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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2007-11-30 ~ TOWN COUNCIL WEEKL YDIGEST Week of November 26. - 30, 2007 Tiburon 1. Memo from Scott Anderson - Resignation of Kirk Lindgren 2. Memo from Scott Anderson - MMWD Desalinization Project DEIR 3. Letter from Dan Watrous - Soroko DEIR 4. Thank You - Prayer Group Use of Fountain Plaza Agendas & Minutes 5. Minutes - POSC - January 9, 2007 6. Minutes - POSC - April 10, 2007 7. Agenda - Design Review Board - December 6,2007 8. Meeting Cancellation - Town Co~ncil-12/19/07 & 1/2/08 Regional a) Invitation - Meet the Artist Reception - Shirley Hodges - 12/5/07 * b) C & L Newsletter - Fall 2007 * c) Letter - "No on the Unfair Gambling Deals" * d) Zero Breast Cancer - Newsletter - Fall 2007 * e) Service Matters - ABAG Newsletter - NovJDec 2007 * f) Letter - Homeward Bound of Marin - "Next Key Center" * g) Asthma Coalition of Sonoma County Newsletter * h) Farewell Invitation - San Rafael Council Members Cohen & Phillips * i) The Phoenix - Recycling Industries Newsletter * j) Conference - "Lead-Safe Holidays" - Toy Recalls & Alternatives * k) Letter - WTA Community Advisory Committee - SB 976 1) Letter - MMWD Notice of Availability - DEIR - Desalination Project Agendas & Minutes m) Agenda - Marin Bd of Supervisors - Special Meeting - November 16, 2007 n) Agenda - Marin Bd of Supervisors - November 20,2007 0) Agenda - Marin Open Space District - November 20,2007 p) Agenda - Marin Bd of Supervisors - November 27, 2007 q) Agenda - WTA - December 5, 2007 * Council Only Town of Tiburon DIGEsr . MEMORANDUM ............... ....... ..... ........... SUBJECT: Town Council Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development ~ Resignation of Kirk Lindgren, Building Inspector TO: FROM: DATE: November 29,2007 ................. ... ..................... ... Building Inspector Kirk Lindgren has submitted his resignation to the Town after accepting the newly-created position of Senior Building Inspector with the City of Mill Valley, where he will start work right after the New Year. Kirk has held the position of Building Inspector since April 1999 and has performed thousands of inspections intended to keep Tiburon residents safe and sound. We offer him our sincere thanks for nearly 9 years of Town service and wish him well in his new job. Town of Tiburon MEMORANDUM D1GEsr TO: Town Council FROM: Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development a- SUBJECT: MMWD Desalinization Project Draft EIR DATE: November 28, 2007 The Town has received the attached DEIR notice of availability for the MMWD Desalinization Project. A compact disk containing the DEIR is available for review in the Planning Division. As preliminarily reported to the Town Council a February 2004 memo (attached), the project proposes a 2 million gallon water storage tank (25 feet high and 120 feet in diameter) on Town-owned open space located in unincorporated territory below and to the west (freeway side) of the ridge at the top of Via Los Altos. Three alternative sites (see attached map) for the placement of this water tank are briefly discussed in the DEIR. All three sites were only lightly studied, on the basis that environmental impacts would either be greater or no different than for the preferred location on Town-owned land. The DEIR concludes that substantial grading would be necessary to construct the tank, but that the impacts of the grading could be mitigated. The DEIR concludes that visual impacts of the tank would not be significant. A photo-simulation is attached. The DEIR states that the water tank use is incompatible with the established open space land use for the site, and states that "MMWD would mitigate the loss of this property with the purchase or development [sic] of another property to be kept in Open Space. Such mitigation would ensure that no net loss of Open Space would result." Staff notes that the mitigation measure for this impact mentions working only with the Marin County Open Space District toward an "exchange" of open space land to off-set the loss. Town staff will comment accordingly. It seems probable that if the project proceeds as described in the DEIR, MMWD will need to condemn the amount of Town property necessary for the tank and any access roads leading to it, as well as condemn or secure a release of the reversionary interest held by La Cresta Associates, the former owner that dedicated the land to the Town for open space purposes. Please let me know directly if there is any interest by the Council in having this item placed on a future agenda or in receiving a presentation by MMWD on this project or its effects on Tiburon. MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY Draft Environmental Impact Report Marin Municipal Water District Desalination Project Date: November 19, 2007 To: Interested Parties From: Marin Municipal Water District 220 N ellen Avenue Corte Madera, CA 94925 Subject: Draft Environmental Impact Report Marin Municipal Water District Desalination Project This is to advise that Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD), acting as lead agency, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) to identify potential environmental impacts that might result from this proposed project. MMWD is forwarding the DEIR to appropriate agencies and interested parties for review and comment in compliance with the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR), section 15087. The DEIR and supporting studies are available for review at the office of MMWD. Electronic copies of these documents are also available on the District's website at www.marinwater.org. In an effort to reduce the use of paper, free copies of the DEIR are available from the District on CD-ROM. To request a CD-ROM please contact Eric McGuire at 415-945-1586. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION. Marin Municipal Water District Desalination Project. A desalination plant is proposed that could ultimately supply up to 15 MGD. As currently envisioned, the project would be constructed in phases. The first phase would construct a 5 MGD facility. A 5 MGD facility would provide supplemental water supply, particularly during drought years, but would not completely balance projected supply and demand. In 2025, a continued imbalance of approximately 2,100 acre-feet of demand is projected, compared to supply available, even with a 5 MGD facility. MMWD has a number of options to make up this shortfall, one of the most promising of which is conservation. In June 2007, MMWD adopted a Water Conservation Master Plan, which defines a roadmap for augmenting MMWD's existing conservation programs and forecasts demand reductions that could result from successful implementation of these programs. These conservation programs are analyzed in this document as a supplement and an alternative to a desalination facility. Subsequent phases could add capacity to the facility for an ultimate capacity of 15 MGD. The desalination plant would take "raw water" or "feed water" from San Rafael Bay and subject it to various forms of treatment to produce drinkable (potable) water. Treatment would involve a "pretreatment" phase to remove solids from the raw water, then desalination using RO technology, followed by "post treatment" of desalted water to produce drinking water with taste and other characteristics comparable to that currently provided to MMWD's customers. The RO process would produce "permeate" or "product water" for drinking, and saline "concentrate" or "brine" that would be discharged back into San Rafael Bay. The desalination plant would be located on MMWD-owned land near Pelican Way in the City of San Rafael, California. Bay water would be piped from an intake at the end of a newly refurbished Marin Rod & Gun Club pier near the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Pretreatment of raw water to remove solids would generate sludge. This sludge would be hauled for disposal at Redwood Landfill in northern Marin County. Implementation of the proposed project would include the following major process and construction components: . Raw water intake system . Raw water pretreatment system . Reverse osmosis system . Post treatment and disinfection . Brine disposal . Plant site facilities and improvements . Delivery of product water LOCATION. The proposed desalination plant would be located on MMWD-owned land at Pelican Way in San Rafael. The raw water intake would be at the 'end of a rebuilt Marin Rod & Gun Club pier, north of the west end of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Raw water would be piped west under existing roads to the desalination plant site. Desalination brine would be piped to CMSA's existing treated effluent outfall for discharge to the Bay. Suspended material in the feedwater would be removed by filters and trucked to Redwood Landfill in northern Marin County for disposal. The in-system improvements, including pipelines, pumps, and tanks, generally follow Highway 101 from Mill Valley in the south to North Redwood Drive in the north (north of Freitas Parkway) in Marin County. SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ANTICIPATED AS A RESULT OF THE PROJECT. Significant impacts identified in the DEIR that could not be eliminated or reduced to a less-than- significant level by mitigation measures imposed by MMWD are stated below. . The final determination of significance of impacts and of the feasibility of mitigation measures will be made by MMWD's Board as part of their certification action for the EIR. The follow.ing significant and unavoidable impacts were identified that would result from development of the proposed project: Aesthetics - Project development would degrade the visual character of San Quentin Ridge. Noise - Project construction would temporarily increase ambient noise levels during the construction period. The project site is not on any list of hazardous waste facilities, land designated as hazardous waste property, and is not a hazardous waste disposal site or any other site that would qualify for listing under Government Code Section 65962.5,' PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD. The public review period for this DEIR is 120 days, which began on November 8, 2007 and ends on March 6, 2008. Comments on the DEIR must be submitted by 4:30 P.M. on March 6, 2008. Please submit comments to: Eric McGuire, . Environmental Coordinator, Marin Municipal Water District, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. Comments may also be sent via email to desalinationeir@marinwater.org. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DEIR. The first of at least two public hearings on the DEIR will be held on December 17, 2007 beginning at 6:30 P.M. The public hearing will be held at: Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, Manzanita Room, San Rafael, CA. (This is part of the Marin County Civic Center Exhibit Hall complex near the auditorium) Subsequent hearing(s} will be noticed when scheduled. 2 Town of Tiburon MEMORANDUM ... .... ..... .............. .......... ..... ... TO: Mayor & Members of the Town Council Planning Commission FROM: Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development ~ SUBJECT: MMWD Water Tank for Desalinization Project DATE: February 9, 2004 Staff of the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) recently met with Planning Manager Dan Watrous and me to provide a preview of MMWD's plans for construction of a water desalinization plant along the San Rafael shoreline of San Francisco Bay. MMWD is apparently beginning work on the environmental impact report (EIR) for the desalinization plant project. MMWD staff indicated that in addition to the desalinization plant itself, a network of new water distribution lines and new water tanks will be required. This includes perhaps two large water tanks on San Quentin Ridge and one large tank in Southern Marin. The Southern Marin water tank would be approximately 30 feet high, 130 to 150 feet in diameter, and would have a capacity of 2 to 3 million gallons. For comparison purposes, the water tank at 99 ~ Mount Tiburon has a capacity of 0.5 million gallons, while the tank off Spring Lane has a 1.5 million gallon capacity (with a doubling of capacity now underway with a second tank). MMWD is considering five sites in Southern Marin for this tank (see attached drawing). Site 48 is located on property within unincorporated County of Marin territory, but which is owned (as dedicated open space) by the Town of Tiburon. Nearby Site 4A is located in Corte Madera and Sites 1-3 are located on the west side of U. S. Highway 101. MMWD staff has indicated that Site 48 may be identified as the "project" water tank, with the other four sites analyzed as "alternatives" to the project in the EIR. Town staff advised MMWD staff that visual and access issues would be most closely scrutinized. While the tank would probably be visible only from a tiny part of Tiburon (the ridge-top and the end of Via Los Altos), it could potentially have much greater visual impacts from areas outside of the Town limits. Town staff also provided MMWD staff with a copy of the open space dedication instrument, including the reversionary clause and the "undeveloped, open and unimproved land" limitations stipulated in the dedication. The approximately 55-acre parcel in question was dedicated to the Town by the developers of the La Cresta (Tiburon Crest) Subdivision in 1982. Staff will keep the Council advised as to any new information on this matter as it arises. Cc: Town Manager Planning Manager '~"'-, 'Y", \ \ --.-_._-._'.~.._-"--- I (~,'JS---7 /, '. ~ It \ {~J'S ~ \ CMSA Outfall J o Ql Gi ~ ..l<: III Qj E III Z ::!: D.. ~ t: N ~ o o ~ ~ in Qj ro o ~ C::::,~ Legend D Plant Site & Pumping Station El Proposed Tank Site . Alternative Tank Site EJ Alternative Plant Site Proposed Pipeline - Alternative Pipeline (Reach 4) - Alternative Intake Location - Major Roadways - Minor Roads D City Boundaries r I L__} .,__1f S x Lt) cOl ~ Marin Rod & i Gun Club Pier (Intake) ~I u Ql '0- n: QlI ,~ ro E Ql ~I ~ i' Cl u::: ~ o is x ;; I I ~I ~ ::!: ::!: (i) &l 'j2' g, .:..i c: o ~ o c. 5 () Miles ~ ::::> ~ $::a ;: ~ ... ~ ~ .... fI.l ~ -= a (/ pj! ,_J.J'L.. MILL VALLEY ~ " MMWD Desalination Project Figure Alternative Project Features 6-1 26814346 4.1 AESTHETICS Proposed Tank NOTE: The Corte Madera Del Presidio development in Corte Madera is in the foreground. MMWD Desalination Project Simulation of Ridgecrest A Tank Viewed From Sonora Way FIGURE 4.1-7 26814346 MMWD Desalination Project Draft EIR 4.1-13 04.01_ Aesthetics.doc\S- NOV -07\OAK ./ / -./;/' Town ofTiburon · 1505 Tiburon Boulevard. Tiburon, CA 94920. P. 415.435.7373 F. 415.435.2438 · www.ci.tiburon.ca.us Office of Community Development Department/(415) 435-7393 !f1'G Ir ; 1 ",,~ ,t A;.~,!' Ii ,lei," j~I'~J, ,',,''''' ~/'" f} 4-r;j: November 20, 2007 Tim Haddad Environmental Coordinator Marin County Community Development Agency Planning Division ' 3501 Civic Center Drive, Rm. 308 San Rafael, CA 94903 RE: Sorokko Draft: Environmental Impact Report Dear Tim, Thank you for giving the Town of Tiburon the opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Sorokko property. Our comments on the DEIR are as follows: 1. We disagree with the conclusion of the DEIR that the removal of trees associated with the project and its mitigation measures would less this impact to a less than significant level. The DEIR does not indicate the final number of trees that would be removed if the mitigation measures are imposed, but states that 430 trees would still need'to be removed for fire hazard reduction. This tree removal would not appear to "preserve the main oak woodland on the site;" would be consistent with Goal 1-3 of the Paradise Drive Visioning Plan to "preserve trees... that contribute to the area's rural appearance;" and would be inconsistent with Tiburon General Plan Policy OSC-33 to preserve protected trees, tree stands and tree clusters "to the maximum extent feasible." The extensive tree removal would also contribute to potential soil erosion, and should be addressed under Impact 4.1-8. 2. The Town strongly supports the recommended Mitigation Measure 4- 11-8.1 to connect the project to the public sewer system, as the septic system proposed for the project would not only be inconsistent with the ongoing pattern of development in the vicinity, but would also substantially contribute to the removal of trees on the site. 3. The visual impacts of the lengthy retaining walls described on Page 3- 11' need to be addressed. 4. Table 4.0-1 needs to be updated to reflect the most recent submittals for the Ling Precise Development Plan (3 dwelling units, not 5) and Parente Precise Development Plan (2 dwelling units, not 3), . I .:-. ~ 0 f TIe v ~~ O~E' ~~ I- ',*-" r ~___ .-4 . .,~ , ~ ~, . t';~ ~~~,~ ,,~ :::- ~/\O ('~~~~ ,Ot ~ o.~.-"- (.. ~ . Iitv/A \~ . J . 1. .... Tom Gram Mayor Jeff Slavitz Vice.M:~yor l'v,liles ,Berger Councihneriiber Alice.Fred.ericks Councilmember . . . '., -.".,. eo ill . . . . Paul Smith Councilmember Margaret A. Curran Town Manager Marin County Community Development Agency November 20, 2007 Page 2 of 2 5. The Town strongly supports the recommended Mitigation Measure 4.8- A.2 to limit the size of new homes on the site, but would encourage a lower maximum floor area for consistency with the size of other homes in the vicinity. 6. Mitigation Measure 4.8-C.3 encourages that the scale of the residence on Parcel 1 "avoid a massive appearance when seen from the bay," although this dwelling would be much more visually prominent from Paradise Drive, as indicated by the project simulation of this residence. A similar mitigation measure should be imposed for the views from Paradise Drive, with clear direction given as to how this mitigation measure would be enforced through the design review process for a home on this lot. 7. The buffers proposed to protect the area of Marin western flax adjaCent to adjacent to the driveway access for Parcels 3, 4 and the Remainder Parcel would likely be inadequate to protect this site during or after construction. The driveway should be relocated to increase the long- term buffer of all construction and residential uses for this plant population. 8. The Town encourages approval of the Reduced Density Alternative, which would be more consistent with the pattern of recently approved development (including the Tiburon Glen project, which approved 3 homes on 26 acres). Thank you once again giving us the opportunity to comment on this DEIR. Please call me at (415) 435-7393 if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, JleA~ Daniel M. Watrous Planning Manager ...... . I .s ~ .~. f!lll v ",I.. ~:.^ ~~~ -. ('I\~~~!<:t y\~::::-,- ~~'O ("'....A'~.... .'.':. o~Nnc\~c.' ~. I . If. t) ~ ~ t' f t ~ t ~ ::[ ~ J F ~, ~ ~~, v. ~ ,..( ~ ~ . .< ffi g l<\ " ". ~ \ ~ ~ !~~~ J~~ f~l ~~~)~ ~V~ ~j~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , f' l ~ ~ ~l:i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . ~~ ~ ~ ~ "~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~.! ~ 5. APPROVED PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION DfGEsr MINUTES NO. 214 January 9, 2007 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD CALL TO ORDER Chair Chris Wand called the regular meeting of the Parks and Open Space Commission to order at 6:04 P.M., Tuesday, January 9,2007 in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: . Chair Wand, Commissioners McMullen, Lindqvist and Canter ABSENT: Vice Chair Zender was delayed and arrived at 6: 1 O. EX-OFFICIO: Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Nick Nguyen II. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None III. STAFF AND COMMISSION BRIEFING None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES of December 12, 2006 (No. 213) approved with the following changes: II. line 3, delete 'south of the Knoll' and insert "of the drainage gully" III. line 1, after items add "D", and delete' and H' line 8, change "will replacement' to "will be replaced" page 2, line 7, to individually visit line 8, delete 'dissented' insert "abstained' V. B. page 2: Change to one table and seats line 5, Change to "table's relocation to the site" V.C. line 6, delete 'of insert "around" V.H. line 8, delete 'sign for playground fundraising' and insert "commemorative tile with a rock-mounted plaque. " M/S 5-0 to approve Minutes No. 213 as amended. v. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Tiburon Peninsula Foundation's Proposal to maintain Blackie's Pasture/ Trees Commissioners McMullen and Lindqvist indicated they were members of a 2003 subcommittee which addressed this same set of trees. At the time, there was a general agreement that the Foundation would work with POSC and the community regarding their care. He opined that the December 2006 Moritz report's findings/recommendations were reasonable and in keeping with the earlier understanding regarding their care. Commissioner Canter did not recall such an agreement and expressed concern these matters seem to repeat themselves every two years or so. She referred to a controversy three years ago as to maintenance of a resident's view. The Commissioner also reported on her two visits in early January 2007 when she noted the very healthy specimens of Cypress trees one of which had its lower branches lightly pruned. Commissioner Lindqvist spoke of the earlier subcommittee's concern that Cypress trees are fast growing, would be too close to utility lines and were impinging into the parking lot. She opined that the cypress have become a serious visual obstruction at the entrance of Blackie's parking lot. She was under the impression that certain designated cypress' heights were to be maintained by the Town but no report was ever received about this. This Commissioner also referred to the proposal's description of unsuitable trees and she recommended lower growing vegetation. Commissioner Zender reminded the Commission that the Tree ordinance established residents' views when they first occupy a residence. Director Nguyen noted that the Community Development assessment of the application indicated that they were not heritage trees and supported the application as it relates to the Ordinance. Larry Smith was invited to speak to the proposal. He affirmed that the cypress had not been part of a planned planting and noted that the trees were expected to grow another 10-20 feet. The Tiburon Peninsula Foundation proposal's intent is to return the pasture to its original design, remove the threat of view blockage, and clear impingement on the utility wires. He opined that the trees were probably volunteers self started in the mulch brought to the area. He also commented that the work was going to be done pro bono but that the chipping/removal would probably have to be paid for. Later, he indicated that the trimming/removal/clean-up will be done at the same time as the replacement plantings. The plan will entail a ratio of 2 fifteen gallon trees to replace the three Monterey Ash. He is hopeful the project can be completed this season and stated that there is $2,000 set aside and neighbors' pledges if more is needed. A general discussion regarding the types and attributes of the established and proposed replacement trees ensued. M/S McMullen/Zender 4-1 (Canter dissented) to accept the Tiburon Peninsula Foundation proposal and execute the plan. B. Tree Management Plan for Knoll's Grove of Eucalyptus Trees Director Nguyen explained that this was an agenda item because the Moritz report was received just before the 12/12/06 meeting began and that there'd been no time to review it. He indicated the agenda had been properly noticed. The Commission agreed to discuss the matter. Director Nguyen pointed out that in prior POSC meetings there had been approval of trimming and of Public Works staff selecting those trees and secondary growth which should be trimmed. He noted that POSC is being asked for their recommendation of the management of the Knoll's eucalyptus trees. He pointed out that historically these are contentious issues in Tiburon and indicated that it would be well to have some public testimony so there would be a consensus. Additionally, there is a need for a Town Council budget amendment to pay for it. The public was asked for comment. Henry Broderick, 20 Rowley Circle, was present and spoke about the importance of the trees south of McKegney Green as he sees them being the entry point for the Town. He referred to the May 2006 Marin Tree Service report's emphasis on tree preservation which he disagrees with as he is strongly in favor of precise designation of those trees which need trimming and/or removal. Commissioner Zender pointed out that Superintendent Davenport has been designated to oversee the trimming project and that he is expected to be on site when the work is done. She noted the Moritz Report has outlined the safety issues well. Commissioner McMullen considers the trees to be heritage; however, he defers to the Superintendent for decisions about necessary removal. He supports secondary growth removal. The Commissioner likes opening up the area to recreational use, nicer appearance, and, most importantly, maintenance of safety. Commissioner Canter agreed and urged that the Superintendent be given full rein to safety manage the growth of the Eucalyptus. Commissioner Lindqvist found the report to be thorough and satisfied that it was conducted by an independent arborist who would not be doing the work. She pointed out that the section of the tree that fell in May 2006 had been growing at an odd angle and was rotted at the bottom. Commissioner Wand said he had spent 3 hours in the field reviewing the Knoll area and was in complete agreement with the Moritz Report. Further, he agrees the Superintendent should make the decisions keeping in mind to do as much and possibly less than the Report recommends. Director Nguyen indicated he will have the Superintendent do what he can on this project to make it cost effective; however he will be mindful of Public Works resources of time. Anticipated costs are $5-10,000 based on the bids received for trimming 9 trees. MIS CanterlWand (4-0), [Zender recused herself due to possible appearance of a conflict of interest] to have DPW Staff use their judgment in implementing the December 12, 2006 Moritz Report recommendations. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM. ~~ \~~ CHRISTOPHER WAND, HAIR Parks & Open Space Commission ATTESA\ -6 .// <LAj ~/ NICHOLAS T. NGUYEN, SECRETARY ,. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION DIG ~(\~ VI APPROVED MINUTES NO. 215 April 10, 2007 6:00 P.M. REGULAR METING TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD CALL TO ORDER Chair Christopher Wand called the regular meeting of the Parks and Open Space Commission to order at 6:04 P.M., Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Wand, Commissioners Zender, McMullen and Lindqvist ABSENT: Commissioner Canter EX-OFFICIO: Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Nick Nguyen II. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None III. STAFF AND COMMISSION BRIEFING None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR MIS 4-0 to approve Minutes of December 12,2006 (No. 213) with the following changes: II. line 3, delete 'south of the Knoll' and insert "of the drainage gully" III. line 1, after items add "D", and delete 'and H' line 8, change "will replacement' to "will be replaced" page 2, line 7, to individually visit line 8, delete 'dissented' insert "abstained' V. B. page 2, Change to one table and seats line 5, Change to "table's relocation to the site" V.C. line 6, delete 'of insert "around" V.H. line 8, delete 'sign for playground fundraising' and insert "commemorative tile with a rock-mounted plaque. " MIS 4-0 to approve Minutes No. 214 as amended per written submission by Commissioner Lindqvist V. A. para. 1, line 4: Change to Tiburon Peninsula Foundation's para. 3, line 8: Delete also referred to the proposal's description of unsuitable trees; insert after vegetationfor the berms around the car park. para. 5, line 10: Delete "a ratio of'. v. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Broom Remov,al from Open Space Alison Pence, 70 Granada Dr., Corte Madera, presented for Tiburon resident (Ill Hacienda Drive) Botanist Eva Buxton's new letter of April 7, 2007 along with earlier submitted exhibits V.B. p.l&2. Their main points are that since open space has been acquired through the Open Space Bond Fund in the 1973 to 1983 decade, an urgent need has developed to maintain the areas particularly because of the presence of endangered plants. The Middle Ridge which spans both sides of Gilmartin Drive; the portion located to the west of the Hacienda Drive fire road, between Hacienda Drive and Gilmartin, is of specific concern because it includes serpentine soils which are home to three Federally and State-listed threatened and endangered species, Tiburon black jewel flower (Streptanthus niger), Tiburon paint brush (Castilleja affinis ssp. neglecta), and Marin dwarf flax (Hesperolinon congestum). There are approximately 400 paint brush plants in this area and they are only ones which exist in the world. At the same time, non-native French broom and Pampas grass have invaded the area and are rapidly spreading into the rare plant habitat, and, on the Middle Ridge, into sensitive serpentine grassland. The paint brush are the most impacted/threatened by these non-natives. The Serpentine crops out also on the southern portion near Old St. Hilary's Church and on Ring Mountain. Ms Pence and Buxton opine that because the above listed flowers are so severely threatened a concerted effort is immediately needed by the Town and a work crew to remove the large plants with appropriate equipment. Ms. Pence suggests the immediate low cost remedy of developing a management plan so the land can be ensured and enjoyed for generations. However, more immediately, she urges signage which warns of the sensitive habitat and accordingly directs hikers with their dogs to remain on the trails. The signage would be placed at the Hacienda and A venida Miraflores entrances into the Open Space areas. They are also suggesting that a fence be raised to encircle the most sensitive locations. Commissioner Wand spoke of his hiking a few days earlier in the area with Ms. Buxton and Pence, and confirmed their analysis of the endangered situation. He noted the many aspects of developing a management plan but says he considers it of the utmost importance. Commissioner Lindqvist reported on the past removal of broom by the Boy Scouts and the Boom Busters Group; Public Works took away the debris. The present encroachment of the non-natives on the area would require education of the people doing the extracting. Commissioner McMullen would like to direct Staff to work on a management plan while also considering its Town budget impact, available grant monies, and management of volunteer groups. To this