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TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST
Week of March 12 - 16, 2007
Tiburon
1. Correspondence from Marin Bd of Supervisors - reo Robert L. Kleinert
2. Correspondence from San Rafael Mayor Al Boro - reo Robert L. Kleinert
3. Correspondence from Peggy Curran - re: Siciliano 25th Anniversary
4. Correspondence from Georgia Locke - reo Banning Trans Fats
5. Correspondence from Marin Interfaith - re: Conference 3/24/07
Agendas & Minutes
6. Minutes - Planning Commission - January 10, 2007
7. Minutes - BelfIib Jt. Recreation - February 12, 2007
8. Minutes - Design Review Board - March 1, 2007
9. Action Minutes - Planning Commission - March 14, 2007
10. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - March 15, 2007
11. Agenda - BelfIib Jt. Recreation - March 19, 2007
Regional
a) Highway 101 Open House and Workshop - March 27, 2007 *
b) Comcast - 2006 Community Report *
c) Invitation - Grand Opening Wells Fargo Strawberry Village - 3/28/07 *
d) The Marin Institute - Newsletter - Winter 2007 *
e) Keys to Housing - EAH Newsletter - Spring 2007 *
f) Service Matters - ABAG Newsletter - March/April 2007 *
g) Golden Gate Gazette - Newsletter - Spring 2007 *
h) LCC - Announcement - 2007 Legislative Action Days *
i) Bay Area Home Builder - March 2007 *
Agendas & Minutes
j) Amended Agenda - Marin Bd. Of Supervisors - March 13, 2007
k) Agenda & Minutes - ABAG Executive Board - March 15, 2007
I) Agenda - Marin Bd. Of Supervisors - March 20, 2007
m) Agenda - Marin Hazardous & Solid Waste Auth. - March 22,2007
n) Agenda & Minutes - ABAG General Assembly Bus. Meet.- April 19, 2007
* Council Only
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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
3501 CIVIC CENTER DR., SUITE 329
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA 949034193
TELEPHONE (415) 499-7331
, FAX (415) 499-3645
RECEIVED I TrY (415) 499-6172
www.co.marin.ca.us/bos
March 13, 2007 ~_l v 2007 \
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON .
To The Family of Robert L. Kleinert
c/o Diane Crane-Iacopi, Town Clerk
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
To The Family of Robert L. Kleinert:
The members of the Marin County Board of Supervisors were saddened to learn
of your father Robert's death and, at Supervisor Charles McGlashan's request,
we adjourned our meeting of March 13, 2007, in his memory.
On behalf of all the Board members, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies
to you and your family.
Very sincerely,
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STEVE KINSEY CHARLES McGLASHAN
President, Marin County Board of Supervisors Supervisor, District 3
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March 15, 2007 RECEIVED
Mayor Tom Gram MAR 1 5 Z007
Town of Tiburon TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
1505 Tiburon Blvd. TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Tom:
I was very saddened upon leaming of the passing of Tiburon's longtime manager Robert Kleinert.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Bob's memorial service on Sunday due to a scheduling
conflict.
I first met Bob many years ago conceming an Open Space issue in Tiburon when I was a member
of the County's Parks Commission. Bob was a type of individual that you immediately liked and
trusted. My respect for him grew all the more over the years in my capacity as Mayor of San
Rafael. He was a great person and a real champion of Tiburon.
On behalf of our City Council, we express our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Bob's
family and his many admirers in Tiburon.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
1400 Filth Ave., P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915-1560
Phone: (415) 485-3074 Fax: (415) 459-2242 TOO: (415) 485-3198
Town ofTiburon - 15051iburon Baulevard -oburan, CA 94920 - P. 415.435.7373 F. 415.435.2438 - www.ci.tiburon.ca.us
Office ofthe Town Manager / 415.435.7383
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Ms. Cynthia Siciliano
1640 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
SUBJECT: PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Dear Cyndi,
We have received a Special Event Permit application for your 25th anniversary
celebration scheduled for Sunday, May 20,2007, between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00
p.m.
Your application states that the event will be held on private property (parking lot at the
Maritime Center). Accordingly, you do not need a special event permit from the Town,
but you do need permission from the property owner as to the staging and tenting of
this event. You will need a Town permit to have amplified music at the event (Chapter
25-1, Town Code), which the Town can consider once you have received the property
owner's approval.
Please be advised that if the police receive any complaints about the level of music, or
if the music extends beyond the agreed upon time as set forth in the permit, you may
be asked to mitigate the problem or to discontinue the activity.
Best wishes and thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
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Town Manager
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The Honorable Paul Smith
Tiburon Town Hall Office 11i\R 1 5 2007
Tiburon, CA 94920 TUt/1~ :'..:1i\liAGEi\S OFFICE
Dear Mayor Smith: TOWN OF TIBURON
RE: Banning Trans Fats in Local Restaurants
I am writing to both salute and congratulate you on your persistent efforts in the
banning of the use of trans fats in restaurants. I admire you in being the leader of
the first city to ban them in their restaurants. As a citizen of both Tiburon and
neighboring Ross, I am grateful for your hard work in both increasing awareness
of hydrogenated oils in quality restaurants and the future prevention of their use.
Sincerely,
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3 Berke Court
Tiburon, CA, 94920
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MIRNA PERLA ANAYA
ALBERT V. BAEZ March 14, 2007 RECEIVED
REV. DANIEL BERRIGAN
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ROY BOURGEOIS TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
Director SOA Watch Mayor Paul Smith TOWN OF TlBURON
SUZANNE BRISTOL Town of Tiburon
Former co-director MITF 1505 Tiburon Boulevard
MARILYN CHILCOTE Tiburon, California 94920
NOAM CHOMSKY Dear Mayor Smith:
Professor of Linguistics
and Philosophy, MIT
RAMSEY CLARK The Interreligious Foundation of Community Organization (IFCO), based
REV WILLIAM SLOAN COFFIN in New York, is holding a conference on March 24 at Laney College to
WALTER T. DAVIS apprise our community of the offer of full medical scholarships being
extended by the Latin American Medical School in Havana, Cuba, to our
REV. DAVID DYSON youth here in the greater Bay Area.
People of Faith Network
REV. JOHN FIFE As a part of that conference, a reception is being held on Friday,
BISHOP THOMAS GUMBLETON March 23"', from 5:00-8:00 pm, in Oakland City Hall, One Frank Ogawa
Archdiocese of Detroit Plaza (One City Hall Plaza), Oakland, Hearing Room 3, to honor political
TOM HANSEN and academic leaders in our communities. Weare inviting you to attend,
Mexicv Solidarity Network and most sincerely hope that you can do so.
BILL HUTCHINSON
Former co-director MITF We look forward to the pleasure of your company on March 23'd.
PATRICIA KRaMMER, C.S.J.
SAUL LANDAU Sincerely,
institute for Policy Studies
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PIERRE LEBOSSIERE
Haiti Action Committee Dale Sorensen, Director
REV. ALAN McCOY, O.F.M. Marin Interfaith Task Force on the Americas
REV. PAUL MOORE, JR.
KAREN PARKER Ene!: flyer for the March 24'" 2007 conference.
Humanitarian Law Project
EILEEN PURCELL RSVP: cross0828@yahoo.com or by phoning 415/924-3227
MICHAEL RATNER
Center for Constitutional Rights
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MINUTES NO. 943 Cr
PLANNING COMMISSION
January 10,2007
Regular Meeting
T own of Tiburon Council Chambers
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Fraser called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Chair Fraser, Vice-Chair Aguirre, Commissioners Kunzweiler and
O'Donnell
Absent: Commissioner Collins
Staff Present: Director of Community Development Anderson and Assistant Planner
Phillips
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
There was none.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. REQUEST TO OBTAIN LOCAL mSTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION FOR THE FORMER RAILROAD TRESTLE MOUND
NEAR BLACKIE'S PASTURE; Leslie Doyle, Belvedere-Tiburon
Landmarks Society, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel No. 055-071-02
Assistant Planner Phillips presented the staff report. He noted that the purpose of the item
is to seek Commission observations and recommendations that will be forwarded to the
Heritage and Arts Commission and Town Council regarding the designation request.
Phillips stated that the railroad trestle was initially constructed in 1883 and that after 84
years of use, train service ended in 1967. The wooden trestle was removed the next year,
but the mound remained. The Town of Tiburon acquired the land in the 1970's and the
tracks were removed in 1974. With respect to land use and zoning, Phillips informed the
Commission that the Richardson Bay Lineal Park (RBLP) is designated as Parks &
Recreation in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. He also noted that there is an
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adopted Precise Plan for the Blackie's Pasture portion of the RBLP; various precise plans
for the area have been adopted over the decades, with the latest adoption in 1992. The
1992 Precise Plan shows the "grading out" of substantial portions of the former trestle
mound, and further calls for the planting of a mixed hardwood forest in that location. In
1993, the Town Council voted not to proceed with construction of the center-piece of the
Precise Plan, which was a large salt marsh located where the statue of Blackie the
swayback horse now stands. Later that year, the Council authorized limited
improvements to the Blackie's Pasture area at the request of Black ie's Brigade. Work on
the former trestle mound was not included in the Blackie's Brigade effort. Phillips
indicated that the 1992 Blackie's Pasture Precise Plan technically remains in effect. The
inconsistency of the historic landmark designation proposal with the Precise Plan's
approved "grading out" ofthe former trestle mound would need to be resolved as part of
the designation process, should it move forward.
With respect to practical effects of the historic designation, Phillips noted that future
approval of significant physical alterations to the trestle mound would likely require an
environmental impact report as there would be a presumptive significant effect on a
historic resource under the California Environmental Quality Act. In short, the former
trestle mound would likely be protected indefmltely from major human-induced changes,
such as the "grading out" called for in the adopted Blackie's Pasture Precise Plan.
The Landmarks Society is also suggesting minor enhancements to the trestle mound, such
as a decomposed granite path leading to the end of the mound with an informational
plaque and potentially a bench. Phillips added that the Landmark's Society has indicated
that it would be responsible for ongoing maintenance of any physical improvements that
it might install on the trestle mound.
Dave Gotz, Chairman ofthe Tiburon Heritage and Arts Commission, stated that his
Commission would be receiving the recommendations of the Planning Commission at a
future meeting and would hold a public hearing at that time. He noted that prior to this
staff report, he was unaware of the 1992 Blackie's Pasture Precise Plan,
Chair Fraser opened public comment. There being none, public comment was closed.
Chair Fraser asked each Commissioner in turn to comment on the request.
Commissioner Kunzweiler noted that the Commission was being asked for comments on
three specific items; I) on the historic designation; 2) on the suggested physical
improvements; and 3) on the designations inconsistency with the Blackie's Pasture
Precise Plan. He stated that he supported the designation and supported the physical
improvements provided that the Town incurred no costs or maintenance. He found the
Precise Plan to be somewhat out-of-date and the proposed hardwood forest a "non-
starter", and indicated that the Town Council should seriously consider revising the
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Precise Plan either by amending the portions of it dealing with the trestle mound area or
revisiting the entire Precise Plan.
Vice-Chairman Aguirre agreed with Commissioner Kunzweiler, and added that public
hearings should be held on the matter. He was curious how much public input was
associated with the adoption of the 1992 Precise Plan. He supports the historic
designation in concept, but wants to see more public input on the matter before a final
decision is made. He further commented that the proposed physical improvements seem
simple and adequate.
Commissioner O'Donnell recommended that the Town Council look seriously at
repealing the Precise Plan elements that have not been implemented after so many years
and with the Town having a new General Plan. He wanted the Town to take a broader
view of the RBLP and not simply reconsider the trestle mound area elements of the
Precise Plan.
Chairman Fraser supported the comments of his fellow commissioners and would like to
see a modest plan for improvements to the trestle mound, on the belief that less is better.
He also expressed a strong desire for additional public input on this issue. and agreed that
the review of the Precise Plan needs to focus on "the big picture" rather than just the
railroad trestle mound, as the historic designation could potentially have significant
effects on the surrounding area. He wanted to avoid the tendency to piece-meal public
park plans and improvements.
In response to questions, Anderson stated that public hearings were held on the 1992
Precise Plan but that the trestle mound area elements did not generate much controversy
in his recollection. In hindsight, a hardwood forest in that area seems unlikely to be
approved today given view blockage concerns.
It was the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission members present to
support the historic landmark designation and urge the Town Council to revisit the 1992
Blackie's Pasture Precise Plan in its entirety.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Major Peninsula Project Status Update
Anderson stated this was the annual update on major Tiburon Peninsula projects.
Commissioner Kunzweiler asked about the most recent Sanitary District No.5 plans to
annex property along Paradise Drive, and Anderson provided a brief update.
3. 2007 Planning Commission Calendar
Anderson stated that the annual calendar appeared to indicate a less hectic year than 2006
but that it was too early in the year to be certain. The Commission had no comments.
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4. Planning Commission Minutes - Regular Meeting of November 8, 2006
MIS Kunzweiler/Aguirre to approve Minutes #942 as submitted. Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
JIM FRASER, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SCOTT PHILLIPS, SECRETARY (Acting)
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Department
Belvedere-Tiburon Joint Recreation Committee
Meeting Minutes for Special Meeting Held February 12,2007
Call to Order, 7:00 pm
Committee Members: Jerry Riessen Chair Present
Jennifer Muller Vice-Chair Present
Bob McCaskill Absent
Tara Sullivan Absent
Priscilla Tripp Present
Denise Bauer Present
MelTill Boyce, RUSD Present
Staff Members Present: Bruce Mulder, Sherry Burchert
1. Public comment - No members of the public were present for comment.
II. Minutes: - The minutes for the regular meeting held January 16, 2007 approved.
Motion - Muller: Second - Boyce: Vote 5-0.
III. Finance Reports: Mulder reviewed the January Cash Reports. He explained that the January
numbers reflected the payments to the consultants of the Summer Camps studies. Invoices have been
sent to both the city and town for reimbursement. If February Revenues and expenses are similar to
last year Mulder projects an end of the year deficit of approximately $40,000 to $45,000.
IV. Information and Discussion Items
1. Summer Camp Planning Update: Mulder presented an updated camp budget which reflects
actual program levels that are being offered for 2007. Some adjustments have been made after
confirming programs with Independent Contractors. Tripp ask how 2007 summer camp
enrollment, revenue and expense numbers compare with last year. Mulder reviewed comparisons
and explained that overall enrollment projections are less than last year. Revenues are similar but
expenses are anticipated to be much less. Mulder explained that the Summer Camp brochure was
already off to the printer and is scheduled to be distributed by February 271h Burchert pointed
out that Leela Pratt donated a photo which will be featured on the front cover. Muller ask for
print of the Summer Camp brochure, this will be emailed to both Muller and Bauer.
2. FY 2007-08 Budget Draft review: Mulder presented a revised draft of the FY 2007-08 budget.
He explained that he updated each account that was discussed at the prior January BTJRC
meeting and revised figures accordingly. All of these figures were reviewed. Mulder explained
that he also revised the staffing levels of the program coordinator positions. He proposed
changing the budget from one full-time coordinator at 40 Hrs. and 2 part-time staff at 20 Hrs. to
two full-time coordinators at 30 hrs. and I part-time staff. He explained that over the past six
weeks the Academy program had experienced the turnover of three staff in that part-time
position. He is concerned that operating the Academy program with two part-time staff will lead
to inconsistency in leadership that may negatively impact this program. Two full-time staff at 30
hrs offers much more stability for the leadership of this program. He also explained that with two
30 hr. program coordinators he can also limit the hours of the Office Administrator position to 4
days per week. Mulder explained that the difference in the budget impact to his proposal is
estimated at about $4500 and leaves the budget deficit at $7376. Riessen suggested revising the
budget to reflect the changes discussed and re-submit the budget to the committee for approval.
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3. Workers Compensation Update: Mulder presented an update on BTJRC's process of obtaining
altemative workers compensation coverage to be effective July I", 2007. He reviewed a letter
that was sent to both Town and City Managers updating them on the process. BTJR is underway
with the application for coverage with Park and Recreation Employee Compensation. Resolution
number 07-1 to authorize participation in the PARDEC was passed by the committee with a
unanimous vote. At the request of the committee, Mulder will also have the workers
compensation documents reviewed by City of Belvedere officials.
4. Customer / Market Assessment Plan: Mulder presented a Customer Service / Market
Assessment plan to address areas of quality assurance. He reviewed strategies that included
customer service and customer satisfaction, program evaluations and market analysis. Riessen
emphasized that this is a very important strategy and ask for a more detailed plan of how these
strategies will be implemented.
5. Spring Cotillion / Filming of Documentary: Cynthia Glinka, the Cotillion instructor
introduced herself and presented a summary of the Cotillion program. She explained that the
current session has the largest attendance ever of 100 participants, with another 30 on a waiting
list. She would like to expand the program but we are limited to the size and availability of
facilities. She also presented a filming documentary opportunity that she would like to
implement. Filming of this program would require all parents to sign release forms and may
require additional funding. Glinka thanked the committee for allowing her the opportunity to
presenl.her program ideas.
6. Belvedere- Tiburon Open Golf Tournament: Mulder updated the committee on the 2007
Belvedere- Tiburon Open Golf Tournament scheduled for September II, 2007 at Stone Tree golf
course. Mulder has spoke with George Rodericks about BTJRC's interest in becoming the
beneficiary of the program. Rodericks has ask the committee for a letter requesting this interest.
Mulder will talk with George and follow up with a letter. Riessen suggested that committee
members could support this tournament by each making phone calls to solicit sponsors and
donors.
IV. Action Items:
J. Resolution to authorize participation in the Park and Recreation District Employee
Compensation program, (P ARDEC).
V. Adjourn:
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING OF MARCH 1,2007
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
There was none.
D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
1. 116 HACIENDA DRIVE MAlER, ADDITlONSN ARIANCElFLOOR
AREA EXCEPTION
116 HACIENDA DRIVE KURT AND JAINA MAlER
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED
LOT SIZE 11,200 S.F. NA NA
FLOOR AREA 2,687 3.372 3,120 MAX
LOT COVERAGE 24.0% 26.6% 15.0% MAX
BUILDING HEIGHT 21' 24'6" 30'MAX
SIDE YARDS 11'&9'6" 11'&9'6" 15'
FRONT YARD 26' 26' 30'
REAR YARD 26' 26' 25'
V ARIANCESIEXCEPTION EXCESS LOT COVERAGE AND
FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION
The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of additions to an
existing single-family dwelling on property located at 116 Hacienda Drive, with a variance
requested for excess lot coverage, along with a floor area exception. This application was
reviewed at the February 1,2007 Design Review Board meeting. At that time, concerns
were raised by the owner of the adjacent downhill residence at 18 Noche Vista Lane
regarding potential visual mass and bulk and privacy impacts that could result from the
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proposed second story addition. The Design Review Board shared the concerns raised by
the downhill neighbors, and also expressed concerns about the overall size of the house, as
both a variance for excess lot coverage and a floor area exception were requested. The
Board recommended that the second story addition be pulled back from the rear of the house
and made smaller in size to address these concerns. The application was continued to the
March 1 meeting to allow the applicant time to modify the plans for the project. The
applicant has now submitted revised plans for the project.
