HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2017 POST Full Agenda PacketTOWN OF TIBURON Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall Parks, Open Space &Trails Commission
1505 Tiburon Boulevard January 17`x', 2017
Tiburon, CA 94920 6:00 PM
AGENDA
PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Winkler, Vice-Chair Allen, Commissioners Feldman, McMullen, Thier
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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
1. Approval of Minutes—Meeting of September 20, 2016
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
ACTION ITEMS
1. Proposal from Richardson Bay Audubon Center to install signage at Richardson Bay
along the waterfront.
2. Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Subcommittee will report on progress up to date.
ADJOURNMENT
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GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMATION
ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting,
please contact the Planning Division at (415) 435-7390. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the
Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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and staff reports are also available on the Tiburon website (www.townoftiburo L.org) no later than 5:00 PM on the
Friday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
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members regarding any item on this agenda, including agenda-related documents produced by the Town after
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inspection at Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard,Tiburon,CA 94920.
Upon request, the Town will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS
Public Hearings and Action Items provide the general public and interested parties an opportunity to give testimony
on agenda items typically involving an action or recommendation of the Commission.If you challenge any decision
in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing, or in
written correspondence delivered to the Parks,Open Space&Trails Commission at or prior to the Public Hearing.
GUIDELINES FOR TIME LIMITS ON PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Parks,Open Space&Trails Commission's general meeting procedure and time limit guidelines are as follows:
StaffReport Presentation—5 to 10 minutes
Parks,Open Space&Trails Commission questions to staff
Applicant's presentation(if any)—10 to 15 minutes
Public Testimony(depending on the number of speakers)—3 minutes for each speaker
Members of the audience may not allocate their testimony time to other speakers
Time limits may be modified at the discretion of the Chairman
Interested members of the public may speak on any item on the agenda.
TIMING OF ITEMS ON AGENDA
While the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission attempts to hear all items in order as stated on the agenda, it
reserves the right to take items out of order.No set times are assigned to items appearing on the Parks, Open Space
Trails Commission agenda.
NOTE: ALL MEETINGS ARE AUDIO RECORDED
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Agenda Item: 1
STAFF PO.
To: Members of the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission
From: Department of Public Works
Subject:Interpretive Signage for Richardson Bay
BACKGROUND
The Town of Tiburon received a proposal from Richardson Bay Audubon Center to install five
informative signs in Blackie's Pasture and Richardson Bay Lineal Park. The purpose of the signs
is to inform the public about the significance of Richardson Bay as a natural resource as well as
provide information about the wildlife inhabiting its waters. The signs would be to be located
along the waterfront between Blackie's Pasture and Rock Hill Drive. The style is similar to that
of the existing Tiburon Peninsula Historic Trail signs that are located along the waterfront.
DISCUSSION
For the Commission's consideration; a proposal is attached to this staff report as Exhibit 1 and
draft signage is attached as Exhibit 2.
FORMAT
1. Staff will introduce the item.
2. Representatives from the Audubon Center will give a presentation describing the project.
3. POST Commissioners may ask questions from the Audubon Center and Town representatives.
4. Public comments will be solicited.
5. The POST Commission will decide what action to take.
END
Exhibit 1
INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE FOR RICHARDSON BAY
Proposal for the Department of Public Works, Tiburon
01/03/17
Prepared by Helene Marsh and Paige MacLeod, Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Proposal
We propose that Richardson Bay Audubon Center and the Town of Tiburon work together to
install interpretive signage at Richardson Bay along the waterfront. The purpose of the signs
would be to inform the public about the significance of Richardson Bay as a natural resource in
the Community and within California, as well as providing some information about the wildlife
that uses the Bay. This would help to connect residents with their environment, which in turn
can lead to greater ownership and protection of community resources.
Background
Every weekend, thousands of Tiburon and Marin residents and other visitors come to Blackie's
Pasture, McKegney Green and the waterfront along Tiburon Boulevard for recreational
purposes. Many are children who come to participate in sports, ride their bicycles or stroll with
their parents; others are adults who exercise on foot or bicycles with or without dogs. This area
is a very important natural resource for Tiburon and the larger community. However, most
people are unlikely to know about the significance of Richardson Bay nor about the wildlife in
the Bay.
Richardson Bay is a 900 acre sanctuary managed by the Richardson Bay Audubon Center, part
of Audubon California. It has been designated an Important Bird Area as it provides critical
habitat for water birds as well as other wildlife. The Bay is closed to boat traffic between Oct.1
and March 31 to prevent disturbances to wintering and migrating waterbirds. Additional
information about the importance of Richardson Bay can be found at:
http://richardsonbay.audubon.org/important-bird-areas-15
Currently the interpretive signage to inform visitors about Richardson Bay is significantly
Iacking.There are two old structures near the ponds of Richardson Bay Sanitary District that
each have two interpretive signs. The structures themselves have deteriorated to such an
extent that the signs are no longer legible.
