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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2016-05-13TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST May 9-13, 2016 TIBURON Correspondence, Notices and other Information 1. Memo - Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP) 2. Email - Invitation to a tribute celebration: Joan & Hillary Don - June 30 3. Letter - Comcast: Information regarding price changes, July 1 Agenda, Minutes 1. Cancellation - May 17 - Parks, Open Space & Trails regular meeting 2. Agenda - May 19 - Tiburon design Review Board REGIONAL, NOTICES AND AGENDA Correspondence, Notices and other Information 1. Open House Calendar - Metropolitan Transportation Commission 2. Newsletter - The Re -Source (Marin Clean Energy) 3. Postcard - "Save the Date" Association of Bay Area Governments general assembly Agenda, Minutes 1. Agenda - May 12 - Sanitary District 5 2. Agenda - May 16 - Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency C_1IGEN The Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP) is a partnership of all eleven cities and towns in Marin County, plus the County of Marin, the Transportation Authority of Marin, Marin Clean Energy, and the Marin Municipal Water District. MCEP representatives are staff members of their respective jurisdictions and agencies, and Tiburon's current representative is Associate Planner, Kyra O'Malley. MCEP members have been working together since2007 to track greenhouse gas emissions and implement member jurisdictions' climate action plans. This year, MCEP has partnered with Resilient Neighborhoods to implement public outreach objectives of the climate action plans. Resilient Neighborhoods is enrolling EcoTeams of 5 to 7 households, with a goal to form at least one EcoTeam in each jurisdiction. EcoTeam members calculate their carbon footprints at the beginning of the program and then choose from a menu of actions to reduce household CO2 emissions by approximately 5,000 pounds per household. The teams meet five times over several weeks to learn about strategies and resources available to improve home energy efficiency, shift to renewable energy, reduce transportation emissions, conserve water, and reduce waste. Diane Crane Iacopi DIGEST'/C��, From: Debbie Mazzolini <dmazzolini@beltiblibrary.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 3:19 PM To: Diane Crane Iacopi Subject: Party for Joan and Hillary Don Diane, Please let the Tiburon staff and Council and Community Foundation, etc,. know about the party for Joan and Hillary. Thanks. Debbie To All, Some of you may already know that Joan and Hillary Don are moving to the Palm Springs, CA, area in early August. They have been so involved in the communities over the years that it's hard to imagine them in another location. Joan has been the Chair of the Library's Art Committee for many years, served on the Foundation as Chair for six years, and on the Library Agency. Hillary has written books about the history of Belvedere and Tiburon for the Landmarks Society and has also written for the Ark for years. And that's just the beginning of a long list of their contributions. They've lived in Belvedere for nearly 30 years. A party to celebrate their contributions and to send them off to their new home in grand style is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. You are all invited to attend. -�-" C�, ifl(V4 64.4 //f) Deborah Mazzolini, Library Director Belvedere Tiburon Library Tiburon, CA 94920 http://beltiblibrarv.ora 415.789.2656 1 COMCAST May 5, 2016 RECEIVED MAY 1 0 2016 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Ms.Heidi Bigall Director of Admin Services Town of Tiburon 1155 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA. 94920 DIGEST" C -3 Califomia Region 3055 Comcast Place Livermore, CA 94551-9559 SUBJECT: Important Information Regarding Price Changes. July 1.2016 Dear Ms.Heidi Bigall Director of Admin Services: At Comcast, we are committed to constantly improving our customers' entertainment and communications experience and we continue to invest in making their services even better. As we make these and other investments, we periodically need to adjust prices due to increases we incur in programming and other business costs. Starting July I, 2016, new prices will apply to select services and installation as reflected in the enclosed notice. We promise to continue to provide our customers with a consistently superior experience, including 24/7 customer service, two-hour appointment windows and on-time arrival—or we'll credit the customer $20 or provide a free premium channel for three months. We back up our services with the Comcast Customer Guarantee (visit www.comcast.com/guarantee for details). We know you may have questions about these changes. If I can be of any further assistance, please contact me at (925) 424-0207 or Mitzi Givens-Russell@cable.comcast.com. 