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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2014-12-19TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of December 15 —19, 2014 Tiburon 1. Memo — Daniel M. Watrous — Information Regarding Kol Shofar Conditional Use Permit Application and CEQA Review 2. Notice — MMWD — 2015 Pipeline Replacement Project — Lyford Drive from Tiburon Blvd to Round Hill Road 3. Email — Joan Aarestad — First Visit to Tiburon 4. Email — Candice Bozzard — Lafco Special Meeting 5. Email — Candice Bozzard — New Phone Number for Marin General Services Authority 6. Notice of Council Reorganization — Sausalito _ 7. Notice of Council Reorganization,- Tiburon _. Agendas & Minutes 8. Agenda —Design Review Board— December 18, 2014 9. Meeting Cancellation —Planning Commission —December 24, 2014 10. Meeting Cancellation — Town Council — January 7, 2015 11. Bayside Newsletter — Romberg Tiburon Center — Fall/Winter 2014 Regional a) LCC — Announcement — Special Election for Open At -Large Positions Agendas & Minutes b) None * Council Only TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 MEMORANDUM Date: December 17, 2014 To: Mayor and Members of Town Council From: Daniel M. Watrous, Planning Manager aKG'13%T , Subject: Information Regarding Kol Shofar Conditional Use Permit Application and CEQA Review On April 17, 2014, Congregation Kol Shofar submitted an application (File #11401) to amend the conditional use permit that regulates the facilities and operations of the existing synagogue and private day school uses on property located at 215 Blackfield Drive. The amendments would allow revisions to certain requirements set forth in the CUP granted in 2007 by the Town Council for the expansion of the synagogue and day school concerning allowed times of use, size of events, parking and lighting management, and use of the courtyard. A certified Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2007 CUP determined that the conditions of approval and mitigation measures contained in the CUP were necessary to reduce the potential environmental impacts of the expansion project to less -than -significant levels. Subsequent environmental work is required by CEQA to evaluate and establish a basis to reduce these requirements. To determine the appropriate level of environmental review for this application, the Town hired an environmental planning consultant (Leonard Charles and Associates) to prepare an initial study. Mr. Charles is familiar with Kol Shofar, having prepared the Final EIR. The administrative draft initial study for the current application has been prepared for review by Town staff. The draft initial study has identified a number of potentially significant impacts related to aesthetics (night lighting), noise, plan consistency, and traffic safety, primarily due to lessening of measures required by the Final EIR to avoid potentially significant impacts for these issues. The draft initial study indicates that additional analysis of these potential impacts could be performed that could determine that these potential impacts would be less than significant, but, absent such information, a supplemental EIR would be required for this application. Staff believes that there is currently no evidence in the record to refute the findings contained in the draft initial study. However, if additional lighting, noise and traffic studies are prepared that determine that these potential impacts are or could be less than significant, a supplemental EIR would not be required and a mitigated negative declaration could be prepared for this application. A copy of the draft initial study has been sent to Kol Shofar. Staff has attempted to meet with Kol Shofar representatives to discuss the draft initial study and options to move forward, but Kol Shofar has indicated that they will be unable to meet until sometime in early 2015. Kol Shofar has agreed in writing to place any CEQA timelines on hold until its meeting with the Town. DIGEST ��•,a WATER DISTRICT , a. 220 Nellen Avenue Corte Madera CA 94925-1169 www.marinwater.org December 15, 2014 Job No. D15032 Subject: 2015 MMWD Pipeline Replacement Project Dear Neighbor: The purpose of this letter is to announce an upcoming Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) pipeline upgrade project in your area. We are advising you of our presence in your neighborhood so that we can work together to minimize the disturbance inherent in making these improvements. The Marin Municipal Water District will replace the water pipeline on Lyford Drive from Tiburon Boulevard to Round Hill Road in Tiburon. A map showing the work area is on the back of this sheet. The project is one of this year's Capital Improvement Projects, which has been chosen based on its age, leaks, and MMWD having been notified by the city that the street will have a new asphalt overlay in the coming year. In addition to addressing the leaks the project will allow greater flow volumes at existing hydrants, and will include new fire hydrants at the locations requested by your fire department. Over the next few weeks you may notice preliminary work being performed, including utility locators, paint marks in the street, and surveyors in the neighborhood. The construction work is anticipated to be in summer 2015. We will provide more details about the construction schedule, work staging, traffic and parking impacts as we approach the start date. At the end of each workday the contractor will leave the road fully accessible with a temporary pavement on the surface. During construction, through traffic will be maintained, except for intermittent delays. For more information, contact Elysha Anderson, Project Engineer for MMWD, at (415) 945- 1572. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thank you. Sincerely Elysha erson Project Engineer recycled — recyclable Z� %N - 2015 MMWD PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT , i =QC , � A L -Rot Finish at Round Hill Road Davis Dr f i f; Installation of 8 -inch waterline % ,f fl r r� l j" <2 Startat i \ 0 25 50 100 Feet Bs� Tiburon Boulevard ` , �' `, 1 inch = 100 feel �____J t Peggy Curran DIGEST From: Joan Aarestad <joanaarestad@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 4:31 PM To: Peggy Curran Subject: First Visit to Tiburon! Dear Town Council: I visited Tiburon for the first time last weekend! I had an enjoyable lunch overlooking the sea, sipping a glass of wine and visiting with other guests. Afterwards, I wandered into some of interesting shops I had seen walking to the restaurant. I leisurely tried on some clothing at one shop and appreciated the gorgeous merchandise and excellent customer service. They were having a sale and I got a little carried away, spending nearly $1200 in my 2 hours or so in Tiburon. So when I found a parking ticket on my car written shortly after the two hour time period must have elapsed, I felt the opposite of relaxed and happy. And if getting an extra $45 while crushing my spirits is how you want to run the place, be my guest. But don't expect to see me anytime soon until you come up with a different plan (like forgiving shoppers for their parking sins). Because I can be treated so Perfectly. Awful. by ticket writers without leaving my own home town! Regards Joan DIGEST Diane Crane lacmi From: Candice Bozzard <cbozzard@marinlafco.org> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2014 9:39 AM To: Marin LAFCO Staff 0 Subject: NOTICE OF LAFCO SPECIAL MEETING Good Morning, The regularly scheduled meeting of the Marin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) which was to be held on December 11, 2014 was cancelled due to weather. The Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the San Anselmo City Hall Council Chambers, 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo. (Please note the change in meeting location.) The agenda and staff reports will remain the same as was for the December's meeting and are still posted on the website. Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions. Thank you and Happy Holidays, Candice Bozzard, Clerk to the Commission Marin LAFCO 555 Northgate Drive, Suite 230 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 446-4409 cbozzardtamarinlafco. orra DIGEST �. Diane Crane lacopi From: MGSA staff <mgsastaff@marinjpas.org> U I Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:40 AM To: MGSA staff �Ct, Subject: MGSA New Telephone Number TOWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON Hello There, This email is to let you know that Marin General Services Authority (MGSA) has changed their main office telephone number. As of today, our new office phone line will be (415) 446-4428. The agency email and mailing address will remain the same. Executive Director, Paul Berlant's number will also remain the same at (707) 217-8616. In order to inform as many folks as possible, please forward this email on to others in your agency. Thank you and Happy Holidays, Candice Bozzard MGSA 555 Northgate Drive, Suite 230 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 446-4428 mesastaff(a,,marinipas.ora 1 CITY OF SAUSALITO Io c oVE Q UU U. v 1 61u14 TOWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON (90 420 Litho Street • Sausalito, CA 94965 Telephone: (415) 289.4100 www.ci.sausalito.ca.us NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL y,^ —3 - On December 9, 2014, the Sausalito City Council elected a new Mayor and Vice Mayor and reorganized as follows: MAYOR THOMAS THEODORES VICE MAYOR JILL JAMES HOFFMAN COUNCILMEMBER LINDA PFEIFER COUNCILMEM 3ER HERB WEINER COUNCILMEMBER RAY WITHY Administration: (415) 2894167 Recreation: (415) 289-4189 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Debbie Pagliaro City Clerk FAX NUMBERS: Community Development: (415) 339-2256 Library: (415) 331-7943 Public Works: (415) 289-4138 Town of Muron, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920 — 435-73 77 M I At its December 3, 2014 regular meeting, the Council reorganized, as follows: NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL MAYOR VICE MAYOR COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER s/ Diane Crane lacopi, CMC Tiburon Town Clerk December 8, 2014 FRANK DOYLE ERIN TOLLINI JIM FRASER ALICE FREDERICKS EMMETT O'DONNELL TOWN OF TIBURON DIGEST Regular Meeting 9 ft Tiburon Town Hall Design Review Board 1505 Tiburon Boulevard December 18, 2014 Tiburon, CA 94920 7:00 P.M. AGENDA :11ROWNRIM[ef21 ' CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Cousins, Vice Chair Tollini, Boardmembers Chong, Emberson and Kricensky ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Design Review Board on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Design Review Board 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 Design Review Board agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Any communications regarding an item not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record for that item. STAFF BRIEFING (if any) OLD BUSINESS 1. 2312 SPANISH TRAIL: File No. 21426; Malcolm and Bonnie Wittenberg, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing two- family dwelling, with Variances for reduced front and side yard setbacks. The applicants propose to construct additions to the rear of the existing structure, adding 1,027 square feet to the two-family dwelling. The project would extend to within 3 feet, 2 inches of the front property line, 6 feet, 2 inches of the east side property line and 5 feet, 3 inches of the west side property line, which is less than the 15 foot minimum front yard setback and 8 foot minimum side yard setback required in the R-2 zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 059-201-32. [DW] PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NEW BUSINESS 2. 