Location of Proposed Signs
Five signs are proposed:
Signs 1 and 5 would provide Information about Richardson Bay located at the main entrances
to the waterfront area (see stars on the map below).
Signs 2, 3 and 4 would provide information about the wildlife and habitat, located where
people can stop to enjoy the view. One option would be near the Sanitary District (see below).
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Informational Sign Content
Staff working for Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Audubon California would be responsible
for developing the sign content. Two types of signs are envisaged:
Signs 1 and 5, located at two of the entrances of the waterfront area would provide some
information on the history and significance of Richardson Bay within the San Francisco Bay
area and the pacific flyway.
Signs 2,3 and 4 would provide information about the habitat and wildlife of Richardson Bay.
Preliminary sign content is provided on a separate document titled "Draft Signage for
Richardson Bay".
Sign Design
We recommend using a style similar the Tiburon Peninsula Historic Trail Signs that are currently
located along the waterfront. These are metal framed with an insert sheet that can be replaced.
Tiburon Peninsula Historic Trail Sign
Metal Framed Horizontal Sign positioned at an
angle that can be read from above. Provides
maximum view enjoyment. The frame could be
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Example of a sign design similar to the
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Sign Costs -A joint venture
Based on preliminary research, we anticipate that the cost of each sign including metal frame
and mount will be $2000-$3,000 depending on size. The expensive components of this style of
sign are the metal frame and mount. Therefore, the cost of the signs themselves will be in the
10,000-$15,000 range. The replaceable aluminum sheet on which the information is printed is
expected to last 7-10yrs and costs $500-$600. Audubon CA will undertake sourcing the funds
to produce the signs, frames and mounts.
We would like to request that the Town of Tiburon Department of Public Works take on the work
and costs associated with preparing the surfaces where the signs will be mounted (using
decomposed granite or concrete as deemed appropriate by the Town) and positioning them in
the ground.
Preliminary Time-frame
1. The Department of Public Works would present this proposal to the Parks and Open Space
Trail Commission at their Jan.17, 2017 meeting. Helene and Paige will attend to speak to
the Commission about the project.
2. Assuming approval of the project by POST, Department of Public Works puts the item onto
the Town of Tiburon Council meeting agenda for February 1. Helene and Paige will attend
the meeting to speak to Council.
3. Seek and obtain funding by June 30.
4. Approve content for the signs by March 30.
5. Design signs and obtain design approval by May 30.
6. Put signs into production July 2017.
7. Hand over the signs to the Town for installation August 2017.
Exhibit 2
DRAFT
SIGNAGE
FOR
RICHARDSON
BAY
Subject Signs
1 &
5
Richardson
Bay
History
Purpose To
describe
the
unique
ecosystem
in
Richardson
bay
including
complex
fisheries,
diverse
mollusk,
bird,
and
marine
mammal
populations;
also
the
conservation
history
of
the
area.
Graphic
Categories
s
Landscape/
animal
photographs
Possible
Graphics
Surf
scoter,
pacific
herring,
harbor
seal
snapshots
Maps Inset
identifying
Richardson
Bay
within
larger
San
Francisco
Bay
Location
Comments Exhibit
touches
on
universal
concepts
of
home
and
Sign
1
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or
on
bridge
at
Blackie'
s
Pasture,
facing
towards
Richardson
Bay
shelter
Sign
5
at
entrance
to
waterfront
where
San
Rafael
Ave
meets
Tiburon
Blvd
View North
to
south
view
of
Richardson
Bay
Subject
5
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Sign
2
Tidal
Habits
in
Richardson
Bay
Purpose To
describe
the
designation
as
Important
Bird
Area
and
the
large
number
of
birds
that
stop
to
rest
and
feed
during
the
winter
months
Graphic
Categories
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animal
photographs
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Graphics
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and
Bufflead
raft
snapshot
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identifying
San
Francisco
Bay
within
the
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Pacific
Flyway
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touches
on
universal
concepts
of
rest
and
Location
food
On
the
waterfront
at
Richardson
Bay
Sanitary
District
View Southwestern
view
of
Richardson
Bay
Subject Sign
3
Diversity
of
Wildlife
on
Richardson
Bay
Purpose
q
To
describe
the
numbers
of
birds
and
other
wildlife
utilizing
the
bay
and
the
importance
of
annual
watercraft
closure
of
the
area
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Maps None Comments
Location
Exhibit
touches
on
universal
concepts
of
safety
and
community
On
the
waterfront
at
Richardson
Bay
Sanitary
District
View Southwestern
view
of
Richardson
Bay
Subject
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4
Conservation
Science
in
Richardson
Bay
Purpose To
describe
the
many
partnerships
current)
working
in
the
bay
as
well
as
Audubon'
s
work
in
y
conservation
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Categories Landscape/
animal
photographs
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Possible
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in
the
field;
oystercatcher
chicks;
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4
tidal
mudflats
Maps None Comments
Location
Exhibit
touches
on
universal
concepts
of
protection
and
home
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the
waterfront
at
Richardson
Bay
Sanitary
District
View Southwestern
view
of
Richardson
Bay
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Agenda Item: 2
STAFF PO.
