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Sausalito City Council Minutes Special Meeting of July 13, 2021 Page 1 of 3 MINUTES OF THE SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JULY 13, 2021 I. CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of July 13, 2021 was called to order by Mayor Hoffman at 3:05 p.m. by a telephonic Zoom meeting. I.A ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers: Sobieski (VIA ZOOM), Blaustein (VIA ZOOM), Cleveland-Knowles (VIA ZOOM), Mayor Hoffman (VIA ZOOM) ABSENT: Councilmembers: None RECUSED: Councilmembers: Vice Mayor Kellman Mayor Hoffman explained that Vice Mayor Kellman was recused due to her previous involvement as a Planning Commissioner relative to the agendized project. I.B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski to approve the agenda. The motion was carried unanimously by roll call. AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Blaustein, Cleveland-Knowles, Mayor Hoffman NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Vice Mayor Kellman RECUSED: Councilmembers: Vice Mayor Kellman I.A. BUSINESS ITEMS Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision Approving Design Review 2018- 00276 To Construct a New Single-Family Residence at 99 Wolfback Ridge Road Council disclosed their ex-parte communications.

Sausalito City Council Minutes Special Meeting of July 13, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Contract Planner Brad Evanson presented the staff report and used a PowerPoint presentation. There was no Council questions. Elizabeth Brekhus, Michael Rex, Bruce McMillan and Len Rifkin representing the appellants, presented their side. Elizabeth Brekhus and Michael Rex used a PowerPoint Presentation, Len Rifkin used a picture on screen. There were no Council questions of the appellant. Riley Hurd and Scott Couture representing the owners of Lot 5, presented their side. Scott Couture used a PowerPoint Presentation. There were no Council questions of the applicant. Public Comment: Jeffrey Keith Linda Fairchild Laura’s IPad Benjamin C. Graves The Mayor invited the appellants to present their rebuttals. Len Rifkind and Michael Rex spoke. Council questions followed. The Mayor then invited Riley Hurd to present their rebuttal. Riley Hurd and Scott Couture spoke. Council comments followed. Councilmember Cleveland-Knowles moved, seconded by Councilmember Sobieski, to adopt Resolution No. 6054 of the City Council of the City of Sausalito denying an appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission for approval of design review permit 2018-00276 to remodel and construct a 5,120 square foot single family residence plus a 1,465 square foot subterranean garage, along with a spa and water feature, landscaping, and other associated site improvements at 99 Wolfback Ridge road, subject to modifications and conditions. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Sobieski, Blaustein, Cleveland-Knowles, Mayor Hoffman NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None RECUSED: Councilmembers: Vice Mayor Kellman

Sausalito City Council Minutes Special Meeting of July 13, 2021 Page 3 of 3 II. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Serge Avila Acting City Clerk Approved on: July 27, 2021

