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TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST
Week of April 2 - 6, 2007
Tiburon
1. Town Calendar - April 2007
2. Memorandum from Curran/Nguyen - re: Tib. Blvd/Stewart Dr.
3. Correspondence from Curran/Nguyen - re: Del Mar Undergr. Project
4. Announcement - Town Council/Homeowners Summit - Sat. 6/2/07
5. Correspondence from CPUC - re: State Video Franchise
6. Invitation - "Step It Up 2007" - Audubon Center - 4/14/07
7. Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - "The Beacon"
Agendas & Minutes
8. Agenda - POSC - 4/10/07
9. Minutes - Design Review Board - 3/15/07
10. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - 4/5/07
11. Meeting Cancellation - Planning Commission - 4/11/07
Regional
a) Western City Magazine - April 2007 *
b) Curb Your Carbon Earth Day Kick-off 4/21/07 *
c) Invitation - 6th Annual Breakfast - Marin First 5 - 5/9/07 *
d) Invitation - Emergency Response Expo - 4/12/07 *
e) Conference Announcement - ABAG Spring Gen Assembly - 4/19/07 *
f) Correspondence from Marin General Hospital- re: Ambulance Diversion *
g) Invitation - Marin Conservation League - Annual Dinner - 4/20/07 *
h) Breath of Life - Newsletter of American Lung Assoc. - Winter 2007 *
i) Announcement - "Bike to Work Day" - 5/17/07
Agendas & Minutes
j) Agenda - Marin Bd. Of Supervisors - 4/3/07
k) Agenda - Marin POSC - 4/5/07
I) Agenda - Special Meeting - Marin Bd. Of Supervisors - 4/9/07
m) Agenda - Marin Bd. Of Supervisors - 4/10/07
* Council Only
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Town of Tiburon
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Town Council
FROM: Peggy Curran, Town Manager
Nicholas Nguyen, Director of Public WOrkS~
CC: BPAC, Michael Cronin, Scott Anderson
SUBJECT: Tiburon Blvd and Stewart Drive Intersection Improvement - Caltrans'
Support
DATE: April 4, 2007
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Over the past years and since a 2001 traffic circulation study was conducted for Tiburon Blvd,
the intersection of Tiburon Blvd and Stewart Drive has been identified as an opportunity for
traffic and pedestrian safety improvement
This intersection is located on State right of way and has several roadway features that have
raised concems for the Town, its Traffic Safety Committee (TSC), and the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). These features include significant traffic volumes,
limited sight lines due to a horizontal curve and vertical curve (i.e. cresting of the road), no night
time illumination, and opposing vehicle and pedestrian movements.
Members of the TSC and BPAC, such as the former Chief of Police, Matt Odetto, and Ralph
Leighton, have worked diligently over the years with Caltrans to move this intersection
improvement project up its priority lisl. But because the intersection does not meet certain traffic
safety warrants and thresholds, it has been difficult. Caltrans suggested that the Town propose
a project and fund il. They would provide an encroachment pennil.
Public Works is happy infonn the Council that after a recent meeting with Caltrans and its senior
staff, Caltrans has chosen to re-prioritize this improvement project and will be funding the
majority of il. This is a significant achievement and tum of events for the Town in its effort to
enhance traffic and pedestrian safety at one of its most challenging intersections.
Their proposal consists of replacing a non-functioning traffic/street light for illumination, new
pedestrian waming signs, and innovative in-ground crosswalk flashing beacons. Construction is
not anticipated to begin until late in the 2008/09 fiscal year. In accordance with their policies,
Caltrans is requesting a Town contribution of one-third the cost of the proposed traffic/street
light which is about $12,600. All other costs will be bome by Caltrans. It seeks commitment from
the Town for this contribution by April 30", 2007. It is our intention to make this commitment to
Caltrans unless Council wishes to direct otherwise.
Caltrans' letter infonning us of their decision is attached for your reference, as well as a letter
from BPAC supporting the project.
STATE OFCALIFORNIA~BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY ARNOLD SCHW ARZENEGGER Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ~U[ur(~ ~
111 GRAND AVENUE
P. O. BOX 23360
OAKLAND, CA 94612 MAR 2 8 Z007 ;.
PHONE (510) 286-6345 JFlex your power!
FAX (510) 286-5903 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WOR'!S energy efficient!
TTY (800) 735-2929 roWN OF TlBURON
March 22, 2007
Mr. Nicholas Nguyen
Director of Public Works/Town Engineer
Town of Tiburon
15055 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Mr. Nguyen:
This is to follow up on our previous letter and our meeting with the Town on January 25, 2007,
regarding pedestrian safety issues at the intersection of State Route 131 (Tiburon Boulevard) and
Steward Drive in the Town of Tiburon. We have collected and reviewed vehicular and
pedestrian volumes, and examined the accident history at this location. Weare pleased to share
with you our findings, field observations, and recommendations.
Our investigation indicates that safety lighting could be beneficial at this location given the
special condition created by the combination of the horizontal and vertical curves to the west of
the intersection. The existing defunct street light in the northwest comer of the intersection is not
owned by Caltrans; does not meet State standards; and thus cannot be used to provide the needed
safety lighting. New lighting at this intersection will need to be designed and furnished per
current State standards. In accordance with State policy, the intersection lighting must be
financed jointly by the State and local jurisdiction, in this case, the Town of Tiburon. Since this
is aT-intersection, the Town's share will be one-third of the costs of installation, operation, and
maintenance. The estimated cost for the intersection lighting (including removal of the existing
defunct street light) is $37,800; therefore, the Town's share is about $12,600, including design
and construction administration costs.
Additional proposed improvements at this location, to be funded entirely by Caltrans, include
pedestrian-activated in-roadway warning lights (lRWL) at the crosswalk, overhead flashing
beacons facing traffic in both directions, and ladder markings at the existing crosswalk, as shown
on the attached plan.
As discussed in our meeting, these improvements can be included in a single project. Upon
receipt of written commitment from the Town for funding of its pro-rata share of the safety
lighting costs by April 30, 2007, we can initiate design of the project for construction in fiscal
year 08/09, subject to programming and approval by the California Transportation Commission.
"Caltrans improves mobility across California"
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IMPROVEMEN .'.
ROUTE 131/STE T PLAN
MRN 131 ~ART DRIVE
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Town ofTiburon . 1505 Tiburon Boulevard. Tiburon, CA 94920 . P. 415.435.7373 E 415.435.2438 . www.ci.tiburon.ca.us
March 30, 2007
Town Council, Town of Tiburon Tom Gram
1505 Tiburon Blvd. Mayor
Tiburon CA 94920 .. ...-.........
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To the Mayor and all Tiburon Town Council members, Vice Mayor
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Miles Berger
The intersection ofTiburon Bl. (California State Highway 13 I) and Stewart Drive has Councilmember
posed dangers to local pedestrians and bicyclists for decades, with many auto accidents. , . . . . . , . , . . .
occurring as a result of poor sight lines, poor lighting, and/or no signalization. It is Alice Fredericks
fortunate that no pedestrian has been hurt or killed at this problematic intersection to Councilmember
date, but one has the feeling that it is only a matter oftime--unless something is done . . . , . . . . . . . . .
to improve the intersection. Ironically, Caltrans deemed the intersection unfit in the C Pau\Smit~
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past for full signalization in large part because if its poor sight lines.
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Through the sustained efforts of the local homeowner's association (Reed Heights /
Tiburon Knolls), the Tiburon Police Department (especially former Chief Matthew Margaret A. Curran
Odetto), and the Town's Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Caltrans Town Manager
recently has responded to this issue in a letter dated March 22, 2007, with a proposal
that we strongly support-namely that:
]) Caltrans would remove sub-standard, non-functioning lighting and replace it
with lighting of the intersection that is up to current California State standards
(requiring a contribution by the Town of an estimated $12,600), and
2) Caltrans would install and fully pay for pedestrian-activated, in-roadway
warning lights with overhead flashing beacons (essential because of the poor
sight lines of the intersection).
This is an opportunity not to be missed. Caltrans is proposing a significant upgrade to
improve the safety of Town residents and visitors, at an affordable cost to the Town.
We strongly urge the Town of Tiburon to provide Caltrans a written commitment for
funding the Town's share of the project before the deadline requested-April 30, 2007.
All members of the Tiburon BP AC have reviewed and approved this letter bye-mail.
. lips, Chair
BicyclelPedestrian Advisory Committee
eggy Curran, Town Manager, and Nicholas Nguyen, Director of Public Works
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Town ofTiburon . 1505 Tiburoo Boulevard' Tiburon, CA 94920 . P. 415.435.7373 F. 415.435.2438 . www.ci.ciburon.ca.us
April 6, 2007 DIG~sr .
Del Mar Property Owners
Re: Del Mar Utility Underground District Project
Some months have passed since our last update to property owners. We had
hoped by now to be able to inform you that we were preparing to begin project
construction, but unfortunately, that is not the case. The project remains on
"hold" as the Town, on your behalf, attempts to resolve the current litigation. This, . . .. .
litigation challenges the formation of the assessment district needed to finance the
project. You may recall that there have been two court challenges. We prevailed
on the first, when the Court of Appeals rejected the project opponents' challenge .. . .. .
to the original assessment district. The Town has asked the trial court to reject the
project opponents' remaining claims against the supplemental district (several
have already been dismissed) and we are waiting for Judge Ritchie's decision,
We regret the continuing expense of this litigation, which ultimately will fall on
the shoulders of District property owners; we would much rather devote District
resources to project construction, However, we continue to receive overwhelming
support from most District property owners for this project and intend to see this
project through the litigation phase into project construction.
Aside from the litigation, the Town is ready to proceed with project construction.
Ranger Pipeline, the project contractor, has extended their bid proposal to May 9,
2007. Representatives of the Town and the utility companies have reviewed and
approved the property plats (shows location of public right of way improvements
and property owner laterals) and these plats are ready for disbursement.