1920 PARADISE DRIVE: File No. 714108; Town of Tiburon, Owner; Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks Society, Applicant; Site Plan and Architectural Review for installation of gallows wheels and an accompanying plaque adjacent to the Tiburon Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum (Donahue Building) in Shoreline Park. The existing wheels are proposed to be relocated to the west side of the Donahue Building in a portion of the lawn area that would be excavated for the installation of the wheels and the planting of surrounding vegetation. In addition, a 3'-3" tall plaque would be installed along the paved pathway adjacent to the wheels. Assessor's Parcel No. 059-163-01. [KO] Design Review Board December 18, 2014 Page 1 3. 173 BLACKFIELD DRIVE: File No. 714128; J. Michael Phelps, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for conversion of an existing attached garage into living space and exterior alterations to an existing single-family dwelling. The applicants propose to convert a 264 square foot one -car garage into living space, which would include a new bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. Other improvements include two new small windows on the south elevation and one new window on the front elevation. Assessor's Parcel No. 034-111-05. [KO] 4. 1860 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE: File No. 714131; Amalfi West, LLC, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to a previously approved new single-family dwelling, with a Floor Area Exception. The proposed revisions would expand the previously -approved residence by expanding or converting under -floor areas into habitable space. The gross floor area of the residence would be increased to a total of 4,306 square feet, which would require a floor area exception of approximately 307 square feet. Assessor's Parcel No. 059-042-11. [KO] MINUTES 5. Regular Meeting of December 4, 2014 ADJOURNMENT Design Review Board December 18, 2014 Page 2 THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014 HAS BEEN CANCELLED THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TILL BE THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED. MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 ALL ITEMS FROM THE DECEMBER 10, 2014 AGENDA WILL BE CARRIED OVER AND HEARD ON THAT DATE DXN WATROUS, SECRETARY NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION The regular Town Council Meeting on January 7, 2015 has been cancelled. N THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, January 21, 2015, at 7:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers located at 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon CA 94920. DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK Posted at Town Hall cc: The Ark and Marin Independent Journal O LEAGUE -CITIESFORN [A December 10, 2014 INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS? SPECIAL ELECTION FOR OPEN AT -LARGE POSITIONS The Executive Committee of the League of California Cities invites applications from elected officials interested in serving in one of three recently vacated at -large director positions on the board of directors. Two of the at -large positions have two-year terms; one has a one-year term. This unprecedented number of vacancies on the 49 -member board arose from the recent election of one at -large director to the position of League second vice president, the election of another director to the NLC board of directors, and the end of the third at -large director's city term of office. The League board of directors consists of the League officers (President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Immediate Past President), a representative from each of the League's 16 divisions, a representative from each of the League's 11 functional departments, the mayors or designees of the mayors of the 10 largest cities by population (listed as Large City appointments), and 12 at -large positions, at least one of which shall be a small city representative (under 10,000 population). City officials serving on the National League of Cities Board of Directors also serve on the League of California Cities Board of Directors for the duration of their term on the National League board (two-year term). Travel expenses to attend League board meetings are reimbursed by the League. The League board of directors typically meets on a quarterly basis at locations throughout the state and at the Annual Conference. Nominees are expected to make a commitment to attend all meetings. The deadline for submission of applications is Midnight, Friday, January 2, 2015. The Executive Committee of the board of directors will review all applications and informational materials and select a number of finalists to interview. All finalists will be asked to interview with the Executive Committee in person on Friday, January 23, 2015 in Sacramento orsuch other location as is determined to be more convenient for the applicants. The at -large finalists will be contacted by email with their interview time and interview location. Those at -large candidates who are not interviewed will be contacted with our regrets by both email and regular mail. Please note that your application for at -large director will be considered for this Special Election only. If you are interested in applying for at -large director or 2nd vice president for the 2015-2016 board of directors, please submit an application again in March when the information and forms for the 2015-2016 Application Period is announced. At the February 19-20, 2015 board meeting, the full board of directors will consider and make the final