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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2007-05-04 ~ TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of .Apri130-.May4,.2.007 Tiburon 1. Correspondence from Chas. McGlashan - re: CCA Phase II Working Grp Mtg 2. Correspondence from Cres Van Keulen - re: Early Morning Noise at Market 3. Correspondence from Pamela Hadfield - re: Cyclist Speeds on Multi Use Path 4. Correspondence from Al McKee - re: Trees at McKegney 5. Invitation -12th Heritage Preservation Award - Celebrates Bran Fanning Agendas & Minutes 6. Minutes - Hilarita/Tiburon Ecumenical- March 12, 2007 7. Minutes - Design Review Board - April 19, 2007 8. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - May 3, 2007 9. Agenda - Sanitary District No 5 - May 7,2007 10. Agenda - Planning Commission - May 9,2007 Regional a) Correspondence from LCC - re: Policy Committee Meetings b) Correspondence from Assoc. Bldrs - re: Central Marin Sanitation Agcy. Vote c) Revised Public Hearing Notice - re: Countywide Plan Update d) Invitation - GGNRA - Open House - Ft. Mason - May 22, 2007 e) Correspondence from MTC - re: Input on Public Participation Plan f) Correspondence from Youth Leadership Institute - re: Youth Philanthropy g) Invitation - Marin Community Foundation - Celebration of Giving - 6/7/07 * h) Announce. from Institute for Local Govt. - re: Housing-Related Acronyms * Agendas & Minutes i) Agenda - Marin County POSA - May 3, 2007 j) Agenda - Marin Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting - May 7, 2007 k) Agenda - Marin Board of Supervisors - Open Space District - May 8, 2007 * Council Only DIGEST M~_G1ASJ--lAN ,. SUPERVISOR Sou the I" n /'J\ 0 I" i n April 30, 2007 RECEIVED MAY - 3 2007\ TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF T/BURON RECEI'l~D MAY - 3 2( I TOWN MANAGERS. 'CT TOWN OFTIBUk..!" Dear CCA Task Force Members, I am sending this DVD to you in anticipation of and preparation for our next CCA Phase II Working Group meeting, scheduled for May 31S\ 4:30-6:30 PM here at the Civic Center. I hope you will find it a valuable tool as we continue to analyze Community Choice Aggregation. Please share it with elected CCA alternates and staff members. Please do not hesitate to call my office, or email me or staff with any questions or thoughts. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting in May. lJvD (Uv?~~ , /v2Y~-4-J- ~- --trvl. L) 'j; rfu)~ IJ' /T" , ) '1Ii1/t{Li-o :'lIt,,- I" ~ir-"'- I , j Regards, Charles McGlashan Supervisor County of Marin Nlorin County Boord of Supervisors 3501 Civic Center Dr" Suite 329 c:,or Potoel, C.D 01100=< 415.499.7331- Fax 4154993645 cmcgioshon@co.marin.co,us DIGEST ~ . April 27, 2007 RECEIVED APR 30 2007\. Bob Eason, Manager Delano's Market 1599 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon CA 94920 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON RE: EXCESSIVE EARLY MORNING NOISE FROM LOADING DOCK Dear Mr. Eason, I live in the condominiums behind the market, directly opposite your loading dock. Last Saturday morning, April 21 at 6:40 AM, I was awakened first by the sound of a large delivery truck pulling into the loading dock, then by loud crashing sounds as the goods were unloaded. At about 6:50 AM, the truck was turned off, but only for a few minutes. At 7:05 AM, the truck roared back to life, then sat loudly idling until it departed at around 7:45 AM. Although this delivery was unusually early for a weekend, several times in recent weeks, trucks have arrived early and/or your staff have made excessive noise, shouting to one another and making loud noises while moving supplies or equipment on the loading dock. Perhaps Delano's is unaware of local laws that prohibit early morning deliveries? Tiburon Municipal Code Section 23-19A (attached) prohibits deliveries before 7:00 AM on weekdays and before 8:00 AM on weekends. Please make sure that your delivery trucks and staff are aware of this requirement. Your consideration will be greatly appreciated by your neighbors and customers. Many)hanks for your prompt attention to this matter. I / /~1?2. Cres Van Keulen 8 Marsh Rd Tiburon 94920 415/435-0206 cc: Peggy Curran, Manager, Town of Tiburon Mike Cronin, Tiburon Police Chief DIGEST J. Mayor: Tom Gram Town of Tibu ron Tiburon Town Council 1505 Tibu ron Blvd. Tiburon, Ca. 94920 MAY 0 1 7n07 PLAi\l!\j!i\JC:; DIViSION TOWN OF TIBURON Dear Mr. Mayor, I wanted to write a letter of concern regarding the multi path use at Blackie's Pasture. As an avid walker and mother of an infant, it has become apparent to me that the pathway has become dangerous due to the excessive speeds of some cyclists. I often stroll with my infant with other mothers and respect the rules of a pathway to keep to the right to allow both other walkers and cyclists by. During the past few months I and other mom's have been both verbally harassed by speeding bicyclists as well as felt physically in danger by their speed and proximity to us. I have also noticed that the majority of cyclists do not forewarn me/us that they are passing "on the right" (or left). To further clarify verbally harassment, on several occasions cyclists have yelled profanity and/or told us to 'get off' the path. I would also like to note that on the weekends and holidays this problem is so consistent that I no longer use the path during these times. .... ..,...' . I strongly believe in the multi path use (many cyclists do not abuse the rules) and I have often felt so happy to have access to such an amazing path next to such natural beauty. However, there are many 'serious' (the ones dressed in cycling outfits from head to toe) cyclists that seem to use this path as a road, at times going upwards of 25 mph, at which point it is safe to say they should be on the road and not on the path. I feel that it is only a matter of time before a pedestrian is seriously injured by one of these bicyclists. My solution to this problem would be the following: -Post signage throughout the length of the path telling the maximum speed limit and remind cyclists of basic rules, especially in regards to pedestrians right of way -Monetarily fine bicyclists that do not abide by this speed limit I greatly appreciate your consideration of this matter. Regards, Pamela Hadfield ohadfield@amail.com 415.370.2850 Page 1 of 1 DIGEST C(. Nicholas Nguyen From: AI McKee [apmckee@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, May 03, 20078:59 AM To: Nicholas Nguyen Subject: McKegney Nick, For the record, I just read the minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 7, and they include a misunderstanding of what I said that night. In the second paragraph, the minutes say "(Mr McKee)...said there were at least two dozen trees that were 40+ feet tall that were blocking views....". What I actually said (or think I said) was "there are two dozen trees which stand at a grade of 40+ feet and are as tall as 130 ft, thus extending to an elevation of as high as175 ft, blocking views....". I'm sure you understood the context, but maybe some others will not, just reading the transcript. Incidently, in response to Tom Gram's question about having the Town pay for our views and my response 1'egarding view seekers paying half, in Reed Heights, we easily have pledges totallying nearly $20,000 and expect Del Mar will get pledges of $10,000 for a total of $30,000 representing half the $60,000 in funds needed to remove all the eucalyptus trees. When we have completed our 'pledge drive', we will submit the offer to the Town. But, it will be all or nothing..........remove all eucalyptus (and replant are with proper natives trees). By our calculations (and surprise), the eucs continue to grow vertically nearly 3 ft a year. If accepted by the Town, removing these undesireable trees will eliminate a significant future maintainance cost and safety risk headache for you. Best, AI 5/3/2007 The Town of Tiburon and The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission kindly request your presence at a reception honoring Branwell Fanning With the Twelfth Heritage Preservation A ward for his many contributions to Tiburon - from Mayor to Town Historian - and for his substantial and on-going efforts to pass on his knowledge of local history and lore. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Six p.m. until Eight p.m. Tiburon Town Hall - 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Second Floor Community Room Please Respond to Joan at 435-7373 Reception with Light Repast Precedes formal presentation of award at Town Council Chambers - 7:30 p.m. . . DIGEST ,. The HllARJTAllBURON ECUMENICAL ASSOClAll0N (HiIariIo-TEA or H-TEA) 100 Ned's Way - Tiburon, California 94920 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes of March 1 2. 2007 RECEIVED MAY -1 2007 Officers: President - Keith Lester V ice President - Charles Quick Secretary - Barbara Garcia-Romero Treasurer - Carl Weichel TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE DIRECTORS PRESENT" The Hilarita Residents Association (HRA): TOWN OF TIBURON Pamela McConnell-Douglass, Dorothy Larson, Gillian Lovejoy, Carol Michelson, Angela Lorenz-President ex-officio Community Congregational Church (CCC) Barbara Brooks, Keith Lester S1. Stephen's Episcopal Church (SSEC) Barbara Garcia-Romero, Koko Peters, Michael Peters, Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) Dennis Leary, Charles Quick Community At-Large Representative - Michael Heckmann Town of Tiburon Representative -.to be appointed DIRECTORS ABSENT: * excused HRA- Mary Ann Alvarado*, Stisan' Solomon-Browne* Carl Weichel*(CCC), Richard Leonards*(wpc) arnERS PRESENT' Linda Tilton, Director of Property Management, The John Stewart Co. (JSC) Julius Kennah, Administrator - The Hilarita Apartments, JSC · the agenda may be changed when necessary A QUORUM IS 7 1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER President Lester detennined that a quorum was present and called for order at 7:30 PM in the Community Resource Center of The Hilarita Apartments. 2 MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 12 2007 MEETING ~ (K. Peters/Po M-Douglass) that the Board approve the February 12, 2007 minutes on amending pg. 2 -item 4 "....HRA elected .I:f:IEA... " and pg. 4 item 4b "...basis with a cost of $a- 4,000....., . Unanimous. 3 CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS There were none. 4 OPEN FORUM Dorothy Larson asked that the Directors introduce themselves as this is her first meeting as an HRA elected Director to serve on the H- TEA Board. This was done, and Dorothy was welcomed to this Board. 5 The HILARITA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HRA) REPORT Meets every third Monday of the month at 7:30 PM. Angela Lorenz, HRA President, reported that: 1. HRA is researching the implementation of an Organic Garden on-site. [1 ] ~. r .-j In discussion,. it was recalled that the The Hilarita Community. Garden across Ned's Way was used by many residents. This is a good idea, and it was suggested that Maintenance Supervisor Tony work with HRA in finding a good location. In questioning upkeep and costs, HRA will take full responsibility for moving the project forward and will deal with all of the particulars. 2. the next Hilarita Residents Association will meet on March 27,2007. 3. a survey of residents is being prepared to ascertain who will use a proposed on-site storage facility. HRA will have the results for reporting at the April H.. TEA Board meeting. 6 SECRETARY'S REPORT Barbara Garcia-Romero - no report. 7 TREASURER'S REPORT Carl Weichel (absent) - no report. 