recommendation, Director Nguyen replied he had requested that open space management be reviewed for the 2007-08 fiscal year. Further, he suggested that POSC make a recommendation to Town Council. He mentioned the concerns of the agreement as to who was to maintain the space after purchase of open space land. His approach is to have a management plan completed, address the purchase agreement, liability issues, review the inventory of the plants of the area, and to gauge the habitat and costs. He noted that Public Works doesn't have the manpower to maintain the corridor being discussed let alone the 60-70 acre open space area or the crucial fire roads. The eroding fire roads haven't been tended for a number of years. The Director noted the overall cost could approach several million dollars. Commissioner Lindqvist urged Ms. Pence to have marked on a comprehensive map the sensitive areas so that they can easily discerned in the winter season when the broom and grass would most likely be eradicated; she also requested that most advantageous eradication times be noted. Ms. Pence is to pass along this suggestion to Ms. Buxton. Commissioner Zender raised the past existence of the Tiburon Ridge Trail Committee which had seen that signage was posted in various areas over the years. She will research the current status of this subcommittee. MIS Wand/Zender (4-0) To convey to Town Council POSC's recommendation supporting the Budget Item for an Open Space Management Plan. MIS Wand/Zender (4-0) To have Staff review sensitive habitat areas and implement temporary signage. B. Peter Berg Kite Day Commissioner Zender reminded everyone of the event on May 5 at 11 :00. She said all preparation was under control. c. Zelinsky Playground for School-Age Kids Derice Tao, 200 Bay View, Belvedere, and Pam Bonnie, 24 Southridge West, Tiburon, were present to update the commission regarding the subcommittee's progress on the new project establishing a renewed school-age children playground. The committee has three new members: Michele George, Felicia Goldstein and Sunny Lyreck They have developed a budget and a fundraising plan, as well as assessed playground equipment for safety/ADA standards. They are recommending purchase of a new Tire Swing and of a new play structure which would fit the same footprint (27'x 22') of the present playground. They noted that the recently completed Tot Lot with its enhanced landscaping has brought renewed interest to the area. The budget is for $165,000, with the committee raising 55% or $90,000 through tile sales, one to three fundraising events, and soliciting from corporations and foundations. The subcommittee is requesting POSC' s recommendation to the Town Council for this proj ect. Commissioner Wand inquired about the expected life of the equipment; Ms. Tao responded it was 10 years. She also responded to his question about the impact of new government standards that once something is built to code that it does not need to be changed to meet new ones. Commissioner Zender inquired about the past drainage issues, which Ms. Bonnie replied had been rectified with the rebuilding of the tot lot. The commissioner opined it had excellent play value for the cost. She urged that that there be a minimal gap of time between the removal of the old structures and installation of the new. Commissioner Lindqvist raised the issues of ADA usage and access. The surface will be composed of Fibar which compacts to the point it can be walked on and will accommodate wheelchairs. Additionally, the walkway will be in a horseshoe shape to enhance approaching the play structures (see exh. V.C. page 7). MIS ZenderlWand (4-0) to recommend to Town Council approval of the new school-age playground's plan and budget presented at the 4/10/2007 POSC meeting. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM. c~~~k Parks & Open Space Commission ATTEST: ~t ~ ---n__ NICH~AS T~1~UYEN, SECRETARY 74 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA lJ1G~8'" TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD TIBURON, CA 94920 DATE: 12/6/07 MEETING TIME 7:00 P.M. AGENDA NO.: #21 PLEASE NOTE: In order to give all interested persons an opportunity to be heard, and to ensure the presentation of all points of view, members of the audience should: (1) Always address the Chair; (2) State name for the record; (3) State views/concerns succinctly; (4) Limit presentation to three minutes; (5) Speak directly into microphone and (6) All documents submitted at the meeting must first be submitted at the Staff table, to be entered into the record and retained by the Town. If an item is continued, it is the responsibility of interested parties to note the new meeting date. Notices will not be sent out for items continued to a specific date. Any documents produced by the Town and distributed to a majority of the Design Review Board regarding any item on this agenda, including agenda-related documents produced by the Town after distribution of the agenda packet 72 hours in advance of the Board meeting, will be available for public inspection at Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920. A. ROLL CALL: Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Corcoran, Frymier, Glassner and Teiser B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) C. STAFF BRIEFING D. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 1601 Tiburon Blvd. Zelinsky/Bank of America Sign Permit E. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 2. 3 Southridge Drive Peitz New Dwelling F. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 3. 4. 13 Roseville Court Van Dusen 132 Hacienda Drive Milano 5. 6. 17 Venado Drive 3 Parente Road Coomber ChulPark CabanalPoolN ariance AdditionsN ariance CONTINUED TO 12/20/07 Addition/V ariance New DwellingNariances G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #20 OF THE 11/15/07 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING H. ADJOURNMENT **PLEASE NOTE THAT AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER** fJ DIGEsr NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLA TION The regular Town Council Meetings scheduled for December 19,.2007 and January 2, 2008 have been cancelled. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING will be on WEDNESDAY, January 16,2007, in the Town Council Chambers located at 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon CA 94920. "}' (;,7 ;; /..' ..' ..' /1.. ......../ I " , ;/ ," i . .... l~- f.,'" A /A L -"-'f 'c L-? v( DIANE CRANE OPI, TOWN CLERK Posted at Town Hall cc: The Ark and Marin Independent Journal Community Advisory Committee DIGEST I<. tif~fArER' TRAf\fS1T AUTf'=lORJTY November 16, 2007 RECEIVED NOV 1 9 2007 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TJ8URON Subject: SB 976 Clean Up Legislation Dear Governor Schwarzenegger, This letter is a follow up to my September 18 letter, which was written on behalf of the Water Transit Authority's Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) in response to SB 976. We continue to believe that WET A will be most successful if it capitalizes on the work WT A has already done over the last four years and optimizes regional representation and local input. My letter included several suggestions for ensuring the continued development of a well coordinated water transit and ferry emergency response system. We understand that clean up legislation will be introduced in January or February to address suggestions and many other issues that have been raised in response to SB 976. To reiterate our concerns, we urge the clean up legislation to specifically provide for: o A WET A Board that is representative of the 7 counties that make up our region and especially those jurisdictions where a water terminal exists or is proposed; o Retaining some of the existing WT A board members to ensure continuity; and o Continuing a broad based CAC to advise the WET A board on issues affecting the local affected communities, similar to the CAC that has been in place since WT A was established. Thank you again for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you on the progress of the SB 976 clean up legislation. Feel free to contact me bye-mail at dhoward@redwoodcitV.oro or by phone at 650-208-4774. Sincerely, (-~:"~j ..,,". C"? (-~" "" (? t>CZ~-tf Jt--"_-/ fir /.C.("~C.;A ..... -.....~----~ -~~--, Diane Howard Chair, WT A Community Advisory Committee Councilmember, City of Redwood City Co-Chair, Water Transit Advocates of San Mateo County Cc. Steve Castleberry Charlene Haught-Johnson .L. MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY Draft Environmental Impact Report Marin Municipal Water District Desalination Project D1GEsr Date: November 19, 2007 To: Interested Parties From: Marin Municipal Water District 220 N ellen Avenue Corte Madera, CA 94925 Subject: Draft Environmental Impact Report Marin Municipal Water District Desalination Project This is to advise that Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD), acting as lead agency, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) to identify potential environmental impacts that might result from this proposed project. MMWD is forwarding the DEIR to appropriate agencies and interested parties for review and comment in compliance with the CEQA Guidelines, Califomia Code of Regulations '(CCR), section 15087. The DEIR and supporting studies are available for review at the office of MMWD. Electronic copies of these documents are also available on the District's website at www.marinwater.org. In an effort to reduce the use of paper, free copies of the DEIR are available from the District on CD-ROM. To request a CD-ROM please contact Eric McGuire at 415-945-1586. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION. Marin Municipal Water District Desalination Project. A desalination plant is proposed that could ultimately supply up to 15 MGD. As currently envisioned, the project would be constructed in phases. The first phase would construct a 5 MGD facility. A 5 MGD facility would provide supplemental water supply, particularly during drought years, but would not completely balance projected supply and demand. In 2025, a continued imbalance of approximately 2,1.00 acre-feet of demand is projected, compared to supply available, even with a 5 MGD facility. MMWD has a number of options to make up this shortfall, one of the most promising of which is conservation. In June 2007, MMWD adopted a Water Conservation Master Plan, which defines a road map for augmenting MMWD's existing conservation programs and forecasts demand reductions that could result from successful implementation of these programs. These conservation programs are analyzed in this document as a supplement and an altemative to a desalination facility. Subsequent phases could add capacity to the facility for an ultimate capacity of 15 MGD. The desalination plant would take "raw water" or "feed water" from San Rafael Bay and subject it to various forms of treatment to produce drinkable (potable) water. Treatment would involve a "pretreatment" phase to remove solids from the raw water, then desalination using RO technology, followed by "post treatment" of desalted water to produce drinking water with taste and other characteristics comparable to that currently provided to MMWD's customers. The RO process would produce "permeate" or "product water" for drinking, and saline "concentrate" or "brine" that would be discharged back into San Rafael Bay. The desalination plant would be located on ..1 MMWD-owned land near Pelican Way in the City of San Rafael, California. Bay water would be pip~dArofn an intake at the end of a newly refurbished Marin Rod & Gun Club pier near the to RichrT1o.nd-San Rafael Bridge. Pretreatment of raw water to remove solids would generate sludge. .."Fhissludge would be hauled for disposal at Redwood Landfill in northern Marin County. Implementation of the proposed project would include the following major process and construction components: . Raw water intake system . Raw water pretreatment system . Reverse osmosis system . Post treatment and disinfection . Brine disposal . Plant site facilities and improvements . Delivery of product water LOCATiON. The proposed desalination plant would be located on MMWD-owned land at Pelican Way in San Rafael. The raw water intake would be at the end of a rebuilt Marin Rod & Gun Club pier, north of the west end of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Raw water would be piped west under existing roads to the desalination plant site. Desalination brine would be piped to CMSA's existing treated effluent outfall for discharge to the Bay. Suspended material in the feedwater would be removed by filters and trucked to Redwood Landfill in northern Marin County for disposal. The in-system improvements, including pipelines, pumps, and tanks, generally follow Highway 101 from Mill Valley in the south to North Redwood Drive in the north (north of Freitas .Parkway) in Marin County. SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ANTICIPATED AS A RESULT OF THE PROJECT. Significant impacts identified in the DEIR that could not be eliminated or reduced to a less-than- significant level by mitigation measures imposed by MMWD are stated below. The final determination of significance of impacts and of the feasibility of mitigation measures will be made by MMWD's Board as part of their certification action for the EIR. The following significant and unavoidable impacts were identified that would result from development of the proposed project: Aesthetics - Project development would degrade the visual character of San Quentin Ridge. Noise - Project construction would temporarily increase ambient noise levels during the construction period. The project site is not on any list of hazardous waste facilities, land designated as hazardous waste property, and is not a hazardous waste disposal site or any other site that would qualify for listing under Government Code Section 65962.5. PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD. The public review period for this DEIR is 120 days, which began on November 8, 2007 and ends on March 6, 2008. Comments on the DEIR must be submitted by 4:30 P.M. on March 6, 2008. Please submit comments to: Eric McGuire, Environmental Coordinator, Marin Municipal Water District, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. Comments may also be sent via email to desalinationeir@marinwater.org. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DEIR. The first of at least two public hearings on the DEIR will be held on December 17, 2007 beginning at 6:30 P.M. The public hearing will be held at: Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, Manzanita Room, San Rafael, CA. (This is part of the Marin County Civic Center Exhibit Hall complex near the auditorium) Subsequent hearing(s) will be noticed when scheduled. 2 DIGEST IJt fD)~@~~W~rnI mJ NOV 1 6 2007 lW SPECIAL MEETING TOWN ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Friday, November 16, 2007 TOWN OF TI:U;::;ON Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF MARIN 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 Friday, November 16, 2007, to be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center, San Rafael, California. The business to be transacted at the special meeting consists of one matter described below. AGENDA 9:00 a.m. 1. Request to adopt resolution ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency for the County of Marin issued by the Director of Emergency Services on November 9, 2007, and continuing the local emergency for the County of Marin. Recommended action: Adopt Resolution. This will be a public meeting and interested persons may make comments to this Board on the proposed actions. 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. ~ JI ~ JI I "..,. ..... .... ..... - 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 formats upon written request. The agenda is available on the Internet at htto:llwww.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AoMn/cvbaonda.htm The Board meeting is broadcast live over the Internet at htto:llwww.co.marin.ca.us/deots/BS/Archive/Meetinos.cfm A copy of the agenda will be faxed upon request by dialing (415)-499-6060 and entering "181" after the brief introductory message. .at\ DIGESN AGENDA FOR roJ ~NO~ ~ 6 ~ 2~7 ~ ~ MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UlJ ill MARIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONII~ATIORNEY'SOFFICE MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOWNOFTIBURON Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting. AGENDA Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center 9:30 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Housina Authoritv Board of Commissioners 1 a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of October 16, 2007. 1 b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Housing Authority agenda. 1 c. Board of Commissioners' matters. 1 d. Executive Director's Report. 1 e. Presentation of "Big Shot" Awards, recognizing outstanding service of nominated community members and staff. 1f. Request to adopt Marin Housing Authority Personnel Management Regulations, effective January 1, 2008. Recommended action: Approve. 1 g. Authorize Executive Director to issue Request for Proposal ("RFP") for legal services on a fee for service basis related to tenant actions. Recommended action: Approve. 1 h. Authorize the submission of applications for Housing Operating Subsidy to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). Recommended actions: Approve. Adiourn as the Marin County Housina Authoritv Board of Commissioners [5J 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 formats upon written request. The agenda is available on the Internet at htto:/lwww.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AaMn/cvbaanda.htm The Board meeting is broadcast live over the Internet at httD:/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. ~ 10:00 a.m. Convene as the Board of Supervisors 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-11) ("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.) 6. Consent Calendar B (Item CB-1) ("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.) 7. Presentation of Resolution of Commendation to Senator Carole Migden for her work on SB 418 regarding local property tax funding. 8. Request from the County Administrator to approve transfer of $2,000,000 to the County's Affordable Housing Trust Fund for further development of high priority affordable housing opportunities. Recommended actions: Approve actions as detailed in staff report dated November 20,2007. 9. Request from the County Administrator for Board concurrence and adoption of response to 2006-2007 Grand Jury Report "The Disability Retirement Process: Perception and Reality" (May 11, 2007). Recommended actions: Concur in and thereby adopt the response and direct the President to submit the response to the Presiding Judge. 10. Request from the County Administrator to adopt resolution of notice of intention to lease property with option to purchase for the building at 3110 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, in the Health and Wellness Campus. Recommended actions: (a) Adopt resolution setting hearing for December 18, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. for consideration of consummation of lease with an option to purchase property; and (b) instruct clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Lease Property with Option to Purchase. 10:30 a.m. 11. Hearing: Ordinance amending portions of Title 19 of the Marin County Code for the purpose of adopting the 2007 California Building Standards Code, increasing fire sprinkler and energy efficiency requirements and clarifying the County wood stove replacement requirements. Recommended actions: Conduct scheduled public hearing and consider adopting ordinance. Marin County BOS Agenda 2 11/20/20(- 12. Request from the Parks and Open Space Director to approve personnel adjustments related to internal administrative staffing needs. Recommended actions: Approve (a) deletion of 1.0 FTE Administrative Services Associate position (Class #0319); (b) addition of 1.0 FTE Administrative Services Technician position (Class #0318); and (c) related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated November 20, .2007. 13. Request from the Department of Public Works to authorize President to execute amendment to agreement with the Marin Sanitary Service, reflecting a 2.40/0 rate increase for refuse and recycling services in the Ross Valley North Franchise area. Recommended actions: Approve. 