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Tiburon
1. Letter - Main Street Properties - Change of Mgr to Shelter Bay Retail Grp
2. Letter - Mary Fall< - Application for 2nd Term on Bel{Tib Library Agency
3. Letter - Scott Anderson - Flood Insurance Rate Map
4. Yearly Recap - Design Review Submittals - May 2008
5. Monthly Report - Office of Design Review - May 2008
Agendas & Minutes
6. Minutes - Planning Commission - May 28, 2008
7. Action Minutes - Planning Commission - June 11, 2008
8. Meeting Notice - Bel{Tib Library Agency Expansion - 6/18/08
Regional
a) Letter - Grandmothers Against the War
b) Report - Marin General Services Authority - June 5, 2008
c) Memo - Marin Dept. Pub. Wks - Unincorporated Area BP AC Master Plan
d) Workshop Announce. - Marin Comm. Develop. - Redwood Landfill- 6/24/08
e) Letter - Sen.Alex Padilla - Requesting Support for SB1420 - Menu Labeling *
f) Conference & Exposition - LCC - September 24-27,2008 *
g) Calif.Report 2008 - Recent Developments in Gun Laws *
h) Bay Area Monitor - League of Women Voters Newsletter - June/July 2008 *
i) Marin Conservation League News - April/May 2008 *
j) Golden Gate Gazette - Summer 2008 *
k) Estuary - Bay Delta News - June 2008 *
1) Letter - Marin Community Food Bank - Cap.Campaign for a Perm.Home *
Agendas & Minutes
m) Agenda - Special Meeting - Marin Bd. Of Supervisors - June 19, 2008
n) Agenda - Marin Bd of Supervisors & Flood Control- June 17,2008
0) Meeting Cancel.- Marin/Sonoma Narrows Policy Advisory Group - 6/08
* Council Only
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Samuelson Schafer Property Services Inc.
P. O. Box 715 Kentfield, CA 94914-0715 PH: 415-485-5566 FAX: 415-485-5599
June 6, 2008
RECEIVED
JUN 1 0 2008
Ms. Peggy Curran
Town Manager
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
TOWN OF TleURON
Re: Address Change
Dear Ms. Curren:
Effective Tuesday, July 1,2008 Samuelson Schafer Property Services, Inc. will no longer
be the manager for Main Street Properties. Please update your records to reflect the
following contact information for all future billing and correspondence effective July 1,
2008:
Main Street Properties
c/o Shelter Bay Retail Group
655 Redwood Highway, Suite 177
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Attn: Elizabeth Ringbom
415-388-4460 ext. 746
It has been a pleasure working with you and your hard work and effort has been much
appreciated.
Sincerely,
lli1~er
PropeJy Administrator
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MARY S. FALK
19 Tanfield Rd.
Tiburon, Ca 94929
Mayor Jeff Slavitz
Tiburon Town Council
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
June 6, 2008
RECEIVED
JUN 1 0 2008
TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
TOWN OF Tl8URON
Dear Jeff and Council Members:
Please accept nlY application for a second full tenn on the Belvedere
Tiburon Library Agency. Previously, I also served the last year of a BTLA
term that another trustee did not complete. My Library service includes 3
years as president of the Library Foundation. I was a melnber of the original
Steering COlnnlittee, and I have been a director of the Foundation since it
was fonned. I continue to be a Inember of several Library conlmittees. It is
an honor to serve the Library.
Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
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Community Development Department
June 10, 2008
VIA FAX 510-627-7147
Jeff Slavitz
Mayor
Kathleen K. Schaefer
Engineer, Mitigation Division
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1111 Broadway, Suite 1200
Oakland, CA 94607-4052
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RE: COMMENTS ON REVISED PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE
RATE MAP (FIRM) DATED MAY 9, 2008
Dick. Collins
Councilinember
Dear Ms. Schaefer:
Tom Gram
Councilmember
The Town of Tiburon has had the opportunity to review the Revised Preliminary FIRM
dated May 9, 2008 and has the following comments.
1. Quite unexpectedly and without precedent, this latest map depicts virtually all ora~~~~t~~n~ran
the commercial area of Downtown Tiburon to be in a special flood hazard area
(Zone AE). Please be advised that this area has never previously been shown as
a special flood hazard area and we do not agree that it should be designated as
such. The Town's current Flood Insurance Study map (effective May 16, 1977)
shows the Downtown commercial area being outside the 100- year flood zone.
The Revised Preliminary FIRM map dated September, 2007 also did not show
this area as being in a special flood hazard zone. The Town concurred with the
depiction of flood hazard areas on the September 2007 preliminary map, and
continues to do so. Please note that during the 1980s, drainage improvements
were installed that have eliminated the occasional flooding problems that had
previously occurred from time to time in Downtown Tiburon. The
improvements were designed to accommodate the 100-year flood and have
successfully done so. We request a meeting to discuss revising your flood
designations for the Downtown Tiburon commercial area (see attached) to
reflect those shown on the September 2007 Revised Preliminary Map Panels 489
and 527.
2. We note that the aerial base is quite old, dating to before 1998. Is there any way
to use a more up-to-date aerial base?
3. Beach Road is incorrectly labeled as "Raccoon Ln" on Panel 489 (see attached).
The Town of Tiburon appreciates the opportunity to comment on the revised maps. We
look forward to meeting with you soon to discuss the preliminary maps.
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TOWN OF TIBURON
OFFICE OF DESIGN REVIEW
MONTHL Y REPORT
MAY 2008
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICATIONS:
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STAFF REVIEW APPLICATIONS:
Review of minor exterior alterations and additions of less than 500
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APPEALS OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL
REPORT PREPARED BY: Connie Cashman, Planning Secretary
DATE OF REPORT: June 9, 2008
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MINUTES NO. 965
PLANNING COMMISSION
May 28, 2008
Regular Meeting
Town of Tiburon Council Chambers
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair O'Donnell called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Present:
Chair O'Donnell, Vice Chair Kunzweiler, Commissioners Fraser and Frymier
Absent:
None
Staff Present: Community Development Director Anderson, Planning Manager Watrous and
Minutes Clerk Harper
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING: None
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
Community Development Director Anderson summarized the staff report. He stated that the
Town has received prezoning applications from nine property owners who own 13 assessor
parcels encompassing approximately 45 acres of territory in the unincorporated Paradise
Drive area at the southeastern end of the Tiburon Peninsula. He explained the prezoning
process, noting that any prezoning designation must be consistent with the general plan. He
stated that the applicants do not ask the Planning Commission to prezone any territory at this
meeting, but merely to initiate a prezoning process by adopting a resolution of intention and
establishing a boundary for a prezoning study area, after which the Town could then begin
detailed analysis and determine the appropriate level of environmental review.
Community Development Director Anderson described the geographic area surrounding the
applicants' parcels and stated that prezoning of only these 13 parcels would not result in
rational boundaries for purposes of study, land planning, or efficiency of service provision.
He recommended that the Planning Commission establish a prezoning study area boundary
containing all unincorporated territory on both sides of Paradise Drive from the Tiburon
corporate limits on the south to the Romberg Tiburon Center property line on the north.
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He said that the recommended area would include approximately 92 assessor parcels
encompassing roughly 230 acres of territory. He stated that the Romberg Tiburon Center
boundary forms a logical break-point for prezoning in that it stops short of two large tracts of
land over which the Town has no land use control (Romberg Tiburon Center and the
County's Tiburon Uplands Nature Preserve) and would include a limited portion of Paradise
Drive. He stated that since the applicants are absorbing all processing costs of this prezoning
process, extending the study area northward along the Tiburon Peninsula toward Corte
Madera, far beyond the applicants' parcels, seems inappropriate at best.
Chair O'Donnell requested a summary of LAFCO annexation policies. Community
Development Director Anderson said that LAFCO policies were voluminous and would
require some research. He noted that LAFCO has given no direction regarding the subject
properties.
Chair O'Donnell opened the public hearing.
Bryan Chapman, applicant, asked how many prezoning applications had processed by the
Town in the past. Community Development Director Anderson said then~ have been 10-20
prezoning applications, the largest covering approximately 60 parcels in the late 1990's.
Russ Keil stated that he has been a somewhat outspoken opponent to annexation, but he felt
that the Town has changed dramatically, becoming a more suburbanized community with a
more sophisticated police force and planning efforts. He said that he now feels a bit
alienated from the County government, which he characterized as not in tune with the needs
of this area. He said that he has found the Tiburon Police Department to be extremely
responsive and professional. He suggested that area residents look at the benefits of
annexation versus remaining in the county and thought that the issue should be put to a vote
of the residents.
Jennie Chapman said that she is a 45 year resident of Paradise Drive and, like Mr. Keil, she
never had an interest in joining the Town. She now believes that one of the biggest reasons
for the prezoning and future annexation would be for police response, as sheriff deputies
must come from Marin City and take a long time to get here.
Gary Glover said he supported the prezoning, noting that the Town zoning for his property
would be similar to the County zoning. He agreed that police and land planning issues are
important and he has more confidence in the Town of Tiburon than in Marin County. He
discussed his experience dealing with the utility undergrounding district, stating that he
worked with Town staff to resolve some issues and was impressed by the professionalism of
Town staff and the Town Council.
Alan Zimmerman said that he strenuously objects to the application as noted in Mr.
Ragghianti's letter. He said that he had no objection to the larger study area, but asked for
more information to be provided about environmental consequences and processes and felt
that it was the right thing to allow the residents to vote on this matter.
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Riley Hurd, attorney with Ragghianti/Freitas representing Anders SwaIm, questioned why the
number of parcels was increased from the 13 applicants' parcels, "sweeping in" many other
owners and increasing the area to be studied to 230 contiguous acres. He stated that the
notice for this meeting may have misled property owners that were not part of the 45 acres
requesting prezoning. He questioned the reasoning behind the expansion of the study area
and believed that it was truly about the Martha Property and subverts the prezoning process.
He stated that annexation could present the construction of many homes and he asked that the
true purpose of the prezoning be made public. He stated that the prezoning should not bring
in other property owners as "collateral damage." He asked what constitutes an "intention to
initiate" prezoning. He stated that under CEQA, any step that sets off events that will
eventually lead to a project is considered to be a project, and therefore this application
requires an EIR. He characterized the information included in the application as too scant to
be deemed complete. He requested that the Planning Commission deny the application, not
pass the resolution and insist on transparency in the process.
Chair O'Donnell asked Mr. Hurd what Mr. Swahn's specific objection was to the proposal.
Mr. Hurd said that Mr. Swahn bought this property with the intent to live within the County
limits. While he acknowledged the arguments made about police and plapning, he said there
is a shared services agreement in place that results in Tiburon police often being the first
responder in most cases for the entire area.
Mary McEachron, attorney with Hanson Bridgett representing the Martha Company, stated
that this was a project which requires CEQA review, as this is the first step of a project. She
stated that the Martha Company has received its second court judgment to allow
development of their property. She said that a massive EIR must be done for this prezoning
and the Town should wait until the Martha Company EIR is completed in another 14-18
months rather than having taxpayers pay for an EIR. She stated that litigation will likely
occur regarding this application and that the Town would have to assume the costs of the EIR
and future litigation. She stated that LAFCO cannot annex uninhabited territory over the
protest of the property owner.
Chris Shipp said that he was unsure what the application is about and voiced concerns that
this would allow future development in the Lyford Cove area.
Chair 0 'Donnell closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler requested staff to explain the process if the Commission were to
initiate a prezoning application. Community Development Director Anderson said, assuming
the Planning Commission initiates the prezoning, the resolution would defme the boundaries
of the area to be studied and then staff can begin to study the consequences of the prezoning
and determine the appropriate level of environmental review. Once theprezoning study has
been completed, there would be a noticed public hearing for the Planning Commission to
consider prezoning properties. He stated that the Planning Commission would hold the public
hearing and make a recommendation onto the Town Council, although if the Planning
Commission votes to deny the request, the application ends there. If the Commission
recommends approval to the Town Council, the Council would then hold a public hearing
and consider an ordinance that would prezone the properties. If approved, the Council's
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action would determine the zoning that would be established for these properties upon
annexation.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked about the environmental review process. Community
Development Director Anderson said staff does not currently know what the appropriate
environmental document would be and that it is necessary to have a defined study area in
order to proceed. He further clarified that staff is consulting with CEQA experts, but he felt
that the Town would probably need to rely on some EIR.
Chair 0 'Donnell asked how annexation would occur if the prezoning process were approved.
Community Development Director Anderson said that the annexation process is not handled
by the Town. He said that landowners can apply to LAFCO for annexation and then that
agency would process the application. He acknowledged the presence of Peter Banning,
Executive Officer of LAFCO, at the meeting.
Commissioner Frymier asked whether CEQA review was necessary to initiate the prezoning
process tonight. Community Development Director Anderson replied that once there is a
boundary determined, staff would determines the appropriate CEQA docpment and then
begins to work on it. He said the statement from Ms. McEachron stating that the Town would
pay for an EIR was incorrect, as the applicants would pay for it.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said he lives in a portion of Paradise Drive which is a checkerboard
mix of parcels controlled by two governments and he felt that this does not work well. He
believed the process was clear and cited direction in the General Plan for the Town to move
toward annexation of unincorporated areas. He said that sooner or later, annexation will
come. He noted that it is the right of citizens to request to initiate the prezoning process. He
said that an expansion of the study area makes perfect sense, as it would be inappropriate to
prezone scattered parcels. He believed that the proposed study area was not excessive but
was a logical first step. He stated that the process is open, transparent and proven. He
encouraged participation in the process and felt that the expansion of the study area would
give citizens a sense of what the zoning will be in the future.
Chair O'Donnell asked if the Commission would be interested in expanding the area to
Trestle Glen Boulevard, given that Paradise Drive has many maintenance and drainage issues
and the expansion does not fully address the situation. Vice-Chair Kunzweiler replied that
expansion of the study area to Trestle Glen Boulevard would encompass 561 acres and 217
parcels. He emphasized the need to take logical steps, adding that the complexity of the
issues would increase with the number of parcels. He said that although it would be nice to
solve all of the problems of the Paradise Drive corridor, he did not think it was appropriate to
do so now. .
Commissioner Fraser questioned whether the Town was putting the cart in front of the horse
by initiating the prezoning prior to conducting environmental review. Director Anderson said
that staff disagrees with the statements made needing to initiate the CEQA process at this
point, as there is no project description.
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Commissioner Fraser asked if homeowners could voice their objections about a potential
annexation to LAFCO. Community Development Director Anderson said that he did not
have information about the particular details of the LAFCO process, but the Town has the
option of prezoning all, some, or none of the properties in the proposed study area. He said
that the study area could also be altered if, during .the course of information gathering and
review, it becomes apparent that expansion or reduction of the area needs to occur and is
appropriate. Staff would then return the issue to the Planning Commission to consider
changing the study area.
Commissioner Fraser said there are 13 applicants and petitions signed by 11 homeowners
opposed to the prezoning, leaving 68 other parcels whose property owners are not present or
simply did not sign the petition. He felt that there was no harm in looking at the prezoning,
as there would be no decision on the prezoning at this time and a lot of opportunities for
public input in the process. He felt that this was a fair, democratic process.
Commissioner Frymier said that although valid points had been made, she did not hear a
compelling reason not to move forward with the prezoning. She said that no decision would
be made tonight other than adopting a resolution of intent to define a stu~y area. She did not
hear any specific reasons for owners that wanted to stay in the county. She said that this
would just create a study area and would not place a burden on taxpayers.
Chair O'Donnell voiced frustration that the Town often reacts to issues rather than being
proactive about setting policy and strategies for the future. He believed in the direction
recommended by staff, but expressed concern that the Town is not trying to develop an
overall strategy for Paradise Drive and instead is taking a piecemeal approach. He agreed that
this is a starting point and that the process is open and transparent. He said that he would like
to see the study area expanded, but could go along with staff's recommendation.
Commissioner Fraser said that he understood Chair O'Donnell's approach to expanding the
study area, but felt that it was a large undertaking and would be too much, given staff's
resources and the Town's budget.
ACTION: It was M/S (Kunzweiler/Frymier) to adopt the Resolution of Intention to Initiate
Prezoning, as drafted. Vote: 4-0.
Chair O'Donnell requested certain agenda items be heard out of order due to Commissioner
Fraser's recusal on Items 2 and 3.
MINUTES
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 23, 2008
Commissioners requested the following amendments to the Minutes:
· Page 3, 4th paragraph, amend last sentence to read: "... but he would like a condition
of the approval to limit the use of the dock for only. . . "
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. Page 3, 2nd paragraph from bottom, change sentence to read: "Vice-Chair Kunzweiler
stated that his other concern is that the County's direction to restrict or limit the
expansion of private docks on private property seems to contradict BCDC's direction,
as described by Planning Manager Watrous."
· Page 4, missing Action box for Public Hearing Item 1, as follows:
ACTION: It was MIS (Fraser/Kunzweiler) to approve the resolution as amended, with the
additional condition of approval prohibiting the use of motorized crafts. Vote: 3-1.
(Kunzweiler voted no).
Chair O'Donnell stated that, for the record, he would not have voted to approve the
resolution for 426 Greenwood Beach Road if he had all of the pertinent information before
him, and credited Vice Chair Kunzweiler for apprising him of this.
ACTION: It was MIS (Kunzweiler/Fraser) to approve the Minutes of April 23, 2008, as
amended: Vote: 4-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. LATE MAIL POLICY: Review and Discussion of the Town Council Late Mail
Policy
Community Development Director Anderson summarized the Town's late mail policy, which
was adopted by the Town Council last November. He noted that the policy states that for
mail received after the Monday before a meeting, the Board, Commission or Council has the
discretion to determine whether they wish to read, review or consider this correspondence.
The Planning Commission discussed the policy and asked questions about stamping
correspondence received before the packets are complete as late mail, the perceived negative
connotation of the "late mail" stamp and whether staff should establish deadlines for
including correspondence in the staff report.
Community Development Director Anderson discussed the packet process, noting that there
are fluctuations in the timeframes for producing packets, with staff often preparing reports
earlier in the week, which makes it difficult to incorporate late mail into the staff reports. He
noted that the "late mail" stamp is not meant to be negative.
2.A. 1600 MAR WEST STREET: TIBURON PENINSULA CLUB (TPC); REVIEW
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED IN 2005 TO EXPAND 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
Planning Manager Watrous stated that Commissioners Fraser and Frymier are current
members of the Tiburon Peninsula Club and at the March 26th meeting the Fair Political
Practice Committee's re-qualifying procedure caused Commissioner Fraser to be excused
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and_Commissioner Frymier to participate. He noted that although Chair O'Donnell was on
the waiting list to join TPC, he was not yet a member and could participate in this meeting.
Commissioner Fraser recused himself from participating and left the meeting.
Planning Manager Watrous summarized the staff report and the progress TPC had made
since the March 26th meeting. He noted that the overflow parking lot has now been graded
and covered with a gravel surface and the pile of rocks along the southwest perimeter of the
parking lot has been removed. He said that TPC has installed a test section of a new pervious
parking surface system that consists of a reinforced plastic grid system covered with gravel.
He noted that the current use permit does not mandate ongoing annual reviews and he
recommended at least one annual review be conducted to determine whether improvements
will address parking concerns raised in the past.
JeffBabikian, TPC President, introduced Bruce Ross, Chair of the Senior Committee and
Jerry Pang, new General Manager. He said he was available to answer questions and agreed
with the staff report and its recommendations.
Mr. Ross described the proposed parking surface system as a mat of fabric with rings with a
compacted sub grade and covered with gravel. He said that they are looking into a more
granular and uniform granite covering that would be a darker color. He said that this is a
good system that percolates water well with no dust. He said that the original parking lot
surface has not been a good solution and results in too much dust. He acknowledged that the
test section of the new system looks dusty because it has been contaminated by materials in
the adjacent parking lot. He confirmed that the proposed granite material does not break
down, but added that the Club could not guarantee that the surface would not be dusty. He
said that the proposed system requires little maintenance, but, if needed, more gravel could
be added. He said that this is a permeable system that allows water to flow through into the
ground. He said they tested the system by flooding the test area with a hose, and the system
worked well. He said that any contaminants are screened out by the first two inches of gravel
and then through a filter cloth, allowing the water to drain through with contaminants
oxidizing over time out of the area.
Mr. Babikian said that they believe the system is aesthetically and environmentally superior,
drains well, would not cause flooding and would solve the dust problem. In response to a
question from Commissioner Frymier, he said that the system could be replaced in pieces if
needed and that similar systems are commonly used for parking lots in the Southeast and on
the East Coast.
Chair O'Donnell asked if the Club was comfortable with the requirement to put up "no
parking" signs along Mar East Street. Mr. Ross responded that the signs were the Town's
responsibility and the Club had no comment on the signs.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler stated that TPC needs a parking surface that is acceptable to its
members or the parking problems would continue and asked if this surface system would
solve these problems. Mr. Babikian said that the new system would help with the dust, but
he acknowledged that there are other reasons why people park on Mar East Street, including
more shade, a closer location, and convenience.
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The Planning Commissioners further discussed the proposed parking surface system,
including installation and warranty provisions, the need for approval by the TPC Board and
membership and when the Commission should review the surface after its installation.
Chair 0 'Donnell confrrmed that there were no public speakers, and closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler believed that TPC is working and progressing to comply with the
requirements of the use permit and address issues. He felt that the Club members would put
the pressure on TPC to get the parking lot right. He suggested that the Commission review
the lot three months after it is completed, then review the permit afterwards on an annual
basis.
Chair 0 'Donnell said that he was initially skeptical about the parking lot system, but he
acknowledged that the decision to use the material is TPC's to make. He said that he was not
in favor of changing the cycle of review.
Commissioner Frymier said that it was not the Commission's decision ~ to how TPC spends
its funds. She believed that TPC has done an outstanding job addressing its issues and
complying with their use permit. She commended them for their diligence and hoped that the
parking lot system works well.
ACTION: It was MIS (Frymier/Kunzweiler) to conclude that the Tiburon Peninsula Club is
in substantial compliance with its conditional use permit and direct staff to schedule an
additional review of the conditional use permit in approximately one year. Vote: 3-0.
2.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
PLAYGROUND AREA; FILE #10804; Southern Marin Recreation Center,
Owner and Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 058-171-17, 76 and 87, and
058-240-21
Planning Manager Watrous summarized the staff report, stating that the Tiburon
Peninsula Club has submitted an application to amend their use permit to increase the
membership levels to 700 regular memberships, 175 senior memberships and 10 scholarship
memberships. He noted that the application also includes a request to relocate an existing
playground on the site. He gave a brief history of the TPC membership levels and stated that
the increased memberships would not likely be noticeable. However, he noted that parking
has been an ongoing issue and although TPC has presented a plan for parking and a parking
lot management plan, the Planning Commission should determine whether the requested
membership increase is appropriate. He noted that the Town had received noise complaints
about the previous playground location but staff does not feel that any noise increase from
this location would be significant. He stated that staff had made a preliminary determination
that the subject application is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA, but
noted that this is a "qualified" exemption that can be made if the Planning Commission,
determines that the increased membership would have little or no effect on the everyday
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operations of the Club and the playground would have no substantial noise effect on the
surrounding neighborhood.
Jeff Babikian, TPC President, said he was available for questions and reiterated that the
increase in membership would have to be approved by the current members. He confirmed
that there would be a total of 110 additional memberships and that TPC just wanted the
option for these memberships if needed in the future. He stated that the new memberships
would be phased in over time and may not all be used. He said that the requested increase
was a reasonable number and the Club did not need to expand beyond the requested
membership levels in the future. He stated that the goal was not about adding as many new
members as possible, as the facilities have their limits. He said that the scholarship
memberships would help children in the community.
Bruce Ross, Chair of the Senior Committee, discussed the qualifications for senior
membership and said that this rewards long-time members who may not necessarily utilize
the club as much as younger members. He confirmed that senior members are drawn from
the grouping of regular membership, but the total number of memberships is never exceeded.
Chair 0 'Donnell confirmed that the requested increase would essentially add 100 new
members as regular members convert to senior members.
Chait 0 'Donnell confirmed there were no public speakers and closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler stated that the playground location was appropriate and the additional
memberships were reasonable. He agreed that the project would be exempt from CEQA, as
the membership would increase by roughly 15%, but would occur over time. He believed
that the increase in ambient noise would not be noteworthy.
ACTION: It was MIS (Frymier/Kunzweiler) to adopt the draft resolution determining that the
project is categorically exempt from CEQA and approve the amendment to the Tiburon
Peninsula Club conditional use permit. Vote: 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
EMMETT O'DONNELL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DAN WATROUS, SECRETARY
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Tiburon Town Hall
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Tiburon, CA 94920
Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
Tiburon Planning Commission
June 11,2008 -7:30 PM
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 7:30 om
Chairman O'Donnell, Vice Chairman Kunzweiler, Commissioner Fraser, Commissioner Frymier
All Commissioners Present
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. There Were None
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
Commission and Committee Reports
Director's Report
REVIEW AND COMMENT ITEMS
1. DRAFT BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE: Receive
Presentation by Alta Planning + Design and Provide Comments [L T] Reviewed and
Commented
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. DRAFT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
BUDGET: Review for Consistency with General Plan [NN] Reviewed and
Commented
Tiburon Planning Commission
Action Minutes
June 11, 2008
Page 1
PUBLIC HEARING
3. GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM: Consider Recommendation to the Town Council
for Approval of a Green Building Program, Including Amendments to the Municipal
Code, Chapter 16 (Zoning) and Adoption of Green Building Compliance Standards,
Rating Systems and Incentives [SA] Recommended Approval To Town Council
(4-0)
MINUTES
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of May 28,2008
Approved As Amended (4-0)
STUDY SESSION
5. VARIANCES AND FINDINGS Continued To A Date Uncertain
ADJOURNMENT 10:30 PM
Tiburon Planning Commission
Action Minutes
June 11, 2008
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06/13/2008 10:41 FAX 4157892650
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BELVEDERE-TIBURON LIBRARY AGENCY
BELVEDERE-TIBURON LIBRARY EXPANSION
MEETING NOTICE
The Belvedere-Tiburon Library architects, EHDO, will make a
presentation at the Tiburon Town Council meeting on the
conceptual designs that are proposed for the Library's expansion.
This will be an opportunity for interested citizens to view the
conceptual drawings that show potential building locations and
parking; and hear the Building Team's recommendations. There
will be no action taken on this matter but the meeting will be open
to comments from the audience.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday. June 18. 2008 at the
Town Hall Council Chambers located at 1505 Tiburon Boulevard,
Tiburon, CA. The meeting will begin at 7:30 D.m.
Please contact the undersigned at 789-2656 if you have any
questions.
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9 June 2008
TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
TOWN OF T/8URON
Dear Mayor Paul Smith,
Mayors are closer to the American public than any other elected official.
Who knows the community, big or small, better than its mayor?
Several bold mayors from very different kinds of communities have
submitted a petition to the forthcoming US Conference of Mayors in Miami,
June 20-24: A RESOLUTION OPPOSING MILITARY INTERVENTION
IN IRAN. We are enclosing a copy of this resolution.
Grandmothers Against the War hope you, our most immediate
representative, will speak out on our behalf -on America's behalf-to
the forthcoming US Conference of Mayors. Your constituents and the
majority of American people oppose this war. Please join with mayors
across the country to take a stand for peace by co-sponsoring and signing
this resolution.
In peace,
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Marjorie tasky
for Grandmothers Against the War
Resolution
Submitted By:
The Honorable Bob Kiss
Mayor of Burlington
The Honorable Joy Cooper
Mayor of Hallandale Beach
The Honorable Marty Blum
Mayor of Santa Barbara
The Honorable Dan Coody
Mayor of Fayetteville
The Honorable Kevin Foy
Mayor of Chapel Hill
The Honorable Gayle McLaughlin
Mayor of Richmond (CA)
The Honorable Kitty Piercy
Mayor of Eugene
The Honorable Elaine Walker
Mayor of Bowling Green
OPPOSING MILITARY INTERVENTION IN IRAN
WHEREAS, the President and members of his Administration have
alleged that Iran poses an imminent threat to the United
States, U.S. troops in the Middle East and U.S. allies;
and
WHEREAS, these allegations are similar to the lead-up to the
Iraq War and U.S. occupation, with the selective use
of information and unsubstantiated accusations about
Iran's nuclear program and its supply of weapons to
Iraqi forces as centerpieces of a case to the American
people for aggression against Iran; and
WHEREAS, Iran has not threatened to attack the United States,
and no compelling evidence has been presented to
document that Iran poses a real and imminent threat to
the security and safety of the United States that would
justify an unprovoked unilateral pre-emptive military
attack; and
WHEREAS, we support the people of Iran who are struggling for
freedom and democracy, and nothing herein should be
misconstrued as support for the government of the
Islamic Republic of Iran, but it should be understood
that a unilateral, pre-emptive U.S. military attack on
Iran could well prove counterproductive to the cause of
promoting freedom and democracy there; and
WHEREAS, a 2007 National Intelligence Estimate (NIE),
representing the consensus view all 16 u.s. intelligence
agencies, concluded that Iran froze its nuclear weapons
program in 2003, and an earlier NIE concluded that
Iran's involvement in Iraq "is not likely to be a major
driver of violence" there; and
WHEREAS, an attack on Iran is likely to cause untold
thousands of American and Iranian casualties, lead to
major economic dislocations, and threaten even greater
destabilization in the Middle East; and
WHEREAS, a pre-emptive u.s. military attack on Iran would
violate international law and our commitments under the
U.N. Charter and further isolate the U.s. from the rest
of the world; and
WHEREAS, an attack on Iran is likely to inflame hatred for
the U.s. in the Middle East and elsewhere, inspire
terrorism, and lessen the security of Americans; and
WHEREAS, the Iraq war and occupation has already cost the
lives of over 4,000 American soldiers, the maiming and
wounding of over 38,000 American soldiers, the death and
maiming of over one million Iraqi civilians; and
WHEREAS, the Iraq War and occupation has cost U.s. taxpayers
more than $500 billion, depriving our cities of much-
need funds for services and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, except at our peril, we cannot ignore the history of
U.s. government misinformation used to inspire U.s.
aggression in Vietnam and again in Iraq, as embodied in
the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and more recently in the
what we know now as false claims of weapons of mass
destruction; and
WHEREAS, any conflict with Iran is likely to incur far
greater costs and divert more precious national
resources away from critical human needs,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the u.s. Conference of
Mayors hereby urges the Bush Administration to pursue
diplomatic engagement with Iran on nuclear issues and
ending the violence in Iraq; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the U.S. Conference of Mayors
urges Congress to prohibit the use of funds to carry out
any military action against Iran without explicit
Congressional authorization; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of the
resolution be forwarded to President George W. Bush and
all members of Congress.
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Larry Chu
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Judy Arnold
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Bill Cahill
Ross
Damon Connolly
San Rafael
John Dupar
Corte Madera
Pat Eklund
Novato
Judy House
San Anselmo
Jeff Slavitz
Tiburon
John Telischak
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3501 Civic Center Dr. - Room 329
San Rafael, CA 94903
Report on
Marin General Services Authority
Interviewed on March 6, 2008
Approved June 5, 2008
Survey Answered: All of the questions for the Marin General Services Authority
(MGSA) were reviewed and updated by Executive Officer Paul Berlant.
. Governing Structure - Seven-member board as established in JPA
agreement comprised of the County Administrator, City Managers of San
Rafael and Novato, two managers appointed by the Marin Managers
Association, and two public works directors appointed by the Marin Public
Works Association.
. Purpose of JPA - Own and manage street lights, oversee taxicab
regulations, provide advice on non-point discharge pollution prevention
systems, manage the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, and provide
oversight on engineering issues for member agencies.
. Terms and Scope of Authority - Originally created under a Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement (October 1990) for the Marin Street Light and
Acquisition JPA. A Joint Powers Agreement creating the MSGA was
finalized in March 2005 and approved by members at various dates
thereafter.
. Financial Statements, Budget, and Audit - Last audit was performed for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 was reviewed in March 2008. Budget
of $370,000 for the JPA and $267,000 for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement in
2007-08. Debt service of $2,104,118.75 in 2005-06.
. Compliance with Brown Act - yes
. Interactions with Other JPAs and/or Agencies - none reported (overlap
of responsibilities with MT A and MERA, see recommendations)
Current Issues and Risks:
The MGSA has completed a feasibility study and Request for Information for
wireless Internet throughout the County. The next phase is to test the concept on a
limited basis. One consideration is to partner with the Golden Gate Bridge,
Highway and Transportation District on their pilot project to put wi-fi technology on
a limited number of busses to see if it increases ridership and reduces the number
Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers
Marin General Services Authority
March 6, 2008
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of vehicle miles traveled. Approximately $26,000 was spent on the RFI and about
the same amount is estimated for participation in a pilot project.
The cost and effort for taxi cab companies to comply with the requirement for
performing criminal background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and
permitting for their drivers continues to be an issue. The cost for a new driver
is $381 and the annual recurring cost is $210 to $310 depending on whether
a 5-year permit needs to be renewed or not. Cab companies contend they
already do background checks and regular testing for drugs and alcohol, but
doubts have been raised as to the quality and regularity. In addition, cab
companies continue to request restrictions on the number of permits issued.
The MGSA is now participating in the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership.
This is a $300,000 program over three years. The Bay Area Air Quality
Management District (BAAQMD) provided a $75,000 grant which will be used
to hire a Climate Action Director to plan and implement the scope of work
associated to each jurisdiction's responsibility in meeting the reduction of
greenhouse gasses. The cities/towns and the County have each contributed
$2,000. It is uncertain how the second and third years will be funded.
The MGSA owns and operates the street lights. The standard is a Type 15
SL pole with a cobra head fixture. Maintenance and repairs are contracted
out to Republic ITS. The terms cover burned out bulbs and replacement of
poles due to knock-downs or vandalism, but not for deterioration. Changing
out a light pole for a new design or technology would be an additional
expense to the requesting member. Any associated ADA issues will also
have to be addressed with local jurisdiction as well. Republic (at its cost) is
currently testing some LED street lights in Mill Valley to determine the savings
in cost and energy.
Metricom was providing a wireless service from infrastructure on street lights.
As a result of its bankruptcy, Metricom wireless access points were
abandoned on streetlights. About half of the units have been removed. After
three years, PG&E will begin charging for the power consumption of
remaining units and that deadline is approaching. Cost of removal of each
unit is estimated to be about $45.
Recommendations:
All recommendations from the Committee's last review in November 2006
have been implemented or addressed. In particular, the MGSA has smoothly
made the transition of Executive Officer from Marty Nichols to Paul Berlant
with the interim assistance provided by Mike Garvey. Upon review by their
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respective boards, it was determined that an individual Executive Officer for
the MGSA and MERA was preferred over both JPAs sharing the same
person.
For the County wireless project, the MGSA should continue to work with the
MTA on the pilot, but let the MTA formalize policy direction on the IT issues.
The joint committee with the MTA, MERA, and the JPAOC should not be
disbanded and should meet regularly. For example, use of funds for MGSA
participation in on-board surveys of the broadband usage and needs of
transit riders may be of limited value and should be reviewed by the joint
committee before resources are committed.
For the protection of the public, the MGSA should continue to have taxi cab
companies submit all drivers to an initial criminal background check and
annual testing for drug and alcohol use. Since local taxi cab ordinances are
silent on the issue of restricting the number of permits, cab companies should
address this issue with the individual cities/towns and the County. The
Committee would also like to get a report back on the outcome of the Taxi
Regulation Program.
The Committee has some concerns with participation in the Marin Climate
and Energy Partnership, especially given that no funding has been identified
for the second and third years. There is already a lot of information available
from organizations like International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives and the BAAQMD. The Climate Action Director should use as
much existing materials as possible and not "reinvent the wheel".
Information is also available at the Institute for Local Government and League
of CA Cities
MGSA is encouraged to put its Bylaws on the MGSA web site to help the
public to have a better idea how the JPA fits into the cities/towns and county.
government.
MGSA was responsible for the agreement permitting Metricom access points
on light standards in Marin. MGSA should take the lead and make
arrangements, with the cooperation of its member agencies, for the removal
of this equipment before PG&E begins to charge the MGSA for providing
power to these units.
MGSA should proactively advise member agencies regarding policies and
procedures related to the acquisition of new street lights in member agency
jurisdictions through the preparation of materials and outreach.
Marin General Services Authority
March 6, 2008
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MGSA should proactively disseminate the progress and results of its LED
streetlight study.
Contact Information:
Paul Berlant
Executive Officer
Marin General Services Authority
371 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. - Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
Phone: 415-883-9100
Fax: 415-883-9155
E-Mail: pvberlant@comcast.net
Website: www.maringsa.org/
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June 3, 2008
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
RECEIVED
JliN - 6 2008
To:
Board of Supervisors
City and Town Managers
Marin County Community Development Agency (Brian Crawford, Kristin Drumm, Ben
Berto)
Marin County Libraries
TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
TOWN OF TIBURON
From:
Dan Dawson
Principal Transportation Planner
Re:
Marin County Unincorporated Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Attached please find the Unincorporated Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, adopted by
the Board of Supervisors on March 25,2008. The Plan contains both short range objectives and
programs to improve the ability to walk and bike in the unincorporated area as well as the long
term vision on the ultimate buildout of the bicycle and pedestrian network.
This plan replaces the 2001 Plan. Members of the public may download the plan from
www.walkbikelnarin.org/documents.php; obtain a copy on CD-ROM at no charge from the
Department of Public Works, Civic Center, Room 304; or purchase a copy at the Department of
Public Works for $15.00. If you have any questions, please contact me at 499-6287 or
ddawson@co.marin.ca.us
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Hosts
Save the . Date
Public Workshop
On the
Redwood Landfill Solid Waste Facilities Permit
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
6:30 "- 8:00 PM
WHO: Any and all interested persons.
WHAT: The Marin County Community Development Agency will conduct an
informational public workshop on zero and solid waste issues, including
the Redwood Landfill Solid Waste Facilities Permit. Please note that no
action will be taken by the Lead Enforcement Agency regarding the solid.
waste facilities permit at this workshop.
WHERE: Best Western Novato Oaks Inn, "Oaks Room"
215 Alameda Del Prado
Novato, CA. 94949
WHEN: Tuesday, June 24 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm~
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please call the Community Development Agency -
Environmental Health Services Division a.t (415) 499-6907.
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SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Room 324 A, Marin County Civic Center
NOTICE IS GIVEN that President Charles McGlashan, Marin County Board of Supervisors,
has called a special meeting of the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, June 19,
2008 to be held at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in Room 324 A, Civic Center, San
Rafael, California. The business to be transacted at the special meeting consists of the one
matter described below.
AGENDA
9:30 a.m. Convene in Open Session (in Room 324 A)
Convene in Closed Session
1. Appointed Department Head evaluation (Library Director) pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
Reconvene in Open Session (in Room 324 A)
Announcement from Closed Session.
Copies of this notice have been hand delivered or sent via facsimile to all members of the
Board of Supervisors and media outlets who have requested notice of special meetings.
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5:00 p.m. The Clerk of the Board office is located in Room 329 Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael.
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 http://www.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AQMn/cvbacmda.htm
The Board meeting is broadcast live over the Internet at http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/BS/Archive/MeetinQs.cfm
A copy of the agenda will be faxed upon request by dialing (415)-499-6060 and entering "181" after the b~ief introductory message.
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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, June 17,2008
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center
9:30 a.m.
1.
Approval of minutes of the meeting of May 13, 2008.
2.
Board of Supervisors' matters.
3.
Administrator's report.
4.
Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Board of Supervisors' agenda.
5.
Consent Calendar A (Items CA-1 through CA-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.)
7.
Request from the Parks and Open Space Director to adopt the Comprehensive
Parks and Open Space Strategic Plan.
Recommended actions: Approve.
8.
Request from the County Administrator, on behalf of the Community Justice Work
Group, to adopt the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Strategic Plan.
Recommended action: Adopt plan.
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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/AqMn/cvbaqnda.htm
The Board meeting is broadcast live over the Internet at htto:/Iwww.co.marin.ca.us/deots/BS/Archive/MeetinQs.cfm
A copy of the agenda will be faxed upon request by dialing (415)-499-6060 and entering "181" after the brief introductory message.
9. Report from the Community Development Agency on the Second Unit Amnesty
program.
Recommended action: Accept report.
10. First Reading: Ordinance amending Section 16.16.050 of the Marin County Code
to authorize arrest and citation authority under the Uniform Fire Code, the Marin
County Code and the California Building Standards Code.
Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and
schedule merit hearing for June 24, 2008, at 11 :25 a.m.
11. Request from the Human Resources Director to approve a 3% general salary
adjustment for non-represented employees as detailed in staff report dated June
17, 2008, and increase the biweekly amount of the fringe benefit package for
miscellaneous and safety employees as detailed in staff report dated June 17,
2008.
Recommended action: Approve.
12. Effective June 29, 2008, request from the Human Resources Department to
establish the new classification of Clinic Registered Nurse I - Bilingual (Class
#1039) and Public Health Nurse I - Bilingual (Class #1007) and take related
actions as detailed in staff report dated June 17, 2008.
Recommended action: Approve.
13. Request from the County Administrator for Board concurrence and adoption of
response to 2007-2008 Grand Jury Report "Tails of Marin: Marin County Animal
Control Services and the Marin Humane Society." (April 7, 2008).
Recommended actions: Concur in and thereby adopt the response and
direct the President to submit the response to the Presiding Judge.
14. Appointments:
Kentfield Plannino Advisory Board
Four term expirations. Applications have been received from all incumbents
(Sandra Guldman, Richard Gumbiner, Anne Petersen, Pamela Scott).
Recommended action: Make four (4) appointments.
Recess as the Board of Supervisors
11 :45 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Board of Supervisors
15a. Approval of minutes of the meeting of June 3, 2008.
15b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on
the Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agenda.
15c. Board of Supervisors' matters.
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15d. Authorize President to execute addendum to the agreement with John Wooley,
extending the term of the contract, to provide consulting engineering services for
various flood control projects now in progress in Ross Valley and Southern Marin.
Recommended action: Approve.
15e. Authorize President to execute agreement with the City of Mill Valley, In the
amount of $35,000, for creek cleaning, Flood Control Zone 3.
Recommended action: Approve.
15f. Request to approve disposal of dredge spoils at Redwood Landfill, Inc., Novato, in
an amount not to exceed $200,000, from the Novato Creek Dredging project.
Recommended action: Approve.
15g. Authorize President to execute Right of Way Contract to purchase Temporary
Construction Easement over 1 Arbor Circle, Novato, Flood Control Zone 1. (APN
140-151-23)
Recommended action: Authorize President.to execute Right of Way Contract
with Kenneth Hindmon and Joan Hindmon.
15h. Authorize President to execute Right of Way Contract to purchase Temporary
Construction Easement over 3 Arbor Circle, Novato, Flood Control Zone 1. (APN
140-151-24 )
Recommended action: Authorize President to execute Right of Way Contract
with Linda J. Anderson.
15i. Authorize President to execute Right of Way Contract to purchase Temporary
Construction Easement over 5 Arbor Circle, Novato, Flood Control Zone 1. (APN
140-151-25)
Recommended action: Authorize President to execute Right of Way Contract
with Evelyn Kim, Trustee.
15j. Authorize President to execute Right of Way Contract to purchase Temporary
Construction Easement over 7 Arbor Circle, Novato, Flood Control Zone 1. (APN
140-151-26)
.Recommended action: Authorize President to execute Right of Way Contract
with Sandra J. Hoke.