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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Tollini, Vice Chair Kricensky, Boardmembers Chong, Cousins and Emberson ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Design Review Board on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Design Review Board 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 Design Review Board agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Any communications regarding an item not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record for that item. STAFF BRIEFING (if any) CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 2225 VISTAZO EAST STREET: File No. DR2015145; Shor Capital, LLC, Owner; Adoption of resolution denying Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a new single-family dwelling. Assessor's Parcel No. 059-091-55. [DW] OLD BUSINESS 2. 2 AUDREY COURT: File Nos. DR2015139/VAR2015021/FAE2015013; Arvand Sabetian, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling and secondary dwelling unit, with a Variance for excess lot coverage and a Floor Area Exception. The applicant proposes to add 1,649 square feet of additions to an existing single-family dwelling and secondary dwelling unit for a total of 5,279 square feet, which is 1,421 square feet greater than the 3,858 square foot floor area ratio for this lot. The project would result in 3,835.5 square feet (20.6%) of lot coverage, which is greater than the 15.0% maximum lot coverage permitted in the RO-2 zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 058-231-10 [DW] CONTINUED TO 6/2/16 NEW BUSINESS 3. 65 REED RANCH ROAD: File No. DR2016009; Andrea Hong and James Parsons, Owners; Dan Mihalovich and Judy Stern, Appellants; Appeal of a Site Plan and Architecture Review conditional approval for construction of a new fence for an existing single-family dwelling. Assessor's Parcel No. 038-301-35. [KO] CONTINUED TO 6/2/16 Design Review Board Agenda May 19, 2016 Page 1 4. 686 HILARY DRIVE: File Nos. DR20160028/VAR2016008/VAR2016012; Kenneth Weil, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling, with Variances for reduced front setback and excess lot coverage. The applicant proposes to add a 226 square foot addition to an existing single- family dwelling, for a total house size of 2,623 square feet. The addition would extend to within 11 feet, 7 inches of the front property line, which is less than the 15 foot front setback required in the R-1 zone. The project would increase the lot coverage on the site by 226 square feet to a total of 2,623 square feet (34.5%), which is greater than the 30.0 % maximum lot coverage permitted in the R-1 zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 055-182-15. [DW] 5. 173 STEWART DRIVE: File No. DR2016036; Afie Royo, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a new single-family dwelling. The applicant proposes to construct a new two-story, 2,723 square foot house with a 510 square foot garage. Assessor's Parcel No. 055-101-21. [DW] 6. 101 HOWARD DRIVE: File No. DR2016038; Chris and Kenna Norris, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review to legalize as -built construction of a fence for an existing single- family dwelling. Assessor's Parcel No. 039-133-09. [KO] MINUTES 7. Regular Meeting of May 5, 2016 ADJOURNMENT Design Review Board Agenda May 19, 2016 Page 2 DIGEST Diane Crane Iacopi From: Sent: To: Subject: MTC <mtc.updates@service.govdelivery.com> Thursday, May 05, 2016 4:17 PM Diane Crane Iacopi Plan Bay Area 2040 Open House Schedule Announced Itic CirViT METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Join us at a Plan Bay Area open house in your county hosted by ABAG and MTC! Plan Bay Area is a road map to help San Francisco Bay Area cities and counties preserve the character of our diverse communities while addressing the challenges of future population growth. Come learn about the three land use and transportation scenarios developed to inform the update of the region's long-range transportation and housing plan, known as Plan Bay Area 2040. Your voice will contribute to the selection of a preferred scenario, which is slated to be 1 approved by the Association of Bay Area