The second assessment spread is complete and ready for Town Council
assessment confirmation pending any change in the project. The three utility
companies (PG&E, AT&T and Comcast) are ready to participate in the project.
The physical roadway/private property setup in the Del Mar neighborhood should
make this project simpler then the current Lyford Cove project and we expect a
reduction in traffic congestion as compared to Lyford Cove. We have learned a
few things from the Lyford Cove project and will be utilizing property job cards
to provide greater property owner involvement.
If you have any thoughts or questions on the current status of the project, we
would like to hear from you. Please place your comments in writing, attention
Peggy Curran-Town Manager and include your phone number. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Peg rlrran, Town Manager
Cc: Town Council; Ann Danforth - Town Attorney
Nick Nguyen - Director of Public Works/Town Engineer
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIGEST !J.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102
WWW.cpuc.ca.gov
April 2, 2007
RECEIVED
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Ms. Peggy Curran
Town Manager TOWN MAli/IGERS OFFICE
1505 Tiburon Blvd. TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Ms. Curran:
As you know, AT&T California, Inc. filed an Application for a state video franchise with
the Commission on March 7, 2007. On March 30, 2007, the Commission's Executive
Director deemed the Application complete, and issued a California Video Franchise
Certificate to AT&T. As your community is an affected local entity, we wanted to be
sure to provide you notice of this determination within the 30-day period specified in
Section 5840(h) of the Public Utility Code.
AT&T's Application, as well as the Commission's March 30 notification of completeness
and the Franchise Certificate itself, can be found on the Commission's web site at
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/stati c/hottopics/2tel co/videofranchising.htm.
I have recently joined the Commission as the Supervisor of the Video Franchising and
Broadband Deployment group. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions
regarding the Commission's actions on AT&T's Application.
Yours truly,
nuL/O~
Michael Morris
Video Franchising and Broadband Deployment
415.703.2112
mmo@cpuc.ca.gov
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~, at&t Kathy McKim AT&T California T: 916.972.2119
Vice President 2700 Watt Ave. kathymckim@att.com
Room 2278
Sacramento, CA 95821
March 7, 2007
Peggy Curran
Tiburon Town Manager
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Town Manager Curran,
As you know, AT&T California has been preparing to roll out a new video choice for the
residents of cities across California. I am writing today to share with you the exciting
news that AT&T California has taken the next step to offer this service by filing its
application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a state-issued
authorization to provide video service.
A copy of our application is enclosed as a courtesy. The CPUC has up to 45 days to act
on all applications for state video franchises. Weare eager to begin our rollout of this
new service to customers in cities throughout California.
As we have always done, we are committed to working closely with you as we begin to
offer this service, and you can be assured we will meet or exceed the notification
requirements as mandated by law.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
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APPLICATION FOR A NEW OR AMENDED
CALIFORNIA STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Definitions for the purposes of this Application:
A. "Access" means that the holder is capable of providing video service at the household
address using any technology, other than direct-to-home satellite service, providing two-
way broadband Internet capability and video programming, content, and functionality,
regardless of whether any customer has ordered service or whether the owner or landlord
or other responsible person has granted access to the household. If more than one
technology is utilized, the technologies shall provide similar two-way broad band Internet
accessibility and similar video programming.
B. "Affiliate" means any company 5 per cent or more of whose outstanding securities are
owned, controlled, or held with power to vote, directly or indirectly either by a state
video franchise holder or any of its subsidiaries, or by that state video franchise holder's
controlling corporation and/or any of its subsidiaries as well as any company in which the
state video franchise holder, its controlling corporation, or any of the state video
franchise holder's affiliates exert substantial control over the operation of the company
and/or indirectly have substantial financial interests in the company exercised through
means other than ownership.
C. "Applicant" means any person or entity that files an application seeking to provide Video
Service in the state pursuant to a State Video Franchise.
D. "Application" means the form prescribed by the Commission through which an Applicant
may apply for a State Video Franchise or amend its Video Service Area.
E. "Application Fee" means any fee that the Commission imposes to recover its actual and
reasonable costs of processing an Application.!
F. "Area" means a set of contiguous (i) collections of census block groups or (ii) regions
that are mapped using geographic information system technology.
G. "Broadband" or "Broadband Service" means any service defined as Broadband, or having
advanced telecommunications capability, in the most recent Federal Communications
Commission in~uiry pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(P.L. 104-104).
1 CAL. PUB. DTIL. CODE ~ 5840(c). This fee is not levied for general revenue purposes,
consistent with Public Utilities Code ~ 5840( c).
2 Id. at ~ 5830(a). The Federal Communications Commission currently uses the term
"broadband" and "advanced telecommunications capability" to describe services and facilities
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H. "Census Block Group" has the same meaning as used by the U.S. Census Bureau.
1. "Census Tract" has the same meaning as used by the U.S. Census Bureau.3
J. "Census Tract Basis" means pursuant to the reporting standards articulated in
Appendix D and Appendix E, Section II ofD.07-03-014.
K. "Commission" means the Public Utilities Commission.
L. "Company" means the Applicant and its Affiliates.
M. "DIVCA" means Assembly Bill 2987, the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition
Act of 2006 (Ch. 700, Stats. 2006),
N, "Household" means, consistent with the U.S. Census Bureau, a house, apartment, a
mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room that is intended for occupancy as
separate living quarters.4 Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live
and eat separately from any other persons in building and which have direct access from
the outside of the building or through a common hall. 5
O. "Local Entity" means any city, county, city and county, or joint powers authority within
the state within whose jurisdiction a State Video Franchise Holder may provide Video
Service,6
P. "Low-Income Household" means a residential Household where the average annual
Household income is less than $35,000, as based on U,S. Census Bureau estimates
adjusted annually to reflect rates of change and distribution through January 1,2007.7
Q. "State Video Franchise" means a franchise issued by the Commission pursuant to
DIVCA.8
R. "State Video Franchise Holder" means a person or group of persons that has been issued
a State Video Franchise from the Commission pursuant to Division 2,5 ofDIVCA.9
S. "Telephone Service Area" means the area where the Commission has granted an entity a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide telephone service.
with an upstream (customer-to-provider) and downstream (provider-to-customer) transmission
speed of more than 200 kilobits per second. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION,
A v AILABILITY OF ADVANCED TELECOMMUNrCA TrONS CAPABILITY rN THE UNITED STATES,
FOURTH REpORT TO CONGRESS, FCC 04-208, 10 (Sept. 9, 2004). This definition, however, is
under review by the Commission, and it may evolve in response to rapid technological changes
in the marketplace. Id.
3 CAL. PUB. UTIL. CODE at ~ 5960(a).
4 Id. at ~ 58900)(1).
5 Id.
6 Id. at ~ 5830(k).
7 Id. at ~ 58900)(2) (defining "low-income households" for the purposes of imposing build-out
requirements).
8 Id. at ~ 5830(P).
9 Id, at ~ 5830(i).
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T. "Telephone Corporation" means a telephone corporation as defined in Public Utilities
Code 9 234.
U. "Video Service" means video programming services, cable service, or open-video system
service provided through facilities located at least in part in public rights-of-way without
regard to delivery technology, including Internet protocol or other technology. This
definition does not include (1) any video programming provided by a commercial mobile
service provider defined in Section 322(d) of Title 47 of the United States Code, or
(2) video programming provided as part of, and via, a service that enables users to access
content, information, electronic mail, or other services offered over the public Internet.1o
V. "Video Service Area" means the area proposed to be served under a State Video
Franchise.
W. "Video Service Provider" means any entity providing Video Service. I I
PLEASE TYPE ALL INFORMATION UNLESS INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE.
Type of Application
l. Check as appropriate:
X New Franchise o Amended Franchise
Applicant Information
2. Applicant's State Video Franchise number (if seeking an amended Franchise):
(Not applicable)
3. Applicant's full legal name:
Pacific Bell Telephone Company d/b/a SBC Pacific Bell Telephone Company d/b/a
AT&T California
4. Name under which the Applicant does or will do business in California:
AT&T California
5. Legal name and contact information of Applicant's parent companies, including the
ultimate parent:
Parent's Full Legal Name: AT&T Inc.
Address: 175 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, IX 78205
Phone: (210) 821-4105
10 Id. at 9 5830(s).
11 Id. at 9 5830(t).
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6. Applicant's principal place of business:
Address: 525 Market Street, Rm 1944, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-778-1299
7. Contact information for the person responsible for ongoing communication with the
Commission about Video Service business:
Name: Rhonda Johnson
Title: Vice President - Regulatory Affairs
Address: 525 Market Street, 19th floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone (Business and mobile ifany): 415-778-1300 (business); 415-244-7681 (mobile)
Fax: 415-243-9954
Email: rhonda.j .johnson@att.com
8. Attach as Appendix A the names and titles of the Applicant's principal officers.
Build-Out Information
Answer questions 9 through 11 only if the Applicant or one of its Affiliates is a Telephone
Corporation. Other Applicants should go to Question 12.
9. Does the Applicant alone or together with its Affiliates have more than 1,000,000
telephone customers in California?
XYes 0 No
10. Does the Video Service Area include areas outside of the Telephone Service Area of the
Applicant and its Affiliates?
DYes XNo
II. Excluding direct-to-home satellite, is Video Service currently offered by another Video
Service Provider in the Video Service Area proposed in this Application?
XYesDNo
Existing Local Cable or Video Franchise Holder Information
12. Does the Applicant alone or together with its Affiliates currently hold a local franchise,
or has the Applicant held a local franchise in the Video Service Area in the last six
months, ?
XYesDNo
If "Yes, " then download and complete the electronic template available at
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/video/application.
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Video Service Area Information
13. Utilizing the template provided at htto:llwww.couc.ca.gov/video/aoolication (as
applicable), provide a geographic description of the Video Service Area and input the
expected date for the deployment of each Area in the Video Service Area.
