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Home My WebLink AboutTC Digest 2008-05-23 ~ TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of May 19 - 23, 2008 Tiburon 1. Letter - Ann Lacey - On-going Disruptive Problems with CCC Events 2. Letter - Marin IJ - Request for Town Employee Salary Records Agendas & Minutes 3. Agenda - Planning Commission - May 28, 2008 4. Minutes - Tiburon Ecumenical Association - April 14, 2008 5. Minutes - Lyford Cove/Old Tiburon Homeowners Assoc. - May 12, 2008 Regional a) Public Hearing Notice - Marin County Title 22 Amendments-May 27, 2008 b) Letter - Marin Bd of Supervisors - CDBG and HOME Programs c) Service Matters - ABAG Newsletter - May/June 2008 * d) Discover Your Outdoors - Marin County POSC Newsletter - Summer 2008 * e) Invitation - EAH Housing - Drake's Way Groundbreaking - May 29, 2008 * f) Invitation - 28th Annual Moosefeed - December 12, 2008 * g) Invitation - Richards/Watson/Gershon - Ethics Training AB1234 -6/24/08 * Agendas & Minutes h) Agenda - MCCMC - May 28, 2008 i) Agenda - Marin Hazardous Waste - May 29, 2008 * Council Only DIGEST I. Mrs. Peggy Curran, Town Manager 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 May 21, 2008 Dear Mrs. Curran, On April 20, the residents of Rock Hill Drive wrote to the Community Congregational Church demanding an immediate end to dangerous and disruptive problems caused by their recent events. The CCC asked to have until June 6 to reply, and we agreed. What did we get in return? This last Saturday a CCC event paralyzed this neighbor- hood for hours with hundreds of cars all the way to and including Tiburon Boulevard. No fewer than four police officers struggled with illegal parking and impassable streets over a period of three hours. The cee has acted in bad faith. But now our larger question is this: if we residents are to wait until June 6, what will our responsible Town management do to protect us from this mayhem in the meantime? For the Pilgrim Heights Homeowners Association, Ann Lacey Ian Pearson Suzanne Smith John Kern cc: Tiburon Town Council Tiburon Fire Chief Tiburon Police Chief eee eee 5-17-08 Event Fiasco-Latest in a Series GRIDLOCK MAKES ROCK HILL CONTINUOUSL Y IMPASSABLE OVER 3-HOUR PERIOD CCC DRA WS 7X AS MANY CARS AS IT HAS PARKING--ILLEGALS PARKING ON TIB BL VD. 3 OFFICERS RESIST TICKETING-IF YOU NEEDED AN AMBULANCE OR FIRE TRUCK, FORGET IT Saturday afternoon memorial, estimated 200+ cars. Shuttle and 2 limos are overwhelmed. All parking taken including S1. Hilary's and all street parking for 4 blocks. A worse mess develops downhill. Overflow cars park illegally on Tiburon Blvd. Officer runs out of cones, calls for backup and more cones. eee hires one 17 -year-old to direct traffic. He fails to remove first wave of illegal parkers, so police aide called to advise him. When event begins, the boy is gone. Illegal parking soars. Police called 4 times, issue some tickets. As soon as they leave, new iIIegals arrive. This goes on continuously for 3 hours, from 3:00 pm to 6:06 pm. Two police--a dispatcher and an officer on site--resist ticketing, saying lilt's a memoriaL" eHP officer attends event and parks blocking eee drive, walks by illegal cars but does nothing. When Tiburon officer goes in to consult him, still nothing done. At regular intervals, Rock Hill and emergency turnaround are completely blocked as shuttles, parkers and new arrivals all try to fit past each other and create gridlock. . . . . . . . . 3:15 pm. Illegal parking begins, no attendant in sight. 4:30 pm. Event begins, eeG's teenage supervisor leaves. Illegal parkers here will remain thru event. /~ 3:25 pm Copycat illegal parking begins, despite many spaces remaining in eee lot. Police called. 4:40 pm. Motorcycles squeeze in too. Inner cars here will be trapped for 2 hours. 4:45 pm. eHP officer blocks eee driveway for 40 minutes to attend event. Meanwhile downhill, a neighbor reports Rock Hill is clogged with new arrivals, stopped shuttles, downhill traffic, and cars trying to park. No supervision by police or eee. Gridlock ensues. 5:00 pm. Now six illegal vehicles double park in the turnaround, including a eHP unit blocking the eee driveway. Tiburon officer goes into eee to talk to eHP, returns to say "It's a memorial service." When asked why he doesn1t simply write tickets, he has no answer. The officer is suddenly called away because more arriving cars are now parking illegally on Tiburon Boulevard. Officer lays cones and tries to direct traffic, has to call for backup with more cones. In a later call the county dispatcher also resists taking action, saying lilt's a memorial, besides they have it under control with shuttles, it will be over in a few hours." After being told it was not under control, a police aide arrives approx. 5:30 pm and tickets vehicles above. 5:20 pm. eHP officer who was blocking the eee driveway leaves. His space is immediately taken by a van. Meantime, shuttle attempts to back around illegal parkers. 