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Home My WebLink AboutTC Digest 2008-05-09 "'" ~ TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of May 5 - 9, 2008 Tiburon 1. Letter - Peggy Curran - Del Mar Undergrounding Project Update 2. Memo - Dan Watrous - Synopsis of Town Council/Plan./Design Rev. Wkshp. 3. Memo - Diane Crane Iacopi - Vacancies on Town Boards & Commissions 4. Memo - Diane Crane Iacopi - Updated Town Council Appointments List 5. Letter - Comm.Congregational Church - Event Impact on Neighborhood 6. Letter - H&A Comm. - 2008 Heritage Preservation Award to Chris Morrison 7. Yearly Recap Design Review Submittals - April 2008 8. Monthly Report - Office of Design Review - April 2008 Agendas & Minutes 9. Minutes - H&A Special Meeting - 5/6/08 10. Agenda - Design Review - 5/15/08 Regional a) Letter - City of Larkspur - Resolution Opposing Spraying for LBAM b) Letter - Marin Hazardous Waste - AB 2058 Plastic Bag Litter Reduction Agendas & Minutes c) Agenda - Marin Board of Supervisors - 5/13/08 d) Agenda - ABAG Executive Board - 5/15/08 * Council Only Town ofTiburon · 1505 Tiburon Boulevard. Tiburon, CA 94920 · P. 415.435.7373 F. 415.435.2438 · www.ci.tiburon.ca.us May 5, 2008 ()IG~ ~8-,. Del Mar Valley Property Owners Re: Del Mar Valley Utility Underground District Project Some of you have contacted Town Hall lately asking if there is any news regarding this project. We know it has been some time since our last update. We deferred writing again in the hope that we might soon have definitive news to share, but we have waited long enough and will share what news we have. Unfortunately, the project remains on "hold" as the Town, on the District's behalf, attempts to resolve the current litigation challenging the assessment districts needed to finance the project. You may recall that there are two court challenges. We prevailed on the first, when the Court of Appeals rejected the challenge to the original assessment district. That first case is now pending in the Supreme Court. Briefing by each side has been completed, but we do not yet have a court date. We are pleased to advise you that the Marin Superior Court decided most of the claims in the second case in the District's favor. This left only one cause of action in that case, challenging the validity of a Town agreement with the Reed Union School District (an owner in the District). The plaintiff wanted to appeal the adverse rulings, thus the Town and plaintiffs agreed to dismiss the last claim to expedite that appeal. That case is now pending in the Court of Appeal. As the delays continue, so does the expense of this litigation, which ultimately will fall on the shoulders of District property owners. This is an unfortunate reality of our legal system; no matter how strong the legal position - and we believe the District's position is very strong - the delay and expense are often great. We would much rather devote District resources to project construction. We have discussed with plaintiffs' counsel whether we could settle our differences without further litigation, but have not be able to reach an agreement that would allow the District to complete the project. So the litigation continues, quite possibly for another year or more. f, . . .. ...: ....... QickCt).lli~s COUncilmember Tolt1<;ratn Councilmember Margar~t A.Curran Town Manager Weare gratified by the strong support from most District property owners for this project and intend to see this project through the litigation phase into project construction. Once the litigation is concluded, the Town will be ready to sell the authorized bonds and move forward with project construction. If you have any thoughts or questions on the current status of the project, we would like to hear from you. Please place your comments in writing, attention Peggy Curran, Town Manager, and include your phone number. Thank you. Sincerely, ~~ Peggy Curran, Town Manager cc: Tiburon Town Council Ann Danforth, Town Attorney Nick Nguyen, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer . 1 .~ 0 f T I (J ~. ~ fJ.p ~~"E'~ ~.. Oz. ....... . ~.-. ~.~ .~. (\~ ~'-~"t ~~.:..~~O,'O .-A'~~, .'/:. 'itv,'A \~c.' ~. T . ;}~ OIG~ ~8t , I r , I 0 I{ \:\ Dr' I Date: April 30, 2008 To: Peggy Curran, Town Manager Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development From: Daniel M. Watrous, Planning Manager Subject: Synopsis Of Town Council/Planning CommissionlDesign Review Board Workshop Here is a synopsis of the items discussed at last night's Town Council/Planning Commission/Design Review Board workshop and the follow-up actions to be taken: 1. Green Building Policies Town Council and Planning Commission agree on approach to utilize existing checklists from Build It Green for residential project and LEED for non- residential projects. Town should require higher point totals using the Build-It- Green checklists than other Marin cities have adopted, both to encourage meaningful changes to building practices and because the point totals adopted by others are being far exceeded by actual applications. Use of incentives is to be explored and encouraged Adopt the Build-it-Green Remodel checklist when it is released A community education program should be part of the effort and resource lists and references should be available at the counter and website. Direction provided to schedule the revised Green Building implementing documents for hearing before the Planning Commission soon. 2. Appeals and Remands Appeals should be remanded to the Design Review Board only as a last resort when the Council cannot achieve closure of an appeal on its own. In remanding an item, the Town Council should give the Board a specific description of the outstanding and unresolved issues, but also provide the Board with latitude in addressing those issues during the subsequent review. 3. Meeting Conduct Design Review Board and Planning Commission should be flexible where warranted in the order and time allowed for comments and presentations for hearings on complex projects. Speaker cards should be used for items where a large number of speakers are expected Use judgment in regulating the order of speakers. The Chairman should keep firm but polite control of the meeting, ~\H\Ni,-)\\1l ( (lUnCII PI~lnning ( clmmic,'-ii,)1l \lc-,ign RC\lc\\ lkurll \\','rl.:\h\,1"' Synl'll'-ii\ \ !lril ';\1, 2\ 'lIS including limiting clapping and calling a break if necessary to restore order or calm. For complex or very controversial applications, consider closing the public hearing and holding deliberations at the next meeting, especially if the meeting is running late or if extensive testimony/late mail has been received that will require some time to assimilate and ponder. 4. Resolutions Voluminous or complex amendments to draft resolutions or conditions of approval should be brought back for adoption at a future meeting and not adopted immediately if there is any concern that there may be confusion or lack of clarity in the amendments. If time limits require a decision to be taken at that meeting, take a break to allow Staff time to prepare revised wording to be read back to decision-makers prior to any vote. 5. Portable Signs Portable signs should be strongly discouraged, but not necessarily prohibited Require alternative solutions to portable signs whenever possible. 6. Neighborhood Character Local homeowners' associations have been asked for input on defining the character of their neighborhoods; no response to date. The Design Review Board should be sensitive about requests for solid front yard walls and fences, especially tall structures. 7 . Variances and Findings Study sessions on making proper and supportable findings should be scheduled for the Planning Commission and Design Review Board 8. Project Update - Updates were provided on these projects with no follow-up action Martha S.O.D.A./Alta Robles Parente Vista Caprice Restaurant Lower Trestle Glen Tiburon Court Zoning Ordinance Update 9. Other Discussion Topics Staff was encouraged to link the planning and design approval processes in reviewing the Library expansion project. Another review and approval process "streamlining" ordinance was discussed as the likely vehicle for this effort. I\lgc 2 \11 ' l \",t l~llll\ IT\ l'I'\)~2/cll1l \Iul\"j-, TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 DIGEST 7. MEMORANDUM Date: May 7, 2008 To: Mayor and Town Council From: Diane Crane Iacopi, Town Clerk Subject: Vacancies on Town Boards and Commissions There are a number of current or pending vacancies on Town boards and commissions. Also, there has been considerable interest in the newly-formed POST (Parks, Open Space and Trails) commission. We have set an application deadline of May 16 for this commission. The Council will begin the interview process at its May 21 regular meeting and continue interviews on June 4, 2008, to fill these positions. Here is a list of current or pending vacancies and applications received, to date: PLANNING COMMISSION (One vacancy - AI Aguirre) . John Corcoran, 5 Janet Way . Elizabeth Theriot, 1 Tanfield Road . Michael Tollini, 1870 Vistazo West DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (One vacancy - Cathy Frymier) . Elizabeth Theriot, 1 Tanfield Road . Michael Tollini, 1870 Vistazo West JT. RECREATION COMMITTEE (Two vacancies - Tara Sullivan and Priscilla Tripp) . Erin Tollini, 1870 Vistazo West PARKS. OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS (POST) (Five vacancies - new commission) . Jill Sperber, 171 Leland Way . Eva Buxton, 111 Hacienda Drive . Sandra Esposito, 68 Reed Ranch Road . Ralph Leighton, 578 Virginia Drive . Mindy Canter, 167 Blackfield Drive . Erin Tollini, 1870 Vistazo West MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING (Allan Bortel's term expires on June 30) LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Mary Falk's term expires on June 30) Please let me know if you have any questions. Diane Crane lacopi Town Clerk TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 DIGEST L{. MEMORANDUM Date: May 8, 2008 To: Mayor and Town Council; Department Heads From: Diane Crane Iacopi, Town Clerk Subject: Updated Town Council Appointments List Attached for your reference is the revised list that was adopted on May 7,2008. TIBURON TOWN COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2008 I. STATE & REGIONAL AGENCIES 1. ABAG - (Executive Board meets monthly in Oakland, MetroCenter, ABA G, Room 102A) Dick Collins, Delegate Tom Gram, Alternate 2. COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION (CCA) TASK FORCE Dick Collins, Delegate Jeff Slavitz, Alternate 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE (CDBG) Dick Collins, Delegate Tom Gram, Alternate 4. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - (North Bay Division Meets Quarterly - Annual Conference in October) Transportation, Communication & Public Works State Policy Committee - (l-year appointment by North Bay Division President) Alice Fredericks 5. MARIN EMERGENCY RADIO AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Police Chief Michael Cronin Jeff Slavitz, Alternate 6. MARIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY Dick Collins, Delegate Jeff Slavitz, Alternate 7. REGIONAL AIRPORT PLANNING COMMITTEE (MTC, ABAG, BCDC) Alice Fredericks, Marin County MTC appointee 8. RICHARDSON BAY REGIONAL AGENCY - (Meets Monthly on 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. - Sausalito City Hall) Dick Collins, Delegate Jeff Slavitz, Alternate 9. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF MARIN (TAM--formerly CMA) (Meets Monthly on 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m. - Board of Supervisors Chambers at Civic Center) [Four year terms, effective May 1, 2008] Alice Fredericks, Delegate (also elected by city representatives to serve as Southern Marin Representative to Executive Committee; also appointed as TAM's representative to MCCMC) Dick Collins, Alternate Adopted January 16, 2008,' updated February 6, 2008; revised May 7, 2008 1 1 O. WATER EMERGENCY TRANSIT AUTHORITY Miles Berger, Delegate Alice Fredericks, Alternate 11. ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability Miles Berger, Delegate II. LOCAL AGENCIES/COMMITTEES 1. BEL VEDERE- TIBURON JOINT DISASTER ADVISORY COUNCIL - (Meets Bi-monthly on 2nd Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers) Alice Fredericks, Town Council Representative 2. BELVEDERE-TIBURON JOINT RECREATION COMMITTEE- (Meets Bi-monthly on 3rd Monday in the Town Hall Community Room) Tom Gram, Town Council Representative III. TOWN OF TIBURON STANDING COMMITTEES - (Meetings scheduled as needed) 1. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Tom Gram Jeff Slavitz 2. POLICE Alice Fredericks Jeff Slavtiz 3. PUBLIC WORKS Alice Fredericks Miles Berger 4. LANDS & DEVELOPMENT Tom Gram Dick Collins 5. LEGAL Tom Gram Dick Collins Adopted January 16,2008; updated February 6,2008; revised May 7, 2008 2 IV. AD HOC TOWN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 1. Downtown Economic Development Committee - Miles Berger 2. Paradise Drive Liaison - Alice Fredericks/Jeff Slavitz 3. Martha Property Applications - Alice Fredericks/Tom Gram 4. Library Negotiating Team - Alice Fredericks/Jeff Slavitz 5. Caprice Appeal - Alice FredericksIMiles Berger 6. Legislative Action - MayorlMCCMC Legislative Representative (Slavitz/Fredericks) 7. Green Building Standards - Miles Berger/Alice Fredericks V. MCCMC APPOINTMENTS - (Elected by MCCMC) 1. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Jeff Slavitz . Town Appointments to MCCMC Committees 1. MCCMC Legislative Committee Alice Fredericks Dick Collins, alternate 2. JP A Oversight Committee Jeff Slavitz Dick Collins, alternate . Town appointed representatives in other areas of interest Marin Community Foundation City Liaison Committee Alice Fredericks MarinMap Steering Committee Nicholas Nguyen Chad Monterichard, alternate Marin County Hazardous & Solid Waste JP A Town Manager Peggy Curran H:Staff/Election/Council Appts 2008.doc Adopted January 16,2008; updated February 6,2008; revised May 7, 2008 3 DIGEST RECEIVED S J f";;\Y'-72008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE C C C TOWN OFTIBURON ommunit.Y o ngregationaI hurch 1 +; Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon, CA 9+920 415-4)5-9108 FAX 415-4)5-4658 Pilgrim Heights Homeowners Association Board May 7,2008 Dear Neighbors, Your letter dated April 20, 2008 has been received. We have been discussing the issues raised and considering ways in which we can respond in a neighborly way to the concerns expressed. In the course of our discussion we are reviewing our rental policies and procedures. Under the governance rules of our community we must engage the Governing Board of the church in our response. We also want to be sure that everyone is on board as we try to resolve the expressed issues. Unfortunately, we find that we are not able to do this in the two week response period requested. However, we do commit to providing a detailed and constructive written response by June 6, 2008. We look forward to working together to find ways of living in harmony. Best regards, 12w:/l. ~~ Rev. Dr. Curran R. Reichert TIBURON HIRITAC. & ART S COMMISSION DIGEST 0< RECEIVED MAY - 7 2008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON May 7, 2008 Mr. Christopher Morrison 96 Main St. P.O. Box 844 Tiburon, CA 94920 Dear Chris, The Heritage & Arts Commission of the Town of Tiburon is very pleased to inform you that you been selected to receive our 2008 Heritage Preservation Award for outstanding achievement in preserving Tiburon's historic past. Piper Berger nominated you for this award. The Heritage & Arts Commission has selected Wednesday, June 4,2008 to present our award to you. The award is a plaque, as well as, a banner to display on the structure of you choice for one month. A reception to honor you will be hosted on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall in the Second Floor Community Room. Immediately following the reception, you will be presented with the award at the Town Council Meeting as the first item on the agenda. May we ask that by Monday, May 19, 2008, you provide us with a list of the guests to whom you would like us to extend an invitation to the reception. Please contact Joan Palmero at 435-7373 with your guest list. On behalf of the Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission and the Town of Tiburon, heartfelt congratulations to you. Cordially, r9~ (yIz ~ 'l ifi{-c~ Peggy gremer, Chair Heritage & Arts Commission cc: Town Council ~ Town Manager H&A Comm. CHRISTOPHER MORRISON 2008 HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARD FOR OVER 40 YEARS OF COLLECTING AND SHARING, LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH THE COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS, LEGENDS AND STORIES FROM THE TIBURON PENINSULA to- 4C 3 I'- N ~ 0 co ~ 0 ,.... ~ M co ~ 0 ~ ~ N M ... N .... 00 M 0 0 ~ ~ LO ~ co LO 00 I"- 0 .,... 0 ...... co .... N ~ U W 0 ~ z 00 0 I-- 0 U N 0 . ~ Ii: c( w .... en .... i C) CD ::> ::) c( In ~ ~ W ::> - ..., > w w ~ z Z ::> ..., C) in ~ W Q :E D- c( It: to- lD 0 0- I N M ~ M M ~ N 0 0 ~ N W -c ~ ~ 0::: ~ Q) D- C") 0 C") 0 C") C") C") ...... 0 N ~ c( c( W 0::: >- c( 0 N ...... C") C") ...... 0 I"- 0 I"'- :E ...... N m C") N W 0 ...... 0 ...... ~ ...... N ...... 0 N U. Z 0 co 0 C") C") 0 It) ~ ...... ...... ...... N M U'J U'J ~ I-- I-- I- W l- I- i i U'J a. :> ..J w l:t c( ..J l:t l:t 0 w w U'J u.. c( W W Z 0 l:t ..J !) U'J l:t l:t a. a. >< u.. c( 0 c( w w ~ 0 z w ~ u.. W ~ ~ .., z C) w l:t c( a. w i l:t c( c( I- a. e ~ z i en I-- > u.. U'J c( 1) 4 ~ ij\~ ,.... o o N ..J ~ a. c( %: C) ::J o l:t %: I- U'J ..J c( I- o I- l:t c( W ~ %: I- Z o ~ .. TOWN OF TIBURON OFFICE OF DESIGN REVIEW MONTHL Y REPORT APRIL 2008 ()IG~ ~8-,. NUMBER SUBMITTED DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICATIONS: ~ NEW SINGLE F AMIL Y RESIDENCES ~ ~ MAJOR ADDITIONS/ AL TERA TIONS ~ ~ MINOR ADDITIONS/ ALTERATIONS ~ (not eligible for Staff Review) ~ SIGN PERMITS ~ TREE PERMITS ~ ~ V ARIANCE REQUESTS ~ FAR EXCEPTIONS REQUESTS ~ EXTENSION OF TIME ST AFF REVIEW APPLICATIONS: Review of minor exterior alterations and additions of less than 500 square feet. 3 o 3 o 3 3 3 o 14 APPEALS OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL REPORT PREPARED BY: Connie Cashman, Planning Secretary DATE OF REPORT: May 2, 2008 o f51 2007 2 3 1 3 3 1 2 o 10 o Page 1 of 1 ql Peggy Curran DIGEST From: Joan Palmero Sent: Wednesday, May 07,2008 11 :06 AM To: (Tiburon H&A Commission) David Gotz; (Tiburon H&A Commission) Liz Schmidt; (Tiburon H&A Commission) Marlene Rice; (Tiburon H&A Commission) Patricia Navone; (Tiburon H&A Commission) Peggy Bremer; Anne Thull Cc: (Town Historian) Branwell Fanning; Miles & Piper Berger; Peggy Curran; Diane Crane lacopi; deirdre@thearknewspaper.com Subject: 13th Annual Heritage Preservation Award MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION May 6, 2008 12:00 p.m. I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Chair Bremer at 12:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Present: Bremer, Berg, Gotz, Navone, Rice, Schmidt, Thull Absent: None III. Selection of 2008 Heritage Preservation Award Recipient Chair Bremer asked the 2008 Sub-Committee for its nomination. The Sub-Committee, comprised of Commissioners Patricia Navone, Marlene Rice and Elizabeth Schmidt, presented their nomination for the 13th Annual Heritage Preservation Award Recipient. Their nomination was life-long Tiburon resident and core community supporter, Chris Morrison. MOTION: MOVED: SECONDED: VOTE: To select Chris Morrison for the 13th Annual Heritage Preservation Award. Berg Navone Unanimous Chair Bremer will notify Morrison of the award and request a guest list from him of the people he would like to attend the award party and ceremony. Bremer will also notify Piper Berger who compiled and sent in the nomination papers. The celebration will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 in the Community Room at Tiburon Town Hall followed at 7:30 p.m. by the presentation of the award at the Town Council Meeting. Bremer thanked the Sub-Committee for their work. IV. Adjournment The Special Meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m. 5/7/2008 [0- DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA DIGEST TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 TmURON BOULEVARD TIBURON, CA 94920 DATE: 5/15/08 MEETING TIME 7:00 P.M. AGENDA NO.: #7 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 Chong, Corcoran and Glassner B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) C. STAFF BRIEFING D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 2. 3. 949 Tiburon Blvd. Zhang/V elasco 34 Old Landing Road Foster 21 Gilmartin Drive Doone New Dwelling Additions/V ariance New Dwelling E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 4. 5. 6. 7. 