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Minutes 1118 CITY COUNCIL 10 August 1967
CITY OF TIBURON
I. CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Tiburon, State of
California, was called to order by Councilman Wil1imn R. Bremer, Chairman
pro tem, at 8:27 p.m. on August 10, 1967, this being the time set for the hearing
of protests by the owners of real property within the territory proposed for
annexation, known &8 Tiburon Peninsula"~nGxation No.1.
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer .
Fanning
Strawbridge
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Hoffmire
Drohan
EX OFFICIO: Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Russell Melquist, Asst. to the City Manager
Louis Brunini, Superintendent of Public W9rks
ANNEXATION PROTESTS
The City Clerk certified that WTitten protests had been filed prior to the
hour set for the hearing. Pursuant to law the Chair therefore ordered the
hearing continued to the 21st of August at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
There being no further business the metting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Approved by the City Council on:
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CITY OF TIBURON
Mrs. Jean Jacobs, Centro East,
Alton Lee's protest on zoning,
ttis protest had been referrel
was recognized
recorded
to the
asking what
on page 8 of Minutes
Planning Comruission
disposition had been made of Mr.
#117 The City Manager stated
Mrs. M. John Hieb, 396 Greenwood Beach Road, was recognized stating she had attempted to
pr.esent a petition to the Council, had been referred to the Planning Commission, who re'.
referred her to the Council. The Chair stated this petition, since it did not refer to
specific items referred to the Commission, should also be referred to the Lands and Develop-
~cnt Committee for recommendation. Drohan suggested the Committee meet at the conclusion
of the Council meeting to review these two petitions and refer them to the Planning Ccm-
mission. The City Manager commented that under.statute items of referral on a zoning
ordinance must originate with the Council
Mr. Bertram Hirsch, 4949 Paradise Drive, was recognized presenting a petition
residents of his area who protested the proposed zoning for their properties.
sugGested the petition be received and referred to the Planning Commission for consideration
with the Council's recommendations already referred to them Fanning stated the Lands and
Development Committee would agree to this procedure
signed
Bremer
by
The Chair noted Strawbridge's
Council that presentations be
by the public.
suggestion
limited to
that when the ordinance is again before
those providing information not already
the
submitted
The Chair stated that while introduction of the Zoning Ordinance had been scheduled for
this ~eeting, the Planning Coa~ission, in adjourned meetings of August 8 and 11, had not
completed its review of the Council rcc,.:....--10!~.dations and had adjourned to August 15 at
which time they expected to take final action on their report to the Council.
IV"
ORn INAl'!CE
called for and motion unanimously passed
With
Miss Arrne
amended to
the PD zone
se:ne page
these corrections
Ellinwood was recognized asking that Minutes #117, paragraph five, eighth line
indicate that TPAC's concern at that time was that CG uses might be all~~ed in
as then proposed; she also noted misspelling.of Mr Wolfersperger's name on that
noted
the question
l-laS
be
August
Cc~nc iI,
ordinence
~ '4
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l.,;'es
end
Tho:::.as
not a".,are
had a
attorney for the
public hearing on
presentation to make The
7th. The Chair advised
after they are in
Kelly,
the
Mr.
receipt
Pacific Railroad,
zoning ordinance had been
City Attorney confirmed the
Kelly that he could make his
of the Planning CO~uission's
Northwestern
the
recognized stating he
ed on August 7, 1967
ng had been clos~d on
presentation before the
recommendations on the
was
clos
heari
Hoved by
July 24,
s'.1bndtted
Strawbridge, seconded by Fanning, that Minutes #116 for the regular meeting of
1967 and Minutes #117 for the adjourned meeting of August 7 1967 be approved as
1~-2~R.~OVA:r..,
Lewrence D. Rose, City Manager
Robert I. Conn, City Attorney
Ray W. Foreaker, Jr., City Engineer
Louis Brunini, Superintendent of Public Works
S2~uel Shapero, City Treasurer
Russell Melquist, Assistant to the City Manager
OF_MINUTES
EX OFFICIO
ABSE:NT
COU!~C IL!\1EN
None
Breoer
I)~4o~lan
Fanning
Hoffmire
S tra~;lbridge
PRESENT
COUNC IU1EN
rhe regular meeting of the
to order by Mayor John S
Ccur1.cil Chambers
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City Council
Hoffmire Jr
City of
at 8: 14 P.M
ROLL CALL
Tiburon, State of
on August 14
California,
1967 in the
was called
City Hall
.1
CALL TO ORDER
Ninutes
II 119
CITY
CITY COUNC IL
OF TIBURON
14 August 1967
Question was
To Drohan's concern about this additional limitation of
Engineer replied the no-parking area has been in effect
Street was accomplished and added it was illegal to park
other than parallel to the direction of traffic
had come up because channelization raised the
called
for and motion unanimously passed
in any event.
question of where
parking spaces, the City
since channelization of Main
in a State right-of-way
He stated this matter
tour buses could park
Moved by Strawbridge
By bill dated August 8, 1967, Resolution No. 162 was introduced, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF TIBURON ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING AREA ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF TIBURON
BOULEVARD (MRN 131) FROM ITS MOST EASTERLY TERMINUS WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF APPROXI-
MATELY 140 FEET TO THE TIBURON BUS STATION.
seconded by Bremer
that
Resolution No
162 be adopted
ESTABLISHMENT OF NO PARKING AREA ON THE NORTHERLY
NEAR THE BUS STATION IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
Resolution No. 162
SIDE OF TIBURON BOULEVARD
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNC ILMEN
Bremer,
question was called for and motion unan~ously passed
Drohan,
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
t.vith
The resolution was read in
graphical error in Section
through street and a sto
spelling of Hilary Drive
the corrections
noted
full by Bremer; and
1, second line be
intersection so as
the City Engineer asked that typo-
corrected, adding: It.. .defined as a
to stop traffic..," also correcting
the
a
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that the City Engineer's recommendation be
accepted and Resolution No. 161 adopted, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TIBURON DEFINING
AND ESTABLISHING A THROUGH STREET AND STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF HILARY
DRIVE AND AVENIDA MIRA FLORES.
By bill dated August 8, 1967, the City Engineer reported that with the recent com-
pletion of Hilary Drive and because of existing inadequate site distances, it was
necessary that a through street and stop intersection be established at Hilary Drive
and Avenida Mira Flores, causing north and southbound traffic on Hilary Drive to
stop and permitting east and westbound vehicles on Avenida Mira Flores to pass through
the intersection unobstructed.
ESTABLISHING A THROUGH STREET AND STOP
AT HILARY DRIVE AND AVENIDA MIRA FLORES
Resolution No. 161
The City Attorney stated Mr.
owners of 34 Reed Ranch Road
meeting The Chair directed
INTERSECTION
Richards, attorney for Mr. and Mrs
had requested a continuance until
the matter continued to August 28,
Raymond Noe 1,
the next regular
1967.
CONFIRMATION OF ABATEMENT COSTS
34 Reed Ranch lUlad
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Drohan reported the Planning Commission's Chairman, Erik Rettig, had suggested the Council
might wish to adjourn this meeting to a date sooner than the next regular Council meeting
in order to introduce the zoning ordinance at the earliest opportunity. The City Manager
called attention to the fact that the following Monday was scheduled for the continued
annexation protests meeting. Other dates were discussed, the Chair then advising the
zoning ordinance would be scheduled for the next regular meeting August 28 1967
RESOLUTIONS
ABSENT
COUNe lLMEN
None
NOES
COUNe ILMEN
None
Strawbridge
AYES
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Hoffmire, that the Lands
the authority to review these petitions and make
to the Planning Commission; unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Breme r
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
and Development Committee be given
recommendations as they may feel necessary
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City Council
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14 August
1967
Referring to bill dated August
street lights installed by Mr.
the lights were of such design as
and present an extremely hazardous
was the recommendation of the City Manager,
authorization be given for their removal at
8, 1967, the City Manager called attention to five
Fred Zelinsky on the north side of Main Street, stating
to be readily damaged by the impact of vehicles
condition for both pedestrians and drivers. It
City Attorney and City Engineer that
the owner's expense
STREET LIGHTS ON
MA IN STREET
the meeting reconvening at 11
27
P.M
A recess
The Chair then directed the City Manager to revise the budget
man to reflect the discussion held
was
declared at
11
12 P
.M. ,
books of each Council-
In accordance with the previous suggestion, the Chair directed
have an ordinance drafted increasing parking fines to $2.00
the City Manager to
The Chair directed the City Manager to give the Council further ~nformation on what
this tax would mean to the City and how Tiburon could participate
The City Manager pointed out an source of funds
through the City's participation revenue stamps assessed
property, a function which the federal government will
by recent law passed by the Legislature, may now be
possibly cities
additional
in
might be available
on the transfer of real
abandon 1968 and
assumed by and
in January
the County
At the Chair"s suggestion, a line-by-line, function-by-function review was made of
the Preliminary Budget, after which the Chair announced reductions of $l,025 and
an increase of $1,325 had been made
The City Manager stated that a $7,000 additional amount
anticipated as a result of recent State legislation.
of sales taxes
might
be
Bremer and Drohan expressed concern about the reduced Parks and Recreation budget
and Strawbridge suggested an increase in parking fines, from $1 to $2, might be
considered to be allocated to the Commission The City Manager strongly urged that
the Council avoid such special funding
Drohan stated that the budget should be cut by $75,000 and felt thc Gity would have
to determinc how much it could afford under the tax rate and make the budget work on
that basis, suggesting the City Manager be charged with the responsibility of
determining where the savings could be made. Further, he felt planning funds were
not adequate, asking where monies needed for substantiation of a dOl~ntown plan would
come from as well as funds for a full-time planner, and believed further review
should .be given the land-acquisition-for-parks figure of $4,500--deleted--and to the
allocated amount for a corporation yard
The Chair stated the only additional personnel would be a police deputy, the Com-
mittee feeling this position would pay for itself in saving the $4,000 which must
be spent for vacation relief and providing more income from parking violations
Chair reported an additional public works employee and a police clerk had been
deleted from the budget by the Committee
The
The Chair explained that he and Strawbridge,
reviewing this subject, starting out with an
cuts by the Administration and the Committee,
permitting a 60C tax rate as established last year
that to achieve this budget it would be necessary
built up in previous years
as said Committee, had spent some time
original budget of $472,007, which with
was now before the Council at $444,184
· The Chair pointed out, however,
to use reserves which have been
On behalf of the Administration and Finance Committee, Strawbridge presented bill
dated August 8, 1967 placing before the Council the Tentative and Preliminary Budget
and Projects for the fiscal year 1967-68, received from the Committee on July 24
1967 and discussion continued to this date
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR
1967-68
VI.
