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Home My WebLink AboutTC Minutes 2016-06-15TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tollini called the regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 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, Town Clerk Crane Iacopi Prior to the regular meeting, beginning at 6:45 p.m., the Council held a special meeting and met in closed session, to discuss the following: SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation., Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: County of Marin vs. Martha Co., Town of Tiburon, and Russell Keil et al; Russell Keil, Jerry Riessen, Maxwell Dreyer, Marilyn Knight, Joanna Kemper and Mark Bewsher vs. County of Marin, Martha Co., and Town of Tiburon; Martha Co. vs. County of Marin — United States District Court, Northern District of California - Case No. C06 0200 SBA ADJOURNMENT — to regular meeting REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY Mayor Tollini said there was no action taken in closed session. Town Council Minutes #12 -2016 June 15, 2016 Page 1 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PRESENTATION • National Alzheimer's Association in support of June 2016 Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month Randy Greenberg, representing the local chapter of the Northern California Alzheimer's Association, emphasized the importance of recognizing this issue. She said that there was no known cure, and no effective treatment. She said that people were living longer with the disease, as well. She said that in a mature community such as Tiburon, many people were affected by this disease. She introduced some other speakers who also spoke about what it is like to live with the disease, and the services available within the County for families affected by it. There speakers included: 1) Chris Welish, a young woman who had been diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer's who said she could not survive without the support of the Alzheimer's Association, and also said she wanted to break the stigma of the disease, and to elevate it from a disease to a cause; 2) Darby Duke, care case nurse with the County of Marin, with first-hand experience, said more money was needed for research; 3) Fran Wilson, Town representative to the Marin Commission on Aging, said the commission supported the Alzheimer's Association financially and in other ways. She thanked the Mayor for placing this matter of importance on the agenda. Mayor Tollini asked to remove Item No. 5 from the Consent Calendar. 5. Alzheimer's Awareness Month — Authorize Mayor's Proclamation in support of June 2016 Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month (Mayor ToIlini) MOTION: To approve the proclamation, as written. Moved: O'Donnell, seconded by Fraser Vote: AYES: Unanimous Mayor Tollini read the proclamation in support of June 2016 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and presented a copy to Ms. Greenberg: Town of Tiburon PROCLAMATION In support of Alzheimer's Association Honoring June 2016 as National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month WHEREAS, today there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, a figure that is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by mid-century if we don't develop a cure or an effective treatment; and Town Council Minutes #12 -2016 June 15, 2016 Page 2 WHEREAS, there are currently more than 588,000 people with Alzheimer's living in the state of California, with 5,600 of these in Marin County, with an additional 16,800 caregivers in Marin County who are looking after a loved one with Alzheimer's; and WHEREAS, the greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is advancing age; and in Marin County persons over 60 comprise 25% of the total population, making Marin County the one of the oldest in the Bay Area. One in nine persons over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's, with that number increasing to one in three for those over 85; and WHEREAS, more than 20% of Tiburon residents are over the age of 65 and that number is projected to grow steadily, putting residents at increasing risk for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias; and WHEREAS, researchers are making progress in developing ways to accurately diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease, and we need to accelerate the pace of that research if we are going to have a disease -altering treatment in the next 15 years; and WHEREAS, the Alzheimer's Association is marking June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and June 20`h as "The Longest Day", a sunrise to sunset event symbolizing the challenging journey shared by those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. NOW, THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED that the Tiburon Town Council hereby proclaims its support of June 2016 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month and urges every resident to take time to visit www.actionalz.org and learn more about Alzheimer's and become part of the effort to combat this disease. s/ Erin Tollin, Mayor, Town of Tiburon CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Town Investment Summary —Adopt report for month ending May 31, 2016 (Director of Administrative Services Bigall) 2. Town Budget — Adopt resolution approving Fiscal Year 2016-17 Tiburon Municipal Budget and appoint ad hoc committee to work with staff to study FY 2016-17 Capital Planning Process (Town Manager Chanis/Director of Administrative Services Bigall) 3. Unfunded Pension Liability — Approve recommendation to remit $200,000 to Ca1PERS towards the Town's Unfunded Pension Liability (Director of Administrative Services Bigall) 4. Gann Limit — Adopt resolution establishing an appropriations limit (Gann Limit) for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (Director of Administrative Services Bigall) 5. Alzheimer's Awareness Month — Authorize Mayor's Proclamation in support of June 2016 Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month (Mayor Tollini) Town Council Minutes #12 -2016 June 15, 2016 Page 3 6. Town Hall Painting — Authorize award of contract for Town Hall exterior painting and current year budget amendment (Department of Public Works) MOTION: To adopt the consent calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, as written. Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Doyle Vote: AYES: Unanimous ACTION ITEMS 1. Formation of Reassessment District — Adopt resolution directing commencement of proceedings for formation of a reassessment district including properties located within the Lyford Cove Utility Undergrounding Assessment District, the Lyford Cove Utility Undergrounding Supplemental Assessment District, the Stewart Drive Undergrounding Assessment District, the Main Street Assessment District, the Del Mar Valley Utility Undergrounding Assessment District and the Del Mar Valley 2010 Supplemental Utility Undergrounding Assessment District, and further designate NBS Government Finance Group as the reassessment engineer for the reassessment district (Town Attorney Stock) Town Manager Chanis said the item relates to prior Council actions (the formation of a Parking Authority establishing the Tiburon Public Financing Authority and joint powers agreement with the Town). He said the next step in the process is to commence proceedings to form a reassessment district for the refinancing of bonds. Chanis said that while most costs related to this are calculated on a contingency basis, some are were not. For example, the Town Manager said the contract for the reassessment engineer, NBS, in the amount of $44,000, is not included in the costs that could be recouped by the Town. He said that if for some reason the refinancing program is not completed as expected, the Town will have to pay this cost. If the refinancing program is completed, Chanis said all costs of the Town and the Financing Authority will be paid for with refunding revenue bond proceeds or from a portion of the annual reassessments on property owners. He noted that the refinancing is expected to result in lower annual costs to property owners in the districts. Chanis recommended adoption of the resolution directing commencement of the proceedings, which includes the appointment of bond counsel, the assessment engineer, and bond underwriter. He said the Tiburon Finance Authority would also consider adoption of a similar resolution. Councilmember O'Donnell asked what the timeline — or projected finish line — was for these proceedings. For instance, would the homeowners in the affected districts see a reduction on their next property tax bill. Town Manager Chanis said the process should culminate in September. Bond underwriter Mark Pressman said that the next steps were for bond counsel to prepare the documents and return to Council in July for approval. Then, the underwriter would begin to market the bonds, with a projected new issue at the end of August. He said the current bonds are callable on September 1. Town Council Minutes #12 -2016 June 15, 2016 Page 4 Pressman said that following this timeline, he anticipated the property owners would see changes on their March 2017 and September 2017 tax bills. In response to another question from Councilmember O'Donnell concerning how much savings would be realized per district, Mr. Pressman said he would come back with a range at the next Council meeting. He noted that the ranges would differ between districts, based on length of term, different interest rates, and other factors. But he said the property owners would benefit from the three tests of the financing authority being met: a lower payment, not extending the term, and not increasing the lien. Vice Mayor Fraser asked for and received a brief description of the roles and duties of the different consultants whose contracts were being approved. He asked who was representing the Town's interests in the transaction. Town Attorney Stock said he was representing the Town. There was no further Council or public comment. MOTION: To adopt the resolution as written. Moved: O'Donnell, seconded by Fredericks Vote: AYES: Unanimous ADJOURNMENT (7:40 p.m.) ADJOURN TO CONDUCT THE MEETING OF THE TIBURON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY IN TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA TIBURON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY JUNE 15, 2016, 7:40 PM ROLL CALL Chair Tollini noted that all board members were present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. ACTION ITEMS 1. Commencement of Proceedings for the Issuance of Refunding Bonds — Adopt a resolution authorizing commencement of proceedings for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds, the purchase of reassessment bonds, and appointing the law firm of Quint & Thimmig LLP as bond and disclosure counsel, and designate Wulff, Hansen & Co. as the underwriter (Town Attorney Stock) Town Council Minutes #12 -2016 June 15, 2016 Page 5 Chair Tollini waived the staff report and there was no public comment. MOTION: To adopt the resolution as written. Moved: Boardmember Fredericks, seconded by Boardmember Doyle. Vote: AYES: Unanimous ADJOURNMENT RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING — Tiburon Town Council (7:45) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Cypress Hollow Landscape & Lighting District (LLD) — Hold annual protest hearing and consider adoption of resolution to continue the LLD assessment for fiscal year 2016-17 (Department of Public Works) Director of Administrative Services Bigall gave the report. She said the assessment continued to remain unchanged from previous years. She said the current year's costs associated with maintaining the park were itemized in Director Barnes' staff report. She also noted that no written or oral protests had been received to date. Mayor Tollini opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Mayor Tollini closed the public hearing. MOTION: To adopt the resolution continuing the assessment for fiscal year 2016-17. Moved: Doyle, seconded by Fredericks Vote: AYES: Unanimous TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember O'Donnell said that he might be absent from the July 20 regular meeting. He said he had received some correspondence regarding postponing the hearing on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan until people returned from their summer holidays. He asked his colleagues for their opinion on this. Mayor Tollini said that she had discussed this issue with staff. She said there had been several public meetings and many opportunities for the public to speak on the proposed plan. She noted in particular that the Planning Commission had received a lot of public input. She said she hoped this would reflect the community's views and that there was no need to further delay the Council's hearing on the matter. Town Manager Chanis said the decision, of course, was up to the Council but he noted that the July 20 meeting notices had already been sent and the meeting advertised. Town Council Minutes #12 -2016 June 15, 2016 Page 6 TOWN MANAGER REPORT Town Manager Chanis said there seemed to be a consensus to cancel the July 6 regular meeting. The Council confirmed this. He also noted the kick-off of the Tiburon Farmer's Market on June 23; he said there would be a special Tiburon Talk announcing it. WEEKLY DIGESTS • Town Council Weekly Digests — June 3 & 10, 2016 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Tollini adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. ERIN TOLLINI, MAYOR ATTEST: �i r DIANE CRANE IACOM, TOWN CLERK Town Council Minutes #12 -2016 June 15, 2016 Page 7