**DRAFT** Sausalito City Council Minutes Meeting of October 13, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The adjourned regular meeting of October 13, 2016 was called to order by Mayor Hoffman at 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers: Pfeifer, Theodores, Weiner, Withy, Mayor Hoffman ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Mayor Hoffman announced that the following item would be discussed in Closed Session: 1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to CGC 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Sausalito v Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District; MCSC Case No. CIV 1603318 There was no Public Comment on this item. Council adjourned into Closed Session at 5:06 p.m. The adjourned regular meeting reconvened at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers: Pfeifer, Theodores, Weiner, Withy, Mayor Hoffman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORT ON RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS There was no report on the Closed Session. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Weiner moved, seconded by Councilmember Pfeifer, to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion was unanimously approved by a voice vote. 1 of 6
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / MAYOR S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Hoffman advised those present of changes to the posted agenda. She noted that 1A and 3A had been removed, and that items 6a and 6b would be heard prior 5A. A. Recognition of Robin Sweeny and Chuck Donald on the Completion of the Robin Sweeny Park Improvement Project (Mike Langford, Parks and Recreation Director and Loren Umbertis, Public Works Division Manager) Public Works Division Manager Loren Umbertis began the presentation by describing the progression of the Robin Sweeny Park Improvement Project. He recognized Robin Sweeny and Chuck Donald for their dedication to their community. Mayor Hoffman then presented Chuck Donald with his flag which had flown on the new flagpole in Robin Sweeny Park. She then presented Robin Sweeny with a key to the park. B. Introduction of the 2016 City of Sausalito Southern Marin Management Academy Graduates (Susan Paterson, Human Resources Manager) Human Resources Manager Susan Paterson provided Council with a background on the Management Academy. She then introduced the 2016 graduates. Steven Viverois, Calvin Chan and Steve Hansen also thanked the Council for the opportunity provided and shared some of their highlights from the Academy. 2. COMMUNICATIONS Jeff Jacob 3. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING A. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting off September 27, 2016 Councilmember Theodores moved, seconded by Councilmember Weiner, to approve item the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of September 27, 2016 as submitted. The motion was unanimously approved by a voice vote: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None 4. CONSENT CALENDAR There was no Public Comment. Vice Mayor Withy moved, seconded by Councilmember Weiner, to approve Consent Calendar items 4A through 4H. The motion was unanimously approved by a voice vote: 2 of 6
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None The Consent Calendar items approved were as follows: A. Adopted Resolution No. 5607 approving an Encroachment Agreement for major landscaping and front yard stair and entry way to residence at 388-390 Sausalito Blvd B. Adopted Resolution No. 5608 approving an Encroachment Agreement for major landscaping in front of the residence at 26 Atwood Avenue C. Adopted Resolution No. 5609 approving an Encroachment Agreement for major landscaping and retaining walls at 220 West Street D. Adopted Resolution No. 5610 approving an Encroachment Agreement to expand an existing car deck at 112 Marion Avenue E. Adopted Resolution No. 5611 upholding the decision of the Planning Commission, denying without prejudice, a Design Review Permit and Tree Alteration Permit at 2 Crecienta Drive (con t from 9/27/16) F. Adopted Resolution No. 5612 amending the lease agreement by and between the City of Sausalito and New Cingular Wireless for the 300 Spencer Avenue site G. Received and filed Certificates of Participation (CoP) Oversight Committee progress report H. Adopted Resolution No. 5613 accepting Robin Sweeny Park Improvement Project as complete and authorize the City Engineer to issue Notice of Completion 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Introduction and First Reading, Reading by Title Only, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.40 of the Sausalito Municipal Code regarding the Fire Codes (Fred Hilliard, Deputy Fire Marshal, SMFD) Deputy Fire Marshal Fred Hilliard presented the staff report on this item. He also used a PowerPoint Presentation. There was no Public Comment on this item. Councilmember Theodores moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Withy, to introduce