Kurt Maier, applicant, stated that as a result of concerns expressed at the February I Board
meeting, they had revised the plans and moved the second story back by 6' 9" further from
the rear of the building and eliminated the den. The requested lot coverage remains the
same at 26.6%, still necessitating a variance for excess lot coverage. The proposed floor
area has been reduced by 152 square feet to a total of3,372 square feet. The requested floor
area exception ahs been reduced from 404 sq. ft. to 252 sq. ft. He stated he had received
support from two neighbors; however, two other neighbors still sought more changes. He
noted that an effort to appease one neighbor would not appease the other and the further
back he moves the project, the more it would diminish the view from the upstairs rooms.
He felt that he had taken the Board's direction into consideration and have reached a
compromise which would be augmented by landscaped screening.
In response to Boardmember Teiser, Mr. Maier confIrmed the story poles depicting a
potential hedge were not located on his property but on his neighbor Mr. Breen's property.
Planning Manager Watrous confirmed that ifthis potential hedge was not on Mr. Maier's
property it would not be part of the project and the Board could not require something to be
installed on someone else's property.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Marvin Breen, owner of the home below the site, reviewed the history of Board's approval
of a second story addition at 118 Hacienda Drive which had a negative impact on his
property. When added together with the proposed project, he felt that the environment of
his house would be totally changed. He stated that the addition would diminish and narrow
their view. He did not think that a hedge would provide adequate screening, and that Mr.
Maier suggested planting a hedge 6 to 8 feet inside their small yard, which was more than
they were willing to do. He said that he has tried to reach a reasonable agreement with his
neighbors. He requested that the second floor be moved further from his house to reduce
the intrusion on his home.
Mr. Maier noted that Mr. Green had a view ofSausalito and Mt. Tam and that the view he
was referring to was from his kitchen, which would be looking backwards. Mr. Maier
added that if the structure was moved back it would impact others.
In response to Boardmember Frymier, Mr. Maier stated they had room to move the second
story but it would make two people unhappy and diminish the view from the new upstairs
area.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
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Boardmember Teiser stated that the applicant had done what was requested by eliminating
the upstairs den and reducing the floor area exception. He said that he had visited the Breen
residence and agreed that the intrusion of 118 Hacienda Drive was significant, but the Board
was not ruling on that property. He recognized that the Breens felt it was a privacy issue
and something would be looming over them, but he felt it was far enough back and away
from the property line. He hoped that screening could be worked between the neighbors.
Boardmember Frymier acknowledged that the addition at 118 Hacienda Drive was
penalizing this application. She agreed that the applicant has done what was requested by
moving the addition back. She felt that the second story did not seem to be that large an
encroachment on the Breen residence, adding that the distance from their kitchen to the
addition made this feel not as extreme as the condition with 118 Hacienda Drive. She did
not believe that the addition would look down on the home below, but encouraged the
applicant to take care of the screening issue with the Breens.
Chairman Doyle stated that the Board is tasked with preserving views and had suggested
moving a portion ofthe upper story back. He said that some form of visual break at the rear
would be helpfuL but he was unsure if the second story should be moved back any further.
There was a brief discussion regarding screening techniques and Planning Manager Watrous
noted that the Town discourages conditions of approval that require approval by neighbors,
however, staff would be happy to work with the neighbors to try to reach a screening
compromise.
MIS, (Frymierffeiser) (passed 3-0) to determine that the project is categorically
exempt from the provisions of CEQA and approve the application subject to the
conditions of approval as set forth in the Staff report, with a recommendation that the
applicant work with the neighbors to try to come up with landscape screening.
2. 2135 VlSTAZO EAST QUIRK, NEW DWELLINGN ARIANCES
2135 VlST AZO EAST STREET JOE AND KATE QUIRK
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED
LOT SIZE 21,781 S.F. NA NA
FLOOR AREA 2,416 4,176 4,178 MAX
LOT COVERAGE 9.9% 15.5% 15.0% MAX
BUILDING HEIGHT 19' 29'2" 30'MAX
SlDEYARDS 49'&6'11" 45'&10' 15'
FRONT YARD 25' 25' 30'
REAR YARD 129' 90' 25'
REDUCED FRONT AND SIDE'Y ARD
V ARlANCES/EXCEPTION SETBACKS AND EXCESS LOT
COVERAGE
The Board reviewed this application at the February 15,2007 meeting for construction ofa
new single-family dwelling and guest house with variances for reduced front and side yard
setbacks and excess lot coverage, and heard concerns from neighbors regarding layout of the
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house and guest house as well as layout of fruit trees and view and privacy impacts. The
Board continued the item so each member could visit the site and view the story poles from
inside the neighbor's residence. In response to neighbors' concerns, the applicant had
agreed to frost a window in the master bathroom and that the master bathroom skylight is
eliminated.
In response to a request from Chair Doyle, Planning Manager Watrous summarized
discussions regarding the existing fence along the rear property line and preserving the open
space character of the property. He stated that Staff has determined that although the Board
could encourage or request the applicant to move the fence, the Board could not require
changes to the fence as a condition of approval of this application. He explained planning
law which provides that there needs to be reasonable nexus between a condition of approval
and the requested changes to the property in order to give the Board jurisdiction.
Jared Polsky, architect, stated that his client has always been willing to talk to the neighbors
about the fence but at this time did not want to include this with the application.
Chris Armstrong, also representing his wife, stated he was not present to criticize the project
but to note the unusual characteristics ofVistazo East. He stated that this is not a town
maintained street, with a private sewer system, no storm drain system, and the Fire District
has concerns because of the width of the street and the fact there is no turnaround. He noted
that there are severe drainage problems in heavy rains. He asked the Board to consider
street parking during construction and possible drainage impacts from the proposed project
and suggested that upslope neighbors will want undergrounding of light poles and lines.
Planning Manager Watrous stated those are issues that are dealt with during the building
permit plan check process and Staff would bring them to the attention of the Building
Official.
Miles Berger praised the architect and stated he was totally in Javor of the project being
approved. He stated that in his opinion the fence can be considered by the Board as part of
the totality of the project design. He stated that the Board looks at material, bulk, landscape
and how the project affects the neighborhood and noted that most of the other homes in the
neighborhood have made a definite statement and voted with their lack of fencing on their
properties. Mr. Berger stated he thought the Board had jurisdiction to preserve the open
character of the hillside and he pointed out that the applicant's plans referred to a "natural
hillside" at the rear of the property. He stated that a fence in the area destroys the natural
hillside for the neighbors. He acknowledged tbat the applicant had a lot of exotic plantings
and a reason to fence it, but suggested that they get rid of the rear fence and join the rest of
the neighborhood.
Patrick Armitage questioned the need for the fence along the rear property line. He said that
the Fire District had concerns about getting equipment through the area with the fence in
place.
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Masa Murata reinforced the comments made about drainage, and using the site plan
illustrated to the Board the drainage problems he has experienced in the past and concerns
he had with the addition of this house.
Fred Hannahs asked the Board to avoid tunnel vision and consider constructive planning for
the Peninsula. He feh that the Board had been over lenient and had overused the variance
procedures in the past. He stated that the Board had an obligation to preserve amenities of
privacy and views.
Jerry Reynolds, speaking for Katherine Halpern, stated that if the Board approves the
project without addressing the fence they will appeal the decision to the Town Council. He
stated he thought the Board had the authority to address the fence. He recognized the Board
was ready to approve the project, however, he requested that the main roofline be lowered
by one foot and enumerated reasons why he did not feel that this change would have a major
impact on the applicant. He stated that he would lose a view of the Golden Gate Bridge
while the applicant would gain views. He felt that the rooflinei was not a requirement but an
elective part of the house design, and they should not have to sacrifice their view for an
architectural preference.
Laura Halpern stated that the proposed house would affect her family's view and privacy.
She stated that the house would block 85% of their water view beneath the Golden Gate
Bridge from their lower level and would have a significant monetary affect. She stated that
staff report did not accurately identuy their windows and side door. She was also concerned
about privacy regarding the proposed terrace off the master bedroom, noting that one
Monterey pine on their property provides screening between the houses. She asked that a
wall be added on the side ofthe terrace facing their property to block sound. She stated that
the skylights in the master bedroom closets will also be visible and asked that these
skylights be eliminated.
Fani Hanson stated that the process should be improved to eliminate hostility between
neighbors. She stated that they were not notified of the fence application and asked to
maintain the open space meadow at the top of the site. She requested that the fence be
lowered 3 feet, the chimneys eliminated and that plantings be no taller than the guest house.
She also asked that netting be installed on the story poles for the house.
Angela Danadjieva stated that all the uphill neighbors were against what is happening with
this project and noted that numerous letters of objection had been delivered to the Town.
She showed photos of fruit trees and fencing and stated that much of her water view would
be eliminated. She reiterated her previous suggestion that the guest house be rotated. She
asked that the fence be removed, the house be lowered, the size of the retaining walls be
reduced and that the existing trees be topped.
Mike Figour supported the project as proposed, adding that its design was driven by the needs
of people. He said that he was baffled by the pettiness of the neighbors. He noted the changes
in the area during the past 60 years and gave his historical perspective. He also pointed out
that the site would be developed at the bottom of the property instead of the top.
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Katherine Halpern stated that she did not want the house to obstruct her views, adding that
the project would reduce the value of her property. She said that there has been a house on
this property for 50 years that did not impact her views, with no fence to bother people
uphill. She stated that this project did not fit in with the neighborhood and that the house
was much too large.
Jared Polsky stated there was a misconception that a solid fence was being proposed at the
rear of the site, noting that it is a wire fence. He said that if the project moves forward his
client will work with the staff to make improvements to the fence. He noted that the sole
reason for the continuance was to address the house itself and they had already lowered it
two feet.
In response to Boardmember Frymier, Mr. Polsky stated that the roofline had already been
lowered several times in order to compromise.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Teiser stated that he had been in the Halpern house and seen the view
blockage and characterized it as pretty minimal. He noted that they have a panoramic view
to Angel Island from the lower floor and even more extensive views from the main floor.
He stated that the possible view impacts would be consistent with the Hillside Guidelines.
He stated that property owners have a right to fence their property, and this fence is not on
open space. He encouraged the applicant to consider the concerns of the neighbors, but
stated that the Board could not force them to change the fence.
Boardmember Frymier noted she was in a quandary about the fence, as Mr. Berger and Staff
had different opinions. She felt that the fence should be moved closer to the structure ofthe
guest house, but noted that the fence was already approved, and she did not know how to
deal with it.
Mr. Watrous further explained the concept of "nexus" in planning law, stating that the Town
can make requirements for items that are reasonably related to what is being requested. In
this case the applicant is proposing nothing to do with the character of the upper hillside and
the concerns with the fence are about the open character of the hillside, when nothing in the
application is related to the area. He noted that the Town had made changes to a previous
application which would have blocked views by making changes to the existing structure
which already blocked views. He reiterated that there is no nexus to allow the Board to
require changes to the fence as part of this application.
Boardmember Frymier stated she could approve the project with the applicant encouraged to
move the fence.
Chair Doyle stated he joined to Board to do the right thing. He said that he had no problem
with the house at the last meeting. He said that if he were the architect, he would change the
location of the guest house and think about dropping the roofline about a fOot. He said that
the fence is not the right thing to have there. Although it was the property owner's right and
it is on their property, the fence visually impacts the fabric of the community. He stated that
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ifhe was the applicant, he would go home tonight and take the fence down, as it feels like a
scar on the hillside. He stated that he could support the house. In the reahn of good
neighborliness, he felt that this was a spite fence, however, he did not think that the Board
has the jurisdiction to change it. He suggested the applicant move the fence back to the plan
proposed by Ms. Danadjieva, or some of the ideas suggested by Mr. Berger.
Joe Quirk, applicant, stated he had tried to work with the neighbors about the fence and came up
with suggestions to use landscaping to obscure the fence. He asked the Board to approve the
house with the condition to work with staff to come up with a solution more palpable to the
neighbors. Planning Manager Watrous suggested language for the condition of approval, if the
applicant was willing, to state that the fence along the rear property line be modified to address
the concerns ofthe neighbors and to be approved by Town staff.
MIS, TeiserlFrymier (passed 3-0) to determine that the project is categorieaUy exempt
from the provisions of CEQA and approve the application subject to the conditions of
approval as set forth in the Staff report, with the additional conditions of approval that
the dressing room windows facing east use obscure glass, and that the rear fence be
modified to address the concerns ofthe neighbors to preserve the open appearances of
the hillside, subject to approval of staff.
E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
3. 1893 CENTRO WEST STREET HARD, NEW DWELLlNGIFLOOR AREA
EXCEPTION
1893 CENTRO WEST STREET CHARLES HARD
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED
LOT SIZE 12.600 S.F. NA NA
FLOOR AREA 3,209 3,666 3.260 MAX
LOT COVERAGE 18.4% 20.8% 35.0% MAX
BUILDING HEIGHT 27' 28'6" 30' MAX
SIDE YARDS 10'&6' 10'&6' 8'
FRONT YARD 25' 25' 15'
REAR YARD 58' 58' 25'
V ARlANCESIEXCEPTION FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION
The applicant has submitted a request for construction of a new single-family dwelling with
a floor area exception, on the property located at 1893 Centro West Street. Currently a
duplex exists on the properly, which was in the process of being renovated for conversion
into a single-family dwelling. The applicant subsequently demolished over 50"10 of the
existing walls of the structure. By demolishing more than 50% of the structure, the project
is therefore classified as "new construction." The proposed single-family dwelling would
be a two-story structure. The lower level would include a two-car garage, the master
bedroom and hathroom, two bedrooms, a guest room, and a laundry room. A small wood
deck would be located adjacent to the right side of the structure, with access from the guest
room and one of the bedrooms. The upper level would include the living room, family
room, dining area, kitchen and a large deck. The deck would be located above the garage
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with access from the family room. A variance for reduced side yard setback has been
requested, but a notice was not able to be sent out in order for that request to be heard at this
meeting.
Luis Baez, project manager, reviewed the history of the application. He noted that the
Board received a letter which described the reasons due to structural dry rot why more than
50% of the house was demolished, adding that this did not happen with the owner's consent.
He said that they are trying to take all issues into consideration and move forward to get the
project started. He slated they have tried to mitigate the neighbors' concerns and are willing
to drop the house 30 inches to give back a portion of the view to 1895 Centro East. He
noted that this change is not reflected in the submitted plans.
Ricardo Royo, designer, reviewed the previous application and indicated their intent to
eliminate the pitched roof and maximize views on south end, along with their willingness to
lower the house into the ground.
Charles Harb, applicant, slated that he had been on the deck of the neighboring home at
1985 Centro West Street and there was no view except of huge trees. He noted that the
original proposed height ofthe roofline would block their view of the bridge.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Bill Lukens noted that the lots along Centro West are very steep and the neighbors can hear
each other very clearly and see each other's lights. He stated that the proposed windows
will look right into the sun and become nuisances, noting that most other homes in the area
have awnings to cover their windows. He noted that downhill neighbors will be able to see
their lights. He said that the neighbors want to keep floor areas down as much as possible.
He suggested trying to mitigate the bulk of the house, possibly by stepping into the slope.
Brooke Halsey stated the building at 1895 Centro West has always only had a view from the
top unit. She did not see any problem with the plans and urged the Board to approve the
project.
Mr. Baez stated they would like to keep the design as is, but will redesign if they have to do
it.
Mr. Rayo noted that the upper windows would be used for ventilation.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Teiser stated that he liked the idea of dropping the roof pitch and either
reducing the size or eliminating the upper windows. He suggested dropping he roof 15
inches, but felt that the house did not have to be dug into the ground. He said that the lower
unit at 1895 Centro West did not seem to previously have much ofa view, but lowering the
roof pitch would open up their views.
Chair Doyle noted that lowering the roof pitch would make the upper windows smaller.
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Boardmember Frymier expressed some concern about the overall floor area of the house.
MIS, TeiserlFrymier (passed 3-0) that the application be continued to the March 15
meeting.
4. POTENTIAL AMENDMENT TO BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Watrous stated that concerns have been raised regarding the language and interpretation
of the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance requirements for measuring building height. In particular,
concerns have been raised about how building height is measured at the perimeter of a
building where the bottom of the structure is situated below the finished and natural grade.
The height measurement method in the Zoning Ordinance would be changed to refer to
measuring height from the perimeter of the exterior surface of the building, structure, fence,
or wall.
Boardmember Frymier requested that Exhibit A be more clearly identified.
It was the consensus of the Board that the Town proceed with this amendment to the
Hillside Guidelines.
5. POTENTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE HILLSIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES
FOR "BORROWED VIEWS"
Mr. Watrous reviewed the proposed amendment to the Hillside Design Guidelines with
regard to "borrowed views" which involve situations in which an existing home has views
across a vacant neighboring lot.
MIS, (Frymiertreiser) (passed 3-0) to adopt the Resolution recommending Approval to
the Town Council this amendment to the Tiburon Hillside Design Guidelines.
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #3 OF THE 2/15/07 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING
Boardmember Teiser amended the minutes on page 5, last sentence of first paragraph, to
read: "....disappear; a lower flat roofand the color to be more earthy tone."
MIS, TeiserlFrymier (passed 3-0) to approve the Minutes of February 15, 2007 as
amended.
G. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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TOWN OF TIBURON DA
PLANNING COMMISSION rJSSr
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
March 14, 2007 - 7:30 PM
ACTION MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Fraser, Commissioner Collins, Commissioner O'Donnell,
Commissioner Kunzweiler
Absent: Commissioner: Aquirre
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any subject not on the
agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Planning
Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items
that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to Town
Staff for consideration and/or placed on a future Planning Commission agenda.
Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. There Were None
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
Staff Update
Commission Information Items
PUBLIC HEARING
1. MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16 (ZONING); VARIOUS TEXT AMENDMENTS:
AMENDMENTS ARE PROPOSED FOR SECTIONS ADDRESSING FLOOR
AREA RATIO, LOT COVERAGE AND BUILDING HEIGHTS IN THE NC AND VC
ZONES; BUILDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENT METHOD; SKYLIGHTS; AND
BASEMENT DEFINITION Recommended Approval to Town Council (4-0)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN STATUS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006
Forwarded Report to Town Council (4-0)
.P Action Minutes - Planning Commission Meeting
March 14, 2007
Page 2
MINUTES
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF
JANUARY 10, 2007 Amended as Written (3.0-1)
ADJOURNMENT 8:05PM
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ACTION MINUTES #5 D1GEsr
TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007
1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD
A. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Frymier 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
1. 1 San Rafael A venue Lam New Dwelling APPROVED
2. 1893 Centro West Harb New DwellinglVar./Fl. Area Exception CONTINUED TO
4/5/07
E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
, 140 Porto Marino Huehne AdditionslVariances CONTINUED TO 4/5/07
J.
4. 9 Burrell Court Hariri AdditionslVariances CONTINUED TO 4/5/07
F. MINUTES OF THE 3/1/07 D.R.B. MEETING - APPROVED AS AMENDED
G. ADJOURNMENT - 9:15 PM
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Department
BELVEDERE-TIBURON JOINT RECREATION COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Monday, March 19, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Tiburon Town Hall - Tiburon Community Room
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon
The public is invited to attend.
