HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2014-04-11TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST
Week of April 7 -11, 2014
Tiburon
1. Letter - Diane Lynch - Downtown Parking
2. Email - Connie Peirce - Downtown Parking
3. Email - Fran & Barry Wilson - Downtown Parking
4. Email - Georgene Tozzi - Downtown Parking
5. Notice of Pending Vacancy - Marin Commission on Aging
6. Notice of Pending Vacancy - Belvedere/Tiburon Library Agency - Bd. Of
Trustees
7. Letter - Ric Postle - Request for Reappointment to Library Foundation
8. Application - Vince De Quattro - Heritage & Arts Commission
9. Application - Holli P. Thier, J.D. - Planning Commission
10. Yearly Recap - Design Review Submittals - March 2014
11. Monthly Report - Design Review - March 2014
Agendas & Minutes
12. Minutes - Design Review Board - March 20, 2014
13. Minutes - Planning Commission - March 26, 2014
14. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - April 3, 2014
15. Action Minutes - Planning Commission - April 9, 2014
Regional
a) Invitation to Register - ABAG Spring General Assembly - April 17, 2014
b) Keys to Housing - Spring 2014 *
c) Bay Area Monitor - April/May 2014
Agendas & Minutes
d) Agenda - ABAG General Assembly Business Meeting - April 17, 2014
* Council Only
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DIGEST
April 10, 2014
Peggy Curran, Town Manager
Tiburon Town Council
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Peggy and Councilmembers,
At the risk of beating a dead horse, its time to think a few things through:
-Installing parking meters downtown will drive some people away and cost the town a lot of
money, now and into the future. Look at San Rafael, which recently spent $750,000 of taxpayer funds
to put in new fancy meters. That money could have funded many parking enforcement officers and
provided jobs. They'll be obsolete in a few years and require another larger expenditure. What we have
works fine, is enforceable, and we don't need the visual pollution of meters, or those awful machines
that are difficult to navigate, and break down regularly. If the town has so much expendable money it
should buy the Main Street parking lot and make it free to all. Take a look at how friendly, and utilized,
downtown Larkspur is with free parking everywhere.
-The idea of relieving CalTrans of responsibility for Tiburon Boulevard downtown makes no
sense at all (see my letter from last year below) and will end up costing taxpayers a lot down the line
when you have to come to local voters to fund improvements and maintenance. At the very least, the
citizens of the Town of Tiburon should VOTE on this momentous decision. A council where most
members reside near downtown (or are part of the downtown business community) is not a neutral body
and should not be entrusted with this decision.
-The most pressing problem we have in this little town is the morning and afternoon traffic on
Tiburon Boulevard. It's time for all local entities (towns of Tiburon and Belvedere, the peninsula
foundations and the public and private schools and their foundations) to come together and figure out
how to fund free school busses (or utilize the transit system) and strongly encourage the parents to stay
out of their cars and get those kids on the busses.
We are rapidly losing our small town charm and modeling ourselves on larger cities is not the way to
solve our problems.
I regret having a prior engagement and hereby submit this in writing.
Diane Lynch
April 22, 2013
Dear Peggy and Councilmembers,
The idea of the Town of Tiburon taking over part of Tiburon Boulevard from CalTrans is just not logical thinking
and may be fiscally irresponsible. The Town already has a pretty poor track record on several fronts. Two
undergrounding districts were mismanaged by the Town, costing local residents much more in secondary charges
because the town allowed the bonds to be sold prematurely. Where we once had a perfectly functional parking
area, we now have a "beautiful," but smaller, parking lot near Reed School at a cost of over $700.000 of local
taxpayer money -- because a little bit of grant money was available.
CalTrans will no doubt be happy to give up maintenance downtown. For Tiburon, this would be akin to an
individual having free, good healthcare through a job, and ditching that to pay for their own slightly better policy -
-why?
The big unknown is what it will cost to fix the intersection of Beach Road and Tiburon Boulevard, which floods
when we have a high winter tide that coincides with rain -- several times in an average winter. Now it gets high
enough to almost come into my car and if we have a few more winters with above average rainfall the powers that
be will need to actually fix this ongoing problem. And I'd prefer that CalTrans foot that bill...
The idea of a rotary near the library is a good way to further slow traffic on the peninsula and it will make
pedestrian crossing at that intersection much more difficult and dangerous. We have one rotary at the ferry
landing and about a third of people who go through it don't seem to understand that, once in the rotary, they have
the right of way, because they keep inviting me to go in front of them... This weekend, I saw a family of 5, with
three young children, in the in the middle of the rotary to cross the intersection -- likely tourists but apparently
didn't see the crosswalk...
I don't know who is driving this idea, but the library people who want the rotary (but why ? ?) or the new
developers who have bought substantial land downtown come to mind. Are our Town manager and council
members responsible to special interests, or to the population as a whole?
The coffers of Tiburon will need to be very full to have enough to take on this responsibility and make sure we
can continue to pay for repairs and maintenance forever, because you can be sure CalTrans won't take it back. It
makes sense to keep a comfortable cushion for emergency repairs in the likely event of a natural catastrophe and
let CalTrans continue to do what they do a pretty good job of. maintaining our main street through the taxes we
already pay.
Whatever changes happen in downtown Tiburon will have to conform to state guidelines so I see no advantage in
taking over this section of Tiburon Boulevard unless we just want to use up any surplus we have and risk having
to go to the voters for a bond issue to fix Beach Road, put in the rotary, etc. What is the point of messing with a
system that already works pretty well? The developers can wait their turn to get the big changes to Tiburon
underway. The Town doesn't owe them a quick ride at the expense of the rest of the local population.
Sincerely, Diane Lynch
PS. The new Tiburon by the Bay Near. Perfect. website is not very easy to navigate. I spent a good 5 minutes
digging around for the council email list, which is under "Staff' rather than on the council page. Council isn't
technically staff since they aren't paid. The council list with the pretty picture should have a link that with one
click, sets one up to email all five councilmembers. Current formatting makes me think you don't actually want
any emails, or constituent input...
Scott Anderson DIGEST a
From:
Connie Peirce [connie94920 @yahoo.comj
Sent:
Friday, April 04, 2014 4:14 PM
To:
Scott Anderson; Scott Anderson
Subject:
Downtown Parking Solutions
Dear Scott,
Although i value Tiburon's efforts to revitalize downtown and address the related parking
issues, I am concerned that the installation of parking meters will move parking to cove
Road and other nearby residential streets in Belvedere.
i would appreciate Tiburon's due consideration of this probable consequence and I
encourage you to work with the officials and residents of Belvedere in developing a
parking plan that does not result in such likely impacts on Belvedere's neighborhoods.
Respectfully,
Connie Peirce
36 cove Road
Belvedere
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Scott Anderson
From:
Jim Fraser Usfraserl @comcast. net]
Sent:
Monday, April 07, 2014 6:11 PM
To:
Peggy Curran
Cc:
Scott Anderson; Councilmember O'Donnell
Subject:
FW: Downtown Parking
Peggy,
FYI.
Jim
From: Fran Wilson [mailto:fhwilfly(Mgmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 1:26 PM
To: Jim Fraser
Subject: Downtown Parking
Since Barry and I will not be able to attend the Community Forum on Thursday, I wanted to reiterate a few
comments mentioned informally in the past.
Love the "Resident Pass" good for two hours PLUS the fact that we can add on hours at the meter. That
satisfies my concern about occasional longer term street parking needs specially for residents.
I thought Peggy's description in Tib Talk of why meters would work in Tiburon was brilliant and answered my
initial concerns about even installing them in our fair town!
I am assuming the meters would be designed for credit card use like those we use in San Francisco and San
Rafael. While we know to keep a stash of coins in the car, it is often easier to use a credit card.
