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Mayor's Statement on Racial Justice
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Mayor Susan Cleveland-Knowles opened the special meeting of the City Council on Thursday, June 4 with a statement about the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the ongoing protests against systemic racism in the United States that have followed that horrific act. The full text of her statement appears below.
Following the mayor's remarks, Police Chief John Rohrbacher provided the community with a Public Safety Status Update. In his report, he emphasized that it is the role of the police department to protect people who are exercising their right to peaceful protest. After Chief Rohrbacher's presentation, the four other members of the City Council echoed the mayor's remarks and shared their own perspectives.
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Statement from Mayor Susan Cleveland-Knowles
I wanted to start our agenda item, Police Chief Rohrbacher's Public Safety Status Update, by briefly sharing some of my own thoughts and hopes about this tumultuous and historic moment for our country and for our local community. The brutal and horrific killing of George Floyd, together with other recent racially charged events, have tapped a deep well of pain, anger, and outrage in our society. This atrocious act comes at a time when we are also coming to terms with a pandemic that has heavily impacted all of us, and disproportionately impacted our black and brown communities both from a health and economic perspective. These events have triggered an outpouring of protest against the systemic racism that has continued to plague our country.
I welcome these voices of protest and will pledge to be an active ally in the fight for racial justice. I was proud to join my husband, my son and my neighbors (including other councilmembers) last Sunday in a peaceful protest in Viña del Mar Park. While I could not attend the march in Marin City on Tuesday, my two teenagers returned from that peaceful and powerful event moved and inspired — it was clearly a shining moment for Marin City, for the 94965 zip code, and for Marin County as a whole.
As tragic and painful as recent events have been, and as daunting as the challenges we face are, my hope is that we can seize this moment as a society to make transformative and permanent change for the better. For those of us who do not have the lived experience of being the target of racism, this includes listening to the experiences and perspectives of those who have and working daily toward the goal of achieving racial justice.
Before I introduce the chief, I would like to thank him and the other law enforcement officials in Marin County for their handling of this sensitive topic and their words and actions in support of the protests.
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Council Takes Action to Assist Residents and Local Businesses in Reopening Sausalito
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Proposed outdoor dining in the Praça de Cascais in downtown Sausalito
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At the June 4 special meeting, the City Council approved a number of temporary measures to help residents and local businesses deal with the impacts of COVID-19. The Council acted to increase the public and private spaces available for outdoor dining and vending and streamline the approval process. The actions were taken to help businesses that are struggling with restrictions on commerce placed by public health orders and as a safety measure to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Specific actions included:
- Ratifying City Manager Adam Politzer's May 29 executive order allowing businesses to enter into a temporary agreement with the City to use outdoor spaces such as sidewalks and adjacent parking spaces for activities such as temporarily expanded outdoor dining.
- Authorizing the use of additional public property such as the Praça de Cascais (BofA Plaza).
- Granting a six-month extension for all building and development permits.
- Authorizing the city manager to take the following actions at his discretion:
- Close certain streets for outdoor dining and outdoor uses, including Caledonia Street. Proposals being discussed include closing a portion of Caledonia Street between Pine Street and Johnson Street for outdoor dining.
- Streamline the process for applications to encroach on City property.
- Waive fees on a case by case basis.
- Adjust parking fees.
The item generated significant community interest, with more than 20 people providing public comment during the meeting and approximately 50 people providing written comments to the Council. The presentation of the item, public comment, and Council actions may be viewed as a video recording on the City website. Supporting documents and written comments may be found in the meeting agenda.
Businesses interested in applying for a Temporary COVID-19 Activities and Encroachment Agreement are encouraged to fill out the online form on the City website. Public health guidelines for providing outdoor dining and outdoor retail may be found on the Marin Recovers website. Any questions about the agreements may be directed to cdd@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4132.
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Southview Park, 2020-21 Budget on Council Agenda for June 9
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A scene from the City Council meeting on May 26
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Southview Park improvements and the City budget for fiscal year 2020-21 are the business items that will be considered at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom, with the open session of the meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Below is a brief overview of each business item, followed by a link to a staff report with more detailed information.
