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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER — Special Meeting (7 p.m.)
Mayor Tollini called the Council to order at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, for a special
meeting in the Town Hall Conference Rooin, located at 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon
California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Doyle, Fraser Fredericks and Tollini were present. Councilmember O'Donnell
was absent.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9: One potential case
ADJOURNMENT — to regular meeting
CALL TO ORDER — Regular Meeting (7:30 p.m.)
Mayor Tollini called the regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, May 18 , 2016, in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Doyle, Fraser, Fredericks, O'Donnell, Tollini
PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Chanis, Town Attorney Stock,
Director of Community Development Anderson,
Director of Administrative Services Bigall, Chief of
Police Cronin, Town Clerk Crane Iacopi
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION , IF ANY
Mayor Tollini said there was nothing to report from closed session.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Angela McInerney of Round Hill Road said she was working on improving safety for bicyclists
and pedestrians on Round Hill Road. She said an immediate goal was to cut back vegetation to
improve sight lines; another goal was to reduce the speed limit, and have it painted onto the road
after the upcoming slurry seal project. Ms. McInerney asked the Council to consider these
recommendations, on behalf of her and her neighbors. She also said that having a sidewalk
would be the ultimate goal (and perhaps to install "Botts' dots") but she understood that
sidewalks were an expensive undertaking.
PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL ART EDUCATOR AWARD
(Presentation of award by Heritage & Arts Commission Chair Fran Hall)
• Chyah Weitzman, Arts Educator, Saint Hilary School
Chair Hall said the award recognized excellent in the arts and education. She presented a plaque
to Chyah Weitzman of Saint Hilary School and described her achievements. Hall said Chyah
Weiztman had joined the faculty of Saint Hilary's in 1998. She noted that in addition to teaching
art, Ms. Weitzman has spearheaded two global programs — Pencils for Africa, and another, a
quilting project that connected the students to children in orphanages in South America and
India. Ms. Weitzman accepted the award and said her work combined the study of art with
global leadership and education. She thanked her Saint Hilary family for allowing her to
undertake these projects. Mayor Tollini commended Ms. Weitzman for her inspiring work.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Town Council Minutes — Adopt minutes of May 4, 2016 regular meeting (Town Clerk
Crane Iacopi)
2. Town Investment Summary — Accept report for month ending April 2016 (Director of
Administrative Services Bigall)
MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, as written.
Moved: Doyle, seconded by Fredericks
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
ACTION ITEMS
Mayor Tollini asked to take the Farmer's Market Item first.
3. Farmer's Market on Main — Consider approval of Main Street closure for a weekly farmer's
market during the summer and fall months (Office of the Town Manager/ Mayor Tollini)
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Tollini said that the idea of a Farmer's Market had come about during the planning for this year's
Summertime on Main. She said last year's events had improved merchant exposure in the
downtown area. However, when the question arose this year of how to improve the event
overall, she said a different format was proposed, in the form of a farmer's market.
Mayor Tollini said the market would enhance the experience of coming to downtown Tiburon,
and she proposed the idea to the Council.
The Mayor said the farmer's market would be organized and operated by Kelly Smith, who runs
12 other farmer's markets through an organization called Agricultural Community Events
Farmers' Markets (ACEFM). She said the idea was to close Main Street on Thursday afternoons
for 20 weeks, from approximately 1 until 7 p.m. [tentative], beginning June 16. She asked the
Council to authorize the Town to enter into an agreement with ACEFM, as well as authorize the
street closure.
Councilmember O'Donnell raised the question of whether the duration of the market was too
long. He said that Friday Nights on Main had originally been every Friday during the summer
and into Fall. He said that although it proved to be very popular, it had been scaled back to a
four to five monthly events, and was tailored to school calendars and the like. He said that
sometimes "less is more".
Mayor Tollini noted that the Summertime on Main events had taken place every other week. But
she said more continuity was needed for the overall effectiveness of the farmer's market.
Councilmember Fredericks wondered whether a farmer's market would undermine our local
grocery stores which also sell local and organic produce.
