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TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST
Week.ofJuly7 -11,2008
Tiburon
1. Application for Design Review Board - Jackie Brown
Agendas & Minutes
2. Minutes - Planning Commission - June 11, 2008
3. Action Minutes - Planning Commission - July 9,2008
4. Agenda - Design Review Board - July 17, 2008
Regional
a) Notice - Marin Co. Title 22 Amendments
b) Letter - Dept Health & Human Svcs - Information on "Recovery Month"
c) Western City - July 2008 *
Agendas & Minutes
d) Agenda - Marin County Parks & Open Space Commission - July 10, 2008
* Council Only
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Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:04 PM
Diane Crane lacopi
Design Review Board
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Diane, Could you please put my resume that is still on file there, in for the vacancy on
the Design Review Board.
Thank you, Jackie Brown
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TOWN CLERK I
TOWN OF TIBURON I
Instructions and Application to Serve on a Town Boardtt
Commission or Committee
The Town Council considers appointments to various Town boards,
commissions and committees throughout the year due to term expirations and
unforeseen vacancies. In an effort to broaden participation by local residents in
Tiburon's governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your
interest in serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both pages of this form and
returning it to Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon CA 94920, or fax it to
(415)435-2438.
Copies of the application will be forwarded to the Town Council and an
informal interview will be scheduled when a vacancy occurs. Your application will
remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Diane Crane Iacopi
Town Clerk
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DESIGN REVIEW # RECREATION
HERITAGE & ARTS # DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
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PERSONAL DATA
Only computer-generated or typewritten copy will be accepted;
Attach separate pages, including resumes and cover letters, ifnecessary.
NAME:
0ackle Brown
MAILING ADDRESS:
13 Marsh Road, Tiburon 94920
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TELEPHONE: Home:
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PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOC. (If applicable) <EI,t<:.r Ilcrc>pr: ra';:Juron/fVla.rSh HbJ.\
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TIBURON RESIDENT: (Years) 5 YRS.
DATE SUBMITTED: May 23,2008
REASONS FOR SELECTING
YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST
I enjoy good design within the community.
I love and enjoy the open spaces of the Tiburon area.
APPLICABLE QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
I studied interior architecture in grad school, and have done and enjoyed
doing some interior design work.
I use the bike and hiking trails, and one of the reasons I bought my condo is
that I look out at a hillside with Old St. Hilarys, that is not completely
built out.
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Length of Term:
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JACKIE BROWN OPIAT TOWN CLERK LV
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cell: 415-342-7440
Highly organized and multi-faceted double-certified Event Planner with outstanding
experience working with the U.S. Consulate and Secret Service
Areas of Expertise
. Marketing
. Sales
. Advertising
. Major Event Planning
. Wedding Planning
. Festivals & Parades
. Logistics
. Training
. Corporate Sponsorships
Relevant Experience
FRENCHLINKS, EVENTS & COMPANY - Paris, France
US Sales Associate
2007 - Present
BEL VEDERE- TmURON LANDMARKS SOCIETY - California, USA 2000 - 2002
Wedding Planner and Event Coordinator handling approximately 40 weddings and cateredformal
affairs per year in two historical and elegant settings.
TIBURON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - CA 1998 - 2002
Marketing and Event Planner
. Planned lunches, parties, and meetings, hired speakers, and organized city parades on behalf of a
local business association with approximately 400 members.
. Planned the city's fIrst holiday parade, the Tiburon Christmas Parade, securing sponsors,
handling marketing, writing press releases, generating media publicity, and increasing tourism.
. Assisted with organizing the Tiburon Wine Festival, working with 40 wineries and 15 restaurants.
. Rejuvenated website design and maintained event and member listings.
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING - Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia 1976 - 2000
President and Founder of an event planning company.
. Worked with Presidents and CEOs of major corporations to coordinate board meetings
throughout Asia, choosing menus, selecting locations, chartering planes, and planning "
entertainment.
. Arranged and accompanied tour groups visiting Europe and Asia.
Civic Involvement
US CONSULATE - Sydney, Australia 1990 -1996
Fundraising Coordinator
. Set up the counseling service that prepares foreign students attending U.S. Universities.
. Initiated private funding for the counseling center in the state department, securing computer
donations and scholarships from AT&T.
. Visited by Presidents George H. Bush and Bill Clinton during tenure.
JACKIE BROWN
.jacq uilyn@hotmail.com
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Civic Involvement (continued)
AMERICAN SOCIETY - Sydney, Australia 1986 - 1996
Vice President of a non-profit organization with approximately 300 members celebrating American
culture.
. Planned holiday-themed ~arties and events celebrating US food and culture, including
Thanksgiving Dinners, 4 of July BBQs, and Christmas Black Tie Affairs.
. Coordinated fundraisers and ranked # 1 for monies and goods solicited.
. Oversaw the Ball thrown in honor of V ice President Gore during a visit to Australia; working
with the Secret Service to secure the premises.
Training and Development
Certified Wedding Planner - University of California at San Diego · 2001
International Event Planner - University of California at San Diego · 2001
Recent V olunteer Work
AMERICAN HOSPITAL - Paris
Receptionist and Patient Greeter
2007
CASA - Marin County, CA
Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children
2001
Professional Affiliations
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
. Member, Tiburon Sunset Rotary Club
1999 - Present
WORLD WINGS INTERNATIONAL
A worldwide charitable organization comprised of former PanAm Flight Attendants
. President of the Paris Chapter, Event Planner (annual convention)
. President of the London Chapter, Event Planner (annual Convention)
1981 - Present
2085 - 2007
1982 - 1985
Interests
Cooking · Alpine Skiing · Sailing
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - San Jose
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Graduate work in Interior Architecture
MINUTES NO. 966
PLANNING COMMISSION
June 11, 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 7:32 p.m.
Present: Chair O'Donnell, Vice Chairman Kunzweiler, Commissioners Fraser and Frymier
Absent: None
Staff Present: Director of Community Development Anderson, Public Works Director Nguyen,
Associate Planner Tyler, Assistant Planner Phillips, and Minutes Clerk Levison
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING:
Director of Community Development Anderson provided the following briefmg:
. The Harbor Light Proj ect Draft Environmental Impact Report has been distributed to the
Commissioners for review. Hearings on the EIR are scheduled for July 9 and July 23, 2008.
. The Town's revised Sign Ordinance has received comprehensive updates and has been released
in draft form with a link available on the Town's website. It is scheduled to be reviewed by the
Design Review Board in June and hopefully will come before the Town Council later this
summer.
. The Resolution of Intention to Initiate Prezoning of Unincorporated Territory in the Southeastern
Portion of the Tiburon Peninsula, adopted at the May 28, 2008 Commission meeting, was not
appealed to the Town Council and will move forward. The preliminary CEQA reading i~that an
EIR tiered off the EIR from the 2005 General Plan EIR is appropriate.
. The Zoning Ordinance update is well underway; staff has received nearly all draft chapters from
the consultant and hopes to present it in front of the Commission by late summer or early fall
2008.
. The Housing Element update, due to the State in June 2009, is due to get underway very soon.
. Staff is anticipating a Planning Commission appointment to fill the vacancy left by Chairman
Aguirre at the Town Council meeting on June 18,2008. Five appointments to the newly created
Parks, Open Space, & Trails Commission are also expected to occur.
. He asked the Commissioners to please check their availability for upcoming meetings.
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. This Saturday, June 14, is the Annual Town Council/Homeowner's Summit. The Council will
meet with HOA presidents and other representatives from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
REVIEW AND COMMENT ITEMS:
1. Draft Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Update
Associate Planner Laurie Tyler introduced Eric Anderson of Alta Planning + Design. Aha Planning +
Design, the document's lead author.
Mr. Anderson gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission describing the major elements of the
plan. He said the purpose of the update is primarily to establish funding for bicycle and pedestrian
improvements. The State has specific requirements for bicycle plans as outlined by the Bicycle
Preservation Account and the updated plan enables the Town to qualify for certain grants and monies that
would not otherwise be available.
Several other on-going planning efforts in Marin County, including the Non-Motorized Transportation
Pilot Program and Safe Routes to School project, tie in to the updated plan which is strategically timed to
take advantage of funding for these programs. Alta Planning + Design is considering other projects such
as the County-Wide Signage project.
Mr. Anderson noted that community involvement is an invaluable part of updating the plan and that his
fmn met several times with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC) as well as
representatives from the Town Council, staff, and various community groups. He summarized the policies
of the updated plan as: maintaining and expanding current bicycling and walking systems; improving
bicycle parking and amenities; continuing and expanding safety education; and continuing the presence of
an official advisory committee.
Typical projects of any Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan include off-street multi use pathways, on street
bikeways, signed bike routes, bike parking and racks on buses, sidewalk infill, crosswalk improvements,
safety signs, stairways and connections of pathways to schools wherever possible. Tiburon' s plan also
incorporates improvements specific to the area's unique topography.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked if bicycle parking at the downtown ferry is adequate based on the number
of cyclists actively using the ferries. Mr. Anderson said his understanding is that most people biking to
the ferry carry their bike on board with the intent to use it at the other end but that the ferry terminal is a
pinpointed consideration for expanding bicycle parking. ...
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked for clarification on the bicycle ridership numbers for the Town as he
understands it to be an extrapolation of the Tiburon peninsula population only and asked about the
difficulty in ascertaining the number of non- Tiburon residents riding through the area. He said that the
vast numbers of non-resident cyclists have a significant impact on the area. He also noted that while
Paradise Drive is not an official route, weekend bicycle traffic is substantial.
Mr. Anderson confmned that the ridership estimate found in Chapter 4 of the Draft Plan is based on
census data solely from Tiburon and that estimate is primarily due to CalTrans requirements. He felt that
while there are some inherent limitations to that technique, the goals of the plan would still address the
same issues. He also said that difficulty arises in targeting specific areas like Paradise Drive whose bulk
lies in unincorporated County areas and so the strategy was to draft the plan to work harmoniously in
conjunction with the BPMP for the County.
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Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said he also feels addressing Trestle Glen is important as the current striping and
demarcations are somewhat ambiguous, leaving riders with little guidance. Commissioner Frymier
concurred, relating her confusing and unsettling experience whilst riding there and said she felt it is an
enormous liability to the Town in its present state. Mr. Anderson said that a 2003 study addressed several
options for improving bicycle safety on Paradise Drive.
Commissioner Fraser said he had the opportunity to work closely with Mr. Anderson on this plan through
BP AC and commended him for his excellent listening skills throughout the process.
Commissioner Frymier asked what the major differences are between this year's updated plan and the
first and current BPMP created in 2001. Mr. Anderson said that the progress made in bicyclist and
pedestrian planning since 2001, as well as increased funding resources, has allowed them to further
develop the goals and policies of the initial plan. Community Development Director Anderson added that
the initial plan was very brief, contained the bare minimum number of elements as required by Caltrans to
qualify as a BPMP, and was thrown together hastily in order to qualify for the grants and programs
available at that time. He said the initial plan proved successful in that regard but that this draft is really
the fITst comprehensive BPMP the Town has prepared. Mr. Anderson also said that since 2001 several
approval and funding agencies have adopted new requirements, which this updated plan reflects.
Commissioner Frymier asked why Tiburon' s BPMP is the last in Marin County to be updated and if there
was a strategy to that timing. Mr. Anderson said that his firm grouped different planning regions together
to facilitate a cohesive county-wide plan and they are concurrently working with Tiburon, Sausalito and
Mill Valley.
Chair O'Donnell commended Mr. Anderson for his work on the updated plan. He said he particularly
enjoyed the concepts of public paths, steps and various accessibility improvements and asked if there was
a vision to make the paths specifically involve old Tiburon and the hillside stepped and/or graded for
strollers and bicycles. Mr. Anderson deferred to Town staff, and Public Works Director Nguyen said that
while there is not currently a comprehensive plan to do so, the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot
Program has granted $350,000 for fiscal year 2008-2009 to improve, re-grade and stabilize the pathways
on Cayford Drive and on Lower Raccoon Lane, and improve the stairway linking Jefferson Drive and
Reed Ranch Road.
Chair O'Donnell also asked if there were thoughts towards expanding the multi use nature of the Town's
paths. Director Nguyen said that it is certainly a goal but efforts will mainly be focused on ADA
compliance. In many cases the slope of the land as well as easement and right of way width issues will
not allow full compliance, but the Town will be improving accessibility to the maximum extent possible.
Chair O'Donnell asked what the Town's policy was in regards to using the white fence outside the feny
terminal for bicycle parking. Director Anderson said this was the main design and purpose of the fence.
Chair O'Donnell agreed with Vice-Chair Kunzweiler that the influx of non-resident cyclists creates major
safety concerns for the Town. He said the Town was a destination point for riders on the Tiburon Loop
and that despite jurisdictional issues, increased safety along Paradise Drive is something the Town really
needs to get behind.
Mr. Anderson said his firm received similar input during the workshops held earlier this year and has
addressed it in the coordination of efforts in both the Marin County BPMP and the Town's draft BPMP.
Chair O'Donnell asked what Mr. Anderson meant when he termed this a "rural road" and what impact
such a label would have on actual bicycle use. Mr. Anderson referenced the Rural Road Improvement
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Program, which looks at strategic and pinpointed improvements along roads within Marin County's
unincorporated areas.
Chair O'Donnell asked ifhe had any specific information on what to expect at Paradise Drive as a result
of the program. Mr. Anderson said the program has been accepted and is now in the hands of the
govermng agency.
Commissioner Frymier said she enjoyed the content of the plan very much but felt the format was
cumbersome and asked what staff thought could be distilled out of it for its public distribution.
Community Development Director Anderson said the policies and the programs are what most deserve
the focus. Mr. Anderson suggested that his firm work with staff to create an executive summary, and
Commissioner Frymier agreed that a document stating the goal of the project, scope of the work, and the
findings would have been helpful.
Community Development Director Anderson said staff has received the Commissioners' comments and
will address those as best as possible in the revised draft that will now move on to the Town Council.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Draft Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget: Review for
Consistency with the General Plan
Community Development Director Anderson gave the staff report. He stated that this item is the Plarming
Commission's annual review of the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is a component
of the Town's annual budget. The CIP is not part of the Town's "operating budget", which focuses on
provision of day-to-day services. The draft CIP is prepared by the Director of Public Works in
consultation with the Town Manager and other Department Heads. The Town Council Finance Sub-
Committee also reviews the draft CIP prior to its being sent to the full Town Council as part of the larger
budget adoption process.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65301, the Planning Agency of the Town shall annually
review the capital improvement program of the city for its consistency with the General Plan.
The draft CIP (Exhibit I) is organized into three separate categories: 1) Street Improvements; 2) Drainage
Improvements; and 3) Community Development Improvements.
Director Anderson said staff has reviewed the draft CIP and finds that its components are consistent with
the goals and policies of the Tiburon General Plan. He deferred to the document's primary author,
Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Nguyen, to elaborate upon projects and answer questions from
the Commission.
Director Nguyen summarized the projects included in the $6.5 million CIP for 2008-2209 as: Street
Improvement Programs, the Parks Facilities Improvement Program, Cypress Hollow Playground
improvements, and addressing the parking issue at the intersection of Lyford Drive and Tiburon
Boulevard. He added that nearly half of that total value is allotted for the Del Mar Undergrounding
Project which some people believe is an unrealistic goal due to existing litigation on the issue.
Commissioner Fraser expressed his support and interest in the Lyford Drive project and recognized the
potential difficulties in fmding a solution. Director Nguyen said the necessary work with Caltrans on the
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project does present some obstacles due to their many rules and regulations, but that the Town is up to the
challenge.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked what impact if any the State's budget issues will have on the transfer of
funds back to the Town and how that will impact the Capital Improvement Plan. Director Nguyen said the
impact is minimal thanks to Federal grant monies from the Safe Routes to Schools and Non-Motorized
Transportation Pilot Programs. Funds from the State Gas Tax are fairly protected and consistently
returned to the Town and Proposition A of 2006 guarantees certain monies, as well.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked what the impact would be on funds designated for use in the Del Mar
Undergrounding Project should it incur continued litigation delay or cancellation of the project, and he
confirmed with Director Nguyen it would not free up any discretionary funds.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler noted that the annual Failed Streets Program projections only carry through the
year 2010 and he asked if it means that all "failed streets" have been repaired by that time. Director
Nguyen estimates that fiscal year 2009-2010 should bring completion of repairs to all "failed streets."
ACTION: It was MIS (Frymier/Fraser) to find the Draft Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
2008-2009 consistent with the General Plan. Vote 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. GREEN BDaDING 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]
Community Development Director Anderson gave the staff report, stating that the Planning Commission
reviewed a draft Green Building Program for the Town of Tiburon on January 9,2008. The Commission
expressed several concerns about the program and continued the item for further review and refmement.
A joint Town Council/Planning Commission subcommittee met over the next several months. Based on
direction from the subcommittee, staff has prepared a revised Green Building Program for consideration
by the Commission.
He said green building regulations are a fast-spreading trend worldwide as concerns over global climate
change grow ever more serious. Several Marin cities and the County of Marin have adopted green
building regulations. Regionally, the East Bay (primarily the Alameda County Waste Managemerit
Authority) has been the leader in formulating green building measures. The construction industry is
rapidly embracing the concept and is developing new building techniques and using more renewable
materials and this knowledge is quickly spreading among contractors and architects. The Marin Builders
Association recently endorsed green construction programs.
Director Anderson summarized the key recommendations from the subcommittee as set forth in the staff
report and provided additional background on the evolution of the proposed green program. He
recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution recommending to the Town Council
approval of the Green Building Program, including the attached ordinance and resolution.
Commissioner Fraser reiterated the Commission's concern regarding additional costs associated with
compliance and asked if staff had arrived at any estimates on what the impact would be to the individual
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homeowner. Director Anderson said the Town has not done their own studies but rather relied on the
experiences of others who have had a green building program for a number of years.
Commissioner Fraser said that the report implied significantly increased costs to commercial developers
and thereby suggests at least somewhat increased costs to the individual. He asked if staff had any idea
what percentage of increase homeowners could expect. Director Anderson said most of the cost estimates
generated relate to LEED-certified commercial buildings and that residential costs are much lower but
staff does not have any dollar figures to share with the Commission other than those contained in the staff
report.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler noted that many of the items covered on the checklist are becoming standard
building practices in the industry and that the larger ticket items tend to have long-term cost benefits
associated with them.
Commissioner Fraser recommended adding a public education plan for licensed contractors as well as the
community. He said being proactive in dealing with questions and objections could increase public
acceptance of the program. Director Anderson said typically contractors who perform work in Tiburon
also work elsewhere in Marin County, where similar green programs have already been adopted, and are
builders and therefore familiar with this type of program.
Chair O'Donnell noted that the point totals proposed are significantly higher than for other towns. He
asked how these numbers were decided upon and how they relate or compare to other communities in the
County. Director Anderson said there is no scientific basis for the recommended point totals; they are
aggressive and are based on what other communities are fmding with their new residential construction
projects. Larkspur, for instance, has been typically seeing values at or near 100 points for new homes.
Chair O'Donnell commented that the proposed points total is double that of the County standard and
nearly 40% higher than other communities. He asked if staff had considered phasing this program in on a
trial basis. Director Anderson said he does not recommend phasing, and that if the Planning Commission
is uncomfortable with the high point totals proposed, his recommendation would be to start with a lower
number and be prepared to raise those numbers if other communities find the higher point totals are
working. He reminded the Commission that the recommendations from the subcommittee and Town
Council were to be aggressive with green point totals rather than reinventing the wheel with a new
checklist.
Commissioner Frymier asked for clarification on "reinventing the wheel." Director Anderson said that
rather than develop a unique type of program or checklist, the subcommittee recommended taking
advantage of the extensive groundwork done by Build-It-Green and aim for higher point totals than other
communities have adopted.
Commissioner Frymier asked if it was relatively easy to obtain 60 points.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said that after reviewing the checklist, it seemed that any properly conceived new
construction project should easily reach 60 points. He said the 100 point total was not entirely arbitrary;
establishing a point total too low could potentially render the program meaningless. He acknowledged
that the only two data points indicating that a 100 point total is comfortably attainable are Larkspur and
the County of Marin. He said he would be open to discussing a tiered phasing approach where the
program starts with an 80 point total and follows scheduled increases as more data is available. He feels
this would indicate the Town's willingness to be fair and make the plan viable.
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Commissioner Frymier asked if staff had gone to the community with the proposed program and points
requirements and if so, what the response was from local architects, contractors, and residents. Director
Anderson said they had spoken with several designers and architects but not received much feedback. He
noted that there is an architect on the subcommittee who is very familiar with these types of systems and
felt very comfortable raising the point total above the 60 green points found in other communities.
Commissioner Frymier asked and confirmed that an actual poll of the major contractors in the area had
not been done.
Commissioner Frymier asked what the split is between new construction and remodel construction in the
Town. Director Anderson did not have exact numbers with him but said the overwhelming majority are
small addition projects that would have a 12 point total requirement from the checklist.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said he feels the plan as proposed is sound, reflects the direction of the Town
Council, uses industry standards, has minimal administrative and bureaucratic costs to the community,
and has reasonable associated costs to citizens and builders. He stated he is open to reconsidering the
point total but is reluctant to rework the checklist used to award those points and feels it is in the best
interest of the Town and the program to start with an established successful model.
Chair O'Donnell said he disagrees, and in fact, feels this is not a good program for the Town. He said he
feels that the Energy Enhancement Efficiencies put forth through the Title 24 Program several months
ago was a very important step and where he expects to see the greatest impact on the carbon footprint. He
said the checklist contains items that are already Code in the Town, are not applicable to the Town, are
fluff, are difficult to comply with, and have an enormous amount of hard and soft costs associated with
them. His current personal experience with a new construction project gave him the opportunity to test the
checklist. He stated that despite extensive consultation with designers, he was only able to attain 92 total
green points. He noted that certain policies of the Town contradict items that will get one points. He also
noted that in the case of solar panel installation, the State and Federal governments do not issue tax
credits for panels installed on new construction projects. A traditional subversive maneuver has been to
obtain an occupancy permit once construction is complete and then install the panels, claiming it a retrofit
and thus being eligible for the credits. By utilizing the checklist as it is currently drafted, many
homeowners would need the 18 points awarded for solar panel installation just to attain the 100 point total
required to receive the occupancy permit.
Chair O'Donnell stated that he feels this checklist may be well suited to other communities comprised of
cookie cutter homes, but Tiburon is a custom home market where people already spend a lot of money to
build and renovate their homes with the best practices available in the construction industry. He also said
that he feels the program goes against what the Town is trying to accomplish and adds an unnecessary
level of bureaucracy. He cautioned against what he feels are long range consequences of the policy and
expressed his concern that this policy does not actually create the green aspect people are aiming for.
Commissioner Fraser asked Chair O'Donnell if the subcommittee for the program had heard these
concerns. Chair O'Donnell said yes and that at one point he had advocated a plan that would be
considered more directly meaningful to the Town.
Commissioner Frymier asked Chair O'Donnell what he would like to see change in the program. Chair
O'Donnell said he sees two options: no program or a revised checklist to include items more pertinent to
the Town of Tiburon.
Commissioner Frymier asked why this didn't happen at the subcommittee level.
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Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said the checklist was surrounded by much discussion, the document is not
perfect, and the goal of the initial program is to stay in line with industry and regional standard programs,
using the investment Build-It-Green and Alameda Waste Management have already made while openly
recognizing that there are a number of problems with it. He noted that while there are a lot of
imperfections with the checklist, the consensus at the subcommittee meetings was that this is a good
starting point to get the Town on the right path. He asked the Commission to consider the checklist
separately from the points and ask themselves: 1) if Town staff can use and apply the checklist in a fair
and reasonable fashion and 2) if a 100 points total is reasonably attainable.
Commissioner Fraser noted that there are many Towns which have adopted the Build it Green program
and use the same points rating system. Recognizing that these numbers have already been vetted in many
communities, he said he sees no harm in adopting an arbitrary points total somewhere between 60 and
100. He expressed his concern over establishing too high a point total only to have to reduce it should
data prove it unreasonable.
Chair O'Donnell suggested implementing a trial run that would require contractors to complete the
checklist and allow the Town the opportunity to gather pertinent data and revisit its stance on checklist
items. He stated for the record that he does not think the checklist as drafted will work for Tiburon but
that he is willing to compromise with a trial run.
Commissioner Frymier asked if conducting such a test trial would be feasible. Vice-Chair Kunzweiler
said he thought asking contractors and homeowners to go through the additional trouble for a test would
create a general sense of reluctance and distaste for the program. He again suggested a tiered phasing of
the program as a viable compromise.
Chair O'Donnell said one of his main objections is the additional cost he foresees being incurred by an
applicant. He asked who would be the arbiter of submitted certificates, as he feels the Building Official
made it clear he would not be responsible for verifying every submitted item on the checklist. Vice-Chair
Kunzweiler said his impression of that conversation was that these new requirements were in line with
updated standards put before the Building Official each year.
Chair O'Donnell referenced the Compliance section of the Ordinance stating that an applicant's checklist
will need to be signed-off and certified in order to receive an occupancy permit. Director Anderson said
that during the Design Review process, applicants will be required to submit their design drawings with a
certificate from a Green-certified rater and then resubmit that same or a modified rating certificate with
the building plans before receiving their building permit.
Chair O'Donnell read directly from the drafted Ordinance, Section 16-8.6, stating that:
A Certified Green Building Rater or Town building inspector shall verify that the green building
measures indicated in the approved green building documentation have been implemented
through inspections during the construction of the project or through review of purchase receipts
or photographic documentation. At the completion of project construction, the Certified Green
Building Rater or Town building inspector shall verify compliance with the approved green
building documentation and the Standards for Compliance.
During the verification process for the project, flexibility may be exercised by substituting other
allowable compliance measures. Substitution of measures must be approved by the Building
Official by submittal and approval of a revised Green Building Rating Checklist by the Certified
Green Building Rater. An occupancy permit or final inspection approval for the construction
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project shall not be granted until the Building Official has determined that all required green
building measures have been implemented.
Chair O'Donnell reiterated his concern regarding the soft costs associated with providing all of the
appropriate documentation. Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said that the impression given to him by the Building
Official is that this wording is very similar to what one would fmd in the requirements for an occupancy
permit and that many of the records being asked for should already be maintained by the builder.
Commissioner Fraser suggested that the Commission acknowledge the limited data available and
proposed to move forward with the policy in a fashion that will utilize a document that has already been
adopted by many communities and provide the Town the opportunity to gather information with which to
review the program down the road.
Assistant Planner Phillips pointed out that there has not been any discussion as to lowering the point total
for non-residential projects.
Commissioner Frymier said her feelings on the program as drafted are equal as pertain to both residential
and commercial construction. Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said the Town sees little commercial construction
and what is does tends to be of a high caliber or is less than 3,000 square feet and therefore exempt under
the ordinance.
Commissioner Frymier asked when the program would take affect, if adopted. Director Anderson said it
would go into effect 30 days after the sec,ond reading of the ordinance by the Town Council.
Commissioner Frymier expressed displeasure over the lack of community outreach with regards to the
proposed program and its requirements and said she considers it a great disservice to the Town to move
forward without at least consulting with local builders. She also said she fmds the plan to be incredibly
complicated and complex for the average person and that she felt she would have to abstain from voting
because she considers this government bureaucracy at its worst. She asked why the Town couldn't create
its own checklist.
Director Anderson pointed out that the major appeal of this particular checklist is that it was developed
over the course of several years with input from contractors and builders active in the industry. This has
allowed it to be adopted in many communities without any outcry from industry professionals. He said
the Town of Tiburon could never hope to duplicate this range of information and so the subcommittee
was pleased to have the opportunity to adopt the Build-It-Green program, including the checklist.
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Commissioner Frymier asked what other communities in the area have adopted it. Director Anderson
listed Novato, San Rafael, and Larkspur, as well as the County of Marin, which was the frrst local agency
to adopt it about five years ago.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said the Town had considered conducting its own studies, creating its own
checklist and requirements and testing them to whatever extent possible. Ultimately, the subcommittee
and Town Council opted to utilize what other communities have already successfully established.
Commissioner Frymier said she agrees with that decision to an extent. She clarified that she does not
object to the points system, but is not pleased with this checklist. She noted that housing and construction
trends are quickly becoming sophisticated, potentially leaving many items on the checklist moot or void
within a short period of time.
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Chair O'Donnell expressed his satisfaction with the work the Design Review Board accomplishes and
wondered about the necessity of a program like this. He questioned the choice to adopt and surpass the
standards of other communities that may not have the same goals as Tiburon.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler suggested that the Commission craft a motion to accept the plan as drafted with
the current checklist and the following exceptions: the point total is lowered to 75; the Planning
Commission will revisit the program and the point total after 6 months with an analysis of submitted
plans to be provided by Town staff and based on empirical evidence of plans as they are received; and the
Town will seek to offer a forum where the public is free to discuss the issue.
Chair O'Donnell asked staff to craft a motion to that effect.
Commissioner Fraser summarized the issues the Commission has voiced with the plan: cost; ability to
comply; contractor and community input; and net impact. He recognizes this is not a perfect document
but feels Vice-Chair Kunzweiler's suggestion is sound and is important to push the Town forward in this
direction.
Director Anderson asked the Commission to clarify some of the proposed changes to the resolution. He
also stated for the record that the Marin Builder's Association has already endorsed these types of
programs in San Rafael and Larkspur, although with lower point totals. He confirmed that the
Commission wanted to decrease the requirement to 75 total points from 100 on new construction and
advised the following additional changes: decrease the points total on additions projects from 12 to 8;
and lower the incentives number from 140 to 100 total points.
ACTION: M/S (Fraser/ Kunzweiler) to adopt Draft Resolution with the point total modifications made to
exhibit B and with the additional recommendations to the Town Council that the entire program be
revisited in 6 months and that the Town holds a community outreach day before the new regulations take
effect. Vote: 2-2. (O'Donnell and Frymier voted no).
Commissioner Frymier stated that she objects to the checklist based on the belief that the checklist
adversely affects the four major points outlined by Commissioner Fraser and she does not have the
expertise or data available to gauge how this would affect the Town. Vice-Chair Kunzweiler suggested
that she visit the Build It Green website where the public can see a list of program participants and that
while it doesn't contain a lot of statistics, it may answer many of her questions. He said that no one can
know what the true impact on the Town will be until the plan is adopted and has had time to form real
data and that he is uncomfortable with dismissing the idea simply because no one knows.
Commissioner Frymier commented again that she fails to see how the checklist either applies or is
beneficial to the Town, and would like to adopt the resolution without the checklist.
Chair O'Donnell said he would consider a compromise by agreeing to move forward with the program on
a 6 month trial basis, having applicants fill out the checklist and allowing the Town to use that empirical
data to analyze what items residents are actually addressing in their construction and whether or not those
have a significantly positive impact. Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked ifhe would suggest adopting a
resolution to that effect and Chair O'Donnell said no, it would be voluntary compliance. Vice-Chair
Kunzweiler said he worried that a trial or voluntary compliance without an ordinance to enforce it may
not yield accurate data and Director Anderson agreed that data collected in the absence of an ordinance
would be of little value in measuring effectiveness or success.
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Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked Director Anderson about structuring the ordinance to provide a 6 month
learning period, with relaxed standards for the appeal process. Director Anderson said he has already
discussed with the Building Official providing considerable flexibility at the start of the program. He
provided some examples where flexibility would be warranted, such as north-facing and/or shady
locations where photovoltaic solar systems may not function. He said that the Building Official agrees
with him this program is something very new to the Town, and they are prepared to adopt a flexible
approach to ironing out some of the compliance issues.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked if it is possible to codify the flexibility for that period, and Director
Anderson said he thinks the ordinance already offers the authority for flexibility as written. Commissioner
Frymier agreed that this could be a reasonable option and would serve to establish the community
outreach she felt was lacking.
Commissioner Fraser said he felt the document is more right than wrong and it would be a disservice to
the Town to send the resolution back to staff for a rewrite without fIrst taking an opportunity to see what
adjustments are necessary.
Director Anderson stated that the Commission's role tonight is specifically focused on the ordinance
amendments, and that the resolution is not essential for the Commission to finalize. He clarified that the
resolution is what sets the point totals and thresholds. The Planning Commission can recommend to the
Town Council that the ordinance is satisfactory, but express its serious reservations with portions of the
resolution. He noted that in his opinion, the ordinance in and of itself does not contain serious problems
and that it neither establishes point totals nor sets which checklist will be used. The Planning Commission
does not need to take any action on the resolution if it chooses not to.
Commissioner Fraser stated that he would be uncomfortable approving an ordinance without the Town
Council being clear on the Planning Commission's feelings on the resolution, and that those feelings
should be made clear in their acceptance of the ordinance.
Chair O'Donnell reiterated his wishes to introduce the program on trial basis and said he does not
understand the reluctance to do so. Director Anderson and Vice-Chair Kunzweiler pointed out again that
they feel that without point total requirements or official review for compliance, there is nothing to ensure
the submission of fair and reasonable data. Chair O'Donnell said he felt that applicants would provide
true data and that staff would have the authority to challenge them on their submissions. Director
Anderson said none of his staff are Certified Green Building Raters and they could not begin to verify
whether or not applicants are in compliance with the checklist.
Vice-Chair Kunzweiler suggested a preliminary period of 3 to 4 months and also said that the Planning
Commission would be delighted to conduct a full review at the end of the initial period. Director
Anderson said that this would provide solid statistics on small addition projects, but would prove
insufficient on new construction projects and that 6 months is a more viable time frame.
Commissioner Frymier pointed out that they can approve the framework of the ordinance and not
necessarily the checklist or the resolution, and Director Anderson confmned this, but Commissioner
Fraser said the ordinance without the checklist is ineffective and he could not support that approach.
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ACTION: It was MIS (Kunzweiler/Fraser) to adopt Draft Resolution Exhibit 002 with the point total
modifications made to Exhibit B and with the additional recommendations to the Town Council that: the
entire program be revisited in 6 months; the Town hold a community outreach day before the new
regulations take effect; a report is generated at the end of the initial 6 month period, with hearings to be
held by the Planning Commission who will forward a recommendation to the Town Council. Vote: 3-1
(O'Donnell voted no).
MINUTES
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of May 28, 2008.
Commissioners requested the following amendments to the Minutes:
. Page 5, 4th paragraph, amend second sentence to read: "an overall strategy for Paradise Drive."
. Page 8, 3rd paragraph, amend the first sentence to read: "comply with the requirements of the use
permit and address issues."
ACTION: It was MIS (Fraser/Kunzweiler) to approve the minutes of May 28,2008, as amended. Vote: 4-
o.
STUDY SESSION
Chair O'Donnell asked to hear Item 5 at the next regularly scheduled meeting due to the late hour.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 10:16 p.m.
EMMETT O'DONNELL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY (ACTING)
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TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
Tiburon Planning Commission
July 9, 2008 - 7:30 PM
ACTION MINUTES
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TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman O'Donnell, Vice Chairman Kunzweiler, Commissioner Corcoran,
Commissioner Fraser
Absent: 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.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS - Emmett O'Donnell Re-Elected Chair
- John Kunzweiler Re- Elected Vice-Chair
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
Commission and Committee Reports
Director's Report
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 11 SHEPHERD WAY: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION TO EXPAND AN EXISTING DA YCARE CENTER (THE
LITTLE SCHOOL); Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Owner; The Little
School, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel No. 034-291-31; FILE #10806 [DW]
Continued to AU1!ust 13.2008
2. 20-22 MAIN STREET: ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENT OF A DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) FOR THE "HARBOR LIGHT"
COMMERCIAL PROJECT; Zelinsky Properties, Owner, Hank Bruce Architects,
Applicant, Assessor's Parcel No. 059-102-18; File #10705 [LT] Comments
Acceoted
Tiburon Planning Commission
Action Minutes
July 9, 2008
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MINUTES
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 11, 2008
ADDroved as Amended
STUDY SESSION
4. VARIANCES AND FINDINGS (Continued from June 11, 2008) Studv Session
Held
ADJOURNMENT 9:50 PM
Tiburon Planning Commission
Action Minutes
July 9, 2008
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
AGENDA
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DATE: 7/17/08
MEETING TIME 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA NO.: #10
PLEASE NOTE: In order to give all interested persons an opportunity to be heard, and to ensure the
presentation of all points of view, members of the audience should:
(1) Always address the Chair; (2) State name for the record; (3) State views/concerns succinctly; (4) Limit
presentation to three minutes; (5) Speak directly into microphone and (6) All documents submitted at the
meeting must first be submitted at the Staff table, to be entered into the record and retained by the Town.
If an item is continued, it is the responsibility of interested parties to note the new meeting date. Notices will
not be sent out for items continued to a specific date.
Any documents produced by the Town and distributed to a majority of the Design Review Board regarding any
item on this agenda, including agenda-related documents produced by the Town after distribution of the agenda
packet 72 hours in advance of the Board meeting, will be available for public inspection at Tiburon Town Hall,
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920.
A.
ROLL CALL:
Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Chong, Glassner and Tollini
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
C. STAFF BRIEFING
D. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
E. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
1.
21 Maravista Drive V osti
Additions
F. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
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4.
5.
85 Seafirth Road Holscher
2 Rolling Hills Road Garvey
110 Rolling Hills Rd. Littman
55 Mt. Tiburon Road Alexandra Pacific Tr.
AdditionsNariance CONTINUED TO 8/7/08
Additions
New Dwelling
New Dwelling/V ariancesIFloor Area Exception
CONTINUED TO 8/21/08
G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #9 OF THE 6/19/08 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
H. ADJOURNMENT
**PLEASE NOTE THAT AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER**
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MARIN COUNTY TITLE 22 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) AMENDMENTS
NOTICE. IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Marin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to
consider revisions to the Marin County Title 22 Development Code, pertaining to: (1) clarification of
affordable housing incentives as provided by the Development Code and Countywide Plan (CWP); (2)
update state density bonus law requirements; and (3) modifications to definitions.
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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the said public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of
th'e Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday July 22, 2008, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers
(Room #330 - Administration Building); Civic Center, San Rafael, California, at the hour of 1:30 PM.
Any interested party may appear and be heard at this time. Please call the Community Development
Agency - Planning Division, at (415)499-6269 on the Friday before the scheduled meeting to obtain a
copy of the staff report, or visit our website at htto://www.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AaMn/cYbaaenda.htm.