MINUTE ORDERS
A
short recess
was declared
the meeting
reconvening at 9
12
P.M
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
None
NOES
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AYES
COUNC ILMEN
COUNCIUfBN
None
Bremer. ~
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D'~oh.an ;
Ii} August 1967
Faltt\ing; i-2ijo ffDiia.f~} ~SCt.at>1bridge
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City Council -4- 14 August 1967
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Fanning, that the City Manager be directed to contact
Mr. Zelinsky and request him either to move the street lights to a place where they
will be safe or the City will take them down in the interests of all; unanimously
passed:
AYES: COUNC ILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Because of the hour, other items on the agenda were not taken, and the Chair declared
the meeting adjourned at 12:40 A.M August 16, 1967
Approved by the City Council on
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
ABSTAINING
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Drohan, that
be referred to the City's insurance carrier
COUNCILMEN
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
the cla~ be denied and
motion passed
Strawbridge
the matter
Bremer stated
from voting
that as
By bill August 7, 1967, the Chair conveyed a personal injury and general
damages against the City made by Mr. James B. Johnson of Belvedere on behalf
of his son, Bradley Johnson. It was the City Attorney's recommendation that the
claim be denied and the matter referred to the Cityfs insurance carrier
dated
claim
Mr
Jame s
Johnson was
a client of his
office he would abstain
CLAIM
FOR
DAMAGES
IV
A short recess was called, the meeting reconvening at 8
items remaining on the Council's August 14 1967 agenda
MINUTE ORDERS
Mr. Douglas de la Fontaine asked if he might
replying that under the circumstances he did
16 P.M
make a statement for the record, the Chair
not believe this would be necessary
with consideration of
Mr. Kaufman was again recognized and in reply to his question, the City Attorney
that under the circumstances additional protests cannot be received
stated
Mr4 Steve Kaufman was recognized, inquiring on what date the Council would adopt a
resolution terminating annexation proceedings. Complying with the sense of the Council
the Chair directed the City Manager to verify that over 50% of the assessed valuation
was represented by these petitions; and further that the hearing be continued to August
28, 1967, at which time a resolution would be acted upon
The Chair announced the meeting had been continued from August 10, 1967 in order that
petitions in protest of annexation might be received. The Chair announced petitions had
been received purportedly representing owners of over 50% of the assessed valuation of
the area proposed to be annexedt thus halting annexation proceedings at this point. The
Chair stated that while the Council would recognize these petitions, as represented by
Mr. Steve Kaufman and Mr~ Douglas de la Fontaine, t~ould be sufficient to stop annexation
proceedings, a fo~al verification would be made by Staff. He expressed appreciation
for the efforts of those persons who were pro-annexation, and stated it was still the
City's hope that at some future day the Tiburon Peninsula might be unified and included
within the City's boundaries. Bremer stated it should not be overlooked that other
areas of the Peninsula are still interested in being annexed.
ANNEXATION PROTESTS
III
Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Robert I. Conn, City Attorney
Richard Breiner, Deputy City Attorney
Russell Melquist, Assistant to the City
HEARING
tIanager
EX
OFF IC 10
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
None
Breme r
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
PRESENT
COUNC ILl'1EN
II
The adjourned meeting of the City Council
called to order by Mayor John S. Hoffmire
Hall Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
City of Tiburon
Jr. at 8:06 P.M
State of California, was
on August 21 1967 in the City
I
CALL TO. ORDER
Minutes
11120
CITY
CITY
OF TIBURON
COUNCIL
21
August
1967
The Chair noted that
Works was present in
while his vacation had begun,
the audience
Moved by Breme r ,
Public Works for
the Superintendent
seconded by Strawbridge, that the report of the Department of
the month of July 1967 be accepted; unanimously passed.
of Public
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the July,
ment of Urban Development be accepted; unanimously passed
of the Depart-
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
July, 1967
1967
report
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that
and Sheriff Station for July 1967 be accepted
the report of the Tiburon Police
unanimously passed
TIBURON POLICE AND
July, 1967
SHERIFF STATION
VI
There were no persons present representing the appellants,
has been regularly continued at their request since January
directed the matter continued
REPORTS
and since
17 1967
the matter
the Chair
APPLICATION FOR USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH PARKING LOT
ADJACENT TO PARADISE DRIVE BETWEEN TIBURON BOULEVARD AND MAR WEST
Yeinberg and Demaurex, Appellants
V
APPEAL
The Chair directed
the City
Nanager
to prepare this
letter for the Council
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
NOES
COUNC ILMEN
None
Strawbridge
AYES
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Drohan, that a letter be sent by the City of Tiburon
supporting the City of Novato's contention that the Assessment Appeals Board should
maintain evening office hours, on a reasonable schedule from July 17th to Septem-
ber 25 1967; unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
The Chair, by bill dated August 7 1967
Mayor Wayne Womack, dated July 27 1967
questing that consideration be given to
office to enable citizens to file their
had been addressed to all Marin County
would join in this request
presented letter from the City of Novato.s
addressed to the County Assessor and re-
scheduling evening hours for the Assessor's
protests of assessments. Copy of the letter
cities apparently with the hope other cities
HOURS
FOR MARIN COUNTY ASSESSORrS OFFICE
said ad hoc committee
The Chair directed the resolution
Strawbridge suggested the Council might recommend, as a policy matter, that a
park be located somewhere in that area; to t~hich Drohan replied a park in this
location is indicated on the already-adopted Master Plan
referred
to the
public
Drohan stated that
believed action on
while discussions were still being held with
this resolution would be premature
the Authority,
he
It was the Assistant to the City Manager's recommendation that since the Authority
does not know precisely which land will be purchased by the Reed Union School
District, nor has the future usage of Hilarita Housing land been determined, that
the matter be referreG to the ad hoc committee, composed of Drohan, Bremer and
Planning Commissioner Macgowan, who are presently studying the proposals made by
the Marin County Housing Authority
Drohan presented bill
mission's Resolution No
City Council
Hilarita
to acquire
Housing Project
dated July 28, 1967 conveying the Parks and Recreation Com-
6, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 1967, urging the
at least two acres for a public park from the sale of
land by the Marin County Housing Authority.
ACQUISITION OF LAND
Ninutes #120
City Counc il
FOR PUBLIC PARK
FROM HILARITA HOUSING PROJECT
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August
1967
Ere!::~r
s ta. ted
tb.9. t
l:i2
Ccmmittee had already
submitted as the most feasible
solution,
D~,~~~to~:'.E_ D-::l1_~g~S~
.:aban
Eave ITu:lE:nt
,..-;till fGo
tl~2
IT',ented th~l,t he and Strawbridge, as an ad hoc committee on a policy on regional
> f~lt a report by the committee was premature at this time as there were
~ny qUG3tions to be resolved. The Chair directed that Item 2 be removed from
Suspense CalendGr and tabled
Co~_:~-a5- t tee
mj.s 3ion' s
r"l~tt~r Iten
recOInmendations
11, [;:=
In the
to the <2nd
E~2r~2u2r, prcsen:
thc ~~cdlEn~3 Unit
mi.Jh t
n:v ie\vicg
L:lnd s
placed
proceed
Suspense commented on the status of items referred
Development Regarding Item 3, Fanning asked Mr. Watson
in the audience, he would provide the City offices with copy of
i~3 deed restrictions concerning tree regulation order that the
with this item. Having received the Parks Recreation Com-
on landscaping of public rights-of-way requested this
on an early agenda
Calendar, Drohan
Committee
if
in
and
Drohan
Suspense Cale
The Superintendent of
taken with the C~ty of
y~~d. The ChGir agreed
ndar
Public tvorks
Belvedere if
to make such
was recogniz ed
the s'\\1eeper were
communication
asking that some
to continue to
formal
be housed at
action be
the ir
TiLe Ci:,:l:i. r
v.::.ca;: iun,
s ta t,=<.l. h\~
I,!anar;er
~t2;::'':'cl th::t in the absence of the Superintendent of Public t'lorks, tl1ho was on
:~C:~ \,;;):!:-'j'::rc:d 1:0"1:'] finalized discussions with NetDepot officials could be, but
';7'::;:'i1.:1 ,~~~:..;:m3~: a meeting '\\1ith them attended by himself Drohan and the City
Erelli3r stateJ
2S1'C:3 b~d~~~t
aD E tCIT?a~2r~.
sitGe Str2~,~l
::~1.":1t--: ubjJ.e he was not convinced
rC(Iu:.J:."i:o:'3nts might preclude other
~~~rtiGll. Fanning agreed that it
~CSQ indicated he still could not
the Ne t
sites
Depot was the
and the Depot
should be looked upon as
agree with this choice
best
might
solution, he
be feasible
a temporary
Y ., "A ,
o '" l. U.