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please contact: Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation (415) 43S-4355. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable
Belvedere- Tiburon Recreation Committee to make reasonable accommodation for full participation. (28 CFR 35,102-
35,104 ADA Title II)
7:00 Call to Order
Committee: Jerry Riessen, Chair Tiburon
Jennifer Muller, Vice-Chair Belvedere
Robert McCaskill Belvedere
Tara Sullivan Tiburon
Priscilla Tripp Tiburon
Denise Bauer Belvedere
Merrill Boyce RUSD
1. Public Comment The public may direct questions or comments related to Belvedere- Tiburon Recreation business
to the Committee and Director concerning matters not listed on the agenda. The Conunittee can take no action
unless the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda
II. Minutes
I. Approval of minutes for the Special Meeting held February 12,2007.
Motion Second by Vote
111. Finance Renorts
I. Review of the February cash reports.
IV. Information and Discussion Items
I. FY 2007 -08 Budget review and approval.
2. Workers Compensation Update
3. Customer I Market Assessment Plan
4. Belvedere-Tiburon Open Golf Toumament
5. Revised Meeting Calendar
6. Organizational Chart
7. BTJRC involvement in programs / operations
8. BTJR major operational expenditures review
V. Action Items:
I. FY 2007-08 Budget Approval.
VI. Adiourn
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AGENDA FOR 'ro:~Ai~Ai~~G~fZSO:F:'Clf
MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOWi'~ O~: Ti5UI~ON
MARIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ..
MARIN COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the
meeting.
AMENDED
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center
9:00 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Housinq Authoritv Board of Commissioners
1a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of February 20,2007.
1b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Housing Authority agenda.
1 c. Board of Commissioners' matters.
1d. Executive Director's Report.
1e. Request to adopt resolution approving the Public Housing Assessment System
("PHAS") Management Operations Certification for FY 2006.
Recommended action: Approve.
1f. Request to adopt resolution approving the Risk Management Policy Statement.
Recommended action: Approve.
19. Request to approve a 3% salary adjustment for the Shelter Plus Care Case
Manager.
Recommended action: Approve.
1h. Request to approve transfer of $750,000 from the Housing Choice Voucher
Reserves to the Public Housing Operating Reserves for FY 2006, to eliminate
deficit and stay in compliance with Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD")
operating reserve balance requirements.
Recommended action: Approve.
Adiourn as the Marin County Housina Authority Board of Commissioners
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.\ . 9:30 a.m. Convene as Board of Supervisors
2. Presentation of "Employee of the Month" Award, February 2007, to Freddy Dubon-
Romero, of the Public Defender's Office.
3. Approval of minutes of the meetings of February 13 and 20, 2007.
4a. Board of Supervisors' matters.
4b. Request from Supervisors Kinsey and Arnold to discuss recent enforcement
actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement branch of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and direct County actions.
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-1 through CA-11)
("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. Request from Department of Health and Human Services to take actions related to
approval of FY 2006-07 Master Fee for Service Contract for Community Mental
Health Services, Adult Residential Provider contracts.
Recommended actions: (a) Authorize President to execute Master Contract,
in the amount of $2,800,000, to apply to fee for service contracts with
Community Mental Health Services and adult residential mental health
services providers and (b) authorize the Health and Human Services Director
to execute contracts pursuant to this Master Contract.
10. Request from Department of Health and Human Services to take actions related to
approval of FY 2006-07 Master Fee for Service Contract for physicians providing
services to adult and child mental health clients.
Recommended actions: (a) Authorize President to execute Master Contract,
in the amount of $650,000, to apply to fee for service contracts with
Community Mental Health Services and physicians and (b) authorize the
Health and Human Services Director to execute contracts pursuant to this
Master Contract.
11. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services to authorize
President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with Buckelew Programs, in an
amount not to exceed $3,567,940, to provide various services to adult mental
health clients.
Recommended action: Approve.
Marin County BOS Agenda 2 3/13/2007
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12. Appointments:
a. Civic Center Conservancy
One vacancy for a Board of Supervisors' appointee. Applications have been
received from Stephen Patterson and Deborah Vick.
Recommended action: Make appointment or schedule interviews for
March 27, 2007.
b. Countv Service Area ("CSA") 18 - Las Gallinas
i. One vacancy due to the resignation of Harriot Manley. An application
has been received from Kathryn Neville.
Recommended action: Make appointment.
II. One vacancy due to the resignation of Bruce Winchell.
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for March 27, 2007.
c. Tamalpais Desiqn Review Board ("TDRB")
Five term expirations as follows: Crystal Barriscale, Bill Cullen, Robert
Freitas, John McCormick and Kathy Ryan. All incumbents have reapplied.
Recommended actions: Make five (5) appointments.
13. Personnel Actions:
a. Request from the Retirement Administrator to add 1.0 FTE Senior Clerk
Typist position (Class #1341), effective March 18, 2007, to assist active and
inactive Marin County Employees' Retirement Association ("MCERA")
members.
b. Request from the Human Resources Director and the Auditor-Controller to
approve 6.0% salary adjustment for the classification of Senior Accountant
(Class #0373), effective April 8, 2007.
c. Request from the Directors of Parks and Open Space and Human Resources
to approve actions related to realigning the management structure of the
Department of Parks and Open Space to maximize and support the new
strategic direction being developed by the County.
Recommended actions: Approve actions as detailed in staff reports dated
March 13, 2007, for items 13a -13c.
14. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 6.90 of the Marin County Code
extending existing restrictions upon the use of Bolinas Beach for camping during
weekends.
Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and
schedule merit hearing for March 27, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.
Recess as Board of Supervisors
Marin County BOS Agenda 3 3/13/2007
11 :00 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
15a. Approval of minutes of the meetings of February 6 and 13, 2007.
15b. Board of Directors' matters.
15c. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Open Space District Agenda.
15d. General Manager's report.
15e. Request for adoption of response to FY 2005-2006 Marin County Civil Grand Jury
Report "Agendizing Responses to the Grand Jury Reports" (May 26, 2006).
Recommended actions: Concur in and thereby adopt the response and
direct the President to submit the response to the Presiding Judge.
15f. Request to authorize President to execute second addendum to the agreement
with Kermani Consulting Group, increasing the amount by $118,000 for a total
contract amount of $175,500, extending the agreement to December 31, 2007, and
amending the scope of services for disaster recovery assistance related to the
storms of January and April. 2006.
Recommended action: Approve.
15g. Request to accept staff report regarding the Dickson Ridge Trail.
Recommended actions: Receive report and public testimony.
Adiourn as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
11 :30 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Board of Supervisors
16a. Approval of minutes of the meetings of February 20 and 27, 2007.
16b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agenda.
16c. Board of Supervisors' matters.
16d. Request to adopt resolution accepting the Engineer's Report for the proposed
Drainage System Fee in Flood Zone 9, Ross Valley and setting the protest hearing
for May 1, 2007.
Recommended action: Approve.
16e. Appointments:
Flood Control Zone ("FCZ") #5 Advisorv Board - Stinson Beach
One vacancy due to the resignation of James Sutton. An application has been
received from Howard Schechter.
Recommended action: Make appointment.
Adiourn as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Board of Supervisors
Marin County BOS Agenda 4 3/13/2007
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Reconvene as Board of Supervisors
17. Closed Session:
a. Instructions to labor negotiator (Human Resources Director) regarding
benefits for all bargaining units pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6.
b. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of case: Abernathy
v. County of Marin, et a/., Case No. CV 022794.
c. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54956.8 on the matter as follows: Real Property Address:
3110 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, CA (APN 09-121-03 and 09-121-04);
Agency Negotiators: David Speer, Facilities Planning & Development
Manager; Real Property Lessee/Negotiators: Executive Director, Marin
Community Clinic, a Non-Profit Corporation; Under Negotiation: lease terms.
d. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of potential
cases: One (1).
1 :30 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session
Announcement from Closed Session.
18. Hearing: Harriman Appeal of the Planning Commission's non-action on the Olema
Farm House (10005 One LLC) Coastal Permit, Design Review and Use Permit
Renewal. (APN 166-201-14)
Recommended actions: (a) Review the administrative record; (b) conduct
public hearing; and (c) make decision on appeal.
2:00 p.m.
19. Hearing: Hughes Appeal of the Planning Commission's conditional approval of the
Hansen Minor Design Review Application. (APN 143-142-25)
Recommended actions:' (a) Review the administrative record; (b) conduct
public hearing; and (c) make decision on appeal.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuqh CA-111
("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. Auditor-Controller:
Request from Auditor-Controller to adopt Resolution No. 2007-_ determining the
FY 2006-07 appropriations of tax proceeds pertaining to the County of Marin's
Special Districts not included in previous actions, in accordance with Article XIII-B
of the State Constitution (Proposition 4 Gann Initiative).
Marin County BaS Agenda 5 3/13/2007
CA-2. Board of Supervisors:
a. Supervisor Adams requesting the Board adjourn in memory of Howard
Council and Coleman Persily.
b. Supervisors Kinsey and McGlashan requesting resolution commending Dr.
Daniel Collins, D.D.S. for his extraordinary contributions in the arenas of
public health, civil rights, education and business.
c. Supervisor Kinsey requesting resolution supporting the "Earn It! Keep It! Save
It!" to increase access to the Earned Income Tax Credit.
d. Supervisors Adams and Arnold requesting resolutions commending this
year's inductees into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame.
CA-3. Community Development Aqency:
Authorize President to execute First Amendment to the agreement with EDAW,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed 79,088 for a total amount of $411,923, for
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Lawson's Landing
Project.
CA-4. County Administrator:
a. 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.
b. Authorize President to execute agreement with Red Hill Community Park
Joint Powers Authority, in the amount of $200,000, to provide support for the
construction of the sports field element of Red Hill Field Park in Ross Valley.
c. Authorize President to execute agreement with Homeward Bound of Marin, in
the amount of $100,000, to partially offset construction costs for the
Homeward Bound Next Key project.
CA-5. District Attorney:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-_ authorizing the District Attorney to submit a
Grant application to the State Office of Emergency Services ("OES") for
continued funding for the Vertical Prosecution Block Grant Program.
b. Request to (i) adopt Resolution No. 2007-_ authorizing submission of a
grant proposal to the California Department of Insurance ("CDI") for the
continuation of the Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Investigation
and Prosecution Program, and authorizing the District Attorney to execute the
grant award agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof;
and (ii) adopt Resolution No. 2007-_ authorizing submission of a grant
proposal to the CDI for the continuation of the Automobile Insurance Fraud
Investigation and Prosecution Program, and authorizing the District Attorney
to execute the grant award agreement, including any extensions or
amendments thereof.
CA-6. Fire:
Request to approve purchase of equipment from Motorola, in the amount of
$45,000, for Marin Emergency Radio Authority ("MERA") radios and accessories.
Marin County BOS Agenda 6 3/13/2007
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CA-7. Health and Human Services:
NOTE: Agreements in items CA-7g - CA-7h are renewals of existing
agreements that were included in and funded in the FY 2006-07 budget.
a. Authorize President to execute amendment to FY 2006-07 agreement with
Catholic Charities Catholic Youth Organization ("CYO"), increasing the
contract by $33,603 for a total amount of $427,320, to provide senior nutrition
services.
b. Authorize President to execute the following amended FY 2006-07
agreements, totaling $544,820, to provide alcohol and drug prevention and
treatment services for the Substance Abuse Offender Treatment Program: (i)
Elizabeth Dandenell, in the amount of $113,050; (ii) Elizabeth Stires, in the
amount of $42,000; (iii) Family Service Agency of Marin, in the amount of
$73,683; (iv) Marin People Care, dba The Vine, in the amount of $29,454; (v)
Marin Services for Women, in the amount of $232,883; and (vi) Marin
Treatment Center, in the amount of $53,750.
c. Request to (i) approve FY 2006-07 Master Fee for Service Contract, in the
amount of $370,000, to apply to fee for service contracts with child day
treatment providers for seriously emotionally disturbed children; and (ii)
authorize the Health and Human Services Director to execute contracts
pursuant to this Master Contract.
d. Request to approve amendment to membership composition of the Workforce
Investment Board, pursuant to SB 293.
e. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 County Performance Contract
(including the County Use of State Hospitals Agreement) with the California
Department of Mental Health, in the amount of $268,319, for State Hospital
services as mandated by Section 5650 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
f. Request to set hearing on March 27,2007, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adopting
a resolution revising the rate schedule for the Medical Marijuana Identification
Card Program.
g. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with Sausalito
Networking, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $68,156, to provide computer
consultation services.
h. Authorize President to execute agreement with First 5 Marin Children and
Families Commission, in the amount of $97,279 for the period of January 1,
2007, through June 30, 2007, to continue a children's oral health program.
CA-8. Human Resources:
Authorize President to execute agreement with Hazel Payne, in the amount of
$75,000, to conduct classification, compensation and related studies.
CA-9. Information Services and TechnoloQv:
Authorize President to execute amendment to agreement with Materus Consulting,
in the amount of $43,800, to provide programming services for the SAP system
Marin County BaS Agenda 7 3/13/2007
CA-10. Public Works:
a. Authorize President to execute agreement with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting
Associates, in the amount of $34,405, to provide evaluation for year three
operation of the Muir Woods Shuttle Demonstration Project.
b. Authorize President to execute amendment to agreement with Shoreline
Disposal, reflecting a 3.79% rate increase for refuse and recycling services in
the West Marin Franchise Area NO.1.
c. Authorize President to (i) execute Notice of Completion for the Air
Conditioning Replacement and Expansion for the Computer Room Project;
and (ii) approve release of retention 35 days after Board action, in the amount
of $10,932.63, to R. E. Corporation of Santa Rosa. (Project No. C476)
d. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for
bids for the pt. Reyes Public Facility Project (Engineer's estimate $460,000).
(Project No. CAMS-2407)
e. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for
bids for the Marin County Garage Mechanical Improvements Project. (Project
No. CAP-92533-01)
f. Request to adopt Traffic Resolution No. amending parking and traffic
regulations for the Pohono Park and Ride lot.
g. Request to adopt Traffic Resolution No. allowing parking on portions of
Gate Six Road in the Waldo Point Area.
CA-11. Treasurer:
Monthly report of County, Schools, and District Investments as of January 31,
2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR B (Items CB-1 throu!lh CB-3) (Four affirmative votes
reauired)
("Consent Calendar 8" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes
relating to budgetary matters.)
CB-1. Fire:
Request to (a) accept an Office of Traffic Safety ("OTS") grant, in the amount of
$103,973, to purchase state of the art extrication equipment from L.N. Curtis; and (b)
approve related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated March 13, 2007.
CB-2. Health and Human Services:
a. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of
Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Programs to (i) authorize President to execute
amended FY 2006-07 agreements with Center Point, in the amount of
$151,796 and with Teena Scovis-Weston, in the amount of $52,687 for Adult
Drug Court services; and (ii) approve related budget adjustments as detailed
in staff report dated March 13, 2007.
b. Request from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public
Health to (i) authorize President to execute amendment to 2006 agreement with
the California Family Health Council, Inc. ("CHFC"), accepting $15,500 in
additional funding, for Title X Basic Contraceptive Services; and (ii) approve
related budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated March 13, 2007.
Marin County BOS Agenda 8 3/13/2007
CB-3. Public Works:
Request from the Public Works Director to take the following actions related to
granting sanitary sewer easement to the Novato Sanitary District for the District's
wastewater facility upgrade project: (a) authorize President to execute Property
Purchase Agreement with the Novato Sanitary District; (b) adopt resolution
authorizing conveyance of easement; and (c) authorize President to execute Grant
of Easement to the District.
Marin County BOS Agenda 9 3/13/2007
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No, 354, MARCH 15, 2007
ABAG EXECUTIVE BOARD
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AGENDA, MINUTES &
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
REPRESENTING CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
ASSOCIATION Of BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS 0
Representing City dlld (ourlty (,overnment, of the San fri:lTlcisco Bay Area ABAG
ABAG EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NO. 354 A G E N D A
Thursday, March 15, 2007, 7:00 PM
METROCENTER AUDITORIUM
101 8th Street (at Oak Street)
Oakland, California
For additional information, please call:
Fred Castro, (510) 464 7913
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT"
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Unless there is a request by a Board member to take up an item on the
consent calendar separately, the calendar will be acted upon in one motion.
A. Approval of Executive Board Summary Minutes"
Summary Minutes of Meeting No. 353 held on January 18, 2007.
B. Grant Applications"
With Board consent, ABAG will transmit the attached list of federal grant
applications to the State Clearinghouse. These applications were circulated in
ABAG's "Intergovernmental Review Newsletter" since the last Executive Board
meeting.
C. Appointments to Committees
President Cortese requests Executive Board approval appointments to the
following committees:
San Francisco Estuarv Proiect Implementation Committee
. Forrest Green, Councilmember, City of San Jose
Reaional Plannina Committee
Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. .. Attachment included.
Mailing Address P.o. Box 2050 Oakland, Califomia 94604-2050 (510) 46lj-7900 rax: (510) 464-7970 Info@abag,cagov @
Location Joseph P Bort MetroCen~er 101 r',ghth Strcrl Oakland, California 946[17-4756
March 15, 2007, ABAG Executive Board Agenda, Page 2
D. Authorization to Enter into Sub-contract with San Francisco Estuary
Institute for Phase II of Critical Coastal Areas Project"
Authorization is requested to enter into a sub-contract with the San Francisco
Estuary Institute in a sum not to exceed $300,000, as part of a 2007 grant
awarded by the State Water Resources Control Board to the San Francisco
Estuary Institute in partnership with ABAG.
E. Authorization to Submit Grant Proposal and if Awarded Enter into
Agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'*
Authorization is requested for the Executive Director or designee to submit a
grant proposal on be halt of ABAG, the San Francisco Estuary Project and
partners and if awarded to enter into an agreement with EPA to continue the
development of a Stream and Wetlands System Protection Policy for the San
Francisco Bay and North Coast Regional Water Boards. The agreement will not
exceed $460,000 and the term is October 2007 to September 2009. ABAG will
provide a $20,000 in-kind services match.
F. Authorization to Enter into Contract with the State Water Resources
Control Board (State Water Board)"
Authorization is requested for the Executive Director or designee to enter into a
contract with the State Water Board to provide funding for continuing the
development of a Stream and Wetlands System Protection Policy for the San
Francisco Bay and North Coast Regional Water Boards. The contract will not
exceed $150,000 and the term is June 1, 2007 to February 1, 2008. No ABAG
match is required.
G. Authorization to Enter into a Contract with the State Water Resources
Control Board (State Water Board)"
Authorization is requested for the Executive Director or designee to enter into a
contract with the State Water Board to provide science and data collection
support for development of Lagunitas and Walker Creek Sediment Total
Maximum Daily Loads for the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Board. The
contract will not exceed $207,312 and the contract term is June 1,2007, to June
1, 2009. No ABAG match is required.
H. Authorization to Contract with Jeanne Perkins Consulting"
Authorization is requested to contract with Jeanne Perkins Consulting to provide
support for ABAG's Earthquake and Hazards mitigation programs and to provide
consultation services in connection with four grant proposals for hazard
mitigation work if they are awarded to ABAG. The initial term of the contract is
March 17 to December 31, 2007, with a not-to-exceed amount ot $80,000. There
are two (2) options to extend the term for a calendar year with not-to-exceed
amounts set at $100,000 and $110,000 for the second and third years,
respectively.
Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. "Attachment included.