8 The JOHN STEWART CO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REPORT A .. Linda Tilton, Director of Property Management, ' 1 . distributed a Schedule B form referencing several line items which shows the comparison of the original estimates to the bids cost received to date. She added that: [a] some items are less and some more than the estimates; [b] the concrete work needs to be done before the 'building season' begins as a delay will increase the cost; [c] some line item costs can be paid from the Operating Account; [d] money left over will be transferred into the Reserve Account. JSC needs the Board's approval for bids received on the asphalt seal coat, earthquake water heater strapping, and exterior painting for Building 8. Ms. Tilton advised that the proposal from Urban Brothers to paint ALL of the buildings "is an exceptional value", and that JSC hopes the Board will approve this proposal as well. President Lester advised that Charles Quick, Chainnan of the Buildings & Grounds Committee has the authority to approve the details on this Schedule. There was discussion on the exterior paint color choices, unit work completion to date, and on various Schedule B items with questions answered by Ms. Tilton. There were two suggestions, 1 - that the exterior choices of paint color be displayed in large patches for residents to see, and, 2 - that the Board include the viewing of a refurbished unit during its Annual Walk Around in May, 2007. 2. Ms. Tilton recommended that if any Director has a question concerning the Lease Agreement that it be e-mailed to her, she then will cover the points of interest at a Board of Directors meeting. B * Julius Kennah, Administrator, reported that: 1. one rehab completed unit has been rented. Two units going through rehab now will be finished within a week. 2. PAFA advised that "everything seems to work fine at this time" with the fire alarm system, but they are still on-site working to get out any of the kinks. 3. currently, to replace Mark, JSC is processing applicants for the position of Janitor. [2 ] Julius advised that Tony, Maintenance Supervisor, has offered to show a completed unit to any Board member wishing to do so, just call the office to set a convenient time. . 9 ON-SITE COMMITTEE REPORT Meets fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM as needed, Committee: Koko Peters-c, Barbara Brooks, Carol Michelson, Richard Leonards Koko Peters - no report. 10 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT Meets last Friday of the month at 7:30 AM as needed. Committee: Charles Quick-c, Mary Ann Alvarado, Michael Hsckmann, GilNan Lovejoy, Michael Peters Michael Heckmann advised that: 1 . Maintenance ShoJ>: a Building Permit request from the Town was filed last week, and we should have it by the middle of April. Tony, Maintenance Supervisor, is getting prices for building foundation, slab, etc. A letter should be submitted to the Town Council for a waiver of building fees as The Hilarita is a nonprofit. Ms. Tilton, JSC, said that a letter will be sent as requested. The shop drawings will be reviewed with an approval in about six weeks from today. The prefab building is made to our specifications and Charles Quick will sign the contract. 11. COMMUNITY TRAINING & SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT Meets first Friday of the month at 6:00 PM as needed. Committee: Barbara Garcia-Romero-c, Angela Lorenz, Susan Solomon-Browne Barbara Garcia-Romero reported that the Center now has 19 hours of tutoring and that there are two students on the waiting list to enter the program. As the CLC Coordinator, Phuong Lam, reports 'his program just keeps getting better and better". 12 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT · This report is proprietas:y and not to be discussed outside of this meeting Meets as needed. Committee: Carl Weichel-c, Dorothy Larson, Dennis Leary, Michael Peters Carl Weichel (absent) - no report. 13 OLD BUSINESS There was none. 14 NEW BUSINESS President Lester advised that: 1. The recent amendment to the H- TEA Bylaws reflect a variance in language pertaining to the H-TEA Board membership, and Attorney Gary Hoshiyama is now reviewing the documents to determine if any action is required in this regard on the part of H- TEA. 2. The HRA Bylaws state that HRA elections are to be held in December not January as in the past. Gillian Lovejoy stated that January was the month support could be obtained from League of Women Voters. 3. A oommittee change has been made from the CLC to the Rnance Committee for Dorothy Larson. [3 ] 15 EXECUTIVE SESSION -This session is confidential and not to be discussed outside of this meeting There was no call for an Executive Session. 17 DATE OF NEXT MEETING - APRIL 9 2007 The next Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:30 PM on April 9, 2007 in the Community Resource Center of The Hilarita Apartments. President Lester advised that he will be arriving back in the U.S. this day and suggested that it may be necessary for Vice President Charles Quick to preside at this meeting. COURTESY CAll: Please remember that a quorum is required to proceed on any 'action' item. If you win be unable to attend this meeting, please contact President Keith Lester (456-6659) or Recording Secretary L.A. Wurl (381-2556), and you may leave a message. Thank you. · Absences: Bylaws ARTICLE 6 Section 6.05, with Board disaetion, permit no more than three (3) consecutive or four (4) nonconsecutive meetings to be missed without justification. 19 CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT President Lester called for adjournment, without objection, at 8:35 PM. 2007 Board of Directors Meeting Calendar: (second Monday of each month except May and August) - Annual Meeting/Elections -January 8, · February 12, · March 12, · April 9, · regular business meeting & annual walk around -Saturday May 19 @ 9:30 AM, · June 11, · July 9, · August - customarily no scheduled meeting, · September 10, - October 8, · November 12, and, · December 10. L.A. Wurl. Recording Secretary - 3/07 approved minutes distribution: - Board of Directors · Sponsor Churches - Community, 81. Stephen's.Westminster .EAH · Marin Housing Authority · Belvedere City Council · Tiburon Town Council · Loren Sanborn, JSC · HRA files · H- TEA Secretary files [4 ] MINUTES #7 TmURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2007 7. D1GEsr The meeting was opened at 7:00 P.M. by Vice-Chair Frymier. A. ROLL CALL Present: Vice...Chair Frymier, Boardmembers Corcoran, Glassner and Teiser Absent: Chair Doyle Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous and Associate Planner Tyler B. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Eklund asked the Board to beCQgnizant about approving variances which set precedents for other properties in the neighborhood without sufficient consideration for the consequences on other houses. He asked what the Board is doing to reduce the risk of such unintended consequences. In response to Boardmember Teiser, Mr. Eklund stated that he is also concerned that story poles and notices often do not give neighbors enough time to respond to applications if they are out of town. C. STAFF BRIEFING Planning Manager Watrous announced that the 673 Hawthorne Drive application had been continued to the May 3,2007 meeting. He announced that the Town Council had denied the two appeals on the ORB decision regarding 2135 Vistazo East. He noted that the Boardmembers had received new maps showing all properties within 500 feet of their individual homes. He also reminded the Board of the Town Council/Design Review Board workshop to be held on Tuesday, May 22. D. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 1599 TIBURON BOULEVARD DELANO, SIGN PERMIT There has been a change in name of the existing grocery store within a building located at 1599 Tiburon Boulevard. As part of this change, the applicant wishes to install new signage for the market. A 2' x 16' sign is proposed to be installed above the entrance facing Tiburon Boulevard stating "Delano's IGA MARKET," consisting of internally illuminated acrylic channel letters. The total signage proposed for the market would be 32 square feet. As the subject building has 158 feet of frontage facing a public street, the sign allowance for this building would be 39.5 square feet. The proposed sign does not exceed the amount permitted under the Tiburon Sign Ordinance. TIBURON D.R.B. 4/19/07 1 t.. . \. Haley Delano, owner of the Delano's lOA Market, explained the details of the proposed sign. In response to a question from Boardrnember Teiser, Mr. Delano stated that the existing sign would be removed and the new sign placed in an area below the roof. Boardmember Glassner asked if the same signage would be installed at the market in the Cove Center. Mr Delano responded that the other market would have just a flat sign on the building. He noted that the proposed sign would be internally illuminated with LED's. Vice-Chair Frymier asked if the sign on the comer of Beach Road and Tiburon Boulevard counted toward the total sign area. Planning Manager Watrous replied that the total sign area for the site was consistent with the Sign Ordinance. Vice-Chair Frymier asked if the comer sign was necessary. Mr. Delano replied that it replaced a previous sign, and that they had simply covered the outline of the old sign. He stated that the comer sign could be removed if so desired by the Town. Boardmember T eiser stated that both signs are tasteful. He said that the new sign would be less obtrusive than the previous sign and located under the roofline. He said the signage would be an improvement and thought that the comer sign was informative. Boardmember Glassner noted that the sign area would be reduced and the new sign would be more energy efficient. Boardmember Corcoran stated that the new sign sends a good message about using less electricity and looks great. Vice-Chair Frymier stated that she was glad that'the sign area is less than the maximum allowed. She added that the second sign is functional and somewhat covered by trees. M/S, Teiser/Corcoran (passed 4-0) 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. TIDURON D.R.D. 4/19/07 2 E. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 2. 1893 CENTRO WEST HARD, NEW DWELLINGN ARIANCEI FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION 1893 CENTRO WEST STREET CHARLES HARD EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED 12,600 S.F. NA NA 3,209 3,666 3,260 MAX 18.4% 20.8% 35.0% MAX 21" 28'6" 30' MAX 10' & 6' 10' & 6' 8' 25' 25' 15' 58' 58' 25' FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION LOT SIZE FLOOR AREA LOT COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT SIDE YARDS FRONT YARD REAR YARD V ARIANCES/EXCEPTION The applicant submitted a request for construction of a new sing le- family dwelling with a variance for reduced side yard setbacks and a floor area exception, on the property located at 1893 Centro West Street. A duplex previously existed on the property, which was in the process of being renovated for conversion into a single-family dwelling. The applicant subsequently demolished over 50% of the existing walls of the structure. By demolishing more than 50% of the structure, the project is therefore classified as "new construction. " The project was previously reviewed at both the March 1, 2007 and March 15, 2007 Design Review Board meetings. Concerns were raised by the neighbors below the site regarding the amount of windows and exterior lighting proposed at the front of the home and from the owner of the adjacent homes at 1895 Centro West regarding possible view impacts. The Board concluded that the item should be continued, and that the architect should work on the design of the home, specifically the roofline, and the possibility of stepping the house further back into the hillside, to lessen the impact on the viewshed for the adjacent neighbor, and to reduce the visual bulk of the home from below. The applicant has now submitted revised drawings of the proposed home, which indicates a shift of the second floor, 42 inches to the rear (towards the hillside), and 10 feet 8 inches to the west (toward the shared driveway). The lower level of the home would remain in the same location the previous submittal. A row of mature trees at the rear of the property would continue to shield the dwelling from the uphill neighbor, resulting in a natural privacy screen. Additional excavation into the hillside would be required as part of the second floor shift and re-incorporation of the entry walkway and patio