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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2014-08-01TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of July 28 — August 1, 2014 Tiburon 1. Email - Diane Lynch - Various Observations - Tib Blvd Traffic, Medians, Water Conservation, Community Garden, More Low/Moderate Income Housing 2. Letter - League of California Cities - Annual Conference Resolutions Packet - Notice of League Annual Meeting - 2014 Agendas & Minutes 3. Meeting Cancellation -Design Review Board -August 7, 2014 4. Meeting Cancellation -Town Council -August 6, 2014 Regional a) None Agendas & Minutes b) None * Council Only DIGEST Peaav Curran From: Diane Lynch <dianedlynch @gmail.com> / Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 2:30 PM To: alITC (Tiburon Town Council); Peggy Curran Subject: Observations July 29, 2014 Dear Council members and Peggy, First let me congratulate you for attempting to do something to ease the traffic on Tiburon Boulevard. I hope you get the necessary sign -ups and that the experiment works. But regardless, Pin glad to see something definitive done, especially without spending any of my money on yet another study /consultant. On to the real point of my letter: why would you consider removing the concrete medians and planting in a year of extreme drought in California? Just because we in Marin are lucky enough to have filled our reservoirs with the last minute deluges in February doesn't make it right to be planting a large space that will need watering ad infinitum. The poppies in the cracks were delightful and totally maintenance free, and I doubt the plants for the median will meet anything approaching that high standard. I'm all for gardens, the more the merrier, but we need to be logical here and consider the greater good. I've been bucketing my shower water to the washing machine and garden, to the detriment of my back, since January. This makes me resent even more the arrogance it takes to even consider such a landscaping endeavor at this time. And I hear rumors that more landscaping at Blackie's Pasture may be in our future, as well as the possibility of another pipe across the Richmond bridge, as if the East Bay won't need their water and we in Marin have the right to waste it... If you wanted to do something useful to the community you might consider putting in a community garden at Blackie's - -there are several places where this is feasible and it meets the test of passive recreation since it could be gone in a day if necessary. This would use some water of course, but it would be a real community building exercise for our town, good for children as well as adults to be growing some of their own food as they commune with others with similar interest --I could go on and on, but you only need to go to Piper Park and see the Larkspur community garden to see what a wonderful thing this could be for our citizens. Tiburon has $25,000. for re- establishing a community garden which could get this project started. This would be a real demonstration of leadership on the part of the council and town management. Our town is gradually losing its connection to the past. I fear for the trestle remnant at Blackie's Pasture. Every year it erodes a little more. I think a viable use of some of the extensive funds apparently available for landscaping could be better directed to stabilizing that mound and putting a monument to the railroad era up there. In Thurber, Texas there's a museum with a wonderful silhouette of a train outside - -see photo below. It's made of iron or steel and could be all black, which makes it easy to re -paint in the event of vandalism. It could also be fenced off to prevent children from climbing on it. Subtle lighting at night could be beautiful if it didn't rattle the cages of the neighbors too much. The silhouette could be surrounded with poppies and other California natives that would re- sow and be beautiful into the future with little or no water and only occasional reseeding. Before using any more water for new landscaping, I believe a survey of all the water used on Tiburon's public lands should be undertaken. Walking on the bike path last week I observed the huge sprinklers blasting water on South of the Knoll Park and it occurred to me that this grass should be allowed to go brown and reseeded sometime in the future. I was talking to one of the public works guys who told me it's reclaimed water -- that's certainly good but the smell of chlorine was overwhelming and the town needs to be setting an example of water conservation. Also, coming home Saturday night about IOpm, and again Monday about the same time, the sprinklers near the Donahue building were watering the street, another poor example. Town lawns should be using MP Rotators which make better use of less water by sending out drops, as opposed to mist, most of which evaporates. I urge you to use some reasonable logic in the timing of removing the concrete by putting it off at least a year and to give serious consideration to some of my other suggestions regarding a community garden and possible tribute of some sort to the railroad era on the trestle. Some of our largesse should also be set aside for moderate/low income housing as well as helping to fund the potential county homeless facility. We have the ability to help those less fortunate and should do so. Thanks for your consideration and hard work on behalf of the citizens of Tiburon. Diane Lynch 2 14 :a1C)658 -' �. &CITVPC OF AGUTA SAaIU TO, CA 95814 �°%!