>rot2n stated tt&t
i E~ the budge t C~ t
't'Jould
the
costs
and
uhile 15
last
had been
practical
selected for
the Belvedere
investigated
step t-Jould
the City's
yard
after review"
be to determine
corporation
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, c.scc~ded by Drohan, that the City Attorney be
~Lter; unanimously passed
I:remer
Drohan,
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
u~h
petiticn
1)1~.;~~
by Judge
for r2coilsideration, as well as
~c~c~~n2~ds:1 thQ Council authorize
the Marin
motion to
that an appeal
instructed
supplemental
be filed
to
Railroad,
meritorious case and
Court had denied the City's
and amended com-
file an
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COD,cerni!:1g
the
th2 C
I~ 'p:.:.t:y
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City
Orcl2l"
suit, City of
Attorney's opinion
Vlilson of
Tiburon vs
that
the
the
Northwestern Pacific
City had a
Superior
file a
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a1
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CClj~~C~ }4J.,:,:r~
BreD:er, c;
D.PI> 1 iCD.i1t
in 5 dGYs
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cconded by Fanning, that the City Manager be
ct:i ~dvise him that if he does not move his
the Council will consider other applications
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
directed to
application along appro-
unanimously passed
Brc.,--::er
a 1-'... \ r0V:l :
t ii:_:,~ e V~o p s e cl
.::.;,:plicant b-.;;
&!1d the desire of many
u~Gcl to take action
sta-c,ed t~lat
a-:;aitcd SO:"-::2
'tvhile, in
minor
essence, a franchise
modifications made
to be
citizens to
by
receive
correspond
had been approved for Cable
the applicant
such service
and
he
suggested
TV,
in view
final
of the
the
CabJe TV
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VII
UESTIONS
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August
1967
Approved by
the City Council
on
At 9
15 P.M
the Chair declared
the meeting adjourned
Mrs. M. John Hieb
concerning zoning
petition would be
VIII
was recognized, stating she was still
discussed from the floor. Mrs. Hieb
discussed at the August 23 Council meeting
AD JOURNHENT
trying to get her petition
was assured by Drohan that her
The City Manager
items of Council
of actions taken,
reported the Planning Commission had completed their review
referral, and Staff would present by way of an agenda bill,
which report would be before the Councilmen by August 24th
oft he
synthesis
Zonin
Strawbridge brought up the matter of the Council's former action
culverts by the owner of Tiburon Lodge on his property adjoining
wondered whether this lJas not properly the City's responsibility.
the Council that the drainage problem which instigated the Council.s
reviewed The Chair directed that this matter be placed on the agenda
Ordinance
calling for
the Firehouse,
It was the se nse
action should
repair
and
of
of
be
ReDair of Culverts
Belvedere Cove outfall for drainage of the downtown area, and in the absence of an
alternative, canal approach, his Committee would still recommend this plan. It was the
impression of Strawbridge, Drohan and Fanning, from an informal meeting they attended,
that the railroad had concluded the canal approach might not be practical, although no
official position had yet been taken. Drohan felt the matter should be placed on an
early agenda in order that some interim solutions to ng winter's drainage pro-
blems might be arrived at The Chair directed Item on the earliest agenda
b
Tiburon Lodge
1
the comi
placed
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1967
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
Introduction and First Reading
In presenting bill dated August 23, 1967, Drohan noted that in Fanning's absence
recommendations he would make would be those of an individual Council member and
those of the Lands and Development Committee. In concluding reading of the bill,
Drohan recommended that any amendments made--other than those treated in the bill
as referred to the Planning Commission--be treated as new amendments and that pro
gress of the ordinance's adoption not be held up for such subsequent amendments.
He stated he would later wish to discuss two such possible amendments concerning
not
VI
ORDINANCE
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNC ILMEN
Breme r ,
Drohan,
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question was called
The City Manager reported the Staff's findings had been that of a total assessed
valuation of $8,394,260, protests representing $5,165,000 had been received,
$3,774,000 of which was represented by absentee owners, developers and lending in-.
stitutions, the balance of $1,421,000 being single family residences.
for and motion unanimously passed
163 be adopted
Moved by Strawbridge
By bill dated August 22, 1967, the Chair stated on August 21, 1967 he had declared
at the public hearing intention of the City Council to terminate further proceedi~~s
in the titled annexation because opponents had fired protests by owners of land i~
the territory proposed to be annexed in excess of the statutory limit of 50% of tt2
total assessed valuation. Resolution No. 163 was read in full, A RESOLUTION OF TllS
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIBURON FINDING AND DECLARING THAT A MAJORITY PROTES7
TO TIBURON PENINSULA ANNEXATION NO 1 HAS BEEN MADE
seconded by Drohan,
that Resolution No
TIBURON PENINSULA ANNEXATION NO
Resolution No. 163
1
V
There being no objection, the Chair announced an item under Resolutions
before proceeding with the scheduled agenda.
RESOLUTIONS
IV
SUSPENSION OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
would be taken
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Bremer, that Minutes #118 for August 10, 1967, Min~t23
#119 for August 14, 1967 and Minutes #120 for August 21, 1967 be approved as submitted
unanimously passed.
III.
Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Richard H. Breiner, Deputy City Attorney
Robert W. Copple, City Engineer
Russell Melquist, Assistant to the City
Louis Brunini, Superintendent of Public
George S. Gatter, Planning Consultant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Manager
;-1orks
EX
OFF IC 10
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Fanning
Breme r
Drohan
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
PRESENT
COUNCILMEN
II.
The regular meeting of the City Council
to order by Mayor John S. Hoffmire Jr.
Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
City of Tiburon, State of
at 8:13 P.M on August 28,
California,
1967 in the
was called
City Hall
I.
CALL TO ORDER
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CITY OF TIBURON
\j J,'1'Y COUNC IL
28 August 1967
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, that Blackie's Pasture area be retained as
recommended by the Planning Commission in the A-2 designation with County require-
ments except residential and requiring design review
Drohan stated he felt this designation was the best solution to a much-discussed
problem. The Chair read telegram from Messrs. Thomas and Gerald Connell, owners
some of the property to be so designated, in which they favored PA zoning and ob-
jected to any zone more restrictive than present A-2
of
Blackie's Pasture:
adopted and applied
before the Council
containing uses as
ing design review
The Planning Commission
to Blackie's Pasture area was
text of such zone, prepared as
described under County ordinance
recommendation that an A-2 zone be
discussed. The City Attorney put
directed by the Commission and
except residential and requir-
s
3
Section 7
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Bremer, that the Planning Commission"s recommenda-
tion concerning punctuation error in definition of "Natural Production Use" be
accepted unanimously passed.
MAP
ZONE BOUNDARIES
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Bremer, that the Planning Commission'
in amending the definition of "yard" adding "or adopted General Plans"
unanimously passed
s concurrence
be accepted
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, that the City Attorney
concurred in by the Planning Commission, to delete the last
tion of "Plan. Urban Design" be accepted; unanimously passed
s recommendation, as
clause from the defini-
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the Planning Commission.s concurrence
in supplying numerical designations for each defi~ition be accepted unanimously
passed.
Section 6. DEFINITIONS: Moved by Drohan, seconded by Strawbridge) that the
definition adopted by the Planning Commission for IIbuilding coverage~t be accepted
unanimously passed.
2
Section 4. TERRITORY Moved by Drohan
missions's concurrence on amendment of
seconded by Bremer, that the Planning Com-
this Section be accepted unanimously passed
1
Items as listed on the 'Synthesis of Referrals
were then individually considered.
and Recommendations
Title of the ordinance was then read by the Chair, TIBURON ZONING ORDINANCE, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TIBURON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A ZONING PLAN FOR
SAID CITY BY ESTABLISHING VARIOUS ZONES IN SAID CITY WITHIN WHICH CERTAIN REGULATIONS
SHALL BE IN EFFECT RELATING TO THE USES OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, HEIGHT L~IITS OF
BUILDINGS, AND YARDS AND OPEN SPACES ABOUT BUILDINGS; REQUIRING THAT CERTAIN PERMITS
SHALL BE SECURED FOR CERTAIN OF SUCH BUILDINGS AND USES; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED
HEREIN; AND SPEC IFYING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE AMENDMENT, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
of the bill
The City Manager acknowledged of correspondence concerning the ordinance
from: Mrs. Herbert Bals, Mr. Peter Siewert, Anthony and Gerald Connell,
Robert and Susan Fraser, Robert Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Denis T. Rice and Irving Moulin
Before convening the receting, letters also were presented from: Mr. M. Arthur Gen-
sler, ~lrs. Kluston, rlrs. Ardzrooni, Arne and Ruth Martinsen, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn C
Bassett, as well as a petition signed by 23 persons who oppose the AR-2 zone--the
subject to which most of the cited correspondence was addressed
receipt
and Mrs
The Chair agreed it would be necessary to first act on the matters reported back to
the Council by the Planning COiwnission and if time permitted a discussion might be
commenced on the contents of the TPAC report
were
4-1/2 page report
its contents
a petition presented by Greenwood Beach property owners and one submitted by Taylor
Tract residents. He also noted that shortly before coming to the meeting, a supple-
mental report by the Tiburon Peninsula Advisory Committee addressed to Councilmen
as of August 27, 1967 had been received, and while it was indicated changes
administrative and clarifying, no one had had an opportunity to review
and he suggested the Council be given at least 24 hours to
proposed
this
study
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1967
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Strawbridge stated he was concerned about the 50% building coverage factor in the
A-2 zone as now proposed and wondered if a suggestion previously made by the Planning
Consultant might not be considered to zone the area halfway to the waterfront in
"p" and the remainder in "A-2".
Mr. Edward Ward was recognized asking if A-2 could not be amended to include general
office buildings as well as clinic-type structures.
Mr. Watson Haarbauer was recognized expressing the feeling that since the subject
has been previously discussed at length, the recommendation now before the Council
should not be further changed.
Question on the motion was called for and unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNC ILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNC IJ1vlEN : None
ABSENT: COUNC ILL'\1EN: Fanning
AR Zone: The Planning Commission's recommendation that the AR zone be retained and
not zoned RP-l was discussed. Drohan noted letter from Mr. Denis T. Rice had been
received protesting the proposed AR zone and Drohan asked for the Planning Consul-
tant's opinion as to how this zone, permitting 2 d~~ellings per acre upon approved
plans, would be handled. Mr. Gatter replied there were many factors to be con-
sidered before 2 families per acre would be permitted in the AR zone; that the plan
would have to demonstrate it would be appropriate to the surrounding area and in
accord with City policy. Drohan asked how existing covenants would affect this
area, Mr. Gatter replying the more restrictive provisions would apply; if the cove-
nants were being enforced and were more strict, the City could not permit develop-
ment to a higher density. Mr. Gatter added that RP, as previously suggested by the
Lands and Development Committee, allows clustering and it probably wouldn't be
appropriate to permit clustering the whole ridge, and through plan and design re-
quirements of AR, most often a i-acre density would be achieved under AR.