- Southview Park Improvements: Director of Public Works Kevin McGowan will recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a construction contract with CF Contracting for construction of the Southview Park Improvements Project. If the low bid is awarded, the project could start as early as July 13. Staff report for item 7A
- Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget: City Manager Adam Politzer and Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Yulia Carter will introduce a recommended balanced budget for fiscal year 2020-21 that includes substantial programmatic cuts, staffing plan reductions, and use of fund balances due to the COVID-19 crisis. The staff recommendation is that the Council accept the FY 2020-21 recommended budget and provide additional policy direction. Staff will incorporate the Council's direction into the proposed budget that will be brought to the Council for adoption at a public hearing on June 23. Staff report for item 7B
For an item's approximate start time and supporting documents, please consult the meeting agenda. Information about accessing the meeting via Zoom and options for providing public comment may be also be found on the agenda. In addition to Zoom, the meeting will be broadcast live on the City website.
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Parks and Recreation Summer Camps Begin June 15
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Sausalito Parks and Recreation Summer Camps for kids are in session starting June 15. Our new three-week camps have limited availability, so early sign-ups are encouraged. All camps conform to the Summer Camps and Youth Activities guidelines established by Marin County Public Health.
Camp themes include sports, adventure, theater, and virtual improv, and you can choose from seven different camps to find what works best for you and your family. Additional camp options from Parks and Recreation will be made available in the coming weeks.
An overview of upcoming camps appears below. Please visit the Parks and Recreation summer camps page to learn more about schedules and register for camp sessions.
All Sorts of Sports Camp for ages 4-7
Whether your child is a beginner or more advanced player, this multi-sport camp is a perfect place for kids to be introduced to the world of sports, teamwork and athletics.
Amazing Discoveries Summer Camp for ages 8-12
Three weeks of jam-packed fun with Legos and more.
- 6/15 - 7/3
- 7/6 - 7/24
- 7/27 - 8/14
Summer Soccer Skills Camp for ages 8-12
During this three week camp, campers will do skills and drills while socially distancing.
Flag Football Camp for ages 8-12
These camps emphasize teamwork, strategy, and having fun!
Tennis Performance Camp for ages 5 - 15
Kids will learn how to move, position and hit "like the players on TV."
Musical Production Camp for ages 6-10
Students will explore the world of theater through character development and choreography while working toward a mini musical production.
Actor's Improv Digital Camps via Zoom for ages 7-17
Participants will learn how to create and develop their own unique characters and storylines through dramatic and comedic improv. There will be three different age group sessions.
Please note that advertised and scheduled camps that were originally planned prior to the COVID-19 outbreak have been canceled. If you signed up for Lego Creations or Flag Football, please contact Bryan Vitale at bvitale@sausalito.gov to transfer your registration or receive a 100% refund. Bryan is also available to answer any questions about summer camps.
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New Hi-Lo Sirens for Wildfire Evacuation Alerts
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The Sausalito Police Department now has an additional way to notify our community about the need for immediate evacuations during an emergency. California wildland fires and other emergencies over the last few years have shown us that during a disaster there are never too many ways to receive a possible life-saving alert.
During emergencies, the Sausalito Police Department will use multiple systems to inform you of a threat to your life or property. Currently we use tools such as Alert Marin, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), Emergency Alert System (EAS), Nixle, and social media to provide critical information to the community.
In addition to our other alerting tools, the Sausalito Police Department will now be using Hi-Lo sirens on police vehicles to notify residents of the need to evacuate when it is necessary.
Sausalito Police Department vehicles, along with other law enforcement vehicles within Marin County, have been outfitted with the new Hi-Lo siren. The Hi-Lo is a European-style, two-tone siren that sounds very different from the traditional sirens you regularly hear. The Hi-Lo siren will only be used in an emergency to alert citizens within specific areas of the need to evacuate.
Please watch our video about the Hi-Lo siren to learn more about the siren and to hear what it sounds like.
Remember that during an emergency, if you hear the Hi-Lo, it's time to go!
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Dog Park to Reopen on June 6. Thanks to a June 5 update to the public health order to shelter in place, the Remington Dog Park at MLK Park will reopen for regular hours beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6.