°O rx:(91 G)G5S -azoo i.d� @`b��e.8 OF CALIFORNIA M (916) 658 -8240 ' W '.CACITIMORG RECEIVEL- JUL 2 1 2014 July 14, 2014 TOWN MANAGERS uYri,; TO: Mayors, City Managers and City Clerks TOWN OF TSURON League Board of Directors RE: Annual Conference Resolutions Packet Notice of League Annual Meeting Enclosed please find the 2014 Annual Conference Resolutions Packet. Annual Conference in Los Angeles. This year's League Annual Conference will be held September 3 -5 in Los Angeles. The conference announcement has previously been sent to all cities and we hope that you and your colleagues will be able to join us. More information about the conference is available on the League's Web site at www.cacities.ore /ac. We look forward to welcoming city officials to the conference. Annual Luncheon/Business Meeting - Friday, September 5,12:00 p.m. The League's Annual Business Meeting will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Resolutions Packet At the Annual Conference, the League will consider the one resolution introduced by the deadline, Saturday, July 5, 2014, midnight. The resolution is included in this packet. Resolutions submitted to the General Assembly must be concurred in by five cities or by city officials from at least five or more cities. These letters of concurrence are included with this packet. We request that you distribute this packet to your city council. We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and to determine a city position so that your voting delegate can represent your city's position on each resolution. A copy of the resolution packet is posted on the League's website for your convenience: www.cacities.ore /resolutions. The resolutions packet contains additional information related to consideration of the resolution at the Annual Conference. This includes the date, time and location of the meetings at which the resolution will be considered Voting Delegates. Each city council is encouraged to designate a voting delegate and two alternates to represent their city at the Annual Business Meeting. A letter asking city councils to designate their voting delegate and two alternates has already been sent to each city. Copies of the letter, voting delegate form, and additional information are also available at: www.cacities.org/resolutions. The deadline for submitting a voting delegate form prior to the Annual Conference is August 15, 2014. 1---------------------------------- ------------------ - - - - -1 Please Bring This Packet to the Annual Conference September 3 — 5, Los Angeles ---------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 6<�.N M 11`\ LEAGUE' OF CALIFORNIA C I T I E S Annual Conference Resolutions Packet 2014 Annual Conference Resolutions 116th Annual Conference Los Angeles September 3 - 5, 2014 INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS PACKET: The League bylaws provide that resolutions shall be referred by the president to an appropriate policy committee for review and recommendation. Resolutions with committee recommendations shall then be considered by the General Resolutions Committee at the Annual Conference. This year, one resolution has been introduced for consideration by the Annual Conference and referred to the League policy committees. POLICY COMMITTEES: Two policy committees will meet at the Annual Conference to consider and take action on the resolution referred to them. The committees are Environmental Quality and Public Safety. These committees will meet on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles. The sponsor of the resolution has been notified of the time and location of the meetings. GENERAL RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE: This committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, to consider the reports of the two policy committees regarding the resolution. This committee includes one representative from each of the League's regional divisions, functional departments and standing policy committees, as well as other individuals appointed by the League president. Please check in at the registration desk for room location. ANNUAL LUNCHEON/BUSINESS MEETINGIGENERAL ASSEMBLY: This meeting will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. PETITIONED RESOLUTIONS: For those issues that develop after the normal 60 -day deadline, a resolution may be introduced at the Annual Conference with a petition signed by designated voting delegates of 10 percent of all member cities (47 valid signatures required) and presented to the Voting Delegates Desk at least 24 hours prior to the time set for convening the Annual Business Session of the General Assembly. This year, that deadline is 12:00 p.m., Thursday, September 4. If the petitioned resolution is substantially similar in substance to a resolution already under consideration, the petitioned resolution may be disqualified by the General Resolutions Committee. Resolutions can be viewed on the League's Web site: www.cacities.ore/resolutions. Any questions concerning the resolutions procedures may be directed to Meg Desmond at the League office: mdesmond(d�cacities.org or (916) 658 -8224 GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS Policy development is a vital and ongoing process within the League. The principal means for deciding policy on the important issues facing cities is through the League's eight standing policy committees and the board of directors. The process allows for timely consideration of issues in a changing environment and assures city officials the opportunity to both initiate and influence policy decisions. Annual conference resolutions constitute an additional way to develop League policy. Resolutions should adhere to the following criteria. Guidelines for Annual Conference Resolutions 1. Only issues that have a direct bearing on municipal affairs should be considered or adopted at the Annual Conference. 2. The issue is not of a purely local or regional concern. 3. The recommended policy should not simply restate existing League policy. 