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Home My WebLink AboutTC Min 2019-02-20 TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING — 6:30 P.M. On February 20, 2019, the Council held a special meeting as follows: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Councilmember Fraser, Councihnember Thier(by teleconference), COLlncilmember Welner, Vice Mayor Fredericks, Mayor Kulik CLOSED SESSION I) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 500 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California; APN's 055-093-06, 07, 08, 08 Agency Negotiators: Greg Chanis, Benjamin Stock Negotiating Parties: Town of Tiburon and Richardson Bay Sanitation District Under Negotiation: Price and terms for possible property acquisition. 2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case) INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS & COMMISSIONS • Darvin Hosseinyoun ADJOURNMENT—to ree alai°meetin, REGULAR MEETING —7:30 P.M. Mayor Kulik called the regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, in Town Council Chambers. 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fraser. Fredericks. Kulik. Thier(bv teleconference), Weiner ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Chanis, Town Attorney Stock, Director of Community Development Kwon, Director of Administrative Services Bigall, Chief of PcWe 1 of 7 Toivn Council Ali»ules 403-2019 Februai-v 20. 2019 Police Cronin, Management Analyst Creekmore, Associate Planner O'Malley, Town Clerl< Stefani ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. Mayor Kulik noted that all votes would be by roll call vote due to Councilmember Thier teleconferencing in to the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-1. Town Council Minutes—Adopt minutes of February 6, 2019 special and regular meetings (Town Cleric Stefani) CC-2. 2000 Paradise Drive (Caprice Restaurant)—Adopt resolution partially granting appeal of Design Review Board approval of a 37 square foot addition. Exterior changes also include raising the roof by l foot, a new awning, window changes from west elevation, and change in color(Community Development Department) Owners/Applicant: Jerry Dal Bozzo/Audrey Hitchcock Appellant(s): John Davis & Heidi Barnes Address: 2000 Paradise Drive Assessor Parcel No.: 059-172-46 CC-3. Resolution —Adopt Resolution in recognition of Town Services (Department of Administrative Services) Town Manager Chanis removed Consent Calendar Item No. 1, and Vice Mayor Fredericks moved Consent Calendar Item No. 3 from the Consent Calendar. MOTION: To approve Consent Calendar Item No. 2, as written. Moved: Fraser, seconded by Fredericks ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fraser, Fredericks. KUIil<, Thier, Wehner CC-l. Town Council Minutes—Adopt minutes of February 6, 2019 special and regular meetings (Town Clerk Stefan]) Town Manager Chanis added a sentence on Page 9, after Line 8 to read: "Town Attorney Stocl< ads ised the Council that the action of the Design Review Board is part of the official record, and the Council's deliberation should be based on the official record, not differing interpretations of the action." Chanis also amended Line 8 of the motion on Page 14 to read: "...4) to eliminate fascia requirements except for on the north and west sides of the building." Page 2 cif 7 Tou n Council Minutes 403-2019 February 20, 2019 MOTION: To approve Consent Calendar Item No. I. as amended. Moved: Thier, seconded by Wehner ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, Thier, Welner CC-3. Resolution —Adopt Resolution in recognition of Town Services (Department of Administrative Services) The Town Manager said Heidi Bigall, Director of Administrative Services, was about to retire at the end of an outstanding 40-year career with the Town of Tiburon. The Council graciously thanked Heidi for all her years of service, and she said it had been a pleasure. The Mayor called for a vote to approve a Resolution in recognition of Heidi Bigall. MOTION: To approve Consent Calendar Item No. 3, as written. Moved: Weiner, seconded by Fredericks ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, Thier, Weiner RECOGNITION OF TOWN SERVICES • Heidi Bigall, 40 years of service Mayor Kulik presented Heidi Bigall, Director of Administrative Services, a Town Council Resolution in honor of her 40 years of service. ACTION ITEMS AI-l. Town Audit Report—Recommendation to accept and file the Town's FY Basic Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (Department of Administrative Services) Director of Administrative Services Bigall introduced Ralph Marcello to give a brief presentation of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 audit report. Mr. Marcello thanked the Council for the opportunity to do the audit, and spoke briefly about several points in the report, including the requirement to report Other Post-Employment Benefits liability. Mr. Marcello noted the General Fund revenue had increased 10% this year due to taxes, investment earnings and a large private donation. He said General Fund expenses had increased 8%, primarily due to Capital Improvement Projects. He said the Town's financial statements had been presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles without qualification, which is the highest opinion a CPA tirm can give. Pad=,,3 of'7 Town Council Mimiles 903-2019 Febritcay 20, 2019 Mayor KLIIIk opened the floor for public comment. There was none. MOTION: To accept the Fiscal Year 2017-18 annual financial audit. as prepared by Marcelo & Company, C.P.A.'s. Moved: Fraser, seconded by Wehner ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, Thier, Weiner AI-2. Special Event Permits—Consider two special event permits by the Chamber of Commerce for two 2019 events to include the closure of Main Street (Chamber of Commerce/Department of Administrative Services) Town Manager Chanis introduced DeAnn Biss, Executive Director of the local Chamber of Commerce, to present on two additional events the Chamber would like to have downtown this summer. Ms. Biss said the Chamber had seen great success with the Friday