To Bremer's comment that RO-l might be a better zoning, Mr. Gatter replied the same
resul t would be found in the AR zone as nm} proposed.
Strawbridge commented he did not feel this flexible zoning was realistic; that
zones should mean what they way and every Otlner ~hould know what could be accom-
plished on his land.
Drohan stated that of the whole area involved, he felt those presently developed on
I-acre lots should not have a higher density but recognized there were other areas
that deserved to be treated as l/2-acre parcels. Mr. Gatter replied that if it
were the Council's intent to treat the present AR zone separately, the AR designa-
tion might be left in the text as a useful, future zone, and RO-l placed on the
lands marked as greenbelt. He stated he offered this as a compromise but felt the
AR zone now proposed was the best solution since it required planning review before
achieving higher densities.
Mr. Albert Bianchi, San Rafael attorney, was recognized, speaking on behalf of some
300 owners of a 60-acre parcel within the City and a 30-acre parcel owned by the
same group adjacent to City limits. Mr. Bianchi stated he assumed from discussions
heretofore that opportunity would be afforded owners of lands now zoned AR to come
before the City at a later date to make comprehensive presentations so that con-
sideration could be given to the individual parcels. He stated his clients could
go along with AR-2 if they were assured the City at some future date would provide
this opportunity to present a fuller picture of the zoning desired for their area,
since it was apparent not all areas of the present AR zone should be treated in
the same manne r .
Mr. Denis T. Rice was recognized, noting the previously submitted 10 letters and
petition submitted to the Council by residents of the Hacienda Drive-Tanfield area
supporting such RO-l designation. As to the restrictive covenants referred to,
Mr. Rice stated these had not been enforced since 1964 but the area since incorpora-
tion had been protected by I-acre zoning, this lower density being sustained by
decisions of the Planning Commission.
Mr. Gatter stated the provision which would permit possible l/2-acre development
was based on a finding of fact and if the Commission could not make these findings
on any individual case, there would be no departure from the 2-acre zoning speci-
fied for the AR.
between
vlith Main
Drohan stated his
had since
had requested this PD boundary line
by owners who protested lip" zoning at
the Windjammer and Elephant Rock, rather than 100' as
Street properties. These objections were based on
Committee
been contacted
be clarified
high water
would be the
the fact that
and he
mark
case
in order
zone,
Street
small
PD Boundary: Mr. Gatter outlined on the exhibited map the
described and recommended by the Planning Commission as
along the water line to Elephant
to the
'p" area at
water
Mar
line and
t'le s t
boundary line
100' south
Rock. eliminating a
for the
of Main
Lyford"s Cove: Moved by Strawbridge,
recommendation be accepted and zoning
to existing zoning; unanimously passed
seconded by Bremer,
of the Lyford's Cove
PD
that the Commission's
area be made to conform
A
short recess
was called
the meeting reconvening at 9:54 P.M
ABSENT
CO UNC Il.J.'1EN
Fanning
NOES
COUNC ILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question on
Mr. Bianchi
ments to the
vious comments
the motion
Has again
ordinance
would be
1;'las called
recognized asking if
would be considered
so reflected
for and unanimously passed
the record
the Chair
would clearly show
confirming that
that amend-
Drohan's pre-
Drohan
that some
for amendment
stated some
of the
area
would be
recognition should be made of the fact the Council would
there would probably be zoned 1/2 acre Bremer adding
invited
consider
plans
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Drohan that the ridge area be modified and changed
RO-l being the whole greenbelt area across the top of the exhibited map
Drohan stated that wh
area should be zoned ~
could bring in plans if
if such developers should
Council could be made
he sympathized with Mr s statement
l.....cre and RO-l be adopted the present and
they wished for l/2-acre development. The
be denied this zoning by the Commission,
Moulin
for
Chair
appeal
to
he fe It the
later developers
noted that
to the
Mr. Don Moulin recognized stating the areas proposed for AR
zoning are not substantial variation should be considered. He
stated they had no objection to anyone who wants RO-l having this placed on their
lands but this would not be appropriate for the property he represented, which is
adjacent to the Marinero development which the Planning Commission approved for 1/2-
acre development. He stated that requirements of the zone as now written call for
furnishing master plans, which is expensive, and proposed that RO-I be placed on the
lands of those owners desiring this density and RO-2 be placed on the properties he
represented on Mt Tiburon
75 Mt. Tiburon, was
identical and their
The Chair
acre zoning.
and
it
to RO-l
that if
stated he had previously suggested Arr-2
Ramer stated he understood this
showing, reduction to
to reduce density to
Hr.
with proper
was the desire
with approved plans down to 1-
suggestion to be AR-2, changed
a possible 1/2 acre Drohan stated
I-acre RO-l should used
be
Mr. Robert Ramer was recognized stating he was
adjacent to Mr. Irving Moulin's property. He
being unfair to the small developer who would
presenting development plans for small parcels.
lands be given some security in zoning, as were
gested RO-l or AR-l with an application do~m to
one of the owners of a 5-acre parcel
objected to the AR-2 designation as
then be subjected to the costs of
asked that the of the
of the and sug-
He
other areas
1/2 acre
owne r s
City
Mr. James
owners of
Reisinger was recognized asking that equal consideration be given to
undeveloped property stating l/4-acre development would be suitable
Mr. Mark Gensler, architect, was recognized stating, professionally, this zone
would be regarded as l/2-acre by developers and the 2-acre designation would be
meaningless. He felt what was desired was I-acre zoning and endorsed the aO-l
AR-l zoning. He also mentioned the lack of application of slope policy in the
as an important consideration in view of the topographically difficult parcels
property located in the zone
the
or
zone
of
Drohan stated it was his feeling the ordinance should be drawn as strictly as
possible now and thought the RO-l might be the best solution at this time.
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City Council
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28 August
1967
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized
on the water side of Main Street
asking if the "p" zone included the properties
as was Planning Commissioner Harvey's understanding.
Mrs.
water
the reasons
Jean Jacobs
weren't
~-las recognized
zoned "p" and open
formerly advanced for
stating if
tvaterfront
the land
preserved
incorporation
from
this
Paradise Drive to the
would defeat one of
Mr. Matthew Weinberg was recognized
report submitted by their planners,
different parcels of waterfront property
to the Caprice restaurant would be zoned
be applied and without this consideration this parcel
planners for a potential development plan He urged that
flexibility maintained for the future development of this
options
parcel
submitted to
kept open and
stating the
John Car 1
they
out
Demaurex group would
Warnecke and Associates; of
own, that located from the
of existence
if PD uses
could not be
be
ferry
could not
stand by
the
slip
The
Demaurex
used for
Chair pointed out
property, t'lould
the Demaurex property
that the
show
line 100' from
the line fairly
the
Main Street if continued past the
straight if the high-water mark were
Drohan
least
owners
bridge
unless
stated he
expensive
and
was equally committed
way of achieving this,
taking the PO line out to the
s suggestion of P from Paradise
joint planning by the owners
Drive
failed
to produce
to an open waterfront
which seemed to
high-t'later
out to
but
be working
mark, and didn't
the water should
an acceptable plan
~-l a s
with
feel
be
seeking
the
the
property
Straw-
considered
Strawbridge
and courteous,
esplanade plan
water when there was no
urged these owners to get
Drive, feeling the property
bonds if necessary, by the City
agreed the Oemaurex group and
but stated since April 1964
and he did not intend to vote
intention of wanting
together in a plan
from that street
railroad had been refreshingly cooperative
he had endorsed an open waterfront
to permit development 100' out into
or getting development there. He
for development in back of Paradise
to the water should be obtained by
the
as their parcels
uould be permitted
group in
tv-ould not
are mo re
With reference
7(B)6, adding
extended into
to this ordinance provision, the Deputy City Attorney
the size of the parcel would deteDmine how much PD zoning
the P zone, referring as an example to Parcel #1 held by the
which more -tfian one half was in P, the 3D' extension of that
that apparently all parcels held by the
that PD zoning would end at the
t"hile those uaterfront portions
PD uses ~nto the P zone
apply. He added
than half-submerged
were
the
so
concerned
30' extension of
Demaurex
portion in PD
Demaurex group
water's edge insofar
the railroad
held by
of their parcels
cited Section
could be
Mr. Gatter called attention to
vided by a zone boundary line
the zoning line dividing his
between Paradise Drive and
the owner's property and
the property divided by
provision
^ntitled
""ould be
ot-lnership
Drohan questioned
building over the
100' out into the
this
tvater
water
reasoning inasmuch as
in that area he
if there were no intention of allowing
could see no value in extending ,the PD line
The Chair stated over
with railroad
t-lould
ot-lne r s
left open
to permit
to the Caprice
the past year and a half he had discussed downtown development
representatives and it was his hope that the three major property
jointly plan to develop the property so waterfront property could be
and in accomplishing this, he felt it would be helpful to negotiations
the PD boundary line to be drawn 100' out in the area from the Windjammer
restaurants
decision of the Planning Commission
into the water since it had been the
sense of reports, statements of the Council and Commission
that efforts should be toward leaving the waterfront open between the
l~indjammer and Elephant Further, he hoped that landowners, including the
railroad, would get together and develop the property as one piece and he saw no
reason ~for extending the PO zone into the water lOa' other than encouraging the
kind of development which he did not believe the City wanted
di~ected
rrock
It was Drohan's opinion,
should be upheld and the
the Citizens Committee
howeve r ,
line not
that the
extended
\.