11 :00 a.m. 14. Hearing: Ordinance amending Chapters 16.10 and 16.16 of the Marin County Code regarding fees for services provided by the Marin County Fire Department and adopting portions of the California Fire Code, International Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code. . Recommended actions: Conduct scheduled public hearing and consider adopting ordinance. 15. Appointments: a. Wildlife and Fisheries Committee One term expiration representing Conservation. Applications have been received from Ed Baquerizo and Susan Ristow (incumbent). Recommended action: Conduct interviews and make appointment. b. County Service Area ("CSA") #33 - Stinson Beach Two term expirations. Applications have been received from the incumbents, Lance Meade and Ralph Robinson. Recommended action: Make two (2) appointments. c. In-Home Supportive Services (1IHSS") Public Authoritv Governino Board Two term expirations for Consumer representatives. The incumbents, Doris Enberg and Aneice Taylor, have reapplied. Recommended action: Make two (2) appointments. d. Intearated Pest Manaaement (1IPM") Commission Three term expirations as follows: Licensed Pest Control Operator (Kevin Davis, incumbent), District 1 At-Large representative (Pamela Reaves, incumbent), and District 3 At-Large representative (Sandy Ross, incumbent). Recommended action: Schedule appointments for December 11, 2007. e. Maior Crimes Task Force Oversiaht Committee One term expiration for the Board of Supervisors' appointee (Terrence Murphy, incumbent). Recommended action: Schedule appointment for December 11,2007. Marin County BOS Agenda 3 11/20/2007 f. Mental Health Board i. One vacancy representing Public Interest. An application has been received from Dan Leach and a letter dated October 9, 2007, has been received from the Mental Health Board Chair recommending his appointment. Recommended action: Make appointment. ii. One term expiration representing Public Interest (Alan Carr, incumbent). Recommended action: Schedule appointment for December 11, 2007. g. Tam Desion Review Board i. One vacancy due to the resignation of Crystal Barriscale. An application has been received from April Post. Recommended action: Make appointment. ii. One vacancy due to the resignation of Robert Freitas. Recommended action: Schedule appointment for December 4, 2007. h. Workforce Investment Board ("WIB") Two vacancies representing Business. Applications have been received from Craig Nelson and Pat Sorber. Recommended action: Make two (2) appointments. Recess as the Board of Supervisors 11 :15 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors 16a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of October 30, 2007. 16b. Board of Directors' matters. 16c. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Open Space District Agenda. 16d. General Manager's report. 16e. Request to adopt resolution honoring the 35th anniversary of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Recommended action: Approve. 16f. Authorize President to execute Notice of Completion, and take related actions as detailed in staff report dated November 20, 2007, related to the Top Flight Trail Bridge I nstallation Project. Recommended actions: (i) Authorize Notice of Completion; and (ii) approve release of the retention amount of $14,842.10, 35 days after Board action, to W.R. Forde Associates of Richmond. (Project No. 2007-07) Marin County BOS Agenda 4 11/20/2007 16g. Authorize President to execute License Agreement with French Ranch LLC to allow trail improvements, maintenance and public access on property adjacent to the San Geronimo Valley Golf Course. Recommended action: Approve. Adiourn as the Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors Reconvene as the Board of Supervisors 17. 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 counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of potential cases: One or more. c. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of potential cases: One. 1 :30 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session Announcement from Closed Session. 18. Workshop to discuss Capital Projects, priorities, and Facilities Asset Management Planning. (To be conducted in Room 324 A, with supporting informational materials to be made available at the time of the meeting.) CA-1. CA-2. ********************** CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuah CA-11) ("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.) Aud itor -Controller: a. Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007- authorizing temporary transfer of funds, in an amount not to exceed $2,744,000, to the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency for meeting obligations incurred for maintenance purposes for FY 2007-08. b. Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007- authorizing temporary transfer of funds, in an amount not to exceed $800,000, to the Marinwood Community Service District for meeting obligations incurred for maintenance purposes for FY 2007-08. Board of Supervisors: a. Supervisor Adams requesting resolution proclaiming the week of November 26-December 2,2007, as "National Influenza Vaccination Week." b. Supervisor Arnold requesting resolution commending Ernie Gray for his many accomplishments and service to the Novato community. Marin County BOS Agenda 5 11/20/2007 CA-3. CA-4. CA-5. CA-6. c. Supervisor Kinsey requesting resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Council on Alcoholism, and the work of this organization throughout the Bay Area. d. Supervisor Kinsey requesting resolution commending the Marin County Auditor-Controller's Office for receiving the State Controller's "Award for Achieving Excellence in Financial Reporting". Community Development Aqency: Authorize President to execute Third Addendum to agreement with Terrell Watt, increasing the amount by $10,000 for a total contract amount of $200,000 and extending the contract term to December 31, 2007, to provide additional consulting services for the Marin Countywide Plan. County Administrator: a. Authorize President to execute agreement with the Marin Resource Conservation District, in the amount of $100,000, for program support. b. Authorize President to execute agreement with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, in the amount of $40,000, for program support of the Coalition in identifying grant opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle projects, to support the County goals identified in the Marin County Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and to partner with projects that benefit the unincorporated areas of the County. Health and Human Services: NOTE: Agreement in item CA-5c is a renewal of an existing agreement that was included in and funded in the FY 2007-08 budget. a. Authorize President to execute the following FY 2007 -08 subcontract agreements, totaling $685,939, with the following community-based agencies for services to older adults in Marin: (i) Catholic Charities CYO, in the amount of $429,263, for nutrition services; (ii) Jewish Family & Children's Services, in the amount of $230,676, for case management services; and (iii) West Marin Senior Services, in the amount of $26,000, for case management services. b. Authorize President to execute two-year agreement with Buck Institute for Age Research, in the amount of $84,375, to provide laboratory services for the Marin Women's Study ("MWS") breast cancer research project. c. Authorize President to execute FY 2007-08 agreement with Marin Advocates for Children, in the amount of $53,000, to provide training for the prevention of child abuse. Information Services and Technoloqy: Request to approve purchase of scheduling software, in the amount of $153,095, from Tidal Software to support the job scheduling requirements of the new property tax system and of the MERIT financial system. Marin'-"ounty BaS Agenda 6 11/20/2007 CA-7. CA-8. CA-9. CA-10. CA-11 . Parks: Authorize President to execute agreement with John Avots, in the amount of $30,000, for engineering-related work to assist with storm related repair work and construction projects. Probation: Approve request for Discharge of Accountability pursuant to Sections 25257 and 25259 of the Government Code for FY 2006-07 probation fees totaling $47,681. Public Defender: Authorize President to execute First Amendment to the agreement with the State of California, extending the term to 2009, to provide representation in juvenile dependency hearings. Public Works: a. Request to approve assignment of existing corporate hangar site C-403 lease, located at Gnoss Field, from Barney Aldridge (Aldridge Aircraft LLC) to Colin Lind (Hangar C-403, LLC). b. Authorize President to execute Second Addendum to agreement with Sally Swanson Associates, extending the contract term to December 31,2009, .and assigning a new contract manager, to provide assistance with State and Federal laws, regulations and building codes related to accessibility for persons with disabilities. c. Authorize President to execute Notice of Completion for the 2007 Pavement Rehabilitation Program-Phase 2, Northern Region; and approve release of the retention amount of $50,193.69, 35 days after Board action, to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. of Rancho Cordova. (Project No. ER06045b) d. Authorize additional contingency funds, in the amount of $120,000, for the 2007 Pavement Rehabilitation Program - Central Region Resurfacing. (Project No. ER07036) . e. Request to accept Report of Award of Contract for the North San Pedro Road Streetlight Replacement, Garden to La Pasada Project. (Project No. ECMCLD). f. Approve single source four (4) month rental of a Vac-Con Combination Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaner, in the amount of $43,300, from Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Sacramento, CA, for the Department of Public Works Roads Division. g. Authorize President to execute First Addendum to the agreement with Stetson Engineering, Inc., extending the contract term to January 1, 2008, for hydraulic modeling engineering services in Ross Valley, District 2. Sheriff: Request to adopt Resolution No. 2007-_ establishing the Jail Access Fee, in the amount of $242.00, to charge each law enforcement agency with arrest powers in the County, pursuant to Government Code Section 29551 and AB 1805. ~\f BOS Agenda 7 11/20/2007 CONSENT CALENDAR B (Item CB-1) (Four affirmative votes reauired) ("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.) CB-1. Health and Human Services: Request from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services to (a) accept FY 2007-08 award of $25,000 from the California Department of Social Services ("CDSS") for Kinship Support Services Programs ("KSSP") to provide community-based family support services to relative caregivers and their dependent children; and (b) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated November 20, 2007. f Marin County BOS Agenda 8 IJJ~ ~ or) S ~.... AGENDA DIGEST. 