15k. Appointments:
i. Flood Control Zone ("FCZ") #3 Advisory Board - Richardson Bav
One vacancy due to the resignation of Sandra Fitting.
Recommended action: Schedule appointment for July 15,2008.
Adiourn as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Board of Supervisors
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Reconvene as the Board of Supervisors
16. Closed Session:
a. Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation pursuant to
California Government Code Section. 54956.9(c). Number of Potential Cases:
One (1).
b. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of Case: Echenberg
v. County of Marin.
c. Instructions to labor negotiator (Human Resources Director) regarding
negotiations with Service Employees International Union ("SEIU") Local 1 021,
Nurses bargaining unit, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Reconvene in Open Session
Announcement from Closed Session.
1 :30 p.m.
17.
Workshop: Informational presentation concerning "Peak Oil" including overview of
issues and concerns.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuah CA-8)
("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval
from the Board.)
CA-1 . Board of Supervisors:
Supervisor Arnold requesting resolution commending John Marshall for his
dedicated service as president of the Rotary Club of Ignacio.
CA-2. Community Development Aoency:
a. Request to (i) adopt Resolution No. 2008- authorizing President to
execute threeryear Cooperation Agreements for the Community Development
Block Grant ("CDBG") and HOME Programs with the following cities:
Belvedere, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, San Rafael and Sausalito; and the
following towns: Corte Madera, Fairfax, Ross, San Anselmo and Tiburon; to
qualify as an "urban county" to jointly receive COBG and HOME Program
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD")
during FY 2009, 2010 and 2011; and (ii) authorize staff to modify the list of
cities participating in the unlikely event that any of the listed cities fail to sign
the Cooperation Agreements by the July 7, 2008, HUO submission deadline.
b. Authorize President to execute First Addendum to the agreement with HMW
International, increasing the contract by $238,400 for a total contract amount
of $318,360, to perform additional energy efficiency services for the Marin
Energy Watch Partnership.
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CA-3. County Administrator:
Request from the Risk Manager to approve (a) insurance budget; and (b) the
County's withdrawal from the California State Association of Counties ("CSAC")
Excess Insurance Authority ("EIA") Liability Program II, Excess Workers'
Compensation Program ("EWC") and Medical Malpractice Program (MedMal).
CA-4.
CA-5.
CA-6.
CA-7.
CA-8.
County Counsel:
Request to adopt Resolution No. 2008-
Interest Code.
amending the County's Conflict of
Cultural Services:
a. Authorize President to execute agreement with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
for a performance at the Marin County Fair on Wednesday, July 2, 2008..
b. Authorize President to execute agreement with Los Lobos for a performance
at the Marin County Fair on Sunday, July 6, 2008.
Health and Human Services:
NOTE: Agreement in item CA-6a is a renewal of an existing agreement that
was included in and funded in the FY 2007-08 budget.
a. Authorize President to execute Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with
the Marin County Office of Education ("MCOE") concerning the transfer of
Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA") funds for mental
health services in FY 2008-11.
b. Authorize President to execute FY 2008-09 agreement with Santa Clara
County, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, to provide mental health
services at the Santa Clara County Jail, Psychiatric Inpatient Unit for Marin
County Community Mental Health Services clients within the criminal justice
system.
Parks:
Request to (a) adopt a Resolution of Intention to continue the Rush Creek
Landscaping and Lighting District; and (b) schedule a public information meeting for
July 22, 2008, at 11 :30 a.m. and a public hearing on July 29, 2008, at 11 :30 a.m.
Public Works:
a. Authorize President to execute First Amendment to the lease agreement
between the County of Marin and In-Home Supportive Services ("IHSS"), at
10 North San Pedro Road, Suite 1016, San Rafael.
b. Approve award of Request For Proposal ("RFP") #2481 to North Bay
Landscape Management, Inc. of Petaluma, California, for one year with an
option to continue for an additional three years in one year increments for an
amount totaling $117,150 per year, to provide year-round landscape
maintenance at 17 properties owned or managed by the County of Marin
Parks and Open Space, Landscape Division.
c. Request to approve plans and specifications and direct Clerk to advertise for
bids for the Health and Wellness Campus Access Improvements project.
(Engineer's Estimate $140,000) (Project No. 08-021, NTPP Project No. 2014)
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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. Public Works:
a. Request to (i) accept funding from the California Department of
Transportation ("Caltrans"), in the amount of $1,000,000, for the
implementation of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program ("NTPP");
and (ii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated June
17,2008.
b. Request to approve the following actions related to the San Geronimo Valley
Salmon Enhancement Plan: (i) authorize President to execute agreement
with Stillwater Sciences, Inc., in the amount of $300,000, to prepare a San
Geronimo Valley Salmon Enhancement Plan; (ii) adopt Resolution No.
2008-_ authorizing the Public Works Director, or his designee, to
execute the Coastal Conservancy grant agreement, in the amount of
$100,000; and (iii) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report
dated June 17, 2008.
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Marin-Sonoma N anows
Policy Advisory Group
Marin-Sonoma Narrows
Policy Advisory Group
Supervisor Steve Kinsey
Marin Board of Supervisors
Chair
Supervisor Mike Kerns
Sonoma Board of Supervisors
Vice Chair
CANCELLATION NOTICE
Supervisor Judy Arnold
Marin County Board of Supervisors
Mayor Bob Blanchard
Gty of Santa Rosa
At the last P AG Meeting it was decided that the next P AG
meeting should be held in June 2008 at completion of Final
EIR for Marin Sonoma Narrows Project. At that time
Final EIR was expected in July 2008. Current schedule for
Final EIR is October 2008; the proposed meeting in June
2008 has been cancelled.
Vice-Mayor Peter Breen
Town of San Ansehno
Supervisor Paul Kelley
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Cowx:ihnemberGuole
Dillon- Knutson
Gtyof Novato
Meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.
Mayor Pat Eklund
Gtyof Novato
If you have any questions or comments regarding this
project, please send written correspondence to Mr. Jit
Pandher, Project Manager, P.O. Box 23660, Oakland, CA
94623-0660.
Mayor Pamela T orliatt
Gtyof Petalwna
Councilrnember Mike Hams
Gty of Petalwna
Otyof Petalwna Alternate - 1BA
Mayor Pro Tern Jim Leland
Gtyof Novato Alternate
Or visit our website at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/msn
Jit S. Pandher, Project Manager
Caltrans
111 Grand Avenue, MS 9C
Oakland, CA 94612