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MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Fredericks called the regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard,
Tiburon, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Doyle, Fraser, Fredericks, O'Donnell, Tollini
PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Curran, Town Attorney Danforth,
Director of Administrative Services Bigall, Director
of Community Development Anderson, Assistant
Planner O'Malley, Director of Public Works/Town
Engineer Barnes, Police Chief Cronin, Police
Captain Hutton, Management Analyst Creekmore,
Town Clerk Crane Iacopi
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION. IF ANY
Mayor Fredericks said there was no closed session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Town Council Minutes — Adopt Minutes of November 5, 2013 Meeting (Town Clerk
Crane Iacopi)
2. Annual Appointments List —Adopt Annual List of Appointments made by Town Council
in 2014 pursuant to state law (Town Clerk Crane Iacopi)
3. Agreement with Marin Sanitary District No. 5 — Approve Agreement between Town and
Marin Sanitary District No. 5 formalizing practice of mutual waivers of fees and charges
(Town Manager Curran)
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MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 3, as written.
Moved: Fraser, seconded by Tollini
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
ACTION ITEMS: REORGANIZATION OF TOWN COUNCIL
1. Remarks by Outgoing Mayor (Mayor Fredericks)
Mayor Fredericks said she was proud to serve as Mayor over the last year with a Council that had
been responsive, respectful, collaborative, and connected to the community. She said the Town
was experiencing change which would continue into the future. She noted the imminent
retirement of 33 -year veteran Police Captain David Hutton, whom she described as not only a
true community policeman but a civic leader who contributed countless hours to make town
events fun and functional. She also noted the recently -announced retirement of Town Attorney
Ann Danforth who, in addition to her expertise in land use law, has provided guidance to the
Council through many challenging lawsuits while helping to avoid others.
Fredericks listed some of the projects and accomplishments of the Council such as the Tiburon
Boulevard median planting, its ongoing pursuit of undergrounding of utilities; supporting the
County process on the Martha project so Tiburon might keep one of the most iconic sections of
its ridgeline; the formal opening of the Dairy Knoll facility; and implementing strategies to
minimize and reduce pension liabilities while maintaining service levels. She said that the
Council continues the work to control congestion on Tiburon Boulevard.
2. Election of Mayor — The outgoing Mayor will entertain nominations for the Office of
Mayor and conduct the election.
Councilmember O'Donnell said that Frank Doyle was not only a personal friend but was a part of
a family that had served the community well over the years. O'Donnell also said he had the
pleasure of serving with Frank on the Design Review Board, and commended him for the
creative way he had addressed the issues that had come before that board. He also noted that
Frank had gone on to serve on the Planning Commission before being elected to the Town
Council. He especially noted that Frank's approach to solving problems was to "make things
fun".
MOTION: To appoint Frank Doyle as Mayor.
Moved: O'Donnell, seconded by Tollini
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
Town Clerk Crane Iacopi asked for the floor. She said that the Mayor of Freehold, New Jersey
had contacted the Town about the Mayor's appointment, and asked that a resolution be read into
the record.
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The Town Clerk read the text of the document, entitled, "Resolution of the Mayor of the
Borough of Freehold Honoring Francis X. Doyle":
"Whereas, Francis X. Doyle is a former resident of Freehold Township, a graduate of St. Rose of
Lima School, Freehold, New Jersey; Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, New Jersey, and
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts; and
Whereas, Frank Doyle has served his community as a member of the Tiburon Town Council and
as Vice Mayor of the Town of Tiburon, California; and
Whereas, Frank Doyle will [likely] be appointed Mayor of Tiburon at its reorganization meeting
to be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014; and
Whereas, Frank Doyle has been a lifelong friend of this Mayor, having introduced Nolan Higgins
to his wife, the former Christine Seery, over 39 years ago;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that Freehold Borough Mayor J. Nolan Higgins extends his best
wishes and congratulations to his longtime friend, the Honorable Francis X. Doyle as he begins
his term of office as Mayor of the Town of Tiburon, California.
Signed/J. Nolan Higgins, Mayor, November 25, 2014".
Mayor -elect Doyle accepted the resolution from the Town Clerk.
3. Election of Vice Mayor — The new Mayor will conduct the election of Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Fraser said that Councilmember Tollini had served the community as a Planning
Commissioner prior to joining the Town Council. He said that she brought new energy and
vibrancy to her role and that he would like to nominate her to the position of Vice Mayor.
MOTION: To appoint Erin Tollini as Vice Mayor.
Moved: Fraser, seconded by Fredericks
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
4. Town Council Comments — The Council may share any additional comments at this time.
After taking his seat at the dais, Mayor -elect Doyle asked the Council if anyone had any
additional comments.
Councilmember O'Donnell thanked outgoing Mayor Fredericks for her tremendous
representation of the Town on the many regional boards and commissions on which she has
served and continues to serve. He mentioned her Chairmanship of the Transportation Authority
of Marin, the MCCMC Legislative Committee, and others.
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ATTEST:
DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLLitR
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