Government's (ABAG) Executive Board and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in September 2016. For more details, visit planbayarea.org, or contact us a info@planbayarea.org and (510) 817-5757. Starting May 23, please call (415) 778-6757. Alameda County Thursday, June 2, 2016 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter Auditorium 101 8th Street Oakland Napa County Thursday, June 9, 2016 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Elks Lodge 2840 Soscol Avenue Napa Santa Clara County Thursday, May 26, 2016 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Tech Museum 201 South Market Street San Jose Thursday, May 26, 2016 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. East Bay Center for the Performing Arts 339 11th Street Richmond Tuesday, June 14, 2016 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hotel Whitcomb 1231 Market Street San Francisco Solano County Monday, June 13, 2016 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Solano County Events Center 601 Texas Street Fairfield Can't attend an open house? Saturday, June 4, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Corte Madera Community Center 498 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera San Mateo County Wednesday, June 1, 2016 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. City of Burlingame Recreation Center, Auditorium 850 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame Sonoma: County Monday, June 13, 2016 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Grand Lobby 50 Mark West Springs Road Santa Rosa Add your voice online at PlanBayArea.org or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Do you need an interpreter or any other assistance to participate? Please call 510.817.5757 or 510.817.5769 for TDD/TTY three days in advance. After May 23, please call 415.778.6757 or 415.778.6769 for TDDITTY. Necesita un interprete u otra asistencia para participar? Por favor llamenos con tres dias de anticipacion al 510.817.5757 o 510.817.5769 para TDD/ TTY. Despues del 23 de mayo, por favor flame al 415.778.6757 o al 415.778.6769 para TDD/TTY. SI(J.517.5757�iCEt( tif11)11/11Y;510.817.5769.5jEj2;E31-.1 . aaf ;415.775.6757 sji R (11)1).r 1. rY1 41;.775.67690 2 An MCE Publication DIGEST fe/C••2-a the 0.E Sour A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY & CONSERVATION I SPRING 2016 DENISE ATHAS, MCE BOARD MEMBER AND MAYOR PRO TEM OF NOVATO Welcome From the Board I am very pleased as a member of MCE's Board of Directors and the Mayor Pro Tem of Novato, to welcome you to the third issue of the RE -Source, MCE's quarterly newsletter. As a Real Estate professional for 27 years, it has been my calling to help people make homes for themselves in our community, so I have come to know that home is all about the interdependent relationships we foster and forge where we live and work. In this issue of the RE -Source, we'll explore some of those local relationships. We'll learn about the innovative renewable energy projects being built right here in our community, and about the local jobs and other benefits these efforts will bring. Novato is excited to see that two of these projects will be coming online soon at the former Cooley Quarry site and at the Buck Institute. You'll read about the grand opening of the Barbara George Learning Center at MCE, where people of all ages and interests can learn about energy and interactively engage with ways to use energy efficiently and sustainably. After you put down this issue, I hope you'll consider paying a visit to the featured Deep Green Champion business, Wild Birds Unlimited. They foster customer engagement with our fine, feathered friends who, I might add, have the best views of the new solar construction. Warm regards, QLCL±kcw MCE is a not-for-profit, community-based electricity provider that gives customers the choice of having 50% to 100% of their electricity supplied from clean, renewable -sources -such as solar; wind, bioenergy, geothermal and hydroelectricity at competitive - rates. By choosing MCE, customers, help support new California and local renewable energy generation. For more information .