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Home My WebLink AboutTC Agd Pkt 2015-07-01 (2)TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Town Council Meeting July 1, 2015 Agenda Item: -I STAFF REPORT To: From: Subject: Reviewed By: Mayor and Members of the Town Council Office of the Town Clerk Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Town Boards, Commissions and Committees s; ' BACKGROUND As reported at the June 3, 2015 regular meeting, there are currently three vacancies on the Town's Heritage & Arts Commission. Two of the vacancies resulted from the resignations, in March, of Commissioners Patti Pickett (who accepted a job with the Town) and Phillip Ramirez (who decided not to seek another term). A third vacancy resulted from the recent resignation of Sandra Chin due to other professional commitments. Advertising for the first two vacancies resulted in two applicants --Victoria Fong and Kenna Norris --who will be interviewed by the Council tonight. Ms. Fong previously served on the Belvedere -Tiburon Library Agency Board and currently serves on the Library's art committee. The second applicant, Kenna Norris, is herself an artist who has exhibited at Town Hall and was interviewed for a vacancy last year. She continues to have an interest in the goals and mission of the commission. The third vacancy is currently being advertised and the Town Clerk will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Town Council: 1. Consider making appointments to the Commission tonight, to fill up to two of the three vacancies; or 2. Continue the item and direct staff to continue to accept applications and schedule interviews for the vacancies on the Heritage & Arts Commission at an upcoming Council meeting. Exhibits: a) Special vacancy notice for the Heritage & Arts Commission - June 2015 b) Special vacancy notice for the Heritage & Arts Commission - April 2015 Town Council N ccr.ing JulyL7015 c) Letter of interest and application of Victoria Fong d) Letter of interest and related materials from Kenna Norris Prepared By: Diane Crane Iacopi, Town Clerk I 01.V of TIMI IRON Nge 2 of 2 TOWN OF TIBURON SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE On Town Commissions, Boards & Committees June 2015 HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION - (Statutory Authority: Section 13B-2 of Tiburon Municipal Code) Purpose: The Heritage & Arts Commission works to preserve and protect those buildings, sites, works of art and other objects which have special historical, cultural or aesthetic character or interest to the Tiburon Peninsula. Appointees serve staggered, four-year terms. The Commission establishes educational programs and awards focusing on the unique history of the area. The Commission works on special community projects and events and is interested in planning events that would provide a forum for local artists to showcase their work. Qualifications: Town Council Resolution No. 31-2014 states that the commission shall be comprised of nine (9) members whose qualifications shall be as follows: Five (5) members must be residents of the Town of Tiburon; Four (4) members may be residents of any part of the greater Tiburon Peninsula (comprised of the Town of Tiburon, City of Belvedere, and any unincorporated area including Paradise Drive and the Strawberry/Eagle Rock/Bay Vista area). Applicants shall have the interest, desire, and time available to help promote projects related to the history and art of the Tiburon Peninsula. A formal art/history background is preferred but not required. The vacancy has occurred as follow: Appointee Date Appointed Date Resigned Term Expires Sandra Chin March 2015 June 2015 February 2019 Interested residents can pick up an application at Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, or download an application at www.tmtwofiiburon.org (link is under "Resident" / "Useful Forms"). Call Town Clerk Diane Crane Iacopi at 415-435-7377 for more information. Deadline for Receipt of Applications: June 30, 2015 (position open until filled) Notice Posted at Town Hall Published in The Ark on June 17, 2015 Courtesy copy to Marin Independent Journal k L tr_` f- (a) TOWN OF TIBURON SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE On Town Commissions, Boards & Committees April 2015 HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION - (Statutory Authority: Section 13B-2 of Tiburon Municipal Code) Purpose: The Heritage & Arts Commission works to preserve and protect those buildings, sites, works of art and other objects which have special historical, cultural or aesthetic character or interest to the Tiburon Peninsula. Appointees serve staggered, four-year terms. The Commission establishes educational programs and awards focusing on the unique history of the area. The Commission works on special community projects and events and is interested in planning events that would provide a forum for local artists to showcase their work. Qualifications: Town Council Resolution No. 31-2014 states that the commission shall be comprised