City Council

# CITY OF SAUSALITO

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025

## I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cox at 5:16 p.m., with the meeting conducted via in person and Zoom and the following members were present:

Councilmember Blaustein (arrived at 5:40 P.M.) Councilmember Hoffman Councilmember Sobieski Vice Mayor Woodside Mayor Cox

## II. INTERVIEWS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The City Council conducted interviews with Ron Olson, Fred Moore, Laurie Viault, and Bob Mitchell.

## III. CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Kathy Nikitas, Human Resources Manager and Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Employee organization: Sausalito Police Association

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 Negotiating Parties: Verizon Wireless City Negotiator: Chris Zapata, City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One Case)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Sullivan v. City of Sausalito Govt. Code 54956.9(d)(1)

The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.

## IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

Mayor Cox reconvened the meeting at 7:08 p.m.

Mayor Cox removed Item No. 3D from the Consent Calendar.

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Councilmember Blaustein made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Woodside, and carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as amended.

## 1\. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Cox introduced Jesus Nava, Interim Finance Director.

## 1.A PG&E Presentation

Mark Van Gorder, Pacific Gas and Electric Company Government Affairs, made a special presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.

## 1.B National Park Service Presentation

David Smith, National Park Service Golden Gate National Recreation Area Superintendent, made a special presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council. Deputy Chief Matt Barnes, Southern Marin Fire Protection District, responded to questions posed by the City Council.

## 1.C Sausalito Police Department Budget Presentation

Stacie Gregory, Chief of Police, Lieutenant Brian Mather, and Wayne Kwan, Parking Manager, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council. Deputy Chief Matt Barnes, Southern Marin Fire Protection District, responded to questions posed by the City Council.

Tammy Edmondson, Frank Shineman, Damien Morgan, Eva Chrysanthe, Linda Pfeiffer, and Pat Zuch provided public comments.

## 2\. COMMUNICATIONS

Councilmember Blaustein departed the meeting at 8:27 p.m.

Babette McDougal, Bob Middlestat, Eva Chrysanthe, Pat Zuch, and Linda Pfeiffer provided public comments.

## 3\. CONSENT CALENDAR

Babette McDougal provided public comments.

Vice Mayor Woodside made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski, and unanimously carried (Councilmember Blaustein absent), to approve the consent calendar as amended.

3.A Adopted the Draft Meeting Minutes from February 25, 2025, March 4, 2025, and March 7, 2025.

3.B Reappointment of Nicholas Stevenson and Kimery Wiltshire to Second 3-Year Terms to the Sustainability Commission commencing on April 13, 2025, and Ending on April 12, 2028.

3.C Adopted Resolution 21-2025 Declaring One Recreation Vehicle as surplus and authorizing the City Manager to dispose of said vehicle at auction.

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## 4\. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

4.A Introduction by Title Only and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 03-2025, 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

Matthew Mandich, Senior Planner, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the City Council.

CITY OF SAUSALITO AMENDED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA In the COUNCIL CHAMBERS at 420 LITHO STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 and via Zoom Tuesday, April 1, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING BEGINS AT: 5:15 PM REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT: 7:00 PM Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85275894165?pwd=KJKaETkUjibJUh8Ol0OeCg9PlE9jn5.1 PASSCODE: 123456 Or join by phone: +1 669 900 6833 +1 669 444 9171 +1 719 359 4580 +1 253 205 0468 Webinar ID: 852 7589 4165 PASSCODE: 123456 Your phone number will appear on the screen unless you first dial *67 before dialing the numbers shown above. If you want to comment during the public comment portion of the agenda, you can use the "Raise Hand" function in Zoom under Reactions or Press *9 if you are calling in. If you do not want to speak during the public comment portion of the agenda, you may also submit email correspondence to cityclerk@sausalito.gov. Emails received after 2:00 PM the day of the meeting may not be posted online until the day following the meeting. IF STARTING TIMES ARE LISTED FOR EACH AGENDA ITEM, THEY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A GUIDELINE ONLY. THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE ORDER OF DISCUSSION IN ORDER TO RUN AN EFFECTIVE MEETING. THE CITY VALUES AND INVITES WRITTEN COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS SET FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AMPLE TIME TO REVIEW ALL CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT CORRESPONDENCE TO STAFF IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. To give everyone an opportunity to be heard and to ensure the presentation of different points of view, the City Council requests that members of the audience who wish to speak, complete a Speakers' Card and when called on: 1) Always address the Chair; 2) State your name; 3) State views succinctly; and 4) Limit presentations to three (3) minutes. However, if there is a large group present to speak on the same issue, the City Council has the discretion to limit speakers to less than three minutes.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - 5:15 PM A. Mayor Cox Calls the meeting to order and requests that Roll Call be taken II. INTERVIEWS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Staff Report Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Applications Attachment 2 - Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee Applications III. CLOSED SESSION - 5:45 PM A. Mayor Cox announces that item C.1.-C6 will be discussed in Closed Session B. Public Comment on Closed Session Items C. City Council adjourns to CLOSED SESSION to consider the following: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Kathy Nikitas, Human Resources Manager and Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Employee organization: Sausalito Police Association CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 Negotiating Parties: Verizon Wireless City Negotiator: Chris Zapata, City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One Case CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Sullivan v. City of Sausalito Govt. Code 54956.9(d)(1) IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 PM A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Closed Session Announcements (if any) D. Approval of Agenda 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS - 7:02 PM 1.A PG&E Presentation 1.B National Park Service Presentation Attachment 1 - Presentation 1.C Sausalito Police Department Budget Presentation Attachment 1 - Presentation 2. COMMUNICATIONS - 8:30 PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: This is the time for the City Council to hear from citizens regarding matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council that are not on the agenda. Except in very limited situations, state law precludes the Council from taking action on or engaging in discussions concerning items that are not on the agenda. However, the Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by a member of the public, ask clarifying questions, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. The Council may also refer matters not on the agenda to City staff or direct that the subject be agendized for a future meeting. Please make sure you have completed a Speakers Card and turn it in to the City Clerk. Public Comments - Amanda Hoehler Public Comments - Meike Stefani Public Comments - John Flavin