to achieve
buildings
water and,
tvater should be
boardwalk to connect
style
openness
to the
views, greater freedom will be required
way to take advantage of the interplay between
secondly, the lOa' boundary which rIain Street properties have
continuous along the whole waterfront to be
with already-developed areas now
for Haterfront
site in a
developed
consistent, allowing a
in semi-boardwalk
to fit
land and
into the
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City Council
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28 August 1967
The Chair asked if this
the pier was now located,
agree to a "p" designation on
for commercial uses and PO zoning
meant
to
it was
vlh ich
their desire to put commercial
Mr. Joseph replied "yes", that the
either side of the parcel if the slip were
considered
buildings
railroad
retained
where
could
Referring specifically to the ferry slip parcel owned by the railroad, he stated
this had been used for heavy commercial for many years and historically accepted as
a commercial use. He stated a marina, yacht club or other "p" uses would be un-
~ealistic for the parcel since it would require establishment of a very expensive
offshore breakvlater to be placed on land not controlled by the owner. He recom-
mended this parcel be retained for zoning of ";later-oriented commercial use
respect to soils,
the Planning Commission for
City's Planning Consultant,
means of achieving plans for
Joseph, Director of Planning for George S
Mr. Joseph reported his firm, since April
for development of the railroad's properties,
study of circulation for downtown Tiburon; that their
attention had been diverted to zoning and as a result far with
traffic and market information, they had made recommendations to
changes in zoning from that originally proposed by the
and no\~ recommended proceeding with the PD zone as a
Tiburon's downtown development
Hr. Hal
Ke 11 y .
reports
and a
Nolte,
of this
Nas introduced by Mr.
year, had been preparing
including market analyses
in the last few months
of the studies thus
attorney
prepared
original
The invited Mr
as previously agreed
the t~aterfront
presentation,
to plans affecting
Kelly,
....hey were
the
Ke 11 y
to at the
for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, was recognized
to make a comprehensive presentation developed on the
zoning proposal and now addressed only to high-tIater mark
to have the railroad's
last meeting
planners
confining
make
statements
the
this
Mr. Bacheller recognized urging that t~ithin the PO zone, stipulation be
made as to hOt'l the Haterfront Hould be in an esplanade park. He agreed
with the need for negotiation between waterfront mJners and felt this could still
be accomplished within the high-water mark boundary and the citizens and property
should have some indication from the Council as to waterfront development
they t'lould follet} fOi~ properties zoned PO
owners
policy
tvas again
much of
Mrs. Polly Smith, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Has recognized
stating she believed the citizens wanted no buildings at all on the water side of
Paradise Drive and that any building on that side of the street, even '-lith an
explanade, would eliminate the Naterfront. She urged the Council to take
stand and indicate to the the desired aims of the citizens
open
pL"operty owners
a
Hr.
the
the opinion of
long as public
important whether
recognized
question really
planners, the present manmade
to the waterfront view
shoreline was 10' one
access
this
was
toJ a y
provided, he
or the other
again
but the
the ir
stating
tiaS
there
Hhere
uas agreement on an esplanade
the shoreline was to be that
shoreline
was
stated
an ugly one
it was
.
not
along
in
As
H'e inbe rg was
uaterfront
Mr. Jim Johnston
endorsers of the
was recognized calling attention to the petition
Parks an~ Recreation Commission's esplanade plan
Mr. J. Que tnick t'Jas
posed for the lands
ade, waterfront view,
quired for this development,
enjoying the waterfront than
recognized stating the plan
in which he and Oemaurex
and the lOa' extension
t.,hich he fe 1 t
the present
signed by 800
John Carl ~arnecke's firm had pro-
were involved would provide an esplan-
of PD into their parcels would be re-
Has of more benefit to the citizens in
22-second drive by it
Mrs. M. John Hieb was
statements at previous
posed by one owner, with
with the waterfront view
i~ecognized
meetings
referring
and stating
proper restrictions
it desired
to Planning Commissioner O'Leary.s
it seemed the boardwalk concept pro-
would still provide the community
Drohan stated that
necessary to provide
front owners a possibly
uhi Ie
some
he agreed with having the waterfront open,
flexibility for negotiating and receiving
acceptable joint plan
it t.,as also
from the water-
Hr. Joseph Bacheller,
a more restrictive
to the Caprice, as
that 125' of this
Recreation Commissioner, Has recognized
taken on zoning the waterfront from the
ended by the Parks and Recreation Commission
waterfront be reserved for park.
Parks and
position be
recomm
urgiqg that
~vind jamme r
in proposing
the water
The Chair replied the
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drawn
'" as
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100
from Main Street
to't-lard
28 August
1967
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Moved by Bremer,
dation concerning
COUNC ILMEN
seconded by Strawbridge, that
Section 10-7(C)2 be accep~ed
Bremer
Drohan
Hoffmire
Strat-lbridge
the Planning Commission
unanimously passed
Mr. Gatter pointed out that PD for downtown
and apartment houses--in tJhich density
or 750 for each unit located above the
R-3 density now proposed
could
first
would allow PA type of
be 1,000 square feet
floor which t-las
s recommen-
uses--commercial
for each unit
much higher than
the
Hr. t-Jatson Huarbauer ua
densities were planned L
Drohan stated this figure
Sketch Plan 1990 and the
recognized, recalling Commissioner
~or u projected 25,000 ultimate
referred to projections made
figure might be closer to 27
Harvey's comments that
population on the Peninsula
by Callister and Payne for
,000 persons
Mr. Hal Joseph was recognized, exhibiting a chart showing multi-family densities
of Tiburon contrasted with o~her Marin cities, indicating Tiburon exceed by a con-
siderable amount the densities permitted by these cities. He stated that if the
minimum parce 1 area wei-e nOH increased, as proposed, to one unit per 3,500 square
feet, this would be out of balance. He suggested densities for the downtmln R-3
areas be considered separately from densities of this zone elsewhere in the com-
munity and downtown density be increased
Section 10-7. "R3" ZONE Hr. Thomas Kelly was recognized stating on August II,
the Planning Commission had unanimously voted to change this density bonus to 1,800
square feet per dwelling unit, the railroad urging at that time that this be limited
to 1,500. square feet; but at its August 15 meeting, the Cownission had amended
their recommendation to the Council and Mr. Kelly urged the Council to accept the
recommendation first made on August 11
n
U
Section 10-6. 'R2" ZONE
Attorney's recommendation
unanimously passed
Moved by Bremer, seconded
concerning Section 10-6
by Drohan, thai:
second paragraph
the City
be accepted
7
Amended motion
The Deputy City Attorney pointed out that the
of filing fee required, suggesting this policy
Stl-at-Jbridge, t"ith Bremer I s consent, amended the
lO-2(E): "together ''lith a ~ in a schedule to be
tion of the City Council said not be refundable
"t'las
unanimously passed
fee,
't'lhich
ec ified
sum shall
Corrunission had left
be established by
motion to illC lude
blank the amount
the Counc il.
under Section
~doDted resolu-
"
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Bremer
included in the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 10-2
by the RO-1
for this
language
zone
Hould
"AR ZONE:
designation,
be retained
neecl to be
in the text
adopted by
Although
it was
~hat
by previous action, lands in AR were substituted
the Planning Consultant's suggestion that language
. The Deputy City Attorney pointed out this
the Council to be included in the ordinance
Exhibit
A
(text for AR Zone)
be
6.
Section 9. APPLICABILITY: Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, that
Commission's concurrence in the City Attorney's suggestion be upheld
to Section 9(C) and (E) unanimously passed
the Planning
uith respect
4
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN:
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCI1J.\.fEN
Breme r
Drohan
Ho f fmi re
Strawbridge
Question on the
Strawbridge
the citizens
and felt this
stated the time
a bond issue
should be
motion
Has
appeared
for the
initiated
called for and unanimously passed
to be coming
acquisition of the
rather than letting
't'lhe n the
land
it
City should
they desired
go on year
submit
for a
after
to
park
year.
I-loved by Drohan,
on this particular area
ary line, drawn 100' to
Rock "
seconded
be
the
by Bremer, that the Planning Commission's recommendation
supported by the City Council: "...as to the PD bound-
Hindjammer, and high uater line from there to Elephant
Hinutes #121
City Council
-7-
28 August 1967
Mr. Ben Farlatti was recognized objecting to Mr
Tiburon Lodge were destroyed, he would only be
units if Mr. Bacheller's figures were accepted
should be clear-cut and be spelled so that
building homes would knOl~ ~1hat
Farlatti asked if under the PD
to its present standard if more
be a permitted use
probably would
~~ould
old plans
and
suffice
could be
and approval
vIas
zone,
than
Further,
out people going
expected and uhat could be accomplished. Mr.
as now described, he could rebuild the Lodge
50% destroyed. Mr. Gatter replied the Lodge
rebuilt to its present standard; that the
given by the Planning Commission
. Bacheller
able to
s proposal
rebuild to the
he the
stated
into business
saying if
extent of
PD zone
and
the
50
try
might also be
nacheller's figures
should not dictate
s really, what was
~ ted he doubted the
Hr. Gatter that uhen the PD zone uas
it Has with understanding that underlying
the City's design plan. To Mr. Bacheller's comment
Drohan replied it was not the City's intent to
Bacheller in the meantime
least put into the PD zone
responding
its intent
stated
the
developers
the
discussed and accepted by the Commission
standards would be established through
was no plan,
a plan,
should
there
go very long without
were waiting and the
adopted
such
City
Mr
at
Hr
PD zone
Joseph 't'las
so included.