The geographic description shall detailed as follows:
a. A collection of U.S. Census Bureau Census Block Groups, or
b. A geographic information system digital boundary meeting or exceeding national
map accuracy standards.
0 If Applicant chooses "a, " then download and complete the electronic template
available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/video/application .
0 If Applicant chooses "b, " then submit the geographic information system digital
boundary in digital format electronically to the Commission.
NOTE: A T& Ts proposed Video Service Area is its current incumbent telephone service area
within the Census Block Groups provided in the template document. Service areas in the cities of
Anaheim, San Ramon, Danville, Burbank, Santa Clarita and Glendale are excluded.
The expected date of initial deployment in the Video Service Area is the date the statewide
franchise is granted. In accordance with AB 2987, cities will receive a minimum of ten days
notification prior to launching service in a specific city.
14. Socioeconomic status information of residents within the Video Service Area
0 If applicable, the Applicant shall provide this information utilizing the templates
available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/video/application.
a. Provide the following baseline description of residents in the Video Service Area:
1. Number of Households: The number of Households in each Census Tract
included in the Video Service Area. Utilize the most recent U.S. Census
projections of households available as of January 1 of the year the Application
is submitted to determine the number of Households.
11. Number of Low-Income Households: The number of Low-Income
Households in each Census Tract included in the Video Service Area. Utilize
the most recent U.S. Census projections oflow-income households available
as of January 1,2007 to determine the number of Low-Income Households.
b. Provide or attest in the attached Affidavit that Applicant shall provide, no later than
90 calendar days after the date of the Commission's issuance of a State Video
Franchise to the Applicant, the following description of residents in the Video Service
Area on a Census Tract Basis:
1. Wire line Broadband:
1. The number of Households in each Census Tract to which the Company
makes wireline Broadband available.
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2. The number of Households in each Census Tract that subscribe to wireline
Broadband that the Company makes available.
ii. Non-Wireline Broadband:
I. If the Company uses non-wire line technology to provide Broadband,
specify the type(s) oftechnology used in each Census Tract.
2. The number of customers in each Census Tract that subscribe to non-
wireline Broadband that the Company makes available.
3. Using geographic information system digital boundaries that meet or
exceed national map accuracy standards, provide maps that delineate
(i) Census Tract boundaries and (ii) where the Company typically makes
non-wireline Broadband available.
1l1. Video service: The number of Households in each Census Tract that are
offered Access by the Company,
iv. Low-Income (Utilize the most recent U.S. Census projections ofIow-income
households available as of January 1,2007 to determine the number of Low-
Income Households): The number of Low-Income Households that are
offered Access by the Company.
15. Socioeconomic status information of residents within the Telephone Service Area
0 If applicable, the Applicant shall provide this information utilizing the templates
available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/video/application.
a. If the Applicant or any of its Affiliates is a Telephone Corporation, provide the
following baseline description of residents in the Telephone Service Area:
1. Number of Households: The number of Households in each Census Tract
included in the Telephone Service Area. Utilize the most recent U.S. Census
projections of households available as of January I of the year the Application
is submitted to determine the number of Households.
11. Number of Low-Income Households: The number of Low-Income
Households in each Census Tract included in the Telephone Service Area.
Utilize the most recent U.S. Census projections of low-income households
available as of January 1,2007 to determine the number of Low-Income
Households.
b. If the Applicant or any of its Affiliates is a Telephone Corporation, provide or attest
in the attached Affidavit that Applicant shall provide, no later than 90 calendar days
after the date of the Commission's issuance of a State Video Franchise to the
Applicant, the following description of residents in the Telephone Service Area on a
Census Tract Basis:
1. Wireline Broadband:
I. The number of Households in each Census Tract to which the Company
makes wireline Broadband available.
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2. The number of Households in each Census Tract that subscribe to wireline
Broadband that the Company makes available.
11. Non-Wireline Broadband:
l. If the Company uses non-wireline technology to provide Broadband,
specifY the type(s) of technology used in each Census Tract.
2. The number of customers in each Census Tract that subscribe to non-
wire line Broadband that the Company makes available.
3. Using geographic information system digital boundaries that meet or
exceed national map accuracy standards, provide maps that delineate
(i) Census Tract boundaries and (ii) where the Company typically makes
non-wireline Broadband available.
111. Video service: The number of Households in each Census Tract that are
offered Access by the Company.
IV. Low-Income (Utilize the most recent U.S. Census projections oflow-income
households available as of January 1,2007 to determine the number of Low-
Income Households): The number of Low-Income Households that are
offered Access by the Company.
Financial, Legal, and Technical Qualifications
16. Provide or attest in the attached Affidavit that Applicant shall provide a copy of a fully
executed bond in the amount of$IOO,OOO per 20,000 households in the Video Service
Area, with a $100,000 minimum and a $500,000 maximum per State Video Franchise
Holder, to the Executive Director prior to initiating video service and no later than 5
business days after the date of the Commission's issuance of a State Video Franchise to
the Applicant. The bond must list the Commission as obligee and be issued by a
corporate surety authorized to transact a surety business in California.
Local Entity Contact Information
17. Utilizing the template provided at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/video/application, the
Applicant shall provide the contact name and information for a representative from each
Local Entity within the Video Service Area.
Application Fee
18. Attach to this Application a check in the amount of$2,000 made payable to the
"California Public Utilities Commission."
Affidavit
19. Complete and submit the affidavit attached as Appendix B to this Application.
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A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
omp ete pp IcatlOn orm
X CD(s) containing completed templates available on the Commission website
X Appendix A: Applicant's Principal Officers
X Appendix B: Affidavit
X Check in the amount of $2,000
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APPENDIX A
APPLICANT'S PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
NAME TITLE
Timothy Harden President & Chief Executive Officer
Kenneth P. McNeely President - California
William R. Drexel Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
David C. Nichols Senior Vice President - External Affairs -
California
Rhonda J. Johnson Vice President - Regulatory Affairs
Appendix A - Page 9
AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
My name is Kenneth P. McNeely. I am President of AT&T California (Company). My personal
knowledge of the facts stated herein has been derived from my employment with AT&T
California.
I swear or affirm that I have personal knowledge of the facts stated in this Application for a
California State Video Franchise to provide Video Service, I am competent to testify to them,
and I have the authority to make this Application on behalf of and to bind the Company.
I further swear or affirm that AT&T California shall fulfill the following requirements:
1. Applicant has filed or will timely file with the Federal Communications Commission all
forms required by the Federal Communications Commission before offering Video
Service in this state,
2. Applicant agrees to comply with all lawful city, county, or city and county regulations
regarding the time, place, and manner of using the public rights-of-way, including but not
limited to, payment of applicable encroachment, permit, and inspection fees.
3. Applicant will concurrently deliver a copy of this Application to any Local Entity in the
Video Service Area.
4. Applicant possesses the fmancial, legal, and technical qualifications necessary to
construct and operate the proposed system and promptly repair any damage to the public
rights-of-way caused by Applicant.
5. Applicant is not in violation of any final nonappealable order relating to either the Cable
Television and Video Providers Customer Service and Information Act (California Public
Utilities Code Article 3.5 (commencing with S 53054) of Chapter I ofPart I of Division
2 of Title 5 of the Govemment Code) or the Video Customer Service Act (California
Public Utilities Code Article 4.5 (commencing with S 53088) of Chapter I or Part I of
Division 2 of Title 5 of the Govemment Code).
6. If it has not done so in the Application, Applicant shall provide the Commission, no later
than 90 calendar days after th~ date of the Commission's issuance of a State Video
Franchise to the Applicant, a complete description of residents' socioeconomic status
information, as required by and detailed in Questions 14 and 15 of the Application.
7. If it has not done so in the Application, Applicant shall provide a copy of a fully executed
bond in the amount of $500,000 to the Executive Director prior to initiating video service
and no later than 5 business days after the date of Commission issuance of a State Video
Franchise to the Applicant,. The bond shall list the Commission as obligee and be issued
by a corporate surety authorized to transact a surety business in California.
Appendix B - Page 10
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I further swear or affirm that AT&T California agrees to comply with all federal and state
statutes, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. As provided in Public Utilities Code S 5890, Applicant will not discriminate in the
provision of Video Service.
2. Applicant will abide by all applicable consumer protection laws and rules as provided in
Public Utilities Code S 5900.
3. Applicant will remit the fee required by California Public Utilities Code S 5860(a) to the
Local Entity.
4. Applicant will provide public, educational, and governmental access charmels and the
required funding as required by Public Utilities Code S 5870.
5. Applicant and any and all of its Affiliates' operations in California now and in the future
shall be included for the purposes of applying Public Utilities Code SS 5840, 5890, 5960,
and 5940. Applicant specifically attests to the following:
a. Reporting Requirements: Either (i) Applicant or (ii) the parent company of
Applicant shall produce Commission-mandated reports for and on behalf of
Applicant and any and all of its Affiliates that operate in California.
b. Antidiscrimination:
1. If Applicant and its Affiliates together have more than 1,000,000 telephone
customers in California, Applicant shall satisfy the build-out requirements set
forth in Public Utilities Code S 5890(b) & (e).
11. If Applicant and its Affiliates together have less than 1,000,000 telephone
customers in California, Applicant shall satisfy any build-out requirements
established pursuant in Public Utilities Code S 5890(c).
c. Cross-subsidization: If Applicant or its Affiliates provide stand-alone, residential,
primary-line basic telephone service, Applicant shall refrain from using any
increase of the rate of this service to [mance the cost of deploying a network to
provide video service.
d. "Affiliate," as referenced herein, means any company 5 per cent or more of whose
outstanding securities are owned, controlled, or held with power to vote, directly
or indirectly either by a state video franchise holder or any of its subsidiaries, or
by that state video franchise holder's controlling corporation and/or any of its
subsidiaries as well as any company in which the state video franchise holder, its
controlling corporation, or any of the state video franchise holder's affiliates exert
substantial control over the operation of the company and/or indirectly have
substantial financial interests in the company exercised through means other than
ownership.