4. The resolution should be directed at achieving one of the following objectives: (a) Focus public or media attention on an issue of major importance to cities. (b) Establish a new direction for League policy by establishing general principals around which more detailed policies may be developed by policy committees and the board of directors. (c) Consider important issues not adequately addressed by the policy committees and board of directors. (d) Amend the League bylaws (requires 2/3 vote at General Assembly). LOCATION OF MEETINGS Poliev Committee Meetings Wednesday, September 3, 2014 JW Marriott Los Angeles Hotel 900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles Environmental Quality: 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. Public Safety: 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. General Resolutions Committee Thursday, September 4, 2014, 1:00 p.m. Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles Annual Business Meetina and General Assemblv Luncheon Friday, September 5, 2013, 12:00 p.m. Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles KEY TO ACTIONS TAKEN ON RESOLUTIONS Resolutions have been grouped by policy committees to which they have been assigned. Word Index 1 - Policy Committee Recommendation to General Resolutions Committee 2 - General Resolutions Committee 3 - General Assembly ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE I 2 3 1 Ille a] Marijuana Grow Site Information pertaining to the Annual Conference Resolutions will also be posted on each committee's page on the League website: www:cacities.oro. The entire Resolutions Packet will be posted at: www.eaci ties.ore /resolutions. KEY TO ACTIONS TAKEN ON RESOLUTIONS (Continued) Resolutions have been grouped by policy committees to which they have been assigned. KEY TO REVIEWING BODIES KEY TO ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Policy Committee A Approve 2. General Resolutions Committee D Disapprove 3. General Assembly N No Action R Refer to appropriate policy committee for study ACTION FOOTNOTES a Amend+ * Subject matter covered in another resolution Aa Approve as amended+ ** Existing League policy Aaa Approve with additional amendment(s)+ * ** Local authority presently exists Ra Refer as amended to appropriate policy committee for study+ Raa Additional amendments and refer+ Da Amend (for clarity or brevity) and Disapprove+ Na Amend (for clarity or brevity) and take No Action+ W Withdrawn by Sponsor Procedural Note: Resolutions that are approved by the General Resolutions Committee, as well as all qualified petitioned resolutions, are reported to the floor of the General Assembly. In addition, League policy provides the following procedure for resolutions approved by League policy committees but not approved by the General Resolutions Committee: Resolutions initially recommended for approval and adoption by all the League policy committees to which the resolution is assigned, but subsequently recommended for disapproval, referral or no action by the General Resolutions Committee, shall then be placed on a consent agenda for consideration by the General Assembly. The consent agenda shall include a brief description of the basis for the recommendations by both the policy committee(s) and General Resolutions Committee, as well as the recommended action by each. Any voting delegate may make a motion to pull a resolution from the consent agenda in order to request the opportunity to fully debate the resolution. If, upon a majority vote of the General Assembly, the request for debate is approved, the General Assembly shall have the opportunity to debate and subsequently vote on the resolution. 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEES 1. A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A SUMMIT TO ADDRESS THE DEVASTATING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWS ON BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LANDS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA AND THE INCREASING PROBLEMS TO PUBLIC SAFETY RELATED TO THESE ACTIVITIES BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO DEVELOP RESPONSIVE SOLUTIONS AND TO SECURE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR COST - EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. Source: Redwood Empire Division Concurrence of five or more cities /city officials: Cities of Arcata; Blue Lake; Clearlake; Cloverdale; Crescent City; Eureka; Fort Bragg; Healdsburg; Lakeport; Trinidad; and Ukiah Referred to: Environmental Quality and Public Safety Policy Committees Recommendation to General Resolutions Committee: WHEREAS, public concerns in response to widespread damage to fish and wildlife resources and degradation to California's environment, and threats to public safety resulting from illegal marijuana cultivation statewide requires urgent action by the Governor and the Legislature, and WHEREAS, local governments and the public support the State's primary objectives in complying with environmental laws including the Clean Water Act, Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and Endangered Species Act and are supported by substantial public investments at all levels of government to maintain a healthy and sustainable environment for future citizens of California, and WHEREAS, illegal marijuana cultivation activities include habitat destruction and fragmentation, poaching wildlife, illegal water diversions, unregulated use of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, rodenticides, soil amendments contaminating land and waters without regard for the cumulative impacts to the environment or public health, and WHEREAS, changing global climate conditions are posing escalated threats in California to health, well - being, nature and property; as evidenced by critical water shortages across the state due to prolonged drought conditions, and WHEREAS, illegal water diversion for the purpose of cultivating marijuana plantations poses a direct threat to California's endangered and threatened anadromous fish species, including coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead trout and other aquatic species, especially at critical life