May 17, 2016

The City Council welcomes you to attend its meetings which are regularly scheduled on most Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Please check the Calendar at www.novato.org for exact dates. Your interest is encouraged and appreciated. For information about Public Comment periods and protocols, please see the reverse side of this page. Agendas and supporting materials are available on the Council’s website listed above, and are available for public review at the following location:

The agenda is divided into three main sections, and includes other categories covering routine business.  All references to “City Council” include those other agencies which may be listed at the top of the Agenda.  The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by a single vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion unless specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Calendar and place it under General Business for discussion.

GENERAL BUSINESS: These items include significant and administrative actions of special interest and will usually include a staff presentation and discussion by the Council.  They will be acted upon by a separate vote.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearings are announced and advertised in advance to allow interested persons to make comments for, against, or otherwise, regarding a proposed project or decision. Anyone who challenges any hearing matter in court may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described herein, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ADDENDUM: If urgent matters arise after the publication of the regular agenda, there will be an addendum. It will be posted at the above referenced locations by Friday at 5:00 p.m. the week before the meeting.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Materials that are submitted to members of the City Council after the agenda packet has been distributed are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, located at 922 Machin Avenue, during normal business hours. Such materials shall also be made available on the City of Novato website at www.novato.org, when practical and provided that City staff is able to post those documents prior to the meeting.  A binder is available for the public at the meeting to view any distributed materials. Also, when non-confidential written materials are distributed to members of the City Council during a public meeting by staff or a member of the City Council, copies shall be made available to members of the public following that meeting.

DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (415) 899-8900. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodation to help insure accessibility to this meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT: All members of the public wishing to address the City Council are requested to submit a speaker card in advance to the City Clerk. The Mayor will call the names of speakers from the cards. In addition to receiving comment from the public during the Public Comment period, the Mayor will recognize persons from the audience who wish to address the City Council on a particular agenda item, at the time that item is considered by the City Council. There is a three minute time limit to speak although the Mayor may shorten the time based on the number of speakers. A speaker may not yield his or her time to another speaker. For issues raised during Public Comments that are not on the published agenda, no action can legally be taken. The City Council may direct that the item be referred to the City Manager for action or may schedule the item on a subsequent agenda.

The Mayor has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the Public Comment period, if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, or during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting.

The Mayor also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed from the room. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Council and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks, cursing and outbursts from the audience in support or opposition to a speaker are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak.

CITY COUNCIL 922 Machin Avenue Novato, California 94945 415.899.8900 main 415.899.8213 fax www.novato.org

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/
CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
to be held at

NOVATO CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
901 SHERMAN AVENUE
May 17, 2016
6:30 P.M.

A G E N D A

A. CONVENE, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND ROLL CALL

B. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

A closed session will convene upon adjournment of the open session. The closed session agenda is attached.

C. CEREMONIAL MATTERS/PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation: Kids to Parks Day

Proclamation: Public Works Week

D. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA, WAIVER OF THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND NOTICES OF INTENT

6:45 P.M. (Time is approximate.)
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS

This comment session is for items not on the agenda or for items listed on the Consent Calendar. See agenda cover page for information about Public Comment periods and associated protocol.

7:00 P.M. (Time is approximate.)
F. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. ADOPT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2016

2. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR MEASURE AA – THE CLEAN AND HEALTHY BAY MEASURE

Consider adopting a resolution in support of San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority's Measure for a Clean and Healthy Bay ("Measure AA") on the June 7, 2016 ballot and drafting a letter, signed by the Mayor, transmitting the resolution to the Authority.

Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.

3. 2015 ANNUAL HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT

Consider receiving, and submitting for filing, the 2015 Annual Housing Element, (Chapter III of the City's General Plan) Progress Report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR).

Recommendation: Receive report and submit for filing.

4. AUTHORIZE BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR BAHIA MINI PARKS IMPROVEMENTS CIP PROJECT# 15-004, CEQA EXEMPTION SECTION 15302-REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION (EXISTING STRUCTURES) AND SECTION 15304-MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND

Consider approving plans and specifications and authorizing bid advertisement for Bahia Mini Parks Improvements, CIP Project No. 15-004.

Recommendation: Approve project plans and specifications and authorize for bidding.