533 Virginia Drive 45 Rowley Circle 1 Antonette Drive 19 Place Moulin Prosseggertvraanes Pope Achuck Valentino Additionstv ariance CONTINUED TO 6/5/08 F encetv ariance New Dwelling Minor Alterations CONTINUED TO 6/5/08 F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #6 OF THE 4/17/08 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING G. ADJOURNMENT **PLEASE NOTE THAT AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER** c DIGEST U-. City Administration Larkspur Fire Dept. Twin Cities Police Customer Service Recreation Library 415-927-5110 415-927-5110 415-927-5150 415-927-5110 415-927 -67 46 415-927 -5005 Planning Dept. 415-927-5038 Building Permits 415-927 -5038 Public Works 415-927 -5017 Building Inspections 415-927-5033 Main FAX line 415-927-5022 R April 24, 2008 ff)E CEI\/ED ~ \ ',~&'lI )J \,""'" ~ " . '. ~~2-;~ TOWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON At their April 16, 2008 regular City Council meeting, the Larkspur City Council passed Resolution No. 10/08 opposing the California Department of Food and Agriculture's aerial spraying program to eradicate the light brown apple moth. At their request, you are receiving a certified copy of that resolution. Yours truly, G 'i;w~ CHUisman, CMC City Clerk City of Larkspur @ A~y""" P'P" 400 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, LARKSPUR, CALIFORNIA 94939 www.ci.larkspur.ca.us CiTY OF LARKSPUR RESOLUTION NO.1 0/08 A RESOLUTION OF THE LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE AERIAL SPRAY PROGRAM TO ERADICATE THE LIGHT BROWN APPLE MOTH WHEREAS, the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) is a pest subject to Federal and State quarantine and eradication orders; and there is a confirmed presence of Light Brown Apple Moths in Marin County; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) plans to begin an LBAM aerial spraying program in Marin County and surrounding areas in August of 2008; and WHEREAS, modern Integrated Pest Management (IPM) relies on the least-toxic, environmentally sensitive control methods; and WHEREAS, aerial and other blanket pesticide applications have repeatedly been shown in the past to upset natural ecosystem balance in unpredictable and often catastrophic ways; and aerial and other blanket pesticide applications have repeatedly been shown in the past to cause unintended, unpredictable, and often serious human health effects; and WHEREAS, the proposed materials to be used in the LBAM spraying program have not been tested for toxic health effects when used in areas of concentrated population; and WHEREAS, the State has claimed an emergency exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in order to begin the LBAM aerial spraying program without conducting environmental review based on an emergency exemption; and WHEREAS, the State has confirmed that it will begin preparation of an Environmental Impact Report after the aerial spraying program has begun; and, blanket spraying of chemicals is expensive and inefficient; and biologists have testified that aerial pesticide spraying is extremely unlikely to eradicate LBAM; and WHEREAS, biologists have testified that the range over which LBAM has been detected in California indicates that LBAM has been established in the state for some time; and WHEREAS, CDFA has stated that no physical crop damage has been attributed to LBAM; and, the risk of economic damage alone does not justify the health and environmental risks of aerial pesticide applications; and the State has relied almost entirely on its own scientists to address public concerns about the LBAM spray program and has not employed independent outside experts to evaluate and support the program or address issues in a direct and impartial manner; and WHEREAS, the CDFA LBAM spraying program has used pesticides that an independent toxicologist's review has stated have not been tested for long-term human toxicity; and WHEREAS, the CDF A LBAM spraying program is relying on pesticides that contain ingredients that are highly toxic to aquatic life; and the CDFA LBAM program sprays pesticides in microscopic plastic capsules that pose unknown inhalation risks; and WHEREAS, the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) maintains that the pheromone pesticide poses only "minimal risk to human health," but acknowledges that it is considered a "slight to moderate dermal irritant" and does present some very low toxicity" [see Treatment Program for Light Brown Apple Moth in Santa Cruz and Northern Monterey Counties, California (September 2007) pages 10-121; WHEREAS, aerial spraying disproportionately affects vulnerable populations such as those who work and play outdoors, those with the recognized disability multiple chemical sensitivity, and those in the homeless population who have no option for protection from the spray or receipt of written notification of spray dates; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Larkspur City Council opposes the CDFA aerial spray program to eradicate LBAM and supports a moratorium on all proposed aerial spray programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that aerial spraying to eradicate pests such as the LBAM do not conform to the City's adopted Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, and furthermore, the City Council directs its representative on the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) to monitor and support State legislative proposals that conform to Larkspur's position. The foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Larkspur City Council held on the 16th day of April 2008, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: ArIas, Chu, Hartzell, Hillmer, Lundstrom None None ~ ;Jfi~ MAYOR ' ATTEST: The v;J~~h~n in~t~~~;1~i2:-:t i~ c D\GEST J. MARIN COUNTY HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY Date: April 23/ 2008 Belvedere: George Rodericks Corte Madera: David Bracken County of Marin: Matthew Hymel Fairfax: Michael Rock Larkspur: Jean Bonander Mill Valley: Anne Montgomery Novato: Daniel Keen Ross: Gary Broad San Anselmo: Debbie Stutsman San Rafael: Ken Nordhoff Sausalito: Adam Politzer Tiburon: Margaret Curran To: REceIVED MAY - 82008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TI8URON AB 2058 (Levine) Plastic Bag Litter Reduction - Support Assemblymember Jared Huffman State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0006 RE: Dear Assembly Member Huffman: The Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority urges your support of Assembly Bill 2058 by Assembly Member Lloyd Levine, which proposes to reduce plastic bag litter by requiring retailers who wish to continue to freely distribute plastic bags to meet a plastic bag reduction and recycling benchmark. Plastic bag litter is a dangerous, costly and growing problem. Californians use an estimated 19 billion plastic bags annually, far too many of which are littered. Plastic bags have historically suffered from low recycling rates. Even when properly disposed off plastic bags a re often blown from receptacles a nd become litter. Because plastic bags are so lightweight and aerodynamic, they are quickly transported into the watershed. Plastic bag litter is responsible for the deaths of thousands of birds, marine mammals, and endangered sea turtles which mistake them for food. Plastic bags essentially never biodegrade; instead they slowly photodegrade, attracting ambient toxins as they break into smaller pieces and overwhelming the local plankton food chain. In some of the worst affected areas of the Pacific, there is already 46 times more plastic than plankton by weight. Local governments are incurring significant costs attempting to deal with plastic film litter. This is especially true of Southern California communities with impaired waterways that are required by US EPA Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for trash to reduce litter. One study conducted by San Francisco concluded that every plastic bag costs the city over 20 cents in hidden cleanup expenses. Marin County Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 4186, San Rafael, CA 94913 Phone: 415/499-6647 - FAX 415/446-7373 Jf'i.''''', ,~-;~. f,~, ."""'e ~. . ~1' Q Because of the costs and environmental dangers associated with plastic bags, San Francisco, Oakland and Fairfax have all decided to ban plastic bags from large stores. Los Angeles County recently adopted a benchmark reduction program for unincorporated county retailers that require significant gains be made in plastic bag recycling or plastic bags will be banned. Dozens of other municipalities including the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority are currently considering similar measures. AB 2058 would require extended producer responsibility for plastic bags by requiring high volume retailers that wish to continue freely handing out plastic bags to demonstrate significant reductions in plastic bag distribution and increases in plastic bag recycling. AB 2058 will augment creating a state-wide solution to the growing problem of plastic bags and will give local governments a powerful resource to reduce local plastic litter. The Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority supports AB 2058 and urges you to back this bill. Sincerely, 1Jdu-~ Debra Stutsma n Chair Cc: JPA Board rvlembers Assemblymember Lloyd Levine Senator Carole Migden Marin County Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 4186, San Rafael, CA 94913 Phone: 415/499-6647 - FAX 415/446-7373 RECEIVdDiGEST MAY - 9 2008 C - AGENDA FOR TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOWN OF TIBURON MARIN COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting. AGENDA Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center 9:00 a.m. Convene in Open Session (In Room 324 A) 1. Convene in Closed Session Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of Potential Cases: One (1) or more. 9:15 a.m. 2. Reconvene in Open Session 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-8) ("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.) ~ fI "..,. ..... .... ..... - ~ rj 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:/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. 7. Introduction by the Marin Arts Council of Marin County's first poet laureate, Woodacre artist Albert Flynn DeSilver. 8. Supervisor Arnold requesting resolution proclaiming May 2008 as "Older Americans Month. II 9. Presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging, on the Area Plan for Aging FY 2008-09 Annual Update. Recommended actions: Approve the Plan and authorize President to sign Letter of Transmittal. 10. On behalf of Supervisor Kinsey, request from the County Administrator to amend the County's Legislative Plan regarding San Quentin State Prison site and consideration of a one-time budget allocation to support efforts to work with the Governor' Office to revise current plans and proposed state budget allocations. Recommended actions: Approve actions as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008. 10:00 a.m. 11. Hearing: Request from the County Administrator to hold a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") hearing regarding a request for approval of financing through the Association of Bay Area Governments ("ABAG") Finance Authority for nonprofit corporations for tax-exempt conduit bonds to construct, renovate, equip and improve educational facilities for the Branson School located at 39 and 71 Fern Hill Avenue, Ross. Recommended actions: (a) Conduct hearing; and (b) consider adopting resolution approving financing through the ABAG Finance Authority. 12. Update on the Marin County Free Library Services and Facilities Vision Plan. Recommended actions: (a) Accept report, (b) provide direction for proceeding with potential funding measure, and (c) authorize use of funds for polling and other activities related to plan. 13. Request from the Department of Public Works to approve plans and specifications and take related actions as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008, related to the Cal Park Hill Tunnel Rehabilitation and Multi-Use Path Project (Phase A, Project No. 2008-005). Recommended actions: (a) Approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for bids as detailed in staff report; and (b) authorize the Public Works Director to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. 14. Request from the Department of Public Works to authorize President to execute agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., amending the contract scope, contract term and increasing the contract amount to $3,776,974; as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008, for additional services related to the Cal Park Hill Tunnel Rehabilitation and Multi-Use Pathway Project. Recommended actions: Approve. Marin County BOS Agenda 2 5/13/2008 15. Request from the Department of Public Works to authorize President to execute agreement with Jacobs Associates, in an amount not to exceed $1,001,291, related to the Cal Park Hill Tunnel Rehabilitation and Multi-Use Pathway Project, as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008. Recommended actions: Approve. 16. Appointments: a. Bel Marin Kevs PlanninQ Advisory Board Two term expirations (Robert Forsyth and Terry Molloy, incumbents). Applications have been received from Robert Forsyth, Kevin Tweed and Deborah Kennard (to be appointed as an Alternate). A letter dated April 22, 2008, has been received from the Bel Marin Keys Community Services District Board recommending their appointments. Recommended action: Make three (3) appointments. b. Health Council of Marin Eight vacancies as follows: (i) two vacancies representing Consumers due to the resignations of Stuart Greene and Paula Neese; and (ii) six term expirations, three representing Consumers and three representing Providers. Applications have been received from Allan Blau, Michael Hartnett, Sarah Koenig, Richard Lessler, Jennifer Rienks, Michael Ralston, Sandy Ross, Matthew Sluder and Derice Tao. A letter dated April 28, 2008, has been received from the Health Council's nominating committee recommending the following eight appointments: Designations Applicants Consumers (5 seats) Allan Blau (incumbent), Sarah Koenig, Richard Lessler (incumbent), Sandy Ross (incumbent), Matthew Sluder Providers (3 seats) Michael Hartnett (incumbent), Jennifer Rienks (incumbent), Derice T ao (incumbent) Recommended actions: Make eight (8) appointments. 11:15a.m. c. Retirement Board Two vacancies to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. On April 22, 2008, the Board nominated the following applicants to be interviewed: Bernadette Bolger, William Hazen, Budd Jones, and Gerald Richardson. Recommended actions: Conduct interviews and make two (2) appointments. 17. Request from the Public Works Director to take actions, as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008, related to implementation of a Countywide Watershed Program. Recommended actions: (a) Direct staff to begin implementation of the Watershed Program; and (b) approve staffing and budget adjustments as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008. Recess as the Board of Supervisors Marin County BOS Agenda 3 5/13/2008 11 :50 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors 18a. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agenda. 18b. Board of Supervisors' matters. 18c. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for bids for the Vineyard Creek Channel Enhancement Project. (Project No. 2008-006) Recommended actions: Approve. 18d. Authorize President to execute Right-of-Way contract to purchase Flood Control Easements at 17 Rena Court, Novato (APN 140-011-61), Flood Control Zone 1. Recommended actions: Authorize President to execute (i) Right-of-Way Contract with Don J. Birch; and (ii) Certificate of Acceptance. 18e. Authorize President to execute Right-of-Way contract to purchase Flood Control Easements at 1955 Center Road, Novato (APN 140-151-71), Flood Control Zone 1. Recommended actions: Authorize President to execute (i) Right-of-Way Contract with Lauren N. Elkin, III; and (ii) Certificate of Acceptance. 18f. Authorize President to execute Right-of-Way contract to purchase Flood Control Easements at 1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato (APN 140-011-64), Flood Control Zone 1. Recommended actions: Authorize President to execute (i) Right-of-Way Contract with Open Door Christian Church, a non-profit corporation; and (ii) Certificate of Acceptance. 18g. Authorize President to execute First Addendum to Agreement with Prunsuke Chatham, Inc, in an amount of $289,210 for a total contract amount not to exceed $457,420, for development of the Watershed Stewardship Plan. Recommended actions: Approve. Adiourn as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors Reconvene as the Board of Supervisors 19. Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Number of Potential Cases: One (1). Reconvene in Open Session Announcement from Closed Session. Marin County BOS Agenda 4 5/13/2008 1 :30 p.m. 20. CA-1. CA-2. CA-3. CA-4. Hearing: Consideration of certification of the Big Lagoon Project Final Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS")/Environment Impact Report ("EIR"). Recommended actions: (a) Conduct a public hearing; and (b) consider adopting resolution certifying the Final EIS/EIR. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuah CA-8) ("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.) Board of Supervisors: a. Appointments: Request to schedule the following appointments for June 3, 2008: i. Aviation Commission One term expiration representing District 5 (Douglas Watt, incumbent). II. Retirement Board One term expiration to be appointed by the Board (James Phillips, incumbent). b. Supervisor McGlashan (i) requesting resolution proclaiming, May 9, 2008, as "California Peace Officers' Memorial Day"; the week of May 11,2008, through May 17, 2008, as "National Police Week"; and May 15, 2008, as "National Police Officers' Memorial Day"; and (ii) requesting the County to participate in related ceremonies as detailed in proclamation. c. Supervisor Arnold requesting Resolution No. 2008- supporting the conversion of Skaggs Island into a wildlife refuge for inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge System. County Administrator: a. Authorize President to execute first amendment to lease agreement with the Marin Community Clinics for 3110 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael. b. Authorize President to execute three (3) year agreement with the Marin Humane Society, in the total amount of $9,093,559, to provide animal control services to the County and members of the Joint Powers Authority ("JPA"). Cultural Services: Authorize President to execute agreement with Pyro Spectaculars Inc., in an amount not to exceed $67,500, for providing low level fireworks at the 2008 Marin County Fair. District Attornev: a. Request to (i) adopt Resolution No. 2008- authorizing the District Attorney to submit a grant application to the State Office of Emergency Services ("OES"), Law Enforcement and Victim Services Division, for continued funding of the Child Abuse Treatment ("CHAT") Program; and (ii) authorize the District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement, including any extensions and amendments thereof. Marin County BOS Agenda 5 5/13/2008 b. Request to (i) adopt Resolution No. 2008-_ authorizing the District Attorney to submit a Grant application to the State Office of Emergency Services ("OES") for continued funding for the Vertical Prosecution Block Grant Program; and (ii) authorize the District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement, including any extensions and amendments thereof. c. Request to adopt the following resolutions for continuation of the District Attorney's two technology-related grants funded by the State Office of Emergency Services ("OES"), including authorizing the District Attorney to execute, on behalf of the County, the grant award agreements and any extensions or amendments thereof: (i) Resolution No. 2008- in support of the District Attorney's application for the High Technology Theft Apprehension and Prosecution ("HIT AP") Program grant; and (ii) Resolution No. 2008- in support of the District Attorney's application for the HTT AP Identity Theft Program grant. d. Request to accept 2006-07 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund Annual Report. CA-5. 