Per public health guidelines, dog park reopenings are subject to compliance with social distancing requirements and the public health order on face coverings. Individuals accessing dog parks must also limit their interactions with dogs outside of their own household, and should be aware that water fountains, benches, and other high-touch areas within dog parks remain off limits.
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More Allowed Activities. On Friday, June 5, Marin County Public Health updated the shelter in place order currently in effect to allow additional activities in four categories. Newly allowed activities under public health guidelines include:
- Outdoor protests
- Dog parks
- Outdoor recreational activities, outdoor faith-based gatherings, and outdoor cultural ceremonies
- Outdoor swimming pools
Additional information about the process for relaxing the public health order, including the current reopening status for Marin County, may be found on the Marin Recovers website.
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Downtown Parking Lots. For the weekend of June 6, the Sausalito Police Department will follow the same approach to downtown parking that was in effect for the past two weekends. Parking lots 1 and 2 will remain open on Saturday and Sunday, with lots 3 and 4 available to be opened at the discretion of the police department. Ambassadors provided by a City contractor will be stationed at two locations downtown to encourage mask wearing and social distancing.
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Outdoor Classes from Parks and Recreation. Thanks to the June 1 update to shelter-at-home orders, Sausalito Parks and Recreation is now able to offer outdoor recreation and fitness classes. Join Robin Parvin every Wednesday for Family Hula Hooping from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. and Belly Dance Fusion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All classes take place on the green of Robin Sweeny Park with appropriate social distancing measures in place. Whether you're new to the world of hooping and belly dance, or you've been working your hips for years, these classes will get your body moving and advance your inner Zen!
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Access to Parks and Beaches. To help county residents find out which parks, beaches, and open spaces are currently open and in what capacity, Marin County Parks has created an online guide with listings for Central, North, South, and West Marin. One Tam is also maintaining a color-coded rollover map showing the current status of public parks and open spaces in Marin.
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area has announced that, as of Friday, June 5, it will be reopening access to parking areas at Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, and Muir Beach Overlook.
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Cumulative COVID-19 Cases in Sausalito. The Surveillance Update page from Marin County Public Health is now showing the number of cumulative cases of COVID-19 by community and city. Previously, numbers were only reported by region. As of June 5, the page was reporting 14 cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Sausalito. The city in Marin with the largest number of cases is San Rafael, with 218. A specific number is not reported if there are fewer than 10 cases in a city or community.
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Progress Indicators for Containing COVID-19. Marin Health and Human Services is now maintaining a progress indicators webpage that tracks Marin County's success in containing COVID-19. The data presented helps public health officers assess to what extent we can continue to loosen the shelter-in-place order. More information on the process for relaxing the order may be found on the Marin Recovers website.
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COVID-19 Testing. Marin County Public Health is calling on all employees working at essential businesses and workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic to utilize free COVID-19 testing options. Even people without symptoms can have COVID-19 and infect others. While voluntary, testing is an important step in containing COVID-19.
In addition to testing options available through medical providers across the county, free testing is available by appointment at two locations in San Rafael:
Marin County Public Health is also in the process of arranging for a mobile testing center to visit Southern Marin later in June. Details will be published in Currents when available.
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Minimize Waste During Stay-at-Home. During this difficult time, moving toward zero waste may not be at the top of our to-do lists. The COVID-19 restrictions present multiple challenges to our usual waste reduction habits. For example, the ban on reusable bags and cups forces us to use more disposables, and we may overbuy as we try to reduce trips to the store. But it is still possible — and desirable — to waste as little as possible as we strive to stay healthy and sane.
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Support the Marin City Summer Academic Challenge. In order to keep the Marin City students of Bayside MLK, Jr. and Willow Creek Academy on track with their learning during the summer months, Bayside MLK Principal David Finnane has started a fundraiser to raise money for a Summer Academic Challenge. The challenge is designed to motivate K-8 students to stay engaged with their academics from June 15 to August 14.
All donations will go towards incentives that students can earn by successfully meeting a personal eight-week academic growth target set by their school teachers. Students will only earn incentives if they meet their end-of-summer target, and each personal target will require the kids to work a minimum of 60 minutes per day, five days a week, all summer long.
