Commissions, Committees or Boards. 5
K. COUNCILMEMBER/CITY MANAGER REPORTS Ms. Capriola gave a brief presentation on activities around the city. Councilmember Drew reported on her attendance at the North Bay Watershed Association meeting, where there was discussion about implementing filtering systems to prevent debris from spilling from city storm drains into creeks, which we would soon be required to do and that some cities were testing in pilot programs currently. She discussed the risks and costs associated with the program. She also stated that she had attended the Anubhuti Retreat Center's recent Shivratri Festival, where she enjoyed the hospitality and peaceful surroundings. Mayor Eklund stated that she had given a presentation at the Festival, and it was well-attended by both Novato and other residents. She publicly thanked the staff at the Novato Gymnastics Center for having hosted a very successful competition recently, stating that the City gets a great economic benefit from such events. She also reported on the public MTC/ABAG Merger Study workshop that was hosted in Novato, stating that the attendance had been the highest of those held in the northern bay area region. L. WORK STUDY SESSION No items were listed for this section. M. ADJOURNMENT At 10:08 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Dean Allison, Director of Public Works for San Rafael. 6
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 901 SHERMAN AVENUE March 15, 2016 A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Public Comment at 901 Sherman Avenue: None 2. Recess to Closed Session at 922 Machin Avenue B. CLOSED SESSION 1. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency designated representatives: Employee organizations: Unrepresented employees: Cathy Capriola, Interim City Manager Mike Fuson, Interim Asst. City Manager Dan Weakley, Human Resources Mgr. Brian Cochran, Finance Manager Bob Kingsley, Kingsley & Bogard Unit A - Novato Police Managers Unit B - Novato Police Association Unit C - SEIU Mid-Managers Unit D - SEIU General Employees Unit E - Western Council of Engineers Unit H - Novato Police Civilian Employees Community Development Director Public Works Director Police Chief Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director City Clerk 7
Human Resources Manager Planning Manager Recreation Operations Manager Finance Manager Technology Manager Engineering Manager Management Analyst I Management Analyst II Senior Management Analyst Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Executive Assistant Principal Human Resources Analyst Human Resources Analyst Supervising Accountant Economic Development Manager Hamilton Base Reuse Director Public Communications Coordinator Senior I.T. Analyst There was no action taken. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Novato City Council /Sheri Hartz/ Sheri Hartz, City Clerk 8