CITY OF SAUSALITO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA In the COUNCIL CHAMBERS at 420 LITHO STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 Tuesday, July 13, 2021 3:00 PM Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020, and Executive Order N-08-21, issued by Governor Newsom on June 11, 2021, the Special meeting of July 13, 2021 meeting will be conducted telephonically through Zoom and broadcast live on the City's Website. Please be advised that pursuant to the Executive Order, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Council chambers will not be open for the meeting, Council members and the public will be participating telephonically and will not be physically present in the Council Chambers. Join the Council meeting from a PC, MAC, iPAD, iPhone, or Android device. To watch the live video stream on the City's Website, please use this URL: https://www.sausalito.gov/city-government/city-council/meetings-and-agendas ADVISORY NOTICE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE ZOOM MEETING DIRECTLY FROM THE LIVE STREAM FROM THE CITY'S WEBSITE To participate and provide public comment at a meeting, please use this URL: https://zoom.us/j/5421451805 Or join by digital phone or landline phone at: 1-669-900-6833 1-346-248-7799 1-253-215-8782 1-312-626-6799 Enter Meeting ID: 5421451805# Note: Your phone number will appear on the screen unless you first dial *67 before dialing the numbers shown above. If you would like to comment during the public comment portion of the Agenda, you can use the "Raise Hand" function in Zoom under Reactions (Make sure your Zoom is updated to version 5.4.9 (59931.0110) ) or you can Press *9 if you are calling in. The Mayor will select you from the meeting cue. Please be patient while waiting in the cue. If you do not want to speak during the public comment portion of the Agenda, you are also encouraged to submit email correspondence to cityclerk@sausalito.gov. Email comments will be accepted up until 5:00 PM the day before the meeting and forwarded to the City Council, posted to the City website, and placed in the City's permanent records. Email messages should be sent to cityclerk@sausalito.gov. If you choose to submit an email, please note in the Subject Line the part of the Agenda your email pertains to. For example, you can type in the Subject Line, "Agenda Item No. XX". 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. IF YOU WISH TO ASSURE YOURSELF OF HEARING A PARTICULAR DISCUSSION, PLEASE ATTEND THE ENTIRE 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 AT LEAST FIVE DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. ANY WRITTEN OR ORAL COMMENTS PROVIDED WILL BE A PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD. 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 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 420 LITHO STREET – 3:00 PM A. Mayor Hoffman calls the meeting to order and requests that Roll Call be taken B. Approval of Agenda 1. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – 3:05 PM In general, the following procedural order applies to public hearing items: •Disclosure of Ex Parte communications (Appeals) •Staff Presentation •City Council Questions •Applicant/Appellant Presentations – 10 minutes per "team" (Appeals) •PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person •Appellant/Applicant rebuttals – 5 minutes per "team" (Appeals) •City Council discussion/action 1.A. Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision Approving Design Review 2018-00276 To Construct a New Single-Family Residence at 99 Wolfback Ridge Road Staff Report 1. Draft Resolution 2. Links to Previous Meetings (Packets and Videos) 3. Planning Commission Approved Plans 4. Letter of Appeal 5. Wolfback Estates Subdivision Map (annoted) 6. Wolfback Estates Development Restrictions (Lot 5) 7. Wolfback Estates FEIR plus Full DEIR 8. Wolfback Estates Settlement Agreement 9. Letter from Sup. Joss - GGNRA 10a. Public Records - Development of Nearby Residences (New 10b. Applicant Letter re: Development Restrictions 10c. Email from Chief Hilliard, Southern Marin Fire (New) 10d. Photo Montage from Deck at 51 Wolfback Ridge 10e. Privacy Sections - 99 Wolfback Ridge/1 Canto Gal (New) 10f. Letter of Support - GGNRA Supervisor

10g. Photo Montage - Offsite Viewpoints 10h. Letters of Support 10i. Letter to Council re: Property Rights (New) 10j. Photo Montage - Birdseye Aerial Views 10k. LCA Shadow Study 10l. Arborist Report - MacNair & Associates Public Comment- Cornwall Public Comment - Appellant Letter to Council Plus Exhibits A-I Public Comment - Exhibit A Appellant Letter Public Comment - Exhibit B Appellant Letter Public Comment - Exhibit C Appellant Letter Public Comment - Exhibit D Appellant Letter Public Comment - Exhibit E Appellant Letter Public Comment - Exhibit F Appellant Letter Public Comment - Exhibit G Appellant Letter Public Comment - Exhibit H Appellant Letter Public Comment - Exhibit I Appellant Letter Public Comment - Previous Opposition Correspondence via Appellant Public Comment - Friends of Marin Headlands for Responsible Development - Opposition Signatures (Part 1-2) Public Comment - Rifkind on behalf of McMillan_070121 Public Comment - McMillan to City Council_070121 Public Comment - McMillan (comments and correspondence to prev. Planning Commission hearings)_070121 Late Submittal - Presentation from Linda Fairchild_071121 Public Comment- Brekhus Public Comment - Appellant Video_070621 Late Submittal - Michael Rex Setback Exhibit Late Submittal - Michael Rex Conceptual Redesign 99 Wolfback Ridge Public Comment- Naythons Public Comment- Fairchild- Arborist Report Public Comment- Patterson Public Comment- Praetzel Public Comment- Clark Late Mail Alan Patterson Support_071321 Late Mail Elizabeth Gerhart_071321 Appellant Power Point Late Mail Tara Crawford_071321 2. ADJOURNMENT – 5:30 PM The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held July 13, 2021 with the open session due to commence at approximately 7:00 PM. 3. LEAD DEPARTMENT Administration Department City Hall, Main Floor 420 Litho Street Sausalito, CA 94965 (415) 289-4199 admin@sausalito.gov CITY COUNCIL

Jill Hoffman, Mayor Janelle Kellman, Vice Mayor Susan Cleveland-Knowles, Councilmember Ian Sobieski, Councilmember Melissa Blaustein, Councilmember STAFF Chris Zapata, City Manager Mary Wagner, City Attorney Heidi Scoble, City Clerk Lilly Whalen, Community Development Director Kevin McGowan, Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Langford, Parks & Recreation Director Abbot Chambers, City Librarian/Director of Communications John Rohrbacher, Chief of Police Chris Tubbs, Fire Chief, South Marin Fire Protection District

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