6. Applicant shall fulfill all other requirements imposed by the Digital Infrastructure and
Video Competition Act.
7. AT&T California is a single identifiable entity that is organized in California and has
verifiable assets. This entity shall assume full responsibility for the Applicant's
performance of all its obligations under all applicable local, state, and federal laws. The
Appendix B - Page 11
Responsible Entity shall accept service of process and submit to the jurisdiction of
California courts.
I swear or affirm that all of the statements and representations made in this Application are true
and correct. ~,b/LLl~L ~H...4-T'\-1 ~
Signature and title
Kenneth P. McNeelv. President. AT&T California
Typed or printed name and title
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me on the 1'-/1., day of ~20 4.
Notary Public In and For the State of W.~~
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FRANCHISE BOND Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183
Bond No. 104883489
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, Pacific Bell Telephone Companv d/b/a SBC Pacific Bell
Telephone Companv d/b/a AT&T California, 525 Market Street. 19'h Floor. San Francisco. CA 94105, as Principal,
and Travelers Casualtv and Surety Companv of America, a corporation of the State of Connecticut, as Surety, are held
and firmly bound unto the California Public Utilities Commission. 505 Van Ness Avenue. San Francisco. CA 94102,
as Obligee, in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand and NO/100- Dollars, ($500,000.00) lawful money of the United
States of America, to be paid unto said Obligee, its successors and assigns, jointly and severally" firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, the above bound Principal has entered into a written agreement, dated Februarv 16. 2007, with the Obligee
which grants a Franchise to the Principal for the construction and operation of a proposed state video svstem. and to
maintain the facilities and public riClht-of-wavs in Clood order throuClhout the term of the Clrant. Principal has
agreed to faithfully perform and observe and fulfill all terms and conditions of said Franchise agreement referred to above
and said agreement is hereby made a part of this bond with like force and effect as if here in set forth in length.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the above named Principal, its
successors or assigns, does and shall well and truly observe, perform and fulfill its obligation as set forth in the above
mentioned Franchise agreement, for which a bond must be posted, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to
remain in full force and effect.
The bond is subject, however, to the following express conditions:
FIRST: That in the event of a default on the part of the Principal, its successors or assigns, a written statement of such
default with full details thereof shall be given to Surety promptly, and in any event, within thirty (30) days after the Obligee
shall learn of such default, such notice to be delivered to Surety at its Home Office in Hartford, Connecticut by registered
mail.
SECOND: That no claim, suit or action under this bond by reason of any such default shall be brought against Surety
unless asserted or commenced within (12) twelve months after the effective date of any termination or cancellation of this
bond.
THIRD: That this bond may be terminated or cancelled by Surety by Thirty (30) days prior notice in writing to Principal
and to Obligee. Such termination or cancellation shall not affect any liability incurred or accrued under this bond prior to the
effective date of such termination or cancellation. The liability of the Surety shall be limited to the amount set forth above
and is not cumulative.
FOURTH: That no right of action shall accrue under this bond to or for the use of any person other than the Obligee, and
its successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above bound Principai and the above bound Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals
on the 16th day of Februarv, 2007.
Pacific Bell Telephone Company d/b/a SBC Pacific Bell
Telephone Company d/b/ T& T California
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On this 16th day of February , 2007 , before me personally
appeared Cynthia L. Hanak , known to me to be the Attomey-in-Fact of
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
, the corporation
that executed the within instrument, and acknowledged to rne that such corporation executed tJle same.
IN \VITNESS WHEREOF, I have herewlto set my ha.nd and aflixed my oflicial seal, at my oflice in the aforesaid
County, tJle day and year in this certificate first above written.
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My Commission Expires: June 20. 2010 ota.ry Public in tJle State of Missouri
(Scaf) City of St. Louis
JoANN R. FRANK
NOTARY PUBLIC - NOTARY SEAL
STATE Of MISSOURI, ST. LOUIS CITY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 06-20-10
COMMISSION #06395672
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WARNING: THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS INVALID WITHOUT THE RED BORDER
~ TRAVELERS POWER OF ATTORNEY
Farmington Casualty Company St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company
Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company
Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters. Inc. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company
~ Seaboard Surety Company Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
"1 51. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Seaboard Surety Company is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of New York. that St. Paul
Fire and Marine Insurance Company, 51. Paul Guardian Insurance Company and St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company are corporations duly organized under the laws
of the State of Minnesota. that Farmington Casualty Company. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America are
corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut. thal United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company is a corporation duly organized under the
laws of the State of Maryland. that Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Iowa, and that Fidelity and
Guaranty insurance Underwriters, Inc. is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the Stare of Wisconsin (herein collectively called the "Companies"). and that
j the Companies do hereby make. constitute and appoint
I Pamela A. Seelman, Heidi A. Notheisen, Cynthia L. Hanak, Debra C. Schneider, JoAnn R. Frank, and Karen L. Roider
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of the City of Saint Louis . State of Missouri ' their true and lawful Attorney{s)-in-Fact,
~ each in thei, sepacate capacity if mGee than one is named above. to sign, execute. seal and acknowledge any and all bonds. ,ecognizances. conditional undenakings and
"1 otheJ;: writings obligatory in the nature thereof on behalf of the Companies 10 their business of guaranteeing the fidelity of persons, guaranteeing the performance of
1 contracts and executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any actions or proceedings allowed by law.
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~ day of January . 2007 .
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,J Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company
~ Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company
l Seaboard Surety Company Travelers Casualty and Surety Company or America
, St. Paul Fire and :\larine Insurance Company United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
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! On thIS the day of ' before me personally appeared George W. Thompson, who acknowledged
i himself to be the Senior Vice President of Farmington Casualty Company. Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company, Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters,
I Inc., Seaboard Surety Company, 51. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. S1. Paul Guardian Insurance Company, S1. Paul Mercury Insurance Company, Travelers
j Casualty and Sucety Company. Tmvelecs Casualty and Sucety Company of America. and united States Fidelity and Gua,anty Company, and that he. as such. being
.: authorized so to do, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing on behalf of the corporations by himself as a duly authorized officer.
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1 In Witness Whereol, I he,eunto set my hand and omcial seal. "<f\ We, j~
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WARNING: THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS INVALID WITHOUT THE RED BORDER
WARNING: THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS INVALID WITHOUT THE RED BORDER
This Powee of Attorney is g<anted undee and by the authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Boards oIDirecto" of Farmington Casualty Company. Fidelity
and Guaranty Insu<ance Company, Fidelity and Guaranty Insueance. Unde<write", Inc., Seaboard Surety Company, St. Paul Fiee and Marine Insurnnce Company,
St. Paul Guardian Insurence Company, St. Paul Me.-cury Ins",ance Company, Teavel." Casualty and Sueety Company, Teavelers Casualty and Surety Company of
America, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, which resolutions are now in full force and effect, reading as follows:
RESOLVED. that the Chairman, the P<esident, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senim Vice President, any Vice President. any Second Vice
I President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary may appoint Attorneys-in-Fact and Agents to act for and on behalf
of the Company and may give such appointee such authority as his or her certificate of authority may prescribe to sign with the Company's name and seal with the
Company's seal bonds. eecognizanees. contmcts of indemnity, and oth" writings obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance. oe conditional undenaking. and a.ny
of said officers or the Board of Directors at any time may remove any such appointee and revoke the power given him or her; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED. that the Chaieman. the Peesident. any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice P<esident, any Senioe Vice President oe any Vice President may
I delegate all oe any pan of the foregoing authority to one 0' more offims oe employees of this Company, pmvided that each such delegation is in writing and a copy
thereof is filed in the office of the Secretary; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bond, recognizance, Contract of indemnity, oe writing obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance, m conditional undenaking
j shall be valid and binding upon the Company when (a) signed by the Peesident. any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice P<esident. any Senioe Vice Peesident oe any Vice
President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary and duly attested and sealed with the
J Company's seal by a Secretary oe Assistant Secretacy; oe (bl duly executed (und" seal. if required) by one oe more Attorneys-in-Fact and Agents pu"uant to the pow"
prescribed in his or her certificate or their cenificates of authority or by one or more Company officers pursuant to a written delegation of authority; and it is
i FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of each of the following officers: President, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President
j any Assistan' Vice P<esiden', any Secretary, any Assistant Secretary. and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any powec of attorney DC to any
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1 cenificale eelating thereto appointing Resident Vice Peesidents, Resident Assistant Seccetaries oe Attorneys-in-Fact foe pucposes oniy of executing and allesting bonds
1 and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and any such power of attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall
j be ,'alid and binding upon the Company and any such powec so executed and cenified by such facsimile signature and facsimile seal shall be valid and bindiog on ,he
Company in the future with respect to any bond or understanding to which it is attached.
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I I, Kori M. Johanson, 'he undecsigned, Assistant Seccetary, of Farmington Casualty Company, Fidelity and Gllaranty lnsueance Company, Fidelity and Guacanty Insu"nce
I Underwriters, Inc., Seaboard Surety Company, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company, St. Paul Mercury Insurance
I Company. Tcavel", Casualty and Surety Company, Tcaveiecs Casualty and Sueety Company of America, and United States Fidelity and Guacanty Company do heceby
cenify that the above and foregOing is a true and correct copy of the Power of Attorney executed by said Companies. which is in full force and effect and has not been
revoked.
16th day of Fshnl.=try ,20 07.
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i the above-named individuals and the details of the bond to which the power is attached.