• u. u. - -•• ■- •-• • ... . . ::. LOCAL ENERGY NEWS Flipping the Switch on Local Solar Projects MCE is excited to announce that two of our solar projects will be coming online to start serving customers in the next few months. That means more of the energy purchased from our customers will be generated from renewable projects located right in our service area. Developing local renewable projects produces several environmental and economic benefits. Keeping renewable energy projects local means the jobs that these projects support are filled by local construction and maintenance workers. Oftentimes, these projects are developed on land that cannot be used for many purposes, such as brownfield sites and parking lots, which creates meaningful environmental improvement in areas that would otherwise not have much utility. jobs supported PHOTOS (LEFT 1.5 MEGAWATTS OF SOLAR AT NOVATO COOLEY QUARRY The former Cooley Quarry site in Novato is one of the few places where you can catch a glimpse of cows grazing alongside a ground mounted solar farm. With the help of Danlin Solar and REP Energy — both based in San Rafael — as well as the Novato Cooley Quarry, MCE will be flipping the switch on this new community solar farm this summer. The project was developed under MCE's Feed -In Tariff, a standard offer contract for local renewable projects. Enough energy will be generated at the 11.5 acre site to power between 500 and 600 homes per year. Electricity from the Cooley Quarry solar project will be purchased by customers of our new Local Sol energy service, which guarantees locally - produced, 100% solar energy at a fixed rate for 20 years. With half of our Founding INTERESTED IN CHOOSING 100% COMMUNITY SOLAR FROM NOVATO'S COOLEY QUARRY FOR YOUR ENERGY NEEDS? MCE's local solar projects mean that anyone in our service area — whether they are a resident or business owner, homeowner or renter — can switch their monthly electricity service to 100% locally - produced solar energy. We call it Local Sol. The energy for Local Sol is produced at the Cooley Quarry in Novato, allowing anyone in our service area to harness the power of the sun by simply enrolling their electricity account (you aren't required to install solar panels on your roof!). To take advantage of local solar energy, secure one of the 200 Founding Customers spots (less than 100 were remaining at time of press) at: mceCleanEnergy.org/100-local-solar or contact us at: info@mceCleanEnergy.org or 1 (888) 632-3674. HT): Novato Cooley Quarry aerial view; cows grazing at the Cooley Quarry; Buck Institute solar shade structure; Richmond Solar One rendering; Richmond Solar One Customer spots already claimed, it's clear that our members are as thrilled to have the choice of 100% local solar energy as we are! 1 MEGAWATT SOLAR COVERED PARKING STRUCTURE AT THE BUCK INSTITUTE The Buck Institute in Novato now houses a new solar carport shade structure! The Institute is the nation's first independent research facility focused solely on understanding the connection between aging and chronic disease. The solar project is expected to come online in April 2016 and will provide enough power for up to 300 homes per year. Construction on the project supported 25 jobs, which were provided by Cupertino Electric, an IBEW 1245 Signatory contractor. Celebrate this local solar project with us at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 12t". Details about this event can be found at: mceCleanEnergy.org/meeting/Buck. NEXT UP ... THE SECOND LARGEST SOLAR PROJECT IN THE BAY AREA! We have also recently begun work on what will be the first MCE-owned renewable project, MCE Solar One. This 10.5 MW ground mounted solar farm in Richmond will be the largest publicly owned solar project in the Bay Area. The 49 -acre project constructed on a Chevron Richmond Refinery brownfield site will support 341 jobs and will generate enough power for 3,400 homes A Mega .*. What? Watts measure the rate that electricity is being used at a specific moment. For example, when a 15 -watt LED light bulb is turned on, it draws 15 watts of electricity at any moment. One megawatt (MW) is equivalent to one million watts. Megawatts are used to measure the output of a power plant. per year. We have partnered with RichmondBUILD to train and hire its skilled graduates as employees for the project. OUR CUSTOMERS ARE GREENING THEIR COMMUNITIES Customers that choose Deep Green as their energy service pay a premium of le per kWh (or approximately $5 per month for the average household) to have 100% of their electricity sourced from renewable wind and solar. In turn, half of this premium is allocated towards the pre -development costs of renewable energy projects located within our member communities, such as MCE Solar One. As more residents and businesses choose to purchase Deep Green 100% renewable energy, more renewable energy projects will be built throughout our member communities. To enroll in Deep Green and contribute to local renewable project development, visit: mceCleanEnergy.org/DG-enroll. MEET THE TEAM Greg Brehm, Director of Power Resources HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE MCE IN THREE WORDS? Pragmatic, non -conformist, and transformational. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? I enjoy working with the amazing and dedicated MCE staff, and seeing the tangible progress we make every day towards achieving our mission. It's very satisfying to look back over the past several years and see the superhighway (no longer a trail) we have all built for transforming the energy "business as usual" sector, and seeing more and more CCAs forming and jumping on the on-ramp. WHO INSPIRES YOU? Besides Dawn, our CEO, and the entire MCE staff ... Bessie Anderson Stanley, who authored a quote defining success that has been mis-attributed to both Robert Louis Stevenson and Ralph Waldo Emerson over the years: "To laugh often and love much, to vvin the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." I see this as a philosophy to live my life by, and what we do at MCE. IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT THREE THINGS WOULD YOU HAVE AND WHY? 1) Something sharp, pointy, and unbreakable — could come in handy for lots of uses, like food, building a shelter or boat, self-defense against anything bigger or hungrier than I. 2) Loads of (recycled) plastic sheeting — for collecting and distilling drinking water, waterproofing my shelter, building an inflatable raft and sail, or maybe a hot tub. 3) My imagination — to come up with anything else I might need. WHAT DOES "GOING GREEN" MEAN TO YOU? See my last response ... but seriously, I think going green means reducing or eliminating the consumption of non-renewable resources and being the best possible steward of the planet we share with every other creature living on it. They were here first and we are only guests, best to not leave the place a mess. WHAT'S YOUR SUPERPOWER? My superpowers are tenacity and the ability to see the 10,000 foot, big picture view. I am a private pilot after all! 1 * GRAND OPENING OF MCE'S BARBARA GEORGE LEARNING CENTER Apr 22 1 San Rafael * STEM FESTIVAL Apr 23 1 Sausalito * LAFAYETTE EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Apr 24 1 Lafayette * BUCK INSTITUTE SOLAR PROJECT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY May 12 1 Novato Visit mceCleanEnergy.org/meetings for details and a full calendar of events. GET INVOLVED School Opportunities at MCE's Learning Center! Teachers and administrators, we invite you to consider MCE's brand new, youth - friendly Barbara George Learning Center as an extension of your classroom (see this issue's Watts Happening article). It's your go to spot fora wealth of information on renewable energy and energy conservation. Consider taking advantage of the educational opportunities at the Learning Center by contacting: learningcenter@mceCleanEnergy.org or (41 S) 464-6033. Information about the Barbara George Learning Center can be found at: mceCleanEnergy.org/learning-center MCE Clean Energy My community. My choice. 1125 Tamalpais Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901 ® printed on recycled paper with soy -based ink Stay in touch: @mceCleanEnergy Sign up for our monthly e -newsletter mceCleanEnergy.org/newsletter-form info@mceCleanEnergy.org 1 (888) 632-3674 ing — western view WATTS HAPPENING: ENERGY EFFICIENCY NEWS Fly Down to the Barbara George Learning Center Our wings are flapping with excitement to announce the grand opening of the Barbara George Learning Center, a family -friendly, interactive space to learn and engage in energy-related activities and exhibits. We invite you to explore the new hands-on displays and learn about how simple energy efficiency improvements can significantly enhance the comfort of your home or business. Aptly named after Barbara George, a beloved and fierce advocate of MCE from the very beginning, this room was inspired by her environmental activism and passion for energy efficiency and renewables. Each year the Learning Center will explore a different theme — ranging from lighting and electric vehicles to sustainable agricultural practices and transportation. The room's inaugural theme is lighting. Exhibits include a solar pathfinder, light bike, daylighting model, and an LED display created by students at the Marin School of Environmental Leadership — an innovative project -based school within Terra Linda High School. To kick it all off, we will be hosting a Dedication and Grand