5. HILLSIDE PARK UNIT 4 LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A 91 NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENT

Consider adopting a resolution of intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2016/17 for Landscape Assessment District A 91 in the Hillside Park Unit 4 Subdivision and setting a hearing date of June 14, 2016 to confirm or revise the Fiscal Year 2016/17 assessments proposed in the Engineer's Report.

Recommendation: Adopt resolution.

6. SAN MARIN LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A-81 NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENT

Consider adopting a resolution of intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2016/17 for Landscape Assessment District A-81 in the San Marin Area and setting a hearing date of June 14, 2016 to confirm or revise the Fiscal Year 2016/17 assessments proposed in the Engineer's Report.

Recommendation: Adopt resolution.

7. SAN PABLO SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPE DISTRICT A 03 NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENT

Consider adopting a resolution of intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2016/17 for Landscape Assessment District A-03 in the San Pablo Subdivision and setting a hearing date of June 14, 2016 to confirm or revise the Fiscal Year 2016/17 assessments proposed in the Engineer's Report.

Recommendation: Adopt resolution.

8. WILDWOOD GLEN LANDSCAPING DISTRICT C-91 NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENT

Consider adopting a resolution of intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 for Landscape Assessment District C 91 in the Wildwood Glen Subdivision and setting a hearing date of June 14, 2016 to confirm or revise the Fiscal Year 2016/17 assessments proposed in the Engineer's Report.

Recommendation: Adopt resolution.

9. RESPONSE TO THE MARIN COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT: 2015-2016 WEB TRANSPARENCY REPORT CARD

Consider authorizing the City's response to the Marin County Civil Grand Jury report titled "2015-2016 Web Transparency Report Card: Bringing Marin County Governments to Light".

Recommendation: Authorize the response.

10. AUTHORIZE BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR DE LONG AVENUE AND IGNACIO BOULEVARD HIGHWAY INTERCHANGES RESURFACING; CIP PROJECT NO. 13-003, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. STPL-5361 (026), CEQA EXEMPTION – 15301; EXISTING FACILITIES

Consider approving plans and specifications and authorizing bid advertisement for the De Long Avenue and Ignacio Boulevard Highway Interchanges Resurfacing, CIP Project Number 13-003.

Recommendation: Approve project plans and specifications and authorize for bidding.

11. AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BLUEREC FOR A NEW PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Consider authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a standard City agreement with BlueRec for updated Parks and Recreation Management software in an amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to approval of the form and content of the agreement by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement.

G. UNFINISHED AND OTHER BUSINESS

No items are listed for this section.

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS

No items are listed for this section.

I. GENERAL BUSINESS

7:05 P.M. (Time is approximate.)

12. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON PROPOSED FY 16/17 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET

Consider providing conceptual direction on the Interim City's Manager's budget recommendations so that staff can prepare the budget document for public and Council formal review in June and providing staff authority to begin recruitments immediately for the Planner I, Building Inspector, and 3 Maintenance Worker positions.

Recommendation: Provide direction and authorize recruitments.

8:15 P.M. (Time is approximate.)

13. RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACTION BY ABAG AND MTC RELATED TO SUPPORT OF MERGER OPTION AND RESCISSION OF RESOLUTIONS

Consider adopting a resolution which (1) supports Option 4 as shown in the attached Management Partners Report; and, request that both the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) representatives for the Marin Cities and County of Marin vote for Option 4, (2) requests the MTC representative for the Marin Cities and County of Marin to immediately request that MTC rescind and votes to support rescinding MTC Resolution 42-10, and (3) requests the ABAG representative for the Marin Cities and County of Marin to immediately request ABAG to rescind and votes to support rescinding ABAG Resolution 12-15.

Recommendation: Adopt resolution.

J. COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS (CCB's) APPOINTMENTS

This section is used by the City Council to make appointments to fill vacancy/vacancies on their Commissions, Committees and Boards.

K. COUNCILMEMBER/CITY MANAGER REPORTS

Councilmember reports on conferences and meetings, as needed (3 minutes maximum per Councilmember report).

L. WORK STUDY SESSION

No items are listed for this section.

8:45 P.M. (Time is approximate.)
M. ADJOURNMENT

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/
CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION
to be held at

NOVATO CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
901 SHERMAN AVENUE

and

CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
922 MACHIN AVENUE

May 17, 2016

(Closed session will convene upon adjournment of the open session.)

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER

1. Public Comment at 901 Sherman Avenue

2. Recess to Closed Session at 922 Machin Avenue

B. CLOSED SESSION

1. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR