City Council – January 17, 2023 (Tuesday)
7:00 pm
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
In-Person:
San Rafael City Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Participate Virtually:
Watch on Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/CC-2023-01-17
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Assembly Bill 361, the City of San Rafael is offering teleconference without complying with the procedural requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3). This meeting will be held in-person, virtually using Zoom and is being streamed to YouTube at www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael. How to participate in the meeting in-person: How to participate in the meeting virtually: If you experience technical difficulties during the meeting, please contact city.clerk@cityofsanrafael.org. |
OPEN SESSION
1. None.
CLOSED SESSION
2. None.
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
The public is welcome to address the City Council at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within its jurisdiction. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the City Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than two minutes and should be respectful to the community.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
(including AB 1234 Reports on Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)
3. City Manager and Councilmember Reports:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The opportunity for public comment on consent calendar items will occur prior to the City Council’s vote on the Consent Calendar. The City Council may approve the entire consent calendar with one action. In the alternative, items on the Consent Calendar may be removed by any City Council or staff member, for separate discussion and vote.
4. Consent Calendar Items:
a. Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular and Special Meetings of December 19, 2022 (CC)
Recommended Action – Approve minutes as submitted
Regular Minutes
Special Minutes
b. Use of Teleconferencing for Public Meetings During State of Emergency
Resolution Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 Making Findings and Confirming the Need for the Use or Continued Use of Teleconferencing to Hold Public Meetings of the City’s Legislative Bodies During the Continuing State of Emergency Relating to the Covid-19 Pandemic (CA)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
c. ADA Access Advisory Committee Appointments
Reappoint Timothy Park and Appoint Francine Falk-Allen and Raed Al-Zaher to Fill Three Four-Year Terms to the End of October 2026 on the ADA Access Advisory Committee Due to the Expiration of Terms of Dianne Wolfe, Timothy Park and Fredric Divine (CC)
Recommended Action – Approve Appointments
Staff Report
d. Pickleweed Advisory Committee Appointment
Appoint Jairo Ceballos to Fill One Four-Year Term to the End of December 2026 on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee Due to the Expiration of Term of Salvador Avalos (CC)
Recommended Action – Approve Appointment
Staff Report
e. Proposed Master Fee Schedule Update
Adoption of Ordinance 2024: An Ordinance of the City of San Rafael City Council Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3.34 of Title 3 of the San Rafael Municipal Code, Titled Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison System (CC)
Recommended Action – Final adoption of Ordinance 2024
Ordinance 2024
f. City Quarterly Investment Report
Acceptance of City of San Rafael Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2022 (Fin)
Recommended Action – Accept report
Staff Report
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5. Special Presentation:
a. Presentation of Proclamation to Daniel ‘DJ’ Allison for Service on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PW)
Proclamation
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Public Hearing:
a. Award of Public Works Contracts
i. Introduction of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11.50 of Title 11 of the San Rafael Municipal Code, Titled Public Works Contract Policy (PW)
Recommended Action – Waive further reading of the Ordinance and refer to it by title only, and introduce the ordinance
ii. Resolution Setting Dollar Amount Limits for Award of Public Works Contracts (PW)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
7. Other Agenda Items:
a. Tenant Relocation Assistance Benefits
Resolution Adopting Policy on Relocation Assistance Benefits to Tenants Displaced by an Order to Vacate Under Health & Safety Code Section 17975 (CA)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
b. San Rafael Public Safety Alternative Response Team
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Petaluma People Services Center, for a 3-Year Pilot Alternative Response Program, Not to Exceed $775,000 Per Year with an Additional $100,000 in Start Up Costs in the First Year (PD)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
Correspondence
SAN RAFAEL SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
1. Consent Calendar:
a. Successor Agency Quarterly Investment Report
Acceptance of Successor Agency Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2022 (Fin)
Recommended Action – Accept report
Staff Report
ADJOURNMENT:
Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection online and at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, and placed with other agenda-related materials on the table in front of the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. Sign Language interpreters may be requested by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing city.clerk@cityofsanrafael.org or using the California Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing “711”, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. To request Spanish language interpretation, please submit an online form at https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/request-for-interpretation/.