Opening Celebration on Earth Day with outdoor activities, guest speakers, exhibitors, and food trucks. Schools and youth groups that are interested in educational opportunities or tours at the Learning Center (see this issue's Get Involved section) can reach out to us at learningcenter@mceCleanEnergy.org or (415) 464-6033. s earth Dari Grano Opening Celebration! When: Friday, April 22"d from 10 am —.2 pm Where: MCE, 1125 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 RSVP: Register your attendance at earthdaymce.eventbrite.com for a chance:.., to win a gift certificate to a Deep Green - Champion business. For additional celebration details - including a schedule ofguest speakers, exhibitors, activities, and food, please visit: mceCleanEnergy.org/learning-center COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Novato rile. carr ur. NOVATO A1.414!)NIn Believe it or not, summer is zipping just around the corner. So get ready for dripping ice cream cones, sprays of water from lake -soaked dogs, and sandy - 17 paged paperbacks. And be sure to mark your lY calendars for the 33rd annual Novato Festival of Art, Wine and Music on June 11t'' and 12"'! During this festival, the picturesque North Bay town of Novato hosts tens of thousands of people for two days of amazing festivities. This Novato Chamber of Commerce event is a free multi -generational gathering that incorporates all of the best parts of living in Northern California. Featuring a blend of unique handcrafted art, regional and imported wines, award- winning micro brews, Americana and gourmet foods, and first-rate live music from 23 performers on two stages, this Festival is the place to be in June. Produced in collaboration with local volunteers and sponsors, the half -mile street festival stretches along Historic Downtown Novato's Grant Avenue between Redwood Boulevard and 7th Street. Children get the chance to explore rides, arts, and games, meet the heroes of Novato Police and Fire Department, and experience the petting zoo. Games and attractions are not only for children — unique art and displays developed by local vendors and nonprofits showcase the best that Novato and its surrounding countryside has to offer. FESTIVAL ® 1 ,,)f rgfl nurAu, JUNE 11-122016 MEET A DEEP GREEN CHAMPION Wild Birds Unlimited 104 Vintage Way Ste. A7, Novato, CA 94945 Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pm & Sun: 11 am - 5pm wbu.com/marin THE INSPIRATION: You might say that Jack Gedney's journey to co -managing Wild Birds Unlimited started with the birdfeeders his dad had peppered around their backyard. When Jack's parents opened the doors in 2010, Novato's Wild Birds Unlimited became the North Bay's first full service store for wild bird supplies. With a mission to promote the enjoyment of wild birds and help attract them to customers' backyards, Jack and his longtime colleague, Don Kimball, find that their shop draws both seasoned naturalists as well as those new to the birding world. THE COMMUNITY: Oftentimes, Jack sees his customers' bird interests flourish into meaningful connections with nature and even Audubon Society memberships. "People enjoy it. It's an inherently low environmental impact activity and For the last decade its planners have made great strides towards greening the festival, including recycling efforts, water reclamation and greywater systems, and bike valet parking. So get outside, bask in the sunshine, and have some fun along the streets of one of MCE's member communities! it helps people feel one with nature. It's very peaceful, restful and meditative. Birdwatchers visit us regularly. WBU is the only binocular specialty shop in the Bay Area." The joy and deep commitment to birds that their customers feel is truly palpable when you visit the store! THE CHAMPIONS: Recognizing the alignment between WBU's values and the environmental potency of being a Deep Green Champion, Jack affirms, "there is a natural overlap with people who love birds, green business programs, and environmental stewardship." The store has also completed energy efficiency upgrades to reduce their consumption and lower their bills (fittingly, MCE's energy efficiency mascot is an owl!). "We choose to participate in MCE's Deep Green 100% renewable energy service and the Bay Area Green Business Program because we believe that our business practices should reflect and support our mission of promoting appreciation of the natural world." They have claimed one of the 200 spots on the Local Sol founding members waitlist and are anxiously awaiting the launch