area. Luis Baez, project manager, and Ricardo Royo, designer, reviewed the changes made to the previous application. They stated that the revisions comply with the previous recommendations of the Board regarding view blockage and visual mass and bulk. They stated that the shifted the house 42 inches into the hillside, and further moved the second story 10'8" west away from 1895 Centro West. They stated that this opened up a TmURON D.R.D. 4/19/07 3 panoramic view from the adjacent lower level unit. They noted that the roof pitch had been revised in conformance with the Hillside Guidelines, which eliminated most of the upper windows on the south elevation. They said that they would also change the center roofline to create a continuous gabled roof. Mr. Royo described the changes that would result for the view at 1895 Centro West. There was a general discussion by the Board to attempt to understand the design changes and discussions with the neighbors. The Vice-Chair opened the public hearing. Gerald Hines stated that he was taken aback by the new story poles. He said that the revised roof design would detract significantly from his views. He suggested that moving the house further up the hillside would mitigate his concerns. He was unsure whether the additional roof change would improve his views and suggested that the application be continued to create a more suitable design. Vice-Chair Frymier asked if the previous house on the site blocked views before it was demolished. Mr. Hines stated that it did not. Boardmember Corcoran stated that he had visited the adjacent lower unit and the tenant told him that the previous house blocked the harbor view. Boardmember Teiser stated that the tenant told him the same thing. Bill Lukens stated that although there was no agreement between the applicant and the neighbors there have been conversations. He said that he and several other neighbors had objected to the size and bulk of the house, and felt that the revised design is an improvement. Helen Lindqvist, Lyford Cove Old Tiburon Homeowners Association, wondered why a new dwelling needs variances for reduced side yard setback and excess lot coverage. She noted that many people are replacing duplexes with single-family homes in Old Tiburon. Mr. Baez stated that he and the owner are trying to work with the neighbors to mitigate impacts. He stated that Mr. Hines is trying to maintain the view that he has with no house on this site, whereas the previous house impacted that view. Mr. Baez reiterated that the changes to the house design pulled much of the second floor out of the neighbors' view and that the major bulk of the house does not affect views. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Baez stated that moving the house further back would eliminate the rear yard. He stated that the revisions had improved the views for the adjacent lower unit from what had previously existed. The Vice-Chair closed the public hearing. Boardmember Glassner stated that the latest plan revisions were unclear. He felt that the neighbors' opinions had not been accurately represented by the applicant. He noted that TIBURON D.R.R. 4/19/07 4 the chimneys have also been changed for the project. He said that he would like to see revised plans showing the continuous gabled roof. Boardmember Corcoran stated that the applicant has made an effort to make changes and that the house had needed a lot of work. He felt that the house would be beautiful when fmished and that changing the roof would satisfy the downhill neighbors. He noted that if the floor area exception was no longer requested, the changes to the house could restore more of the neighbors' views. Boardmember T eiser stated that the applicant had done what the Board had requested. He noted that the homes at 1895 Centro West used to have fireplaces in the comers, which have since been removed, and now have panoramic views. He said that the proposed house would not block the Golden Gate Bridge or most of the bay, from the lower unit next door. He acknowledged that the house would block a little more of the harbor view for the lower unit than was previously blocked, but that the upper level unit would not be affected by this house. He noted that the project was originally intended to be a remodel and the footprint represents that of the original house. He said that the continuous gabled roofline would eliminate the upper windows and satisfy the downhill neighbors. He stated that Mr. Hines would not have a significant view blockage and that the Hillside Guidelines do not say that no view blockage is allowed. He stated that the requested side yard setback is that of the original house and that the Board looks at the practicalities of rebuilding on an existing footprint. He felt that pushing the house further back would result in substantial excavation. He said that he could support the project with the revised roofline. Vice-Chair Frymier agreed that the applicant has done what has been suggested by the Board. She said that the project bas been difficult to follow, and that she needed to see the story poles again. She said that the applicant also needs to provide clear plans and accurate indications of any support from the neighbors. With the requested variance and floor area exception and the concerns of the neighbors, she felt that it is important to make sure that everything requested is clear. MIS, Frymier/Corcoran (passed 3-1, Teiser dissenting) to continue the application to the May 3, 2007 meeting. TmURON D.R.B. 4/19/07 5 F. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 3. 30 MARK TERRACE AREA EXCEPTION SAMS, ADDITIONSN ARlANCESIFLOOR 30 MARK TERRACE LOT SIZE FLOOR AREA LOT COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT SIDE YARDS FRONT YARD REAR YARD V ARIANCESIEXCEPTION ANDREW AND TIFFANY SAMS EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED 25,244 S.F. NA NA 2,740 4,874 4,524 MAX 6.2% 11.6% 15.0% MAX 27' 27' 30' MAX 15' & 65' 15' & 60' 15' 4' 4" 1 '8" 30' 25' 25' 25' REDUCED FRONT YARD SETBACK AND FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION The applicant has submitted a request for additions to the existing single.. family dwelling, with a variance for reduced front yard setback and a floor area exception on the property located at 30 Mark Terrace. Currently the existing dwelling is undergoing extensive renovations. The proposal seeks to expand the entry foyer at the lower level; add a family roo~ game room and wine cellar at the main level; and add a new master bedroom, bathroom and study room at the upper level. The existing decking across the' front of the home would continue on the main level to the new addition. Additionally, a small deck would be located on the upper level at the front of the home, accessed by the master bedroom The proposed structure would create a lot coverage of2,920 square feet (11.6%) which is below the maximum permitted lot coverage in the RO..2 zoning district (15%). The proposed structure would create a gross floor area of 4,874 square feet which exceeds the maximum permitted floor area for a parcel of this size (4,524 sq. ft.). The applicant is requesting a floor area exception, along with a variance for reduced front yard setback. GeoffButler, architect, reviewed the project design and project history, including work currently under construction. He stated that the site topography and landscaping make the house fairly private. The Vice-Chair opened the public hearing. Barry Thornton and Karen Land commended the applicants for repairing an eyesore ofa house. They were concerned with the requested setback from the street and described the increase in house size as massive. They noted that other homes on Mark Terrace are not as large as the requested house size. They objected to the mass of the deck extension. They felt that the project would make the lot feel like it is full of house and would force the play areas on the site closer to their home. TmURON D.R.B. 4/19/07 6 Mr. Butler stated that the deck extension would follow the line of the previously approved deck. He said that moving the addition further back would require extensive grading. He stated that the deck extension is quite a distance away from the neighbors' home. He summarized the sizes of other homes in the vicinity, stating that the proposed house size would be similar to that of other homes in the neighborhood. He stated that the deck extension would be close to the property line, but would be buffered from the driveway and cul-de-sac. He presented a preliminary landscape plan which would include screening that would help with privacy concerns. The V ice-Chair closed the public hearing. Boardmember Glassner stated that the applicant had done a great job with the design. He said that the project works well with the site and the privacy issues would be addressed with landscaping. Boardmember Corcoran stated that this is an unusual site at the end of a cul-de-sac. He said that he.was struck by the massiveness of the house when viewed from the street, and felt that the addition would make it more massive. He said that on the whole, it was a good project, and that the landscaping would help the privacy issues. However, he said that he was not inclined to support the floor area exception, as he felt that he could not make the required fmdings. Boardmember Teiser agreed that this was a massive looking house when viewed from the street. However, he felt that the project would not really increase the mass for the neighbors, who would only see a little more house. Ahhough the deck extension would go further into the setback, he noted that the deck would actually be further back from the street. He said that most other homes in the neighborhood are much smaller, with none close to the requested house size. Planning Manager Watrous noted that the subject lot was also larger than most lots in the vicinity. Boardmember Teiser asked the applicant to reduce the floor area of the addition and move it further back from the street, which would provide articulation from the front. There was discussion between the Board, Stafl: applicants and neighbors regarding the distance of the proposed deck extension and the neighboring house. Vice-Chair Frymier stated that the deck extension may make the front of the house appear more massive. She said that she liked the project, which was an enormous improvement for the house. She said that she bas a problem with the floor area requested, as the house already appears massive. She felt that the additions would create a continuous line of structure too close to the street. ' MIS, Teiser/Corcoran (passed 4-0) to continue the application to the May 17,2007 meeting. 4. 673 HA WTBORNE DRIVE CONTINUED TO 5/3/07 YOUNG, ADDITIONSN ARIANCES TIDURON D.R.D. 4/19/07 7 5. 594 VIRGINIA DRIVE WOOD, ADDmONSN ARIANCES 594 VIRGINIA DRIVE ROBERT WOOD EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED 8,134 S.F. NA NA 2,361 2,421 2,813 MAX 34.5% 36.5% 30.0% MAX 17' 17' 30' MAX 5' & 7'3" 5' & 7' 8' 11 ' 4' 1 0" 15 ' 25' 25' 25' REDUCED FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS AND EXCESS LOT COVERAGE LOT SIZE FLOOR AREA LOT COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT SIDE YARDS FRONT YARD REAR YARD V ARIANCESIEXCEPTION The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of additions to an existing sing le- family dwelling on property located at 594 Virginia Drive. A small addition and bow window would be added to the existing kitchen. An existing carport in front of the house would be demolished and replaced with a new two-car garage. The slope of the current driveway would be reduced to bring the level of the garage closer to that of the street. The proposed additions would add 60 square feet of floor area to the house, resulting in a total floor area of2,421 square feet, which is less than the floor area ratio for a lot of this size. The proposed project would add 142 square feet of lot coverage to the site, resulting in total lot coverage of 36.5%, which is greater than the 30.0% maximum lot coverage permitted in the R-I zone. Therefore a variance is requested for excess lot coverage. Variances are, also requested for reduced front and side yard setbacks. Robert Wood explained the project design. He said that the neighbors are concerned about view blockage and he was willing to cut off the eave at the rear of the storage area roof. He also offered to cut down a Monterey Ash tree on CalTrans right-of-way to restore the neighbors' views. He stated that the storage space is intended to meet his professional needs. In response to a question form the Board, he stated that the storage roof would be 2 feet higher than the existing roofline. William Wuerthner, architect, answered questions about the clerestory windows and described details of the storage area. ' The Vice-Chair opened the public hearing. John Suen stated that he was concerned about losing part of his water view. He stated that the story poles have been inaccurately placed on the site and do not clearly show the extent of view obstruction. He said that he did not object to the garage extension, but the storage structure would block much of their view. He suggested that the rear portion of the storage area eave be cut off and the storage area rootline lowered by one foot to make his viewline collinear with the view across the existing roofline. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Suen stated that the trees on the site should be cut down anyway and that the proposed structure would be permanent. He requested that fewer clerestory windows face toward his uphill home. TmURON D.R.B. 4/19107 8 Mr. Wood disagreed with Mr. Suen's assessment of view impacts, stating that removing the tree would better improve the view. The Vice-Chair closed the public hearing. Boardmember Teiser stated that he could support the project with the removal of the rear storage area eave and reduction of the storage area height by one foot. He felt that it was unnecessary to have all of the clerestory windows along the front of the storage area, and suggested substituting windows on the sides. Boardmember Corcoran agreed that the eave and height changes were reasonable. He said that there are other ways to light the storage space. Boardmember Glassner stated that lowering the height of the storage area would be a minor concession, particularly for storage space. Vice-Chair Frymier stated that she could support the project with the described changes. MIS, FrymierlTeiser (passed 4-0) 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 the additional conditions of approval that the height of the storage area be reduced by one foot; that the rear eave of the storage area be eliminated; and that the front clerestory windows for the storage area be eliminated, anowing replacement with similar windows on the sides or rear of the storage area. G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #6 OF THE 4/5/07 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING Page 3, 3 rd paragraph, 1 st sentence to read "... by removing the north spar..." Page 5, 7th paragraph, second sentence to read". .. the second story would be completely out of character with the rest of the neighborhood." Page 6, 5th paragraph to read "...that he had talked to the impacted neighbors who do not object to the request." Page 8, 4th paragraph to read"... including moving the upper story back over the garage and revising the garage design to provide for proper headroom." Page 1 0, 6th paragraph, 2nd sentence to read". .. the roofline design was not particularly attractive, and he would like..." MIS, TeiserlFrymier (passed 4-0) to approve the Minutes of the AprilS, 2007 meeting as amended. H. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. TIBURON D.R.B. 4/19/07 9 I. ACTION MINUTES #8 DIGI=S'" .... .c..;.r I TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2007 1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD A. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Corcoran, Frymier, Glassner and Teiser Absent: None Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous, Assistant Planner Phillips and Minutes Clerk Harper B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) C. STAFF BRIEFING D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 1893 Centro West Harb New DwellingN ariance/Floor Area Exception CONTINUED TO 5/17/07 AdditionsNariances CONTINUED TO 7/19/07 AdditionsN ariances APPROVED New DwellingN ariance/Floor Area Exception APPROVED 2. 3. 4. 9 Burrell Court 16 Southridge East 180 Solano Street Hariri Ehsan Halawa E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 5. 6. 7. 8. 16 Turtle Rock Court Block 2309 Spanish Trail Stafford 673 Hawthorne Drive Young 2 Warren's Way Roberts Addition APPROVED Addition/V ariances CONTINUED TO 6/7/07 Addition/V ariances CONTINUED TO 6/7/07 Addition/V ariances CONTINUED TO 6/7/07 F. MINUTES OF THE 4/19/07 D.R.B. MEETING - APPROVED AS AMENDED G. ADJOURNMENT - 9:45 PM f. Fred C. Hannahs, President Casey A. Kawamoto, Vice President Catharine Benediktsson, Secretary Peter Hoyt Berg, Director Kenneth A. Marks, Director AGENDA Sanitary District No.5 of Marin County Regular Board Meeting at Sanitary District No.5 of Marin County Meeting Room 2001 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, California Monday, May 7, 2007 6:30 p.m. CALL TO OPj)ER and ROLL CpJ.LL PUBLIC OPEN TIME: The public is invited to address the Board on items that do not appear on the agenda and that are within the subject lnatter jurisdiction of the Board. The Board will not take action on any public comment. DIRECTORS COMMENTS AND/OR AGENDA REQUESTS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of April 2, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of April 19, 2007 Special Board Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of the Warrants April 2007, Receipt of Monthly Financial Reports April 2007, and County Investment Pro graIn Report March 2007 MANAGEMENT REPORT 4. Operations Report (O'Day) a. TiburonlBelvedere Compliance Report & Public Complaint Report 5. District Manager's Report (Lynch) a. AT&T Antenna Update b. Screw Press Update c. Streetlight at 2001 Paradise Drive Update d. Tour of Romberg Center & Status Report UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. Review and Adopt Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and Set Public Hearing for June 4,2007 (Lynch) 7. Review and Approve the Reimbursement Agreement for Participants of Paradise Drive Sewer Extension (Lynch) 8. Approve and Authorize District Manager to Issue a Letter to LAFCO Regarding Dual Annexation to SD#5 and the Town ofTiburon (Lynch) NEW BUSINESS 9. Approve Letter to Seafirth Estates Regarding Acceptance of Portion of Paradise Drive Sewer Extension (Lynch) 10. Bragg Associates Reimbursement of Attorney Fees from State Fund--Carlee Bennett Case (Ko ch) ,..' ..' 'a, . '. Agenda Regular Meeting Board of Directors May 7, 2007 Page 2 11. Approval of Proxy: USA North By Resolution Removing Hawaii & Adding One Director to Nevada; and USA North Bay By Resolution Adding a New Stakeholders Membership Class (Lynch) ADJOURNMENT The Board will be asked to adjourn the meeting to a Regular Board Meeting June 4, 2007, at 6:30 p.m.at the Sanitary No.5 District Meeting Room at 2001 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, California. The Board of Directors may at its discretion, consider agenda items out of the order in which they appear above. Accessible Dublic meetinJ;!s: 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 District at P. 0. Box 227, Tiburon, CA 94920 two days prior to the meeting. "~. TOWN OF TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 D Regular Meeting May 9, 2007 - 7:30 PM . ~GEsr ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division Secretary at (415) 435-7390. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. AVAilABILITY OF INFORMATION Copies of all Planning Commission Agendas, Staff Reports, and supporting data are available for viewing and inspection at Town Hall and at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library located adjacent to Town Hall. Agendas and Staff Reports are also available on the Tiburon website (www.cLtiburon.ca.us) after 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. ' PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings provide the general public and interested parties an opportunity to provide testimony on agenda items. If you challenge any proposed action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described later in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing(s). TIMING OF ITEMS ON AGENDA While the Planning Commission attempts to hear all items in order as stated on the agenda, it reserves the right to take items out of order. No set times are assigned to items appearing on the Planning Commission agenda. . AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Fraser, Vice Chairman Aguirre, Commissioner Collins, Commissioner O'Donnell, Commissioner Kunzweiler 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. .tl,' .. Agenda - Planning Commission Meeting May 9, 2007 Page 2 COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING Staff Update Commission Information Items PUBLIC HEARING 1. 761 HILARY DRIVE: ANNUAL REVIEW OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION AND PRIVATE SCHOOL (ST. HILARY CHURCH AND SCHOOL); File #19908; Roman Catholic Archbishop, Owner and Applicant; Assessor Parcel Nos. 055-253-20 and 055-221-06 2. 642 TIBURON BOULEVARD: REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION OF AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOME; File #10601; Lars Bergholdt Sorensen; Owner and Applicant; Assessor Parcel No. 055-171-25 3. 1 BLACKFIELD DRIVE: RENEWAUEXTENSION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY; File #19710; Michael Lee, Owner; Sprint-Nextel, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel No. 034-212-18 4. 2001 PARADISE DRIVE: RENEWAUEXTENSION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY; File #19906; Sanitary District No.5 of Marin County, Owner; Sprint-Nextel, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel No. 059-162-02 ADJOURNMENT Future Aaenda Items 700 Tiburon Boulevard (Belvedere Tennis Club); CUP Renewal (Extension for WCF (June 13) 100 Rolling Hills Road; Tentative Subdivision Map (TBA) a0050907 Atl (t. 4.. 1400 K STREET SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 PH: (916) 658-8200 FX: (916) 658-8240 Rf!""". ;f/I!>-'l\; f'-~) t.. APR ~ I LL~ I. LEAGUE OF CALI FORN IA CITIES TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE . ---1'OWN-Qr-lJBURON--,,--,-------------, -"^,,----, -- ,.,,,----,,---,,----,,-,,,,-, April 25, 2007 TO: Members of League Policy Committees FROM: Linda Welch Hicks, League Staff, (916) 658-8224, e-mail: Ihicks@cacities.org RE: Policy Committee Meetings DATE: Thursday, June 28 Q! Friday, June 29,2007 TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. PLACE: Hilton San Jose, 300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110 - (408) 287-2100 Attached are the meeting highlights from the March policy committee meeting held in Ontario. Listed below are the dates for our next policy committee meetings. Specific agendas and meeting materials will be mailed to each committee member approximately one week prior to the meeting. Thursday. June 28. 2007 Community Services Employee Relations Public Safety Revenue and Taxation Friday. June 29. 