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 two FY 2006-08 agreements with .Marin General Hospital to provide acute inpatient psychiatric services: (i) in an amount not to exceed $530,000, for County-responsible clients on a fee- for-service basis; and (ii) for Marin Medi-Cal beneficiaries as part of the Marin County Local Mental Health Plan. b. Authorize President to execute Amendment 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") and Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the California Statewide Automated Welfare System Consortium IV to replace the Marin County welfare computer system, allowing for the inclusion of provisions for payment of costs designated as ineligible for reimbursement by the State. c. Authorize President to execute agreement with the Marin City Community Services District ("CSD"), in the amount of $150,000, to provide medical and preventive services through the Marin City Health and Wellness Center. CA-6. Human Resources: Authorize President to execute amendment to the agreement with Managed Health Network ("MHN"), to administer the Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") for County employees and their families. CA-7. Information Services and Technoloav: Authorize President to execute agreement with Barbara Thornton, in the amount of $97,669, to provide Executive Officer Services to the Marin Telecommunications Agency ("MTA"). The County will be reimbursed the full amount by MTA. Marin C.junty BOS Agenda 6 5/13/2008 CA-8. Public Works: a. Authorize President to execute lease agreement with Buckelew Programs for office space at 3270 Kerner Blvd., Suite A, San Rafael, as part of the Marin Health and Wellness Campus. b. Authorize President to execute lease agreement with Community Action Marin for office space at 3270 Kerner Blvd., Suite B, San Rafael, as part of the Marin Health and Wellness Campus. c. Authorize President to execute lease agreement with the Lagunitas School District for premises on the Lagunitas School Campus occupied by the San Geronimo Branch of the Marin County Free Library. d. Request to take the following actions related to the Marin County Juvenile Hall Sally Port Addition: (i) award contract to lowest responsible bidder, A.E. Nelson of Rohnert Park, CA, for the amount of $239,300; and (ii) authorize a contract contingency of $24,700 for a total construction cost of $264,000. (Project No. 07-023) 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: a. Request to (i) authorize President to execute FY 2007-08 agreement with Seneca Center, in the amount of $182,124, to provide a Sustaining Families Wraparound Program to Marin youth and families; and (ii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008. b. Request to (i) authorize the Chief, Division of Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Programs to execute five-year grant agreement with the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, in the amount of $1,125,000, to reduce binge drinking among youth in the Tamalpais Union High School District; (ii) authorize President to execute FY 2007-08 agreements with Bay Area Community Resources, in the amount of $47,625, and Youth Leadership Institute, in the amount of $49,875, to provide alcohol and drug prevention services; and (iii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008. c. Request to approve, effective May 18, 2008, personnel adjustments for the integrated HHS Clinic at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus, as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008. d. Request to (i) recognize $139,099 in additional funding from the California Department of Social Services for CalWORKs Employment Services; and (ii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated May 13, 2008. Marin County BOS Agenda 7 5/13/2008 ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS Representing City and County Governments of the San Francisco Bay Area AGEND ABAG EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NO. 361 Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:00 PM METROCENTER AUDITORIUM 101 8th Street (at Oak Street) Oakland, California For additional information, please call: Fred Castro, (510) 464 7913 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Rose Jacobs Gibson will report on the recent Spring General Assembly and other matters. 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT** 6. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: Unless there is a request by a Board member to take up an item on the consent calendar separately, the calendar will be acted upon in one motion. A. Approval of Executive Board Summary Minutes** Summary Minutes of Meeting No. 360 held on March 20, 2008. B. Grant Applications** With Board consent, ABAG will transmit the attached list of federal grant applications to the State Clearinghouse. These applications were circulated in ABAG's "Intergovernmental Review Newsletter" since the last Executive Board meeting. C. Appointments to Committees President Jacobs Gibson requests Executive Board approval of appointments to the following committees: Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. ** Attachment included. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2050 Oakland, California 94604-2050 (510) 464-7900 Fax: (510) 464-7985 info@abagcagov Location: Joseph P Bort MetroCenter 101 Eighth Street Oakland, California 94607-4756 ~- @ May 15, 2008, ABAG Executive Board Agenda, Page 2 * Regional Planning Committee Supervisor Federal Glover, County of Contra Costa Lesa R. Mcintosh, Board of Directors, East Bay Municipal Utilities District Legislation and Governmental Organization* Supervisor Mark Luce, County of Napa . Bay Area Council Economic Institute* D. Authorization to Submit Grant Proposal to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)** Authorization is requested to submit a grant application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission under the Bridge Toll Funds "Five Percent Unrestricted State Funds" category and, if successful, to enter into an agreement with MTC in an amount up to $175,000 for administration of the San Francisco Bay Trail Project. E. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing ABAG to Enter into a Contract with the Coastal Conservancy** Adoption of Resolution No. 04-08 to enter into contract with the California Coastal Conservancy for $20,000 to conduct preliminary planning for future water trail signage at Water Trail sites that coincide with the San Francisco Bay Trail. F. Authorization to Renew Agreement with Michael J. Arnold and Associates, Legislative Advocate** Authorization is requested to renew the agreement with Michael J. Arnold and Associates in an amount not to exceed $60,000 to provide legislative advocacy on behalf of ABAG in Sacramento. G. Authorization to Enter into Contract with City of Oakland for Funding to Prepare Model Disaster Recovery Plan for Local Governments** Authorization is requested to sign a contract with the City of Oakland to prepare a model Disaster Recovery Plan for local governments using the City of Oakland's an example. The contract will be for $25,000 with the possibility of a second year of funding for an additional $25,000. H. Authorization to Extend Agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Development of Stream and Wetland Systems Protection Policy** Authorization is requested to extend an agreement with U.S. EPA for a Wetland Program Development Grant in the amount of $300,000 to fund. Additional appointments to be announced at meeting. Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. ** Attachment included. ~L May 15, 2008, ABAG Executive Board Agenda, Page 3 7. STATE BUDGET UPDATE AND MAY REVISION Information: Michael J. Arnold, ABAG's Legislative Advocate, will provide an overview of the Governor's May Budget Revision and its impact on local Government. 8. PUBLIC HEARING-7:30 PM ADOPTION OF FINAL REGIONAL HOUSING NEED ALLOCATION** ACTION: Paul Fassinger, ABAG Research Director, and Christy Riviere, Senior Planner, will request that the Executive Board adopt the Final Regional Housing Need Allocation, which reflects the recommendations of the Appeals Committee Adopted at the May meeting. They will also ask the Board to direct staff to prepare accompanying written material and transmit the information to HCD. 9. FOCUS-PRIORITY CONSERVATION AREAS** Information: Ken Kirkey, ABAG Planning Director, will provide an update of the nomination and review process for the Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) in preparation for adoption of the first round of nominated PCAs by the Executive Board in July 2008. 10. PROJECTIONS 2009 FINAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS** Information/ACTION: Paul Fassinger, ABAG Research Director, and Christy Riviere, Senior Planner, will recommend adoption of revised performance targets for Projections 2009. They will report on input from local jurisdictions and outline an expected schedule for scenarios, outreach, and production of the Projections fo recast. 11. SAN MATEO COUNTY SUB-REGIONAL RHNA PROCESS Information: Representatives of San Mateo County will discuss their successful subregional RHNA experience and process. 12. LIGHT BROWN APPLE MOTH UPDATE Information: San Mateo County Health Officials will provide an overview and update on the light brown apple moth issue. 13. LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT** Information/ACTION: Committee Chair Pete McHugh, Supervisor, Santa Clara County, will report on Committee activities and ask Board approval of Committee recommendations on pending legislation. 14. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT** Information/ACTION: Committee Chair Scott Haggerty, Supervisor, Alameda County, will report on Committee activities and ask Board approval of Committee recommendations. 15. ADJOURNMENT ~~ rdner, Secretary-Treasurer Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. ** Attachment included. SUMMARY MINUTES ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 360, March 20, 2008 MetroCenter Auditorium 101 8th Street Oakland, CA 1. CALL TO ORDER President Rose Jacobs Gibson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:11 p.m. Quorum was present. Reoresentatives and Alternates Present Supervisor Susan Adams Mayor Len Augustine Councilmember Jane Brunner Supervisor Chris Daly Councilmember Carole Dillon-Knutson Mayor Jose Esteves Councilmember Dan Furtado Councilmember Richard Garbarino Mayor Jack Gingles Supervisor John Gioia Mayor Mark Green Supervisor Scott Haggerty Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson Supervisor Mike Kerns Director Nancy Kirshner Rodriguez Supervisor Barbara Kondylis Councilmem ber Sam Liccardo Mayor Janet Lockhart Supervisor Mark Luce Vice Mayor John Marquez Supervisor Peter McHugh Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi Vice Mayor Jean Quan Mayor Gwen Regalia Supervisor Gail Steele Mayor Pamela T orliatt Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema Councilmember Forrest Williams Supervisor Ken Yeager Jurisdiction County of Marin City of Vacaville City of Oakland County of San Francisco City of Novato City of Milpitas City of Campbell City of South San Francisco City of Calistoga County of Contra Costa City of Union City County of Alameda County of San Mateo County of Sonoma City of San Francisco County of Solano City of San Jose City of Dublin County of Napa City of Richmond County of Santa Clara County of San Francisco City of Oakland City of Walnut Creek County of Alameda City of Petaluma County of Contra Costa City of San Jose County of Santa Clara Reoresentatives Absent Vice Mayor David D. Cortese Councilmember Nancy Nadel Mayor Gavin Newsom Mayor Pro Tem A. Sepi Richardson Supervisor Adrienne Tissier Jurisdiction City of San Jose City of Oakland City of San Francisco City of Brisbane County of San Mateo 2. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Jacobs Gibson welcomed Richard Garbarino, Councilmember, City of South San Francisco, representing cities in San Mateo County, and Nancy Kirshner Rodriguez, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, City and County of San Francisco, representing the City of San Francisco, to the Board. Scott Haggerty, Supervisor, County of Alameda, suggested that a presentation on TOT hotel tax be agendized. There were no other announcements. President Jacobs Gibson announced that the Regional Housing Need Allocation public hearing is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. The Board next considered the Consent Calendar followed by a report on the Green Business Program and recognition ceremony. 4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Jacobs Gibson reported that ABAG' s second Legislative Reception in Sacramento was held on January 30th at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. She thanked Supervisor Scott Haggerty, Alameda County, who helped raised funds for the event and Supervisor Mike Kerns, County of Sonoma, who arranged for a donation of Sonoma County wine. Present at the reception were former Executive Board Member and current Assemblymember Mark DeSaulnier, Assemblymembers Lonnie Hancock, Ira Ruskin and Mary Hayashi. Senators Tom Torlakson and Gloria Negrete McLeod were also in attendance. Staff representing Senators Carole Migden, Darrell Steinberg, and Ellen Corbett also attended. Because of a legislative meeting, Councilmember Eugene Mullin was not able to receive a certificate of appreciation, but arrangements will be made to make the presentation to him. Each legislator or staff member received a flash drive with ABAG' s legislative priorities and general information about ABAG. The Metropolitan Transportation Committee, the League of California Cities, and the California State Association of Counties co-sponsored the event with ABAG. President Jacobs Gibson thanked members of the L&GO Committee and staff for their participation in this event and their work to ensure its success. President Jacobs Gibson also reported that she and Ken Kirkey, ABAG Planning Director, attended The Third National Summit on Equitable Development, Social Justice and Smart Growth sponsored by the Oakland-based organization Policy Link in New Orleans March 5-8th. Included in the agenda packet was a copy of a letter that was mailed to each city and county with ideas for promoting climate protection as part of Earth Day celebrations on April 22nd. Members were encouraged to look for ways to incorporate some climate protection activity into their local Earth Day activities. With the support of PG&E funding, ABAG plans to discourage the continued use of plastic grocery bags by announcing a campaign to encourage the use of reusable bags for grocery shopping. Also, LED flashlights will be gifted to each attendee at the General Assembly on April 24th, 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Gardner reported on the following: 2 The state budget has grown from what was believed to be a $14.5 billion deficit last month to $16 billion, and likely growing. The Legislative Analyst issued the new estimate last month and made several recommendations to close the deficit including shifting approximately $175 million of Prop 172 funds from cities to counties for the Public Safety Realignment Accounts; eliminating a number of state subventions to local government and public safety; eliminating several sales and use tax exemptions, not borrowing local property taxes or transportation sales taxes. At the moment there are no proposals by any party that would substantially reduce funding that ABAG receives. Assemblymember Mark DeSaulnier has introduced legislation (AB 2094) to formalize BCDC as a full voting member of the Joint Policy Committee. The ABAG Research Department conducted its 20th Annual Economic Outlook Conference on January 24th. The conference opened with an overflow audience of almost 200 participants from local government business and civic groups. Mini county wide conferences to provide an abbreviated economic outlook workshop for particular areas will be planned in as many locations that are interested to encourage participation of elected officials. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute will be issuing its latest report entitled "Sustaining the Bay Area's Competitiveness in a Globalizing World" prepared in cooperation with McKenzie and Company. Each elected official will be sent a copy of this latest report. The draft Long Range Strategic Plan was reviewed by the Finance and Personnel Committee and will be presented to the Executive Board for approval. The plan has been in the making for over a year. Both the external scan of members and the internal scan of employees have been taken into account in developing the draft plan. A primary focus of the plan is to develop long-term strategic financing options to make ABAG funding more predictable and more reliable in order to provide support and technical assistance to members in areas they find most useful. ABAG's Bay Trail Project and the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council have together received a $100,000 grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund for a one year collaboration to focus on completing the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail, a 50-mile recreational trail and commute corridor through Contra Costa and Solano counties. ABAG is holding a series of lunch-time workshops prior to Regional Planning Committee meetings to discuss several key issues that should be of concern to local elected officials, city managers and county administrators. Serving as training for Bay Area elected and appointed officials, and to ensure that the Regional Planning Committee is in a position to act as a Regional Recovery Task Force following a major disaster event the second of these meetings on April 2nd will focus on Long-Term Housing Recovery. Following Gardner's report, members discussed working with financial institutions to prepare for recovery and re-building following a major disaster; Berkeley and Oakland's model housing retrofit programs and minimum retrofit standards; and development of model ordinances. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion by Susan Adams, Supervisor, County of 3 Marin, and seconded by Pete McHugh, Supervisor, County of Santa Clara, to approve the consent calendar. The motion passed unanimously. A. Approval of Executive Board Summary Minutes** Summary Minutes of Meeting No. 359 held on January 17, 2008. B. Grant Applications A list of grant applications was approved for submission to the State Clearinghouse, having been circulated in ABAG's "Intergovernmental Review Newsletter" since the last Executive Board meeting. C. Appointment to Committees Regional Planning Committee Jim Leddy, Executive Director, Napa County Transportation Authority, Representing Bay Area CMA Association (Replaces Mike Zdon) Bav Area Council Economic Institute Rose Jacobs Gibson, Supervisor. County of San Mateo (Other appointments to be made in May) Earthauake Hazards and Lifeline Committee Sandi Potter, Mayor Pro T em, City of EI Cerrito, Chair D. Authorization to Ratify Amended Contracts with California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) and Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation (SMBRF)** Authorization was approved to ratify the amended 2008-2009 contract with DBW and 5MBRF by increasing the not to exceed amount to $1,501, 192.10 an increase of $268,000.00. The time period of the contact is extended with the contract ending on December 31, 2009. The funds will be used to inform the boating community about proper vessel sewage disposal practices and encourage the use of pump-out and dump facilities. The San Francisco Estuary Project / ABAG will use $85,000 to work with the boating community in the San Francisco Bay Delta Estuary. ABAG will provide an in-kind services match of $21,250. A pass-through contract amendment for $120,909 will go to the 5MBRF to work with the boating community in Santa Monica Bay. The 5MBRF will provide an in-kind services match of $27.479. E. Financial Support to Bay Area Council Economic Institute (Formerly Bay Area Economic Forum) Authorization was approved for the FY 08-09 ABAG support to the Bay Area Council Economic Institute (BACEI) in the amount of $50,000. The BACEI is a partnership of ABAG and the Bay Area Council. Formed in 1988 as a public- private partnership of business, government university, labor and community leaders, the BACEI analyzes and implements programs to strengthen the region's competitive economy and quality of life. 7 . BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM CERTIFIED PUBLIC AGENCY RECOGNITION** Ceil Scandone, ABAG Senior Planner, reported on the progress of the Bay Area Green Business Program and provided background on the program which is guided by the Hazardous Waste Management Facility Allocation Committee. She described significant achievements in the nine Bay Area counties occurring in the last year and 4 acknowledged county coordinators present. She requested Board recognition of 25 public agencies that have been certified in the last 12 months as "Green Businesses." President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion by Mark Green, Mayor, City of Union City, and seconded by Supervisor McHugh, to recognize the 25 public agencies that have been certified as "Green Businesses" in the last 12 months. The motion passed unanimously. President Jacobs Gibson presented certificates of recognition to Senator Ellen Corbett, San Leandro Office; Albany Community Center; City of Livermore Facilities Maintenance; City of Livermore Parks & Trees; City of Livermore Streets; StopWaste.Org; UC Berkeley Cal Dining Cafe 3/Bear Market; UC Berkeley Cal Dining, Foothill; UC Berkeley Cal Overstocks & Surplus Den; Office of Supervisor Susan Bonilla; City of Concord City Hall; Contra Costa Water District; Tamalpais Community Services District; County of San Mateo, Department of Public Works Offices; City of San Mateo Public Library; San Carlos Youth Center; Town of Los Altos Hills; City of Mountain View City Hall; City of Mountain View Senior Center; City of Sunnyvale Corporation Yard; Ohlone Elementary School (Palo Alto); Cumberland Elementary (Sunnyvale); Sonoma County Water Agency Administrative Office. President Jacobs Gibson thanked Ms. Scandone for her report. 