of the 100% local solar energy service. As Jack attests, "I love the fact that Local Sol will support the solar power generated at the old Cooley Quarry site right here in Novato. It's very important to me." *Do Association of Bay Area Governments to VE THE DATE gCl Discuss Options for ABAG - MTC Merger at this Special General Assembly Ekida 1-9ff ©1t. County of Alameda Administration Building 5th Floor Board Chambers 1221 Oak Street, Oakland 94612 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. Registration and more information available online at: -https://store.abag.ca.gov/authorizenet/ga-spring16-special-meeting.html For information, call 510.464.7900 ask for communications staff SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 5 OF MARIN COUNTY 2001 Paradise Drive Tiburon, California 94920 AGENDA Finance & Fiscal Oversight Committee Special Meeting Thursday, May 12, 2016, 9:00 A.M. I. Roll Call II. Public Comments III. New Business 1. Warrants for April 15th through May 12th, 2016 2. Financial Reports for April, 2016 3. Discuss Upcoming Ca1PERS CERBT Presentation at May Special Board Meeting re: Strategy Change for SD5 4. Review of FY2016-2017 SD5 Proposed Budget 5. Upcoming District Obligations for May - June, 2016 IV. Adjournment This Committee may be attended by Board Members who do not serve on this committee. In the event that a quorum of the entire Board is present, this Committee shall act as a Committee of the Whole. In either case, any item acted upon by the Committee or the Committee of the Whole will require consideration and action by the fit!! Board of Directors as a prerequisite to its legal enactment. Accessible public meetings: Upon request, the District will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternate formats, or disability -related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individual with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Requests are to be submitted in writing to the Administrative/Finance Specialist at Post Office Box 227, Tiburon CA 94920 or rdohrmann@sani5.org at least two days prior to the meeting. T:\Board\Committees\Finance Committee\Agendas12016 5 12 Finance Committee Agenda RD TR.docx AGENDA BELVEDERE TIBURON LIBRARY AGENCY Monday, May 16, 2016 6:15pm Belvedere Tiburon Library 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OPEN FORUM DIGEST AM -2- This Z This is an opportunity for any citizen to briefly address the Board of Trustees on any matter that does not appear on this agenda. Upon being recognized by the Chair, please state your name, address, and limit your oral statement to no more than three minutes. Matters that appear to warrant a more lengthy presentation or Board consideration may be agendized for further discussion at a later meeting. STAFF, BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Chair's report — Fredric Postle, BTLA Chair - (2 minutes) 2. Library Director's report — Deborah Mazzolini, Library Director (10 minutes) 3. Belvedere -Tiburon Library Foundation report (5 minutes) 4. Report on Financial Statements April, 2016 (5 minutes) 5. Committee reports (5 minutes) CONSENT CALENDAR — 2 minutes The purpose of the Consent Calendar is to group items together which generally do not require discussion and which will probably be approved by one motion unless separate action is required on a particular item. Any member of the Agency may request removal of an item for discussion. 6. Approval of minutes of April 18, 2016 7. Approval of warrants dated April, 2016 TRUSTEE CONSIDERATIONS The purpose of Trustee Considerations is to list items for discussion and potential action. 8. Review of Proposed Agency Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 9. Consideration of Trustee Terms as stated in the Agency's Bylaws and the Joint Powers Agreement. 10. Response to Grand Jury regarding Transparency Report Card 11. Consideration of changing Library's check -signing policy: 2 signatures over $5,000 12. Update of Library Internet Policy COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 13. Monthly calendar 14. Schedule of 2016 meeting dates NOTICE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The following accommodations will be provided, upon request, to persons with a disability: agendas and/or agenda packet materials in alternate formats; special assistance needed to attend or participate in this meeting. Please make your request at the office of the Administrative Assistant or by calling (415) 789-2660. Whenever possible, please make your request three days in advance.