phases during seasonally low flow conditions; and WHEREAS, California is a leader in the global effort to fight climate change and is pursuing a broad, integrated strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy, yet in a recent Lawrence Livermore Lab study estimated that upwards of 10% of electricity usage statewide can be attributed to indoor marijuana cultivation; these sites are often the causation of fires and home invasion incidents due to criminal activity, and WHEREAS, the presence of illegal marijuana growing sites on State and federal public lands is creating unsafe conditions for visitors; these lands are taxpayer supported and intended to be managed for recreation, resource conservation and the enjoyment by the public, and WHEREAS, increasing violence and threats to public safety related to illegal marijuana grows is contributing to a sense of lawlessness and impacting nearby communities where criminal activities are expanding, and WHEREAS, the issue of illegal marijuana grows has reached a crisis level across the state as evidenced by the murder of former League Board member, Fort Bragg Councilmember and veteran forester Jere Melo who was fatally shot down while investigating a report of a marijuana grow on private timberlands in northern California. RESOLVED, at the League General Assembly, assembled at the League Annual Conference on September 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, that the League calls for the Governor and the Legislature to work with the League and other stakeholders to convene a summit to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands and the increasing problems to public safety related to these activities. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League will work with its member cities to educate State and federal officials regarding emerging concerns from their communities and citizenry and to the challenges facing local governments. Therefore, we request the Governor and the Legislature to work with the League to provide responsive solutions with adequate funding support and effective State and federal government leadership to address widespread environmental damage and associated threats to public safety impacting every region in the State of California Background Information on Resolution No. 1 Source: Redwood Empire Division Background: When California voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996 there was little thought given to a -vide range of problems which have emerged in association with the increased availability and demand for marijuana. Cities within the Redwood Empire Division have grappled with the impacts of illicit marijuana grow sites for decades. Yet in recent years the environmental degradation from marijuana growing operations and public safety threats has grown exponentially. In 2011, Fort Bragg City Council Member Jere Melo was fatally shot while investigating illegal marijuana cultivation on private timber lands in Mendocino County. Illegal marijuana cultivation activities are causing extreme environmental degradation including habitat destruction and fragmentation, illegal water diversions, killing and poisoning wildlife, unregulated use of fertilizers, pesticides, rodenticides contaminating land and polluting waters without regard for the cumulative impacts to the environment and the public's health and safety. It is expensive to remediate this environmental destruction that often destroys significant, federal, state, local, tribal and private investments in restoring or protecting the surrounding landscape. Public concern for widespread, landscape -level environmental damage resulting from unregulated growing operations and escalating violent crimes associated with the marijuana industry has reached a tipping point across the state. The Redwood Empire Division joins with other cities throughout the state in a call for action to reverse these trends. Current Problem Facine California's Cities: Cities throughout California state have struggled with regulating medical marijuana dispensaries and grow houses along with the associated community impacts of those facilities and land use activities. Many unforeseen environmental impacts and public safety concerns are now emerging as a consequence of increased production and demand for marijuana. Critical water shortages across the state due to prolonged drought conditions have resulted in the Governor declaring a Drought State of Emergency. Illegal water diversions for the purposes of cultivating marijuana plantations are increasing throughout the state. These activities impact agricultural production and domestic water use. The cumulative impacts to watershed health are considerable and pose direct threats to California's salmon, trout and other sensitive aquatic species, especially at critical life stages during seasonally low flow conditions. In addition, under drought conditions, the risk of fire is elevated. The presence of marijuana grow sites in fire prone areas contributes to potential wildfire risks at the Wildland/Urban Interface. The presence of illegal marijuana growing sites on state and federal public lands creates unsafe conditions for visitors. These lands are managed with taxpayer support and are intended to be for enjoyment by the public, recreation and conservation. However, the increasing level of violence and threats to public safety related to illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands are contributing to a sense of lawlessness and impacting nearby communities where criminal activities are expanding. The lack of oversight of marijuana cultivation operations to ensure compliance with existing state and federal environmental regulations is impacting water quality and quantity statewide. The current legal and regulatory framework is inadequate to address numerous environmental issues, as well as public health and safety. Redwood Empire