of nine (9) members whose qualifications shall be as follows: Five (5) members must be residents of the Town of Tiburon; Four (4) members may be residents of any part of the greater Tiburon Peninsula (comprised of the Town of Tiburon, City of Belvedere, and any unincorporated area including Paradise Drive and the Strawberry/Eagle Rock/Bay Vista area). Applicants shall have the interest, desire, and time available to help promote projects related to the history and art of the Tiburon Peninsula. A formal art/history background is preferred but not required. There are two existing vacancies: Appointee Date Appointed Date Resigned Term Expires 1) Phillip Ramirez April 2013 April 2015 February 2015 2) Patti Pickett July 2014 April 2015 February 2016 Interested residents can pick up an application at Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, or download an application at 1,111'w. townof iburon. org (link is under "Resident Forms"). Call Town Clerk Diane Crane Iacopi at 415-435-7377 for more infor Deadline for Receipt of Applications: May 13, 2015 Notice Posted at Town Hall Published in The Ark on April 29 & May 6, 2015 April 28, 2015 To: Diane lacopi, Town Clerk Re: Application to Heritage & Arts Commission From: Victoria Fong, applicant D APR 2.; LU i� J TOWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON I will be abroad from May 11 to June 2, 2015. Any consideration would be appreciated. Thank you, c ) APR 23 1U'i6 TOWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON Instructions and Application to Serve on a Town Board, Commission or Committee The Town Council considers appointments to various Town boards, commissions and committees throughout the year due to term expirations and unforeseen vacancies. In an effort to broaden participation by local residents in Tiburon's governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your interest in serving the Town in some capacity. Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both pages of this form and returning it to Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon CA 94920, or fax it to (415)435-2438. Copies of the application will be forwarded to the Town Council and an informal interview will be scheduled when a vacancy occurs. Your application will remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year. Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community. Diane Crane Iacopi Town Clerk * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AREAS OF INTEREST Please Indicate Your Area(s) of Interest in Numerical Order (#1 Being the Greatest Interest) PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW HERITAGE & ARTS LIBRARY # PARKS & OPEN SPACE # RECREATION # DISASTER PREPAREDNESS # MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING # BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1 2.1 PERSONAL DATA Only computer-generated or typewritten copy will be accepted; Attach separate pages, including resumes and cover letters, if necessary. NAME: victoria Fong MAILING ADDRESS: 182 Stewart Drive TELEPHONE: Home: 4j3-4b/b Work: Fax No. 435-4676 PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOC. (If applicable)iteea Heights 'Tiburon molls TIBURON RESIDENT: (Years) 3 DATE SUBMITTED: April 28, 2015 REASONS FOR SELECTING YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST Appreciate Tiburon's history and culture; Value community voluntarism; Want to preserve, maintain, collect and disseminate history of the Tiburon Peninsula; Like to encourage, educate and share the love of arts. APPLICABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Strong community involvement and service; Worked with diverse groups of people on projects. Currently on Art Committee, Belvedere -Tiburon Library. Past experience in Tib: Bel -Tib Library Agency Board, TPC Board of Governors, Tib Peninsula Soccer League Board, Reed Hts Tib Knolls HOA Board, parents' boards in various schools. Experience & leadership on boards outside of Tiburon: California Library Services Bd, Marin County Lib Commission, The Bancroft Lib Council of Friends, UCB Library Advisory Bd, Buck Center Advisory Bd, Driftwood --Marin Fdn, Marin Charitable Association. Town Hall Use J Date Application Received: G1 0 " /S Interview Date: rt) /42 Appointed to: (Commission, Board or Committee) (Date) Date Term Expires: Length of Term: 2 KENNA NORRIS 101 Howard Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920 415 699 7907 kennaknorris@gmail.com June 5, 2015 JUN 0 nib TOWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON To The Tiburon Town Council, I would like to express my great interest in volunteering with the Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission. You may recall that I interviewed with you all for the position last year, and I am thrilled that there are additional openings! I have discussed the commission with Joan, Diane and Patti and have a solid understanding of the goals and responsibilities. I have been a Tiburon resident for four years and have been very activity in the community. I love our