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2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
376 Greenwood Beach Rd
TIBURON 94920
COntAC.t Info:
Eva Karlen greengaloxy@sbcglobal.net
NA'TIC)NAt r)AiV ()f CLIMATE: ACTION
APRil 14, 2007
"STEP IT UP CONGRESS! CUT CARBON 800/0 BY 2050"
Family Friendly Event on Beautiful Richardson Bay!
Plug-in Hybrids & other fuel efficient cars
C02 Pledge
Maps of Rising Sea Lev~1 on the SF Bay
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Peggy Curran
From: Eva Karlen [greengalaxy@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 20071:15 PM
To: Peggy Curran
Subject: From Eva Karlen: Invitation: Step It Up Marini Nationwide Day Of Climate Action, April 14th, 2 -
4:30 pm
Dear Manager Curran,
I would like to invite you to a community event of national and global importance, and would kindly
request that you bring this to the attention of everybody who works at City Hall. Please join us on April
14th for a Nationwide Day of Climate Action. All across the Country, in 50 states, Americans will be
gathering at iconic, meaningful places to demand: "Step It Up, Congress! Cut Carbon Emissions 80% by
the year 2050". Bill McKibben, author of" The End Of Nature" and numerous other books and essays,
initiated the Step It Up 2007 campaign; see: www.StepItUp07.org
"Step It Up Southern Marin! Stop Global Warming".
A Nationwide Day of Climate Action: Ari114th, 2007.
Richardson Bay Audubon Center,
376 Greenwood Beach Road,
Tiburon, Ca. 94920
Main Event,"Stop Global Warming": 2:00- 4:30 pm,
Staging of the Rising Sea Level at Blackie's Pasture: 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Please join us on Saturday, April 14th, for an educational, family friendly event at the beautiful
Audubon Center and Sanctuary on Richardson Bay in Tiburon. There will be three main speakers, child
speakers, a display of fuel-efficient cars, including a plug-in hybrid. Children and adults will fill a
clothes-line with pledges indicating which choices we will make to cut our individual Co2 emissions. A
display of maps will show the melting Arctic and the projected sea level rise around San Francisco Bay.
At 4:30 pm, we will walk to Blackie's Pasture to stage the projected rising sea level.
Speakers:
Richard Heinberg, author, www.RichardHeinberg.com, will deliver the keynote address: "Twilight
of the Fossil Fuel Era. A Greenprint for the 21st Century"
(powerpoint presentation, from 2:30 - 3:15pm, administration building classroom).
Ken Smokoska, Sierra Club California Director of Clean Energy Initiatives, will present "Solutions to
Global Warming". Betsy Rosenberg, host of "EcoTalk" on Air America Radio,
www.AirAmericaRadio.com/ecotalk , will look at the cars we drive, and why mothers and others ought
to make environmentally responsible choices to protect our children's future,
This event is organized by the Don't Be Fueled! campaign (www.DontBeFueled.org)
in cooperation with Audubon California, Marin Audubon Society and the Environmental Education
Council of Marin. It is supported by the Sierra Club Marin Group, the Environmental Forum of Marin,
the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin and the Marin Conservation League.
Please, help spread the word by forwarding this invitation.
We hope you can bring your family, friends, neighbors and associates.
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For this and other Marin Stepitup actions, for details, updates and to RSVP,
please go to: ~ww.St~itupOLQIg
Contact: Eva Karlen, green!>-alaxy@sbcglobal.net
or Claudia Eyzaguirre, ceyzaguirr~audubon.org
Kindly let me know if you would like to attend. We hope to see you there,
Best Regards,
Eva Karlen
Co-founder of "Don't Be Fueled"
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April 2007 96 B Main Street. Tiburon, CA 94920 415/435-5633
CALENDAR Monthly Luncheon
Monday, April 2 Thursday, April 12
730 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Belvedere City Council
Belvedere Council Chambers Caprice (reservations essential)
Wednesday, April 4 $20/$25
8a.m. Speaker, Toby Garfield,
Board of Directors' Meeting Acting Director, Romberg Tiburon Center
Servino's
"Tiburon's Marine Education
Wednesday, April 4 and Science Research Center"
7:30 p.m.
TIburon Council Meeting Toby Garfield is Acting Director for the Romberg Tiburon Center (RTC). He has
TIburon Council Chambers worked at RTC since 1998 and is a member of the San Francisco State University
Sunday, April 8 (SFSU) Geosciences Department. A physical oceanographer, Toby studies coastal
Easter Sunday ocean currents. These studies have taken him to Brazil, Peru, Alaska, Iceland and
the Mediterranean Sea. Most of his research has been either in the Gulf of Maine
Thursday, April 12 or along the California coast. Most recently, he was given part of a state-funded
Monthly Luncheon project to monitor the surface circulation along the entire California Coastal
Speaker Toby Garfield, Acting
Director of RombergTIburon Center region, including Central San Francisco Bay.
The Caprice
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In 1978, SFSU started a small laboratory at the old "Navy Net Depot" (on the
$20/$25 east side of the Tiburon Peninsula). For many years, it was a very small facility
Wednesday, April 18 with only a handful of scientists and students working at the site. However, over
7:30 p.m. the last decade, the population of students and scientists has grown dramatically
Tiburon Town Council and now has over 100 people on the site daily. Next year will mark RTC's 30th
TIburon Council Chambers anniversary, and growth and change are expected to continue. The second phase
Thursday, April 26 of remodeling Building 36, the old fabrication facility, is nearing completion and
Monthly Mixer many other spaces are slowly being renovated.
530 - 7 p.m. The RTC is not only a marine facility for teaching oceanography and environmental
Schottelius European Fine Arts
11 B Cove Road, Belvedere sciences; it is a resource for the community to find out about and get involved with
$10/$15 environmental issues impacting the bay and coastal region.
Sunday, April 29 RTC is utilizing much of the space made available when the NOAA National
Opening Day on the Bay Marine Fisheries Service moved out in 2003, and it is about to embark on a strategic
planning exercise. Besides its annual October open house, "Discovery Day," the
center is involved in a number of community outreach activities: It provides judges
and an award to the Marin County middle and high school Science Fair and has
joint educational outreach programs with the Bay Discovery Museum, the Bay
Model Association and the Audubon Society.
Toby will describe recent developments at RTC and will summarize the work that
is going on at the center.
Web: www.tiburonchamber.org E-mail: tibcc@SBCGlobal.net
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. DeLano's lGA Markets mind, DeLano's will slowly
If you haven't checked out the two new DeLano's IGA convert to using all recyclable
items such as grocery
grocery stores, where the Bell Markets formerly were, bags, and they plan to use
make a point of dropping in soon. biodegradable plastic trays
Although they have been open only a short time, a big instead of foam meat trays
visual change is already noticeable. The two new managers as soon as they are available.
- Bob Eason in the downtown store and Bill Flath at The A new ATM machine is also
Cove - are eager to hear your comments. installed in both local stores.
Last December, the DeLano Family decided to invest Senior discounts are Photo courtesy of The Ark
their time and money into eight former Bell Market stores offered on both Tuesdays
- three in San Francisco and the rest in Marin, with two and Saturdays, and discounts will be given to local
of these in Tiburon. Harley is now in charge of finances, organizations because the family believes, "If we're to be
procurements and legal issues. His son, Dennis, is the active in the community with supermarkers, we should
stores' general manager, and daughter, Desiree, is in give back to the community."
charge of human resources and community relations. Don't be surprised to see new product demonstrations
The plan is to continue selling the regular products and wine tastings in the stores, and when you're at this
year's Tiburon Wine Festival, stop by the DeLano's food
carried by other grocery stores, but they want to increase booth.
the number of organic and natural foods available to their The trio stressed that they are interested in supplying
customers. The DeLano's beef will have no hormones
added and half of the dairy products offered will be free products that their customers want them to carry and
of RBST hormones. They also are adding Bud's Ice Cream, would welcome any and all requests.
Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses and a complete line Harley DeLano is scheduled to be the chamber speaker
of Clover products. In addition, both local stores soon will in July. Hold the date and come meet a merchant that is a
begin supplying food trays for parties. great addition to our town.
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PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting, Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California
I. ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS (Please limit comments to no more than
three (3) minutes.)
III. STAFF AND COMMISSION BRIEFING
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of Regular Meeting December 12, 2007 (No. 213)
Minutes of Special Meeting January 9, 2007 - (No. 214)
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Peter Berg Kite Day
B. Broom Removal from Open Space
C. Zelinsky Playground for School-Age Kids
VI. ADJOURNMENT - Next Meeting is June 12th
S:IPublic WorksIPOSClAgendas\2007107.04.IO Agenda.doc
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MINUTES #5
TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2007
The meeting was opened at 7:00 P.M. by Chair Doyle.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Frymier and Teiser
Absent: None
Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous, Associate Planner Tyler and Minutes Clerk
Hennessy
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
C. STAFF BRIEFING
Planning Manager Watrous announced that the 9 Burrell Court application had been
continued to the AprilS, 2007 meeting. He also announced that there had been two
appeals filed to the Town Council on the DRB decision regarding 2135 Vistazo East
which were scheduled for the AprillSth Town Council meeting. He asked that at least
one of the DRB members attend that meeting.
Planning Manager Watrous also stated the Council is interviewing candidates for the
vacancies on the Board and expect to make appointments soon.