~-1as zoned lip
Kelly was
that
recognized
parcel at the north
recognized adding the
Mr. stated
and the
Gatter
that near
again
the
asking if
end
'oad property were in the
..u u.... included in that Mr.
property near the sewer plant should be
the former parcels, near the Tiburon Peninsula Club
sewer plant was zoned R-2
the
oft ou '" 1_ ,."
to be
zone.
also
Mr. Bacheller was again recognized
concerned him and he felt it was a
were no basic guidelines other than
He felt the City should set guidelines
stipulating densities and the
examples figures submitted
expect
citing as
press.
stating this section of the ordinance greatly
mistake to zore the downtOli1n area in PD as there
the 40% building coverage and height limitation
and Oll1ne rs would knoH ~.,ha t to
for downtown development
to the Council and
so citizens
character desired
in his letter addressed
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer,
the substitution of the following in
established relationship to present
where there are
plan submitted
contiguous
shall encompass
areas,
all
that the text
(D)5, Section
and future land use
both cases being in the
II
parcels
of the
10-10:
in
surrounding
same Ol-lnership
PD zo ne
"Where
be accepted
there is
an
areas
the
'v i t h
or
master
Section
reference
plan all
approval
take care
10.:.!Q.:
to a
'PD" ZONE Drohan
previous discussion
properties
of
of
noted the drafted PD zone language omitted
in which an owner would be required to master
under his ownership at the time of applying for a master plan
one parcel. The Deputy City Attorney cited provisions under (D)5 might
this Drohan suggested amendment of that subparagraph
10
ABSENT
COUNCILI1EN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILHEN
None
AYES
Hoved by Drohan,
Section lO-8(B)3
COUNcrn'IEN
seconded by Bremer, that the
so as to L.~ead: "Services or
Bremer
Drohan
Hoffmire
~-lord "processing" be deleted from
research 0; unanimously passed:
Strawbridge
ing,
that
Section 10-8
recommended
zone, he felt
retained, these
Commission's
and they
the word
"PAil ZONE:
no change '-lith
such uses were
that although
permitting light
compatible with the zone and
uses be transferred to commercial. Mr. Gatter
discussions, it ,.,as felt "processing" might also
were not talking about light industrial use. He
"processing" might be eliminated
Drohan
respec t
not
stated
to
that
include data process-
suggested hm-lever,
the Planning Commission
industrial the
if
stated
uses
the PA
in PA
text were
in the
9
I"loved
dation
concerning
unanimously passed
Strawbridge, seconded by
elimination of the
Bremer, that the Planning Commission"s
30' height bonus in Section 10-7 be
recommen-
accepted
by
i-linutes 11121
City Council
-8-
28 August 1967
The Deputy City Attorney
in effect indicated this
stated that in adopting the A-2 zone, the Commission had
\lould be substitu~ed for the PA zone and if it were the
Hr. Kelly was
Section l3(E)
recognized asking that he be given an opportunity to
before final action was taken.
speak to
ABSENT
COUNCILHEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNC ILMEN:
Hoffmire
AYES
Moved by Drohan,
eliminated from the
facilities would be
motion question was
COUNCILMEN
seconded by Strawbridge, that plane and helicopter
ordinance. Strawbridge ~~ithdrew his second on
eliminated and not transferred to CG. Bremer
called and motion passed
Bremer
Drohan
Stral'1bridge
fac ilities
finding the
seconded the
Mrs. M. John Hieb was again recognized stating she
mitting plane and helicopter facilities in any zone
Co~~ission might allow such uses in any zone
be
was still concerned about per-
by permit and that a future
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
Hoffmire
AYES
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer,
from Section 22 to Section 10-11 (CG)
COONe ILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Strawbridge
that "Natural Production Use
motion passed
Following a brief discussion on elimination of
from this same section--also recommended by the
the Commission--Drohan \lithdrew his former objection
all zones by permit
be transferred
communication equipment
Committee and not
to including
concurred
these uses
buildings
in by
in
Section 22. USES PEm1ITTED ALL ZONES: Following a brief discussion on
mittee's proposal to eliminate plane and helicopter facilities from Section
not concurred in by the Commission--Drohan moved that these facilities be eliminated
from the ordinance, motion died for lack of a second
the Com-
22--
20.
The Independent-Journal
agenda bill numbered 11
representative asked if this included all items
on, but not including the item on Section 22
on
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Drohan, that the City Council concurs with the recom-
mendations of the Lands and Development Committee and City Attorney's referrals
concurred in by the Planning Commission and discussed openly in prior public meet-
ings; this motion not to apply to those items on tJhich there is disagreement or
where there has been no concurrence
the
The Chair stated the Council would consider an omnibus approach, taking action on
all remaining items suggested by the Planning Commission from Sections 10-11 through
27. Drohan stated this would then cover those matters concurred in by the Planning
Commission
A
five-minute recess
was declared by
the Chair,
the
meeting reconvening at
midnight
ABSENT
COl.iNC ILHEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNC ILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question on
Strawbridge stated before he voted on the PD text he would want some assurance
that the City had control over planning. Mr. Gatter replied that before a plan
~ere adopted by the City, property could be developed under RP-l which gave some
control, but it was clearly important to adopt a plan as quickly as possible
the motion
vlas called
for and unanimously passed
Mr. Gatter asked if it \lere the Council's desire to address itself to the request
made by the railroad for rezoning two of their parcels into the PD zone. Bremer
stated zoning would depend upon the terrain of the land and the Planning Com-
mission's opinion as to whether they fit into the PD concept. Responding to the
request for his recommendation, Mr.. Gatter stated he would leave the boundaries
as now described until further design study indicates a change should be made
llinutcs #121
City Council
-9-
20 August
1967
ABSENT
COUNCILHEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNC ILHEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question on
Dr. Gonzalez w
nm'l be heard.
mission would .~
to Dr. Gonzalez
consideration of
first reading of
the motion
recognized asking if this action would assure the matter would
Drohan stated that with this direction from the Council, the Com-
n w be obliged to schedule the matter for hearing. Bremer explained
the time element and procedural problems which had prohibited
this petition along with other items in order to be included
the ordinance
Has
called
for and unanimously passed
in
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer,
tion requesting the Planning Commission
Tract protestants as an amendment to the
that the City Council adopt a
to consider the petition of
proposed zoning ordinance
formal resolu-
the Taylor
With regard to the
petition submitted
was
acre
appropriate
zoning and
since
the land
Taylor Tract petition, it was believed the request made in the
through Dr. Ernest Gonzalez for R-2 zoning of these properties
most residents of the protesting area are already in 1/2-
has been in R-4 ~lith 10,000 to 20,000 square ft lots
of the hour at
of referral they had
sequently, Drohan presented
Committee of August 28, 1967
separate amendments and that
Drohan reported he had requested the Commission to
tions if at all possible in their deliberations matters
because late which the Commission completed review of
items not been able to discuss the two petitions. Con-
a supplementary report of the Lands and Development
recommending that both petitions be considered as
action on the ordinance not be delayed
s Chairman
on other
consider the peti-
of referral, but
specific
Commission now as
to consider these
Petitions: Bremer
definitive
Tract
stated that although the Planning Commission had not taken
action, the petitions of the Greenllood Beach Road residents and Taylor
owners had been before them and asked if they couldn't be re-referred to the
the Council had previously given its approval for the Commission
items along with other referrals
ABSENT
COUNCILI1EN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILNEN
None
AYES
COUNCILNEN
Bremer,
Drohan
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question on the omnibus motion concurring in all
Planning Commission, as referred to them by the and
and City Attorney was called for and unanimously passed
items
Land s
concurred in by the
Development Committee
ABSENT
COUNCILHEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILHEN
None
AYES
Hoved by Drohan,
(1) of Exhibit B
COUNCILMEN
seconded by Bremer, that RP-l be changed
(PD zone text) unanimously passed
Bremer
Drohan,
Hoffmirc
Strawbridge
text,
agreed
to
Further, the Deputy City ~ttorney stated that in (I), last paragraph
it stated lands shall be considered to be in the RP-l zone and
on the P~-l designation suggested the (1) be el~inated
RP
in
subparagraph
of the PD
since no one
ABSENT
COUNCILNEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILNEN
None
AYES
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, that Section 23(C)
uses permitted in the A-2 zone un animously passed
COUNC ILNEN
Bremer,
Drohan,
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
be amended
The City Attorney continued that since adding A-2, the Council might also wish
add A-2 to subparagraph (C) of Section 23 Uses Permitted in Specific Zones
to include
to
Council's intent to leave PA in, the A-2 text should be numbered Section 10.1-B
rather than a substitute for Section 10-8. The Chair expressed the sense of the
Council that the PA zone text be retained and the consequent renumbering accepted
Ninutes 11=121
City Council
-10-
28 August
1967
ABSENT
COUNCILNEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILNEN
None
AYES
COUNCILNEN
Breme r ,
Drohan
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Moved by Bremer, seconded
reading be waived and the
reading; unanimously passed
by Drohan, that
zoning ordinance be
having been read by
considered to have
title, further
passed first
ABSENT
COUNCILHEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILHEN
None
AYES
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Strawbridge,
of intent to amend the ordinance; that the
of parking unanimously passed
COUNCILHEN
Bremer
Dr ohan
Hoffmire
that the City Council adopt a resolution
Planning Commission reopen the question
Strawbridge
Mr. Gatter was asked to corrment on how the ratio had been established
replied he couldn't recall ho~~ this had come about but stated in
centers parking ratios as high as five times the area of retail
been established
some
ground
and he
shopping
space had
Mr. Kelly was now recognized asking that they have an opportunity to submit in
writing their comments on Section 13, stating they objected to the parking standards
established which were higher than those he had previously encountered. Mr.
Joseph exhibited a chart showing by population parking ratios set for Tiburon and
five other cities. It was their recommendation that a ratio of one parking space
per 200 square feet of gross floor area be set instead of 1/100 sq ft as now
indicated.