Mayor Tollini said the farmer's market would offer a wider array of items and might serve
different people, or serve people who liked to shop in both kinds of venues. Fredericks asked if
the markets had been consulted because it would have been nice to have their feedback. Mayor
Tollini said that we could still do that.
Vice Mayor Fraser said that the idea deserved vetting; that there was lots of energy from the
merchants and it would be a positive experience for the community and visitors. He said the
farmer's market fit within the framework of the ongoing efforts to help define our downtown,
and to bring people downtown to utilize our local businesses.
Mayor Tollini opened the hearing to public cornment.
Steve Sears said he had spoken with the General Manager of Woodlands Market who was all in
favor of the Farmer's Market. Sears said his comments mirrored the comments of the downtown
merchants; that "anything we can do to bring people downtown" would be a good idea.
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Sears said that Ms. Kelly's markets have a good reputation in the community, and he said he
thought 100% of the merchants would be in favor of the proposal. He also said there would be
food trucks, as well, as part of the weekly event.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Tollini closed the matter to public comment.
Councilmember O'Donnell asked about the proposal for vendors on the plaza areas (Fountain
and Ferry Plaza). Mayor Tollini said the purpose was to have vendors and food "upfront" to
bring interest and bring people in.
Councilmember Fredericks said she was happy to hear that our grocery stores had been part of
the conversation because the Council would not want to create competition with local merchants.
She said that citizens had asked for farmer's markets to be considered in the past. But she also
said it was important to keep an eye on possible effects on other local businesses.
Councilmember O'Donnell suggested that Woodlands Market might want to have their own
booth at the farmer's market. He said that he, too, was in favor of making our downtown more
lively. But he acknowledged the realities of shopping — that people buy goods on the internet
now more than ever. He also expressed concern about the viability of a 20 -week program during
the "dog days of summer".
Vice Mayor Fraser said that he, too, had met with Woodlands market representatives — owner
Don Santa, as well as the general manager, when they first came to Tiburon and opened their
store. He said he hoped Steve Sears' meeting tomorrow with the downtown merchants would be
as successful.
Councilmember Doyle said that a farmer's market would have a different kind of variety and not
impact the local markets. He said it would be great to see this take place.
MOTION: To approve the street closure of Main Street for the duration of the Farmer's
Market and to authorize Mayor Tollini to sign the agreement for its operation, as
submitted.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Doyle
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
1. Tiburon Taps Beer Festival — Consideration of a special event permit application to stage
Tiburon Taps festival on Shoreline Park (Town Manager Chanis) — continued from April 20,
2016
Town Manager Chanis noted Councils' request for information about possible alternative
locations for the festival at the last meeting. He said Ranch Director, Cathleen Andreucci, would
provide the report.
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Ms. Andreucci said that since the last Council meeting, she had explored alternate locations for
the festival at Council's request. She said that closing either Main Street or Ark Row would be
problematic, as it would require separating casual pedestrians and shoppers from the festival
attendees. The net result, after installing fencing, and setting up tents and booths, would be 12-
15 feet of usable space on the street on Ark Row, without room for tables and chairs. She said
Mrs. Zelinsky, one of the major downtown properties owners, said Mrs. Zelinsky said she would
not be in favor of having the festival on Ark Row or Main Street because of the loss of parking
on the street and other negative impacts to the local businesses.
Ms. Andreucci offered, instead, to reduce the size of the beer festival along Shoreline Park to
about half of the previously requested area of use. She said instead of stretching from the
turnaround to the Donahue Building, the organizers could use about half of that length by tenting
on both sides of the street. She said the band would also be moved from in front of the closest
residences, and nearer to Main Street. Andreucci said the portable restrooms would be moved
out of the Donahue Parking lot and brought closer in, as well but that they would be delivered
and removed in the same day.
Ms. Andreucci said she had heard the concerns of the residents of Point Tiburon and had
attempted to address them. She said the sidewalk would remain open along Shoreline Park for
use by residents and other visitors. She said she hoped the Council would support this
compromise plan for the festival which was devised to lessen the impact on the surrounding
neighbors.
Director Andreucci added that Blackie's Pasture had also been considered. And even though
there is currently an event scheduled to take place there that day, the location would not bring
people to the downtown area which would be highlighted by the festival, and hopefully create an
impression for visitors who would return. Andreucci said that visitor access to the festival via
ferry was important, as well, and the location adjacent to the ferry was ideal.
The Director also noted that most of The Ranch events state they are "open to the public" while
charging some sort of fee. She said Tiburon Taps was no different. She said the event would
bring 800-1,000 people to Tiburon.
Councilmember O'Donnell asked how much money was made on the event. Ms. Andreucci said
it was The Ranch's largest fundraiser of the year and brought in $13,000. She said this paid for
the utilities at Dairy Knoll, plus scholarships to some of its programs.
Mayor Tollini opened the matter to public comment.
The following people spoke:
1. Hank McWhinney, President of Point Tiburon Bayside homeowners, said the issue of the
contractual agreement between the Town and their homeowners specified the types of uses to
be made of the park; said that after consulting two attorneys, both concluded that the event
would be improper and in violation of the agreement and dedication documents; said that no
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action had been taken by the homeowners at this juncture but that it remained a concern. He
also said the festival had not been invited back to the commercial area of Point Tiburon
because it was not adequately cleaned up; said if it was problematic there, what would
happen at Shoreline Park.
2. EC Grayson, Bayside resident, said we reside in the umbrella of a "sanctuary city" and the
event would attract gangs from San Francisco; said that car shows and fine wine tastings are
okay but beer is different, noting that college fraternities are in danger of being thrown off
campuses because of beer events.
3. Betty Beale, former and current resident, said she loved Tiburon dearly and that a beer
festival did not typify the community; said it was not something to be proud of; said that
residents should come first.
4. Jay Key, 29 -year resident of Point Tiburon, said the neighbors had never objected to other
special events at Shoreline Park such as the Car Show, the Chili Festival, and Town
Anniversary party, among others; and noted the Chili Festival had been held in the parking
lot at Town Hall. He wondered about the park behind Town Hall as a possible location for
the festival. Also noted there were many other non -sponsored events, such as Fleet Week and
the 4th of July fireworks also brought many people to Shoreline Park, but he said a beer
festival goes against the covenant governing use of the area.
5. Steve Sears, resident and business owner, said the festival was being cast in a bad light; said
this was inaccurate based on his experience from the previous two festivals where he said he
had not seen gangs or drugs or out -of -hand behavior. Sears said beer is the "in thing" and
although they had not served tap beer in his restaurant for the past 38 years, they were now
installing it based on demand. He said the festival would draw a sophisticated crowd and
most would come by ferry. Sears said Mrs. Chong (owner of Point Tiburon Plaza) had called
him after last year's event, and he went to inspect the area and found it to be clean. He said
that there was [a lingering] odor of beer and he understood that some people find it
objectionable. He said he didn't think this odor would affect the residents of Point Tiburon,
and wondered whether people might be overthinking a festival that lasted only four hours.
He asked that people give it a chance in the new location, and if it did not work out, to revisit
the matter.
6. Ed Lederer, resident and voter, pointed out that the festival had not been invited back to Point
Tiburon for a reason; also said that relocating it to in front of the Point Tiburon residences
was in violation of the agreement.
7. Jerry Riessen, resident and volunteer at the last two festivals, said he was part of last year's
clean-up crew and could certify that the area had been cleaned up. He did say that some beer
had been spilled on the pavement; he said this should not be an issue in the park. He said that
the previous Council discussion had centered on bringing people downtown; he said this was
a way to do it, and to use mass transit (the ferry system), as well. He said beer was as "elite"
as wine nowadays, and beer festivals were not like fraternity parties.
8. Julie Jacobs, Bayside resident, spoke about appreciating and respecting the beauty of this
area; said the use of the area should be appropriate to this beauty and noted a "bottomless"
beer festival did sound like a fraternity party. She asked the Council to please allow the area
to be used and shared with others who appreciate and respect it, as well.
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Mayor Tollini closed the hearing and opened the discussion to Council deliberation.
In response to a question from the Council, Town Attorney Stock said that Town staff had looked
at the documents mentioned by the speakers and had concluded that the proposed use fit within
the confines of the dedication documents. He said that the final [subdivision] map was what
governed; and that it says we can use Shoreline Park for recreational and other uses. He said the
latter was within the Town's discretion. He said these dedication documents are incorporated
into the Town's [Shoreline Park] policy and staff thinks the policy encompasses the activities
proposed in the permit application.
Attorney Stock also noted that just because an event is fenced and charges an admission fee, did
not mean that it was not a "public" event.
Councilmember O'Donnell asked when the Shoreline Park policy was last revised — before or
after the Town's 50th Anniversary party at Shoreline Park. Attorney Stock said it was revised last
summer, after the aforementioned event. He said the policy incorporates various restrictions on
public use for recreational purposes; he said the Town is guided by this policy.
Councilmember Fredericks asked what type of event would not qualify under the policy, for
instance would a for-profit, non -recreational, and closed to the public event qualify. It was noted
that an entrance fee does not make it a non-public event. The lack of permanent structures and
the temporary duration of the use were also noted.
Town Attorney Stock said the Town's [Shoreline Park] policy restricts uses more so than the
dedication documents.
Vice Mayor Fraser complimented The Ranch for doing a great job in bringing programs and
events to the community. However, he said the Council's has the responsibility to approve or
disapprove a permit under its policy. He said the beer festival had created angst in the
comrnunity; he said he thought Point Tiburon Plaza was a perfect location and the property
owner had been a supporter until last year. He said he had attended the first year but not last year.
He said he still thought Main Street might work, and perhaps expanding it to the Feny and
Fountain Plaza area. But he acknowledged that this would not be ideal.
Vice Mayor Fraser said he had asked one of his colleagues on the Belvedere City Council
whether they would support the festival taking place in the Belvedere Community Park. He said
the response was that it would be a "non-starter" because it's in a residential area. So the Vice
Mayor concluded it was all about the location. He commented that he was not sure the wine
festival would work in Shoreline Park, either.
Councilmember Fredericks agreed with the Vice Mayor's conclusions. She said that independent
of the arguments about legality, she thought the event seemed incompatible with the location.
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Fredericks also expressed distaste for "branding" Tiburon as a place for alcohol festivals. She
said this is the Town's stellar park, with views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge,
with a large, accessible area. So she said her reservation centered around location, and a desire
for our "brand" to be other than alcohol-related events. Fredericks said she understood that
alcohol made money but she would like the festival to have a lower profile (and location).
Councilmember O'Donnell commented that this was more of a "craft beer" festival. He said
special attention should be paid to allay the fears regarding how it was run and managed, as well
as clean-up. He said he thought this location would provide the best opportunity for the festival's
success, as well as the success of downtown Tiburon. He said The Ranch had just entered its
first year of being self -funding and that money was an important consideration. He agreed that
The Ranch does wonderful things and events for the community; he also said there were "good
people" on both sides of the issue. He said that moving the logistics 200 yards was not too much
of a burden; he also said that there was no legal issue, in his opinion.
Councilmember Doyle noting that he did not drink, or drink much, said he had been to both the
beer and wine festivals and observed that some people "overused". However, he said that being
part of a community meant not always getting your way. He said that four hours out of 8,600 in a
year did not seem too much to ask, especially noting how much The Ranch does for seniors, kids,
and other members of the community.
Doyle said he would allow The Ranch to stage the festival in his front yard. He jokingly said
perhaps there was another way to raise the same amount of money, e.g. everyone at Point
Tiburon could contribute $100 and not have to stage the festival. On the other hand, he said he
might consider leaving town for the day if it bothered him.
The Councilmember said the Tiburon "brand" was a community that shares itself with people
who appreciate it. He said if the festival could reasonably be held elsewhere, he might still
consider it. But Doyle also noted the compromises made by The Ranch to cut the usage area way
back, and he said he would support the event going forward.
Mayor Tollini also said she heard the concerns of the neighbors who had a truly beautiful "front
yard". She said that part of having such a beautiful front yard is that people want to congregate
there. She said the Town had met with the Bayside neighbors in formulating its Shoreline Park
Policy and had set parameters on use based on these meetings. She said the beer festival fits
within these parameters, and would have the added benefit of doing good things for the
community by bringing people downtown. In her mind, Tollini said that four hours of
inconvenience is outweighed by the benefit to the community overall.
Councilmember Fredericks said she would not vote against the event, but rather, the location.
Councilmember O'Donnell said that the Town should be vigilant but see how it works out this
year.
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Councilmember Doyle said that all the Town's events are vetted and we feel responsible for
them.
Vice Mayor Fraser said he agreed with Councilmember Fredericks' continents about location.
He also said that the Council had discussed the possibility of reducing the hours of the event.
Councilmember Doyle said he was oaky with this suggestion, while Councilmember O'Donnell
thought it better to let the organizers (Director) run the event the way they it had been projected,
that is, from 1 until 5 p.m. He said they should make sure it's run properly, respectfully, and
cleaned up afterwards.
Vice Mayor Fraser suggested that they try three hours versus four, on a trial basis.
MOTION: To approve the permit for Tiburon Taps, as amended and presented by Director
Andreucci in her report.
Vice Mayor Fraser asked to amend the motion to reduce the hours of operation from four to three
hours (either 1 — 4 p.m. or 2 — 5 p.m.).
Moved, as amended: O'Donnell, seconded by Doyle
Vote: AYES: Doyle, O'Donnell, Tollini
NAYES: Fraser, Fredericks
2. Town Refuse Contract Extension — Discussion of Mill Valley Refuse Service contract
renewal terms; provide direction to staff (Director of Administrative Services Bigall)
In her report, Director of Administrative Services Bigall said that an extension of the Town's
contract with Mill Valley Refuse Service (MVRS) would occur automatically under the terms of
the franchise agreement, unless Council took action to cancel it by June 30, 2016.
Director Bigall said the Town has had an exclusive franchise agreement for solid waste
collection with Mill Valley Refuse Service (MVRS) since 1965. She said the current franchise
agreement was approved by Council in 2011 (with an effective date of July 1, 2011). She said
the initial term of the agreement was for 10 years, with two optional five-year extension periods.
She said these two extensions will occur automatically, unless the Town Council chooses not to
extend the agreement.
Bigall said if the Council determines it does not wish to exercise its option for the first five-year
extension period it must provide written notice to MVRS by June 30, 2016. This would result in
the agreement terminating on June 30, 2021. Should the Council determine it does wish to
exercise its option for first five year extension period, Bigall said it will have an opportunity to
consider the second five-year extension by June 30, 2021.
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Director Bigall said the Town has enjoyed a good relationship with MVRS, with the latter
providing competitive rates and a willingness to adapt to the Town's evolving needs and resident
preferences. She said MVRS is responsive to requests of individual citizens and Town staff
relating to all aspects of its refuse collection services. She said the current agreement is the result
of significant hours of staff, contract attorney, and Council time to negotiate. Other than
concerns with annual rate increase requests, she said the agreement appears to be working well in
providing this vital service to Town residents and businesses.
Bigall said the purpose of bringing the item to the Council is to provide the Council with an
opportunity to exercise its rights under the agreement in a timely manner should it have
significant concerns with any portion of the current agreement with MVRS.
She said no formal action is required if the Council is satisfied with the current agreement and
wishes to allow the first five-year extension period to proceed; however, she said Council may
choose to acknowledge this decision through a motion.
Finally, Bigall said that if the Council determines it does not wish the first five-year extension
period to proceed, it should direct staff to deliver a Notice of Non -Extension as required by the
agreement.
Vice Mayor Fraser asked if the contract would be voided as of the "drop dead" date.
Town Attorney Stock said it would be terminated at the end of five years, if the non -extension
notice was delivered. He said the Council would not be able to re-enter an agreement on new
terms if that action was taken; rather, it would have to go out to bid on new service.