8. REGIONAL HOUSING NEED ALLOCATION APPEALS AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION** Paul Fassinger, ABAG Research Director, reported on the Regional Housing Need Allocation appeals and the Appeals Committee recommendations and the proposed final Regional Housing Need Allocation. The Appeals Committee met on February 27th and heard appeals from the City of Berkeley, City of Palo Alto, City of Emeryville, City of Belvedere, and City of Mountain View, whose requests for revisions to their respective allocations were denied by the Executive Board. He commented on the appeals and recommendations. The City of Berkeley had argued that the methodology failed to consider the impacts of the university as required by state law and believed that the appropriate consideration of that factor would reduce the city's allocation. Staff disagreed based on consideration of that factor through the survey completed, discussions at the Housing Methodology Committee, and staff work on technical documentation. While the Appeals Committee noted that the state should take responsibility for the impacts of its universities on local communities, and that some private universities have developed productive relationships with local communities on housing issues, it supported staff's position and voted four to one to reject the appeal. The City of Palo Alto had stated that its allocation was unachievable due to limited land availability and infrastructure constraints, the underlying growth forecast was too high, and, given the costs of land in Palo Alto and impact on local needs, the goal was unattainable. Staff noted that the methodology was consistent with what had been done and recommended rejection of the appeal. The Appeals Committee noted that credit for prior housing production is an issue that might be important and recommended that the Executive Board consider it in future cases but was unwillingly to make changes to the current allocation to Palo Alto and voted to reject the appeal five to zero. 5 The City of Emeryville, because of its past performance in producing housing in all income levels, had argued that it should be allowed to look at other land use issues in its community and that the allocation would force it to focus on housing. Staff recommended rejection of the appeal because the allocation was consistent with the methodology. The Appeals Committee supported staff's recommendation, noting that credits for prior housing production might be appropriate, and voted four to one to reject the appeal. The City of Belvedere had requested a reduction of eight housing units from its allocation, stating that staff had used faulty data in its Projections process which was the basis of the RHNA allocation. The Appeals Committee accepted the city's argument and voted to uphold the appeal five to zero. Given the legal requirements for reallocation, the eight units will be assigned to other jurisdictions in the Bay Area, with the Cities of San Jose and San Francisco each receiving one unit in each of the four income categories to make up the eight units of the total. The City of Mountain View had sought to ensure there was consistency in relation to the area of NASA Ames which is inside the city's sphere of influence, but outside the city's boundary, and that the allocation, and the jurisdiction receiving the allocation, would receive credit for any housing planned and constructed. Staff was asked to work with the city and county to try to resolve this issue. The Appeals Committee suggested that the appropriate resolution of this issue would be for the city and the county to come to a transfer agreement over this process. Staff received correspondence from the County of Santa Clara identifying the specifics of a transfer agreement of 280 units from the City of Mountain View to the county. The transfer agreement is acceptable to the state Department Housing and Community Development as long as the Executive Board agrees that it is appropriate. Mr. Fassinger reported that the substitute allocation includes the transfer of units from the City of Mountain View to the County of Santa Clara and the specifics of the allocations inside the sub-region of the County of San Mateo. Members discussed the revision to the allocation to the City of Palo Alto and the County of Santa Clara which was previously accepted by the Board. A public hearing on appeals was conducted at 8:10 p.m. Dan Marks, Director of Planning and Development, City of Berkeley, commented that the city believes that ABAG has not responded adequately to state law regarding the RHNA process and the consideration of the presence of a university. He noted that staff's response to the city was that the impact of students was considered in preparing Projections which is the basis of the RHNA allocation. While the intent of the Legislature in establishing the language in the law was not clear, the language of state law is clear in that it does not talk about students, but about the presence of a university. For the city, the RHNA process and the presence of the university come down to employees, not students. There are 17,000 University of California employees, in a city of 100,000 people, over which the city has no control, and for which the city is assigned the housing needs of those employees in the RHNA process, The city received a higher number than previously in this process, The city believed it was not the intent of the Legislature to magnify the impacts of the university during the RHNA process, but that is the outcome of the application of the RHNA process to the City of Berkeley, The city believed that ABAG has yet to adequately respond to 6 its concerns, and respectfully requested that the city's appeal be either granted or sent back to staff for consideration. Amy Hiestand, Housing Coordinator, City of Emeryville, commented that the city submitted its appeal for a number of reasons, the key concern being the allocation amount relative to its 1 .2 square miles size. The allocation of over 1, 1 00 units equates to 932 units per square miles which far exceeds the level of any other city in the county or even the City of San Francisco. The city is committed to affordable housing production, and, while it recognizes this is a zoning matter addressed through its housing element it wanted to carry on its track record for affordable housing production and the production of housing at a variety of income levels. From 1999 to 2006, the city produced more than double its 772 unit allocation and believed it should be recognized for these efforts. The city is concerned with the downturn in the economy and its effect on production in the next seven-year period. A number of residential projects have been changed to office or other uses. If a number of projects in the city given its size fall through, then the city will have serious issues in meeting these allocation goals. At a local level, the city is engaged in a comprehensive community-based general plan process. The city faces multiple demands not only to produce housing, but a variety of other uses like parks, schools, arts facilities, other retail and offices. As a former industrial city, the city does not have a lot of land set aside for open space and citizens seek to improve the quality of life. The city's goals over the next RHNA period is to produce a variety of housing types and housing that meets a variety of income levels and to keep its role as a leader in producing affordable housing. The city respectfully asked that the Executive Board consider its appeal and reduce the city's allocation. Pierce McDonald, Planning Manager, City of Belvedere, along with the City Manager and City Attorney, thanked the Appeals Committee for reviewing the grounds for the city's appeal of its RHNA number. She noted that the city's RHNA number increased 150 percent even though the city has the smallest land area in the region and is mostly surrounded by water. The city discovered that mistaken data and assumptions in both housing and jobs inflated the city's RHNA number. The city is pleased that the Appeals Committee was responsive to the city's concerns and encouraged the Executive Board to adopt the review committee's recommendation. After public comments, Gwen Regalia, Mayor, City of Walnut Creek, and chair of the Appeals Committee, comprised of Pete McHugh, Supervisor, County of Santa Clara, Gayle B. Uilkema, Supervisor, County of Contra Costa, Susan Adams, Supervisor, County of Marin, and Sepi Richardson, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Brisbane, reported that the committee studied and heard the appeals completely. She commented on the committee recommendations. For the City of Berkeley, the comments made by Mr. Marks were the same that were made at the Housing Methodology Committee. Housing given to each community is not based on population growth, but on housing growth, and, further, regarding employees, based on the housing methodology approved by the Housing Methodology Committee and Board, the Appeals Committee cannot change the number. The committee acknowledged that in the future the University of California and the State of California need to do more in working with the city on housing. In regards to the City of Palo Alto, before this appeal, Stanford University and the county agreed to a trade which was permissible. The city requested not to be given 7 as many housing units because they are built out. The Appeals Committee recognized the issue of asking cities to take on more housing after this cycle ends in 2014, but the committee did not change the allocation. The City of Emeryville exceeded its numbers in the last round for which HCD was not interested in giving them credit. The Appeals Committee suggested that the Board raise the issue of giving cities credit for exceeding their allocations with HCD. In the case of the City of Belvedere, because staff relied on Marin County database which incorrectly listed the city's General Plan, the committee agreed not to compound the error by not making a change. With the City of Mountain View, the city was encouraged to work out a transfer plan with the county, which is what occurred. Members discussed the state's responsibility for providing housing through its public universities, credit for cities that exceed their allocations, the capacity of cities to meet future housing needs, the argument whether cities control expansion under permitted districts or projects, the problem of housing not being built, affordable housing development by public universities, density required to accommodate housing given the size of cities, equity in allocations to jurisdictions. President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion by John Gioia, Supervisor, County of Contra Costa, and seconded by Sam Liccardo, Council member, City of San Jose, to accept the RHNA Appeals Committee recommendations and the final Regional Housing Need Allocation. The motion passed unanimously. President Jacobs Gibson thanked Mr. Fassinger and Mayor Regalia for their report. 