March 15,2007, ABAG Executive Board Agenda, Page 3
I. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with the San Francisco Bay
Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board)"
Authorization is requested for the Executive Director or designee to enter into an
agreement with the Water Board to provide technical and scientific support for
the Gambanini Mercury Mine Site, including downstream of the mine in Walker
Creek. The agreement will not exceed $100,000 for work performed in calendar
year 2007. Funds for the agreement are provided by the Gambonini Mercury
Mine Site Cleanup and Abatement Account established by the State Water
Resources Control Board. No ABAG match is required.
7. BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM CERTIFIED PUBLIC AGENCY
RECOGNITION"
Information/Action: ABAG Senior Planner Ceil Scan done will report on the
progress of the Bay Area Green Business Program which is seeking Executive
Board recognition for 20 public agencies that have been certified in the last 12
months as "green businesses."
8. COOL COMMUTES CHALLENGE COMPETITION"
Information/Action: Carl Guardino, CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, will
brief the Board and request support and participation in the Cool Commutes
Challenge. Cool Commutes is a friendly competition between Bay Area employers,
organized in partnership with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, to encourage
employees to use commute alternatives such as transit, carpooling, telecommuting,
and bicycling rather than driving solo to work.
9. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN SCHEDULE AND OVERVIEW
Information: A representative of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission will
brief the Board on plans and schedule for the upcoming Regional Transportation
Plan.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
Information/Action: Committee Chair, President Dave Cortese will report on the
Administrative Retreat held February 23-24th and request approval of Committee
recommendations.
11. LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT*'
Information/Action: Committee Chair Pete McHugh, Supervisor, Santa Clara
County, will report on Committee activities.
Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. .. Attachment included.
March 15, 2007, ABAG Executive Board Agenda, Page 4
12. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT*-
Information/Action: Committee Chair Mark Green, Mayor, Union City, will report on
Committee activities.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. .. Attachment included.
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SUMMARY MINUTES
ABAG Executive Board Meeting
No. 353. January 18. 2007
MetroCenter Auditorium
101 8th Street. Oakland. CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Dave Cortese called the meeting to order at approximately 7:12 p.m. He
noted that a memo on committee appointments and a revised Resolution 02-07
have been distributed to members.
Reoresentatives and Alternates Present Jurisdiction
Supervisor Susan Adams County of Marin
Amiee Albertson. Dir., Intergovernmental Affairs City ot San Francisco
Mayor Maria Alegria City of Pinoie
Vice Mayor Ruth Atkin City of Emeryville
Councilmember Jane Brunner City ot Oakland
Vice Mayor David D. Cortese City of San Jose
Supervisor Chris Daly County of San Francisco
Councilmember Carole Dillon-Knutson City of Novato
Mayor Jose Esteves City of Milpitas
Vice Mayor Dan Furtado City of Campbell
Mayor Mark Green City ot Union City
Supervisor Scott Haggerty County of Aiameda
Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson County ot San Mateo
Supervisor Mike Kerns County of Sonoma
Supervisor Barbara Kondylis County of Solano
Council member Sam Liccardo City of San Jose
Supervisor Mark Luce County of Napa
Supervisor Peter McHugh County of Santa Clara
Mayor Steve Messina City of Benicia
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi County of San Francisco
Councilmember Nancy Nadel City of Oakland
Vice Mayor Jean Quan City of Oakland
Mayor Pro Tern Gwen Regalia City of Walnut Creek
Councilmember A. Sepi Richardson City of Brisbane
Douglas Shoemaker, Mayor's Office of Housing City ot San Francisco
Mayor Jill Techel City of Napa
Supervisor Gayle Uilkema County of Contra Costa
Mary C. Warren RWQCB
Councilmember Forrest Williams City of San Jose
Reoresentatives Absent Jurisdiction
Supervisor Blanca Alvarado County of Santa Clara
Supervisor John Gioia County ot Contra Costa
Vice Mayor Carol L. Klatt City ot Daly City
Supervisor Gail Steele County of Alameda
Supervisor Adrienne Tissier County of San Mateo
Item 6.A.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Cortese welcomed Sam Liccardo and Forrest Williams. Councilmembers,
City ot San Jose; Steve Messina, Mayor, City of Benicia: Gayle Uilkema, Supervisor,
County ot Contra Costa; and Jill Techel, Mayor, City of Napa, to the Executive Board.
The Homelessness Task Force has three vacancies representing the City ot Richmond.
the City of San Jose. and the County ot Santa Clara. Interested members are asked
to contact ABAG staff. The next meeting Is on February 21st, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There were no other announcements.
4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Cortese reported that ABAG is sponsoring a series of symposia/workshops to
promote emergency preparedness for elected officials cailed, "What Every Elected
Official Should Know".
President Cortese asked Executive Director Henry Gardner to brief members on
recent activity including a policy briefing on promoting strengthening residential
property aiong the Hayward Fault held on December 13th; a conterence on
Interoperabie Communications on January 30th and 31st co-sponsored by ABAG and
the Marines Memorial Association, and a Senior Officials Workshop for Ail Hazards
Preparedness on March 1st and 2nd.
President Cortese announced that a Legislative Reception will be held in
Sacramento on January 3151 for the Bay Area Legislative Delegation.
President Cortese also reported that a public hearing on the Regional Housing Needs
Ailocation methodology wiil be conducted and noted the importance of coming to
an agreement and adopting a methodology during the evening's meeting that
advances Smart Growth principles.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT"
Executive Director Henry Gardner announced that Kenneth Kirkey has been
appointed Planning Director, succeeding Janet McBride who resigned to become
the Executive Director of the Bay Area Ridge Traii Council. He reported on meetings
with representotives of San Francisco, Oakland, Marin County and the cities of Marin
County, and other jurisdictions about the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
methodoiogy. He intormed members that the Secretary of Business, Transportation
and Housing announced the next round ot Blueprint Planning Grants and that the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and ABAG wili receive $325,000,
which is an amount less than what is required to carry out the work for this
comprehensive planning effort. He noted that a policy briefing breakfast on Housing
and the Hayward Fault and the Projections 2007 Symposium were both held on
December 14th. He highlighted recent capitai funding through the ABAG Finance
Authority for Nonprotit Corporations, Including Senior Living Revenue Bonds for Alma
Via of San Francisco, Variabie Rate Demand Revenue Bonds tor Eskaton Viii age in
Roseviile, and General Obligation Bonds for the EI Camino Hospitai District
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
President Cortese recognized a motion by A. Sepi Richardson. Counciimember, City
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of Brisbane. and seconded by Barbara Kondylis, Supervisor, County of Solano, to
approve the consent calendar with a correction to the Summary Minutes for the
meeting on November 16th to indicate that she was present at the meeting. The
motion passed unanimously.
A. Approval of Executive Boord Summary Minutes""
No. 352. November 16. 2006.
B. Grant Applications"
A list of grant applications was approved for submission to the State
Clearinghouse, having been circulated in ABAG's "Intergovernmental Review
Newsletter" since the last Executive Board meeting.
C. Appointment to Committees
The Board approved the appointments to the following committee:
Administrative Committee
Supervisor John Gioia, County of Contra Costa
Supervisor Mark Luce, County of Napa
Supervisor Jim Spering, County of Solano
Mayor Pam Torliatt, City of Petaluma
Finance and Personnel Committee
Supervisar Mike Kerns, County of Sonoma
Supervisor Barbara Kondylis, County of Solano
Leaislation and Governmental Oraanization Committee
Vice Mayor Surlene Grant. City of San Leandro
Councilmember Kasie Hildenbrand, City of Dublin
Councilmember Arne Simonsen, City ot Antioch
MetroDolitan TransDortation Commission
Vice Mayor Dave Cortese, City ot San Jose
Realonal Plannina Committee
Supervisor Jim Spering, County ot Solano
D. Approval ot Resolution No. 01-07 Entering Into Grant Agreement with State Water
Resources Control Board (State Water Board) for TMDL Implementation"
The Board adopted Resoiution No. 01-07 outhorizing the Executive Director or
designee to enter into a grant agreement with the State Water Board on behalt
of ABAG/ San Francisco Estuary Project (SFEP) and its partners to implement
specific high-priority water quality improvement actions identitied in Bay Area
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) tor sediment PCBs, and pesticides. The
agreement will not exceed $2,680,000, with a start date of January 15. 2007 and
end date of March 1, 2010. ABAG will prOVide a $25,000 in-kind services match,
E. Ratification of Contract with Joan Patton, Consultant""
The Board ratified a contract with Joan Patton. responsive consultant under terms
of the ABAG/San Francisco Estuary Project agreement with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. ABAG/SFEP issued a Request tor Proposals to provide
communication/marketing services for Comprehensive Conservation and
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Management Plan (CCMP) implementation, The contract will not exceed
$35,000 and the contract term is January 1 to December 31, 2007,
F. Ratification of Contract Amendment with San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI)"
The Board ratified a contract extension with SFEI from January 1, 2007, to January
31, 2007, to provide technical assistance for Comprehensive Conservation and
Management Plan (CCMP) implementation work funded by a U.S, Environmental
Protection Agency grant. This is a time extension only; the contract amount of
$58,000 remains the same,
G. Ratification of Contract with San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI)**
The Board ratified a contract with the San Francisco Estuary institute under terms
of the ABAG/SFEP agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy. ABAG/SFEP
issued a Request for Qualifications to provide technical writing/editing services for
the San Francisco Bay Subtidai Habitat Goals Project, The contract will not
exceed $33,200 and the contract term is November 20, 2006 to November 19,
2007.
H. Ratification of Contract with Eleanor Ely, Consultant**
The Board ratified a contract with Eleanor Ely, responsive consultant under terms
of the ABAG/SFEP agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy. ABAG/SFEP
issued a Request for Qualifications to provide technical writing/editing services for
the San Francisco Bay Subtidal Habitat Goals Project, The contract will not
exceed $41,800 and the contract term is December 1, 2006, to November 30,
2007.
I. Ratification of Amendment to an Agreement with the Bay Area Clean Water
Agencies (BACWA)"
The Board ratified a contract amendment with BACWA extending the contract
end date from December 31, 2006, to May 31, 2007, and increasing the amount
from $95,000 to $102,639. The funds will be used by ABAG/SFEP to assist the
Regional Water Quality Control Board by providing additionai staff resources that
can focus on the development of TMDLs within the San Francisco Bay Region.
J. Authorization to Submit Grant Proposal to United States Department of Agriculture
to Develop IPM Contracting Toolklt**
The Board authorized the submission of a grant proposal entitled Best Practices for
Local Department of Agriculture, and if funded, for the Executive Director or
designee to enter into a contract to serve as the Lead Agency/Fiscal Sponsor.
and participate in other capacities to be defined.
K. Authorization to Submit Proposal to California Department of Pesticide Regulation
for Funding to Develop Guidance for and Conduct Outreach to Public and Private
Sector IPM Customers"
The Board authorized the submission of a proposal to the California Department
of Pesticide Regulation for $66.500 to develop guidance materials and conduct
outreach to public agency and private sector facilities managers on how to fulfili
customer responsibilities to ensure the success of Integrated Pest Management
services, and if funded, for the Executive Director or designee to enter into a
contract to serve as the Lead Agency/Fiscal Sponsor, and partiCipate in other
capacities to be defined.
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L. Ratification of Subcontract with Wetlands and Water Resources, Inc. to Develop
Strategy for Resolving Methyl Mercury and low Dissolved Oxygen Events in Suisun
Marsh**
The Board ratified a subcontract with Wetlands and Water Resources, Inc. to lead
a team of scientific partners and manage and coordinate the research effort to
determine best management practices for reducing Mercury methylation and
low dissolved Oxygen in Sulsun Marsh to Improve water quaiity In managed
wetlands in accordance with a grant from the State Water Resources Controi
Board. The subcontract amount is $323,970 and the subcontract period Is from
December 2006 through March 2009,
M. Re Authorization to Enter into a Subcontract with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to
Develop Strategy for Resolving Methyl Mercury and low Dissolved Oxygen Events
in Suisun Marsh"
The Board authorized the Executive Director or designee to enter into a
subcontract with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to provide slough
hydrodynamics, water and soil grab sampling and analysis, developing statistical
models, and report development that will assist with improving water quality in
Suisun Marsh In accordance with a grant from the State Water Resources Control
Board. The subcontract amount is $95,000 and the subcontract period is from
December 2006 through March 2009.
N. Authorization to Enter into Subcontract with Moss landing Marine laboratory
(MlMl) to Develop Strategy for Resolving Methyl Mercury and low Dissolved
Oxygen Events in Suisun Marsh"
The Board authorized the Executive Director or designee to enter Into a
subcontract with the Moss Landing Marine Laboratory to develop best
management practices, and statistical models and provide water and soil grab
sampling analysis that will assist with improving water quality in Suisun Marsh in
accordance with a grant from the State Water Resources Control Board. The
subcontract amount is $150,000 and the subcontract period is from December
2006 through March 2009.
O. Authorization to Enter into Subcontract with Suisun Resource Conservation District
(SRCD) to Develop Strategy for Resolving Methyl Mercury and low Dissolved
Oxygen Events in Suisun Marsh"
The Board authorized the Executive Director or designee to enter into a
subcontract with the Suisun Resource Conservation District (SRCD) to provide
CEQA documentation, landowner agreements, developing management
practices, deploying hydrodynamic monitoring equipment that will assist with
improving water quolity in Suisun Marsh in accordance with a grant from the
State Water Resources Controi Board. The subcontract amount is $ 75,000 and
the subcontract period is from December 2006 through March 2009.
P. Authorization to Enter into Subcontract with University of California, Davis,
Department of Wildllte, Fish & Conservation Biology, to Develop Strategy for
Resolving Methyl Mercury and low Dissolved Oxygen Events in Suisun Marsh"
The Board authorized the Executive Director or designee to enter into a
subcontract with the U,C. Davis Department of Wildlife, Fish & Conservation
Biology to conduct fish and invertebrate sampling and report development to
assist with improving water quality in Suisun Marsh In accordance with a grant
from the State Water Resources Control Board, The subcontract amount is
$73,030 and the subcontract period is from December 2006 through March 2009,
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Q. Ratification of Amendment to a Contract with San Francisco Estuary Institute
(SFEI) ..
The Board ratified the extension of a contract with SFEI from January 1, 2007, to
December 31, 2007, to provide technicai assistance for the Wetlands Tracker
Expansion project; the work is funded by a U.S, EPA grant, This is a time extension
only; the contract amount of $79.750 remains the same.
R. Authorization to Amend Contracts with the California Department of Boating and
Waterways (DBW) and the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation (SMBRF)"
The Board authorized the Executive Director or designee to amend the DBW
contract by increasing the not to exceed amount to $1,223,192.10, an increase of
$150,000,00, The time period of the contact will remain the same, with the
contract ending on December 31, 2007, Terms included a pass-through contract
to the 5MBRF, the Estuary Project's counterpart, The San Francisco Estuary
Project/ABAG will use $60,000 to work with the boating community in the San
Francisco Bay Delta Estuary, A pass-through contract for $90,000 wlli go to the
5MBRF to work with the boating community in Santa Monica Bay, The Board
authorized the Executive Director or designee to amend the agreement with the
5MBRF by increasing the amount not to exceed frorn $132,000 to $222,000 for
carrying out the boater education program.
S. Authorization to Solicit co-sponsorship funding for the Urban Pesticide Pollution
Prevention (UP3) Project..
The Board authorized the ABAG/the San Francisco Estuary Project to solicit funds
from municipalities in support of the UP3 Project's pesticide Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL) implementation. Funding would provide municipalities with
technical assistance and organizationai support services to prevent water
poilution from pesticides. Funds collected would cover services not covered by
State Water Resources Control Board grant funding. Funds would be deposited In
a central account managed by ABAG and agencies would sign a Letter of
Agreement, Funds coliected may be greater than $20,000, but are not expected
to exceed $100,000.
T, Approval of 2004/2005 Hazardous Waste Data Anaylsis, Ranklngs, and
Recommendations Contained in Report Hazardous Waste Generation and
Treatment Trends/San Francisco Bay Area/2004 and 2005 Manifest Dafa*'
The Board approved the 2004/2005 data analysis of regional hazardous waste
generation vs. rnanagement capacity and related recommendations, which the
Hazardous Waste Management Facility Allocation Committee unanimously
approved on November 17, 2006.
U. Authorization to Enter Into Contract with Bobbi Sloan, Consultant"
The Board authorized the Executive Director or designee to enter into a contract
with Bobbi Sloan, responsive consuitant under terms of the ABAG/SFEP agreement
with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ABAG/SFEP issued a Request for
Qualifications to provide graphic design and layout services for SFEP publications,
The contract will not exceed $17,000 and the contract term is January 1 to
December 31. 2007.
7. REGIONAL HOUSING NEED AllOCATION PROPOSED METHODOLOGY - PUBLIC HEARING
President Cortese recognized Executive Director Gardner who briefed members on
the RHNA process and concerns raised regarding the draft methodology including
the transit component, the allocation of low and very iow income units to the large
cities, the spheres of inftuence in Marin County, and the housing market, He also
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briefed members on the proposed allocation methodology and state mandated
objectives.
President Cortese opened the public hearing on the RHNA Methodology, The Clerk
of the Board called the following speakers to the microphone:
Julie Pierce, Councllmember, City of Clayton, concurred with the original
recommendation adopted by the Board in November. Staff recommendation to
reduce the impact of transit has the unintentional consequence of re-concentrating
housing in those areas that are housing rich and job poor. The income
recommendation at 150 percent is probably realistic, but 175 percent is a stretch for
many communities,
Tina Wehrmeister, City of Antioch, stated support for aiternative one in the staff report
as well as the 175 percent adjustment for the income allocation portion of the
methodology,
Paul Peninger, Nonprofit Housing Association, stated that the group cannot support
the alternative presented because it is too narrow and does not serve the vision of
providing affordable housing across the region for a full range of incomes and
household types, Undue emphasis Is placed on fixed rail transit and ferry terminals
while stepping away from broader concept of transit and infill development. He
suggested looking at alternatives based on policy based projections. The group
supports the 175 percent income adjustment.
Sally Maxwell, Planning Department. City of Pleasanton, read comments from the
Mayor of Pleasanton, The Mayor and City Council requests that the Board
incorporate changes to the draft methodology including: allocating employment
and employment growth on a sub-regional basis rather than on a city by city basis:
adding traffic gridlock as an alternative allocation factor: and considering the
difficulty of developing affordable housing in high housing costs areas,
Jasmine Dawson, West Bay Housing Corporation, representing Housing Leadership
Alliance of Marin, asked the Board to consider Smart Growth and fair allocations, and
not to let suburban Bay Area jurisdictions off the hook for planning future housing
needs,
Paul Cohen, City of San Rafael. stated support for the resolution between Marin
County and the towns and cities in Marin and the proposed income adjustment. He
disagreed with staff on the handling of transit. He supported removing unfunded
transit but leaving the 10 percent transit oriented development for housing and 10
percent for jobs,
Sean Rogan, City of Oakland, stated that the City of Oakland cannot support any of
the methodologies because it puts an unfair shared burden on Oakland and other
large cities, Oakland gets an additional unfair allocation because at several BART
stations and transit oriented stations, Producing 2,100 units of very low income family
housing will costs the city $330 million,
Meghan Horl. City of Oakland, spoke on three points: support for the 175 percent
proposal for allocating shares by income; against the draft methodology for
allocation for overall needs which needs to be tempered by a reality check: concern
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that the substantial Increase in ailocation for Oakland is beyond the city's
infrastructure capacity,
Darin Ranelleti, City of Oakland, stated Oakiand's support for the 175 percent
modifier for allocating income units. He stated Oakiand cannot support the
proposed allocation methodology or staff's recommended alternative for overall
allocation. Through its General Plan and its adopted policies and programs, Oakiand
is deeply committed to Smart Growth. The proposed methodology does not
represent Smart Growth and is inconsistent with statutory requirements to promote
inflll and to preserve agriculturai land.