6:05 pm. Memorial dinner begins. New arrival parks illegally until police arrive for the 4th time. How many times will we hear "It's just one event?" (just like 1/29, 2/2, When three law officers are unwilling to ticket violators, what chance does a 17-year-old eee "supervisor" have of controlling this chaos? What will their excuse be when their own ambulance or fire vehicles can't get through? When three shuttles, 6 law officers and 3 neighbors standing vigil for 4 hours can't control 200+ cars, what will it take to convince the Town and eee these train wrecks are too much for the neighborhood? This is a civic embarrassment. This is not worship vs. safety. That's a false choice. It's about the eee controlling the size of its events and traffic vs. failing to. Period. -- ~ ~J -"'" . j, ::i.. Undated photo. Emergency vehicles respond to eee heart case. Last Saturday this same space was blocked by 6 illegal eee parkers, including a eHP unit. The next time this happens, what will you say you did to prevent it? Post Office Box 6150 150 Alameda del Prado Novato, CA 94948-6150 (415) 883-8600 ~'1'A~ ~/Al1 DIGEST ). May 21, 2008 Ms. Margaret Curran Town Manager Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 RECEIVED MAY 232008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Dear Ms. Curran, This letter is to request records of Tiburon town employee salaries that you have in your possession. We want to inspect and copy these records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) and Article I, Section 3 of the California Constitution. The information we want to inspect and copy is as follows: All Tiburon town employee salaries for the years of 2006 and 2007. This includes each employee's name (first and last), city of residence, gender, age, length of service with the county (or hiring date), department, sub- department, job classification, job title, job status (exempt or hourly), straight-time hours worked, overtime hours worked, holiday hours worked, total hours worked, base salary, overtime pay, holiday pay, any shift differential, any taxable allowances, any bonus, any other form of compensation and the amount, and the total annual pay. We also would like to receive detailed records of expense reimbursements by employee for the same years. This includes the category of each expense (e.g., mileage, meals, office supplies), the date of each expense, the amount, the vendor's name and the total paid to each employee. As you know, California Government Code Section 6253.1(a) requires you to: 1. Assist me in identifying the records and information that are responsive to my request or to the purpose of my request. 2. Describe the information technology and physical location in which the records exist. 3. Provide me with suggestions for overcoming any practical basis for denying access to the records and information I am seeking. ~arin ~nbe,enbfnt Joumal -1- Pursuant to Government Code Section 6253(b), we ask that you make these records "promptly available" for inspection and copying. If you require a fee to cover direct costs of duplication, please let us know what that fee will be before you proceed with the copying. We'd prefer the salary information in an Excel workbook format on disc or sent via e-mail as an attachment, with the expense reimbursement information as a separate Excel file. We very much appreciate your help. Sincerely, ;~~ ROBERT STERLING City Editor Marin Independent Journal -2- DIGEST'. TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall ;0 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Regular Meeting Tiburon Planning Commission May 28, 2008 - 7:30 PM AGENDA TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman O'Donnell, Vice Chairman Kunzweiler, Commissioner Fraser, Commissioner Frymier ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please not that the Planning Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to Town Staff for consideration and/or placed on a future Planning Commission agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) Minutes. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record. COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING Commission and Committee Reports Director's Report PUBLIC HEARING 1. PARADISE DRIVE PREZONING: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO INITIATE PREZONING OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY IN THE SOUTHEASTERN PORTION OF THE TIBURON PENINSULA; FILE R-2008-01 [SA] 2. 1600 MAR WEST STREET: TIBURON PENINSULA CLUB (TPC) A. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED IN 2005 TO EXP AND THE TPC); FILE # 10406; Southern Marin Recreation Center, Owner and Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 058-171-17, 76, 84 and 058-240-21; CONTINUED FROM MARCH 26, 2008 [DW] Tiburon Planning Commission May 28, 2008 Page 1 B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE PERMIT (2005) FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE (TPC), INCLUDING INCREASED MEMBERSHIP CAPS AND RELOCATION OF A PLA YGROUND AREA; FILE #10804; Southern Marin Recreation Center, Owner and Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 058-171-17,76 and 87, and 058-240-21 [DW] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. LA TEMAIL POLICY Review and Discussion of the Town Council Late Mail Policy MINUTES 4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 23, 2008 ADJOURNMENT Future Agenda Items Green Building Program (June II) Capital Improvement Plan Review (June II) Study Session on Variances (June 11) Review and Comment on Draft Revised Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (June 11) a052808 Tiburon Planning Commission May 28, 2008 Page 2 GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division Secretary at (415) 435-7390. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. A V AILABILITY OF INFORMATION Copies of all Planning Commission Agendas, Staff Reports, and supporting data are available for viewing and inspection at Town Hall and at the Belvedere- Tiburon Library located adjacent to Town Hall. Agendas and Staff Reports are also available on the Tiburon website (www.ci.tiburon.ca.us) after 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Any documents produced by the Town and distributed to a majority of the Planning Commission 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 Commission meeting, will be available for public inspection at Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920. Upon request, the Town will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accumodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings, Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or zuxiliary aid or service at least 5 days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to the Planning Division Secretary at the above address. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings provide the general public and interested parties an opportunity to provide testimony on agenda items. If you challenge any proposed action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described later in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing(s). GUIDELINES FOR TIME LIMITS ON PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY .:. The Planning Commission's general meeting procedure and time limit guidelines are as follows: .:. Planning Division Staff Report - 5 to 1 0 minutes .:. Planning Commission questions to staff .:. Applicant's presentation - 10-20 minutes .:. Public Testimony (depending on the number of speakers) - 3 to 5 minutes each. Members of the audience may not allocate their testimony time to other speakers. .:. Time limits may be modified at the discretion of the Chainnan. Interested members of the public may speak on any item on the agenda TIMING OF ITEMS ON AGENDA While the Planning Commission attempts to hear all items in order as stated on the agenda, it reserves the right to take items out of order. No set times are assigned to items appearing on the Planning Commission agenda. NOTE: ALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE AUDIO RECORD Tiburon Planning Commission May 28,2008 Page 3 The HiLARITATIBURON ECUMENICAL ASSOCLAi.TIO~~ 100 Ned's Way - Tiburon, California 94920 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes of April 14. 2008 (Hi'Or:JlGEST RECEIVED MAY 232008 Officers: President - Keith Lester Vice President - Charles Quick Secretary - Barbara Garcia-Romero Treasurer - Carl Weichel DIRECTORS PRESENf. DIRECfORS ABSENf: * excused OTHERS PRESENf: A QUORUM IS 7 TOWN MANAGERS OFHCE TOWN OF TIBURON The Hilarita Residents Association (HRA): Mary Ann Alvarado, Joyce Larsen, Dorothy Larson, Carol Michelson, Susan Solomon-Browne, Angela Lorenz-President ex-officio Community Congregational Church (CCC) Barbara Brooks, Keith Lester, Carl Weichel St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (SSEC) Barbara Garcia-Romero, Michael Peters, Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) Richard Leonards, Charles Quick Community At-Large Representative - Town of Tiburon Representative - to be appointed HRA- Sonya Pradia Anne Browne* (SSEC), Dennis Leary* (WPC) Linda Tilton, Director of Property Management, The John Stewart Co. (JSC) Julius Wilson-Kennah, Administrator - The Hilarita Apartments, JSC 7:00 p.m. Newland Experienced Board Member Orientation Keith Lester presented and discussed the history on the formation of The Hilarita, emphasizing the efforts of such a large group of people to create and then to preserve affordable housing at The Hilarita. 1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER President Lester determined that a quorum was present and called for order at 7:40 PM in the Community Resource Center of The Hilarita Apartments. 2. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10. 2008 MEETING There was an amendment to the Open Forum, page 2, item 2 response: "Ms. Tilton, JSC, responded that the HRA proposal was not clear or complete regarding suitable location, layout plan, maintenance, budget, etc. President Lester said that the garden project is one taken on by the HRA, and asked Susan to discuss this with HRA and submit a unified plan and budget." There being no further comments, it was: M/S/P that the Board accept the March 10, 2008 minutes as amended. 3. OPEN FORUM Resident Barbara Warren, on behalf of other residents, reported that since her assigned parking space is underneath trees, her automobile suffers from tree sap and bird droppings on a daily basis. She asked the Board to consider creating a "car wash" area which provides water only. Users would pay a 'water fee' and no soap would be allowed. In discussion, the Directors asked numerous questions and the following suggestions were made: 1. trim the trees which overhang above cars; < 1 > 2. residents obtain car covers to protect their vehicles; .~,.3.:'! iQV~!~g~t~,.bird deterrents (electrical, ultrasound, etc.); '~~'lJ.~Jri$t~1I 'parpQrt~. (Carl Weichel offered to investigate options in this area.) ~~:';._ .;.0, ' ", :.. :.!~' ' . No decision was reached concerning this request, but the request may be discussed again after further research and investigation. 4. CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS Carl Weichel reported that Director Anne Browne negotiated an agreement with the Child Care Center to use space at St. Stephen's Church until such time as their new structure is complete. (Recently, there was a fire which destroyed the Center.) 5. The HILARITA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HRA) REPORT Meets eve/}' third Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Esther Whitman Community Center President Angela Lorenz reported that: 1. at the most recent HRA meeting, many residents expressed interest in obtaining more information about Renter's Insurance. Dorothy Larson suggested that residents should contact the company who provides their auto insurance, since often there will be a savings in premiums if someone has more than one policy with a particular insurer. It was also suggested that HRA provide a list of names of insurance companies to come to the property to meet with residents and provide more specific information. 2. the Angel Island picnic will be held on June 13, 2008. 3. the HRA garage sale will be held on April 19, 2008. 4. the HRA requests a meeting to discuss the H- TEA amendment to the H- TEA Bylaws. (A meeting was held directly after this Board meeting.) 6. SECRETARY'S REPORT Barbara Garcia-Romero reported that she sent a card on behalf of the H- TEA to L.A. Wurl, wishing her a speedy recovery from a recent surgery. 