Addressing herself to the
on first reading at this
Planning ~ommission and
She stated that Item #4
and
Section
TPAC report, she suggested not be
time but recommendations for sent to
returned to the Council for first reading on September 11.
of their report concerning slope policy was very important
urged substitution of the language suggested by their report for that now
appearing in Section 14. Drohan repeated his suggestion that the Council be
more opportunity to evaluate these recommendations and make their comments
second reading
13
given
at
the ordinance
amendment be
passed
the
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized noting that on page 7,
agenda bill, the correction which should be made should be
(formerly R-l B-3) rather than the R-l zones as indicated
last paragraph of the
to the RO-2 zone
TPAC
Report
ABSENT
COUNCILHEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNC ILlliIEN
None
Strawbridge
AYES
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, that a resolution of intent to amend the
ordinance be adopted by the Council; that the Planning Commission reconsider and
redefine "home occupations" as to where and hOlo1 they are allmved unanimously
passed
COUNC ILl"ftI..EN
Bremer
Drohan
Hoffmire
It was
clarify
tional
the Lands
the
matter of
restrictions as
and Development Committee's recommendation that the Council
"home occupation", where it is to be allm~ed and what
to signing and parking may be necessary
addi-
Mrs. M. John Hieb was recognized citing the
of the ordinance to the attention of these
tions and the related problem of keeping
attendant to such uses be reexamined.
case
residents
residential
which had brought provisions
and asking that home occupa-
free from retail traffic
Drohan then read the Committee's comments on the petition presented by residents
of the Greenwood Beach area concerning Section 6 (home occupations), Section 21
(C) Use Permits Section 23 Uses Permitted in any Zone and parking (Section 16)
Hinutes 11121
City Council
-11-
28 August 1967
i-linutes :/; 121
City Council -12- 28 August 1967
It was requested by the Chair that map changes and the finished ordinance be
reproduced in time for second reading, scheduled in two weeks.
The Chair stated that other items on the agenda would not now be taken. The Deputy City
Attorney stated a tax rate must legally be established by August 31, first acting to
adopt a budget. Because of the hour, it was agreed the budget would be taken at a
continued meeting to comply with this deadline.
VII. AD JOURNHE NT
At 1:10 A.M., August 29, 1967, upon motion of Drohan, seconded by Bremer, and unanimously
passed, the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday, August 30 1967 at 8:00 P.M., City Hall
Council Chambers.
~::J
( I~' ~
" City Clerk
Approved by the City Council on
~
was
point
The Chair he
creating a for
also concerned
ing out this
stated
fun:!
monies
e};:pendi ture
was concerned about
acquisition of the
about
for a
liQuId be
obtaining some funds
railroad's rights-of-way.
solution to downtown drainage,
of such ~a3nitude as to require
for parks and also
Bremer stated he
the City Manager
either
"Tilling
Nrs. Mary Price
as to whether it
to pay the
was recognized stating she had contacted the County's tax offices
was possib18 t~ show the City and County tax separately as she was
County tax but not that of the City
by
dim,inishing, he
in 1967. The
also could not
Bremer stated
increases
agreed that
support an increased
that 'tvhile this
federal and state,
no additional
felt
Chair
increase might be appropriate
and school district and
should be
burden
while
in any other year, with
county taxes seemingly not
imposed on Tiburon's citizens
the money could certainly well be used he
tax rate for this year
Strawbridge then spoke
proposing that the tax
surplus which would be
possibly $10,000 for a
$4,000 for parks, and
maintenance man. He
Marin County and he
corporation yard,
$2,000 which might
stated this tax r~te
felt the City's
operation
use"
'to1ould
to a letter he had
rate be increased
available to take
the
the
to be
(3)
of
an emergency
City '"'QuId
City mieht
blocked
Hannger
pt no
agreeing
to bui its
ase; (2) a 1.21:'32
for indefinite
m'ln access
test bOl'in~
periods of
have been
City
suggestion
Hith
reported the
vlith Net Depot
site: (1) gates
key can not be
hours "1hen
to the Net Depot would b2
provided the City, tue12
arose.--tj:~is
have
prob1e~
ld
,,:ould
be ing one
reference to the $7,500 allocation for a
Superintendent Works had
officials now sc~e serious
pfter
no access
of ?ublic
revealed
locked
be
corporation yard,
reported to him
drawbacks to
and since a
on weekends or after-
of the primary reasons for
rOD.d to the portion of the
hole on the site would cause
time, ranging from hours to
instructed to dispose of surplus land
from planning an access road at the
suggested that under these circumstances
formal determination as to site be
with this
the
that
the
regular hours
City Nan382}
conversatio:13
use of that
ANNUAL BUDGET 1967-1968
Resolution Nos. 164 and 165
Having before them the budget proposed for the fiscal year 1967-63
revisions made at the August 14, 1967 Council meeting, consideration was
the City Manager's letter of P.1Jgust 2!f, 1967 in '-lhich tW0 c.dditional cuts
$2,000 and projected increased sales tax revenues of $6,600 W8re noted. Tile City
Hanager reccrnmended th.st the $28,681 difference bett-leen total revenue of $469,8/4-0
and total budget of $441,159 b8 placed in the CO:.1tingency Fun::! and possibly $8,000
earmarked for future use by the Pl~nning Co~~ission and Parks and Recreation Co~-
mission, as projects proposed by them were authorized by the Council. On the
basis of the budget proposed, a 60C tax be maintain~d, distributed
between General Fund (47~) and Capital expenditures.
rate
Outlay
could
(13C)
incorporatil:g
given to
total:.i-':13
?
I~I :..-11.IN!L'fE OF'p',ERS
Rose, City Manager (left meeting
H Breiner, Deputy City Attorney
W. Copple, Deputy City Engineer
Brunh-.i, Superintendent of Public Works
Russell Nelquist, Assistant to the City Manager
Robert
Louis
Lawr(~nce
Richc:rd
EX OFFICIO
Drohan
Fanning
D
9
00 p
.H.
)
ABSENT
COUNCILHEN
Lrenle r
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
PRESENT
COUNCILHEN
II
RQLL CALL
The adjourned meeting of
called to order by Mayor
City Hall Council Chambers
the City Council
John S. Hoffmire
City of Tiburon,
Jr. at 8:08 P.M.
State of california, was
on August 30, 1967 in the
I
CALL TO ORDER
I1h~~utes
#122
CI'I'Y OF TIBURON
C I'I'Y COUNC IL
30 August
1967
Mrs. Louise Mirata, Assistant to the City Clerk, was recognized stating the budgeted
amount for the ordinance had been $4,855 and costs Here still within that allocation
Mrs. Price was again recognized asking
firm of Callister and Payne, the Chair
why the zoning ordinance contract
the Chair replying there was a
unforeseen hours spent on the
Mr. Gatter
firm
ordinance
with Mr.
contrac ~-
by
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN:
Drohan
Fanning
NOES
COUNC ILMEN
None
Strat-lbridge
AYES
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that a Minute Order be adopted directing
that a Contingency Fund of $28,000 be established, $8,000 of which to be specifically
earmarked for the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission, as the
Council sees fit upon receipt of duly documented requests from said Commissions
unanimously passed
COUNC ILMEN
Bremer
Hoffmire
Miss Ellinwood
payment of
reviewed as
Mr.
to
t-las
George
the correctness
again recognized aski
Gatter's planning _~
of the charges
that before
""nsulting
under
final warrant
services that the
the contract
l-las drawn for
amount be
ABSENT
COUNCILHEN
Drohan,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILi.1EN
None
AYES
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that Resolution No. 165 be adopted, A
RESOLU:IOU OF T:I: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIBURON FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES ON
SECURED AND UNSECURED PROPERTY FOR THE FISCAL Y~R 1967-68, such rate being
established as 60~ per $100 Assessed Valuation; unanimously passed:
COUNC ILl1EN
Bremer
Hoffmire
Strat-lbridge
ABSENT
COUNCILNEN
Drohan
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILNEN:
None
AYES
COUl'{C ILHEN
Bremer
Hoffmire
for and unanimously passed
Struubridge
Question on
}liss Anne Ellinwood was recogniz2d stating hGr written corlli~ents were previously
addressed to the Council, and cc.~~ented the previously allocated monthly amount
for planning aervices had been $350 rather than the $300 referred to and $4,500
of this al10c2tion had been unexpended at tl:e end of last year. She stated that
in June the Plannir?;3 Conunissior: had asked that these unused funds be earmarked i-1
the 1967-68 budget for planning services anc:, therefore, of the $8,000 SlUll sugge::>tcd
only $3,500 could t-~ cons idered "nel'1" money. Further, she fe 1 t the services of c..i
top planner could b2 obtained at an annual c~lary the City could afford) which
l~ould b2 less expensive than retaining a series of consultants over the year. She
also asked that a policy be enu~ciated by the Council whereby the budget would be
presented to the co:!'.mittee by Nay 1 ar.d be open for public hearings by June 1,
since salaries must be acted upon by June 15th, and that projects be identified
by content as t~ell as code numbers. She stated that communications within Com-
missions and Administration be uell established so the needs of these Commissions
would be reflected in the budget. As to this latter point, the Chair replied the
Parks and Recreation Commission's budget had been submitted in February and that
of the Planning Corr~ission received in June. ~liss Ellinwood also suggested that
provision be made for quarterly, external financial reports. The Assistant to
City Manager stated that with revisions to the City's bookkeeping system, now
way by the auditing firm, monthly reports will now be made
the motion
t'Ja~
called
the
under
Hoved by Bremer, seconded by Strm~briGge, that Resolution No. 164 be adopted, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIBURON ADOPTING A MUNICIPAL BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1967-68, in accordance tJith the budget figures presented by
the City Hanager in bis letter of August 24, 1967
special
acquisition
budget sessions
assessments or
be considered
a bond issue. Bremer suggested
by the Council three or four
that a policy on land
months ahead of next
year
s
Hinute s iF 122
City Council
-2-
30 August 1967
Mrs. Price was again recognized suggesting further police patrol
Drive due to the excessive speeds she has noted on these streets
Letter from the Tiburon Peninsula Advisory Committee,
by the Chair to the Planning Commission their letter
ing a planning consultant
of Ma r
dated August 31, 1967, was referred
stressing the importance of retain-
vIe s t
and Parad ise
Planning Consultant
Receipt of
Conforming to
to the City Manager
policy to give
that notice of
recognition
Constitution
T.'On.1.S, as
17-23
letter from the El
the Counc iI's
The Chair acknowledged
Union High School District,
Architectural Advisory Committee
mittee directing the Assistant
receipt of request
asking that
. The
to the
from Mr. Chet Carlisle
a Councilman be named to serve on
Chair appointed Strawbridge to serve on
City Manager to so inform Mr Carlisle
Director of Tamalpais
their Citizens
the Com-
Citizens
Mrs.