Nights on Main events, and is now asking the Council to consider permitting two additional events more focused on the promotion of local businesses. Biss summarized the two new events, "Surnmer on Main" and "Tiburon Best in Show". She said both applications include the request to close Main Street. She hoped both events would be an opportunity to bring community members downtown to support local businesses. Mayor Kulik opened the floor for public comment. There was none. The Council thanked Ms. Biss for her work on local events, and each spoke in support of the Chamber's efforts to revitalize the downtown by hosting events like these. MOTION: To approve two special event permits submitted by the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Summer on Main and Tiburon Best in Show. Moved: Thier, seconded by Fraser ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, Thier, Weiner AI-3. Richardson's Bay Regional Agency Update—Receive update fi-om Executive Director of the Richardson's Bay Regional Agency and consider funding request for-Eelgrass study (Executive Director Beth Pollard) Town Mana-er Chanis introduced Beth Pollard, Executive Director of the Richardson's Bay Regional Agency to give an update on agency activities. Ms. Pollard reviewed the background and history of agency, governance and the agency's fund resource,. She said there are approximately 175-200 vessels in their jurisdictional waters at a time. and about half are usually occupied. She expanded on the agency"s challenges: many boats have become an alternative housing option with the onset of the housing crisis and lack of nearby affordzible housing, and concern about the effect anchored boats are having on the local ecosystem (eelgrass, in particular). Page 4(?/'7 Tou-n Council_lliinaes 403-2019 Febraorl>20, 2019 She said the agency is pursuing"science-first" solutions to these problems, and is studying the advantages of placing moorings in the bay. She said the agency would like to hire a consultant to review current conditions and the ecosystems of Richardson's Bay to determine if moorings would be a good solution. Ms. Pollard said the cost of the consultant would be $40,000, and she is seeking outside funding for other organizations. Councilmember Weiner asked about the capacity of the bay for these boats. Ms. Pollard said the boats are not all houseboats, but the nuunber of boats varies. Councilmember Fraser said the agency is dealing with serious issues, and it was important to find a solution to helping those people living on the water transition to other places to live. Mayor Kulik opened the floor for public comment. Jacek Sochan said he is a trained geologist, and would like to help the agency however he can. Mayor Kulik closed the floor. The Council discussed the amount of funding requested by the agency. Town Manager Challis noted the Council could consider a request for a budget amendment of$6,000, which, alongside the $1,000 already budgeted for the agency, would ultimately match what other organizations have contributed. MOTION: To accept the report and approve a budget amendment in the amount of$6,000 for the Richardson's Bay Regional Agency. Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Weiner ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, Thier, Weiner A14. Proclamation of Local Emergency—Consider Resolution proclaiming a local emergency relating to storm damage to Vistazo West and Paradise Drive during a recent winter storm (Office of the Town Manager) Town Manager Chanis said the Town experienced two significant slide events during a winter storm the prior week. Fle said the full extent of the damage, or the cost of repair, is not fully known at this time. Chanis asked the Council to consider adoption of a Resolution proclaiming a local emergency to preserve the "Town's ability to get reimbursed for a portion of damages. if funds become available. Mayor Kulik opened the floor for public comment There was none. MOTION: To adopt the Resolution proclaiming a local emergency. Moved: "Thier. seconded by Fraser Page 5 of 7 7*011r17 C01117Ci Minutes #03-2019 February 20, 2019 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, Thier, Weiner PUBLIC HEARINGS PH-I. Alta Robles Subdivision —Consider adoption of Resolution granting request for a 3-year time extension on an Approved Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (Community Development Department) Associate Planner O'Malley said this item was a request for an extension of time for a vesting subdivision map for the Alta Robles subdivision. She gave a brief history of the project, and said their approval expires on March 16, 2019. She said the Planning Commission had reviewed the request, and found the applicants had made a good faith effort to complete the process in a timely manner, and recommended approval of the extension. The applicants asked the Council to approve the time extension, and if approved, said the project would proceed as planned. Mayor Kulllc opened the floor for public comment. There was none. Councilmember Weiner asked staff to comment on the letter of opposition received. O'Malley said she had met with the resident and showed him the unchanged plans, but could not speak for what lie had been told previously. MOTION: To adopt the Resolution granting a 3-year time extension, with a new expiration date of March 16, 2022. Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Thier ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, Thier, Weiner TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS Vice Mayor Fredericks said Senator Mike McGuire would be speaking at the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councihnembers monthly dinner meeting, hosted by the Town of Tiburon. later this month. TOWN MANAGER REPORT There was none. WEEKLY DIGESTS Received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Kulik adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Page 6(?/'7 Town Coznacil 111imaes 403-2019 February 20, 2019 f i DAVID KULIK, MAYOR ATTEST- A-,4 1 z� LEA STEFANITOWN CLERK Page 7 o/'7 Town Council Alimiles 403-2019 Febrzeary 20, 2019