Written material for the Board of Supervisors 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
Board of Supervisor with the staff report. Any written material submitted after this date will be distributed
to the Board of Supervisors prior to or at the meeting. .
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that if you challenge the action on this project 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).)
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Marin Co Civic Center is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require ASL interpreters,
assistive listening devices or other accommodations, you may request them by calling (415) 499-6104
(voice) or dialing 711 (California Relay Service) to connect to the telephone listed above. Requests
must be received no less than four working days prior to the meeting to help to ensure availability.
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 308 - ScAn RcAFcAel, CA 94903-4157
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Dear Colleague:
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is observed each
September. This year's theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Real People, Real Recovery"
highlights the people for whom treatment and long-term recovery have given a renewed outlook
on life. It also celebrates those who have worked to advance the treatment and recovery
landscape. The Recovery Month observance, now in its 19th year, is designed to help people
understand there is hope and that help for alcohol and drug use disorders is effective and
available.
According to the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), published by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA), an estimated 22.6 million persons (9.2 percent of the population
ages 12 and older) were classified with a serious substance abuse problem in the past year.
In 2006,4.0 million persons aged 12 or older received some kind of treatment for their
problem related to the use of alcohol or illicit drugs. Unfortunately, there are millions more in
need of treatment but who are either unable or unwilling to receive it for a variety of reasons.
Luckily, there is a wide range of services available to attack the problem of addiction.
Treatment for those in need is a national health priority, and the President has taken a number of
steps to help expand treatment capacity and recovery support services in our country. To help
increase the number of available treatment options, SAMHSA is leading the Access to Recovery
initiative, a consumer-driven approach for obtaining treatment and sustaining recovery through a
State-run voucher program. Working with all levels of government, communities, businesses
and society as a whole, SAMHSA is working to create a healthcare system that both embr.aces
and understands the need for more drug and alcohol treatment services.
SAMHSA, the Federal Recovery Month coordinator, partners with other public sector entities,
national and local coalitions, and other organizations to develop a Recovery Month activities
toolkit, as well as other special events held throu out the nation durin the month of September.
For your review and use, we hav enclosed a copy of the 2008 toolkit.
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In 2007 there were 767 events held in local communities throughout the country, reaching an
estimated one million Americans. In 2008 we hope to exceed this number, including 50
SAMH S A-sponsored community events during the month of September. These community
events will examine key treatment and recovery-related issues in local communities, and will
g.efine specific objectives and1action steps to broaden support and access for individuals in
recovery. Each event seeks to 'wlite a.range of stakeholders in taking action, including
individuals in the recovery community and their families and friends; policymakers and
community leaders; judges; insurers; health professionals;, treatment providers;
educators/schools; community-based and faith-based organizations; t4e criminal justice system;
diverse racial, ethnic and cultural groups; and members of the media.
To get the latest information on these and other events nationwide, and to find those nearest to
you, go to our Recovery Month Web site at www.recoverymonth.gov.Click on the 2008
Recovery Month icon and select events.
The enclosed toolkit was also sent to Federal, State and local officials. We encourage you to
contact your local elected officials or your State Substance Abuse Director to offer your
assistance in coordinating Recovery Month activities in your area, and in drafting a proclamation
or organizing a media event. Please show your support by participating in the community events
in your area, or develop your own community event.
Please make sure to fill out the Customer Satisfaction Survey located in the Recovery Month
toolkit, and send infonnation concerning your celebration and any materials produced to the
address listed on the form. Your input and comments will assist in the development of future
material and programs that can best meet your needs.
In addition, please post any planned activities within your State, district, city, town, or
municipality on the Recovery Month Web site at www~recoverymonth.gov. For additional
information about this observance, please contact SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment, Consumer Affairs office, at (240) 276-2750, or wwW.recovervmonth.g:ov.
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MARIN COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
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July 10, 2008, 1 :30 p.m.
Marin Civic Center, Planning Chambers, Room 328
AGENDA
RECEIVE;~;,
JUL - 7 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER
TOWN MANAGERS OF;:,Ci
TOWN OF TIBURON
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS HELD ON MAY 1, JUNE 3, AND
JUNE 192008, AND WORKSHOPS HELD JUNE 3 AND JUNE 19, AND JUNE 30, 2008 (Action Item)
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (Information)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the
Parks and Open Space Commission Agenda. Items will be heard by the Commission without return comment.
Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record.
5. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE BUDGET UPDATE (Information Item)
Staff will present a Parks and Open Space budget update.
6. DRAFT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FRAMEWORK AND WORK PLAN PRESENTATION (Action Item)
Commissioners will review the draft Resource Management Plan Framework and budget workplan and formulate a
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
7. PARK MASTER PLAN PROCESS (Information Item)
Staff will brief the Commission on planning processes in order to prepare for the Mcinnis Park Master Plan Update
and the Creekside Park Master Plan.
8. COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING - WEB SITE UPDATES (Information Item)
9. COMMISSION CALENDAR - Information Item
10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioners may speak briefly about items of interest to the Commission that do not appear on the agenda. No
action may be may be taken on any items.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. ADJOURN TO TOUR OF MCINNIS PARK
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Late agenda material can be inspected in the office of the Parks and Open Space Department between the hours of 8:30 a,m. and 4:30 p,m.
The office is located in Room 415 Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. California.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance (i.e. auxiliary aids or services) in
order to participate in this public meeting, please contact the Senior Secretary of the Department of Parks and Open Space
b callin 415 499-6387 voice or 415 499-6172 TTY at least five business da s prior to the meetin .
The agenda is available on the Internet at: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/PK/main/pos/aQenda.cfm
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JULY 10, 2008 MEETING
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