The campaign is accepting donations to the Venmo account MarinCitySummerChallenge. All donors via Venmo will get an electronic acknowledgement of their donation. You can also make a tax deductible donation to Performing Stars by mailing a check to Performing Stars at 271 Drake Avenue, Marin City, CA 94965. Please write "Summer Challenge" in the memo line.
The goal is to raise $17,000 by June 10, which will allow the program to be offered to 260 Marin City kids prior to the June 15 start of the Summer Academic Challenge.
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Help Struggling Storefront Businesses. The Love Sausalito Business Fund was created by the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce in early May as an emergency fund to help small storefront merchants in Sausalito that are struggling to survive shelter-in-place restrictions on commerce.
Sausalito-based storefront merchants with 10 or fewer employees are eligible to apply for emergency grants in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000. Businesses do not need to be Chamber members to be eligible for a grant from the fund.
As of June 5, $28,150 has been raised out of a goal of $100,000. That total includes $10,000 from the City of Sausalito, $7,500 from the County of Marin, and $10,650 in contributions from individuals.
You can help the Chamber of Commerce reach its goal by contributing via the GoFundMe page created for the Love Sausalito Business Fund. Any questions may be directed to Juli Vieira, CEO of the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, at juli@sausalito.org.
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CARSS Needs Your Help. Established in 2015, Call A Ride for Sausalito Seniors (CARSS) has provided over 9,000 rides to local seniors. More than 5,400 hours have been logged by its vetted volunteer drivers. Historically, the City of Sausalito has helped fund a staff person to coordinate the service. This year, City funding is in doubt due to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on City revenues.
You can help keep CARSS on the road by making a tax deductible donation. The goal is to raise a minimum of $20,000 by July 1, 2020. Checks can be made payable to "City of Sausalito/CARSS" and mailed to CARSS Donation, Parks and Recreation Department, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA 94965.
To make a credit card donation, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (415) 289-4152 and leave a message with your call-back information.
CARSS is a City of Sausalito Age Friendly program managed by Sausalito Village. Any questions about CARSS or about donations to CARSS may be directed to (415) 332-3325.
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Driver License Extension. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has extended the expiration date for driver licenses expiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. All California license holders under age 70 with a noncommercial driver license expiring between March and July 2020 have an extension through July 31, 2020. Extensions require no action on the part of the driver. DMV has alerted California law enforcement of the extensions.
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Support Local Businesses. This is a great time to show our support for the local businesses that are such an important part of our community. To learn which businesses are open and what services are being offered, the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce is maintaining three special lists during the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses do not need to be Chamber members to be listed.
- The first is a list of Essential Businesses covering Sausalito and Marin City. On the list, you'll find the addresses and hours of operation for local institutions like Mollie Stone's Market, Driver's Market, Golden Gate Market, and Waterstreet Hardware.
- The second list covers Take Out & Delivery Restaurants. As of June 5, the list included 33 local restaurants with a wide range of food offerings. Most restaurants are operating with limited hours and menus.
- A third list, Support Local Business, features more than 25 local shops and businesses offering goods and services while we shelter at home, including those now offering curbside pickup.
The Chamber also maintains a guide to Business & Homeowner Resources. The guide includes useful information and links from the Small Business Administration and other sources.
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Sausalito Library Virtual Art Gallery. The Sausalito Library is celebrating the artistic talents of local residents with its Virtual Art Gallery. Sixty-six images are currently on display. To participate, please submit up to three images of your best work to share with the community. All ages are welcome. New additions will be uploaded to the gallery as they are submitted. For more information, please contact Senior Library Assistant Rebecca Burgan at rburgan@sausalito.gov.
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Services for Local Seniors. Sausalito seniors and those with a disability can get their groceries, take-out food, and medications picked up and delivered to them by vetted local volunteers. The program is offered by Sausalito Village and Call A Ride for Sausalito Seniors (CARSS), a City of Sausalito Age Friendly program. A simple application must be completed to initiate the service. To learn more, or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call (415) 332-3325 or send an email message to sausalitovillageconcierge@gmail.com.