It certainly would be wonderful if the property owners would cooperate with the town in allowing residents to use their lots
for at least the two hours permitted by their "Resident Pass" and then pay cash or credit after that.
Thanks for all the work that has gone into this project. It can only improve our community and our businesses!
DIGEST y.
Scott Anderson
From: Georgene Tozzi [mrsgmt @me.comj
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 8:54 PM
To: Scott Anderson; Scott Anderson
Subject: Parking Meters in Downtown Tiburon
Dear Scott,
I live at 98 Lagoon Rd. I have concerns about the possibility of installing parking meters in
downtown Tiburon area. It is sometimes difficult to find parking on Lagoon Road AT PRESENT
TIME. I am fearful that if meters are installed it will just compound the parking for those
of us who live here and we won't be able to park anywhere near our residence. Please
reconsider and know that I, as a resident, am opposed to this.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Georgene Tozzi
98 Lagoon Rd
Bbelvedere
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TOWN OF TIBURON
PENDING VACANCY NOTICE
(Town Commissions, Boards & Committees)
April 2014
1) BEST it
MARIN COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING
Statutory Authority: Federally- mandated advisory council to the Marin County Board of
Supervisors which serves as the policy - making board of the Area Agency on Aging within the
County government.
POSITION: MEMBER - Town of Tiburon Representative
TERM: 3 Years - (beginning July 1)
Qualifications: Applicants should be residents of the Town of Tiburon and have the
interest, desire, and time available to serve on the Commission, including
attendance at regular monthly meetings which are held on weekdays,
during daytime hours.
Appointed Commissioners are expected to have an active interest in and a
willingness to become knowledgeable about the needs and concerns of
Marin's elderly residents, whether living in their own homes or in
institutions, and those caring for them in the community in which they
live.
A majority of the commissioners must be 60 years of age or older. Since
there is currently a majority of commissioners over age 60, the applicant
need only be interested in the issues of aging in Marin County.
The following commissioner's term will expire in June 2014:
Appointee Date Appointed Date Resigned* Term Expires
1) Allan Bortel June 2002 June 2014 June 30, 2018
*Mr. Bortel has served for 12 years and has stated that he will not seek reappointment in June.
Interested residents can pick up an application at Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd.,
Tiburon CA 94920, or by calling Town Clerk Diane Crane Iacopi at 435 -7377.
APPLICATION DEADLINE = May 21, 2014 (Position opened until filled)
Notice posted at Tiburon Town Hall, Bel -Tib Library & Published in the Ark &H.
TOWN OF TIBURON
NOTICE OF PENDING VACANCY
ON TOWN BOARD OR COMMISSION
April 2014
BELVEDEREMBURON LIBRARY AGENCY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(Statutory Authority: Govt. Code Section 6500 et seq. and Joint Powers Agreement for
Belvedere/Tiburon Library Agency)
Position: TRUSTEE — TOWN OF TIBURON
Term: 3 Years — (beginning July 1)
Qualifications: Applicants must be residents of the Town of Tiburon and have the interest,
dedication and time commitment to serve as a trustee on the Board,
including attendance at regular monthly meetings and other activities.
The pending vacancy on the Library Board will occur as follows:
Appointee Date Appointed Resignation Term Expires
1) Ric Postle June 2011 N /A* June 30, 2014
*Mr. Postle is seeking reappointment for a second term. There is a two -term limit per the
Library's By -Laws.
The Town's Appointments Policy requires publication of all current and pending vacancies even
though the incumbent seeks reappointment. Due consideration is given to incumbents; however,
the Town Council will interview all applicants for the position.
Interested residents can contact Tiburon Town Clerk Diane Crane at 435 -7377 for more
information, or pick up an application at Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard.
Applications are also on -line at www.townoftiburon.ore (click on "Useful Forms ").
Deadline for Applications = April 30, 2014
Notice posted at Town Hall & Library
Published in the Ark
Courtesy Copy to Marin ZI
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APR - 7 2014
April 7, 2014
Dear Tiburon Town Council:
I have been associated with the Library Foundation since 2001 and am
now a member of the Belevdere- Tiburon Library Agency. I would like to
continue my tenure on the Board for a second term.
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Fredric Postle
7788300
gopostle@msn.com
F r e d r i c P. P o s t l e
A Registered Investment Advisor
PO Box 1392, Tiburon, CA. 94920
APR - 4 ZU14
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
Instructions and Application to Serve on a Town Board,
Commission or Committee
The Town Council considers appointments to various Town boards,
commissions and committees throughout the year due to term expirations and
unforeseen vacancies. In an effort to broaden participation by local residents in
Tiburon's governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your
interest in serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both pages of this form and
returning it to Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon CA 94920, or fax it to
(415)435 -2438.
Copies of the application will be forwarded to the Town Council and an
informal interview will be scheduled when a vacancy occurs. Your application will
remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Diane Crane Iacopi
Town Clerk
AREAS OF INTEREST
Please Indicate Your Area(s) of Interest in Numerical Order
( #I Being the Greatest Interest)
#3 PLANNING #4 PARKS & OPEN SPACE
#z DESIGN REVIEW #7 RECREATION
#I HERITAGE & ARTS #9 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
# s LIBRARY # 6 MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING
#s BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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PERSONAL DATA
Only computer - generated or typewritten copy will be accepted;
Attach separate pages, including resumes and cover letters, if necessary.
NAME' Vince De Quattro
MAILING ADDRESS: 31 North Terrace
TELEPHONE: Home:4158270878 Work: Fax No.
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. (If applicable)Reedlands
TIBURON RESIDENT: (years)3 DATE SUBMITTED: 4-4-14
REASONS FOR SELECTING
YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST
Dr. Benjamin Lyford's vision of Tiburon as a special retreat promoting
physical and mental health is embodied in our town today. We must continue to
promote healthy living, the arts, and the history of this remarkable place.
APPLICABLE QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
I have a BFA in Fine Arts /Art History from USC, a MFA from USC Film School,
and have worked in the game and entertainment industry for the .past thirty
years. I founded a small studio in the footprint of George Lucas' Industrial
Light and Magic in San Rafael, and am involved in preserving the history of
the early special effects industry through my many connections in AMPAS
( Acadamy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences), ATAS (Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences) and the VES (Visual Effects Society). I was the Director
of Animation at the Academy of Art for seven years. My curriculum and special
program plan enabled one of our student short films to win an Academy Award.
--- -- -- --� --- -Town Hall Use --- --
Date Application Received: / ` — Interview Date:
Appointed to:
(Commission, Board or Committee)
Date Term Expires:
K
(Date)
Length of Term:
Vincent De Quattro, Jr.
vincedeq@gmaii.com
(415) 827 -0878
htto: 11www.32TEN. com
OBJECTIVE Adjunct Faculty Position in Animation Production
EXPERIENCE
2011-2013 Director of Studio Development, 32TEN Studios, San Rafael, CA
Design programs to foster educational /artistic and technical community and manage
creative teams to develop, bid and produce independent animation,film and television
projects.
2004-2011 Online Director, Animation and Visual Effects, School of Animation and Visual Effects,
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Managed over 100 faculty and staff for over 2,000 students in largest animation school in
the world. Responsible for the key curriculum design plan that led to the school's only
gold Student Academy Award. Responsible for program curricular development, design
and implementation.
2003 —2004 Contract Technical Director, Matte World Digital, The Orphanage, Tweak Films
Provided lighting and compositing for Last Samurai, Hellboy, and Day After Tomorrow fx
sequences for a variety of bay area post production facilties.
1997-2003 Sequence Supervisor, Industrial Light and Magic, San Rafael, CA
Supervised ILM CG short subject film, Let Go. Sequence element design and setup role
Star Wars: Episode 11, Pearl Harbor, and Mission to Mars. Cloth /hair simulation for Pirates
of the Caribbean/ and 11, Star Wars: Episode 11. Lighting TD and compositor for balance
of career at ILM.