Dave Coury, Housing Alliance of Marin, took exception to Executive Director
Gardner's characterization of affordable housing as something to escape from, He
sees affordable housing as a public good and as a way for the region to meet the
socioeconomic and environmental needs of the residents now and in the future,
Executive Director Gardner clarified his comments about how the Board got from its
last meeting to the present meeting, stating that he did not mean to imply that
affordable housing was something to escape from.
Steve Emslie, City of Palo Alto, commented that growth projections for Palo Alto are
vastly overstated. He stated support for the direction to normalize the allocation of
housing based on transit.
Diane Dillon, County of Napa, stated that affordable housing is not about building,
but rather about zoning, The housing allocation given to Napa County's
unincorporated areas potentially means rezoning agricultural land for housing, Napa
County is adamant that a specific factor should have been included for agricultural.
Napa County was willing to accept the proposed draft methodoiogy with a heavy
weight for transit because it offset the faiiure to call out agriculture, She proposed an
alternative to put a cap at ten percent on every county-wide allocation to the
unincorporated areas to offset the unintended result of removing the transit eiement,
laurel Prevettt City of San Jose, provided comments from the Mayor and City Council
of San Jose. San Jose recognizes that the city will continue to bear a significant share
of the regional need and Is comfortable with assuming a transit factor in the
methodology and supports the 175 percent for income distribution. She requested
that the resoiutlon inciude ianguage that strongly links the allocation to incentives
and funding for the deilvery of infrastructure and affordable housing monies to
achieve the numbers they are seeking,
Phillip Woods, City of Concord, stated that the city strongiy recommends and
supports the recommendations from the January 4th Housing Methodology
Committee meeting. The proposed draft RHNA methodology takes a balanced
approach to assigning local housing responsibility. The proposed transit factor
supports ABAG policy to promote Smart Growth and the revised income allocation
method. He referred to areas to be corrected In the next round of Projections,
President Cortese recognized a motion by Pete McHugh, Supervisor, County of Santa
Ciara, and seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to close the public hearing on
the RHNA proposed methodology. The motion passed unanimously,
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8. REGIONAL HOUSING NEED AllOCATION - FINAL RHNA METHODOLOGY
President Cortese recognized Paul Fassinger, ABAG Research Director, who provided
an overview on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Final Allocation Methodology
proposal which included a review of the November Executive Board discussion,
approval of Projections 2007, and the release of the draft RHNA methodology; the
components of the RHNA methodology: a description of the items for which Councils
of Governments rnust survey local jurisdictions and consider: sources of comments
received, including comments from the City of Dixon: a generai summary of the key
issues, including transit. planned transit, impact on jurisdictions, linkages to resource
decisions, and concentration of low income housing; a description of 'transit lite":
and a review of the 175 percent regional income allocation factor. He
recommended that the Board adopt the staff recommendation, the "transit iite"
alternative, and the 175 percent towards the regional average income allocation
proposal. The Board received a staff report summarizing comments received, a staff
report on university student housing, and a revised resolution,
Legal Counsel Kenneth May reviewed the changes in the revised resoiution Including
a description of the changes to the RHNA methodology that staff is recommending:
the weighted factor change; the change in regional income allocation: and the
50/50 split recommended by the County of Marin and the cities and towns in the
County of Marin. The resolution will take out "Alternative 1" and replace it with "the
reduced transit aiternative". The resolution links these regional goais and objectives
and the assumption of the regional housing allocation by individual jurisdictions under
this proposed allocation methodology to resources, At a policy level, identified
resources include those under Propositions 1 C and 84. Staff Is directed to advocate
to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission that it recognizes the assumptions of
these allocations in its update at the Regional Transportation Plan and distribution of
discretionary 1 B funds, The resolution works with a possible extension of the timeline
for certification of the housing elements by Housing and Community Development in
the event that these funding decisions are not made prior to the current deadline of
June 2009.
Staff clarified that the alternative referred to as the reduced transit alternative is
labeled "Existing TOD/Less TOD".
President Cortese recognized a motion by Supervisor McHugh, and seconded by
Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 02-07 on the final Regional Housing
Need Allocation rnethodology,
Members discussed the proposal by the Supervisor Dillon to cap allocations to
unincorporated areas; the possible reallocation of units from unincorporated areas to
other jurisdictions; the available infrastructure in unincorporated areas: the
preservation of agriculturai lands,
Jane Brunner, Councilmember, City of Oakland, stated that the numbers are not
realistic for Oakland, Oakland has been good at building affordable housing, The
biggest challenge is infrastructure, Jurisdictions should build in their respective cities,
She proposed to connect the cities that have significant increases in housing
allocation to the funding so they can do the significant increases.
President Cortese recognized a motion by Councilmember Brunner to amend the
motion by repiacing "those with significant proportions of the RHN as reflected in their
certified Housing Elements" with "a significant increased allocation in the current
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RHNA cycle" under B of the resolution, and by replacing "those with significant
portions of the RHN as reflected in their certified Housing Elements' with "a significant
increased allocation in the current RHNA cycie" under C of the resoiutlon, and
seconded by Councilmernber Liccardo. The motion was accepted as a friendly
amendment to the original motion.
Members discussed directing funds to cities with higher allocations; comparing
allocations to 0 baseline; resource ailocations and Smart Growth; resource
aliocations; the definition of "significant"; the state requirement to build housing: the
costs of building iow and very low income units; reducing transit and transit oriented
development; the allocation of Propositions 1 C and 84 funds and linking funds to
housing; advocating for transportation funds; the physical constraints on jurisdictions;
zoning Implications on commercial and industrial development; the distribution of
housing within counties with caps on unincorporated areas; keeping planned transit
in a modified methodology; housing density and providing workforce housing:
including rapid transit buses and different kinds of transit; the impact of the
concentration of poverty: the intent of iegislative advocacy: Smart Growth
incentives; construction costs and affordable housing: the allocations to Napa
County: capping ailocations to unincorporated areas; urban growth boundaries:
social services: the origin of RHNA in Fair Housing law: the distribution of poverty;
reviewing alternative proposals; and developing a regional general plan.
Jean Quan, Councilmember, City of Oakland cailed the question,
On a roil coli vote, the ayes were 17 (Albertson, Alegria, Brunner, Cortese, Daly,
Esteves, Jacobs Gibson, Liccardo, McHugh, Mirkarimi. Nadel, Quan, Regalia,
Richardson, Shoemaker, Uilkema, Williams); the nays were 11 (Adams, Atkin, Dillon-
Knutson, Furtado, Green, Haggerty, Kerns, Kondylis, Luce, Messina, Techel), The
motion, as amended, passed.
9. lEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE (l&GO) REPORT"
President Cortese recognized Chair Pete McHugh, who reported on the activities of
the Legislation and Governmental Organization Committee,
President Cortese recognized a motion by Barbara Kondylis, Supervisor, County of
Solano, and seconded by Chair McHugh to oppose SB 49 regarding the San
Francisco 4gers. President Cortese recognized a substitute motion by Susan Adams,
Supervisor, County of Marin, and seconded by Gayle Uilkema, Supervisor, County of
Contra Costa, to take a neutral position on SB 49. The ayes were 16; the nays were
four. The substitute motion passed.
Chair McHugh reported that the committee elected him as committee chair and
Carol Dillon-Knutson, Mayor, City of Novato, as vice chair. The committee reviewed
new bills of interest introduced in the 2007 Legislative Session, including support of AB
29, AB 38, SB 8, oppose AB 70, ACA 2, SCA 1, and watch AB 82, SB 2, SB 5, SB 6, SB 12,
SB 27, SCA 2: received a briefing on Shifting State/Local Waste Diversion Responsibility
to those who Produce Hazardous Waste Products; and heard a subcommittee report
on the upcoming Legislative Reception, sponsored by ABAG with the League of
California Cities and the Caii'tornia State Association of Counties, in Sacramento on
January 31 ".
President Cortese recognized a motion by Chair McHugh, and seconded by
Scott Haggerty, Supervisor, County of Alameda, to accept the Legislation and
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Governmental Organization Committee report, Members discussed a format for
discussing eminent domain: SB 27 on the peripheral canal; and coordination on
eminent domain with LCS and CSAC. The motion passed unanimously.
President Cortese thanked Chair McHugh for his report,
10. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (F&P) REPORT"
President Cortese recognized Chair Mark Green, who reported on the activities of the
Finance and Personnel Committee, Chair Green reported that the committee
reviewed the November 2006 Financial Reports; reviewed and approved the
Proposed Work Program, Budget and Membership Dues for FY 2007-08:
recommended approval of Resolution 03-07 recommending the General Assembiy
adopt an amendment to ABAG's Bylaws increasing the per diem rate for meetings;
and reviewed the Annual Performance Evaluation Process for the Executive Director.
President Cortese recognized a motion by Chair Green, and seconded by Supervisor
McHugh, to accept the Finance and Personnel Committee report. The motion
passed unanimously.
President Cortese thanked Chair Green for his report,
11. ADJOURNMENT
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Henry L. rdner, Secretary-Treasurer
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ABAG Meeting Schedule 2007
Executive Board Meetings
January 18
March 15
May 17
July 19
September 20
November 15
START TIME
7:00 PM
LOCATION
Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter Auditorium
101 Eighth Street
Oakland, California 94607
Across from the Lake Merritt BART Station
Spring General Assembly
April 19
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Fall General Assembly
October 26
San Francisco
2/27/07 Schedule
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AGENDA FOR
MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARIN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the
meeting.
RECEIVED
AGENDA MAR 7 6 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center TOWN OF TIBURON
10:00 a.m. Convene as Board of Supervisors
1. Board of Supervisors' matters.
2. Administrator's report.
3. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Board of Supervisors' agenda.
4. Consent Calendar A (Items CA-1 through CA-10)
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval
from the Board and do not exceed $500,000 in cost.)
5. Consent Calendar B (Items CB-1 through CB-3)
("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes
relating to budgetary matters.)
6. Request from the Department of Cultural and Visitor Services to receive report
from The Friends of Marin Center on efforts towards funding specific improvements
at the Marin Center.
Recommended actions: Accept report.
7. Presentation of Report by the Community Development Agency: "Reinventing the
Community Development Agency - A Strategic Assessment and Blueprint for
Change".
Recommended actions: Accept report.
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8. Request from the County Administrator to authorize President to execute
agreement with the Marin County Office of Education approving their construction
of new classrooms at the County's Rotary Valley site adjacent to Juvenile Hall.
Recommended action: Approve.
9. Personnel Actions:
a. Request from the Auditor-Controller to approve the addition of 1.0 FTE Senior
Accountant, effective April 8, 2007, to respond to increased budget
administration complexity and workload.
b. Request from the Information Services and Technology Director to add four
new positions to the MERIT project team, effective March 25, 2007, as
detailed in staff report dated March 20, 2007.
Recommended actions: Approve 9a - 9b.
10. Appointments:
a. Alcohol & Druo Advisorv Board
Two At-Large vacancies. Applications have been received from Pamela
Lichtenwalner and John Neville and the Advisory Board's Executive
Committee has recommended their appointments.
Recommended actions: Make two (2) At-Large appointments.
b. Children and Families Commission (First 5 Marin)
One At-Large term expiration (Regina Archer, incumbent).
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for April 17, 2007.
c. Commission on Aoino
One vacancy representing District 1 due to the resignation of Mary Bailor.
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for April 10, 2007.
10:45 a.m. Convene Special Meetina of the Marin County Redevelopment Aaencv Board
of Commissioners
11a. Organization of Board:
i. Election of President.
ii. Election of Vice-President.
iii. Election of Second Vice-President.
11b. Roll Call.
11c. Approval of minutes of the meeting of December 12, 2006.
11d. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Redevelopment Agency agenda.
11e. Authorize President to execute First Amendment to the agreement with Diehl,
Evans & Company, LLP, increasing the contract by $4,000 for a total amount not to
exceed $27,150, for assistance with report preparation and other accounting
matters.
Recommended actions: Approve.
Marin County BOS Agenda 2 3/20/2007
11f. Authorize President to execute agreement with Ajilon Finance, in the amount of
$82,000, to provide temporary accounting staff.
Recommended action: Approve.
Adiourn Special Meetina of the Marin County Redevelopment Aaencv Board
of Commissioners
Reconvene as Board of Supervisors
12. Closed Session:
a. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of case: County of
Marin v. San Rafael Rock Quarry. Marin County Superior Court, Case No.
CV 014602.
b. Instructions to labor negotiator (Human Resources Director) regarding all
bargaining units pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Reconvene in Open Session
Announcement from Closed Session.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuah CA-101
("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. Assessor-Recorder:
Authorize President to execute Land Conservation Contract with the owners of 759
Hicks Valley Road (APN 125-030-02).
CA-2. Board of Supervisors:
a. Supervisor Arnold requesting resolution commending Dick Tipping upon his
retirement.
b. Supervisor Brown requesting resolution commending Jack Baker upon his
retirement.
c. Supervisor Brown requesting resolution commending Margaret Bohan upon
her retirement.
d. Supervisors Kinsey requesting resolution proclaiming April 15 - 21, 2007, as
"National Library Week for Marin County."
e. Supervisor Kinsey requesting a proclamation acknowledging "America500
Birthday", marking the 500th birthday of the geographical naming of North
and South America, and endorsing the opportunity to further the
understanding of the distinct origins of indigenous and immigrant Americans.
CA-3. Community Development Aqencv:
Authorize President to execute amendment to the Community Development Block
Grant ("CDBG") agreement with the Novato Unified School District, increasing the
amount by $30,000 for a total contract amount of $34,675, for the Novato Even
Start/Marin Head Start playground project at 1320 Lynwood Drive, Novato.
Marin County BOS Agenda 3 3/20/2007
CA-4. Health and Human Services:
Authorize President to execute Second Amendment to agreement with Brian
Waterbury, increasing the contract amount by $25,000, for a total contract amount
of $75,500, to provide coordination and management services for the Marin
Medical Reserve Corps.
CA-5. Human Resources:
Authorize President to execute agreement with Managed Health Network ("MHN"),
in the amount of $157,000, to administer the Employee Assistance Program
("EAP") for County employees and their families.
CA-6. Information Services and TechnoloQv:
Authorize President to execute agreement with Key Financial Services, in the
amount of $251,548.62, to complete the upgrade of the Marin Institutional Network
("MIDAS INET").
CA-7. Parks and Open Space:
Request ta approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for bids
for the Miller Boat Launch Renovation Project
CA-8. Public Works:
a. Authorize President to execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant of Interest
in Real Property from Sheila Nielsen, Trustee, for an easement deed over a
portion of a public pedestrian bridge at Three Grove Park in Mill Valley. (APN
047-112-52)
b. Approve temporary closure of Redwood Drive in Wood acre , between Park
Street and Fern Avenue, on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., to stage a crane.
c. Approve temporary closure of B Street, between 5th and 6th Streets, in Point
Reyes Station on Sunday, April 22, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for the
annual 'Waste Free Now Recycle Circus."
d. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for
bids for the North San Pedro Road Overhead to Underground Service
Conversion Garden Ave. to La Pasada Project. (Project No. ECMCLD)
e. Approve annual maintenance fees for software licensing for the County's IBM
mainframe computer, from Computer Associates International, Inc., of
Islandia, NY, in the amount of $151,177.88, for the Marin County Information
Services and Technology Department.
f. Approve award of Invitation For Bid ("IFB") #2462 for the purchase of a Traffic
Collision Database System, from Crossroads Software, Inc. of Brea, CA, in
the amount of $31,976.09, for the Marin County Department of Public Works
Traffic Engineering Division.
g. Authorize President to execute First Amendment to agreement with Swinerton
Management and Consulting, increasing the contract by $24,900 for a total
contract amount of $210,440, for construction management services for the
new Throckmorton Ridge Fire Station. (Project No. CAP-90282)
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h. Approve single source purchase of twelve portable radios and associated
hardware from Motorola of Rohnert Park, CA, in the amount of $45,208.45,
for the Marin County Fire Department.
i. Approve renewal of single source contract, for a two-year term with the
possibility of a third-year extension, with Sprint Courier Services, Inc. of Santa
Rosa, CA, in the monthly amount of $9,350 for inter-library deliveries; and
approve payment in the amount of $28,050 for April, May and June, 2007.
j. Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007- approving the recordation of the
Subdivision Map and authorizing execution of the Subdivision Improvement
Agreement for the Arbar Subdivision, located off North San Pedro Road.
CA-9. Reaistrar of Voters:
Approve the Certification by the County Clerk of the results of the March 6, 2007,
Special Election.
CA-lO. Treasurer:
Request to (a) authorize President to execute agreement with Arnerich Massena &
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $44,000, for investment management oversight
services; and (b) approve the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Statement of
Investment Policies and Guidelines.
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. Fire:
Request to accept an Office of Traffic Safety ("OTS") grant, in the amount of
$103,973, to purchase state of the art extrication equipment as detailed in staff
report dated March 13,2007.
CB-2. Health and Human Services:
a. Request to (i) accept $10,000 donation from Marin General Hospital to
suppart the Women, Infants, and Children's ("WIC") program to support
Breastfeeding Peer Counseling effarts; and (ii) approve related budget
actions as detailed in staff report dated March 20, 2007.
b. Request to (i) accept $7,788 donation from Delta Dental to purchase dental
supplies for two projects focusing on oral health care for low-income pregnant
women and low-income seniors; and (ii) approve related budget actions as
detailed in staff report dated March 20, 2007.
CB-3. Probation:
a. Request to (i) authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 grant agreement
with the Marin Community Foundation, accepting $63,026 grant award to
provide funding for the Mediation Services Unit; and (ii) approve budget
actions as detailed in staff report dated March 20, 2007.
b. Request to (i) accept Title II grant funds from the State Corrections Standards
Authority, in the amount of $498,690, to fund the "Substance Abuse
Treatment far High Risk Youth" initiative; and (ii) approve related budget
actions as detailed in staff report dated March 20, 2007.
Marin County BOS Agenda 5 3/20/2007
DIGEST'1JL .
MARIN COUNTY HAZARDOUS & SOLID WASTE
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
RECEiVED
AB 939 LOCAL TASK FORCE MAR 1 3 Z007
Thursday, March 22, 2007 TOWN MANAC;C:RS OFFICE
TOWN OF TIBlIRON
Suite 200-A Conference Room
65 Mitchell Blvd., San Rafael
10:00 -11 :30 AM
AGENDA
Call to Order
1. Introductions by JPA Staff.
2. Local Task Force Roles, Directives, and Membership. (Informational)
3. Local Task Force WorkPlan (Informational/Action)
A. Five-Year Review of Integrated Waste Management Plan.
B. Diversion Rate.
C. Emerging Issues.
4. Set Next Local Task Force Meeting. (Action)
5. Open Time.
6. Adjourn.
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American sign language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 499-6172 (TOO) or (415)
499-6530)(voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request.