0 fD)~@~~W~rm mJ NOV 1 6 2007 l0 TOWN ATTORNEY'S OFFiCE TOWN OF TIBURON Tuesday, November 20, 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Board of Supervisors Chambers Marin County Civic Center 11: 15 a.m. Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting. A. Approval of Minutes from the meeting of October 30,2007. B. Board of Directors' matters. C. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Open Space District Agenda. D. General Manager's report. E. Request to adopt a resolution honoring the 35th anniversary of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Recommended action: Approve. F. Authorize President to execute Notice of Completion, and take related actions as detailed in staff report dated November 20,2007. re;ated tp theTop Fight Trail Bridge Installation Project. Recommended actions: (1) Authorize execution of Notice of Completion; and (2) Release retention amount of $14, 842.10 thirty-five days after Board action to W.R. Forde Associates of Richmond (Project No. 2007-07). G. Authorize President to execute License Agreement with French Ranch LLC to allow trail improvements, maintenenance and public access on property adjacent to the San Geronimo Valley Golf Course. Recommended action: Approve. ~fI I ,,~l 'itl ~ i .~~ ~ ~ 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 Board Agenda is available on the internet at htto:/www.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AQMn/cybaQnda.htm. The Board meeting is broadcast live over the Internet at http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/BS/Archive/MeetinQs.cfm. A copy of the Board of Supervisors agenda will be faxed upon request by dialing (415) 499-6060 and entering "181" after the brief introductory message. OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING ." DIGEST ,. RECEIVED AGENDA FOR NOV 2 6 2007 MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting. AGENDA Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center 10:00 a.m. 1. Presentation of "Employee of the Month" Award, November 2007, to Rosie Hernandez of the Health and Human Services Department. 2. Approval of minutes of the special meeting of November 16,2007. 3. Board of Supervisors' matters. 4. Administrator's report. 5. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Board of Supervisors' agenda. 6. Consent Calendar A (Items CA-1 through CA-7) ("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.) 7. Consent Calendar B (Item CB-1) ("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.) 8. At the req~est of Supervisor Kinsey, request from the County Administrator to support HR 2262, a bill that would update the Mining Law of 1872 and provide funding to clean up abandoned mines, create an abandoned mine reclamation program, and establish environmental standards for hardrock mining on federal land. Recommended actions: Approve. [CJ rI ,.,. ..... .... ~ ~ JI 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://www.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-.,.:. .#!r '\ ... 5. .';: .. 9. Report from the County Administrator on the results of the 2007 Countywide Community Survey. Recommended actions: Accept Report. 10. Request from the Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services Division, to take the following actions related to the development of an improved beach water quality monitoring test: a. Authorize acceptance of grant agreement, in the amount of $848,000, for the Beach Monitoring-Phylochip project; and b. Approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated November 27, 2007. Recommended actions: Approve. 11. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 7.70 of the Marin County Code pertaining to smoking regulations. Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and schedule merit hearing for December 11, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. 12. Hearing: Consideration of a resolution establishing the Alameda del Prado Underground Utility District. Recommended actions: (a) Conduct hearing; (b) consider adopting resolution establishing the Alameda del Prado Underground Utility District; and (c) authorize expenditure of Rule 20A funds to perform the undergrounding of utilities along Alameda del Prado between Alameda de la Loma and Posada del Sol. 13. Request from the County Administrator to adopt resolution establishing retiree health Plan 3 allocation for 2008. Recommended actions: Adopt resolution. 14. Appointments: a. Children and Families Commission One term expiration representing Health and Human Services (Charlene Reid, incumbent). Recommended action: Schedule appointment for December 18,2007. b. Economic Commission One term expiration representing the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership. The incumbent, Marilee Eckert, has reapplied. Recommended action: Make appointment. c. Law Library Board of Trustees Court Executive Officer Kim Turner has requested that the Board of Supervisors appoint an additional member to this Board. An application has been received from Jason Nelson and a memorandum dated November 8, 2007, has been received from Law Library staff recommending his appointment. Recommended action: Make appointment. Marin County BOS Agenda 2 11/27/'Lr: J7 d. Workforce I nvestment Board One vacancy representing Labor due to the resignation of Kris Organ. Recommended action: Schedule appointment for December 11, 2007. 11 :00 a.m. 15. Hearing: Cox Appeal of the Planning Commission's Conditional Approval of the Cox Minor Design Review. 555 McClay Road, Novato. (APN 146-180-44) Recommended actions: (a) Review the administrative record; (b) conduct public hearing; and (c) make determination on Appeal. 16. Closed Session: a. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding consideration of initiating litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(c): Number of potential cases: One (1). Name of case: City of Novato v. North Coast Railroad Authority, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Marin, Case No. 074645. b. Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of potential cases: One. CA-1. CA-2. CA-3. Reconvene in Open Session Announcement from Closed Session. ********************** CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuah CA-7) ("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.) Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Brown requesting resolution recognizing Gloria Simoneaux for her work supporting the well being of homeless children. Community Development Aaencv: Authorize President to execute First Addendum to the agreement with Robert W. Hayes, Architect, extending the contract term to December 31, 2009, and increasing the contract amount by $3,800 for a total of $45,500, for services related to the Toussin Senior Affordable Housing project. County Administrator: a. Authorize President to approve report of delegated agreements executed by the County Administrator during the months of July, August and September 2007. b. Authorize President to execute amendment to agreement with Alcade & Associates, Ltd., providing for payments of $78,000 plus expenses, effective January 1, 2008, for representation services in Washington, D.C. Marin County BOS Agenda 3 11/27/2007 CA-4. CA-5. CA-6. CA-7. CB-1. c. Adopt Resolution No. 2007- continuing the local emergency declaration for the County of Marin, related to the COSCO BUSAN oil spill which created a local environmental disaster, in conformance with Government Code Section 8630. Health and Human Services: NOTE: Agreement in item CA-4b is a renewal of an existing agreement that was included in and funded in the FY 2007-08 budget. a. Authorize President to execute FY 2007-08 agreement with Tarcisio Ching, in an amount not to exceed $32,000, for consultation and training services related to the preparation of Targeted Case Management ("TCM") and mental health cost reports. b. Authorize President to execute FY 2007-08 agreement with the Marin Children and Families Commission, in the amount of $30,000, to provide early childhood health and safety trainings to participants in the Health Advocacy/Health Literacy Initiative. Probation: a. Authorize President to execute agreement with the California Institute for Mental Health ("CIMH"), in the amount of $78,000, to provide clinical training in Multidimensional Family Therapy. b. Authorize President to execute agreement with the California Institute for Mental Health ("CIMH"), in the amount of $70,250, to provide Functional Family Therapy Development Team training. Public Works: a. Approve single source purchase of pharmaceuticals, from Contract Pharmacy Services (CPS) of Warrington, PA, in the amount of $28,780.82, for the Marin County Health and Human Services Detention Medical Department. b. Authorize (i) President to execute Second Addendum to the agreement with Township Building Maintenance, increasing contract by $6,684 for a total contract amount of $400,236, for janitorial services at the Marin Civic Center and Jail; and (ii) Public Works Director to approve annual contract extensions for up to three subsequent years, as detailed in staff report dated November 27, 2007. Treasurer: Request to approve Annual Statement of Investment Policy in accordance with Government Code Sections 53646. CONSENT CALENDAR 8 (Item CB-1) (Four affirmative votes reauired) ("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.) Community Development Aqencv: Request from the Community Development Agency to (a) accept $25,000 grant from the California Department of Health Services, to monitor water quality at beaches around the County; and (b) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated November 27, 2007. Marin County 80S Agenda 'I 11/27/2007 DIGEST ~ WATER TRANSIT AUTHORITY .L JJ.