Local groceries and markets are offering special hours for seniors and/or curbside pickup of pre-ordered items:
- Driver's Market at 200 Caledonia Street offers senior hour from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. seven days a week. Curbside pickup is every day but Sunday; call (415) 729-9582 with phone number, list of items, and credit card or local check.
- Golden Gate Market at 221 Second Street is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. with a 15% discount for seniors and immunocompromised customers. Curbside pickup is available if you order by phone at (415) 332-3040. Staff will shop for you and have it ready for pickup. Pay by credit card over the phone; they prefer not to take checks.
- Mollie Stone's at 100 Harbor Drive provides shopping hours for seniors and immunocompromised customers from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. All cashiers have glass shields, and there are blue lines to keep distance between customers.
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Recap of Special City Council Meeting on June 4
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Gov. Newsom on March 17, 2020, the meeting was conducted remotely via Zoom and broadcast live on the City website.
Below, in red italics, is a brief summary of actions taken at the meeting. For late mail and additional items, please see the meeting agenda.
Special Presentations / Mayor's Announcements: Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Chief of Police John Rohrbacher provided a brief public safety update, including summaries of two peaceful protests in our area.
Business Items:
- 2A. Ratify Director of Emergency Services Order 2020-1 Regarding Outdoor Activities and Encroachments by Businesses Operating in Compliance with Social Distancing Requirements and Authorize Use of Additional Public Property such as the Bank of America Plaza for Such Uses; Grant a 6-Month Extension for all Building and Development Permits; and Authorize the City Manager to:
- Close Certain Streets for Outdoor Dining and Outdoor Uses, Including Caledonia Street
- Adjust Parking Fees
- Waive Other Fees
- Streamline Applications for Encroachment Permits and Agreements
(Staff Report, Attachment 1- Draft Resolution, Attachment 2- Director of Emergency Services Order 2020-1, Attachment 3- Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Activities and Encroachment Agreement, Attachment 4A- 750 Bridgeway Plaza Tables and Chairs Request Letter Dated June 2, 2020, Attachment 4B- 750 Bridgeway Plaza Tables and Chairs Rendering Dated June 2, 2020, Attachment 5- Imagine Caledonia, Attachment 6- Staff Presentation, Attachment 7- Caledonia Pilot Project Presentation)
Adopted Resolution 5938 to ratify the Director of Emergency Services Order 2020-1 regarding outdoor activities and encroachments by businesses operating in compliance with social distancing requirements and authorizing the use of additional public property such as Bank of America Plaza for such uses; granting a 6 month extension for all building and development permits; and authorizing the City Manager to: adjust parking fees, waive other fees, and streamline applications for encroachment permits and agreements.
Adopted Resolution 5939 authorizing the City Manager to close certain streets for outdoor dining and outdoor uses, including Caledonia Street.
Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Did you know you can watch City Council meetings live via webcast? You can also watch video recordings of past meetings on the City website.
Council meetings are also broadcast live on television via Comcast Cable Channel 27. If you miss the live broadcast, check the rebroadcast schedule.
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Upcoming City Council Meeting on June 9
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A regular meeting of the Sausalito City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, with the open session scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Gov. Newsom on March 17, 2020, the meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom and broadcast live on the City website. For details on closed session items, please view the meeting agenda.
If you would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting remotely via computer, mobile device, or telephone:
- Computers and mobile devices. The link for the meeting is zoom.us/j/5421451805. Although your image will not be shown on the video conference, you will be able to listen and view the meeting on Zoom. Use the "raise hand" function to comment during the public comment portion of the agenda.
- Telephone. The telephone number to access the meeting is *67 1-669-900-6833. The meeting ID is 5421451805#. Your phone number will appear on the screen unless you first dial *67 before dialing the numbers shown above. Press *9 to comment during the public comment portion of the agenda.
If you do not want to speak during the public comment portion of the agenda, you may submit email correspondence to hscoble@sausalito.gov. Email comments will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. the day of the meeting and forwarded to the City Council, posted to the City website, and placed in the City's permanent records. If you choose to submit an email message, please note in the subject line the part of the agenda your email pertains to.