Contact the County Office of Waste Management at 499-6647 for more information
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Belvedere: March 22, 2007
George Rodericks
To: Locai Task Force Members
Corte Madera:
David Bracken Frorn: Jeff Rawles
County of Marin: Re: Local Task Force Roles, Directives, and Membership
Matthew Hymel
Fairfax: The Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority
Linda Kelly Local Task Force (L TF) is a group of representatives from Waste Haulers, Waste
Facilities, Special Districts, the public, and an environmental organization. The current
Larkspur: membership is as follows:
Jean Bonander
Mill Valley: SOLID WASTE HAULERS/ FACiLITY OPERA TORS/ LANDFiLL
Anne Montgomery Marin Sanitary Service Bay Cities Refuse
Novato: Patty Garbarino Greg Christie
Daniel Keen
Novato Disposal Service Redwood Landfill
Ross: Richard Johnson Rarnin Khany
Cary Broad
SPECIAL DISTRICTS.
San Anselmo: Almonte Sanitary District Tamalpais Community Services
Debbie Stutsman Loretta Figueroa Jon Eiam
San Rafael: ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZA nON:
Ken Nordhoff Marin Conservation League
Sausalito: Kathy Lowery
Dana Whitson
PUBLIC MEMBERS.'
Tiburon: County San Rafael Ross Valley
Margaret Curran Tania Levy Terry Cosgrove Torn Gaffney
Novato Southern Marin Cities
Matt Mc Carron Kim Huff
The combination of delegates from different sectors creates a nexus of opinion,
information, and experience that will allow the group to make innovative, practical
recommendations of how to deal with Marin County's various waste streams.
Specifically, California Code of Regulations, Section 18761 states the "L TF shall
provide technicai guidance and information regarding source reduction, waste
diversion and recycling to local jurisdictions during preparation and revision of the
SRRE, HHWE and NDFE. Such information may be presented to the general public at
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Phone 415/499-6647 - FAX 415/446-7373
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MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Belvedere: March 22, 2007
George Rodericks (1.
To: Local Task Force Members 1'4
Corte Madera: I I .
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David Bracken !if / i f j
From: Michael Frost ~\!iIJl 1 U'
County of Marin: l' ILl/v I
Matthew Hymel Re: Local Task Force Work Pian ! . \
Fairfax:
Linda Kelly In November of 2006 the JPA Board affirmed the Local Task Force
(L TF) roster to reconvene the L TF as part of the Five Year Review of the
Larkspur: Integrated Waste Management Plan. Additionally, it is desired to
Jean BOllander examine several emerging issues and develop strategies to further
Mill Valley: increase Marin's diversion rate. Therefore, staff has developed the
Anne Montgomery following work plan to provide guidance in these tasks. '.
Novato: A. Five-Year Review of Integrated Waste Management Plan
Daniel Keen This year the JPA will complete the Five Year Review of Marin
Ross: County's Integrated Waste Management Plan. This process includes
Gary Broad a review of the eiements of Marin's Integrated Waste Management
Plan by the L TF. Marin's last Five Year Review was completed in
San Anselmo: April 2003 (attached).
Debbie Stutsman
San Rafael: The State requires that all cities, counties and/or regional agencies
Ken Nordhoff review and, If necessary, revise their Integrated Waste Management
Plans every five years. The main focus of the Five Year Review is to
Sausalito: examine changes in demographics and waste patterns within Marin
Dana Whitson County. Additionally, the Five Year Review will analyze Marin's
Tiburon: disposal capacity needs for the future. The L TF's specific role is
Margaret Curran detailed in California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8; Section 18788,
prior to the fifth anniversary of California Integrated Waste
Management Board approved integrated Waste Managernent Plan.
The Local Task Force shall submit written comments on areas of the
plan that require revisions. The L TF's review will be utilized by the
JPA Board to determine if a Plan revision is necessary, make the
required changes, and resubmit the plan to the California Integrated
Waste Management Board.
Following today's meeting, staff will prepare the Five Year Review's
reassessment and implementation schedule with a completion target
date of the JPA's November Board Meeting. Additionally, staff will
provide the L TF members with copies of Marin's Integrated Waste
Management Plan in the format of their choice (electronic or bound
paper).
Marin County Department of PublIc Works, P.O. Box 4186, San Rafael, CA 94913
Phone: 4]5/499-6647 - FAX 415/446-7373
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B. Diversion Rate
The JPA requested staff to work with the L TF to develop recommendations
and strategies to better Marin's diversion rate. To further improve diversion
rates, there will be a need to implement new programs or regulations and
examine existing programs for ways to increase diversion yields.
Recently the JPA reported a 76.3% countywide diversion rate for 2005.
Although is the highest countywide rate in the State it is a slight decrease
from 2004, which was 77%. This may be an indicator that Marin is reaching a
plateau in our diversion rate. At their November 2006 Board meeting, the
JPA adopted a resolution setting a goal of 80% diversion by 2012 and zero
waste by 2025.
JPA staff is interested in both collecting heavy materials to reach our
diversion goals, and providing for the most environmentally friendly method of
waste handling. To start this process, staff met with all of Marin's franchised
haulers, Tamalpais CSD, Marin Resource Recovery Center, and Redwood
Landfill to review operations and opportunities to increase diversion rates.
During the course of these meetings, staff developed the following list of
options for increasing diversion.
The first set of program options can be implemented in the short-term
because of existing programs and infrastructure. The second set of long term
options will require additional study, require new facilities, and are much more
difficult to implement.
Short Term Options
. Municipal Proiect Diversion Collection of diversion data from municipal
projects (road resurfacing, brush removal and storm cleanup). Currently,
County Road Crew reports data on their diversion activities.
. C&D Ordinance Adoption and implementation of JPA's model Construction
and Demolition (C&D) Ordinance. Variation of the JPA's Model C&D
Ordinance have been adopted by Sausalito, Tiburon, Novato and the County
Long Term Options
. Foodwaste Compostinq Currently there are no facilities available in Marin to
accept foodwaste for composting. Therefore, a facility would need to be sited
and the logistics and costs of collection determined prior to this option being
implemented.
. Greenwaste Compostinq There are no compost facilities available in Marin to
accept the volume of greenwaste collected. Currently, the majority of
greenwaste collected in Marin is utilized as Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) and
is not composted.
. Debris Processinq at Redwood A debris processing facility located at
Redwood Landfill would have the potential to provide a significant increase in
Marin's diversion rate and prolong the lifespan of the landfill. Redwood
Landfill has expressed interest in a processing facility; however, their Solid
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Waste Facility Permit would need to be amended prior to taking steps to
develop a processing facility.
While the above list of options is not presumed complete, it is intended to provide
a starting point for a dialogue on increasing diversion rates. It is noted the L TF is
a well rounded group that can construct and recommend realistic approaches to
help Marin County meet these goals.
C. Emerging Issues
Whereas, Agenda item 3B emphasized means of increasing Marin's
diversion, there are also discussions regarding emerging issues concerning
materiais that have environmentally harmful characteristics and promoting the
highest levei use of resources. Primary issues are banning plastic bags and
expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) from use in different retail sectors.
Several Bay Area municipalities are exploring these issues and Oakland,
Berkeley and San Francisco have Styrofoam food packaging bans.
Additionally, proposals have been made by different groups in Marin County
and throughout the Bay Area of ways to deal with our ever changing waste
streams. There has been an emphasis on composting organics, food waste
collection, anaerobic digestion of green/ food waste, banning organic
materiais from the landfill, development of plasma arc gasification technology,
further diverting construction and demolition debris, setting progressive can
rates, and developing a reuse facility.
The JPA has greatly surpassed any diversion goal and mandates of the State
by developing a public/private partnership with the local waste haulers and
disposal facilities. Avoiding the duplication of environmental efforts made by
the private industry has allowed Marin to deal with environmental issues
surrounding waste more effectively and cost efficiently than similar counties.
Therefore, maintaining this partnership with Marin's local businesses will be
key to addressing emerging issues successfully.
Limitations on plastic bags and polystyrene may be addressed with the JPA
developing a model ordinance for adoption by member agencies. However,
the JPA's role in emerging technologies as plasma arc gasification or
developing privately owned and operating processing facilities needs to be
cultivated. It is requested the L TF develop a position on a plastic bag and
polystyrene ordinance and that discussion on other emerging issues be
placed on a future L TF agenda.
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FIVE YEAR RIWMP REVIEW REPORT
for
MARIN COUNTY HAZARDOUS AND SOLID
WASTE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
prepared by the
MARIN COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
November 2003
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Five Year CiWMP Review Report Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste JPA
Information and any questions or cornments about this document should be directed to:
Mlchaei Frost, Waste Management Speciaiist
County of Marin
Public Works Department
P.O. Box 4186
San Rafael, California 94913
(415) 499-3725
mfrost@co.marin.ca.us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1.0 INTRODUCTION. ....................................... ......... .................. ... ...... ..... 1
CHAPTER 2.0 BACKGROUND ................. ..... ........ ............. ......... ........................... ... 3
CHAPTER 3.0 CHANGES AND TRENDS ..................................................................4
S ETTI NG ... .... ..... ...... ... ...................... .... ........ ... ..... '" .... ........ ...... .................... ...........................4
Figure 1. Map of Marin County........ ............... .......... ...... ............................................4
AD M INISTRA TIVE RESPONSiBILITIES............................................................................ .....5
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... ................6
DE MOG RAPHICS..... .... ..... ..... ............ ......... ... ... ........ .... .... ... ............ ...... ...... .... ..................... ... 6
Tabie 1. Population........................... ..... ........ ......... ...................................... .... .......7
Table 3. Countywide Household Income...............................................................................8
Table 4. Adjustment Factors................................................................... .................. ...........9
HOW DEMOGRAPHICS AFFECT DIVERSION RATES.........................................................9
QUANTITIES OF WASTE...................................................................................................... 12
Table 5. Pounds per Capita......................................................................................... 12
Table 6. Projected Disposal vs. Reported Disposal... ....................................... .......... 13
DiVERSiON............................................................................................................................ 13
Table 7. Projected Diversion vs. Reported Diversion.................. ...... ......... ........... ....... 14
Table 8. Projected Generation vs. Reported Generation........ ..... ........... ...... ....... 14
Table 9. Diversion Rate Trends (1995-2000).......................... .......... ........ ...... ........ 14
FUN DING SOURCES ................... ......................................................................................... 15
PROGRAM IMPLEMENT A TION ................................................................................. .......... 15
PERMITTED DISPOSAL CAPACiTy.................................................................................... 16
QUANTlES OF WASTE DiSPOSED..................................................................................... 16
AVAILABLE MARKETS ...............................................,............ ............................................ 16
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE .......................................................................................... 16
OTH ER ISSU ES ..........................................................................................,......................... 16
CHAPTER 4.0 SUMMARY STATEMENT ...................................................................18
APPENDIX A: Marin JPA's PARIS Reports
APPENDIX B: Draft Report Comment Letters
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CHAPTER 1.0 INTRODUCTION
The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Assembly Bill 939)
requires cities and counties in Caiifornia to reduce the amount of solid waste
disposed in landfills and transformed by 25% by 1995; by 50% by the year 2000
and beyond through source reduction, recycling, and composting activities.
Transformation may be used to reduce the wastes sent to landfills by no more
than 10% in the year 2000.
The Regionwide Integrated Waste Management Plan (RIWMP) is comprised of
Marin's Multi-Jurisdictional Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE),
Multi-Jurisdictional Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE), Multi-
Jurisdictional Non-Disposal Facility Element (NDFE), Countywide Siting Element
(CSE) and Regional Summary Plan. The SRRE, HHWE and NDFE are the
guiding documents for how Marin County and its cities will attain these waste
reduction goals. The RIWMP is intended to be a planning document, which
summarizes waste management problems facing Marin. It also provides an
overview of the actions that will be taken to achieve PRC section 41780.
RIWMPs and any amendments are approved by the Regional Agency by a vote
of a majority of its member agencies with a majority of Marin's population.
PRC Section 41822 requires each city, county, and/or regional agency to review
its SRRE or the RIWMP at least once every five years to:
(1 ) correct any deficiencies in the element or plan;
(2) comply with the source reduction and recycling requirements
established under PRC Section 41780; and
(3) revise the documents, as necessary.
The California Integrated Waste Management CIWMB (CIWMB) clarified the
five-year RIWMP review process in CCR Section 18788. Section 18788 states
that prior to the fifth anniversary of CIWMB approval of the RIWMP, the Local
Task Force (L TF) shall complete a review of the RIWMP to assure that Marin's
waste management practices remain consistent with the hierarchy of waste
management practices defined in PRC Section 40051.
The hierarchy stated in PRC 40051 is:
(1 ) source reduction;
(2) recycling and composting;
(3) environmentally safe transformation and environmentally safe land
disposal.
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The process identified in CCR 18788 is summarized as follows:
);> prior to the 5th anniversary, the L TF shall submit written comments on
areas of the RIWMP, which require revision to the Regional Agency
and the CIWMB;
);> within 45 days of receipt of comments, the Regional Agency shall
determine if a revision is necessary and notify the L TF and the CIWMB
of its findings in a RIWMP Review Report; and
);> within 90 days of receipt of the RIWMP Review Report, the CIWMB
shall review the Marin JPA's findings and, at a public hearing, approve
or disapprove the Marin JPA's findings. CCR 18788 also identifies the
minimum issues, which are to be addressed in the RIWMP Review
Report. They are:
(A) changes in demographics in the county;
(B) changes in quantities of the waste within the county;
(C) changes in funding sources for administration of the
Countywide siting element and summary plan;
(0) changes in administrative responsibilities;
(E) program implementation status;
(F) changes in permitted disposal capacity and quantities of
waste disposed of in the county;
(G) changes in available markets for recyclable materials; and
(H) changes in the implementation schedule.
On October 30,1998 and again on July 21,2000, the CIWMB Office of Local
Assistance sent letters to jurisdictions clarifying the CIWMB's oversight of the
five year revision process.
The July 2151 letter essentially noted that 1) the five year anniversary is from the
date of approval by the CIWMB of the RIWMP, 2) the CIWMB Legal staff
determined that jurisdictions can utilize their annual reports to update program
information, if a revision is not determined by the jurisdiction to be necessary,
and 3) that if a revision is determined to be necessary, it may be submitted with
the next annual report.
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CHAPTER 2.0 BACKGROUND
Working jointly the incorporated cities and towns of Belvedere, Corte Madera,
Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael,
Sausalito, and Tiburon and unincorporated Marin County developed the below
documents to comply with the Integrated Waste Management Act (AB939) and
these were compiled as components of the Regionwide Integrated Waste
Management Plan (RIWMP). These documents include:
r A Multi-Jurisdictional Source Reduction and Recycling Element
(SRRE) including all of Marin's incorporated cities and the
unincorporated County of Marin as named above;
y A Multi-Jurisdictional Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE)
including all of Marin's incorporated cities and the unincorporated
County of Marin as named above;
r A Multi-Jurisdictional Non-Disposal Facility Element (NDFE) including
all of Marin's incorporated cities and the unincorporated County 0.1
Marin as named above.
In August of 1996 Marin County and its incorporated cities and towns
(Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San
Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausaiito, and Tiburon) formed the Marin Hazardous and
Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The JPA as a regional agency
prepared the following documents in addition to the above mentioned
components comprise Marin's RIWMP:
, Countywide Siting Element (CSE)
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y Regional Summary Plan (RSP)
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CHAPTER 3.0 CHANGES AND TRENDS
This chapter summarizes the changes and trends related to Demographics,
Amount of Waste Generated and Disposed and Diversion. Additionally, this
chapter provides an overview of the Marin's Setting, Administrative
Responsibilities, Funding Sources, Program Implementation, Permitted Disposal
Capacity, Availabie Markets and Implementation Schedule.
SETTING
Although Marin is usually thought of as a suburban residential and recreational
area, ranching and dairying are major features of the rural areas of West Marin.
Industry in the county includes movie and video production, computer software,
communications equipment, printing, and the manufacture of plastic products,
ceramics, candles, and cheese.
One of the nine Bay Area counties, Marin County is linked to San Francisco by
the Golden Gate Bridge and to the East Bay by the Richmond-San Rafael
Bridge. It is bordered on the north and northeast by Sonoma County and on the
west by the Pacific Ocean. There are 11 incorporated cities in Marin County
(Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San
Anselmo, Sausalito, and Tiburon) all of which are located near or along the
developed Hwy 101 corridor in eastern Marin.
The 520 square miles of Marin offer a wide variety of topography, climate, and
vegetation, from the tidal flats of the coastline to the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais
rising 2,600 feet above sea level; from the dense stands of redwood and pine to
the inland grasslands and exposed rocky areas, and the coastal fogs that temper
the warm inland temperatures in summer. The combination of mountains, sea,
and climate in Marin County, with 141,400 acres of federal, state, and county
parkland, county open space, and two water districts' lands devoted to
recreation, has made the county a recreation spot for the entire Bay Area. Marin
County has many state, county and city operated parks and recreational facilities
including: China Camp State Park, Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Point Reyes
National Seashore, and the Golden Gate National Recreatian Area.
Figure 1. Map of Marin County
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ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
No substantial changes have occurred in the administration of the RIWMP.
Below is a listing of the agencies and/or departments, which are currently
implementing AB939 programs in Marin:
',.- The Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority,
Marin's Regional Agency, is comprising of all Marin County's incorporated
and unincorporated areas. The principle purposes of the regionai agency
are to prepare and meet the goals of the RIWMP, to share diversion
credit, and to avoid duplication of effort. The Regionai Agency was
formed in August 1996 and its members consists of the following
jurisdictions: Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley,
Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the
County of Marin. The Regional Agency performs the following specific
roles: development and implementation of Marin County's Regional
Integrated Waste Management Plan, monitoring of Marin County's
diversion rates, and the implementation and, for all jurisdictions except for
Novato, operation of Marin County's permanent household hazardous
waste collection facilities. The City of Novato in conjunction with Novato
Sanitary District implements its own househoid hazardous program for
residents and businesses.
',.- The Marin County Department of Public Works provides staff to the Marin
County Solid and Hazardous Waste Joint Powers Authority and performs
the functions of budgeting, planning activities, and monitoring.
/'" The Marin County Office of Environmental Health serves as the Local
Enforcement Agency (LEA) for all of Marin County and its Cities. The
LEA's duties include the permitting, inspection and enforcement of all
active and abandoned solid waste facilities.
',.- The Marin County Community Development Department serves as the
land use authority for Redwood Landfill, Marin County's disposal facility.
:r A Local Task Force (L TF) provides advice and assistance for the
preparation, maintenance, and review of Marin's RIWMP. The L TF is
appointed by the Marin County Soiid and Hazardous Waste Joint Powers
Authority and is composed of representatives of the cities, unincorporated
county, special districts, solid waste and recycling industries, and
environmental organizations.
',.- Marin Regionwide, 21 agencies franchise for waste collection and
recycling services with five private haulers, and one agency provides
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waste collection service directly. The franchisers include ten of Marin's
eleven cities (all but Novato), eleven special districts (one which
franchises collection of Novato's waste), and the County.