~U U .x._ "11 V'I ~ ~ I ..... INTA RECEIVED NOV 2 1 2007 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Wednesday, December 5,2007 -- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Port Commission Room, San Francisco Ferry Building Ferry Building, Second Floor Committee Room Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Motion to Approve - Minutes of September 12, 2007 meeting 4. Report of CAC Chair Diane Howard A. Recent CAC Activities B. Follow up Activities 5. Update on 58976 A. Review of S8 976 requirements, CEO Steve Castleberry B. Status of Clean-up Legislation, CEO Steve Castleberry 6. Service Updates South San Francisco/Redwood City A Funding, Diane Howard and Pedro Gonzalez B. Terminal Construction packages, John Sindzinski, Manager of Planning and Development Berkelev and Hercules Overview, John Sindzinski, Manager of Planning and Development Antioch Presentation Mr. Victor Carniglia, City of Antioch (invited) Martinez Presentation Mayor Rob Schroeder, City of Martinez (invited) - 1 - ~ j 7. Community Outreach & MarketinQ . Report on Marketing and Community Outreach Activities - Shirley Douglas, wr A Community Relations Manager 8. Next SteDs . Remarks from wr A Board President Charlene Haught Johnson 9. Public Comment A 15-minute period of public comment will be held at the end of the meeting. Please fill out a speaker card. No action can be taken on any matter raised during the public comment period. Speakers will be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes and will be heard in order of sign-up. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FERRIES: Entrance to the Ferry Building Committee room is on the second floor of the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero side of the building. Enter the center doors to access the stairwell. Elevators are also provided. BART/MUNI: Embarcadero Station is 1 1/2-blocks away, at the corner of Market and Beale. CALTRAIN STATION: Approximately a 20-minute walk from 4th and Townsend. Suggest connecting with Muni outbound N-Judah, getting off at Embarcadero Station. GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT: Stops on Fremont, directly across from the Downtown Center. Walk 10 I minutes to Embarcadero, cross Embarcadero and enter Ferry Building PARKING GARAGES: There are many public garages near the Ferry Building around Market Street, but capacity is limited and they can be up to $25 per day. Some charge hourly. Here are some options for parking near the Ferry Building: . Parking is available at the north end of the Ferry Building at the Pier 1/2 and the Washington and Embarcadero Lot directly across from Pier %, also at the 75 Howard Street Garage. . There is usually plenty of metered street parking, however these spaces are $1 per hour and meter maids are strict about ticketing. - 2 - MEETING SUMMARY San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority Community Advisory Committee Meeting Summary CAC List of attendees attached hereto. ATTENDEES: MEETING September 12, 2007 DATE: FROM: Karen Shelver, Board Secretary DATE: December 5,2007 ----. NEXT MEETING: December 5.2007 -10am-12Dm. Location TBD. SF CA The Community Advisory Committee held its meeting on September 12, 2007 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. The meeting began at 10: 15 am. 1. Call to Order and Motion to Approve Minutes of (April 18, 2007) CAC Meeting A motion to approve the April 18, 2007 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Arne Simonsen (Antioch). The motion was seconded by Mr. Pedro Gonzalez (South San Francisco) and the item was approved unanimously. There were neither abstentions nor any opposition. 2. Report of Committee Chair Chair Diane Howard had no report to make. 3. ReDort of WT A CEO Mr. Steve Castleberry reported on SB 976, reviewing the particulars of the bill that is scheduled to pass through the legislature and how it will affect the WfA if it passes. He noted key aspects of the bill including the following: (a) Board of Directors reduction from 11 to 5 members (will have until April 08 to appoint Directors) - 3 appointed by the Governor, 1 appointed by Senator Perata and 1 appointed by Assemblyman Nunez. (b) Broad authority for emergency response (c) Consolidates Alameda and Vallejo ferry operators (d) Places requirements for transportation and emergency response plans (e) New flexibility for implementation of ferry service through RM1 and RM2 funds Mr. Arne Simonsen (Antioch) asked who provided input into the bill. Mr. Castleberry responded that input was given by Senators Torlakson and Perata and the Bay Area Council, as well as from the Wf A. He noted that the Authority was aware of imminent changes to our governing legislation but unaware to what extent those changes would alter the agency. He further noted the legislation, as written, does not specifically include a Community Advisory Committee. He recommended that CAC members write to their representatives to voice concerns related to each member's City's representation. Chair Howard asked if the legislation clarifies the way funds will be distributed in emergency response. Mr. Castleberry answered that the language is generic on the subject, but that a clean up bill has been proposed to clear up ambiguities in this version of the bill. MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER TRANSIT AUTHORITY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY (9/12/07) Mr. Pedro Gonzalez (South San Francisco) expressed concern that each City is adequately represented in the new legislation. Mr. Simonsen asked if they are locked in on the agency's new name. Mr. Castleberry said yes, the name will change. Ms. Jewel Okawachi (Albany) asked if a sample letter to the Governor and Senator Perata could be provided by staff. Chair Howard requested that staff draft and distribute a sample letter for CAC members to respond to the legislation. 4. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION: Spare Vessel update Mr. Charles Walther, Walther Engineering, gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the status of the WT A's spare vessels. Mr. Fred Hansson (San Mateo) asked if the vessels are on schedule for delivery. Mr. Walther answered that they are on schedule with the first vessel due to be delivered August 2008. 5. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION: South San Francisco update Mr. John Sindzinski, WT A, gave a PowerPoint Presentation updating the South San Francisco terminal project. Mr. Gonzalez asked if there will be outdoor seating available. Mr. Sindzinski said there will be some seating for waiting passengers, in particular the disabled and seniors. 6. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION: Berkelev/Albanv update I Mr. Sindzinski gave a PowerPoint Presentation updating the Berkeley/Albany service project. Mr. Hansson asked how a change in ridership is accounted for should Bay Meadows Race Track close and the area get redeveloped. Mr. Sindzinski answered it would be difficult to quantify ridership in such a case. The ridership model is now based on commuters only. Ms. Okawachi commented that in a 3 -2 vote, the Albany City Council voted against pursuing the two Albany sites and noted that the Buchanan site in Berkeley is the best location for emergency response. 7. INFORMATONAL PRESENTATION: Redwood City update Mr. Michael Giari, Port of Redwood City, gave a PowerPoint Presentation updating Redwood City service plans. Mr. Paul Albritton (Sausalito) asked about transit access to the proposed terminal site and to what depth it would be dredged. Mr. Giari answered that shuttle service to the terminal from parking lots is being studied as well as use of an existing rail line during the day. The existing rail line now is only being used at night for freight purposes. He added that dredging would occur at 10 feet at West Point Slough and 12 feet at the dock. He noted that this information has been presented to CCAG, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority and Water Transit Advocates of San Mateo County. Chair Howard added that the ridership estimates will be updated because approximately 1 million square feet of office space near the terminal site is now occupied. 8. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION: Proposition 1B Fundina update Ms. Nina Rannells, WT A, gave an update on Proposition 1 B safety and security program funding. Mr. Albritton asked if GGBHTD is eligible for the Prop 1 B ferry-specific funds. Ms. Rannells responded that SB 88, which identifies the program criteria, specifies that only regional ferry MINUTES (MTG.DA TE) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER TRANSIT AUTHORITY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY (9/12/07) agencies ineligible to receive safety and security funds through the alternative statewide ST A formula program are eligible to receive the special ferry funds. Since GGBHTD is an ST A recipient they will not be eligible to receive the ferry security funds. . Chair Howard introduced WT A Board President, Charlene Haught Johnson, who gave a brief recap of SB 976 and thanked the CAC for its hard work over the years, and hoped that the legislation will be rewritten to allow for the CAC to continue advocating for ferry service. Chair Howard thanked President Johnson and Director Secchitano for their outstanding work on the Board of Directors and mimicked President Johnson's hope to continue with the CAC. 9. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND MARKETING Ms. Shirley Douglas, WT A, gave an update on community outreach and marketing. She noted the following efforts: (a) Newsletter - spotlighting Senator Patty Murray and the recent keel laying ceremony at the Seattle boatyard where the WTA's spare vessels are being built (b) Lunch Bunch ferry events during the summer - highlighting increased ridership during the events and an overall satisfaction with the events (c) Employer Transportation representatives meetings, focusing on building awareness for those who live in the East Bay and commute to South San Francisco 10. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting of the CAC is scheduled for December 5,2007. Mr. Albritton suggested inviting staff from Senators Torlakson and Perata's offices to the December meeting. 11. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 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