decision on the Executive Committee's recommendations for filling the three at -large director positions. If you are interested in submitting your application, please provide the information requested on the enclosed Application Form, and attach a bio/resume and letters of endorsement to the League's Sacramento headquarters on or before Midnight, Friday, January 2, 2015. Please review the position description for "Director Job Description" attached to the nomination form for at -large Director. Questions and applications should be referred to League staff Mimi Sharpe at (916) 658-8232 or m s harpe (cDcacities. ora League of California Cities DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION` This is a responsible position involving serving on the board of directors of the non-profit League of California Cities. In accordance with the bylaws of the League and the policies of the board, directors have the following collective and individual responsibilities: General Governance Responsibilities: • Determine and support the organization's vision, mission and core beliefs • Select the chief executive. Support the executive and review his or her performance • Ensure adequate revenues and approve a budget for effective management of the revenues • Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the annual financial statements and the budget • Participate in grassroots activities in support of the League's strategic priorities • Support League ballot measure fundraising activities for CITIPAC and individual campaigns and contribute personally and through invitations to others. • Determine, monitor, and strengthen the organization's programs and services • Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board meetings • Attend all board and general membership meetings, including periodic meetings by conference call, and notify the Executive Director of any planned or emergency absence and the reason for it. (Board members are only allowed three consecutive absencesl. • Serve on the nominating or other committees and offer to take on special assignments Ethical Responsibilities • Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability • Use your League position responsibly, e.g. do not imply League support of private or city positions or seek favor by virtue of your role as a board member. • Perform Board duties in good faith and with such care as necessary to promote the best interests of the League • Become familiar with and follow conflict of interest legal requirements and policies to promote confidence in the League's decision-making • Disclose potential conflicts of interest prior to voting on any matter before the Board Communication Responsibilities • Facilitate two-way communication between the League and city officials within your sphere of influence (your own city, neighboring cities, division, department, caucus, policy committee, etc.). • Assume responsibility for interpreting board policy to the membership. Ensure the League speaks with "one voice" once the board has made a decision. Division and department representatives should report back directly on a regular basis. • Ensure that board members are aware of the views of city officials throughout the state • Attend all appropriate division, department, or general membership meetings • Seek out city officials who have the potential to strengthen the League and encourage their participation in their division, on the League board, etc. Expense Reimbursement Board members receive no compensation, however, normal travel expenses (e.g., room, travel and meals), except for the Annual Conference, are either paid by the League or reimbursed. Any payments or reimbursements must be reported as required by the FPPC. The League will supply the information necessary to do so. Approved by the board of directors July 2010 LEAGUE E'N1�1� OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AT -LARGE DIRECTOR SPECIAL ELECTION League of California Cities 2014-2015 Board of Directors 3 Open At -large Seats APPLICATION FORM This form must be submitted by the Applicant. Attach additional pages as needed. Letters of Endorsement/support may be included, but must be sent along no later than Midnight, January 2, 2015. Required Information : [please make sure to provide an "active" email address and contact phone number] Name: Title: City Hall Add Cell Phone No.: Email Address: Date Current Term Expires: City Imposed Term Limits?—YES—NO Years in office? If eligible, Nominee's next election Nominee's Former Elected or Appointed Positions:, YOUR PREVIOUS STATE LEAGUEINLC INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPATION (Please list current/previous positions and dates of service) WILL YOU COMMIT THE NECESSARY TIME AND ENERGY TO THE POSITION? (Includes 5 board meetings — four two-day meetings and a meeting at Annual Conference; in addition to possible board conference calls AND a willingness to serve on the board nominating and other committees) YES, without qualification Unsure NO Comments: SEE NEXT PAGE WHY SHOULD YOU BE CHOSEN FOR AN AT -LARGE DIRECTOR (USE EXTRA PAGES IF NECESSARY)? NOTE: Your submission of this application will be considered for these three open at -large seats ONLY. If you wish to run for at -large director for 2015-2016 board of directors, , please submit again when that application period is announced (tentatively the first of March 2015. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE "Director Job Description" ATTACHED TO THIS NOMINATION FORM. PLEASE RETURN NOMINATION FORM (with resume or bio, if available) BEFORE MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY, January 2, 2095 to: League of California Cities Attn: Mimi Sharpe 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 msharpe(a)cacities.org FAX: Attn: Mimi Sharpe 916-658-8240