1995-1997 Technical Director, Warner Brothers Digital Studio, Burbank CA
Lighting and setup TD for Batman & Robin, Mars Attacks! and Eraser.
1994-1995 Animator, Sony Pictures High Definition Television Center, Culver City, CA
Compositing and softwarelpipeline development.
1994 —1995 Animator, RGAILA, Hollywood, CA
Animation, lighting, compositing and pipeline development.
1988-1990 Art Director, New World Computing. Encino CA
Part of the original NWC team that created early MMI and MMII gaming classics.
EDUCATION
1995 MFA, School of Cinema Television, Computer Animation,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
1987 AB, School of Fine Arts, Studio Art,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
SOFTWARE
Maya, mel, Renderman, Python, C, IRIX/Linux, Softlmage, Photoshop, After Effects, Nuke
Production (Film and Video)
2013 The Lone Ranger
2004 The Day After Tomorrow
2004 Hellboy
2003 The Last Samurai
2003 THX1138 (re- release)
2003 Pirates of the Caribbean
2002 Terminator 3
2001 Star Wars: Episode //
2001 Pearl Harbor
2000 ET the Extra- Terrestrial (re- release)
2000 The Perfect Storm
1999 Mission to Mars
1999 Star Wars: Episode I
1998 Mighty Joe Young
1997 The Emissary
1996 Batman and Robin
1996 Mars Attacks!
1996 Eraser
1995 In the Hole
1995 Marvin the Martian
1995 Winged
1995 Rainbow
1995 Mortal Kombat
1994 Immortal Beloved
1993 Cyber- Bandits
Featured Shorts
2011
Dragonboy
2003
Let Go
2002
MMW.• Music Video
2000
The Moving Pyramid
2000
Synchronicity
1994
Recon
Cinematics (Games)
2002 Bounty Hunter (LucasArts)
Commercial (Television) Production
2002
Honeycomb Craver Spot
1997
Race for Atlantis
1999
Duracell Spot
1999
Tricon Star Wars Spot
REFERENCES
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Pre -Vis Artist (32TEN Studios)
Compositor (Tweak)
Technical Director /Compositor (Orphanage)
Compositor (Matte World)
Digital Film Restoration (ILM)
Creature Development (ILM)
Compositor (ILM)
Compositor/ Creature Development (ILM)
Technical Director/ Compositor (ILM)
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Compositor (ILM)
Look Development/ Technical Director (ILM)
Technical Director/ Compositor (ILM)
Technical Director/ Compositor (ILM)
Compositor (SPHDC)
Lead Technical Director/ Compositor (WDS)
Animator/ Technical Director/ Compositor (WDS)
Compositor (WDS)
CG Supervisor ( IndependenUUSC)
Effects Animator (Warner Entertainment)
CG Pre - Production Supervisor (IndependenUUSC)
Technical Director, Effects Animator (SPHDC)
Animator/ Compositor (RGA)
Assistant Technical Director (RGA)
Technical Director (IRS)
Faculty Advisor (AAU Student Academy Award Winner)
CG Supervisor/ Technical Director (ILM Short)
Technical Director/ Animator (ILM Short)
Technical Director (ILM Short)
Technical Director (ILM Short)
CG Supervisor/ Compositor (IndependenUUSC)
Sequence Supervisor/ Technical Director (ILM)
Technical Director/ Compositor (ILM)
Modeler/ Effects Animator (SPHDC)
Technical Director (ILM Commercial Productions)
Technical Director (ILM Commercial Productions)
Chris Armstrong, Director, Academy of Art University, Animation and Visual Effects
(415) 618 -3762, carmstrona(&academvart.edu
Sherrie Sinclar, Director, Academy of Art University, MFA Traditional Animation
(415) 618 -3681 ssinclair(dacademvart.edu
Ms. Diane Crane Iacopi, Town Clerk
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Ms. Crane:
DIGEST
HOLLI P. THIER, J.D.
April 6, 2014
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Arty -8 2014
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
Attached is my application and resume for the Tiburon Planning Commission or other assistance you may
need. I recently moved from San Francisco to Tiburon with my family and would love the opportunity to
get more involved in my local community.
For the past twenty-six years, I have practiced law mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a seasoned
attorney with extensive experience handling land use, administrative law, municipal law, real estate, trial
work, appearances, depositions and arguing motions, but who has also been fortunate to work as a
mediator, as an arbitrator, as an Administrative Law Judge, and as a Judge Pro Tern for the San Francisco
Superior Court.
After graduating from Hastings College of the Law, I practiced complex commercial business litigation for
private firms for four years. During that time, I gained valuable pre - trial, motion, discovery, arbitration and
trial experience. I handled a variety of cases /clients including the State of Alaska, financial institutions,
real estate, businesses, employment, construction, and successfully arbitrated a complex flooring/product
liability case.
During the next five years I learned municipal law at the Vallejo and San Francisco City Attorney's
Offices. I provided advice to City departments, conducted litigation, drafted ordinances, resolutions, and
opinions for the Town Council. I represented the Planning Department and provided advice to the
Commission. I worked on planning, land use, real estate, employment/discrimination, environmental
protection, CEQA, contracts, constitutional law, property, civil rights, public utilities, garbage and civil and
criminal code enforcement, eminent domain, competitive bidding, and other cases/issues. I successfully
mediated a breach of a development and disposition agreement case for the Redevelopment Agency in
which the City had multi - million dollar exposure.
During my work on the San Francisco City Attorney's Code Enforcement Task Force, l worked with
neighborhood organizations, as well as, with the community press in order to strengthen my legal cases by
gathering news articles and declarations from neighborhood residents. 1 then set up my own firm taking on
land use, real estate, administrative law, employment, discrimination, civil rights, environmental, property,
consumer protection, asbestos, and other cases. I also own a construction management and public outreach
company.
I am applying for the Planning Commission due to the fact that 1 enjoy serving my community, have a great
background in planning, and want to help contribute to the beautiful community of Tiburon that I know we
will all enjoy for many years to come. I have two children, attending the Reed and Bel Aire Schools, and
am active in the PTA, the Rotary Club, and served as President of the League of Women Voters of San
Francisco. I also served as Co -Chair of the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Charter Reform for San
Francisco, and have served on a variety of nonprofit Boards, community organizations and associations.
Please contact me at (415) 407 -4843 if you have any questions or if you need additional information.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Ve T yYours
�Z
'FJolli P. Thier, D.
340 Blackfleld Drive
Tiburon, CA
(415) 407 -4843
Instructions and Application to Serve on a Town Board,
Commission or Committee
The Town Council considers appointments to various Town boards,
commissions and committees throughout the year due to term expirations and
unforeseen vacancies. In an effort to broaden participation by local residents in
Tiburon's governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your
interest in serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both pages of this form and
returning it to Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon CA 94920, or fax it to
(415)435 -2438.
Copies of the application will be forwarded to the Town Council and an
informal interview will be scheduled when a vacancy occurs. Your application will
remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Diane Crane Iacopi
Town Clerk
AREAS OF INTEREST
Please Indicate Your Area(s) of Interest in Numerical Order
( #I Being the Greatest Interest)
1 PLANNING 4 PARKS & OPEN SPACE
–2— DESIGN REVIEW RECREATION
HERITAGE & ARTS 7 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
LIBRARY 9 MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING
-7— BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
D ECE,
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TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
PERSONAL DATA
Only computer - generated or typewritten copy will be accepted;
Attach separate pages, including resumes and cover letters, if necessary.
NAME: noiii Thier
MAILING ADDRESS:
340 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920
TELEPHONE: Home: slovu /4riHJ Work. 4159074843 Fax No.
PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOC. (if applicable) N /A
4154400234
TIBURON RESIDENT: (Years) Almost 1 DATE SUBMITTED: 3 -31 -14
REASONS FOR SELECTING
YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST
I am interested in serving on the Planning Commission as I have knowledge
that I can bring and experience with Planning laws, rules and codes.
APPLICABLE QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
I have practied law for the past twenty -five years and appear before Planning
Commissions and other Boards and Commissions. I also serve as a volunteer
Judge Pro Tem for the San Francisco Superior Court in which I conduct
mediations, arbitrations, and hear cases on the day of trial. I want to help
the community in which I live and this is my way of giving back to the
community. Tiburon is such a beautiful place that I want to help contribute
to its unique character. I live on Blackfield Drive and have two children
currently attending Reed and Bel Aire schools. I am active in the PTA, the
Rotary Club, and served as President of the League of Women Voters of SF.
Date Application Received:
Hall Use
Interview Date:
Appointed to:
(Commission, Board or Committee) (Date)
Date Term Expires:
2
Length of Term:
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TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
D ®Ili P. Thier, J.D.
Cell Phone (415) 407 -4843
Email hollithier4@amail.com
3749 Buchanan Street, Suite 475266
San Francisco, CA 94147
QUALIFICATIONS
Trained Mediator /Arbitrator, Administrative Law Judge and Judge Pro Tern
Strategic trial lawyer from pre -trial through triaVsettlement
Record achievement in civil rights law cases
Spokesperson for variety of statewide and local caseslissues on television and on radio
WORK HISTORY
EDUCATION
President -Law Offices ofAolli P. Thier, J.D.IChe Thier Group 1996- Present
Serve as a mediator, arbitrator, Administrative Law Judge, and as a Judge Pro Tem. Handle
administrative law cases, land use, real estate, civil rights law, consumer protection,
environmental, property, employment, discrimination, asbestos, and general litigation cases.
Manage legal practice. Successfully litigate cases from pre -trial through triaVsettlement.
Provide construction management, media and press relations.
Deputy City Attorney, San Francisco City Attorney's Office 1995 -1996
Tried cases against property owners who failed to comply with City Regulations, as well as
provided legal counsel to local residents to close down crack houses and neighborhood
nuisances. Represented the City and County of San Francisco in court and before the press as
a member of the San Francisco City Attorney's Office Code Enforcement Task Force.
Performed media relations and community outreach for the San Francisco City Attorney's
Office Code Enforcement Task Force
Contract Deputy City Attorney, Vallejo City Attorney's Office 1991 -1995
Represented the City and all agencies in court. Provided advice to the City Council and
various City departments, including the redevelopment agency, planning, transportation,
police, fire, the port, and public works. Drafted ordinances and legislation. Successfully
mediated a redevelopment agency case in which the City had multi - million dollar exposure.
Handled environmental law cases. Successfully handled press relations for all cases.
Associate, Complex Business Litigation 1988 -1991
Hosie, Wes, McLaughlin & Sacks (1990 -1991)
Rosen, Wachtel & Gilbert (1989 -90)
Kelley, Drye & Warren (Summer 1987 and 1988 -1989)
JD, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Associate Managing Editor, Communications and Entertainment (COMM/ENT) Law Journal
BA, Political Science, BA, International Relations, University of California, Davis
Graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Societies
Graduated with Honors and Departmental Citations for Outstanding Achievement
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
• Judge Pro Tern, San Francisco Superior Court
• Volunteer Arbitrator/Mediator, Bar Association of San Francisco 1990 - Present
• Member, Bar Association of San Francisco -ADR Section - Mediation and Arbitration Subsections
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TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DESIGN REVIEW
MONTHLY REPORT
MARCH 2014
DIGEST
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICATIONS:
NUMBER SUBMITTED
2013
• NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
1
1
■ MAJOR ADDITIONS /ALTERATIONS
1
2
■ MINOR ADDITIONS /ALTERATIONS
2
0
■ (not eligible for Staff Review)
• SIGN PERMITS
1
1
■ TREE PERMITS
8
5
■ VARIANCE REQUESTS
6
3
• FAR EXCEPTIONS REQUESTS
0
3
■ EXTENSION OF TIME
0
0
STAFF REVIEW APPLICATIONS:
Review of minor exterior alterations and additions of less than 500
square feet.
6
16
APPEALS OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL
0
0
REPORT PREPARED BY: Connie Cashman, Planning Secretary
DATE OF REPORT: April 7, 2014
Me
MINUTES #5
TIBURON DESIGN REVEW BOARD
MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2014
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Chong.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Chong; Vice Chair Cousins, Boardmembers Emberson and Kricensky
Absent: Boardmember Tollini
Ex- Officio: Planning Manager Watrous
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
C. STAFF BRIEFING - None
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NEW BUSINESS
1. 203 TAYLOR ROAD: File No. 714004; Paolo and Teresa Patrone, Owners; Site Plan and
Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single - family dwelling,
with a secondary dwelling unit. The project would convert an existing living room and
dining room into a new secondary dwelling unit, with the dining room converted into a
bedroom and a new kitchen and bathroom added to the side of the building. A new
bedroom would be added to the front of the house at the entry level and another bedroom
added at the upper level. A new interior stairway would be added to the southwestern side
of the house. Three new skylights would be installed above the new secondary dwelling
unit and one skylight would be installed above the new upper level bedroom. The project
would result in lot coverage of 4,000 square feet (11.2 %) and increase the floor area by 961
square feet to 5,522 square feet. Assessor's Parcel No. 038 - 422 -05.
The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of additions to an
existing two -story single - family dwelling on property located at 203 Taylor Road. The project
would include a new secondary dwelling unit within the existing building. The application was
first reviewed at the February 20, 2014 Design Review Board meeting. At that meeting, the
Board determined that size and location of the proposed additions were acceptable, but the
architectural design of the additions was inconsistent with the architecture of the existing house.
The application was continued to the March 20, 2014 meeting to allow the applicant to redesign
the proposed additions. The applicant has now submitted revised plans for the proposed project.
The size and location of the proposed additions remains unchanged, but the architectural design
has been changed to utilize stucco siding, mahogany trim and tile roofing that match those of the
existing house.
Evan Cross, architect, said that the architecture of the house is straightforward and the Board had
requested that the additions be more consistent with the house design. He said that they had now
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3/20/2014
continued the architectural style throughout the house and the additions, with the exception of
the flat roofs, which would allow for skylights and which would be placed in areas where a
pitched roof would conflict with other roof forms of the house.
Planning Manager Watrous noted that the proposed design would be consistent with the
requirement in the draft conditions of approval for privacy screening for the windows of the
secondary dwelling unit.
There were no public comments.
Boardmember Emberson stated that the design was now consistent with the house and that her
questions about the flat roof and privacy screening had been answered.
Vice Chair Cousins noted one inconsistency with the plans where one drawing showed a door
and another drawing showed a window, but assumed that that would be rectified through the
building permit process.
Boardmember Kricensky said that this was an easy call as the applicants had done what the
Board had asked.
Chair Chong agreed and said that the only previous concerns were about the style of the
additions.
ACTION: It was WS (Kricensky/Emberson) that the Board determines that the project is exempt
from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as specified in Section
15301 and to approve the project. Vote: 4 -0.
2. 96 MT. TIBURON COURT: File No. 714006; Farrokh and Susan Hosseinyoon, Owners;
Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a new single- family dwelling. The
proposed three -level building would include a main level with a living room, dining room,
kitchen, breakfast nook, family room, two powder rooms, and a master bedroom suite; an
upper level with three bedrooms, and three bathrooms; a lower level with a mud room,
guest room, a bathroom, game room, and a garage; and a basement with a bathroom and an
extra room. The proposal would result in lot coverage of 5,620 square feet (12.8 %) and a
gross floor area of 6,284 square feet. Assessor's Parcel No. 058- 261 -19. CONTINUED
TO APRIL 3, 2014
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #4 OF THE MARCH 6, 2014 DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD MEETING
Boardmember Emberson requested the following revisions:
• Page 2, second paragraph, last sentence: "He said that since the last meeting they
removed area to get to the exact size of the existing house and were now are proposing
the same amount of floor area as the existing house."
TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #5
3/20/2014
• Page 4, third paragraph, second sentence: "He said that the two story mass, even with the
gambrel roof, but would have a different feel and would improve the view corridor."
• Page 5, first paragraph, first sentence: ` Boardmember Tollini said that if the applicants
remove 144 square feet eat it would most likely come from the first floor..."
Boardmember Kricensky requested the following revision:
• Page 9, second paragraph, last sentence: "He said that the garage and entry would
enhance the street side he did not believe that the project would impact the downhill
neighbors."
ACTION: It was M/S (Kricensky /Chong) to approve the Minutes of March 6, 2014, as amended.
Vote: 4 -0.
F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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3/20/2014
DIGEST �•
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MINUTES NO. 1042
March 26, 2014
Regular Meeting
Town of Tiburon Council Chambers
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair Weller called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Present: Chair Weller; Vice Chair Welner, Commissioners Corcoran and Kulik
Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director Anderson, Planning Manager Watrous,
Planning Consultant Christine O'Rourke and Minutes Clerk Harper
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING:
Planning Manager Watrous reported that there are two agenda items scheduled for April 9th,
including a tentative map for 2344/2346 Mar East Street and a Precise Plan Amendment for a
Cypress Hollow lot. Director Anderson said that on April 100' at 6:30 p.m. the Town will host a
community forum will on downtown parking solutions.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 2344/2346 MAR EAST STREET: TIME EXTENSION FOR AN APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT AN EXISTING DUPLEX INTO
TWO CONDOMINIUM UNITS; FILE #11301; Bruce Thompson, Angelina Umanski,
Lawrence Bradford, Owners; Assessor's Parcel Number 059 - 195 -11
Commissioner Kulik recused himself from this item. Miles Berger, architect, indicated that he
was available for questions from the Commission.
Chair Weller asked and confirmed that there were no questions of the applicant. He said that this
was a simple extension and the land use decision was already made on this application.
ACTION: It was M/S /C (Corcoran/Welner) to adopt the draft resolution conditionally granting
the requested time extension for the conditional use permit. Motion carried: 3 -0 -1 ( Kulik
recused).
Commissioner Kulik returned to the meeting.
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2. PRELIMINARY DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT: ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENT
AND PROVIDE COMMISSION COMMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Community Development Director Anderson gave the staff report and introduced Christine
O'Rourke, planning consultant. Mr. Anderson stated that the Town adopted its current Housing
Element in 2012 and this next update must be adopted by cities and counties by January 31, 2015 and
if not, the penalty is rather severe. He described key changes, including new housing and population
data and updated land availability and constraints on construction. He stated that the Element must
identify replacement sites for the affordable housing overlay, given that the Reed School site was
made unavailable by the school district and the State HCD requires that the Town replace that site
with enough units to meet their RHNA for this upcoming cycle. He noted that staff has identified two
replacement sites in the downtown area, but the housing overlay would be removed from the CVS
site which is under a long term lease and is not likely to be available for affordable housing. Director
Anderson recommended that the Commission accept public comments on the draft, make any
comments and recommendations, and forward its recommendations to the Town Council.
Planning Consultant Christine O'Rourke gave a PowerPoint presentation, stating that the
presentation was a slightly modified version of the presentation given at the Community Workshop
on February 25th. She discussed the Housing Element requirements and review schedule and
explained how HCD and ABAG develop RHNA for cities and counties. She said that the current
RHNA for Tiburon is 78 units, broken down into various income categories. She described progress
that the Town had made in the past Housing Element cycle between 2007 and 2014, with 5
secondary dwelling units and 8 new single family homes approved and new ordinances and
amendments that have been adopted.
Ms. O'Rourke presented demographic trends for the town, noting that the percentage of children and
seniors is growing in Tiburon. She presented information about housing prices, including average
rental housing rates and the current affordable housing in Tiburon. She stated that the Town has
identified enough vacant sites to its meet housing requirements and she described the sites that
the Town reviewed for potential housing locations. She said that two potential housing sites were
identified at 2 Beach Road (the Beach Road parking lot), which has capacity for up to 21
dwelling units, and 1600 Tiburon Boulevard (Shark's Deli), which has the capacity for up to 8
units. She said that HCD had reviewed and approved these sites, which would meet the Town's
need for the next Housing Element and provide a cushion in the number of units required. She
gave an overview of the timeline for adopting the Housing Element and asked for Commission
questions or comments.
Commissioner Corcoran asked about deed - restricted housing in Tiburon Hill Estates and whether
these units qualified as affordable housing. Director Anderson explained that this site was built
as apartments in 1964 and turned into condominiums in the 1980s, at which time the County
Board of Supervisors required that 40 of the units be non -owner occupied and another 16 units
were set aside and deed restricted as low income units.
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MARCH 26, 2014 - MINUTES NO. 1042 PAGE 2
Commissioner Corcoran said the Commission learned at its last meeting that the Shark's Deli
owner has expressed interest in developing the site. Director Anderson said staff has spoken to
the owner who owns both sites, and they were not opposed to having the proposed housing
overlay designation placed on these sites.
Commissioner Corcoran questioned whether the Shark's Deli site could be feasibly developed
with housing. Ms. O'Rourke indicated that these sites are feasible from HCD's point of view.
She explained that these sites are flat and close to transit and services, and are all very good
characteristics from HCD's perspective.
Commissioner Kulik asked about the decrease in RHNA over time, specifically from the last
cycle. Ms. O'Rourke said it is probably because there is a recognition that many towns are
essentially built out, so the RHNA figures were decreased for all cities in Marin County, in part
because Marin County does not have transit opportunities like in other counties.
Commissioner Kulik said he noticed that the data for rental units showed similar rents for one
bedroom and two bedroom units. Ms. O'Rourke said that this data comes from studies that look
at apartment buildings with 50 or more units.
Chair Weller asked if the target numbers for the 2007 to 2014 period and the upcoming period
are cumulative. Ms. O'Rourke said that the numbers are not additive unless a jurisdiction
committed to making sites available and failed to do so. Chair Weller asked if the Commission
was being asked to recommend modification of the Housing Overlay to satisfy the 2014 RHNA
numbers because of the current unavailability of the Reed School site. Ms. O'Rourke explained
that the current Housing Element contains a program that says if that site failed to materialize the
Town will identify another site or sites. She said that HCD is aware that the Town lost this site as
"available" during the planning period and has required that another site or sites be identified
within the planning period.
Chair Weller said that the draft Housing Element, as written, would include sites for more
housing than is required for the upcoming period. Ms. O'Rourke said that by approving the sites
to satisfy the current Housing Element, the Town would have a small cushion if any of the sites
becomes unavailable during the upcoming planning period.
Chair Weller opened the public hearing.
Jody Ceniceros said that she is a realtor and is interested in the housing issue. She asked what is
required to be built in Tiburon. Ms. O'Rourke stated the Town is not required to build any
housing, but to have the zoning in place and policies and procedures in place that will encourage
building. She said that the Town has to identify sites at various densities, but the Town is not
required to have housing built. She said that this process is more about facilitating development.
Ms. Ceniceros stated that designating areas for housing could lead to litigation which would
affects home buyers, and she wondered if realtors are disclosing this. She said that once there is
enough transportation, more units can be built. She said that none of the sites is totally ideal, as
parking is needed downtown and the Cove Shopping Center site is by a creek. She described a
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MARCH 26, 2014 - MINUTES NO. 1042 PAGE 3
potential concept being circulated in the planning community that would reduce permit fees if
you wanted to build a small secondary unit or add a wet bar to an existing home, and encouraged
the Town to look into this. Director Anderson said that these would not be traditional second
units, but are being called "junior" second units. He said it is possible that when this Housing
Element comes back later this year in a more finalized form the Town may have a new program
that addresses those, if benefits can be gained such as HCD actually counting these as new
housing units.