9. PERFORMANCE TARGETS FOR PROJECTIONS 2009** Paul Fassinger and Christy Riviere, ABAG Senior Planner, reported on the use of performance targets in evaluating policy assumptions for Projections 2009. Smart Growth data shows that land use has positive impacts in meeting local and regional goals. Projections is not only a forecast of jobs and housing, but also a forecast of where those jobs and housing will occur, essentially a forecast of land development over time. Performance targets include congestion (reduce person hours of delay by 20 percent); emissions (reduce C02 emissions by 40 percent reduce PM2.s emissions by 10 percent reduce PMlOby 45 percent); Vehicle Miles Traveled (reduce VMT per capita by 10 percent); land consumption (accommodate all housing demand within the region, limit "green-field" development to 900 acres per year); affordability of housing and transportation (decrease housing and transportation costs by 10 percent). Members discussed land use in regards to infrastructure and projected sea level rise, reviewing RHNA allocations based on changes in Projections, differentiating performance targets for Projections and broadening performance criteria for PDAs, connecting housing with performance targets, reallocating benefits given the impacts of higher housing density, broadening goals to include water or energy consumption, adjusting vehicle licensing fees to incentivize vehicle size, exposure to diesel particulate matter and housing, the assumption that housing near jobs is occupied by people in those jobs. 8 President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion, which was seconded, to adopt a draft set of performance targets and direct staff to develop a variety of land use assumptions that could make progress toward the targets. The motion passed unanimously. President Jacobs Gibson thanked Mr. Fassinger and Ms. Riviere for their report. 10. FOCUS - PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREAS** Ken Kirkey, ABAG Planning Director, presented recommendations on Performance Criteria for the Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and a related local outreach effort. A means of distributing resources for infrastructure for jurisdictions that receive higher RHNA allocation and to the Priority Development Areas is through the Regional Transportation Plan. Performance expectations for PDAs include how regional resources are used. Potential performance criteria include Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), community improvement housing choice, transportation choice, land-use compatibility, sustainability. Outreach program will consists of outreach to PDA jurisdiction planning staff and FOCUS working group, county-level meetings with elected officials and senior staff, and presentations to the Joint Policy Committee, Regional Planning Committee, and MTC's Planning Committee. President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion by Barbara Kondylis, Supervisor, County of Solano, and seconded by John Marquez, Vice Mayor, City of Richmond, to accept the FOCUS performance criteria for Priority Development Areas. The motion passed unanimously. President Jacobs Gibson thanked Mr. Kirkey for his report. 11. APPROVAL OF STRATEGIC PLAN Henry Gardner presented the ABAG mission statement and strategic plan. The strategic planning process included a survey and focus groups of our members as well as an internal scan of staff. The strategic plan was presented to both the Administrative Committee and the Finance and Personnel Committee. Goals include improving public understanding of ABAG; establishing long-term financial stability; attracting, developing, and retaining high quality employees; increasing housing supply at all income levels; improving mobility through coordination of land use, transportation, and planning decisions; conserving resources, promoting sustainability, improving environmental quality; maintaining and enhancing a disaster-resistant region. Members discussed ABAG's representing member jurisdictions in dealing with the state and alternate work schedules. President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion by Mayor Regalia, and seconded by Supervisor Kondylis, to approve the ABAG Strategic Plan. The motion passed unanimously. President Jacobs Gibson thanked Executive Director Gardner for his report. 12. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Chair Jacobs Gibson reported on the Administrative Retreat held February 21-22nd. The Administrative Committee discussed major initiatives and strategic options for advancing ABAG' s mission and goals, received an update on 9 the FOCUS Initiative including plans related to the PDAs and PCAs, and discussed the strategic plan. The committee also discussed MTC's Resolution 3434 and the related Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy, and recommend that the TOD policy be amended to include jobs as well as transportation as a facfor. The committee considered whether ABAG and/or the Joint Policy Committee should conduct reviews of regionally significant projects. Staff will bring a recommendation back to the Board with a protocol and process for such reviews if it is determined that it would support the regional effort to do so. The committee endorsed ABAG's support and participation in a press conference on February 25th announcing a new initiative, "Crime Stoppers," in partnership with the Bay Area Council. ABAG has agreed to assist with outreach to all our members. 13. LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT** President Jacobs Gibson recognized Committee Chair Pete McHugh, who reported on Committee activities, including legislation reviewed: AB 842 (Jones), Traffic Reduction Plans - Oppose; AB 1634 (Levine), California Healthy Pets Act -- Watch; AB 1756 (Caballero), Local Infrastructure Development Public/Private Partnerships-- Watch; AB 2016 (Committee on Housing and Community Development), Housing Omnibus Bill - Watch; AB 2069 (Jones), Local Planning Residential Development - Oppose, unless amended; AB 2094 (DeSaulnier, Laird), San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission - Support, with affirmation that BCDC members appointed are elected officials; AB 2182 (Caballero), Local Land Use Planning - Oppose, unless amended; AB 2466 (Laird), Government Energy Producers - Support; AB 2596 (Jones), California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, Cities and CO'unties, Projected Emissions - Watch; AB 2744 (Hoffman), Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Fee, Motor Vehicle Fuel - Watch; AB 2870 (DeSaulnier), Land Use, Environmental Quality - Supported, with amendment; ACA 10 (Feuer), Bonded Indebtedness, Local Government Transportation Infrastructure - Support; SB 118 (Negrete, McLeod), Airports, Airport Land Use Commissions - Oppose; SB 1124 (Committee on Local Government), Local Government Omnibus Act of 2008 - To be reviewed in May; SB 1165 (Kuehl), Environment Environmental Impact Report -- Oppose; SB 1508 (Corbett), Seismic Safety Standards, Cripple Walls - Support; SB 1732 (Romero), Local Agencies - To be reviewed in May; SB 375 (Steinberg), Transportation Planning, Improved Travel Models, Sustainable Communities Strategy, Environmental Review - Support if amended. Members discussed CSAC's position of support of SB 375 with amendments. President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion by Chair McHugh, and seconded by Supervisor Kondylis, to approve the committee report. The motion passed unanimously. President Jacobs Gibson thanked Chair McHugh for his report. 14. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT** President Jacobs Gibson recognized Committee Chair Scott Haggerty, who reported on Committee activities, including a review of financial reports for January and February, a review the long-term Strategic Plan, a review of a contract extension with Maze and Associates not to exceed $89,000, and consideration of financial support 10 for the Bay Area Council Economic Institute in the amount of $50,000. The committee recommended approval of these items. President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion by Chair Haggerty, and seconded by Supervisor McHugh, to approve the committee report. The motion passed unanimously. President Jacobs Gibson thanked Chair Haggerty for his report. 15. CLOSED SESSION - Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: Executive Director The Board entered closed session at 9:59 p.m. The Board reconvened in open session at 10:04 p.m. Chair Haggerty reported out from closed session that the committee met to discuss the performance of the Executive Director. The committee is pleased with the performance of the Executive Director and the direction being taken and agreed on a cost of living increase and equity adjustment. President Jacobs Gibson recognized a motion by Chair Haggerty, and seconded by Supervisor McHugh, to approve a three percent cost of living increase and a $3,991 equity adjustment to the Executive Director's salary. The motion passed unanimously. 16. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned in memory of Geraldine May Haggerty, mother of Immediate Past President Scott Haggerty, at approximately 10:06 p.m. Jl~.ll- .--- ~~ L);ardner, ;:~retary- Treasurer ** Indicates attachments. *** For information on the L&GO Committee, contact Patricia Jones at (570) 464 7933 or PatJ@abag.ca.gov, or Kathleen Cha at (570) 464 7922 or KathleenC@abag.ca.gov. All ABAG Executive Board meetings are recorded. To arrange for review of these tapes, please contact Fred Castro, Clerk of the Board, at (570) 464-7973 or FredC@abag.ca.aov. 11 ABAG 3/4/08 Meeting Schedule 2008 Executive Board Meetings January 17 March 20 May 15 July 17 September 18 November 20 START TIME 7 :00 PM LOCATION Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter Auditorium 101 Eighth Street Oakland, California 94607 Across from the Lake Merritt BART Station Spring General Assembly April 24 Palace Hotel San Francisco Fall General Assembly October 24 Oakland Marriott City Center Schedule