Division Resolution: The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the rising threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions, and secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. The issues surrounding marijuana production and distribution are complex and require a comprehensive statewide approach. California cities need to have a strong voice in this process. The mission of the League of California Cities is to enhance the quality of life for all Californians and we believe that our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities on issues of mutual concern. Leatrue of California Cities Staff Analvsis on Resolution No. l Staff: Tim Cromartie (916) 658 -8252 Committee: Public Safety Policy Committee Summarv• This Resolution seeks to highlight the environmental and public safety issues triggered by illegal marijuana cultivation, and calls upon the League, the Governor and the Legislature to take action by convening a summit to address the environmental impacts of such cultivation sites. It also calls upon the State of California to provide solutions in response, including sufficient funding to decisively address the problem. Background: The sponsor of this resolution argues that when California voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996, little thought was given to a wide range of problems which have emerged in association with the increased availability and demand for marijuana. Cities within the Redwood Empire Division have grappled with the impacts of illicit marijuana cultivation sites for decades. Yet in recent years the environmental degradation from marijuana growing operations and public safety threats has grown exponentially. In 2011, Fort Bragg City Council Member Jere Melo was fatally shot while investigating illegal marijuana cultivation on private timber lands in Mendocino County. Illegal marijuana cultivation activities are causing extreme environmental degradation including habitat destruction and fragmentation, illegal water diversions, killing and poisoning wildlife, unregulated use of fertilizers, pesticides, rodenticides contaminating land and polluting waters without regard for the cumulative impacts to the environment and the public's health and safety. It is expensive to remediate this environmental destruction which often destroys significant, federal, state, local, tribal and private investments in restoring or protecting the surrounding landscape. Critical water shortages across the state due to prolonged drought conditions have resulted in the Governor declaring a Drought State of Emergency. Illegal water diversions for the purposes of cultivating marijuana plantations are increasing throughout the state. These activities impact agricultural production and domestic water use. The cumulative impacts to watershed health are considerable and pose direct threats to California's salmon, trout and other sensitive aquatic species, especially at critical life stages during seasonally low flow conditions. In addition, under drought conditions, the risk of fire is elevated. The presence of marijuana grow sites in fire prone areas contributes to potential wildfire risks at the Wildland/Urban Interface. The lack of oversight of marijuana cultivation operations to ensure compliance with existing state and federal environmental regulations is impacting water quality and quantity statewide. The current legal and regulatory framework is inadequate to address numerous environmental issues, as well as public health and safety. Public concern for widespread environmental damage resulting from unregulated growing operations and escalating violent crimes associated with the marijuana industry has reached a tipping point across the state. The Redwood Empire Division j oins with other cities throughout the state in a call for action to reverse these trends. Note: The League of Cities has joined with the California Police Chiefs Association to co- sponsor legislation, SB 1262 (Correa), to establish a regulatory scheme for medical marijuana that protects local control, addresses the public safety concerns triggered by marijuana regulation, and imposes health and safety standards on marijuana for the first time. However, the measure does not address environmental issues, due to the expense and complexity associated with adding that objective to a bill that already has far- reaching regulatory goals combined with a critical need to contain state costs. Fiscal Impact- If the policy advocated by the Resolution is implemented by the state, there will be ongoing and unspecified costs to the State General Fund for enforcement activities, primarily in the rural counties where many of the illicit marijuana cultivation sites are located. Conservatively, the annual costs could run in the hundreds of thousands to low millions to patrol likely grow sites, crack down on illegal water diversion activities, and provide consistent environmental clean -up made necessary by illegal rodenticides and pesticides. Comment: To assure success, counties will have to be actively involved in any policy change geared toward rigorous and consistent enforcement against illegal marijuana grows, given the fact that many of the cultivation sites are located in rural areas under the direct authority of county governments. This will require a dialogue with counties, during which the question of local political will to enforce the law, in addition to securing the necessary funding, will arise. If counties should opt not to play an active part in an aggressive enforcement strategy, the chances of success are questionable. Existing League Poliev: Related to this Resolution, existing policy provides: • The League opposes the legalization of marijuana cultivation and use for non - medicinal purposes. • Reaffirming that local control is paramount, the League holds that cities should have the authority