Advocates of Marin Clean Energy:San Rafael City Hall Meeting

Monday, December 15, 8 PM from http://www.mpjc.org/
Advocates of Marin Clean Energy,
VERY Important 2nd Reading
San Rafael City Hall meeting:
The San Rafael City Council will be holding the 2nd and final hearing and taking a vote on whether to approve the Marin Energy Joint Powers Authority (JPA) authorizing the implementation of the MCE program. This is a very important vote, and we ask you to show up and make your choices known.
The final staff report from Ken Nordhoff RECOMMENDS a vote FOR joining the JPA, and, we are told, the council members give enormous weight to staff's recommendations. Nevertheless, Council members still need to hear pro-MCE voices at Monday's hearing.
We encourage you to speak(1 to 2 minutes max) especially if you've never spoken up previously on MCE, and ALL of us need to be prepared to counter any further delay tactics by PG&E! Voices from LOCAL BUSINESSES advocating support for MCE would be especially welcome!
Here's the difficulty: the meeting starts at 8:00 PM, but scheduled
Hopefully, there will be good news at evening's end! Thanks for your help!
Sue Spofford (415-721-2994)
Kiki La Porta (415-461-6677)
Co-Chairs, Sustainable San Rafael

AGENDA from http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/City_Cler/City_Council_Redevelopment_Agency_Agendas.htm

SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING – MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1400 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA

Members of the public may speak on Agenda items.

OPEN SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 7:00 PM
None.

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE ROOM 201 – 7:00 PM
None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 7:30 PM
THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING IS RESERVED FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE AGENCY ON URGENCY MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA. PRESENTATIONS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO ONE MINUTE. ALL MATTERS REQUIRING A RESPONSE WILL BE REFERRED TO STAFF FOR REPLY IN WRITING AND/OR PLACED ON A FUTURE MEETING AGENDA. PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY SECRETARY BEFORE MEETING.

CONSENT CALENDAR:



RECOMMENDED ACTION:

ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE TO BE APPROVED BY ONE MOTION, UNLESS SEPARATE ACTION IS REQUIRED ON A PARTICULAR ITEM:



APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

1.



Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 1, 2008 (AS) Minutes





Approve as submitted.

2.



Monthly Investment Report for November, 2008 (Fin) Staff Report





Accept report.

3.



Minutes of Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting of November 6, 2008 (RA) Staff Report





Accept report.

4.



Resolution Authorizing the Economic Development Director to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Chez Brigitte, LLC for the 2009 Downtown Farmers’ Market Festival (from January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009) (RA) Staff Report Resolution





Adopt Resolution.

OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:

5.



Approval of Redevelopment Agency Annual Report, Including Blight Progress, Agency Owned Property, Loan Compliance, AB 987 and Affordable Housing Reports, for the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency, and Forward to the City Council for Review and Approval (RA) Staff Report

Explanation: See enclosed material.

Approve reports and forward to City Council for review and approval.

6.



Appointment of Vice-Chair for the Redevelopment Agency for Year 2009 (AS)

AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS:

7.



ADJOURNMENT:

City Council
Event date: Monday, December 15, 2008, at 8:00 PM

AGENDA

SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1400 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA

Members of the public may speak on Agenda items.

OPEN SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 7:00 PM
Mayor Boro to announce Closed Session items.

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE ROOM 201 – 7:00 PM
1 a) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1309 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, California
City Negotiators: Nancy Mackle
Negotiating Parties: City of San Rafael, Walker Vaning
Under Negotiation: Terms and Price

1 b) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 30 Joseph Court, San Rafael, California
City Negotiators: Ken Nordhoff, Nancy Mackle
Negotiating Parties: City of San Rafael
Under Negotiation: Terms and Price

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:00 PM
THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING IS RESERVED FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON URGENCY MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA. PRESENTATIONS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO ONE MINUTE. ALL MATTERS REQUIRING A RESPONSE WILL BE REFERRED TO STAFF FOR REPLY IN WRITING AND/OR PLACED ON A FUTURE MEETING AGENDA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK BEFORE MEETING.

CONSENT CALENDAR:



RECOMMENDED ACTION:

ALL MATTERS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE TO BE APPROVED BY ONE MOTION, UNLESS SEPARATE ACTION IS REQUIRED ON A PARTICULAR ITEM:



APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

2.



Resolution of Appreciation for Gus Guinan, Assistant City Attorney, for Fifteen Years of Service (CA)





Adopt Resolution.

3.



Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 1870 – Ordinance Ordinance

“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE BY SECTION 14.01.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, SO AS TO: 1) PREZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT (AX07-001) THE MT. TAMALPAIS CEMETERY LOCATED ON A 56.8-ACRE SITE AT 2500 FIFTH AVENUE; APN: 177-240-03; AND 2) PREZONE THREE CONTIGUOUS DEVELOPED PROPERTIES TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-5) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2450, 2452 AND 2468 FIFTH AVENUE; APN: 010-351-07 (2450 FIFTH AVENUE); 010-351-17 (2452 FIFTH AVENUE); AND 010-351-18 (2468 FIFTH AVENUE) DISTRICT FOR ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL” (CD)





Approve final adoption of Ordinance No. 1870.

4.



Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 1871 – Ordinance Ordinance

“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING THE MARIN ENERGY AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM” (CM)





Approve final adoption of Ordinance No. 1871.

5.



Monthly Investment Report for November, 2008 (Fin) Staff Report





Accept report.

6.



Resolution Approving Use of State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds in the Amount of $66,543.80 for a ”Sobriety Checkpoint – Mini Grant Program” Enforcement Campaign from October 1, 2008 Through September 8, 2009 (PD) Staff Report Resolution





Adopt Resolution.

7.



Acceptance of the Annual Report, Including a Blight Progress, Agency Owned Property, Loan Compliance AB 987 Reports for the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency (RA) Staff Report





Accept reports.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

8.



Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Gus Guinan, Assistant City Attorney, for Fifteen Years of Service (CA)

Explanation: Mayor Boro to make presentation.

PUBLIC HEARING:

9.



Public Hearing – Staff Report

1) Accept Report and Authorize Department of Public Works to Implement the Interim Conversion of D Street to a Two-Way Street Between First and Second Streets and its Required Improvements; and

2) Amend Municipal Code 5.52.021 ‘Weight Limits’ to Include Gerstle Park Neighborhood Streets (PW)

Explanation: See enclosed material.
Recommend passing Ordinance to print. Ordinance
Recommend adoption of Resolution. Resolution

OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:

10.



Election of Vice-Mayor for Year 2009 (CC)

11.



Appointment and Designation of Director and Alternate Director for the Marin Energy Joint Powers Authority (CC)

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

12.






COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: (Including AB 1234 Reports on Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)

13.



ADJOURNMENT:

put up david quinley of marin green party council