OVERVIEW
Existing SRRE and HHWE goals, policies and objectives remain consistent with
PRC 40051 and 40053. The existing and selected programs for each SRRE and
HHWE are reviewed continually by Marin's Regional Agency and its member
agencies. All programs have been implemented. The annual reports and the
Planning Annual Report Information System (PARIS) for the Marin County
Regional Agency are up to date. Although there have been some changes in
program implementation, schedules, costs, and results, these changes are not
considered to be significant. Furthermore, it is felt that continued emphasis on
program development, evaluation, and implementation are more important than
refining the RIWMP through a revision.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The population of Marin expanded approximately 0.9 percent annually through
the 1990's, reaching 247,289 as of the 2000 Census. The population of Marin
County is projected to increase another 11.4 percent to 275,289 by the year
2020. This population growth rate is ranked among the lowest in the State1. In
contrast, the Marin has the highest per capita income in the San Francisco Bay
Area and California. The per capita income of Marin residents was $57,981 in
1999, compared with $41,129 for the Bay Area and $29,857 for California2. In
addition to ranking the highest per capital income, Marin County's 2000
employment was 138,700 and had a unemployment rate of 1.6 percent for that
same year. This was the lowest unemployment rate in the State, being
significantly lower than the state's 2000 unemployment rate of 4.9 percenl.3
Tables 1 through 7 depict demographic changes from 1990 to 2000. In contrast
to many areas of the State, Marin has not experienced significant population
growth during this review period. However, the residential income rates
experienced considerable growth and enjoy a high employment rates, which
have resulted in increased waste generation. The data shown in these tables
use standardized data from Marin's annual reports to maintain continuity for the
purposes of this report.
I Source _ Marin Profile 2001, A Survey of Economic, Social and Environmental Indicators.
2 Source _ Marin Profile 2001, A Survey of Economic, Social and Environmental Indicators.
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Table 1. Population'
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Population
Jurisdiction 1990 2000 Difference % ChanQe
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Belvedere 2,147 2,125 22 -1%
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Corte Madera 8,272 9,100 828 10%
Fairfax 6,931 7,319 388 6%
LarksDur 11,000 12,014 1014 9%
Mill Vallev 13,038 13,600 562 4%
Novato 47,585 47,630 45 0%
Ross 2,180 2,329 149 7%
San Anselmo 11,743 12,378 635 5%
San Rafael 48,404 56,063 7,659 16%
Sausalito 7,152 7,330 178 2%
Tiburon 7,532 8.666 1,134 15%
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Unincornorated 64,112 68,735 4,623 7%
CountyWide 230,096 247,289 17,193 -~
Marin County experienced a 8 percent population growth between 1990 and
2000. However this growth was not evenly distributed throughout Marin. Some
cities had fairly low or negative growth such as: Belvedere (-1 %), Novato (0%),
Sausalito (2%) and Mill Valley (4%). Higher levels of growth occurred in the City
of San Rafael (16%) and the Town of Tiburon (15%). The unincorporated
County and the remaining cities and towns experiencing growth siightiy above
and below the average of 8 percent
Although the City of Novato's population increased by 0 percent, this statistic
does not accurately report Novato's growth nor reflect its population
transformation. While the City of Novato as with all of Marin's jurisdictions
experienced an accelerated commercial and residential remodeling boom fueled
by the economic prosperity enjoyed by the state, Novato was the site of Marin's
major redevelopment project, Hamilton.
Hamilton AFB, located in Novato, was decommissioned in the mid 1970's,
however it retained a sizeable military population into the 1990's when it was
closed and redeveloped into 700 residential housing units and commercial
space. The waste generated during the clean-up and redevelopment of
Hamilton had a major impact on Marin's waste generation. The redevelopment
phase of Hamilton achieved an 80% diversion rate of all waste materiai
generated. Not-with-standing this achievement, Hamilton's redevelopment
accounted for 15% of Marin's total disposal in calendar year 2000.
4 Source - US Census Data from 1990 and 2000.
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Table 2. Housing Units5
Jurisdiction Housing Units
1990 2000 Difference % Change
Belvedere 1,037 1,059 22 2%
Corte Madera 3,717 3,850 133 4%
Fairfax 3,225 3,418 193 6%
Larkspur 5,966 6,413 447 7%
Mill Valley 6,139 6,286 147 2%
Novato 18,782 18,944 162 1%
Ross 759 805 46 6%
San Anselmo 5,330 5,408 78 1%
San Rafael 21,139 22,948 1,809 9%
Sausalito 4,378 4,511 133 3%
Tiburon 3,433 3,893 460 13%
Unincorporated 23,862 25,455 1,593 7%
Countywide 99,757 104,990 5,233 5%
Overall the increase in population is similar to increases in the number of
housing units per jurisdiction: Fairfax (6%), Larkspur (7%), Mill Valley (2%),
Novato (1 %), Ross (6%), Sausalito (2%), and the unincorporated County (7%).
The exception of this were the following jurisdictions: Belvedere (2%), Corte
Madera (4%), San Anselmo (1%), and San Rafael (9%). With the exception of
Belvedere, these jurisdictions had a higher increase in population than the
percent increase in housing units. On the other hand, Belvedere's population
increased less than that of housing units. Countywide there was an 5% increase
in total housing units between 1990 and 2000. Only Tiburon (13%) experienced
a significantly larger percentage increase in housing units from the countywide
increase.
Table 3. Countywide Household Income6
1990 2000 Difference % ChanQe
Median Household Income $ 48,544 $ 71,306 $ 22,762 47%
Mean Household Income $ 67,828 $ 103,173 $ 35,345 52%
5 Source _ California Department of Finance - Demographic Research Unit
6 Source _ US Census Bureau
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The increase in the median household income of 47% out paced the increase in
inflation for this area as represented by the SF Bay Area Consumer Price Index
(CPI), which increased by 34.4% between 1990 and 2000. Adjusting the above
1990 income statistics to reflect inflation (SF Bay Area CPI) it would result in a
median income of $65,243 and a mean income of $91 ,161. The 2000 income
statistics were 13% greater than these inflation adjusted figures.
Table 4. Adjustment Factors
Taxable Sales
Factor 1990 2000 Difference % Change
Population 230,096 247.289 17,193 7%
Employment? 127,200 138,700 11,500 9%
Taxable Transactions8 $ 2,463,~35 $ 4,056,025 $ 1,592,390 65%
Consumer Price Index' 131.1 176.3 45.2 34.4%
Taxable sales in Marin increased 65 percent between 1990 and 2000. This rate
was nearly double the rate of the Bay Area CPI and even greater than the
Increase in income. During the same time period Marin's Employment increased
9 percent, a rate slightly higher than Marin's population. While unemployment
remained the lowest in the State with 1.6 percent in 2000, down from 2.5 percent
in 1990.10
HOW DEMOGRAPHICS AFFECT DIVERSION RATES
Accurate base-year generation tonnage is critical to diversion goal
measurement, because it establishes a starting point. Base-year generation
means the amount of waste generated (disposed + diverted) during the year
which was used for jurisdiction's solid waste generation study. The CIWMB
calculates all future generation by extrapolating from the base year.
Waste generation in subsequent years is generally extrapolated using the
CIWMB adjustment method. The adjustment method is a standard formula used
in diversion rate measurement to offset changes in a jurisdiction's population and
economic conditions between the base year and the measurement year (also
referred to as reporting year). Without the adjustment method, population
increase and economic booms would result in lower diversion rates. The
adjustment method used the base-year generation amount and the changes in
7 Source - Employment Development Department
8 California Department of Finance - Demographic Research Unit
9 Department of Industrial Relations - Division of Labor Statistics and Research
10 Source - Employment Development Department
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population and the economy to estimate the generation amount in each report
year. The method uses four factors: population, employment, and taxable sales
adjusted using the consumer price index. The adjustment method yieids and
estimated report-year generation tonnage. Jurisdictions' diversion rates are
generally calculated by extrapolating tons diverted by subtracting the amount of
disposal from the estimated report-year generation.
In 1995, local governments were required to implement a state-mandated
disposal reporting system to quantify the annual disposal tonnage for each
jurisdiction. Prior to this time, there was no system for measuring waste disposal
at the jurisdiction level. Instead, there were only state requirements for tracking
quarterly disposal tonnage at the landfill level, which usually represented waste
disposed from multiple jurisdictions. As a result, many inaccurate assumptions
were made in the base-year waste generation studies to allocate tonnage down
to the jurisdiction-specific level. For example, many counties used population
ratios to allocate countywide tonnage.
Additionally, many landfills were not equipped with scales prior to 1995, so
disposal tonnage had to be estimated. Methods to estimate the disposal tonnage
included visual estimations, estimates based on aerial photos, the use of
published volume-to-weight conversion factors, or actual measured volume-to-
weight conversion factors. Further, many jurisdictions relied primarily on
franchised hauler data to determine their base-year disposal data and omitted or
understated self-haul or nonlicensed hauler tonnage. Thus, although based on
the best available data at the time, the base-year data included inaccuracies due
to estimation errors, misallocations of regional tonnage to individual jurisdictions,
and/or omissions of significant portions of the nonfranchised waste stream. Many
of the 1995 annual reports prepared-to-date include base-year revisions to
correct for these types of errors.
As discussed above, the disposal reduction measurement system calculates a
diversion rate based on the disposal reduction calculations. The disposal
reduction calculations are based on a comparison of the adjusted base-year
generation (an estimate of the reporting-year generation) with the actual
reporting-year disposal. Large errors which understate base-year generation can
result in exceedingly low diversion rates. Thus, inaccuracies in the base-year
data can have a significant adverse impact on the calculated diversion rate.
Therefore, base-year inaccuracies could negatively impact jurisdictions' ability to
quantitatively demonstrate their actual progress toward achieving the 25 percent
diversion goal of 1995 and the 50 percent diversion goal of 2000.
As with most local agencies in the State, Marin's 1990 Base-Year Study did not
escape inaccuracies of underestimating the amount of waste generated on an
annual average. Fortunately, in 1993 Marin began implementing a disposal and
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diversion monitoring system which enabled analysis of actual tonnage away from
the 1990 estimations. This analysis revealed multiple problems with
incorporated and unincorporated allocation and that self-haul and non-franchised
hauler generation was significantly underestimated. While the effects of the
underestimation did not amount to exceedingly low diversion rates or the
prevention of Marin achieving its mandated goals, it was realized that significant
discrepancies existed between Marin's actual diversion rate and the CIWMB's
standard formula diversion rate measurement.
To assist in remedying 1990 base-year study inaccuracies the CIWMB
developed alternative options that dealt with both base and reporting year
inaccuracies. These options were designed to allow a jurisdiction to seiect what
they believe to be the most cost-effective option(s) for increasing their base-year
and/or reporting-year accuracy. One of these options was to form a regional
agency. The advantage of a regional agency is it may report to the Board as a
single entity and, therefore, eliminate many of the allocation errors petween
cities, towns, and unincorporated areas. In 1997, to remedy the base-year
allocation errors, which caused wild fluctuations in diversion rates between
jurisdictions with identical services, the Marin County and all of Its Incorporated
cities applied for and was granted regional agency status by the CIWMB.
In addition to forming a regional agency Marin elected to employ a second option
to remedy base-year inaccuracies, a Generation-Based Method. Developed by
the CIWMB to remedy 1990 base and reporting year inaccuracies the
Generation-Based Method allows jurisdictions to provide an annual generation-
based analysis to the Board each year. Since the disposal tonnage is now being
tracked annually in the DRS, a jurisdiction that is also tracking large tonnage
diversion programs (such as curbside recycling in combination with composting,
or a MRF) might easily demonstrate goal compliance using readily available
disposal plus diversion (i.e., generation) data. A generation-based analysis
eliminates the need for base-year data since an estimate of the reporting-year
generation is no longer needed when actual data is available. The Generation-
Based Method was utilized by Marin to report its diversion rate for their 1998
Annual Report. Marin has continued to utilize the Generation-Based diversion
calculation method in all of its subsequent annual reports.
Unlike the CIWMB's standard method, which estimates reporting-year diversion
using 1990 estimates and demographic changes to develop a best-guess
diversion rate, the Generation-Based Method uses actual tonnage.
Consequently, demographics do not directly affect diversion rates, but chronicle
of a waste stream and its generation. Marin's demographics indicate the
presence of high-wage skilled jobs and relatively wealthy residents and Marin
achieves high ran kings among all California counties on a variety of income
measurements. Therefore, it would be assumed that Marin would consume and
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generate waste, both disposal and diversion, at higher rate than less affluent
communities.
QUANTITIES OF WASTE
Table 5 provides the calculated per capita (pounds per person per day) of totai
waste generation within Marin for the 1990 Base-Year and Reporting-Years
1995-2000. The statewide average per capita in 2000 for total waste generation
was approximately 10.6 ppd. The average per capita for the same time period
was approximately 3 pounds higher. This higher rate of generation are
consistent with Marin's higher levels of income and taxable transactions. Also, it
should be noted that there is a significant jump average per capita (i.e.
generation) between the 1997 and 1998 reporting years. This increase
coincides with the reporting of actual tonnage using the Generation Base Method
and provides substantiation of 1990 generation underestimation. However,
compounding the size of this increase was the added generation of the Hamilton
redevelopment project.
Table 5. Pounds per Capita
Year Document Population 11 Total Tons Per Capita 13
Generated12
Marin Multi-
1990 Uurisdlctional RIWMP 230,096 371,297 8.8
Marin Countywide
1995 !Annual Reoort 240,536 363,431 8.8
Marin Countywide
1996 !Annuai Reoort 239,265 411,353 9.4
Marin Regional
1997 f'\>Jency Annul Rot. 242,215 421,469 9.5
Marin Regional
1998 f'\qencv Annul ROt. 245,900 559,806 12.5
Marin Regional
1999 Aqencv Annul Rot. 245,830 630,963 14.1
Marin Regional
2000 A>Jency Annul Rot. 247,289 624,427 13.8
Marin's reported disposal compared to Marin's Multi-Jurisdictional SRRE's
projected disposal for the period 1995 through 2000 (according to the Marin's
11 Sources: 1990 & 2000 US Census Data, 1995-1999 California Department of Finance-
Demographic Research Unit.
12 Total Tons Generated is taken from CIWMB approved Generation-Based generation.
13 Per Capita is the Pounds Per Person Per Day which was calculated by multiplying the
Generation Estimate (represented in tons) by 2000 then dividing by the Popuiatlon which results in
the Pounds Per Person Per Year which is then divided by 365.
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Annual Reports) is shown in Table 6. With the exception of reporting year 1997,
reported disposal surpassed the disposal amount projected in the SRRE by 20
percent annually. The differentiation in the projected vs. reported is attributed to
underestimation of 1990 disposal and higher than anticipated growth during the
economic expansion of the nineties. The 1997 reporting year drop in reported
tonnage is attributed to the State granting the exclusion of Class II contaminated
soil from Marin's disposal reporting. Additionally, 1997 disposal was effected by
the easing of State requirements for the handling of sewage sludge and the
expansion of landfill salvage operations at Redwood Landfill. However, due to
the Hamilton redevelopment project and the economic boom of the mid-to-Iate
1990's,reporting-year 1998 increased to near pre-1997 levels.
Table 6. Projected Disposal vs. Reported Disposal
Year SRRE Reported Percent
Proiected Difference
1995 204,422 241,365 18%
1996 199,393 244,561 23%
1997 193,012 194,185 1%
1998 187,679 238,488 27%
1999 182,618 229,964 26%
2000 1 77 ,464 214,063 21%
DIVERSION
Tables 7 through 9 identify diversion performance between 1995 and 2000.
1990 Diversion estimates underestimated totai diversion and were based on
flawed methodologies. Therefore, reported diversion rates estimated using the
standard diversion calculation formula are significantly lower than those
projected in the SRRE. Conversely, actual diversion rates reported using the
Generation-Based Method (1998-2000) ranged significantly higher than those
projected in the SRRE. This discrepancy between projected and reported
diversion from 1998 through 2000 is attributed to the following factors:
underestimation of base-year diversion and selfhaul activities; unanticipated
prosperity and growth through the 1990s; and increased waste generation from
the Hamilton redevelopment project.
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Table 7. Projected Diversion vs. Reported Diversion
Year SRRE CIWMB Percent
Projected Approved* Difference
1995 166,345 101,487 -39%
1996 173,935 143,294 -18%
1997 182,872 172,202 -6%
1998 190,764 268,933 41%
1999 198,384 319,866 61%
2000 206,096 334,394 62%
* Reporting years 1995 - 1997 utilize the standard method of diversion calculation and,
therefore, the diversion portion of generation is estimate base on the 1990 data and
adjustment factors.
Table 8 identifies projected and reported generation for the 1995 - 2000 time
period. This is a summation of Tabies 6 and 7.
Table 8. Projected Generation vs. Reported Generation
Year SRRE CIWMB Percent
Projected Approved* Difference
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1995 370,767 342,852 -8%
1996 373,328 387,855 4%
1997 375,884 366,387 -3%
1998 378,443 507,421 34%
1999 381,002 549,830 44%
2000 383,560 548,457 43%
* Reporting years 1995 - 1997 utilize the standard method of diversion calculation and,
therefore, the diversion portion of generation is estimate base on the 1990 data and
adjustment factors.
Table 9. Diversion Rate Trends (1995-2000)
Jurisdiction Years
1995 I 1996 1997 I 1998 1999 I 2000
Marin Countywide 32% I 41% 47% I 53% 58% I 71%
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Table 9 demonstrates the effectiveness of programs implemented by the high
diversion reached by the Marin regional agency. All diversion programs selected
for implementation in the Multi-Jurisdictionai SRRE are in place. There is
potentiai for additional gains in diversion with the increased use of the Mixed
Waste Processing Facility Program. The Mixed Waste Processing Facility
Program has been implemented by the majority of the JPA's member agencies.
However, due the cost effectiveness of travel distances to Marin's material
recovery facility and hauling contracts the program has not been implemented in
all areas of the Regional Agency.
FUNDING SOURCES
The JPA charges a solid waste tipping fee to Marin's franchised haulers, solid
waste transfer station, landfill, and special district performing their own waste
hauling (Tamalpais Community Service District) to implement and monitor the
programs identified in Marin's SRRE and HHWE. For FY 2002-2003 this fee
was $3.35 per ton for all disposal and generated $ 1,222,578 for the
implementation of programs. Individual member agencies include the costs for
recycling and green waste collection in the disposal rates charged to businesses
and residents within their perspective districts. Additionally, the JPA periodically
seeks grants to augment and assist in the implementation of selected programs.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The Marin's Annual Reports have provided updated information concerning
program implementation. All programs selected in Marin's RIWMP have been
implemented. Some programs not selected have also been implemented and
are reported in the Annual Reports. Refer to Marin's 2000 Annual Report,
Section C (Appendix A) to view 2000 PARIS Reports which summarize the
status of implementation of programs.
Through implementation of the diversion programs listed in Appendix A Marin
has found much success in reaching and surpassing the States mandated goals.
In reporting year 2000 Marin County diverted 71 percent of its waste and
according to the California Integrated Waste Management Board Marin reached
the highest countywide waste diversion rate in the state. To achieve this high
diversion rate, Marin has tailored their waste handling infrastructure to include
curbside recycling, material recovery facilities and composting operations that
are supported by comprehensive waste prevention and public education efforts.