2007 Administrative Services Environmental Quality Housing, Community & Economic Dev. Transp., Communication & Public Works MEETING ATTENDANCE: Please complete and FAX back the attached attendance form. Registration is NOT required for this meeting. However, your response will help us determine an accurate meal count. AIR TRANSPORTATION: Low, refundable airfares are available through the Enhanced Local Government Airfare Program. The program requires that a city be pre-registered; check with your city's travel coordinator. This program is ticketless and includes Southwest, United and United Express. For city pairs, rates, or if your city has not yet registered, please check the League website at www.cacities.ora/travel for details. There is no hotel shuttle service available to or from the airport. CABS: These cabs run to the airport on a regular basis: Rainbow Cab (408) 271-9900, Yellow Checker Cab: (408) 293-1234. The cost for transportation to the hotel is approximately $15. HOTEL RESERVATION PROCEDURES: Room reservations can be made directly with the hotel by calling (408) 287 -2100 or toll-free number 1-800-HIL TONS. In doing so, please request the group rate for League of California Cities. A limited number of rooms are available at a reduced rate of $165. The deadline for reservations is June 7th. or until the block fills. Please do not book a hotel room unless you have RSVP'd to attend your policy committee meeting. Cancellation of your hotel room must be made directly with the hotel. Reservations cancelled within seventy-two (72) hours of the arrival date will be assessed a no-show charge of "one night room and tax" at the group rate for this event. This will be charged against the individual credit card. PARKING at the Hilton San Jose: For registered guests: $20 per day for valet parking; enter on Almaden Boulevard and drop off car at hotel entrance; $15 for self-parking, use San Carlos Street entrance. Without an overnight hotel stay, parking is $6 per hour, $1 every additional 1/2 hour, $20 maximum. .' d'" ... .,....,_, .,.._,."' .",,_,_ .......,...........,-',...,.-_..'..,.;,;-..c.::...:.'.... .':,.:,:.:;""".."-.:.' ..:-::-;;.,...;,'.: Please .llote:Deadlin.e forS ubmittille AIln.uaICOn.fercllce>Res:olutihn.s'tofhe Leae:ue's ()ffic e J:fl"iday,.July.. 6,...~...p.J:P..,f()l"s.r1lJll1!ttal~>bY....eg~l~r.,milil;9r Saturday, .July...7,lIlid*ight,'f()~.sllbD1.ift~lsby~maillfa* Formoreinf(Jrmati()n,.visit: 'www~cacities. tfri!!res(Jluti(Jlts>otc()ntai:t:lhicks(ii)iacities.otl! . .s~ Driving Directions to the Hilton San Jose & Towers 300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, Ca 95110 ~ 408/287-2100 NOTE: Hilton Hotel Parking. For registered guests: $20 per day for valet parking, enter on Almaden Boulevard and drop off car at hotel entrance; $15 for self-parking use San Carlos Street entrance. There are "in and out" privileges. If driving in for the meeting: $6 per hour, $1 every additionall/2 hour, $20 maximum. From San Jose Airport As you exit the airport, turn right on Guadalupe Pkwy., go 2 miles. Take freeway 87 South, proceed Y2 mile to Park A ve.!San Carlos Exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Go 1 block to Almaden Blvd., turn right. Go 1 block to San Carlos, the Hilton is on the left. From Sacramento/Stockton/Pleasanton From Sacramento: Hwy 5 South 45-50 miles to Stockton From Stockton: Continue 13 miles South on Hwy 5 to Hwy 205 West. Proceed 15 miles to Hwy 580 West, continue 20 miles to the 680 Interchange (Pleasanton) From Pleasanton: Continue 30 miles on Hwy 680 South. At Hwy 101, the Interstate 680 becomes the Interstate 280. Continue 3.5 miles to Guadalupe Pkwy Hwy 87 North, toward San Jose Airport. Take the Santa Clara Ave. exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right. Go 1 block to Almaden Blvd, turn right. Go 3 blocks to San Carlos; the Hilton is on the left. From LA via Hwy tOt/Gilroy: Highway 101 North. 23 miles past Gilroy take Hwy 85 North. Go 4.5 miles to Hwy 87 North. Go 8 miles to Santa Clara Ave. exit. At bottom of ramp, turn right. Go 1 block to Almaden Blvd, turn right. Go 3 blocks to San Carlos; the Hilton is on the left. From Santa Cruz/Los Gatos: Take Highway 17 North. Exit Interstate 280 South. Go 3 miles to Vine St.! Almaden Blvd. Stay in left lane. At bottom of the ramp, go through the intersection and turn left, go 2 blocks, the Hilton is on the right. From San Francisco Area: From Downtown, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge: Follow signs to Hwy 280 South. Take Highway 280 South approx. 60 miles into San Jose. Take the Vine St.! Almaden Blvd., stay in the left lane. At bottom of ramp, go through the intersection and turn left, go 2 blocks, the Hilton is on the right. From SFO: As you exit the airport, watch for signs reading Highway 101 South (San Jose). Proceed approx. 40 miles to Hwy 87 (Guadalupe Pkwy) South. Go 3 miles to the San Carlos/Park Ave. exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Go 1 block to Almaden Blvd., turn right. Go 1 block to San Carlos; the Hilton is on the left. From Oakland: Take Hwy 880 South to San Jose. Take Hwy 280 south. Go 3 miles to the Vine St'!Almaden Blvd. Stay in the left lane. At the bottom of ramp, go through the intersection and turn left, go 2 blocks; the Hilton is on the right. ~ LEAGUE ~ OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ATTENDANCE FORM Meeting: Policy Committee Meetings Oate(s): Thursday, June 28 or June 29, 2007 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Place: Hilton San Jose, 300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose 95110 o Please check committee: Thursdav. June 28. 2007 Community Services Employee Relations Public Safety Revenue and Taxation Fridav. June 29. 2007 Administrative Services Environmental Quality Housing, Community & Economic Dev. Transp., Communication & Public Works * * * * * * * * * * * * * I WILL attend I WILL NOT be attending Name: Title: City: Lunch guarantees are based on returned forms. Please complete and return this attendance form no later than Friday, June 15, 2007 to: League of California Cities Attn: Linda Welch Hicks 1400 K Street - Fourth Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 E-Mail: Ihicks@cacities.org FAX: (916) 658-8240 League of California Cities Transportation, Communication and Public Works Policy Committee ffiGHLIGHTS March 30, 2007 Ontario Convention Center ATTENDEES: Members: Harry Armstrong (Chair) Clovis; Alicia Aguirre, Redwood City; Jamie Anderson, Yucca Valley; Alice Angus, Orange; James Biery, Buena Park; Lou Bone, Tustin; Marc Boomgaarden, Yuba City; Norma Comnick, Anderson; Gary Cook, Modesto; Alice Fredericks, Tiburon; Georgia Graham, Victorville; Yvonne Guerra, Glendale; Barbara Heller, San Rafael; Mike Holmes, Auburn; Ken Lane, Ceres; Robin Lowe, Hemet; David Maggard, Irvine; Heather McLaughlin, Benicia; Leonard McNeil, San Pablo; Keith Millhouse, Moorpark; Kenneth Montgomery, Laguna Niguel; Brian Moura, San Carlos; Pam O'Connor, Santa Monica; Larry Patterson, San Mateo; Laurie Payne, Huntington Beach; Dale Pfeiffer, Vacaville; Darold Pieper, Vista; Julie Pierce, Clayton; Ralph Qualls, Jr., Cupertino; Michael Rock, Rocklin; Ralph Rodriquez, La Palma; James Ross, Santa Ana; Mike Siminski, Lompoc; Don Szerlip, Redondo Beach; Bradley Ward, San Pablo; Mark Waronek, Lomita; Das Williams, Santa Barbara; Gary Wilmot, Marina League Staff: Leticia Farris and Liisa Lawson Stark Guests: Todd Bloomstine, Southern California Contractors Association; Richard Marcus, MagLev Program Manager, Southern California Association of Governments; David Chow, Consultant, IBI Group; I. Welcome and Introductions Chair Harry Armstrong welcomed all committee members and guests to the meeting and asked them to introduce themselves. II. Public Comment There was no public comment. III. 2007 Committee Work Program The committee reviewed and approved the 2007 Committee Work Program. IV. Legislative Update A. SB 229 (MaT!!ett). Vehicles. Lar!!e or Heavv Loads. Todd Bloomstine, Representative, Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA) spoke in support of SB 229. As the sponsor of SB 229, SCCA is seeking to clarify the definition of "unusually large or heavy load" through this legislation. There were several concerns from committee members regarding the definition of large or heavy loads in the bill. The committee recommended that a working group headed by Jim Biery, Public Works Director, City of Buena Park, provide recommendations to the sponsors regarding SB 229. B. SB 286 (Dutton). Transportation Bonds. Implementation. League staff provided an update on SB 286. League staff also encouraged cities to contact their legislators regarding the need and importance of the infrastructure bond money. A sample support letter can be found online at www.cacities.org. C. AB 321 (Nava). Vehicles. Prima Facie Speed Limits. Schools. AB 321 would create a gradual speed reduction in school safety zone areas by reducing the prima facie speed limit and extending the distance of school safety zones. Specifically, AB 321 would set the speed limit at 25 miles per hour from 1,000 feet to 500 feet before a school, and would decrease the speed limit to 15 miles per hour for drivers within 500 feet of a school. Additionally, AB 321 would require speed limit signs be posted to note the differentiation in speeds in the school zone. There were several issues raised by law enforcement and transportation officials regarding AB 321, including: increased traffic congestion, as well as the unfeasibility of knowing if children are present at a distance of 1,000 feet of a school. Although this item was for informational purposes, the committee unanimously voted to oppose AB 321. V. Magnetic LevitationlHigh Speed Regional Rail Transit System Presentation Richard Marcus, MagLev Program Manager, Southern California Association of Governments and David Chow, Consultant, IBI Group, spoke to the committee about magnetic levitation ("MagLev") technology to be used in a portion of Southern California's proposed high speed regional rail transit system. Magnetic levitation is the frictionless movement of rail cars without the use of wheels. According to David Chow, there are many benefits to a magnetic levitation transit system. MagLev will have no overhead lines, sound is minimal (the only noise produced is due to air friction), and one-third less energy would be consumed versus other transit systems. In addition, the transit system is a modular system, which creates an easy repair process. Transit systems in Germany and Japan are transitioning to magnetic levitation technologies. To date, SCAG has completed an engineering study of the MagLev transit system, which was built to seismic standards. Currently, SCAG is developing its business plan, which will focus on public-private partnerships, public seed money for initial studies, minimizing acquisitions through the use of public right-of-ways, and private sector financing. Additionally, SCAG's MagLev transit system's approach will have three major components: airport connection, moving people, and moving goods. Echo 911 Working Group Update League staff provided an update to the committee on the Ech0911 Working Group. As of now, the Ech0911 service is not in place. In addition, AT&T is on record stating that they will not support or provide Ech0911 service to customers. The California 911 service does not support Ech0911 either. The service was shortly offered in Florida, but was turned off due to contract issues. The committee voted to support the subcommittee's recommendation that the League not support the Ech0911 technology because it is not a system that provides a public safety benefit. VI. Climate Change Working Group Committee members engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the League's climate change policies. It was concluded by the committee that it support the policies with minor amendments to the language. The policy will be presented at the next League board meeting. 