Richard Wodehouse said that he found it interesting in the demographics quoted by Ms.
O'Rourke that the number of children is growing, but the number of non - elderly adults is
decreasing. Ms. O'Rourke noted that the number of older parents aged 35 and up was growing.
Chair Weller closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kulik stated that the draft Housing Element was quite impressive with so much
data well condensed to be digestible. He found the demographic data interesting and thought that
the housing overlay would provide further options to the Town. He characterized the document
as largely an update to what is an already great Housing Element.
Commissioner Welner concurred and asked if the Town has any initiatives or processes for
accommodating seniors beyond what is included in the Housing Element. Director Anderson
said that senior housing in Tiburon was well represented in prior elements, but HCD criticized
the Town for over - representing seniors and under- representing other household groups. He said
that in this element cycle staff has tried to provide a more balanced approach. He noted that all
prior sites that the Town has developed in recent decades have been for seniors, and now the
incentives must be more broadly -based to include other household types as well.
Commissioner Corcoran commented that the element is thorough, with interesting demographic
changes. He stated that the CVS was previously designated and although the project turned out
well, he remembered how disappointed people were that the site was not developed into more of
a mixed use. He asked if there was more that the Town could be doing in this document or
discussion to try and put policies in place so this does not happen again. Director Anderson said
that the CVS site was an unfortunate concurrence of events that essentially derailed a true
redevelopment of the site, including recession problems with the economy, ownership changes,
and the building sitting empty for a long period of time. He said that the Town put together an
incentive package to encourage redevelopment, but at the time financing was difficult to get and
the owner could not get anyone interested in developing mixed use despite a sincere attempt.
Chair Weller said he noted a reference on page 11 to changes in the senior population due to
baby boomers aging, and he asked and confirmed with Ms. O'Rourke that the comment means
that they pass on and she agreed to revise the wording for "aging." Chair Weller referred to Page
19, Items H.h and H.i which indicate that staff did not take action to apply for various grant
funds relating to affordable housing because of workload and resources. He wondered if there
was likely to be any change in funding opportunities. Director Anderson said that there has not
been much funding available and relatively wealthy communities like Tiburon are at a
disadvantage in applying for funds. He said that there are opportunities for tax credits and other
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MARCH 26, 2014 - MINUTES NO. 1042 PAGE 4
funding sources that the Town can tap into. Chair Weller suggested substituting wording with
this explanation to reflect Director Anderson's comments.
ACTION: It was M/S (Welner /Corcoran) to direct staff to incorporate suggested changes and
forward the Draft Housing Element to Town Council. Motion carried: 4 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
3. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO THE TOWN COUNCIL REGARDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE TIBURON GENERAL PLAN, TIBURON ZONING
MAP AND TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE IV, CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) OF
THE TIBURON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
OVERLAY ZONING ON PROPERTIES AT 1599 AND 1600 TIBURON
BOULEVARD AND 2 BEACH ROAD, AND RELATED MAPPING AND POLICY
AMENDMENTS; Assessor Parcel Nos.058- 171 -97, 059- 101 -01 and 058- 171 -86;
MCA 2014 -01; GPA 2014 -01
Planning Manager Watrous said that much of the background for this request was covered by
Ms. O'Rourke in the previous item. He stated that the Town has identified two sites to be
designated with the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone and would eliminate that designation
from the CVS site since it is no longer available. He described amendments to sections of the
General Plan, the zoning map and the zoning ordinance to reflect these changes. He said that an
Initial Study was prepared that found that because the project would replace a 1.47 acre site with
two sites of the same area and in the same general vicinity, it would substitute the development
potential on one site with the same development potential on the other two sites and would
therefore result in no substantial potential environment impacts. He recommended that the
Commission hold the public hearing, discuss changes and recommend it to the Town Council.
Chair Weller opened the public hearing and there was no public comment. He closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: It was M/S (Corcoran/Kulik) to adopt the resolution with no changes and forward to
the Town Council. Motion carried: 4 -0.
MINUTES:
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of March 12, 2014
ACTION: It was M/S (Corcoran/Weiner) to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2014 meeting,
as submitted. Motion carried: 4 -0.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
LOU WELLER, CHAIR
Tiburon Planning Commission
ATTEST:
DANIEL M. WATROUS, SECRETARY
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DIGEST /y.
TOWN OF TIBURON Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall Design Review Board
1505 Tiburon Boulevard April 3, 2014
Tiburon, CA 94920 7:00 P.M.
ACTION MINUTES 96
TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7. 00 PM
Present: Chair Chong, Vice Chair Cousins, Boardmembers Emberson, Tollini and Kricensky
Absent: None
Ex- Officio: Planning Manager Watrous, Assistant Planner O'Malley, and Minutes Clerk Harper
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
STAFF BRIEFING (if any ) None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NEW BUSINESS
96 MT. TIBURON COURT: File No. 714006; Farrokh and Susan Hosseinyoon, Owners;
Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a new single - family dwelling. The
proposed three -level building would include a main level with a living room, dining room,
kitchen, breakfast nook, family room, two powder rooms, and a master bedroom suite; an
upper level with three bedrooms, and three bathrooms; a lower level with a mud room,
guest room, a bathroom, game room, and a garage; and a basement with a bathroom and an
extra room. The proposal would result in lot coverage of 5,620 square feet (12.8 %) and a
gross floor area of 6,284 square feet. Assessor's Parcel No. 058- 261 -19. CONTINUED TO
AM Y1. 2014
2. 26 APOLLO ROAD: File No. 21403; Suzanna and Nick Bell, Owners; Site Plan and
Architectural Review for construction of a new single - family dwelling, with Variances for
reduced rear yard setback and excess lot coverage. The proposed one -story home would
include an entry foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast nook, den/library,
mud/laundry room, powder room, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, office, master bedroom
suite and a single car garage. The project would increase the floor area to 2,860 square feet
and increased the lot coverage to 3,188 square feet (37.0 %) of the site, which is greater
than the 30.0% maximum lot coverage allowed in the R -1 zone. The house would extend to
within 15 feet, 10 inches of the rear property line, which is less than the required 24 foot, 3
inch rear yard setback. Assessor's Parcel No. 034 - 271 -13. APPROVED 5 -0
3. 1860 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE: File No. 21406; Amalfi West LLC, Owner, Site Plan
and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single - family
dwelling, with a Variance for excess lot coverage. The first floor would be expanded to
include a new family room, laundry room and powder room, and the second floor would
include expansions to the existing kitchen, entry and master bedroom suite and would
connect to the existing detached two -car garage. The project would increase the floor area
Design Review Board April 3, 2014 Page 1
by 1,386 square feet to a total of 4,182 square feet of living space. The lot coverage would
increase to 3,571 square feet (15.9 %) of the site, which is greater than the 15.0% maximum
lot coverage permitted in the RO -2 zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 059 -042 -11. CONTINUED
TO MAY 1. 2014
MINUTES
4. Regular Meeting of March 20, 2014 Approved 4 -0 -1 (Tollini Abstained)
ADJOURNMENT At 8:05 PM
Design Review Board April 3, 2014 Page 2
TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
DIGEST
Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
Tiburon Planning Commission
April 9, 2014 — 7:30 PM
TMURON PLANNING COMMIISSION
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7:30 PM
Chair Weller, Vice Chair Welner, Commissioner Corcoran, Commissioner Kulik
All Commissioners Present
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There Were None
Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so
under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Planning Commission is not able to undertake
extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring
action will be referred to Town Staff for consideration and/or placed on a future Planning
Commission agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Testimony
regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record.