7. TREASURER'S REPORT Carl Weichel advised that the Board's Bank of Marin checking account balance is $4,483.98, and that there are no outstanding payables. 8. The JOHN STEWART COMPANY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REPORT A-- Linda Tilton, Director of Property Management, reported that: 1 . a HUD Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) is scheduled to begin Wednesday April 16, 2008 and may take one or more business days to complete. 2. the proposed amendment to the H- TEA Bylaws was submitted to HUD for their review and approval, however, no reply has yet been received. B - Julius Wilson-Kermah, Administrator, reported that: 1 . the issue of improperly installed satellite dishes is being addressed, now that weather permits. <2> 2. all residents have been notified that HUD issued a new Model Lease and copies of the new lease have been sent to all residents. There is a 60 day comment period if residents wish to express any concerns to HUD before the lease will be implemented. 3. also, new House Rules have been distributed. The new rules incorporate all the individual addenda to the lease to simplify all of this documentation. Carl Weichel requested that copies of the new Model Lease and the House Rules be distributed to all Board members for their Board Manual. Ms. Tilton will respond to this request. 9. ON-SITE COMMITTEE REPORT Meets fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM or as needed. Committee: Barbara Brooks, Ame Brown, Richard Leonards, Carol Michelson There was no report. 10. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT Meets the last Friday of the month at 7:30 AM or as needed. Committee: Charles Ouick-c, Mary Ann Alvarado" Michael Peters Charles Quick reported that he expects a proposal from Mary T eSelle by next week on the re-design of landscaping at the property entrance. It was noted that Perry Roland has not yet submitted a proposal for landscape maintenance. President Lester requested that Buildings and Grounds prepare a recommendation on resident concerns regarding bird and tree sap droppings onto their cars. 11. COMMUNITY TRAINING & SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT Meets the first Friday of the month at 6:00 PM or as needed. Committee: Barbara Garcia-Romero-c, Angela Lorenz Barbara Garcia-Romero reported that they are in the 25th week of tutoring and will be finishing in June, 2008. She noted that the tutoring program has a particular new student of kindergarten age whose native language is Farsi, who they are tutoring in English. Barbara said that Carl Weichel and she will work together to find sources of long-term funding for the tutoring program. 12. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT · This report is proprietary and not to be discussed outside of this meeting Meets as needed. Committee: Carl Weichel-c, Dorothy Larson, Dennis Leary, Michael Peters Carl Weichel- no report. Mike Peters requested additional clarification from Dennis Leary on the specifics of his request for a Variance Report (commentary) on the monthly financial reports. 13. OLD BUSINESS There was none. 14. NEW BUSINESS 1. Charles Quick related that a resident of The Hilarita, Marge Wiegandt sustained a very serious head injury from a fall that occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2008 and that she was reported to have been in a coma for more than 24 hours. Julius Wilson-Kermah, Property Manager, said that the only resident who witnessed any part of the incident had only seen the woman after having fallen and lying on the sidewalk, and that she called the paramedics. It appears that Ms. Wiegandt uses a walking cane, and at the time she was handling a small rolling cart and may have lost her balance or fainted on the sidewalk. Management will report the incident to our insurance <3> carrier in case of further developments. Update information on Ms. Wiegandt's condition can be obtained from Barbara Rowe at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Ms. Wiegandt's daughter is staying in her Mother's apartment for the time being. 2. President Keith Lester and Treasurer Carl Weichel attended the JCS annual conference on Friday April 4, 2008, and agreed that it was a valuable experience. Barbara Garcia-Romero expressed her interest in attending the JCS annual conference next year. 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION · This session is confidential and not to be discussed outside of this meeting There was no call for an Executive Session. 16. DATE OF NEXT MEETING - MAY 17.2008 WITH ANNUAL WALK AROUND At 9:00 a.m. there will be a New/and Experienced Board Member Orientation. The regular business meeting will be called to order at 9:30 a.m. The Annual Walk Around will follow the business meeting for a tour that will include apartments which have been rehabbed this year. COURTESY CAILI~ Please remember that a quorum is required to proceed on any 'action' item. If you will be unable to attend this meeting, please contact President Keith Lester (456-6659) or Recording Secretary L.A. Wurl (381-2556), and you may leave a message. Thank you. · Absences: Bylaws ARTICLE 6 Section 6.05, with Board discretion, permit no more than three (3) consecutive or four (4) non-consecutive meetings to be missed without justification. 17. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT Without objection, President Lester called for adjournment at 8:55 PM. 2008 Board of Directors Meeting Calendar: (second Monday of each month except May and August) · Annual Meeting/Elections -January 14, · February 11, · March 10, · April 14, · regular business meeting & annual walk around -Saturday May 17 @ 9:30 AM, · June 9, · July 14, · August - customarily no scheduled meeting, · September 8, · October 13, · November 10, and, · December 8. minutes by Linda Tilton, JSC, 4/08 >minutes distribution · H- TEA Board of Directors · JSC >approved minutes distribution: · Board of Directors · Sponsor Churches - Community, St. Stephen's,Westminster .EAH · Marin Housing Authority · Belvedere City Council · Tiburon Town Council · Loren Sanborn, JSC · HRA files · H-TEA Secretary files <4> LYFORD's COVE -OLD TIBURON HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION ~~~~i'.__ _ Lyford's Stone Tower r889 ~~~.,........ '. OIl. '., _' National Register of Historic Places, - I" ~~ .-,- W h' D C ~~~-: . as mgton, . . -' -::::;:::;> ~~\ ~ - . RECEIVED, . Lyford s Cove - Old Tlburon MAY 2 2 2oo8-IomeownersAssociation (LCOTHA) 98 Main Street #634 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE Tiburon, CA TOWN OF TIBURON 4 MINUTES - LCOTHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS and General Meeting- MAY 12, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7PM by Bill Lukens. Attending: Diane Lynch, Fran Wilson, Chris and Cathy Benediktsson, Klaus Meinberg, Madeleine Wood, Alice Fredericks (until 8pm), Len Sellers, Helen Lindqvist, and Pat Montag. Deborah Mazzolini (until 8:30pm), Eric Schoenberg (until 7:30pm). Guest Nicholas Nguyen Director of Public Works from Tiburon. February 2008 Minutes were approved as amended as follows: "In- terested LCOTHA membership asked to help develop general guidelines for neighborhood character, since there have been complaints that the DRB criteria of looking at all homes within 300 feet of the project application was misleading." BRIEFING FROM NICHOLAS NGUYEN.. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: The LCOTHA neighborhood is a challenge for Public Works as it features narrow roads, old roads, drainage issues, and the lack of engineering in the structural road elements. For exam- ple, storm drains or cross culverts are on the older side, and can be metal on top and dirt on the bottom from erosion and corrosion. The Town has replaced some with high den- sity polyethylene (HDPE) which have an 80 yr. life span. The Undergrounding District basically put in a joint trench with pipes by contract with PG&E to install the electrical and take the system over. It was transferred officially about a month ago. the AT&T work remains, which is necessary for pole removal. AT&T is re- sponsible for removing the poles. This will happen in about two months; apparently we fell behind a Belvedere undergrounding project, the work is now however underway. A slurry seal has been put on Paradise Drive that covers the existing pavement. The County portion of Paradise has not been done because the County refused the Towns of- fer of a slurry coat. The County wants the road restored, and the Town is currently in discussion with the County regarding the specifications of the road. Nick is working with Eric Staeger, staff person at the County. Welcome News: Out of the 222 homes in the district 3/4 were on the "downtown circuit", an effort has been made to add the last 1 / 4. This part of the project has slowed PG&E work, as it required additional design and electrical work. Mar East homes have been switched now to the "downtown circuit" which is thought to be more reliable during storms. It is estimated that the poles will be down in 3 months. Hooray! Another item discussed was traffic safety. Centro West and Solano as well as other areas have speeding car problems. Pedestrian safety elements such as rumble strips/pavement markings are in consideration. The 3 classic elements to traffic safety are - education/ enforcement/ and engineering solutions. Regarding speeding bicycles, it was thought best addressed via the POST commission (Parks Open Space Tiburon). The traffic safety is- c - C) m en -I ~. page ..., LYFORD's COVE- OLD TIBURON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION sues in the narrows in front of the Caprice Restaurant, Nick is going to look into with the Traffic Safety Committee which includes the Police Chief. . . Regarding the lighting downtown. The contract to purchase and install new "down" light- . ." ing was let and the lights are in the corporation yard, however CalTrans permitting has .~ delayed the work. They are requiring testing. The replacements are just the lights up top- side, not the poles. Nick is working with CalTrahs. Thanks Nicholas Nguyen for a great update! BELVEDERE TIBURON LIBRARY: Deborah Mazzolini our new LCOTHA neighbor on Mar West, presented an update on the library. A little background history starting at the JPA. The Library is governed by a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) formed in 1995. The Steering Committee ceded from the County Library system, in order to become eligible for the tax revenues for libraries raised from peninsula taxpayers. The basic tax funds of approxi- mately $700K were transferred to the JPA at this time. A parcel tax was created to fund the bond to build. The library current budget is $1.4M to run the library per year. This comes primarily from the basic tax (720/0), parcel tax (110/0), private funds (90/0), and 80/0 from fines, interlibrary state support. There are 94 directors on the Library Foundation that raises money for the library and 7 on the Board of Trustees for the Library JPA board (3 Belvedere, 3 Tiburon, and 1 Reed). Expansion update: The Library is on a floating foundation so a 2nd floor expansion up is not possible. That leaves the two current options which will be very interesting and we encourage you to call or email Fran and attend the presentation at Fran's house (details next paragraph). Alot more public input is needed, to decide the location of the expan- sion, to understand the reasons for the expansion and be able to speak in a more in- formed manner. It is so important to have community input on the Library expansion that Fran Wilson is offering to host for LCOTHA an informational meeting at her home June 8th from 6-7:30pm. Please RSVP her at her email: Fran Wilson at fhwilfly@aol.com. or call at 789-8945. COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION (CCA): CCA allows local communities to engage in the business of buying or generating electrical energy to sell to residents by forming a joint poser authority (JPA) with other local jurisdictions. Marin County is considering creating a JPA called Marin Clean Energy that will buy and/ or generate electrical energy from green and renewable sources to sell to local residents. Every household will be in- cluded unless they "opt out" and chose to remain with PG&E. The Town Council will have to decide whether to join Marin Clean Energy in November. The web site for Marin Clean Ene r g y http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/ CD /Mainl comdev / adv ance/S ustainab ili ty /Energy /cca/CCA.cfm). The CCA program gives the cities and counties the authority to purchase electricity and resell it to customers within their jurisdiction. Marin Clean Energy, as all JPAs formed as Community Choice Aggregations, would be allowed to purchase energy from whatever source they choose at whatever price they can get. As the Marin Clean Energy business plan states, "Unlike traditional utility service, the source of the electric supply (generation) and the price paid by customers for the generation services procured by the CCA program would be determined by the CCA". Some see the possibility of moving toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy. Marin would enter the page 2 _ y; F' 0 R D's C 0 V E - 0 L D T I 8 U ~ O. N. H 0 M E 0 W N E R S ASS 0 C I A T ION greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy. Marin would enter the amazingly complex world of power generation and transmission and compete with other power players including PG&E. The business plan is making the rounds of cities across the county. PG&E would still maintain poles and lines and transmit electricity, but under the plan, MCE would choose the sources of the electricity it buys. PG&E is having diffi- culty meeting the 200/0 green target by 2010. Power: green or dark green as they say.......Stay tuned! TREASURERS REPORTI MEMBERSHIP: Kell Bredsig Larsen sent a report which said in summary, $5,774 in the bank, and we need to pass a budget. Currently we are operating on last years budget. Because of the long presentations it was tabled to next meeting to be addressed with thought and consideration. The most up to date list of members shows 51 members who have paid so far. Remember to send in those dues..... form attached on these minutes. Last year our paid member- ship was 126 members. SOCIAL EVENT PLANNED FOR Sunday SEPTEMBER 21ST at 4PM at THE TI- BURON PENINSULA CLUB: Susie Fraenkel-Cattell has offered to help set up the Fall Party at the TPC. Members will be able to enjoy the new facilities if you haven't had a chance. Please send an email to her if you would like to help with this event susie-q(Ci)mail.com. ENVIRONMENTAL I ARCHITECTURAL: Helen Lindqvist reports that as a result of neigh- borhood input the project was scaled down and the number of clerestory windows re- duced at the 275 Diviso project. Also, 1891/3 Centro West plans were approved. PATHS: The neighbors & LCOTHA are trying to preserve the path between Vistazo West and Cen- tro West where the new house was approved. We encourage input to the Town. The nevI owner has declined to allow this defined and historical path along the property which has been used for decades. This is an important path because it allows a safe route to Las Lomas land to get into the town and to the ferry for the residents, especially since Diviso is such a narrow street and is another 3 block walk. NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Big welcome to KLAUS MEINBERG, and to LEN SELLERS who will provide the board input on the development efforts underway at the Martha property. 2008 Meeting Dates Tiburon Town Hall Chamber Room: August 11th, No- vember 10th Our board meets at 7:00 pm, in the Town eouncil ehambers. Our Board Meetings typi- cally feature reports from our standing committees, which, in addition to Emergency Preparedness, include the Library eommittee, Design/Architectural eommittee, Paths eommittee and Social Committee. Join us! If you haven't sent in 2008 Membership Dues please clip this coupon and send to address below. Membership Application/Yearly renewal for LCOTHA, 98 Main Street, Box 634, Tiburon, CA 94920 $20.00 payable to LCOTHA NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: EMAIL: page 3 LYFORD's COVE- OLD TIBURON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION"'" Lyford's Stone Tower 1889 National Register of Historic Places, Washington, D. C. Lyford Cove - Old Tiburon Homeowners Association (LCOTHA) 98 Main Street #634 Tiburon, CA Come to a Library Expansion InformauonalAleeung Sunday June 8th 6:00 - 7:30pm with Deborah Mazzolini, Library Director Hosted by: Fran and Barry Wilson 1990 Centro West (at intersection of Diviso) Limited parking; walk or carpool if possible (Refreshments) RSVP: o-fhwil~v@aol.com or 789-8945 ~---~ /~ --\ r.<:: Ft,' ~ I \ :,. .,'~ ii t ; ) ~.~- :..:_..~,~.~. ;;:-- ,,~-----~- - ,- ;"",--='.;..-: ,,_ "",,,.,o-~~'~" , .,..,-- 5- <v 1".I.i:1'.~.J -~ '" ::...,;......"'.JI.'__~..l...----....,L-'<:.....:.- ;, "- ,-.",.~_r' ~.=--~........: - - ------'>.~~~~_.....:~=:.:;. Town Council Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon CA 94920 page 4 I MARIN COUN1Y DIGESt ~~~4 ~COMMUNI1Y D~V~LOPM~~Jw~~~~~ ..... ~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARIN COUNTY TITLE 22 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Marin County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed revisions to the Marin County Title 22 (Development Code), which includes zoning and subdivision regulations for the unincorporated areas of Marin County. The project includes proposed text amendments to the Development Code that would clarify, correct, and update applicable sections of the code, including amendments needed to meet legal requirements from Government Code Section 65915 which applies to residential density bonuses. The regulations affected by the proposed amendments include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) clarification of affordable housing incentives as provided by the Development Code and Countywide Plan (CWP); (2) update state density bonus law requirements; (3) definitions; and (4) other standards including, but not limited to those applicable to agricultural structures and room rentals. Copies of the proposed Development Code amendments may be obtained from the Marin County Community Development Agency Planning Division, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 308, San Rafael, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). The proposed amendments to the Development Code are an implementing provision of the CWP update. Amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the CWP because they correct,clarify, or otherwise revise existing regulations that implement policies and programs contained in the CWP. The potential impacts of implementing these standards have been adequately addressed in the certified CWP Update EIR. A subsequent or supplemental EIR is not required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 - "Subsequent . EIRs" because the proposed project (Le., proposed amendments) does not include substantial changes involving new or more severe environmental effects that would result from the adoption of these amendments, nor does the proposal involve new information that was not known at the time the EIR for the CWP was certified. Said public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Marin County Planning Commission on Tuesday May 27,2008, in the Planning Commission Chambers (Room #328 - Administration Building), Civic Center, San Rafael, California, at which time any and all persons interested in this matter may appear and be heard. Please call the Community Development Agency - Planning Division at (415) 499-6269 on or after Monday, May 19, 2008, in order to be informed of the place on the agenda and the approximate time of the hearing or to obtain a copy of _ the staff report, or visit our website at htto:/Iwww.co.marin.ca.us/deots/bs/members/mcbds/Brdoaae.cfm?BrdID=62. Written materiai should not be mailed or delivered directly to Commissioners because it will not be accepted or considered as part of the administrative record for the project. Written material for the Planning Commission should be submitted to the Community Development Agency at least 10 days prior to the meeting date so that it can be distributed and considered by the Planning Commission with the staff report. Any written material submitted after this date will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior to or at the meeting. If you challenge the decision of this prpject in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Agency- Planning Division at, or prior to the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2).) c.J..--/, i.___ I I ~t.i.-l VYV- Stacey l~umann Planner 1:\SLaumann\Density Bonus\PClpc-notice-5-27-08. doc ALEX HINDS Agency Director Tom lai Deputy Director 3501 Civic Center [),.ive, Room 308 - San Rafael. CA Q4903-4157 415-4QQ-6'16Q - +=ax 415-4QQ-7880 (~ttp:l / __ .co. marin.ca. us/ dept;JCO/ main/index.cfm) ~ L~JUllVJ UM.Uj, uu.Ul4~.l 4plUS In~d ,,'[ \!' . ". ,.'~; ~~~~\ ~:'~~;,,' , "....~ t~' ~;#fl<'~ \"'" .. .."~ ~..:,f: ,~~" NI~'v'V\1 .:fa AINnOJ o I \I d 38\11S0d 's'n 11\111\1 SS'iflJ' lS~I.:f L~Ii7-czo6i76 'V-:) 'l=tVjVCj NVS gocz 0100CJ '3AIClG Cl31N::J-:) :)IAI-:) I09Z ./\ NOISIAIO ~NINNVld ." ~n'Y'7~ --.- A:)NTI\i .. 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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 3501 CiVIC CENTER DR., SUITE 329 SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA 94903-4193 TELEPHONE (415) 499-7331 FAX (415) 499-3645 TIY (415) 499-6172 www.co.marin.ca.us/bos May 19,2008 RECEIVED MAY 232008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Mayor Jeff Slavitz T own of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon CA 94920 Dear Mayor Slavitz: Since 1975, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has provided over $59 million to Marin County communities for housing, community facility, and public service projects benefiting lower income people. In the 2008 funding cycle, CDBG provided $1.6 million for housing, community facility, and public service activities, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provided an additional $1.1 million for affordable housing projects. These programs have been uniquely effective in Marin because they combine a steady stream of federal funding with local control over funding criteria and project selection. In short, CDBG and HOME give us federal funds for important projects selected by the people of Marin. Marin County qualifies for CDBG formula funding because cities and the county have, through cooperation agreements, joined together to receive funding as an "urban county." These agreements must be renewed every three years. The CDBG cooperation agreements will expire this year, and in order for us to continue receiving funds for fiscal years 2009-2011, it is necessary for each city and the county to renew their joint participation by formally executing a new cooperation agreement by June 30, 2008. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the county to inform each city that it may elect to be excluded from the urban county, and any city which chooses to be excluded must notify both the county and HUD in writing by June 13, 2008. An election to be excluded will be effective for the entire three-year period for which the urban county qualifies, unless the excluded city specifically elects to be included in a subsequent year for the remainder of the urban county's three-year qualification period. Any future change in election must be done in a manner and by a date to be specified by HUD. VICE-PRESIDENT PRESIDENT 2'" VICE-PRESIDENT CLERK SUSAN L. ADAMS . HAROLD C. BROWN . CHARLES MCGLASHAN . STEVE KINSEY . JUDY ARNOLD . MAlTHEW H. HYMEL SAN RAFAEL SAN ANSELMO MILL V ALLEY SAN GERONIMO NOVATO 15T DISTRICT 2~D DISTRICT 3RD DISTRICT 4'" DISTRICT 5fH DISTRICT If a city excludes itself from the urban county, programs within its borders will no longer qualify for the CDBG funding which the urban county receives automatically on a formula basis each year from the federal government. Unless it has central city designation, a city must have at least 50,000 population to qualify independently for a CDBG entitlement formula allocation directly from HUD. While a city remains part of an urban county, it is ineligible to apply for grants under the State-administered CDBG program. The State-administered CDBG program requires a competitive application process that does not automatically provide funds on a formula basis. If a city remains with the urban county, it is automatically also a participant in the HOME program if the urban county receives HOME funding, and may receive a HOME formula allocation only as part of the urban county. Although HUD will permit urban counties a.Tld cities that are part of the urban cCQnty to apply for State HOME funds, the State of California does not presently make its HOME allocation available to projects in HUD urban counties. To continue to receive maximum CDBG and HOME funding, it is crucial that all the cities in Marin renew their commitment to the CDBG program. We will send the new CDBG cooperation agreements to city managers shortly. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or Roy Bateman, Community Development Coordinator, at 499-6698. With your participation, the cities and the county can continue their impressive 34-year record of cooperation and achievement in the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. J dy old, Chair nori y Setting Committee Community Development Block Grant Program cc: Councilmember Richard B. Collins, CDBG Priority Setting Committee Representative Margaret Curran, Tiburon Town Manager DIGEST ~ JJ MARIN COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS AGENDA Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Hosted by the City of Larkspur at the Community Room, 300 Drakes Landing Road 6:00 PM Social Hour 7:00 PM Business Meeting 1. Call to Order: Larry Chu, President 2. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Larkspur Mayor Kathy Hartzell 3. Approval of Minutes: From the meeting held on April 23, 2008 4. Announcement of Openings on Executive Committee a MCCMC President for the 2008-09 term. One year term currently held by Larry Chu. b MCCMC Vice President for the 2008-09 term. One year term current held by Susan Brandborg. 5. Election of Openings on Committees a. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board. Primary position currently held by Carole Dillon Knutson. 2 year term July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010. b. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board. Alternate position currently held by Shawn Marshal. 2 year term July 1, 2008 to June 30,2010. 6. Committee Reports: (Not to exceed 3 minutes per report) a. Transportation Authority of Marin - Alice Fredericks b. Legislative Committee - Barbara Heller c. Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District - Mary Currie d. Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Steve Kinsey e. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit - Carole Dillon-Knutson f. Association of Bay Area Governments - Carole Dillon-Knutson g. North Bay League of CA Cities - Amy 0 Gorman 7. 2008-09 Meeting Calendar 8. Public Comment (Limit 2 minutes per person) 7:45 PM Dinner 8:30 PM Program: Will Travis, Executive Director San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, speaking on the impacts of climate change on Marin County and what we should do about it. ADJOURN: to next meeting June 25, 2008 in Mill Valley Deadline for a enda items - June 17, 2008 rsinnott larkspurfire. net Upcoming Meetings: September 24 in Novato October 22 in Ross MARIN COUNTY HAZARDOUS & SOLID WASTE MANAGEME~/GI:8'" i JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY RECEIVED MAY 2 32008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, May 29, 2009 Marin Municipal Water District 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera. TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TI8URON TIME 9:00 AM AGENDA 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of JPA Board Meeting Minutes from March 27, 2008. 3. Approve JPA FY 08-09 Budget, Contract, and Tipping Fee Resolution. (Action) 4. 2007 Financial Statements and Auditor's Report. (Action) 5. Executive Committee Report. (Informational) a) Executive Committee meeting minutes from January 23, 2008 b) Executive Committee meeting minutes from April 23, 2008 6. Set Date for November's JPA Board Meeting (Action) 7. Open Time. 8. Adjourn. F. \Waste\J P A\AGENDA \08-05-29. doc The full agenda including staff reports can be viewed at www.marinrecycles.org/mins_agendas.cfm ~ ~ g JI ! II" .~ ..... .... ..... - American sign language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 499-3232 (TTY) or (415) 499-6530 (voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. Contact the Marin County Department of Public Works, Division of Waste Management at (415) 499-6647 for more information 1