Another sign of Marin's success in program implementation is the CIWMB's
awarding Marin their 2001 "Trash Cutter Award". In the award of the Trash
Cutter Award Marin was recognized for high recycling results and efficient cost-
effective program implementation through Marin's public/private partnership
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between local government agencies and the haulers and facility operators.
Additionally, the CIWMB has awarded Marin's businesses, including the owners
of its Material Recovery Center, 179 WRAP (Waste Reduction Awards Program)
Awards. In so, recognizing the businesses for their outstanding efforts in waste
reduction.
PERMITTED DISPOSAL CAPACITY
Disposal capacity continues to be provided by Redwood Landfill (SIS # 21-AA-
0001). Redwood Landfill is iocated a few miles north of the City of Novato in
unincorporated Marin County. As reported in Marin's 2000 Annual Report,
estimated remaining disposal capacity of Redwood Landfill to be 39 years.
QUANTIES OF WASTE DISPOSED
Marin has not experienced any significant and/or unplanned changes in
quantities of waste disposed. Since the implementation of the state mandated
disposal reporting system in 1995, the annual quantity of waste generated in
Marin for disposal has decreased twelve percent from a high of 244,561 tons to
214,063 in year 2000. This percentage decrease is virtually identical to the
planned decrease in Marin's CIWMB approved RIWMP.
AVAILABLE MARKETS
Marin is reliant on its franchised haulers and facility operators to secure markets
for the materials collected for recovery. Markets for recovered materials have
been available. Though the market material quantity supply and demand and
resulting market prices often fluctuate, outlets continue to be available. The
exception to this are e-waste markets. As with e-waste itself, available Markets
for e-waste are immature and are currently dependant with overseas markets.
The JPA maintains a list of the most available construction and demolition
material recyclers in and near Marin on the JPA's web site Marinrecycles.org.
Otherwise, all JPA member agencies rely on their franchised haulers and facility
operators to find markets for materials collected.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Minor changes in implementation schedules have occurred but are not
significant. Implementation status and changes are reported Marin's Annual
Reports to the CIWMB. A copy of Marin's PARIS Report from their 2000 Annual
Report is included herein as Appendix A.
OTHER ISSUES
Appropriately, in 2001 the State banned the disposal CRT's in landfills.
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Following the ban on the disposai of CRTs, the State is in the process of
uniformly banning the disposal Consumer Electronic Devices (CEDs). It is
planned for CEDs to be banned from landfilling for businesses in February of
2004 and residents in February of 2006. CEDs span a large variety of everyday
products, such as: computers, cell phones, telephones, answering machines,
radios, stereo equipment, tape players/recorders, video cassette
players/recorders, compact disc players/recorders, DVD players/recorders
calculators and some appliances.
Currently, both CRTs and CEDs are being sold in California without restrictions
and without a recycling infrastructure in place. Local governments have
inadvertently become the responsible parties and are being forced to underwrite
the increasingly costly task of cleaning up the electronics industry's toxic mess
on the backs of the taxpayers.
The State needs to addresses this crisis with 'producer responsibility' approach
by requiring manufacturers of hazardous electronic devices to establish and
implement a collection, processing, recovery, reuse, and recycling system for
their obsolete and hazardous products. Additionally, pressure needs to be
placed on manufacturers to phase down the use of hazardous materials in these
devices.
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CHAPTER 4.0 SUMMARY STATEMENT
:>- The overall framework of the RIWMP is still applicable.
:>- The goals, objectives, policies, funding sources, and responsible
administrative organizational units noted throughout the RIWMP are
substantially accurate.
:>- Nearly all of the selected or aiternative programs have been and are
continuing to be implemented, as well as programs not selected in the
Multi-Jurisdictional SRRE.
:>- Although a .few programs have been revised, overall program
implementation has been discussed in the annual reports and in Marin's
PARIS reports have been kept updated.
:>- Consequently, the Marin JPA feels that the most effective allocation of
available resources at this time is to continue to utilize the existing
RIWMP as a planning tool augmented by the annual reports.
, For these reasons, the Marin JPA does not feel that revision of its RIWMP
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is warranted or desirable at this time.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
BUSINESS MEETING 0
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007, 12:00 PM
PALACE HOTEL
2 NEW MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA & MINUTES
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
REPRESENTING CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
As S 0 C] A T ION OF BAY AREA COVERNMENTS 0
Hepreseniinq (ity and (ollnty (lovemmenb of the Sail ~-rdrll")(() brl'/ Area ABAG
A G E N D A
GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, April 19, 2007, 12:00 PM
Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, California 94105
STATUS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY MINUTES - April 20, 2006, General Assembly' Action
5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
6. PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET AND WORK PLAN - Fiscal Year 2007-2008' Action
Including Member Dues
7. PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGE' Action
Article VII, Section A(7) re Per diem
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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SUMMARY MINUTES
ABAG General Assembly
Business Meeting, April 20, 2006
Moscone Center
San Francisco, CA
1. CAll TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Dave Cortese at 12:05 p.m.
2. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
President Cortese asked whether a quorum of voting delegates was present, Legal
Counsel Kenneth May confirmed quorum with seven county delegates and 51 city
delegates present,
County Deleaates and Alternates Present Jurisdiction
Supervisor Susan Adams County of Marin
Supervisor John Gioia County of Contra Costa
Supervisor Scott Haggerty County of Alameda
Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson County of San Mateo
Supervisor Mark Kerns County of Sonoma
Supervisor Mark Luce County of Napa
Supervisor John Vazquez County of Solano
Citv/Town Deleaates and Alternates Present Jurisdiction
Mayor Janet Abelson City of Ei Cerrito
Mayor Paul Albritton City of Sausalito
Mayor Pro Tem Maria Alegria City of Pinole
Mayor Irma Anderson City of Richmond
Councilmember Ana Apodaca City of Newark
Councilmember Newell Arnerich Town of Danville
Councilmember Ruth Atkin City of Emeryville
Mayor Len Augustine City of Va cavil Ie
CouncilmemberTom Bartee City of Vallejo
Counciimember John Barton City of Palo Alto
Councilmember Larry Chu City of Larkspur
Mayor Pro Tem Stanley Cohen City of Sonoma
Councilmember Dave Cortese City of San Jose
Mayor Carole Dillon-Knutson City of Novato
Mayor Trevor Evans-Young City of Hercules
Councilmember John Fannon City of Hilisborough
Mayor Pro Tern Kelly Fergusson City of Menlo Park
Mayor Helen Fisicaro Town of Calma
Vice Mayor Daniel Furtado City of Campbell
Vice Mayor Jack Gingles City of Calistoga
Councilmember Pedro Gonzalez City of South San Francisco
Councilmember Robert Good City of Albany
Councilmember John Hanecak City of Pleasant Hill
Councilmember Olden Henson City of Hayward
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Council member Kasie Hildenbrand City of Dublin
Councilmember Nadia Hoiober City of Millbrae
Councilmember Carol Klatt City of Daly City
Mayor Linda Koelling City of Foster City
Councilmember Patrick Kwok City of Cupertino
Councilmember Jake Mackenzie City of Rohnert Park
Councilmember Shawn Marshall City of Mill Valiey
Councilmember Nancy McEnroe City of Piedmont
Vice Mayor Janet Orchard City of Cotati
Mayor Pro Tem Warin Parker Town of Windsor
Mayor Barbara Pierce City of Redwood City
Mayor Harry Price City of Fairfield
Councilmember Jean Quan City of Oakland
Council member Gwen Regalia City of Walnut Creek
Councilmember Sepi Richardson City of Brisbane
Council member Tony Santos City of San Leandro
Councilmember John Sawyer City of Santa Rosa
Vice Mayor Alan Schwartzman City of Benicla
Councilmember William Shinn City of Concord
Counciimember Anthony Spltaleri City of Sunnyvale
Mayor Jili Techel City of Napa
Councilmember Jerry Thorne City of Pleasanton
Vice Mayor Gilbert Vega City of Dixon
Vice Mayor Bill Walcutt City of Clayton
Councllmember Mike Wasserman City of Los Gatos
Mayor H. Abram Wilson City of San Ramon
Councilmember Gordon Wozonlk <;::ity of Berkeley
County Deleaates Absent Jurisdiction
Supervisor Pete McHugh County of Santa Clara
Vacant County of San Francisco
Citv/Town Deleaate~:. Jurisdiction
Councilmember Irene O'Connell City of San Bruno
Intergovernmental Affairs Director Amiee Albertson City of San Francisco
Mayor James Berg City of Belvedere
Councilmember Rochelle Bird Town of Moraga
Vice Mayor Larry Bra9man Town of Fairfax
Mayor Mark Brodsky City of Monte Sereno
Mayor Tom Byrnes Town of Ross
Mayor Todd Carlson Town of Yountvilie
Councilmember David Cassas City of Los Altos
Councilmember Cindy Coffey City of American Canyon
Councilmember Russ Cohen City of Burlingame
Council member Paul Correa City of Gilroy
Major Jose Esteves City of Milpitas
Vice Mayor Carol Federight City of Lafayette
Councilmember Manual Fernandez City of Union City
Mayor Donald Freitas City of Antioch
Mayor Pre Tem Steve Glazer City of Orinda
Councilmember Matt Grocott City of San Carlos
Councilmember Carole Groom City of San Mateo
Mayor Sarah Glade Gurney City of Sebastopol
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Councilmember Barbara Heller City of San Rafael
Councilmember James Janz Town of Atherton
Mayor Beverly Johnson City of Alameda
Mayor Marshall Kamena City of Livermore
Mayor Michael Kee City of Pittsburgh
Mayor Dennis Kennedy City of Morgan Hill
Vice Mayor Michaei Lappert Town of Corte Madera
Mayor Patricia Mahan City of Santa Clara
Mayor Phillip Mathewson City of Belmont
Counciimember Paul Morris City of San Pablo
Councilmember Tom Means City of Mountain View
Councilmember Anu Natarajan City of Fremont
Vice Mayor Gary Plass City of Healdsburg
Councilmember Carol Rios City of Oakley
Cout:lcllmembetPaul Smith TGlwn,ofTiburon'
Mayor James Spering City of Suisun City
Mayor Brian Swisher City of Brentwood
Counciimember David Tanner Town of Woodside
Mayor Steve Toben Town of Portoia Valley
Councilmember Pam Torliatt City of Petaluma
Vacant City of St. Helena
Vacant City of Half Moon Bay
Councilmember Jim Vreeland City of Pacifica
Councllmember Bill Wainwright City of Martinez
Mayor Pro Tem Dean Washawsky Town of Los Aitos Hills
Vice Mayor Gus Wolter City of Cloverdale
Mayor Eddie Woodruff City of Rio Vista
Mayor David Woods City of East Palo Alto
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments,
4. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY MINUTES, April 28, 2005, General Assembly'
President Cortese recognized a motion and a second to approve the minutes of the
General Assembly of April 2B, 2005, The motion passed unanimously,
5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Cortese reported on two activities discussed at the recent Administrative
Committee retreat for which members' input will be solicited. The first is the ABAG
strategic planning process, which will be focused on ways to make ABAG more
efficient and self-sufficient. This effort is being chaired by Mayor Jim Spering, City of
Suisun City, Deiegates interested in submitting input on the strategic planning
process are asked to contact Henry Gardner, Executive Director, or Pat Jones,
Assistant Executive Director, who will connect them with those elected officials
working on this effort, The second is an ABAG awards program committee that is
seeking input on criteria for awards to be presented annually, The awards
committee is chaired by Vice President Rose Jacobs Gibson, San Mateo County
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Supervisor, and Councilmember Steve Rabinowitsh, City of Santa Rosa. Those
members who wish to provide input are asked to contact staff.
6. PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGEIAND WORK PLAN - Fiscal Year 2005-2006'
President Cortese recognized Executive Director Henry Gardner who presented a
brief summary of the Annual Budget and Work Program for fiscal year 2006-2007, He
noted that for the first time in three years the budget inciudes a member dues
increase of a weighted average of 6% and that member dues represent seven
percent of the total budget, Most of ABAG's revenue Is derived from grants and
contracts for which the association must compete.
President Cortese recognized a motion and a second to approve the budget and
work program.
Council member Paul Albritton, City of Sa usa lito, asked whether members had
received copies of the budget and work program before the business meeting. Bya
show of hands members indicated that they had received the document,
President Cortese called for the vote on the motion. The county vote on the motion
was seven ayes, zero nays, and the motion passed unanimously. The city vote on the
motion was 47 ayes, four nays, and the motion passed.
7. PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGE'
President Cortese stated that the Executive Board adopted a resolution to amend
the bylaws as included in the agenda packet. He called on Executive Director
Gardner to provide background. Gardner commented that both the Executive
Board and the Administrative Committee approved the resolution to support a
change In the association bylaw that would allow a Member city or town to
designate the city or town manager to represent the Member city or town at the
business meeting and to vote in the event that both the General Assembiy delegate
and alternate are not available, and a Member county to designate their county
administrator to represent the Member county at the business meeting and to vote in
the event that both the General Assembly delegate and alternate are not availabie.
President Cortese recognized a motion and a second to approve the proposed
bylaw change.
Mayor H, Abram Wilson, City of San Ramon, stated his opposition to the proposed
bylaw change in principle because to delegate the right as elected officials
diminishes the position. He also stated that it would be in members' best interest to
make sure elected officials attend these meetings and participate, and any
deviation from this does a disservice to our residents and to ABAG. President Cortese
commented that the Executive Board discussed the proposed resolution thoroughly,
including the issue raised, and that staff would use the proposed bylaw change as a
last resort to achieve a quorum to conduct business.
Councilmember Dan Furtado, City of Campbell, asked whether the term "member"
with lowercase "m" referred to an individual person who Is a member of the
respective body, and the term "Member" (uppercase M) to an entity that is either a
city or county. Kenneth May, ABAG Legal Counsel, repiied affirmatively,
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President Cortese called for the vote. The county vote on the motion was seven
ayes, zero nays, and the motion passed unanimously, The city vote on the motion
was 41 ayes, 10 nays, and the motion passed,
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS'
President Cortese thanked the delegates for attending the business meeting, and, in
particular, Immediate Past President Scott Haggerty, County of Alameda Supervisor,
who was present despite having his arm in a sling as result of a painful injury.
There were no other announcements.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at about 12:20 PM,
J~r!~reasurer
. Indicates attachments,
Aii ABAG Executive Board meetings ore recorded, To arrange for review of these topes,
please contact Fred Castro, Clerk of the Board, at (510) 464-7973 or
FredC@abao.ca.aov.
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ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS ...
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Representing City and County Governments of the San Francisco Bay Area ABAG
M E M 0
Date: February 27, 2007
To: General Assembly
From: Henry L G",",e' n ifl.---
Executive Director '
Subject: Per Diem
The current per diem of $100 per meeting was approved by the General
Assembly on December 9, 1994. After careful review and discussion, the
Finance and Personnel Committee recommended to the Executive Board that
an adjustment to the agency's per diem policy be made. The Executive Board
at its January 18th meeting voted to recommend increasing the per diem to
$150 for each qualified meeting attended. This change represents an annual
increase of about 3.7% over the past 12 years. This increase is justified due
to the increase in gasoline and auto maintenance costs over the past decade.
Total impact on the agency's budget will be minor. If approved, this
recommendation would cause the FY 07-08 budget line item to increase by
about $30,000 from $60,000 for a total of $90,000.
Recommendation
The Executive Board and Finance and Personnel Committee recommend and
staff supports increasing the per diem as stated in Article VII, Section A(7) of
the ABAG Bylaws from $100 to $150.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 03-07
Resolution No. 04-07
Item 7 I
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Mailing Address' PO Box 2050 Oakland, California 946042050 (510)464-7900 Fax: (510) 464-7985 info@abag.ca.gov @
Location' Joseph p, Bart Merro(enter 101 Eighth Street Oakland, California 94607-4756
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ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 03-07
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADOPT AN
AMENDMENT TO ABAG'S BYLAWS
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is a ]omt
powers agency formed pursuant to the Joint Powers Act, California Government
Code !l!l 6500, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the duly adopted Bylaws of ABAG sets the per diem for each
qualified meeting at One Hundred Dollars ($100); and
WHEREAS, the amount of the per diem was set in 1994 and the costs of
attending meetings, including fuel and other automotive costs and expenses have
risen significantly in the intervening period;
AND, WHEREAS, the Finance and Personnel Committee and staff
recommend the per diem be increased to One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) for each
qualified meeting to cover increased costs.
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ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 03-07
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Executive Board of the
Association of Bay Area Governments hereby recommends to the General Assembly
that the attached Bylaw amendment increasing the per diem to One hundred and
Fifty Dollars ($150) for each qualified meeting be adopted and made effective
immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing adopted by the Executive Board t
Certification of Executive Board Approval
I, the undersigned, the appointed and qualified Secretary"Treasurer of the
Association of Bay Area Governments (Association), do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the Association at a
duly called meeting held on the 18th day of January, 2007.
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H ryL. ardner
Secretary'Treasurer
Approved as To Legal Form
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ATTACHMENT
Article VII
A.
(7) Per Diem. Each voting member of the Executive Board, or of a standing and/or joint
committee, and where expressly designated by the Executive Board, individuals participating in
special committees, task forces or other meetings, shall receive a per diem of UOO $150 for each
meeting attended. The per diem shall be paid for a maximum of forty-eight (48) meetings per
year. Per diem may also be received by a Board or committee member representing the
Association before an agency or body of the State or Federal government.
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
RESOLUTION 04-07
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO ABAG'S
BYLAWS
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABA G) is a joint powers agency formed pursuant to the
Joint Powers Act, California Government Code SS 6500, et
seg.; and
WHEREAS, the duly adopted Bylaws of ABAG sets the
per diem for each qualified meeting at One Hundred Dollars
($100); and
WHEREAS, the amount of the per diem was set in 1994
and the costs of attending meetings, including fuel and other
automotive costs and expenses have risen significantly in the
intervening period;
AND, WHEREAS, the Finance and Personnel
Committee and ABAG Executive Board recommend the per
diem be increased to One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) for
each qualified meeting to cover increased costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the
General Assembly of the Association of Bay Area
Governments hereby adopts the attached Bylaw amendment
increasing the per diem to One hundred and Fifty Dollars
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
RESOLUTION 04-07
($150) for each qualified meeting and is made effective
immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing adopted by the General Assembly this 19th day
of April, 2007.
David Cortese
President
Certification of Executive Board Approval
I, the undersigned, the appointed and qualified Secretary.
Treasurer of the Association of Bay Area Governments
(Association), do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was adopted by the General Assembly of the Association at a
duly called meeting held on the 19th day of April, 2007.
Henry L. Gardner
Secretary-Treasurer
Approved as To Legal Form
Kenneth K. Moy
Legal Counsel
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ATTACHMENT
ARTICLE VII
A.
(7) Per Diem. Each voting member of the Executive Board,
or of a standing and/or joint committee, and where
expressly designated by the Executive Board,
individuals participating in special committees, task
forces or other meetings, shall receive a per diem of
$100 $150 for each meeting attended. The per diem
shall be paid for a maximum of forty-eight (48) meetings
per year. Per diem may also be received by a Board or
committee member representing the Association before
an agency or body of the State or Federal Government.