D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
1. 1 SAN RAFAEL A VENUE LAM, NEW DWELLING
1 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE KINMINGLAM
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED
LOT SIZE 10,437 S.F. NA NA
FLOOR AREA 1,923 3,044 3,044 MAX
LOT COVERAGE 18.4% 30.0% 30.0% MAX
BUILDING HEIGHT IT 20' 30' MAX
SIDE YARDS 14'& 16' 15'& 16' 8'
FRONT YARD 15' 15' 15'
REAR YARD 55' 25' 25'
V ARlANCES/EXCEPfION NONE
TIBURON D,R.B. 1
3/15/07
The application is for the construction of a new single-family dwelling on property; the
existing single-family residence would be demolished. The application was first
reviewed at the February 15, 2007 Design Review Board meeting, at which neighbors,
expressed concerns regarding potential view impacts and the Board had concerns
regarding the design and exterior color. The applicant has submitted revised plans; the
house has been pulled closer to the shoreline, and would no longer sit directly adjacent to
the driveway shared with the home at 3 San Rafael Avenue, The floor level of the house
has been reduced six inches, and the overall height of the domed area above the living
room has been further reduced by 18 inches, The slight roof pitch for most of the house
has been reduced to a nearly flat roof, reducing the height of the northern side of the
house by 2,5 feet. The exterior siding color of the proposed house has been modified to
medium brown. The dome is still proposed to be covered with copper roofing,
August Strotz, architect, reviewed the revised plans with the Board. He stated that the
owners are art collectors and would like the dome to have a large central sculpture in the
house, but he had kept the dome as low as possible. He explained how copper roofing is
treated and stated that there would be no reflection. Mr. Strotz stated the height of the
proposed house would be lower than the existing house at one end, which would improve
the water view of the uphill neighbors. He further described the curve of the redesigned
dome,
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Kevin Kirst showed the Board pictures from his house. In response to his concerns about
the house design, the Board reviewed the revised plans with him.
Peter and Nicole McClintock stated that they appreciated the reduction in the height of
the house and asked that the facia be lower and in line with the roof. They stated that
moving the north wing closer to the bay would obscure more water view and asked that it
be moved back to the original design. They also asked that a view corridor be defined
between this house and the one at 3 San Rafael Avenue, noting there was dense
vegetation that currently extends above the fence.
Mr. Strotz stated that they have moved the living room away from San Rafael Avenue
and taken it down 2 W in height, as well as windowed the large Cypress tree. He stated
that he would be willing to move the master bedroom back and reduce the parapet height
from 12" to 8." After reviewing the pictures providing by the Kirsts, Mr. Strotz stated
that they would have an improved view with the revised plans.
In response to Boardmember Frymier, Mr. Strotz stated there is a shed, fence and sewer
catch basin that cannot be moved to provide more water view fur the McClintocks.
In response to Boardmember Teiser, Mr. McClintock stated they have participated in
sharing financial cost of keeping vegetation trimmed but never got it down as low as it
was originally at the top of the 6 foot fence. He that they are concerned that the
vegetation and trees have not been maintained in the past and they wanted a view
between the buildings for a view of the bay.
TIBURON D.R.B. 2
3/15/07
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Centro West Street. The Board reviewed the proposal, but intended to continue the
project so that a side yard setback variance could be properly noticed, which was not
included in the initial notice. Several neighbors expressed concerns with regard to the
design, view blockages, amount of glass, light reflection and roofline. The application
was continued to allow proper noticing of the requested variance for reduced side yard
setback.
Luis Baez, project manager, reviewed the changes made to the previous application
which included dropping the story poles 24 inches to reflect the foundation being
dropped nine inches into the ground and lowering the roofby 15 inches. He stated the
upper windows would be reduced in height and if necessary would be covered with
motorized screens. He also stated the fife code revisions have been implemented and the
stairs redesigned. He presented pictures to the Board and discussed ramifications of
moving the building, stating that they wanted to leave it as proposed.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Bill Lukens stated that he thought there would be substantial changes to the house design.
He said that he also represented Gertrude Steiger in opposing the design and DOted that
Don and Patti Pickett also opposed the design. Mr. Lukens reviewed the background of
project, which was originally J:O be a remodel exceeding the floor area ratio by a small
amount. He noted because the previous house had been tom down it makes it difficult to
compare what was there before. He said that the original house was not offensive to
anybody, but the proposed design would impose the house on top of the neighbors and
into the view corridor of the uphill neighbor, He stated that the roof pitch was in contrast
to the slope of the lot, making the house look more prominent. He objected to the
windows at the top and asked for them to be removed. Mr. Lukens did not think the
applicant was doing enough to conform to the Town's design guidelines, and stated the
fact that it is a hillside house doesn't permit them to go over the floor area ratio, He said
that six lights on the front of the house aggravate the problems. He respectfully requested
the applicant be asked to go back to the drawing board.
In response to Boardmember Teiser, Mr. Lukens stated that the house did not cause any
view problems, but he felt that the lights were a nuisance at night.
Gerald Hines, owner of the adjacent duplex, stated that the design as proposed is
inappropriate to the site and detrimental to his property value. He said that his view
would be impacted, as the deck of the lower unit had a view of the shoreline, ferry,
Belvedere and Golden Gate Bridge. He said that the story poles indicate that the house
would obliterate his view of the shoreline, Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco
Presidio. He stated that a reversed roofline as suggested at the last meeting would help.
In response to Boardmember Teiser, Mr, Hines stated when he remodeled about eight
years ago he removed a fireplace in the comer of the living room in both units which
created an improved view.
TIBURON D.R.B. 4
3/15/07
Helen Lindqvist, Lyford Cove Old Tiburon Homeowners Association, stated that the
problem is largely the roof, noting that other properties in the neighborhood have roofS
sloping downwards in conformance with the slope of their properties, She suggested that
the story poles may not accurately show the eaves of the house, and that the chimney
with spark arrester and cap could block views. She suggested that the house be stepped
back into the hillside and lowered on the site,
Chair Doyle stated the biggest issue is the root; stating that it is better when the roof
mimics the slope ofthe hillside. Mr. Rayo stated he could use a pitched roof but it would
be the same height.
Boardmember Teiser stated he understood the design ofthe roofwas to provide space for
the upper windows,
Discussion ensued regarding the height of the house; the problems stepping it down due
to shared driveway; need for higher retaining walls; reducing the size ofthe patio; and
moving the upper floor back,
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Teiser stated at the last meeting the applicant offered to change the design.
He did not see why the upper floor of the house could not be stepped back from the front,
which would address several issues. He said the only purpose of the high windows was
to provide ventilation and roof ventilators could be used instead. He said that the
applicant should consider changing the roof pitch, He said that there was enough
concern about the impact ofthe design on the character of the neighborhood, He felt that
the application should be continued to address issues of lighting, neighborhood character
and a smaller upper 'floor.
Boardmember Frymier stated that she liked the house, which she described as
architecturally beautiful. However, she said that the problem is the location of the house.
She said that she visited the neighbors who will see a great deal of the filyade and got the
perspective that this house would create too much light, She proposed that the angle of
the roofbe reversed in compliance with the Hillside Guidelines, She agreed with the
suggestion that the second floor be shifted back. She said that she could not support the
project as currently designed. She felt that there was a lot of window area for a house of
this size, and was unsure whether six lights were needed for the deck at the front of the
house,
Chair Doyle said that he liked the house and understood why they wanted this roofline.
He noted that the upper floor would essentially be one big room which would light up the
whole face of the house, He suggested pulling the upper floor back a bit. He encouraged
the applicant to be more creative and to maintain the views for the neighboring homes.
MIS, Teiser/Frymier (passed 3-0) to continue the application to the AprilS, 2007
meeting.
TIBURON D.R.B. S
3/15/07
E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
3. 140 PORTO MARINO HUEHNE. ADDITIONSN ARIANCES
140 PORTO MARINO PETER AND ELKE HUEHNE
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED
LOT SIZE 14,500 S.F. NA NA
FLOOR AREA 2,657 3,147 3,450 MAX
LOT COVERAGE 19.5% 19.8% 15.0% MAX
BUILDING HEIGHT 14'6" 24' 30' MAX
SIDE YARDS 10'&23' 10' &23' 15'
FRONT YARD 25' 23' 30'
REAR YARD 42' 42' 25'
V ARIANCESIEXCEPTION REDUCED FRONT AND SIDE YARD
SETBACKS
The applicant is requesting approval to construct a second story bedroom and bathroom
above the garage of the existing house at 140 Porto Marino. The proposed project would
add 490 square feet of floor area to the existing house, and the lot coverage increase is
less than one percent. Variances are requested for reduced front and side yard setbacks.
Steve MaskuIka, architect, reviewed the project design.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Jean Bonander stated that she and her husband did not have a lot of comments from a
design review standpoint. She was concerned about existing trees located on this
property within their viewshed, and that the addition would be a permanent obstruction to
their viewshed. Mrs. Bonander reviewed the history of tree maintenance on this property,
stating that their views are impacted from their kitchen, dining room and deck. She said
that she understood from an arborist that these trees are difficult to trim. She stated that if
the trees cannot be removed, then they object to the addition.
Shelley Mulberg showed the Board pictures of the trees. She stated the owners of the
applicant property had changed four times in 19 years and asked that the trees be
removed. She stated the addition would take away much of their water view.
Jim Bonander asked for continuance because they had not had time to talk to the owners
about the tree issues.
Ms. Huehne stated she totally understood the neighbors' position, but stated that she
bought the house two years ago in part because she loved the trees. She objected to
removing the trees, suggesting that the trees be trimmed, as she felt that the trees gave
value to her house.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
TIBURON n.R.B. 6
3/1 5/07
It was the consensus of the Board that the application should be continued to give the
Boardmembers the opportunity to visit the nearby homes and for the applicant and
neighbors time to address their issues.
MIS, Frymierrreiser (passed 3-0) to continue the application to the AprilS, 2007
meeting.
4. 9 BURRELL COURT HARIRI, ADDlTIONSN ARIANCES
CONTINUED TO 4/5/07
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #4 OF THE 3/1/07 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING
MIS, TeiserlFrymier (passed 3-0) to approve the Minutes of the March 1,2007
meeting as submitted.
G. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
TffiURON D.R.B. 7
3/15/07
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ACTION MINUTES #6
T1BURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007
1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD
A. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Corcoran, Frymier, Glassner and Teiser
Absent: None
Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous, Associate Planner Tyler,
Assistant Planner Phillips and Minutes Clerk Hennessy
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
C. STAFF BRIEFING
D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
I. 1893 Centro West Harb New Dwelling/V ar./Fl. Area Except. CONTINUED TO 4/19/07
2. 140 Porto Marino Huehne AdditionsN ariances APPROVED
E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
3. 105 Ave. Miraflores R.D.S.D. Tree Permit APPROVED
4. 9 Burrell Court Hariri AdditionsNariances CONTINUED TO 5/3/07
5. 2270 Paradise Drive Martinez Addition/V ariance/Floor Area Exception APPROVED
6. 16 Southridge East Ehsan AdditionsNariances CONTINUED TO 5/3/07
7. 180 Solano Street Halawa New DwellingN ar.lFl. Area Exception CONTINUED TO
5/3/07
F. MINUTES OF THE 3/15/07 D.R.B. MEETING - APPROVED AS AMENDED
G. ADJOURNMENT -11:15 PM
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2007
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
WILL BE THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING ON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25,2007
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Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the
meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center
10:00 a.m.
1. Continued: FY 2007-08 Departmental Budget and Performance Planning
Workshop.
10:30 a.m.
2. Presentation of the "Outstanding Employee Team of the Quarter" Award to the
Marin Maternity Services Team.
3. Approval of minutes of the meetings of March 13 and 20, 2007.
4. Board of Supervisors' matters.
5. Administrator's report.
6. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Board of Supervisors' agenda.
7. Consent Calendar A (Items CA-1through CA-9)
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval
from the Board and do not exceed $500,000 in cost.)
8. Consent Calendar B (Items CB-1 through CB-3)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes
relating to budgetary matters.)
9. Supervisor Arnold requesting resolutions commending Juan and Bryan Cruz,
father and son, for their heroic actions that saved the life of a toddler.
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10. At the request of Supervisor Kinsey, request from the County Administrator to
amend the County's Legislative Plan to indicate support for eliminating the planned
construction of the new death row facility at San Quentin.
11. First Reading: Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2219 related to Housing
Authority Commission membership.
Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and
schedule merit hearing for April 10, 2007, at 9:00 a.m.
12. Appointments:
Countv Service Area (nCSAn) #29 - Paradise Cay
One term expiration. The incumbent, William Canada, has reapplied.
Recommended action: Make appointment.
Recess as Board of Supervisors
11 :00 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Board of Supervisors
13a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2007.
13b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agenda.
13c. Board of Supervisors' matters.
13d. Request to take actions related to granting easements to the Tamalpais
Community Services District ("TCSD") for the Tennessee Valley Road sanitary
sewer pump station project.
Recommended actions: (i) Adopt resolution authorizing conveyance of a
sanitary sewer easement to TCSD; (ii) authorize President to execute the
Grant of Easement for the sanitary sewer easement; (iii) adopt resolution
authorizing conveyance of an access easement to the TCSD; and (iv)
authorize President to execute Grant of Easement for the access easement.
(Corresponds with item CA-9d on the Board of Supervisors' agenda.)
13e. Request to take actions related to granting sanitary sewer easement to the Novato
Sanitary District for the District's wastewater facility upgrade project.
Recommended actions: (i) Authorize President to execute Property
Purchase Agreement with the Novato Sanitary District; (ii) adopt resolution
authorizing conveyance of sanitary sewer easement; and (iii) authorize
President to execute Grant of Easement to the District.
Adiourn as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Board of Supervisors
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Reconvene as Board of Supervisors
1 :30 p.m.
14. Hearing: Binford Road. LLC Self-Storage Facility Revised Draft Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact, Countywide Plan Amendment, Rezoning,
Master Plan, Land Divison and Tidelands Permit. 8190 Binford Road, Novato.
(APN 125-190-21, -65 and .66)
Recommended actions: Conduct hearing and consider adopting (a) a
resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact; (b) a resolution approving the Countywide Plan Amendment
Application; (c) an ordinance approving the rezoning application; (d) an
ordinance approving the Master Plan application; and (e) resolution
approving the Tidelands Permit applications.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuqh CA-91
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval
from the Board and do not exceed $500,000 in cost.)
CA-1. Board of Supervisors:
a. Supervisor Kinsey requesting resolution commemorating the life of Valmar A.
Schaaf.
b. Supervisor Kinsey requesting resolution proclaiming April 2006, as "Fair
Housing Month".
c. Supervisor Brown requesting resolution commending Firefighter Peter Toews
upon his retirement from the Southern Marin Fire District.
d. Supervisor McGlashan requesting resolution commending Chief Robert L.
"Mike" Stone upon his retirement from the Southern Marin Fire District.
CA-2. Communitv Development Aqencv:
a. Authorize President to execute amendment to Community Development
Block Grant ("CDBG") Cooperation Agreement with Lifehouse, increasing the
contract by $15,000 for a total contract amount of $48,500 for rehabilitation of
a group home for developmentally disabled adults.
b. Authorize President to execute amendment to Community Development
Block Grant ("CDBG") Cooperation Agreement with the Fairfax-San Anselmo
Children's Center, increasing the contract by $3,985 for a total contract
amount of $39,518, for an after-school transportation program.
c. Authorize President to execute amendment to the Community Development
Block Grant ("CDBG") Cooperation Agreement with the Family and Children's
Law Center, increasing the contract by $18,450 for a total contract amount of
$94,700, for legal assistance for low-income persons.
d. Authorize President to execute amendment to Community Development
Block Grant ("CDBG") Cooperation Agreement with Quality Care for Kids,
Inc., increasing the contract by $7,650 for a total contract amount of $48,169,
for day care scholarships.
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e. Authorize President to execute amendment to Community Development
Block Grant ("CDBG") Cooperation Agreement with the Marin Brain Injury
Network, increasing the contract by $13,698, for a total contract amount of
$156,091, services to brain injury survivors.
CA-3. County Administrator:
a. Authorize President to execute agreement with the Town of Fairfax, in the
amount of $50,000, to partially offset the cost of the purchase and installation
of a town siren.
b. Authorize the President to execute agreement with the National Association
of Housing and Redevelopment Officials ("NAHRO"), in the amount of
$41,291, to provide interim Deputy Executive Director services for the Marin
Housing Authority.
CA-4. County Counsel:
Request to repeal Resolution No. 2001-92 and adopt Resolution No. 2007-
adopting registered volunteer workers and groups as County employees and
excluding all other volunteers including but not limited to Marin County Jail inmates
for the purpose of coverage under the County of Marin's self-insured workers'
compensation program.
CA-5 Cultural Services:
Authorize President to execute agreement with Newhart Enterprises, Inc. for a
performance by Bob Newhart at the Marin Center on May 19, 2007.
CA-6. District Attorney:
a. Request to (i) adopt Resolution No. 2007- authorizing the District
Attorney to submit a grant application to the State Office of Emergency
Services ("OES"), Law Enforcement and Victim Services Division for
continued funding of the Child Abuse Treatment ("CHAT") Program; and (ii)
authorize the District Attorney to execute the grant award agreernent,
including any extensions and amendments thereof.
b. Request to (i) adopt Resolution No. 2007- authorizing the District
Attorney to submit a grant application to the State Department of Justice
("DOJ"), for continued funding of the Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program
("SAPP"); and (ii) authorize the District Attorney to execute the grant award
agreement, including any extensions and amendments thereof.
CA-7. Health and Human Services:
Authorize President to execute Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") and Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement with the California Statewide Automated Welfare
System Consortium IV to replace the Marin County welfare computer system.
CA-8. Parks:
Request to authorize President to execute agreement with Community
Playgrounds, Inc., in the amount of $182,528, to construct improvements at Forest
Knolls Park; and approve 10% contingency, in the amount of $18,253.
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CA-9. Public Works:
a. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for
bids for the Stage Lift Repair/Modernization Project at the Veterans Memorial
Building. (Project No. CAP-94025-06)
b. Approve purchase of nine (9) new vehicles for a total amount of $195,866.65,
from Downtown Ford Sales of Sacramento, CA, utilizing the State of
California Department of General Services ("DGS") Contract No. 1-07-23-20,
for use by the Roads Division.
c. Approve purchase of ten (10) replacement vehicles for a total amount of
$256,988.02, from Downtown Ford Sales of Sacramento, CA, utilizing the
State of California Department of General Services ("DGS") Contract No. 1-
07 -23-20, for use by Vehicle Acquisition.
d. Request to (i) adopt Resolution No. 2007- authorizing conveyance of
an access easement to the Tamalpais Community Services District ("TCSD")
for the Tennessee Valley Road Sanitary Sewer Pump Station project; and (ii)
authorize execution of Grant of Easement for the Access Easement to the
TCSD (Corresponds with item 13d on the Flood Control and Water
Conservation District agenda.)
CONSENT CALENDAR B (Items CB-1 throuQh CB-31 (Four affirmative votes
required)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes
relating to budgetary matters.)
CB-1. Health and Human Services:
Request from the Director of Health and Human Services to (a) authorize
President to execute FY 2006-07 contract renewal with the California Family
Health Council, Inc. ("CFHC"), in the total amount of $156,400, for the following
two grants: Basic Contraceptive Services Grant, in the amount of $106,400; and
the Partners in Youth Services Grant, in the amount of $50,000; and (b) approve
related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated April 3, 2007.
CB-2. Library:
Request from the Director of County Library Services to (a) accept $2,000 donation
from the Friends of the Civic Center Library; and (b) approve related budget
actions as detailed in staff report dated April 3, 2007.
CB-3. Sheriff:
Request to (a) authorize Sheriff to execute agreement with the Department of
Boating and Waterways, in the amount of $23,000, for the removal of abandoned
watercraft; and (b) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated
April 3, 2007. (4/5 vote)
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MARIN COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
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Marin Civic Center, Planning Chambers, Room 328 - ~ 2007
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1:30 1. CALL TO ORDER
1:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2007 (Action Item)
1:35 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (Information)
1:45 4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the
Parks and Open Space Commission Agenda. ttems will be heard by the Commission without return
comment. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the
administrative record.