and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1240 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sausalito Amending Chapter 8.40 of the Sausalito Municipal Code and Adopting and Modifying the 2016 California Fire Code, 2015 International Fire Code, and Appendix A of the 2015 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code Prescribing Regulations Governing Conditions Hazardous to Life and Property from Fire or Explosion; Providing for the Issuance of Permits for Hazardous Uses or Operations; and Defining the Powers and Duties of the Risk Reduction Prevention and Mitigation Division and Officers; and continuing the public hearing to October 25, 2016 for adoption of the ordinance. The motion was unanimously approved by a voice vote: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None 3 of 6
B. Consideration of a Resolution making Findings Required for the City to Enter into an Energy Conservation Services Contract Pursuant to Government Code Section 4217.12 for the Construction of Energy Conservation Measures to the Martin Luther King Campus Property (Melanie Purcell, Administrative Services Director) Administrative Services Director Melanie Purcell presented the staff report on this item. She also used a PowerPoint Presentation. There was no Public Comment on this item. Vice Mayor Withy moved, seconded by Councilmember Weiner, to adopt Resolution No. 5614 making the required findings under Government Code Section 4217.12, authorizing the City to enter into an Energy Services Contract with ABM Building Solutions, LLC for certain improvements to the MLK complex; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Energy Services Contract with ABM Building Solutions, LLC for the construction of energy conservation measure improvements to the MLK complex. The motion was approved by a voice vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Theodores, Weiner, Withy, Mayor Hoffman ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Pfeifer 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Bicycle Parking and Congestion Management Program Update (John Rohrbacher, Chief of Police) Police Chief John Rohrbacher presented the staff report on this item. He also used a PowerPoint Presentation. Erika Lovejoy Jeff Jacob Council comments followed. No action was required. Mayor Hoffman called for a short break. B. Plan Bay Area 2040 Comment Letter to MTC/ABAG on Draft Preferred Scenario: Household and Employment Growth Projections (Danny Castro, Community Development Director) 4 of 6
Community Development Director Danny Castro presented the staff report on this item. He also used a PowerPoint Presentation Mr. O Neill of the National Park Service was present to assist in answering questions. Joan Cox Council discussion followed regarding possible edits to the letter. It was the consensus of the Council to send the letter, with edits, to MTC/ABAG. C. Survey Results and Appointment of a Task Force on Building Permit Review Process ( Danny Castro, Community Development Director) Community Development Director Danny Castro presented the staff report on this item. He also used a PowerPoint Presentation. Michael Rex Joan Cox Council comments followed. It was the consensus of the Council to form the Task Force as recommended by Staff. Staff recommended members included: City Council representative, Planning Commission representative, Community Development Director, CSG representative, Andrew Davidson, Fred Hilliard, Michael Rex, Dennis Webb and Tim Grogan. 7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS A. City Manager Information for Council City Manager Adam Politzer reported on: an RBRA update scheduled for October 25; street work concluding at the end of October; working on an RFP for the next streets projects; storm preparations in Currents; Halloween activities; next MCCMC meeting in Tiburon. B. Councilmember Committee Reports There were no Committee Reports. C. Appointments to Boards and Commissions 5 of 6
1) Appointment of Council Appointed Position to the on the Business Advisory Committee Mayor Hoffman nominated Maya Markowitz for the open position. There being no further nominations, Ms Markowitz was appointed by acclamation to serve as the Council-appointed position on the Business Advisory Committee through March, 2019. D. Future Agenda Items Councilmember Pfeifer requested the following items for future discussions: 1) Visit a policy to not discuss items brought up in the City Manager s Report 2) Free bicycle parking permit for county residents and commuters 3) Review aggressive taxi hawkers in the area of the ferry 4) Remove anchor-outs from Sausalito waters 5) Reject the South Gateway Plan regarding bikes in Hurricane Gulch E. Other Reports of Significance There were no Other Reports of Significance. There being no further business, Mayor Hoffman adjourned the meeting at 10:05 pm to October 25, 2016, with the open session due to commence at approximately 7:00 PM at City Hall. Approved on: Respectfully submitted, Debbie Pagliaro Temporary City Clerk 6 of 6