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
Commission and Committee Reports
Director's Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2344/2346 MAR EAST STREET;TENTATIVE: SUBDIVISION MAP; APPLICATION TO
CONVERT AN EXISTING DUPLES INTO TWO CONDOMINIUM UNITS; File #61301;
Bruce Thompson, Angelina Umanski and Lawrence Bradford, Owners; Assessor's Parcel
Number 059 - 195 -11 [DW] Approved 3 -0 -I Mulik Recused)
2. 55 MONTEREY DRIVE: REQUEST TO AMEND THE CYPRESS HOLLOW PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PD #45) TO CREATE A NEW SECONDARY BUILDING
ENVELOPE; File #31402; Sarnia and Derek Robson, Owners; Silas Edman, Jr., Applicant;
Assessor's Parcel No. 034 - 395 -03 [KO Recommended Approval to Town Council 4-0
Tiburon Planning Commission Action Minutes April 9, 2014
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of March 26, 2014
Approved 4 -0
ADJOURNMENT At 7:50 PM
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ABAG GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, April 17, 2014, 11:45 AM
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway
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ABAG
AGENDA
The ABAG General Assembly may act on any item on this agenda.
Agenda and attachments available at www.abag.ca.gov
For information, contact Fred Castro, Clerk of the Board, at (510) 464 7913.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUSINESS MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES OF
APRIL 18, 2013
Action
Attachment: Summary Minutes April 18, 2013
5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Information
6. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2014 -2015, INCLUDING MEMBER DUES
Action
Attachments: Staff memo; Proposed Annual Budget and Work Plan
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Agenda
ABAG General Assembly Business Meeting
April 17, 2014
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SUMMARY MINUTES (DRAFT)
ABAG General Assembly
Business Meeting, April 18, 2013
98 Broadway — Pavilion, Jack London Square
Oakland, California
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Mark Luce, Supervisor, County of Napa, at
12:25 p.m.
President Luce led members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
Kenneth Moy, Legal Counsel, and Fred Castro, Clerk of the Board, reported that quorum
was present.
Countv Deleaates and Alternates Present Jurisdiction
Supervisor Eric Mar
City and County of San Francisco
Supervisor Richard Valle
County of Alameda
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
County of Contra Costa
Supervisor Katie Rice
County of Marin
Supervisor Bill Dodd
County of Napa
Supervisor Warren Slocum
County of San Mateo
Supervisor Linda J. Seifert
County of Solano
Supervisor David Rabbitt
County. of Sonoma
County Delegate Absent
Jurisdiction
Supervisor Mike Wasserman
County of Santa Clara
CitvlTown Deleaates and Alternates Present
Jurisdiction
County of Alameda
Councilmember Marilyn Ezzy Ashcroft
City of Alameda
Councilmember Susan Wengraf
City of Berkeley
Councilmember David Haubert
City of Dublin
Councilmember Ruth Atkin
City of Emeryville
Councilmember Suzanne Lee Chan
City of Fremont
Councilmember Francisco Zermeno
City of Hayward
Vice Mayor Ana M. Apodaca
City of Newark
Mayor Jean Quan
City of Oakland
Councilmember Jeff W ieler
City of Piedmont
Councilmember Jerry Pentin
City of Pleasanton
Vice Mayor Michael J. Gregory
City of San Leandro
Councilmember Jim Navarro
City of Union City
County of Contra Costa
Mayor Wade Harper
City of Antioch
Mayor Robert (Bob) Taylor
City of Brentwood
Mayor Julie Pierce
City of Clayton
Mayor Daniel C. Helix
City of Concord
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Councilmember Rebecca Benassini
Mayor John Delgado
Councilmember Brandt Andersson
Mayor Amy Worth
Vice Mayor Jack Weir
Councilmember Thomas K. Butt
Councilmember Kinney Rich
City Manager Greg Rogers
Councilmember Loella Haskew
Vice Mayor Robert Storer
Councilmember Phil Arth
County of Marin
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City of El Cerrito
City of Hercules
City of Lafayette
City of Orinda
City of Pleasant Hill
City of Richmond
City of San Pablo
City of San Ramon
City of Walnut Creek
Town of Danville
Town of Moraga
Councilmember Claire McAuliffe City of Belvedere
Vice Mayor Ann Morrison City of Larkspur
Councilmember Stephanie Moulton Peters City of Mill Valley
Mayor Pat Eklund City of Novato
Councilmember Robert Ravasio Town of Corte Madera
Mayor Pro Tern P. Beach Kuhl Town of Ross
County of Napa
Councilmember Belia R. Bennett
Mayor Jill Techel
Vice Mayor Ann Nevero
Vice Mayor Lewis Chilton
City and County of San Francisco
Director Kelly Pretzer
County of San Mateo
Mayor Ray Miller
Mayor Pam Frisella
Councilmember Wayne J. Lee
Councilmember Mike O'Neill
Deputy Mayor Robert Ross
Mayor Pedro Gonzalez
Town Manager George Rodericks
Town Manager Laura Allen
Councilmember Alvin L. Royse
County of Santa Clara
Councilmember Peter Arellano
Councilmember Jan Pepper
Councilmember Gordon Siebert
Councilmember Ronit Bryant
Councilmember Greg Schmid
Councilmember Chuck Page
Councilmember Jim Davis
County of Solano
City of American Canyon
City of Napa
City of St. Helena
Town of Yountville
City and County of San Francisco
City of Brisbane
City of Foster City
City of Millbrae
City of Pacifica
City of San Mateo
City of South San Francisco
Town of Atherton
Town of Colma
Town of Hillsborough
City of Gilroy
City of Los Altos
City of Morgan Hill
City of Mountain View
City of Palo Alto
City of Saratoga
City of Sunnyvale
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Councilmember Steven Bird
City of Dixon
Councilmember Curtis Hunt
City of Vacaville
County of Sonoma
Town of Fairfax
Councilmember Mike Maacks
City of Cloverdale
Councilmember Susan Harvey
City of Cotati
Councilmember Amy Ahanotu
City of Rohnert Park
Mayor Scott Bartley
City of Santa Rosa
Councilmember Kevin Thompson
Town of Windsor
City /Town Delegates Absent
Jurisdiction
County of Alameda
City of Burlingame
Vice Mayor Joanne Wile
City of Albany
Mayor John Marchand
City of Livermore
County of Contra Costa
City of Half Moon Bay
Vice Mayor Lara DeLaney
City of Martinez
Mayor Kevin Romick
City of Oakley
Mayor Pro Tern Tim Banuelos
City of Pinole
Councilmember Ben Johnson
City of Pittsburg
County of Marin
Councilmember Kate Colin
City of San Rafael
Councilmember Linda Pfeifer
City of Sausalito
Vice Mayor David Weinsoff
Town of Fairfax
Mayor Kay Coleman
Town of San Anselmo
Councilmember Jim Fraser
Town of Tiburon
County of Napa
Councilmember Irais Lopez -Ortega
City of Calistoga
County of San Mateo
Councilmember Dave Warden
City of Belmont
Councilmember Cathy Baylock
City of Burlingame
Councilmember Carol L. Klatt
City of Daly City
Vice Mayor David E. Woods
City of East Palo Alto
Vice Mayor John Muller
City of Half Moon Bay
Mayor Peter Ohtaki
City of Menlo Park
Councilmember Barbara Pierce
City of Redwood City
Mayor Jim Ruane
City of San Bruno
Vice Mayor Robert Grassilli
City of San Carlos
Mayor John Richards
Town of Portola Valley
Councilmember David Tanner
Town of Woodside
County of Santa Clara
Mayor Evan Low
City of Campbell
Councilmember Barry Chang
City of Cupertino
Councilmember Carmen Montano
City of Milpitas
Mayor Curtis Rogers
City of Monte Sereno
Councilmember Ash Kalra
City of San Jose
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Mayor Jamie L. Matthews
Vice Mayor John Radford
Councilmember Marcia Jensen
County of Solano
Mayor Elizabeth Patterson
Mayor Harry T. Price
Councilmember David Hampton
Councilmember Michael A. Segala
Councilmember Jesus (Jess) Malgapo
County of Sonoma
Vice Mayor Jim Wood
Mayor David Glass
Vice Mayor Robert Jacob
Councilmember Laurie Gallian
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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City of Santa Clara
Town of Los Altos Hills
Town of Los Gatos
City of Benicia
City of Fairfield
City of Rio Vista
City of Suisun City
City of Vallejo
City of Healdsburg
City of Petaluma
City of Sebastopol
City of Sonoma
Greg Schmid, Councilmember, City of Palo Alto, commented on Plan Bay Area and
demographic and population data.
4. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY MINUTES, APRIL 19, 2012, GENERAL ASSEMBLY
BUSINESS MEETING
President Luce recognized a city motion by Pat Eklund, Mayor, City of Novato, and a
second by Julie Pierce, Mayor, City of Clayton, to approve the minutes of the General
Assembly Business Meeting of April 19, 2012. The city /town motion passed unanimously.
President Luce recognized a county motion by Warren Slocum, Supervisor, County of San
Mateo, and a second by Linda Seifert, Supervisor, County of Solano, to approve the minutes
of the General Assembly Business Meeting of April 19, 2012. The county motion passed
unanimously.
5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Luce reported on the following:
Draft Plan Bay Area Released to Public in late March. Since the last General Assembly in
2012 ABAG and its partners have completed the final draft of Plan Bay Area, the required
Sustainable Communities Strategy dictated by SB 375 (Steinberg). The Plan will be acted
on in a joint meeting of the ABAG Executive Board and the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission in July.
ABAG Moving to 390 Main Street in San Francisco. The Executive Board approved a
recommendation of the Administrative Committee to join MTC, the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District, and possibly BCDC, in a Regional Headquarters Building in San
Francisco. The building is currently being renovated and will be ready for occupancy in
Spring 2015. ABAG is moving to the new location at no cost in exchange for its ownership
share in the MetroCenter in Oakland. ABAG will receive a share in the new building
comparable to its share in its current location.
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Outreach to ABAG Membership and General Assembly Delegates. Progress in reaching
out to ABAG's membership continues and includes appointments as vacancies occur on
ABAG's committees and thinking about ways to involve the General Assembly delegates in
ABAG activities.
6. PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET AND WORK PLAN — FISCAL YEAR 2013 -2014,
INCLUDING MEMBER DUES
President Luce recognized Executive Director Ezra Rapport who presented a summary of
the Annual Budget and Work Program for fiscal year 2013 -2014, including annual member
dues, which was reviewed by the Finance Committee and forwarded by the Executive Board
to the General Assembly for approval.
Members discussed employee salary and benefits and pass- through funds.
President Luce recognized a city motion by Julie Pierce, Mayor, City of Clayton, and a
second by Amy Worth, Mayor, City of Orinda, to approve the Annual Budget and Work Plan
for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014, including member dues. The city /town motion passed by
consensus with four members voting nay.
President Luce recognized a county motion by David Rabbitt, Supervisor, County of
Sonoma, and a second by Linda Seifert, Supervisor, County of Solano, to approve the
Annual Budget and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014, including member dues. The
county motion passed unanimously.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no other announcements.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at about 12:42 PM.
Submitted:
Ezra Rapport, Secrets- -r urer
Date Submitted: March 6, 2014
Date Approved: TBD
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ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
Representing City and County Governments of the San Francisco Bay Area 0
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Date: March 5, 2014
To: General Assembly
From: Ezra Rapport
Executive Director
Subject: Adoption of Proposed Annual Budget and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2014-
2015, Including Member Dues
Executive Summary
On January 16, 2014, the attached ABAG Budget and Work Program was presented to the
ABAG Finance and Personnel Committee which approved forwarding it to the ABAG Executive
Board. The Executive Board accepted the recommendation of the Finance and Personnel
Committee and forwarded the proposed Budget and Work Program to the full membership with
a recommendation to adopt at the ABAG General Assembly being held on April 17, 2014.
The bulk of the attached Budget and Work Program is dedicated to a narrative of the highlights
of each of the significant programs over since roughly January of 2013 and a description of the
activities each program plans to accomplish during the course of Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 (July
2014 -June 2015). Some of the programs are managed by their own Boards of Directors such
as the Finance Authority and PLAN, but the budget within the attached document represents the
administrative services that ABAG provides to those programs under contract. For instance, all
staff of these programs are ABAG employees and ABAG monthly bills back its expenses to the
respective programs.
The actual budget element of the pamphlet commences on page 25 and provides actual history
of revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Years 2011 -12 and 2012 -13, the adopted budget for
Fiscal Year 2013 -14 and the proposed budget for 2014 -15. The proposed budget reflects
estimated revenues of $23.66 million and projected expenses of $23.61 million, yielding
$50,000 to add to ABAG's contingency reserves. Unlike most municipal budgets, ABAG does
not have a tax base and its General Fund is composed primarily from the $1.8 million it charges
its members in dues, representing less than 8 percent of total revenues.
Almost two- thirds (63 percent) of revenues are derived from grants. Because ABAG follows the
stringent federal guidelines regarding the calculation and charging of indirect (overhead) costs,
there is no profit in providing these programs, but of course they do benefit our member cities
and counties through regional planning and research efforts, the San Francisco Estuary
Program, Earthquake Mitigation, energy conservation programs, and other related programs.
Because grants are awarded throughout ABAG's fiscal year, the exact numbers are subject to
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the actions of Congress and the State Legislature, as well as private grant resources. Changes
can be expected as the year progresses. However, ABAG staffing has remained relatively
stable over the last several years and changes, when they occur, mostly impact the level of
money passed through to our members and services contracted on behalf of our members.
A little less than a third (29 percent) of the revenues and expenditures are related to service
programs, including the ABAG Finance Authority, ABAG PLAN's liability and property insurance
pool, ABAG POWER natural gas purchasing pool, ABAG's on -line Training Center and several
other smaller programs. Because ABAG applies the same overhead rate on its service
programs as it does with its grant programs, most services revenues do not generate net
revenue for ABAG, but again provide essential services to many of our members.
Returning to our limited general fund source, our member dues, they are used to cover
administrative costs not allowed to be recovered as overhead by federal standards such as
support of our lobbying efforts, legal services, communications with elected officials and support
for the participation of elected officials who oversee ABAG's mission and operations. Some
funding is also used to provide match requirements of some grant projects and other disallowed
costs because of grantor restrictions. It is also from this very limited portion of the budget that
ABAG strives to build its contingency reserve. Each of our members (nine counties and 100+
municipalities) are assessed dues with $698 as the base fee and then a per capita fees ranging
from 18.44 cents for the first 50,000 in population to 11.97 cents for those in excess of 100,000
population. The rates for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 reflect an increase of 2.20 percent, the
average annual Bay Area CPI increase. Total dues revenue is proposed to be 2.9 percent
higher than the prior year because in addition to the impact of the rates, the increase in
population of just over 78 thousand in the region amounted a 1.1 percent increase against
which the per capita rate is applied. The projected dues for each member is listed
alphabetically by county, then city on pages 36 -38.
The manager and their contact information for each program is listed within the Budget and
Work Program, as well as the Finance Director, Herbert Pike, all of which are available to
respond to any questions you may have.
Recommended Action
The General Assembly is requested to adopt the proposed Annual Budget and Work Plan for
Fiscal Year 2014 -2015, including member dues.
Enclosure:
Proposed Annual Budget and Work Program for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015
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