Fraser asked whether the notice period might be changed to three years, or the like. Town
Attorney Stock said the Town did not have unilateral ability to change the terms of the contract.
Councilmember Fredericks said her understanding of "evergreen contracts" was they were
necessary so that businesses could have long-term guarantees in order to not put the viability of
the business at risk. Director Bigall concurred with this understanding.
Jim Iavarone, MVRS principal, said this was true. He said, for instance, that the company had
just purchased new trucks and would like 10 years to amortize the cost. However, he also said
that alone was not a reason to keep a contract intact; rather, he said the reason is what had been
previously stated; that MVRS provides good service to the Town's residents and is responsive to
their changing needs. He said there seemed to be a level of satisfaction with the contract as
evidenced by the lack of public speaking in favor of termination. He said that if there is
something that is not working, he would be willing to talk with the Town about it at any time,
without having the company's "feet held to the fire".
Mayor Tollini opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Tollini closed the
public hearing.
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Councilmember Doyle responded to Mr. Iavarone's comments by saying there is simply a
"feeling" sometimes of "nickel and diming" of services. He used the example of Marin
Municipal Water District raising its rates even though its ratepayers had cut back on water usage.
He said it seems, sometimes, that rates continue to go up, while services go down. But Doyle
agreed that MVRS provides great service; he said the challenge is rates and how to manage them.
He suggested an improvement might be to better explain to the ratepayers what they are paying
for.
Councilmember O'Donnell said the nature of the problem with evergreen contracts was that they
lead to a monopoly provider, and that this leads to a "cost plus" mentality when it comes to
setting rates. As a businessman, O'Donnell agreed that costs such as health care, fuel, and the
like, do go up, which can drive rate increases. He said if there were five or six providers out
there for garbage service, it would be different.
O'Donnell said the fiduciary responsibility of the Council is to the taxpayer and the ratepayer.
He noted there were not a lot of options for providers in Southern Marin. He said MVRS
provides great service and it would be destructive to residents to lose this service. So, he said the
process was to find a balance.
Councilmember O'Donnell said he helped write the current agreement, along with former
Councilmember Collins. He said he was satisfied with the contract extension based on the
excellent service provided by MVRS, as well as extra benefits in the contract, such as porta
potties and dumpsters provided free of charge for Town events.
No action was taken by the Council, thereby allowing the extension of the MVRS franchise
agreement, as written.
3. Farmer's Market on Main — Consider approval of Main Street closure for a weekly
farmer's market during the summer and fall months (Office of the Town Manager/ Mayor
Tollini) - Heard first on agenda.
4. Appointments to Boards, Commissions & Committees — Consider appointment to fill
pending vacancy on Belvedere -Tiburon Library Agency Board of Trustees (Town Clerk
Crane Iacopi)
Town Clerk Crane Iacopi gave the report. She said that Tiburon appointee Jeff Foran was
interested in, and eligible for, a second term on the Board. She also said there were no other
applicants.
There were no Council questions or public comments.
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MOTION: To reappoint Jeff Foran to the Library Agency Board for a second term, effective
July 1, 2016.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Doyle
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember O'Donnell reported that Marin Clean Energy had expanded to all the cities and
towns in Napa County, as well as to the City of Lafayette. He said MCE was also poised to
reduce rates to its customers, which had been achieved through cost savings of various types. He
said the rates would not be much cheaper than PG&E, however, due to the PCIA fee [a customer
departure fee it is allowed to assess]. He said MCE is "carrying the torch" to eliminate these
fees. He said the state legislature is also interested in the elimination of the fee.
O'Donnell also reported on a meeting of the Town's budget subcommittee. He said one idea that
had been floated by Town Manager Chanis was to control costs through the use of seasonal hires
in the parks and recreation areas. He said this would be discussed in more detail going forward.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Chanis said that this issue and a full presentation of the Town's FY 2016-17
budget would come to the Council at the June 1 and June 15, 2016 regular meetings.
WEEKLY DIGESTS
• Town Council Weekly Digests — May 6 & 13, 2016
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Tollini
adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
ERIN TOLLINI, MAYOR
ATTEST.
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DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK
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