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Home My WebLink AboutTC Digest 2014-11-21TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of November 17 - 21, 2014 Tiburon 1. Letter - Expedited Planned Highway Safety Enhancement at 131 and Neds Way 2. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Solar Cell Energy System Requirements for Proposed New Single family Dwellings Agendas & Minutes 3. Minutes —POST— September 16, 2014 4. Action Minutes — POST— November 18, 2014 S. Agenda — Heritage & Arts Commission —November 25, 2014 Regional a) None Agendas & Minutes b) None * Council Only STATE OF CALIFORNIA --CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTAMN AQENCY FDMIINDG HROWNI G r DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1 I I GRAND AVENUE P.O. BOX 23660 OAKLAND, CA 94623-0660 PHONE (510) 286-5900 FAX (510) 286-5903 TTY 711 www.dot.ca.gov November 12, 2014 Mr. Patrick W. Barnes, P.E. Director of Public Works/Town Engineer 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Dear Mr. Barnes: DIGEST 4P RECEIVED, Serious drought. Help save mater! NOV 1 7 2014 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE • TOWN OF TISUP,ON This is in response to your recent letter requesting to expedite a planned highway safety improvement project to enhance pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Tiburon Boulevard (State Route 13 1) and Neds Way, in Tiburon, Mann County. We recognize the need to enhance pedestrian crossings at the existing crosswalk at this uncontrolled intersection. As you note and previously communicated, the project proposes installation of a pedestrian -hybrid beacon system and is targeted for construction in fiscal year 2018/19, pending available resources and allocation of future funding by the California Transportation Commission. Should an opportunity arise, we will try to advance the project to an earlier date. The process and procedures to initiate a project to install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) system, as you suggest, would be the same for that of the pedestrian -hybrid beacons and will require the same amount of time. As previously discussed between you and Mr. Philippe Van, Senior Engineer, from our Office of Traffic Safety, the installation of an RRFB system may be facilitated, should the Town be able to fund and proceed with its installation through our encroachment permit process. I appreciate your partnership and interest in enhancing traffic safety and mobility on Bay Area State highways. If you wish additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Sean Nozzari, Deputy District Director, Traffic Operations, at 510-286-6345. Sincerely, BIJ ARTIPI� Dist4ict Dizector cc: Chief Michael Cronin, Tiburon Police Department {' Ms. Peggy Curran, Tiburon Town Manager "Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability" DIGEST 01* TOWN OF TIBURON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VARIOUS ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS INCLUDING MANDATORY SOLAR CELL ENERGY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSED NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS Notice is hereby given that the Tiburon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider various Town -initiated amendments to the Tiburon Municipal Code, specifically to Title IV, Chapter 16 (Zoning). Proposed text amendments include: ➢ Minor amendments to Table 2-1 (allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements in Residential Zones) ➢ The addition of "supportive housing" and "transitional housing" uses to the list of conditionally -permitted uses in commercial zones. ...Mp ➢ The addition of a new section requiring the installation of photovoltaic (solar cell) energy generation systems on newly -constructed single family dwellings. ➢ Minor modifications to the list of items requiring site plan and architectural review approval, adding "fire pits" and modifying the "grading and excavation" criteria. ➢ Adding a definition of "photovoltaic energy generation system". Town staff has preliminary determined that the amendments are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on Sections 15061(b)(3),15304 and 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission will consider this preliminary determination in making any recommendations to the Town Council. The proposed zoning text amendments are available for review at the Planning Division, Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California, and on the Town's web site at www.townofiburon.ore under the Resident News section. Inquiries and written comments regarding the proposed amendments should be directed to Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development, at 415-435-7392 or at sandersonatownoftiburon.ore. The Planning Commission public hearing will be held at the Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California. The Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. PUBLISH AS %-PAGE DISPLAY AD IN THE ARK ON NOVEMBER 26, 2014 MINUTES NO. 27 PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION September 16, 2014 Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall ---Council Chambers 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Winkler at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, I" Floor, Tiburon, California. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Winkler, Vice -Chair Allen, Commissioners Feldman & Thier Absent: Commissioner McMullen, (present 6:42 P.M.) Ex -Officio: Director of Community Development Anderson & Director of Public Works Barnes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jim Wood, representing the Green Team, provided an introduction of the Green Team to the Commission, providing background information on the organization and its objectives. He then commented on landscaping along the Old Rail Trail (ORT) stating that while the Town staff had done a lot along the ORT, much more needed to be done. He invited members of the Commission to walk the ORT with him. Mr. Wood then asked about the functions of POST. Mr. Anderson stated he would send Mr. Wood a copy of the Resolution establishing POST and setting forth its duties and functions. Chair Winkler advised Mr. Wood to read the Town's Open Space Resource Management Plan and use this document as a springboard for cooperative efforts with POST. Minutes of the July 15, 2014 regular meeting were approved as submitted by a vote of 4-0. COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING Director Anderson noted that he had provided copies of the Open Space Resource Management Plan and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan to each of the Commissioners. Director Anderson welcomed new Commissioner Thier to POST. • There were no Subcommittee Reports. Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes September 16, 2014 Page I BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Open Space Rules and Regulations: Review and Provide Comments and Recommendations on a Draft Update of the Town of Tiburon's Rules and Regulations for Open Space Areas (last revised in 1978) • Director Anderson verbally summarized the written staff report and noted the need for the update. The proposed changes include removing management plan sections that were obsolete and covered in other, more recent, documents. Director Anderson recommended that POST hear any public comments and make recommendations to the Town Manager and Town Council. • Commissioner Feldman questioned the interpretation of "riding" in Section C. Direction was provided to have staff change "riding" to "horseback and bicycle riding" and add a separate paragraph on bicycle riding to the rules. • Commissioner Feldman asked a clarifying question on water tanks and fences. Director Anderson answered that this was explained by section 18. • Commissioner Feldman asked a clarifying question on section 21 (Vehicles) that was answered by Director Anderson. • Commissioner Feldman asked a question on posting of the rules. He stated that the existing ordinance as written seems to require posting of all the rules. Director Anderson noted that the plan is to have an abbreviated version of the rules posted. Commissioner Feldman suggested that this be clarified in the POST recommendation. It was moved by Thier and seconded by Allen to recommend that the rules and regulations be adopted as modified in their discussion. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Their and seconded by Allen to recommend to the Town Manager that Municipal Code Chapter 18, Section 18-3 be modified to read along the lines of- "The f"The Rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place near the entrance to the property being regulated to the extent deemed proper and necessary by the Town Manager..." The motion carried 4-0. 2. General Plan Circulation Element Update: Review and Provide Comments and Recommendations on the Goals, Policies and Programs section of the Draft Circulation Element Update, including "Complete Streets" goals and policies, in the Commission's capacity as the Town's Bicycle -Pedestrian Advisory Committee Director Anderson verbally summarized the written staff report and noted that the policy change was needed for many reasons including compliance with state law and federal street maintenance grant prerequisites. Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes September 16, 2014 Page 2 Commissioner Thier and Chair Winkler thanked staff for a "good job" and "comprehensive" set of complete streets goals. Commissioner Feldman stated he would like to see stronger language regarding accommodating bicycles on Paradise Drive. Chair Winkler commented that that concern might be better addressed in the Town's Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. Director Anderson noted that an update of the Town's Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan was scheduled for 2016. It was moved by Thier and seconded by Feldman to recommend to the Town Council adoption of the Complete Streets goals and policies as submitted. The motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 P.M. PETER WINKLER, CHAIR Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission ATTEST: SCOTT ANDERSON, ACTING SECRETARY Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes September 16, 2014 Page 3 DIGEOT TOWN OF TIBURON Action Minutes — Regular Meeting y* Tiburon Town Hall Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard November 18, 2014 — 6:00 PM Tiburon, CA 94920 ACTION MINUTES PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 6:00 PM Present: Chair Winkler, Commissioners Feldman; McMullen & Their Absent: Vice -Chair Allen ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There Were None Persons wishing to address the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action or follow-up may be referred to Town Staff or placed on a future Parks, Open Space & Trails 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. MINUTES • Approval of Minutes —Regular meeting of September 16, 2014 Adopted 4-0 COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING • Subcommittee Oral Reports • Staff Updates BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Review and Comment on Proposed Ned's Way/Tiburon Blvd. Crosswalk Enhancements (PB) Endorsed Grant 4-0 2. Review and Comment on Proposed Bicycle -related Improvements at the Blackfield Drive/Greenwood Cove Drive/Tiburon Boulevard intersection (PB) Endorsed Grant 4-0 3. Review of Dog Walking Permit Program and Regulations: Six-month POST Review (MS) Accepted Report 4- 4. Open Space Maintenance and Invasive Species Removal Efforts: Status report on current fiscal year activities and proposed future programming efforts (MS) Accepted Report 4-0 5. Consider Sunset of the Dog -Walking Regulations Ad-hoc Subcommittee (MS) Disbanded Ad Hoc Subcommittee 4-0 ADJOURNMENT A16:SOPM Parks Open Space and Trails Commission Action Minutes Page I T IB B R O N NERI TACE & A R T a COMMISSION Town of Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920 415-435-7373 AGENDA HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION November 25, 2014 Town Hall Conference Room 7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order H. Roll Call III. Oral Communications Persons wishing to address the Heritage & Arts Commission on subjects not on the agenda may do so at this time. Please note however, that the Heritage & Arts Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion or action on items not on the agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to the appropriate Commission, Board, committee or staff for consideration or placed on a future Heritage & Arts agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes. IV. Minutes — October 28, 2014 V. Treasurer's Report VI. Artist Recruitment - New Artists for Exhibition — Merrill, Mujica-Beavers (At each meeting, any Commissioner may present art work for consideration for future exhibits. Once approved by the group, the individual's samples will be turned over to one of the Artist Recruiters for scheduling and processing.) VII. Old Business a. Educator Award — Final Comments and Suggestions on Award Process b. Lighting Project — Update by Mujica Beavers C. Community Liaison — Ask for a volunteer to Represent the Commission d. Reprint of Walking Guide to Historic Tiburon VIII. New Business a. b. G IX. Announcements X. Adjournment Duty Roster — Pat Doherty Exhibit — Hang Exhibit 12/ 1/14 — Reception 12/3/14 Work Party to Organize H&A Town Hall Closet — Request volunteers Purchase of Two Boxes of Wine Glasses —Authorize Expenditure Next Regular Meeting—January 27, 2015