to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, cooperatives, collectives or other distribution points if the regulation relates to location, operation or establishment to best suit the needs of the community. • The League affirms that revenue or other financial benefits from creating a statewide tax structure on medical marijuana should be considered only after the public safety and health ramifications are fully evaluated. LETTERS OF CONCURRENCE Resolution No. 1 Illegal Marijuana Grow Site 736 F Street Arcata, CA 95521 July 2, 2014 City Manager Environmental Services Pn6ce Reermuon (707) 822.5953 822.8184 8222428 8227091 Community Development Finance Public %ilrks Transpartatimi 8225955 822.5951 8225957 822.3775 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros: The Arcata City Council supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California, and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. ALL of the rural areas adjacent to the City of Arcata and throughout Humboldt County have been greatly affected by the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows! As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact me at any time at mwheetley @cityofarcata.org if you have any questions. Sincerely, h4ark E. Wheetlr Y Mayor � Y cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division, c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division, via email srounds@cacities.org CITY OF BLUE LAKE Post Office Box 458, 111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake, CA 95525 Phone 707.668.5655 Fax 707.668.5916 June 30, 2014 Jos6 Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros: The City of Blue Lake supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact Lana Manzanita, Mayor Pro -Tem at 707 - 497 -8159 or ioe2zitherl @,gmail.com, if you have any questions. Sincerel' p�i�- Lana Manzaaita Mayor Pro -Tem City of Blue Lake cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division, sroundsna.cacities.ore City of Clearlake 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, California 95422 SGJ (707) 994 -8201 Fax (707) 995 -2653 July 2, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros: The City of Clearlake supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. The City of Clearlake is experiencing significant issues with illegal grows in the city limits. Individuals are squatting on lands not belonging to them and planting large grows. Grows are being planted near and along creeks going through the city with unknown substances potentially leeching into the waterways. Others are renting properties and clear cutting them of oak and other trees for plant sites often without the knowledge of the property owner. Homeowners tell of not being able to enjoy their own properties with grow sites next to them creating untenable odors, spewing of foul language and concern of threats to their personal safety if they complain. We hear often the concern of increased crime due to the grows in the city. As a member of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact Joan Phillipe at 707 - 994 -8201 x120 or city .administrator @clearlake.ca.us, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jo Phillipe City Manager cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division, srounds(i cacities.ore CITY OF CLOVEKDALE June 25, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros: The City of Cloverdale supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. Throughout the Redwood Empire region including the City of Cloverdale, illegal marijuana grows negatively impact our environmental health and public safety. Last year, the Cloverdale Police Department eradicated over 300 plants within our City Limits. Please note that Cloverdale is a total of 2.5 square miles. These plants use scarce water resources during a water shortage emergency caused by the current drought and contribute to lawlessness that threats the public safety of our citizens. On a personal level, the City of Cloverdale continues to be heartsick for the loss of City of Fort Bragg Council Member JereMelo. Jere was murdered as a result of investigating an illegal marijuana grow. Jere was an exceptional leader in our region, the League of California Cities and the State of California. The City of Cloverdale misses him greatly. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact Cloverdale City Manager Paul Cayler at 707 - 894 -1710, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Carol Russell Mayor City of Cloverdale cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division, sroundsi:i ?cacities.or_ ,4a:�or riu ?E�deq r k4pr fro rem inn CGaria a is Council Member Richard Free ` Council Member Kelly Schcllong • Council Member Kathryn Murray City Clerlc Robin Patch ` City, Attorney Robert N. Black ' City Manager Eugene M. Palaao June 23, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros The City of Crescent City supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. Illegal marijuana grows have a devastating impact on the State and federal public lands surrounding our community. They create unsafe conditions for our visitors. The use of unregulated fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and rodenticides contaminate the land and ground water. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact Q Palazzo, City Manager at 707 - 464 -7453 ex 232 or epalazzo@crescentoity.org, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Richard Holley Mayor Crescent City cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division, srounds(cr?caci ti es. ore CITY OF EUREKA CITY MANAGER 531 K Street Eureka, California 95501 -1146 0 (707) 441 -4144 fax (707) 441 -4138 June 26, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal - Vlarii uana Grows R— moluflov Dear President Cisneros: The City of Eureka supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate fmtding for implementation strategies. Our city has seen an increase in gang activity and organized crime within the Greater Eureka Area as a result of illegal growing operations. Our law enforcement and community safety have been negatively impacted by these criminal activities. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact City Manager Greg Sparks at 707.441.4140 or gsparks @ci.eureka.ca.gov, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Greg L. City Man er City of Eureka cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division, sroundsa,cacities.ore gCIFO.Ra.. CITY OF FORT BRAGG lncorporoled Augurs 5, 1889 416 N. Franklin St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 961 -2823 Fax: (707) 961 -2802 http: / /city.fortbragg.com June 23, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros: The City of Fort Bragg supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. The City of Fort Bragg lost City Councilmember and former Mayor Jere Melo in August 2011 when he walked into an illegal grow site and was shot and killed by the person guarding said site. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact City Manager Linda Ruffing at 707- 961 -2823 or Iruffing @fortbragg.com, if you have any questions. incerely, Dave urner Meg Courtney M yor ice Mayor Scott Deitz oug a �merstrom Heidi Kraut Councilmember Cou cilmember Councilmember cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division, srounds @cacities.org June 30, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADMINISTRATION 401 Grove Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 -4723 Phone: (707) 431-3317 Fax: (707) 431 -3321 Visit us at www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros: The City of Healdsburg supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact me either by phone at (707) 431- 33171or by e- mail at iwood @ci.healdsbure.ca.us if you have any questions. Sincerely, James D. Wood Mayor City of Healdsburg cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c!o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, L.00C Redwood Empire Division, srounds @cacities.ore CITY OF LAKEPORT Over 100 veers afromaraalfy pride, prolmss aadservice July 1, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACTS OF ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWS RESOLUTION Dear President Cisneros: The City of Lakeport supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact me at (707) 263 -5615, Ext. 12 or by email at kparlet @cityoflakeport.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kenneth Parlet, II Mayor cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCO Redwood Empire Division, srounds cacities.ore 225 PARK & T IREET . LAKEPGRT, CC LEFOq VA 93453 -TELEPHONE (707j263-5615 < FAX (' 77i 263 -8584 CITY OF TRINIDAD P.O. Box 390 409 Trinity Strew Trinidad, CA 95570 (707) 677 -0223 Fax: (707) 677-3759 July 2, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 CIty OI Tnntdad,� RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros: The City of Trinidad supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Sincerely, Julie Fulkerson Mayor Cc: Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division June 30, 2014 Jose Cisneros, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Environmental and Public Safety Impacts of Illegal Marijuana Grows Resolution Dear President Cisneros: The City of Ukiah supports the Redwood Empire Division's effort to submit a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly at the League's 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The Division's resolution seeks to address the devastating environmental impacts of illegal marijuana grows on both private and public lands throughout California and the increasing threat to public safety relating to these illegal sites. The resolution will provide the League with the direction to call upon the Governor and State Legislature to convene a summit to develop responsive solutions and to secure adequate funding for implementation strategies. As members of the League, our city values the policy development process provided to the General Assembly. We appreciate your time on this issue. Please feel free to contact Jane Chambers, City Manager, at 7407 -463 -6210 or ichambers(ocityofukiah.com, if you have any questions. Sincerely, L '! Philip aldwin Mary n Landis Benj Thomas Mayor Vice Mayor Councilmember Douglas F. Crane Steve Scalmanini Councilmember Councilmember Cc: Kathryn Murray, President, Redwood Empire Division c/o Sara Rounds, Regional Public Affairs Manager, LOCC Redwood Empire Division, srounds @cacities.org 300 SEMINARY AVENUE UKIAH, CA 95482 -5400 Phone- 707!453 -6200 Fax# 707!463 -6204 Web Address: wwww.citycfukiah.com 3• NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION THE REGULAR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 HAS BEEN CANCELLED THE NEXT MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD WILL BE THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 DAN WATROUS, SECRETARY �Ik " G 11 7 '�. - //6 R f 50EMMMU 101,19 The regular Town Council Meeting on August 6, 2014 has been cancelled. The following items are continued to the next regular meeting: 1. Single Use Carryout Bag Ordinance — Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Title III of the Tiburon Municipal Code by adding Chapter 10A regulating the use of carryout bags at certain types of establishments 2. Marijuana Dispensary Ban — Consider Amendments to Title IV, Chapter 16 (Zoning) of the Tiburon Municipal Code for the Purpose of Prohibiting Marijuana Dispensaries in All Zones 0 THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, August 20, 2014, 7030 PM in the Town Council Chambers located at 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon CA 94920. _'C-_-'L 6, DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK Posted at Town Hall cc: The Ark and Marin Independent Journal