City Council – September 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
San Rafael City Hall, Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
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OPEN SESSION – THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM – 5:00 PM
1. Mayor Kate to announce Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION – THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM – 5:00 PM
2. Closed Session:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Lopez, et al. v. City of San Rafael, et al. U.S. District Court, Northern District for California, Case No. 23-cv-03652-VC
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 Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2025 (CC)
Recommended Action – Approve minutes as submitted
Minutes
b. Electric Bicycle Safety Regulations in San Rafael
Final Adoption of Ordinance 2051: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.35 “Operation of Electric Mobility Devices” to the San Rafael Municipal Code to Regulate Electric Mobility Devices Within the City Limits of San Rafael; CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3) (CC)
Recommended Action – Final adoption of Ordinance 2051
Ordinance 2051
c. Marin History Museum Boyd Gate House Use Agreement
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Use Agreement for Real Property at 1125 B Street (Boyd Gate House) with the Marin History Museum; CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(B)(3) (CM)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
d. Library Parcel Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-26 – Revised
Revised Report Establishing the Annual Rate Adjustment for the Special Library Services Parcel Tax for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 as Authorized by San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 3.36 (Voter-Approved Measure D) (Fin)
Recommended Action – Accept report
Staff Report
e. Pickleweed Library Renovation Project
Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Pickleweed Library Renovation Project, City Project No. 11428 (“Project”), Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Construction Agreement with Arntz Builders, Inc. in the Amount of $1,984,974, and Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Contract Amount Using Contingency Funds of $295,026, for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $2,280,000; and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Unico Engineering for Construction Management in the Amount Not to Exceed $211,500; Appropriating $48,070 from the Library Memorial Fund (213); CEQA Determination Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301 (PW)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5. Special Presentations
a. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Proclamation
b. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month
Proclamation
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Hearings
a. Park Impact Fee and Park Dedication and In-Lieu Fee Programs (REMOVED)
Introduce an Ordinance Amending San Rafael Municipal Code Section 3.24 titled Park and Recreation Facilities Fee and Section 15.09 titled Park Dedication and In-Lieu Fees, to Update the Park Impact Fee and Park Dedication and In-Lieu Fee Programs, including waiving further reading of the Ordinance and referring to it by title only; and Resolution Adopting the Park Impact Fee Nexus Study, the Park Impact Fee Project List, and Establishing Updated Park Impact Fees and Park Dedication and In-Lieu Fee Requirements
AGENDA ITEM REMOVED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF
Attachment
b. Triennial Building Code Ordinance Amendments
Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 12 (Building Regulations) of the Municipal Code of the City of San Rafael, by Repealing Title 12 and Amending Title 12 Thereof; Adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Energy Code, and the California Referenced Standards Code with Appendices and Amendments Herein; Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Pool and Spa Code with Amendments; Amending Chapter 12.360 Single-Family Model Reach Code – FlexPath; Herein; and Adopting Findings of Fact Supporting the Amendments to the Code. (CED)
Recommended Action – Introduce the Ordinance, waive further reading, refer to it by title only, and set a public hearing for Tuesday, September 15, 2025
Staff Report
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
7. Other Agenda Items
a. Affordable Housing Requirements for Residential Development Projects
Resolution Amending Resolution 14890, “Guidelines for the Administration of the Affordable Housing Requirement Program” to Clarify Existing Policy and Practice (CED)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
b. Response to Grand Jury Report on First Responders
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the City of San Rafael’s Response to the Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “Marin County First Responders: Supporting Those Who Support Us” (PD)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
c. Response to the Grand Jury Report on Housing
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Response to the Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report Titled “The Worrisome Future of Marin Housing: Nimby Resistance Takes a Backseat to Economic Reality.” (CED)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
d. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Unaudited Results and Budget Amendments
Year-End Budget Update and Resolutions Authorizing Amendments to the City of San Rafael Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Purposes of Confirming Authorized Appropriations and Transfers and Authorizing Amendments to the FY 2025-26 Budget to Reflect Carry-Over of Available Unencumbered FY 2024-25 Appropriations for Specified Purposes, Totaling $14,262,684 (Fin)
Recommended Action – 1) Accept the report presenting preliminary, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025; 2) Adopt a resolution adopting amendments to the City of San Rafael budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the purpose of confirming authorized appropriations and transfers; and 3) Adopt a resolution authorizing amendments to the City of San Rafael budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to reflect carry-over of available unencumbered FY2024-25 appropriations for specified purposes totaling $14,262,684
Staff Report
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.
ADJOURNMENT:
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