Special Presentations:
Consent Calendar:
- 5A. Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute, on Behalf of the City, a Three-Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cooperation Agreement with the County of Marin (Staff Report, Attachment 1- Draft Resolution, Attachment 2- County CDBG Funding Cooperation Agreement with Track Changes, Attachment 3- Resolution No. 5933)
- 5B. Adopt a Resolution to Allow Staff to Apply for Local Early Action Planning Grant Program Funding for the Housing Element Update (Staff Report, Attachment 1- Resolution to Approve LEAP Grant Application, Attachment 2- ABAG Key Milestones, Attachment 3- Housing Element Milestones and Draft Timeline)
- 5C. Adopt a Resolution Establishing Term Limits for the Economic Development Advisory Committee Members (Staff Report)
- 5D. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize a Contract Amendment with Romtec for Construction of the Restroom and Trash Enclosure at Dunphy Park to Accommodate Additional Work Performed by Increasing Their Contract by $7,133 (Staff Report, Attachment 1 - Resolution)
Business Items:
- 7A. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Construction Contract with CF Contracting for the Construction of the Southview Park Improvements Project for the Base Bid Amount of $1,364,626 (Staff Report, Attachment 1 - Resolution, Attachment 2 - Southview Park CF Contracting Agreement, Unsigned, Public Comment from Napels)
7B. Study Session and Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Strategic Resources Allocation Plan and Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget (Staff Report, Attachment 1- Summary of FY2020-21 Recommended Program Options, Attachment 2- Additional Resource Requests, Attachment 3- Budget Reduction Options, Attachment 4 - Revenue Enhancement Programs, Attachment 5- Restoring 10% Shortfall Contingency, Attachment 6- FY 2020-21 Not Recommended Budget Options, Attachment 7- Summary of Personnel Reductions - General Fund impact)
Did you know you can watch City Council meetings live via webcast? You can also watch video recordings of past meetings on the City website.
Council meetings are also broadcast live on television via Comcast Cable Channel 27. If you miss the live broadcast, check the rebroadcast schedule.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on June 23, 2020, with the open session due to commence at approximately 7:00 p.m.
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Updates from Boards and Commissions
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General Plan Advisory Committee. The Mission of the General Plan Advisory Committee is to facilitate the update of the 1995 Sausalito General Plan in concert with City staff, consultants, and the public.
Previous meeting. The General Plan Advisory Committee met on May 27 and discussed the following General Plan elements:
- Sustainability Element
- Waterfront Element
- Environmental Quality Element
- Health, Safety, and Community Resilience Element
Upcoming meeting. The General Plan Advisory Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City website. The meeting agenda contains details regarding how to virtually participate in the meeting and provide public comment prior to and during the meeting.
At the meeting, the committee will discuss General Plan Advisory Committee input on the Public Review Drafts of the following General Plan elements:
- Land Use and Growth Management Element
- Community Design, Historic and Cultural Preservation Element
- Circulation and Parking Element
- Economic Element and Implementation Plan
- Introduction
Questions about the General Plan Advisory Committee or the General Plan Update may be directed to Community Development Director Lilly Whalen at lwhalen@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4133.
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Library Board of Trustees. The five-member Sausalito Library Board of Trustees reviews the administration of library operations, establishes library policies, and makes recommendations to the city librarian.
Previous meeting. The Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 to discuss the library budget and expected budget cuts for FY 2020-21.
Upcoming meeting. The Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. Topics on the agenda include the library budget for FY 2020-21 and an update on library operations during shelter in place. The meeting agenda contains details regarding how to virtually participate in the meeting and provide public comment.
The staff liaison is City Librarian Abbot Chambers. The City Council liaison is Joe Burns. Any questions about the Library Board of Trustees may be directed to achambers@sausalito.gov.
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Sustainability Commission. The Sustainability Commission advises the City Council on waste management, recycling, and sea level rise. The commission also plans and conducts public education programs related to sustainability.
Previous Meeting. The Sustainability Commission held a regular meeting via Zoom on May 14. Topics on the agenda included updates on City Council activities, the General Plan Update, the ban on single-use plastics and postponement of its implementation due to COVID-19, microgrids, and possible uses of Zero Waste Marin grant funding for fiscal year 2020-21.
Upcoming meeting. The next Sustainability Commission meeting will be held via Zoom on at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. Agenda items include a greenhouse gas inventory update, sustainability in a pandemic, the waste hauling rate review, City Council activities, the General Plan Update, public outreach, and electric vehicle charging. The meeting agenda contains details regarding how to virtually participate in the meeting and provide public comment.
The City Council liaison to the Sustainability Commission is Mayor Susan Cleveland-Knowles. The staff liaison is Senior Civil Engineer Andrew Davidson. Any questions about the Sustainability Commission may be directed to adavidson@sausalito.gov. All meetings of the Sustainability Commission are open to the public, with time available for public comment.
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News from City Departments
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Administration. A number of peaceful protests related to racial justice and the murder of George Floyd have been scheduled for Marin County during the weekend of June 6. Below is an unconfirmed list as of Friday, June 5.
- Saturday, June 6
- 9:00 a.m. in Novato: Black Lives Matter car caravan beginning behind the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center on Rowland Boulevard
- Noon at the Golden Gate Bridge: Protest and march starting on the San Francisco side and walking to the Marin County side
- Noon in Mill Valley: Protest and march against racism and police violence beginning at the Depot in downtown Mill Valley and walking down Miller Avenue to Safeway
- 3:00 p.m. in Mill Valley: March for racial justice from the Whole Foods Market on Miller Avenue to the mayor's residence
- Sunday, June 7
- 1:00 p.m. in Fairfax: Black Lives Matter car caravan starting at the Fairfax Market
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Library. The Sausalito Library's no-contact curbside pickup service will be available in the City Hall parking lot beginning Tuesday, June 9. Hours for our first week of operation will be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 9 through 11.
Availability is limited to items on the shelf at the Sausalito Library and items that have been on our hold shelf or in transit for patrons since March. At this time, we are unable to transfer items between libraries.
Beginning June 9, please search the library catalog for items on the shelf in Sausalito, then call us at (415) 289-4121. Have your library card ready before you call. We will retrieve your items and schedule a time for you to pick them up. If no one is available to take your call, leave a message with details on the items you would like us retrieve for you; we will call you back.
Returns will be accepted during curbside hours in a designated bin in the parking lot. Please do not bring book donations at this time. During curbside pickup, patrons should wear a mask, adhere to social distancing protocols, and keep in mind that the library remains closed to the public.
For information on other Marin libraries' curbside services, visit the MARINet member libraries Curbside Pickup page.
The Sausalito Library would like to extend a special thanks to the Marinship Emergency Medical Manufacturing Group (MEMM) and Made in the Marinship for the donation of hand sanitizer for use by library staff while processing materials.
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Community Development. On Saturday, June 20 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, the City of Sausalito will host a virtual public workshop on Zoom to discuss the Public Review Draft of the General Plan.
On Friday, June 12, a video presentation will be made available on the City website that provides an overview of the planning process and key components of the General Plan Update. It will not be necessary to watch the video before attending the workshop.
There will also be a brief online survey that community members can complete in advance of the workshop. The survey will provide an opportunity for community members to provide input on specific components and policies of the updated General Plan. The results of the survey will be shared during the workshop.
Additional information on the General Plan Update process can be found on the General Plan Update website. The City Council is scheduled to consider the General Plan for adoption in October 2020.
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Community Development. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Sausalito (lead agency) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the proposed City of Sausalito 2040 General Plan that is now available for public review. In accordance with the time limits established by CEQA, the Draft EIR public review period began on June 4, 2020, and will end on July 20, 2020. The City of Sausalito will hold a public hearing via Zoom with the Planning Commission and the City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
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Public Works. Sausalito's garbage services provider, Bay Cities Refuse, has announced that its "spring cleanup" will be held the week of June 15 through 19. On your usual garbage collection day that week, Bay Cities will collect up to one additional cubic yard of refuse, the equivalent of seven plastic garbage bags. All material must be placed in bags, boxes, or containers and placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. There is no charge to dispose of the additional refuse.
All material from the extra garbage pickup will be taken to landfill. As always, place recyclable materials in your blue bin and green waste (yard and food waste) in your green bin or in reusable 30-gallon paper bags. There is never a limit to how much yard waste you may place at the curbside.