3. CONSENT CALENDAR - 8:40 PM REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and non-controversial, require no discussion, are expected to have unanimous Council support, and may be enacted by the Council in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items. However, before the Council votes on a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar items, Councilmembers may request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public and City staff may request Councilmembers to do so. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed later on the agenda, when public comment will be heard on any item that was removed from the Consent Calendar. Consent Calendar items are required to have their funding be within existing appropriations of the approved City Council budget. o City Council questions to Staff o PUBLIC COMMENT - limited to 3 minutes / person o Motion to remove item(s) or to approve the following actions: 3.A Adopt the Draft Meeting Minutes from February 25, 2025, March 4, 2025, and March 7, 2025. Draft Meeting Minutes from February 25, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes from March 4, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes from March 7, 2025 3.B Reappointment of Nicholas Stevenson and Kimery Wiltshire to Second 3-Year Terms to the Sustainability Commission commencing on April 13, 2025, and Ending on April 12, 2028 Staff Report Attachment 1 - Applications 3.C Adopt a Resolution Declaring One Recreation Vehicle as surplus and authorize the City Manager to dispose of said vehicle at auction Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution 3.D Adopt a Resolution to Grant an Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for the Installation of a Transformer to Power Six Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCSs) on city Parcel No. 064-084-08 fronting Dunphy Park Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - PG&E Easement Deed Map Public Comments - Babette McDougal Public Comments - Kieran Culligan Public Comments - Sandra Bushmaker 4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - 8:50 PM 4.A Introduction by Title Only and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 03-2025, 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 (Matthew Mandich, Senior Planner) o Confirmation of Notice Required by Law and Open Public Hearing o Staff Report - 15 minutes o City Council questions - 5 minutes o Public Comments - limited to 3 minutes/person o Close the Public Hearing o Motion/City Council discussion - 15 minutes Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-01 Attachment 3 - Presentation Public Comments - Ron Albert Public Comments - Carolyn Ford Public Comments - Linda Pfeifer 4.B Public Hearing on Annual Status of Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts as Required by AB 2561 (GC 3502.3) (Kathy Nikitas, Human Resources Manager) o Confirmation of Notice Required by Law and Open Public Hearing o Staff Report - 15 minutes o City Council questions - 5 minutes

o Public Comments - limited to 3 minutes/person o Close the Public Hearing o Motion/City Council discussion - 15 minutes Staff Report Attachment 1 - Text of Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 as adopted Attachment 2 - Position Allocation with vacancies noted Attachment 3 - Presentation 5. BUSINESS ITEMS – 10:00 PM 5.A Receive Report and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Marin County Building Electrification Roadmap (Catie Thow Garcia, Resiliency & Sustainability Manager) o Staff Report - 10 minutes o City Council questions - 10 minutes o Public Comments - limited to 3 minutes/person o Motion/City Council discussion - 15 minutes Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Attachment 2 - Marin County Building Electrification Roadmap Attachment 3 - Presentation Public Comments - Mark Palmer 6. CITY MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS, CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS - 10:40 PM 6A. City Manager Information for Council o Report - 5 minutes o City Council questions - 5 minutes o Public Comment - limited to 3 minutes/person 6B. City Attorney Information for Council o Report - 5 minutes o City Council questions - 5 minutes o Public Comment - limited to 3 minutes/person 6C. Councilmember Committee Reports o Report - 5 minutes o City Council questions - 5 minutes o Public Comment - limited to 3 minutes/person Wildfire Bills By Subject 6D. Appointments and Removals from Boards and Commissions • Make Appointments to the Sewer MOU Ad Hoc Committee • City Council Consideration of Removing Angela Weber from the City of Sausalito Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report • Consider Making Appointments to Planning Commission, Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee, and Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Applications Attachment 2 - Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee Applications 6E. Future Agenda Items o Future Agenda Items o City Council questions - 5 minutes o Public Comment - limited to 3 minutes/person

6F. Other reports of significance Minutes from Various Boards, Commissions & Committees Parks and Recreation Commission Minuts 9.9.2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 2.3..2025 Finance Committee Minutes 12.16.2024 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held April 15, 2025, with the open session due to commence at approximately 7:00 PM. 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