town and take pride in participating in activities that benefit it. I have two young boys and frequently volunteer in their schools and with Bookmarks, supporting youth programs at the Tiburon library. Additionally, I am the Del Mar Neighborhood Board Vice President- managing our median rejuvenation fund-raising and implementation, annual association events, and recruitment on the board and association. I have attached my resume listing my creative/advertising background, artist exhibitions and volunteer work. Since we met, I exhibited my collection of oil paintings, "By the Sea 1 Coastal Landscapes and Abstracts", at Tiburon Town Hall. Being an artist and having shown my work at Tiburon Town Hall gives me special insight into the artist recruitment and the receptions. I have attached a photo summary of my Town Hall opening reception. Thank you for your consideration, Kenna Norris KENNA NORRIS 101 Howard Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920 415 699 7907 kennaknorris@gmail.com Work History 20 Years in Creative Management: Clif Bar, Havas, AKQA and McCann Erickson Award-winning artist with work in galleries and private collections, and online on serenaandlily.com, etsy.com/shop/KennallorrisArt and goldengatemarinart. Education Dominican University, San Rafael, MBA UC Berkeley, BS Business Artist Exhibitions "Creative Spark", Veteran's Memorial Hall, San Rafael, February 1, 2015- June 1, 2015 "By the Sea 1 Coastal Landscapes and Abstracts". Tiburon Town Hall, August 6 - October 3, 2014 "Wine Tasting & Art Event", Pottery Barn, Corte Madera, May 10, 2014 "The Spirit of Place", Rock Hill Gallery, Tiburon; October 19 - November 26, 2013 "Fresh Art", Marin Society of Artists Gallery, Ross, July 7 - August 3, 2013 Organizations Golden Gate -Marin Artists (National League of American Pen Women), Treasurer Bookmarks, benefitting The Belvedere -Tiburon Public Library Dedication to Special Education, Marin County Del Mar Neighborhood Association, Vice President www.kennanorris.com www.facebook.com/norriskenna KENNA NORRIS ,=. 1,...: 1 r ._. . . . ...... i 1-x • -1 • . ' • • 7 1 11' TOWN OF TIBURON k1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Town Council Meeting July 1, 2015 Agenda Item: 4Z-3 STAFF REPORT To: From: Mayor and Members of the Town Council Office of the Town Manager Subject: Request of Vice Mayor Tollini and Councilmember Fraser for the Town Council to Consider Approval of and Funding for a New Downtown Event Series, Tentatively Entitled "Summer Days an Main", on Four Successive Wednesdays in July and August, 2015 Reviewed By: BACKGROUND Vice Mayor Tollini and Councilmember Fraser are interested in creating new downtown activities to increase its appeal to residents and visitors. The objective is to stimulate downtown vitality while creating occasions for residents to come together in an enjoyable, community ambiance, much like that engendered by Friday Nights on Main over the years. One possibility involves the periodic daytime closure of Main Street to accommodate outdoor street dining and related activities. This was discussed briefly during the Town's budget adoption process, and funds were included in the capital budget for a bollard system to enable Main Street to be closed more often, more efficiently and more attractively to facilitate this objective. Of particular interest is the notion of a mid-day closure to allow outdoor dining on the sidewalks and the street, coupled with music for adults and some activities specifically geared to children. PROPOSAL Vice Mayor Tollini and Councilmember Fraser asked that this idea of a mid-day closure be placed on the Town Council agenda for discussion and direction, hence this report. In particular, they are seeking concurrence on a program in which The Ranch staff, through funding from the Town, would create a new series of Main Street closures entitled "Summer Days on Main". The concept is to close Main Street from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on four Wednesdays this summer (July 22 through August 12). The Vice Mayor and Councilmember Town of Tiburon Staff Report, July 1, 2015 Page 1 would like the Town to contribute to these events on a pilot -program basis, with the hope that demonstrating the success of the concept will enable the event to be recreated in future years with alternative sponsorship to defray most or all of the cost. FINANCIAL IMPACT The estimated cost of conducting four Wednesday closures, complete with music, children's activities and validated parking, is $15,000. Councilmember Fraser and Vice Mayor Tollini would like this funding, plus a contingency of $5,000, to be approved for this purpose. Funds are available in the adopted budget if Council so wishes to allocate it. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Town Council: Discuss the concept of closing Main Street and funding Summer Days on Main for four Wednesdays this summer, and provide direction to staff accordingly. Prepared by: Peggy Curran, Town Manager Town of Tiburon Staff Report, July 1, 2015 Page 2