To: Members of the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission
From: Department of Public Works
Subject:Bicycle Pedestrian Education Subcommittee Report
BACKGROUND
At the POST meeting of September 20, 2016,the Commission appointed Vice Chair Allen and
Commissioner Thier to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Ad-hoc Subcommittee to work with
interested parties to develop a bicycle, pedestrian and driver education program. The
subcommittee held a public workshop on November 29, 2016 and received public input on the
topic.
DISCUSSION
Subcommittee members will report on progress up to date.
END
MINUTES NO. 34 (DRAFT)
PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION
September 20,2016
Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall---Council Chambers
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Winkler at 6:00 p.m.,Tuesday, September 20,2016 in the
Town Hall Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, 1 st Floor, Tiburon, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Winkler, Vice-Chair Allen, Commissioners Feldman, McMullen, Thier
Absent: None
Ex-Officio: Pat Barnes, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer
Dmitriy Lashkevich, Associate Engineer
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
MINUTES
Minutes of the March 29, 2016 meeting were approved as submitted by a vote of 4-0.
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
Director Barnes introduced Dmitriy Lashkevich, Associate Engineer.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for Fiscal Year 2016—2017.
M/S (Allen/Thier) to re-elect Chair Winkler. Motion carried 4-0.
M/S (Feldman/Thier)to re-elect Vice-Chair Allen. Motion carried 4-0.
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2. Referral from Town Council Regarding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Training
Program.
Director Barnes distributed the adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and explained
that at the Council meeting of July 20th, 2016, the Town Council adopted the updated
BPMP. In adopting the Plan, the Council requested strengthening the section on
education programs". On August 17, 2016, Staff brought an item back to Council
regarding bicycle education and safety programs. At that meeting, Council directed POST
to begin that effort. Council direction to POST is as follows:
a.Re-engage with their partners in the training programs and develop an ongoing,
sustainable training program for bicycle and pedestrian safety.
b.Work with interested parties in researching options and best practices for the
development of community education campaigns focused on bicycle and pedestrian
safety.
C.Report to Town Council periodically on the progress of the program development.
Director Barnes stated that staff's recommendation was for the Commission to appoint a
two-member ad-hoc subcommittee to study the issue and make formal recommendations
to the full Commission, and for the Commission to provide initial direction to this
subcommittee at this time.
Public Comment:
G Kathy MacLeod stated that public training and outreach was needed before enforcement.
Stated that more signs would be useful to remind and inform all road users be aware of
one another. The Town does not have a bike shop and if there was one more people
would ride bikes.
Angela McNerney stated that she noticed an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
There was not enough education regarding rights and responsibilities. Wants to get the
word out.
Bruce Abbott states that there are more bicycles on the roads and that the Town should
adopt the right rules and take the right measures to keep bikes and cars separate for safety.
Stated that there have been accidents on Greenwood Beach Road.
Regarding the proposed ad-hoc subcommittee, Commissioner Thier asked whether a
budget was allocated for the subcommittee. Director Barnes explained that there was
currently no budget allocated. Vice Chair Allen suggested reaching out to the Police
Department, Bike Train and look into utilizing signs to educate the public. Chair Winkler
proposed to appoint himself to the sub-committee but withdrew when commissioner
Thier expressed interest.
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It was moved, seconded and unanimously approved to appoint Vice Chair Allen and
Commissioner Thier to the Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Education ad-hoc subcommittee for
a duration of not to exceed 6 months.
3. Review of Ad-Hoc Subcommittees: Consider Sunset or Other Action.
McKegney Green Subcommittee.
It was moved, seconded and unanimously approved to sunset the committee immediately.
Trails Subcommittee: It was moved, seconded and unanimously approved to re-authorize
this subcommittee for up to one year to complete its tasks, with an automatic sunset date
of September 20, 2017.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
PETER WINKLER, CHAIR
Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission
ATTEST:
PATRICK BARNES, ACTING SECRETARY
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