1:50 5. OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 35TH ANNIVERSARY DISCUSSION tnformation item
2:00 6. TRAILS GAP REPORT Information item
2:40 7. COMMISSION 2006-2007 FINAL ANNUAL REPORT Action item
2:55 8. COMMISSION 2007-2008 FINAL WORK PLAN Action item
3:10 9. COMMISSION ANNUAL CALENDAR Action item
3:30 10. PROPOSITION 84 UPDATE Information item
3:45 11. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Information item
3:50 12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioners may speak briefly about items of interest to the Commission that do not appear on the
agenda. No action may be may be taken on any items.
4:00 13. ADJOURN
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF MARIN
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, April 9, 2007
Room 324 A, Marin County Civic Center
NOTICE IS GIVEN that President Steve Kinsey, Marin County Board of Supervisors, has called a
special rneeting of the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Monday, April 9, 2007. The meeting will
be held in Room 324 A, Civic Center, San Rafael, California. The business to be transacted at the
special meeting consists of one matter described below.
AGENDA
2:00 p.m. Convene in Open Session (in Room 324 Al
Convene in Closed Session
1. Appointed Department Head evaluation (Director of Public Works) pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
Reconvene in Open Session (in Room 324 Al
Announcement from Closed Session.
Copies of this notice have been hand delivered or sent via facsimile to all members of the Board of
Supervisors and media outlets who have requested notice of special meetings.
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AGENDA FOR
MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the
meeting.
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 10,2007
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center
9:00 a.m. Convene in ODen Session as the Marin County HousinQ Authority Board of
Commissioners
Convene in Closed Session
1a. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of potential cases: One (1).
Reconvene in ODen Session as the Marin County HousinQ Authority Board of
Commissioners
Announcement from Closed Session.
1b. Approval of minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2007.
1c. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Housing Authority agenda.
1d. Board of Commissioners' mailers.
1e. Executive Director's Report.
1f. Request to award bid to for the Golden Hinde flat roofing replacement project to
IMR Contractor Corporation, of Daly City, California, in the amount of $179,000.
Recommended action: Approve.
Adiourn as the Marin County HousinQ Authority Board of Commissioners
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If you require American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices or other accommodations to participate in
this meeting, these may be requested by calling (415) 499-7331 (voice) or (415) 499-6172 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance,
Copies of documents used in this meeting are available in accessible formats upon written request.
The agenda is available on the Internet at htto:/Iwww.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AaMn/cvbaanda.htm
The Board meeting is broadcast live over the Internet at htlD:llwww,co.marin.ca.us/dects/BS/Archive/Meetinas.cfm
A copy of the agenda will be faxed upon request by dialing (415)-499-6060 and entering "181" after the brief introductory message.
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9:30 a.m. Convene as Board of Supervisors
2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of March 27, 2007.
3. Board of Supervisors' matters.
4. Administrator's report.
5. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Board of Supervisors' agenda.
6. Consent Calendar A (Items CA-1through CA-7)
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval
from the Board and do not exceed $500,000 in cost.)
7. Consent Calendar B (Item CB-1)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes
relating to budgetary matters.)
8. Acknowledgement of Fair Housing Month and the 2007 school poster contest
winners.
9. Request from the Community Development Agency to award certificates to 17
newly certified Marin "Green Businesses."
Recommended action: Approve.
10. Supervisor Arnold requesting presentation by Fireman's Fund regarding their
Green Program.
11. Request from the Health and Human Services Director, on behalf of Supervisor
Kinsey, to oppose SB 893, a bill that would defund local children and families
commissions and allocate these funds for statewide children's health services
Recommended actions: Approve.
12. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social
Services, to approve actions related to increasing the number of In-Home
Supportive Services ("IHSS") workers receiving benefits.
Recommended actions: (a) Approve submission to the California
Department of Social Services ("CDSS") of the revised County-approved
rates for IHSS workers; and (b) approve related budget adjustments as
detailed in staff report dated April 10, 2007.
13. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services, Community Mental
Health Services Division, to receive the 2006-2007 Mental Health Board Annual
Report.
Recommended action: Receive Report.
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14. Request from the Health and Human Services Department to authorize President
to execute Amendment (A02) to the Master Agreement (#04-35359) with the
California Department of Health Services, State Office of AIDS, increasing the
contract by $74,099 for a total contract amount of $1,400,143, for HIV/AIDS related
activities in Marin County.
Recommended action: Approve.
15. Hearing: Request from the Community Development Agency to conduct a public
hearing for comment on an amendment to the FY 2006 Consolidated Plan
Amendment reallocating $359,998 in Community Development Block Grant
("CDBG") funds from City of San Rafael Public Facilities Accessibility
Improvements to Pickleweed Park Community Center.
Recommended actions: Conduct public hearing and consider approving
amendment to reallocate funds.
16. Request from the Community Development Agency to authorize President to
execute amendment to Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG")
cooperation agreement with the City of San Rafael, increasing the contract amount
by $359,998 for a total contract amount of $1,870,529, for rehabilitation and
expansion of Pickleweed Park.
Recommended action: Approve.
17. Appointments:
a. Alcohol and Druq Advisorv Board
Two At-Large vacancies. Applications have been received from Fred Anlyan
and Rocky Pierson and memoranda dated April 3, 2007, has been received
from the Advisory Board Executive Committee recommending their
appointments.
Recommended action: Make two (2) appointments.
b. Commission on Aqinq
One vacancy representing District 1 due to the resignation of Mary Bailor. An
application has been received from Robert Gallimore.
Recommended action: Make appointment.
18. Status report from the Community Development Agency regarding the proposed
East Shore Wastewater Improvement Project.
Recommended actions: Receive report and provide direction to staff in
advance of the April 17, 2007, Board consideration of further actions related
to formation of an Onsite Wastewater Disposal Zone ("OWDZ").
19. Closed Session:
I nstructions to labor negotiator (Human Resources Director) regarding all
bargaining units pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
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1 :30 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session
Announcement from Closed Session.
20. Volunteer Recognition Ceremony.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuah CA-71
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval
from the Board and do not exceed $500,000 in cost.)
CA-1. Board of Supervisors:
a. Supervisor Kinsey requesting adoption of Resolution No. 2007-
expressing support for the Marin Agricultural Land Trust ("MALT") grant
application to the California Department of Conservation's California
Farmland Conservancy Program, to acquire an agricultural conservation
easement on the Crayne Ranch in Tomales.
b. Supervisor Kinsey requesting (i) resolution proclaiming, May 3, 2007,
"California Peace Officers' Memorial Day, the week of May 13, 2007, through
May 19, 2007, as "National Police Week"; and May 15, 2007, as "National
Police Officers' Memorial Day"; (ii) commemoration of both State and
National Peace Officers' Memorial Days by conducting a ceremony at the
Civic Center Flag Pole site on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at 7:30 a.m.; and (iii)
the Flag be flown at half-staff on May 3 and May 15, 2007.
CA-2. Community Development Aaencv:
Authorize President to execute amendment to Community Development Block
Grant ("CDBG") cooperation agreement with the Marin Community Food Bank,
increasing the contract by $27,000 for a total contract amount of $142,059. for food
distribution support.
CA-3. Countv Administrator:
Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007- continuing the local emergency
declarations for the County of Marin, related to severe storm damage, in
conformance with Government Code Section 8630.
CA-4. Health and Human Services:
NOTE: Agreements in items CA-4a and CA-4b are renewals of existing
agreements that were included in and funded in the FY 2006-07 budget.
a. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreements with the following
agencies, for the provision of HIV/AIDS related services: (i) Hospice By the
Bay, in the amount of $107,411; (ii) Marin AIDS Interfaith Network, in the
amount of $45,000; (iii) Marin AIDS Project, in the amount of $365,000; (iv)
Marin Community Food Bank, in the amount of $78,225; and (v) Marin
Treatment Center, in the amount of $146,000.
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b. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with the San
Geronimo Valley Community Center, in the amount of $48,954, to provide, in
collaboration with the Lagunitas School District, services supporting nutritional
health, social emotional development, and youth development.
c. Authorize President to execute amendment to the FY 2006-07 agreement
with Marin People Care dba The Vine, increasing the contract by $63,807 for
a total contract amount of $480,807, to provide residential detoxification
services.
CA-5. Human Resources:
Authorize President to execute agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
regarding Medicare Part D reimbursement.
CA-6. Parks:
a. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for
bids for the 2005-06 storm-related slide repair adjacent to Stetson Avenue,
Corte Madera.
b. Authorize President to authorize President to execute agreement with Pacific
Municipal Consultants, in the amount of $293,150, to prepare a
comprehensive strategic plan for Department of Parks and Open Space.
CA-7. Public Works:
a. Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007-_ authorizing President to execute
Easement Agreement with Robert R. Poindexter and Barbara Jean Merino,
for an easement related to construction of a slope stabilization project, Corte
Madera. (APN 025-192-01 & 05)
b. Request to waive formal bidding process and approve the sole source
purchase of a vehicle, in the amount of $26,876.08 for the Marin County
Sheriff's Office.
c. Request to waive formal bidding procedure and approve single source
purchase of eleven Diving Unlimited Incorporated drysuits from Pinnacles
Dive Center of Novato, CA in the amount of $28,564.53, for use by the Marin
County Sheriff's Office Dive Team.
CONSENT CALENDAR B (Item CB-1) (Four affirmative votes reauired)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes
relating to budgetary matters.)
CB-1. Lib ra rv:
Request from the Director of County Library Services to (a) accept $500 donation
from the Inverness Foundation; and (b) approve related budget actions as detailed
in staff report dated April 1 0, 2007.
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