2 VII. Other Business A. Policy Committee Survey The committee was reminded to fill out and return the survey to League staff. B. Grassroots Network Survey c. Utility Cross Bores The committee amended the agenda to also include an update on the utility cross bore issue, which was presented at the January 11 meeting in Sacramento. Ralph Qualls, Jr., Public Works Director, City of Cupertino, presented a memo to the committee regarding utility cross bores. As stated in the memo's recommendation, it was concluded that, based on current practices and the League's policies, it is not necessary that the League adopt a formal position on horizontal directional drilling (HDD) certification requirements in California outside state right of way. The committee concurred with the recommendation to not pursue or take any action on this issue. VIII. Next Meeting: Friday, June 29, 2007 - Hilton San Jose (adjacent to convention center) 3 fIt DIGEST Associated Builders and Contractors ~. Golden Gate Chapter ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. GOLDEN GATE CHAPTER April 2'b, 2007 RECEIVED APR 3 0 ZOO7: ' Mayor Tom Gram Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 TOWN MANAGeRS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Dear Mayor Gram: I am writing you today to notify you of an upcoming controversial vote at the Central Marin Sanitation Agency. It is my understanding that on May 8th, Commissioners of the Central Marin Sanitation Agency are going to vote on a Project Labor Agreement for the $42.5M W et Weather Improvement Project. , . . 'T'wock for the Golden Gate Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors who /:\q~S more than 500 predominately non-union construction. contractors that build ":'fi~:commercial, industrial, and public works projects in the Northern California '~ction industry. The organization also operates state-approved apprenticeship programs in several trades. I would encourage you to take a close look at the following language in a ProJect Labor Agreement. Non-union contractors will not bid on the WWIP under a Project Labor Agreement because of four reasons: 1) PLAs require non-union companies to pay their workers' health and welfare benefits to union trust funds, even though these companies have their own benefit plans. 2) PLAs require non-union companies to obtain their workers from union hiring halls and hope they get dispatched back to their own job. , 3) PLAs require non-union companies to obtain apprentices exclusively from union apprenticeship programs. Participants in state-approved non-union apprenticeship programs cannot work on a job covered by a PLA. Young people enrolled in non-union apprenticeship programs can find themselves excluded from work in their hometowns. 4) Non-union workers must pay union dues and fees or join a union. According to studies and anecdotal evidence, projects bid under a PLA are 15-20% higher than projects bid without a PLA. This is basic economics, less bidders, higher prices. On a project of$42.5M, 15% is an extra$6.4M. ' 4309 Hacienda Drive, Suite 500 · Pleasanton, California 94588 Tel (925) 474-1300 · Fax (925) 474-1310 · www.abcggc.org :l The Commissioners of the participating lP A should ask their constituencies the following question: Is it going to benefit the Central Marin Sanitation Agency to pay an extra $6.4M to have their wastewater treatment plant built exclusively with union labor? Do the Labor Unions want exclusive rights to the revenue bonds that were issued to pay for this project? Operating as a lP A, the taxpayers of Marin County do not have a say how their taxpayer dollars are going to be spent on a project that could be 15-20% higher because of a PLA. In addition, haven't there already been a few rate increases to fund the debt service on the revenue bonds for the Wet Weather Improvement Project? There are non-union contractors who would like to bid on this project under free and open competition who would build a quality efficient project 15-20% less than under a PLA. Is the CMSA purposely trying to exclude the open shop subcontractors who would normally bid on this work with Union Generals? Is there a reason the Labor Unions want to exclude these non-union shops from bidding? Wouldn't bidding under free and open competition be the most economic way to spend taxpayer dollars? The citizens of Marin County deserve an explanation. Choice drives competitive pricing in our economy and 83% of construction is built by open shop contractors. It is in the best interest of the taxpayer to keep projects open to all qualified bidders regardless of them being union or open shop. Contractors should be judged and hired strictly on their experience and capabilities not on their union affiliation. I would be happy to meet with you to discuss further the negative impact Project Labor Agreements can have on the public works bidding process and your ability to obtain the most cost effective bids on future town projects. I can be reached at 209-482-1697 or Nicole@abc-ggc.org. Sincerely, ~~~ Nicole Goehring Government Affairs Director Associated Builders and Contractors Golden Gate Chapter CC: Marin Independent Marin Scope Newspapers Novato Advance Pacific Sun l G 1 MARIN COUNTY 6:;~ COMMUNITY Df;Vf;LOPMf;NT AQ;NCY /)IG~,(!.., '~ , . ., 'V ALf:XI-1INDS. DIRbCTOR '\1 I REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING(S) THE MARIN COUNTYWIDE PLAN UPDATE WHAT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Marin County Planning Commission will hold public hearing(s) to consider the Marin Countywide Plan Update (CWP). WHERE: The public hearing(s) will be held in the Planning Commission Chambers (Room #328 - Administration Building), Civic Center, San Rafael, California. WHEN: The first public hearing was held on Monday, February 12,2007. As review of the Countywide Plan will take place over several months, the public hearing(s) will be continued to future dates. A tentative schedule of these dates is shown below: Monday, April 30, 2007 - Socioeconomic Element* (9:30 am-5:00 pm) Monday, May 7, 2007 -Review of major issues from the Natural Systems, Built Environment, and Socioeconomic Elements* (9:30 am-5:00 pm) m'~~~~~~ll~~J Monday, July 23, 2007 - Consider recommendation for certification of the FEIR; and consider action on CWP* (9:30 am-5:00 pm) * Please note that the proposed dates, times, and topics to be discussed are estimates only and may be subject to change. Specific dates, topics, and times will be set for each continued hearing as revised and confirmed at each previous hearing. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Countywide Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (CWP DEIR) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Planning Commission will also hold two public hearings to receive testimony on the CWP DEIR and one subsequent Planning Commission hearing to receive testimony on the Final EIR. These hearings are scheduled to be held in the Planning Commission chambers and conducted separately from the Commission's hearings on the merits of the CWP. The DEIR completed for the CWP pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act is currently being circulated for public review and comment and is available in the Marin County Community Development Agency. The public review and comment period for the Draft EIR ends March 16, 2007. The hearings for the DEIR and FEIR and meeting for FEIR certification are listed below: Monday, June 11,2007 - Final EIR hearing (3:00-5:00 pm) Monday, June 25, 2007 - Staff's preliminary presentation of comments received on the FEIR (1 :00-5:00 pm) Monday, July 9, 2007 - Presentation of all comments received on the FEIR (9:30 am-5 :00 pm) Monday, July 23, 2007 - Consider recommendation for certification of the FEIR (9:30 am-5:00 pm) WHO: Any and all persons interested in this matter may appear and be heard. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The estimated times above are provided for reference, and the continued hearings could start later. Please call the Community Development Agency - Planning Division at (415) 499-7309, in order to be informed of the, place on the agenda and the updated times of the hearing, or visit the Countywide Plan web site at ''http://www. future-main.org" and click on "Calendar of Events", and then on "Agenda". Written material for the Planning Commission should be submitted to the Community Development Agency at least ten working days prior to the meeting date so that it can be distributed with the staff report. Any written material submitted after this date will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior to or at the meeting. Written material should not be mailed or delivered directly to Commissioners and will not be accepted or considered as part ofthe adn],inistrative record for the project. If you challenge the decision on this matter in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence 'delivered to the Community Development Agency - Planning Division at, or prior to the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2).) HOW TO OBTAIN THE PLAN AND EIR: The Countywide Plan and EIR are available for review at public libraries, on the website (www.future-marin.org), and in disc format for free. Paper copies are $35 (CWP Plan), $35(Draft EIR), and $65 (Draft EIR Appendices). If you have any questions or concerns regarding the proposed project, or want to be notified of the decision, please call (415) 499-7309. ~'I --- ..... .... .~ KRISTIN DRUMM Planner ~[fJ ALEX HINDS Agency Director American sign language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 499-6172 (TOO) or (415) 499-6104 (TOO & Voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. 3501 CiVIC Cf;NTf;R DRIVf;. ROOM 308 - SAN RA~Af;L, CA 04003-4157 - 415-400-6260 - t=AX 415'400-7880 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Golden Gate National Recreation Area GGNRA Fort Mason, Bldg. 201 San Francisco, CA 94123 415 561-4733 phone DIGEST .J: ~ GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Open House Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. GGNRA Park Headquarters Bldg. Bay and Franklin Streets Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123 RECEIVE APR 302007; \ TOWN MANAGERS OFF I E TOWN OF TI8URON Join us for a public Open House to discuss plans and projects in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). This Open House is an opportunity to meet park staff, learn about the ongoing projects, and provide your feedback and comments. Come any time during the Open House and stay as long as you like! (over) EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA The ~JGtiGnal Pork Service cares for special places saved by the /\i118r;~an people so tha~ a:: may experience our heritage, ~ "t. .,t',\,~\~". PARK STAFF AND INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THESE f ~.. ;. STATIONS AT THE OPEN HOUSE ."',. , .;. [More information on park projects is available online at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/goga.] Station 1: The San Francisco Bay Trail at Fort Mason The San Francisco Bay Trail at Fort Mason; Laguna and Marina Intersection The NPS plans to improve this important segment of the SF Bay Trail. Goals are to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, universal accessibility, and signage and to identify this regional multi-use trail. The project will look at improving narrow conditions, adding signage, and creating an accessible link between upper and lower Fort Mason. Station 2: The Upper Fort Mason Entry at Bav & Franklin Streets With the goal of pedestrian safety and universal accessibility, changes will be made to the north side of the intersection which is on GGNRA property. The curved in and out lanes on Franklin Street will be blocked with bollards. Signs, accessible ramps, curb cuts, and cross-walks will be added on the north side of the intersection. Station 3: The EIS for the Extension of Muni's Historic Streetcar Service from Fisherman's Wharf to the National Park Service at Fort Mason Center The National Park Service, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Federal Transit Administration have prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed extension of the Municipal Railway's (MUNI) Historic Streetcar Service. The exact route has yet to be determined but would utilize a combination of existing rail right-of-way routes and city streets and would pass through San Francisco Maritime NHP's Aquatic Park and the Fort Mason tunnel to arrive at a turnaround in or near the Fort Mason Center. At the Open House you can learn about the schedule and planning process and alternatives for the extension of MUNl's historic streetcar service from Fisherman's Wharf through the Fort Mason Tunnel to lower Fort Mason. Station 4: Golden Gate Bridge Seismic Retrofit Phase 3 of the multi-year project will occur at Fort Baker with the rebuild of the north Anchorage House of the Bridge starting later this year. Fort Baker trails in the vicinity will be kept open for pedestrians and cyclists, while being used as access by the Golden Gate Bridge District contractors for the construction. The seismic work in the Presidio is wrapping up this summer as the work is completed with the removal of the scaffolding. Fort Point National Historic Site will open for additional days each week. Station 5: Trails Forever Update Trails Forever is a partnership initiative with the National Park Service, the Presidio Trust, and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy that has been stewarding and improving park landscapes and engaging park visitors with projects and programs since 2003. This is an opportunity to learnTrails Forever is a partnership initiative with the National Park Service, the Presidio ~rust, and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy that has been stewarding and improving park landscapes and engaging park visitors with projects and programs since' 2003. This is an opportunity to learn about recent successes and ongoing projects of the initiative, including the new Trailkeeper volunteer program. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the ,A,merican people so that all may experience our heritage Station 6: General Management Plan Update The General Management Plan (GMP) creates a vision for management of the park for the next 20 years. We encourage your participation in helping to shape the future of the park. The last GMP was completed more than 25 years ago. Since then, the park has more than doubled in size and visitation, and the ecological and historical importance of its resources has become better understood. Come hear a summary of what we learned during the scoping process and discuss with us your ideas for the years ahead. (May 2007). Station 7: Headlands Institute Master Plan & Environmental Assessment For 29 years the Headlands Institute (HI) and the GGNRA have worked together to provide over 200,000 students with a profound environmental learning experience ina national park setting. HI proposes to enhance the effectiveness of its educational programs by improving and expanding its Fort Cronkhite campus. Scoping for an Environmental Assessment is expected to begin in mid-May. Comments on the project may be submitted at this Open House. Station B: Dias Ridge Restoration and Trail Improvement Proiect Dias Ridge is located above Muir Beach in Marin County. The Dias Ridge Restoration and Trail Improvement Project is a partnership project between the National Park Service and California State Parks to improve trail alignments and restore damaged landscapes in the Redwood Creek and Green Gulch watersheds in GGNRA and Mount Tamalpais State Park (MTSP). An Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (ENIS) is expected to be released to the public in mid-May for review and comment. The public is invited to provide written comments at this Open House. Station 9: Marin Headlands / Fort Baker Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) The Draft EIS presents and analyzes three alternatives to provide improved access to and within the Marin Headlands and Fort Baker national park sites in Marin County. The Draft EIS is expected to be released to the public in May 2007 for a 50-day review and comment period. If the Draft EIS is released before May 22, the public will be allowed to provide written comments at the OpeD House. A public meeting devoted entirely to this project will be held approximately 3D-days after the release of the Draft EIS. Other Proiects Update information will also be available at this Open House on the Lower Redwood Creek Floodplain and Salmonid Habitat Restoration at the Banducci Site (see http://parkplanning.nps.gov/goga) and an opportunity for public input on guidelines on Activities and Uses at Crissy Field. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. Public involvement in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a cornerstone for a well managed, protected, preserved, balanced, safe and user-friendly national park. The National Park Service recognizes the public's interest and the opportunity for park users to make their opinions known. Public involvement is sought so that concerns that may affect park users can be resolved in a timely and practical manner in order for the park to make sound and balanced decisions. Note: Pets are prohibited in public buildings, with the exception of service animals. Please leave pets at home. Sign language interpreters are available at this Open House by request but must be requested at least ONE WEEK prior to the meeting. The GGNRA TOO phone number is (415) 556-2766. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA FORT MASON, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123 PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID SAN FRANCISCO, CA PERMIT NO. 925 OPEN HOUSE TUESOA V, MA V 22, 4 - 7:00 PM, FORT MASON BLDG. 201 Bay and Franklin Street ~ntrance 11 20 T own Manager T own of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon CA 94920-2530 11,111,1,,11,1,1111,111111111,1,1,111,11,11 11,1111,,1,111,,111 ~'lk. Printed on ~: recycled paper EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA T!lC National p(Jr~: Serv;ce care~ for special places saved by the I\mcrican people so thLlt all may experience our heritage. Bill Dodd, Chair Napa County and Cities Scott Haggerty, Vice Chair Alameda County Tom Ammiano City and County of San Francisco Tom Azumbrado U.S. Departmeot of Housing and Urban Development Tom Bates Cities of Alameda County Bob Blanchard Sonoma County and Cities Dean J. Chu Cities of Santa Clara County Dave Cortese Association of Bay Area Governments Dorene M. Giacopini U.S, Department ofTtansportation Federal D. Glover Cono'a Costa County Anne W. Halsted San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission Steve Kinsey Marin County and Cities Sue Lempert Cities of San Mateo County Jon Rubin San Francisco Mayor's Appointee Bijan Sartipi State Business, Transportation and Housing Agency James P. Spering Solano County and Cities Adrienne J. Tissier San Mareo County Amy Worth Cities of Contra Costa County Ken Yeager Santa Clara County Steve Heminger Executive Director Ann Flemer Deputy Executive Director, Operations Andrew B. Fremier Depury Executive Director, Bay Area Toll Authority Therese W McMillan Deputy Executive Director, Policy e DIGEST Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter 101 Eighth Street . Oakland, CA 94607-4700 .If- · TEL 510.817..nOO TTY/TDD 510.817.5769 FAX 510.817.5848 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION E-MAIL info@mtc.ca.gov WEB www.mtc.ca.gov April 30, 2007 RECEIVED MAY -1 2007 Ms. 'Margaret (Peggy) Curran Town Manager Town ofTiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920-2530 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE ' TOWN OF TlBURON Re: Request for your input on MTC's Public Participation Plan Dear Ms. Curran, The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the federally designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, is soliciting your agency's input on our process for gathering ideas and engaging public and agency stakeholders in regional transportation planning and decision-making. Federal law enacted in 2005 (the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users, better known as SAFETEA) requires that MPOs consult with more public agencies in the development of long-range metropolitan transportation plans and fund programlning allocations. In particular, SAFETEAcalls for: . development of a Public Participation Plan that lays out the process for consulting with public agencies, private transportation providers and transportation users, among others; and . consultation with resource agencies on potential environmental mitigation activities that may restore environmental resources affected by the metropolitan transportation plan. In response to these new requirements, MTC will soon release a draft Public Participation Plan. We would very much like to discuss this draft plan with the appropriate person on your staff to learn how we can best provide information that will be useful to your agency in participating in the development of our transportation planning and funding programs. Enclosed is a response letter that I would appreciate you or 1?omeone on your staff completing and returning no later than May 16. If we do not hear from you, my staff will follow up with a telephone call. MTC's planning and funding initiatives are detailed on our Web site at www.mtc.ca.gov. or please call Ursula Vogler with MTC's legislation and public affairs staff at 510.817.5785 for further information. Sincerely, Steve Heminger Executive Director Enclosure f .~,L (Date) Ms. Ursula Vogler Public Information Officer Metropolitan Transportation Commission I have received the letter from MTC's executive director, Steve Heminger, regarding MTC's request for consultation on regional transportation planning and funding issues in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. _ My agency would like to consult with MTC on the best way to participate in transportation planning and financing issues, including the long-range regional transportation plan. _ I would like to request a meeting. Please call me to schedule. Please call me to discuss. _ I will submit my comments by , 2007. _ My agency declines to consult with MTC for the following reason( s): _ We have no jurisdiction or authority with respect to regional transportation planning and funding issues; _ W ehave no expertise or information relevant to regional transportation planning and funding issues. Sincerely, Name: Title: . Agency: Mailing address: Telephone: Please respond in one of the following ways: By fax to 510-817-5848, Attn: Ursula Vogler By U.S. mail to Ursula Vogler, MTC, 101 Eighth St., Oakland, CA 94607-4700 Bye-mail touvoglerc@mtc.ca.gov J:\PROJECT\Public Participation Plan\ResoUTce Agencies\Letter to CityCountyManagersPg2.doc YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE building communities that invest in youth April 27, 2007 DIGEST ~. Tom Gram Mayor City of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Ave. Tiburon, CA 94920 RECEIVED . MAY - 1 Z007 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Re: A New Vision for Youth Philanthropy in Marin Dear Mayor Gram: On behalf of youth and staff at the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), we are seeking your advice and support as we create a long-term vision for Youth Philanthropy in Marin. Starting with the Marin Youth Grants Board in 1991, YLI has worked with youth and their allies across Marin, the Bay Area, and nationwide. We have granted and supported approximately one million dollars to hundreds of youth-led projects and programs. Even after 16 years as a national leader in this work, we continue to be struck by the commitment, creativity, and passion young people bring to youth philanthropy; the benefits they derive from participating; and the impacts it has on the community. There are some exciting new developments in Marin youth philanthropy to share. In early spring, 26 youth-led groups from across Marin County applied for mini-grants from our youth grantmaking program, Building Leadership for Innovative New Givers (BLING). Eight separate proposals came from Marin City alone. BLING Youth Boards are reviewing these proposals, and will make funding announcements soon. In our 16 years supporting youth grantmaking in Marin, we have never received such a groundswell of interest by youth, and we want to build on this momentum, excitement and interest. That's where you come in! We are bringing community members like you together to share ideas about how to move this work forward and generate broad community support for an expanded Youth Philanthropy initiative. We need your thoughts on our new direction and your ideas about how to get there. We hope you can join us. On May 24th from 6:00-7:30 pm we are sponsoring an event at the MYC Youth Center (1115 3rd Ave, San Rafael). This event is planned and led by the BLING Youth Board. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Mike Graham-Squire at: 415-455- 1676 x 232 Ingsquire@vli.org if you are able to attend. Thanks so much for your support. Sincerely, ~L 6-.~ u;a -- o Matt Rosen Senior Director of Research and Programs Maureen Sedonaen President and CEO 246 First Street, Suite 400 · San Francisco, CA 94105 · (415) 836-9160 · fax (415) 836-0071 / www.yli.org 24 Belvedere Street, 2nd Floor · San Rafael, CA 94901 · (415) 455-1676 · fax (415) 455-1683 / info@yli.org MARIN COl!NTY PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DiGEST · ~ AGENDA Marin Center Exhibit Hall Friends of Marin Center Conference Room May 3, 2000 2 :30 p.m. Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting. 2:30 p.m. 1. 2:31 p.m. 2. 2:35 p.m. 3. 2:45 p.m. 4. 2:50 p.m. 3 :00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER RECEIVED APR 3 0 zoor APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 2007 -Action Item DIRECTOR'S REPORT - Information Item TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON PUBLIC COMMENT Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Parks and Open Space Commission Agenda. Items will be heard by the Commission without return comment. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record. 5. CALENDAR REVIEW- Information Item 6. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN - Information Item 7. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - Information item Commissioners may speak briefly about items of interest to the Commission that do not appear on the agenda. No action may be taken on any items. 8. STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP 9. ADJOURN Phil Paisley, Chairperson Parks and Open Space Commission Sharon McNamee, Director of Parks and General Manager of the Marin County Open Space District ~rI ~JI .,..,. ..... .... ..... - In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance (i.e. auxiliary aids or services) in order to participate in this public meeting, please contact the Senior Secretary of the Department of Parks and Open Space by calling (415) 499-6387 (voice) or (415) 499-6172 (TTY) at least five business da s rior to the meetin . The agenda is available on the Internet at: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/PK/main/pos/a2enda.cfm PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION AGENDA FOR MAY 3, 2007 . -r BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF MARIN SPECIAL MEETING Monday, May 7, 2007 Room 324 A, Marin County Civic Center NOTICE IS GIVEN that President Steve Kinsey, Marin County Board of Supervisors, has called a special meeting of the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Monday, May 7, 2007. The meeting will be held in Room 324 A, Civic Center, San Rafael, California. The business to be transacted at the special meeting consists of one matter described below. AGENDA 2:30 p.m. Convene in Open Session (in Room 324 A) Convene in Closed Session 1. Appointed Department Head evaluation (District Attorney) pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Reconvene in Open Session (in Room 324 A) Announcement from Closed Session. Copies of this notice have been hand delivered or sent via facsimile to all members of the Board of Supervisors and media outlets who have requested notice of special meetings. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~ rI ".,. ..... .... .~ ~ ri American sign language interpreters may be requested by calling (415) 499-6172 (TTY) or (415) 499-7331 (voice)' at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon written request. The agenda is available on the Internet at httD:/Iwww.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AaMn/cvbaanda.htm The audio portion of Board meetings is broadcast live over the Internet at http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/BS/audio/index.cfm. A copy of the agenda will be faxed upon request by dialing (415)-499-6060 and entering "181" after the brief introductory message. AGENDA FOR MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIGEST K. Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting. AGENDA Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center 9:00 a.m. 1. Workshop to provide status report concerning Parks and Open Space and Countywide Wildfire Management strategic planning efforts. (To be conducted in Room 324 A, with supporting informational materials will be made available at the time and location of the meeting.) 10:00 a.m. 2. Board of Supervisors' matters. 3. Administrator's report. 4. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Board of Supervisors' agenda. 5. Consent Calendar A (Items CA-1 through CA-6) ("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board and do not exceed $500,000 in cost.) 6. Supervisor Kinsey requesting presentation from the Marin Association of Realtors regarding trends and developments in local real estate. 7. Supervisor Kinsey requesting approval of a letter, to Senator Dianne Feinstein regarding management of Drake's Bay Estero. 8. Supervisor Brown requesting the Child Care Commission to provide an update on childcare issues throughout the County. ~ rI ...-- ..... .... ..... - ~ ri All County public meetings are conducted in accessible locations. If you require American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices or other accommodations to participate in this meeting, these may be requested by calling (415) 499-7331 (voice) or (415) 499-6172 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents used in this meeting are available in accessible fonnats upon written request. The agenda is available on the Internet at htto:/Iwww.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AaMn/cvbaanda.htm The Board meeting is broadcast live over the Internet at htto:/Iwww.co.marin.ca.us/deots/BS/Archive/Meetinas.cfm A copy of the agenda will be faxed upon request by dialing (415)-499-6060 and entering "181" after the brief introductory message. ; ,. )t. .. . 9. Supervisor Arnold requesting resolution proclaiming May 2007 as "Older Americans Month. II 10. Request from the Health and Human Services Director to authorize President to execute amendment to Master Contract with various providers for Community Mental Health Services, increasing the contract maximum by $100,000 for a total maximum amount of $750,000. Recommended action: Approve. 11. Hearing: Request from the Community Development Agency to conduct a public hearing for comment on the FY 2007 Consolidated Plan Amendments (including FY 2007 projects) for the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Recommended actions: Conduct a public hearing and consider (a) approving the Consolidated Plan Amendments and related documents as detailed in staff report dated May 8, 2007; (b) adopting resolution authorizing staff to submit the Consolidated Plan amendments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("Huon); and (c) announcing that copies of the Consolidated Plan and related program documents are available from the Community Development Agency. 12. Appointments: a. Personnel Commission One At-Large vacancy due to the resignation of Mark Ginalski and up to three vacancies for Alternate. members, pursuant to Personnel Management Regulation ("PMR") 3.1. Applications have been received from Mark Ginalski (to serve as an Alternate), Linda Kay Malone, and Janet McAllister. Recommended action: Make up to three (3) appointments (requires 4/5 vote). b. Wildlife and Fisheries Committee One vacancy representing Commercial Fishermen due to the resignation of Josh Churchman. An application has been received from James McCormick. Recommended action: Make appointment. c. Workforce I nvestment Board One vacancy representing a 1-Stop Partner due to the resignation of David Buccheri. Recommended action: Schedule appointment for July 10, 2007. 11 :00 a.m. 13. Hearing: Ordinance accepting the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training ("POST") requirements for Peace Officers in the Special Investigations Unit ("SIU") of the Department of Health and Human Services. Recommended actions: Conduct scheduled public hearing and consider adopting ordinance. Recess as the Board of Supervisors Marin County BOS Agenda 2 5/8/2007 Convene as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors 14a. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Open Space District Agenda. Convene as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors in Closed Session (in Room 324 A) 14b. Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of Potential Cases: One (1). Reconvene in Open Session as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors Announcement from Closed Session (To be made in Room 324 A). Adiourn as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors Reconvene as the Board of Supervisors (in Room 324 A) 15. Closed Session: a. Instructions to labor negotiator (Human Resources Director) regarding all bargaining units pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. b. Conference with legal courJsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of Case: In Re Marriage Cases 49 Cal.Rptr.3d 675, Review Granted, Previously published at: 143 CaI.App.4th873. Reconvene in Open Session Announcement from Closed Session. ********************** CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuah CA-6) ("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 agreement with BMI Imaging Systems, in the amount of $109,441, for the digital conversion of microfilmed official records. CA-2. Board of Supervisors: a. Supervisor Kinsey requesting resolution commending Barbara Lee upon her retirement from Image for Success. b. Supervisor Arnold requesting resolution proclaiming the week of May 11-18, 2007, as "Affordable Housing Week." CA-3. County Administrator: Authorize President to execute amendment to agreement with the Novato Youth Center, increasing the contract by $5,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $55,000, to support construction costs associated with the Novato Youth Wellness Collaborative capital project. Marin County BOS Agenda 3 5/8/2007 CA-4. Health and Human Services: NOTE: Agreements in items CA-4a and CA-4b are renewals of existing agreements that were included in and funded in the FY 2006-07 budget. a. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with Prins, Williams & Associates, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $48,654, for data and system analysis consultation services. b. Authorize President to execute FY 2006-07 agreement with Marin AIDS Project, in the amount of $27,771, to provide support services to Hepatitis C- positive residents. CA-5. Public Works: a. Request to award contract to lowest responsive bidder, RE Corporation of Santa Rosa,CA, in the amount of $166,903 with a $17,000 contingency, for the Marin County Garage Mechanical Improvements Project. (Project No. CAP-92533-01 ) b. Request to award contract to lowest responsive bidder~ John Hope Construction of Inverness, CA, in the amount of $456,000 with a $60,000 contingency, for the pt. Reyes Public Facility Project. (Project No. CAMS- 2407) c. Approve temporary closure of Gary Way in Fairfax on Sunday, June 3, 2007, from 1 :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the Oak Manor Homes Association Annual Picnic. d. Approve issuance of a Purchase Order to AT&T of San Ramon, CA, in the amount of $39,705.60, for the annual maintenance agreement fees for maintaining the Cisco core networking equipment supported by the Marin County Information Services and Technology Department. e. Approve purchase of three (3) replacement vehicles, in the total amount of $42,309.49, from The Hertz Corporation of South San Francisco, CA, for use by various departments. CA-6. Tax Collector: Request to approve list of tax-defaulted properties, as detailed in staff report dated May 8, 2007, for sale at a public auction. (Auction date to be determined.) Marin County BOS Agenda 4 5/8/2007