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Southern Marin Fire. It's heating up in Marin County, and awareness of wildfire threat needs to go up accordingly. That's especially true as we approach the Fourth of July, a time when some are tempted to use fireworks. If you hadn't heard, all forms of fireworks are illegal in Marin. In addition to the risk of causing a devastating wildfire, improper use of fireworks can result in serious injury.
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Parks and Recreation. The new surface coating and markings at the MLK Pickleball and Basketball Courts are almost finished but will not be ready for use during the weekend of June 6. Please stay off of the new surface until the court area reopens; walking or playing on the surface while it is still drying will cause damage and require additional closures. Any questions about the project may be directed to Senior Civil Engineer Andrew Davidson at adavidson@sausalito.gov.
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Virtual Programs for Our Community
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Stories and Songs for Kids. Do you miss the Sausalito Library's story times? Children's Librarian Julieanne Randolph is now bringing her talents to the Sausalito Library YouTube channel with a new video of stories and songs premiering every Monday. The featured story for the week of June 1 is Imogene's Antlers, written and illustrated by David Small.
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Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga is online! Rayner Needleman is offering this free class every Monday, with the next one taking place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8. This class presented by Sausalito Village is suitable for everyone, so no excuses! Please RSVP online for details on accessing the Zoom session.
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TED Talk. Join Sausalito Village from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 for a Zoom session to watch and discuss "Why We Need to Put Politics in its Place," presented by Dr. Robert Talisse. We'll explore how we can come together sanely and productively despite our differences to eliminate the fear and dehumanization that has taken over our political process. Please RSVP online for details on accessing the Zoom session.
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COVID-19 Update. Join Sausalito Village for a presentation by the City of Sausalito's Communications Director, Abbot Chambers, at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. Abbot wears many hats, including city librarian and editor of the City's weekly Currents e-newsletter. Since the pandemic started, Abbot has provided regular COVID-19 updates to the City Council at the beginning of its meetings. Abbot will be giving us a similar presentation but... the afternoon version. There will also be time for Q&A afterwards. Please RSVP online for details on accessing the Zoom session.
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Basic Backyard Composting. People have lots of questions about composting. How can we avoid adding to our landfills? What should we do with table scraps? Learn how to turn all your scrapes into black gold that your plants will love at this Zoom program from the Sausalito Library at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. Presenter Joan Irwin has been a UC Master Gardener since 2003. She presents frequently on composting, organic gardening, and community gardens. Please register online or via email to Tula Biederman at tbiederman@sausalito.gov.
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What Stars Are Made Of. Join the Sausalito Library and Sausalito Books by the Bay at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12 for a Zoom conversation with local author Donovan Moore, whose new book, What Stars Are Made Of: The Life of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, has just been published by Harvard University Press. The Wall Street Journal calls it "a beautifully written and well-researched study." Please register online to receive the Zoom access information. Donovan Moore has worked as a journalist (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) and a television reporter and producer (WGBH in Boston, ABC News 20/20). He lives in New York City and Sausalito. This is his first book.
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Sausalito Library Cooking Club. Stay in and cook with us! Every two weeks, we'll pick a chef or publication with recipes online and cookbooks in the Sausalito Library's physical and digital collections. Each person picks a recipe, gives it a go, and we reconvene every other Monday to show off our creations and swap notes. For the session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, we're exploring the recipes of a legend of the food scene over the past 50 years: Chez Panisse owner Alice Waters. If you're interested in joining us for this session, email Tula at tbiederman@sausalito.gov.
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Summer Reading Challenge. The Sausalito Library's Summer Reading Challenge will be held online this summer. The program will be open to all ages from Monday, June 15 to Sunday, August 9. More details will be available soon. People of all ages will be able to complete the challenge by reading for 20 hours and participating in a variety of programs.
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General Plan Workshop. From 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 20, the City of Sausalito will host a virtual public workshop on Zoom to discuss the Public Review Draft of the General Plan. A video presentation will be made available on the City website in advance of the meeting that provides an overview of the planning process and key components of the General Plan Update. There will also be a brief online survey that community members can complete before the workshop. Results from the survey will be shared during the workshop. The City Council is scheduled to consider the General Plan for adoption in October 2020.
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