been anD~
pay the total involved.
that advertising had amounted to
exact figures in the City's offices
concerning
costs
Architectural
had
recent
been previously recognized asking what the costs
xation proceedings and ~Jhether the City
The Chair confirmed the City would
some $300 or $400 inviting Mrs
Advisory Committee
of advertising had
would be requi~ed to
pay these amounts, and
Price to obtain the
Nary Price
An~tion
VI
QUESTIONS
At the applicants
APPLICATION FOR USE PER}IIT TO ESTABLISH PARKING LOT
ADJACENT TO PARADISE DRIV~ BETVlliEN TIBURON EOULEVAP~ AND MAR WEST
leinberg and Demaurex et aI, appellants
request
the Chair directed
this
matter continued
v
APPEAL
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN:
Drohan
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILHEN
None
AYES
COUNCILHEN
~~ved by BreBer, seconded
UTION OF THE CITY
AT 34 REED
RESOL
PROCEEDINGS
Bremer
OF
RANCH
Hoffmire
by StrmJbridge, that rresolution No. 166
TIBURON DECLARING CONFIr~~TION OF COSTS
ROAD TIEURON unanimously passed
Stra\>lbridge
be .adopted, A
FROH ABATEMENT
request of attorney for Mrs. Raymond Noel, owners of 34 Reed Ranch
c0nfiri:::,::,.t~ion of abatement in removing the struc ture at that address had
been continued froill the August 28th meeting. The Deputy City Attorney stated that
\-]hile he \'las Vlillin2' to further continu~ the matter, he '\'las ready to proceed with
this confirmation. 1-:.2 stated the City Has in receipt of letter dated August 25,
1967 from Attorney Keith rl. Richards objecting on behalf of his clients to the
cost of abatement, "'CJhich his ci.iGnts had assumed to be $1,000 rather than the
$1,500 cost as evic'.enced 1-"7 billing f:r.oa Ghilotti Bros., contracting firm accom-
plishing the demolition. ~\s to tl~eir objection that the foundation had not been
removed, the Deputy City Attorney explained that the structure, rather than the
foundation had created the public nuisance causing abatement to be undertaken
A t the
Road
Hr. and
costs
CONFIill'~TION OF ABATE}ffiNT COSTS
Resolution No 166
IV
RESOLUTIONS
At Bremer's
Enforcement
be
suggestion, Item #2
Bureau, was directed
presented when the City Manager
under Ninute
continued by
was in attendance
Orders, Establishment of
the Chair in order that
Cooperative La\o1
the matter might
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Hinui:es 1f 122
City Counc il -4- 30 August 1961
Y1.! ADJOURl'n1ENT
There being no further business. at 9:34 P.M. the Chair declared the meeting adjourned
/
Approved by the City Council on
HAYOR OF
The City Manager explained the case which had brought the need for an alternative
between the two extremes of admonishment and incarceration to attention. Drohan
approved of the intent but urged that a set of ground rules be adopted to provide
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Fanning, that having been read by
ordinance be considered to have passed first reading.
title only
Title was so read by the Chair, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TIBURON PROVIDING
FOR CITATION PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES.
the
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
NOES
COUNC ILMEN
None
AYES
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan,
reading by title only; unanimously ~ssed
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning,
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
that the ordinance be
Bremer presented bill dated September 1, 1967 carrying the recommendation of the
City Manager that an ordinance be adopted to provide citation procedure for viola-
tion of City ordinances. The Deputy City Attorney explained this procedure would
allow police officers the same option as the Penal Code now provides for violation
of State law to either bring an offender before the magistrate or give hLm a
citation to appear at a future time; that without this provision the officer may
now either issue a warning or take the only other alternative, make an arrest and
deliver the offender to jail.
introduced by
CITATION PROCEDURE FOR
Introduction and First
VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES
Reading
IV
ORDlliANCES
Question was called
Fanning noted Architect Gensler's name
Uark.
for and motion unanimously passed
to accept the minutes
as corrected
also on page 4 of
Str~~bridge requested that his statement in Minutes #121, page 3, 1st paragraph, be
corrected to indicate the proposal of the Planning Consultant was to zone the area
inboard of the highway in A-2 and outboard in the P zone; further, on page 4, he
a:::cd that his statement be added to the discussion on the motion modifying the "ridge"
area to RO-l to the effect that no commitments were being made at this time for any
favorable action on a rezoning request, since it appeared to him the minutes might give
an inpression to the contrary. Bremer agreed it was not the intent to make any commit-
nents.
Minutes
4;121,
was
'Art
II
not
HOved by Bremer,
August 28, 1967
as submitted.
seconded by Fanning
and Minutes #122 for
that Minutes #121 for the regular meeting of
the adjourned meeting of August 30, 1967 be approved
III.
Lawrence D
Richard H.
Ray H.
Louis
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rose, City Manager
Breiner, Deputy City Attorney
Foreaker, Jr., City Engineer
Brunini, Superintendent of Public
Works
EX OFF IC 10
ABSENT
COUNC It"::U
None
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strato1bridge
PRESENT
COUNC ILMEN
II
Tile regular meeting of the City Council,
called to order by Mayor John S Hoffmire
City Hall Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
City of Tiburon,
Jr. at 8:10 P.M
State of California, was
on September 11, 1967
in the
I.
CALL TO ORDER
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CITY
CITY
OF TIBURON
COUNCIL
11 September
1967
Drohan recommended Section 4 be left in the ordinance but agreed with the Com-
mission that the fee should be eliminated and that people should receive the recom-
mended planting list at the time of obtaining a pe~it. Fanning stated that as
long as views were not obstructed, persons should be able to plant as they wished
without permit. The City Manager stated citizens should be made that in
planting in the public right-of-way they would be subject cutting
as might be required in the future.
aware
to removal or
Fanning objected to a pennit being required, especially for ground cover planting
and stated he did not think the City should maintain landscaping.
Section 4: Mrs. Polly Smith was recognized stating it was the Commission's recom-
mendation that a permit, without fee, be obtained and at that time the applicant
would be given the City's accepted tree and shrub planting list. She stated a
differentiation might be made between those persons applying to plant greenery
and those who would build fences or put in street lights in the City easement,
the latter being required to go through design review.
Section 3-( : Drohan concurred with the Commission
to this subsection
s suggestion to add "guy wire
Section 3-(d): Drohan stated he could understand the Commission's concern that a
plethora of parking signs might be attached to trees, but could also see the
necessity to provide some emergency means of posting signs, suggesting the Com-
mission's recommendation be concurred in with the addition: "Providing, with the
exception of emergencies or special circumstances, that these signs have the
approval of the Board of Design Review "
"
Section l-le): Drohan stated the Committee would concur with
suggestion that "ground cover" be added in this subsection.
Section l-lC):
mendation that
Drohan stated the
~eeding, gardening
the Commission"s
Committee would concur in the Commission's
and watering" be included in this section
recom-
Drohan stated that after reviewing the points of contention, he would request that
the City Manager prepare the ordinance for first reading at the next meeting
Mrs. Polly Smith, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, was recognized
stating it would be difficult to follow the discussion as the Commissioners were
not in receipt of the model ordinance annotated with the Commission's recommendations
On behalf of the Lands and Development Committee, Drohan presented bill dated
September 5, 1967 again placing before the Council draft of an ordinance regulating
planting and removal of trees and landscaping in City easements, noting the drafted
ordinance was referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission on April 24, 1967.
On receipt of the Commission's recommendations on July 24, 1967, the Lands and
Development Committee had asked Staff to prepare a model of the ordinance embodying
the substantial changes proposed by the Commission. By letter of August 7, 1967,
the City Manager expressed some objections to some recommendations of the Commission.
REGULATION OF REMOVAL
ON CITY EASEMENTS AND
Re - introd uc t ion
, PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES AND LANDSCAPING
RIGHTS-OF-tolAY
ABSENT
COUNC IU1EN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNC:ILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question on the motion was called
Strawbridge called attention to what appeared to be a clerical omission in the
second paragraph of Section 4. The Chair directed the Deputy City Attorney to make
such correction by the time of second reading.
for and unan~ous1y passed
The Deputy City Attorney stated it was possible for cities to set policy guidelines
for police departments. The Chair replied there were degrees to be considered in
any misdemeanor and he didn't believe complex policies should be set until it was
found necessary. Drohan agreed saying if this ordinance did not accomplish its
aims it could be rescinded.
administrative guidance under which officers can operate in such enforcement.
Bremer pointed out that if a citation is issued, a person is still arrested
but this ordinance would allow appearance at a later time and not require immediate
incarceration.
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City Council
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11
September 1967
It was
meeting,
1967
the sense of the Council
the Chair declaring
that second reading be postponed
such meeting would be held on Monday,
to an adjourned
September 18
The Chair noted that while inadvertently omitted from the agenda, the City's
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was now before the Council for second reading and
adoption. Drohan stated (1) that in view of the fact the full ordinance text
had just been received at this meeting and because of the importance of the matter,
he felt the Council should have an opportunity to review the text and perhaps act
on second reading and adoption at an adjourned meeting one week from this date;
(2) the omnibus motion of August 28th adopting those items referred by the Lands
and Development Committee and the City Attorney to the Planning Commission and
concurred in by that body should be clarified inasmuch as the Commission's report
back to the Council also included four Commission-initiated recommendations which
could possibly be deemed excluded; (3) that an opportunity be provided to discuss
the contents of the TibuI'on Peninsula Advisory Committee's letter of August 27
received just before the August 28th meeting; and (4) that discussion on the
railroad's letter also be held
COMPREHENS IVE ZON ING ORD INANCE
Second Read ing
A
short recess
The Chair directed
with the
regular
comments
meeting
was
declared
the Staff to prepare a draft of the ordinance in accordance
made and to present the ordinance for first reading at the next
the meeting reconvening at 9:31
P.M
Mrs.M. John Hieb was recognized suggesting that on the sale of any home within the
City, the new owner be informed that landscaping was welcomed and the recommended
planting list could then be supplied. It was the sense of the Council that this
suggestion had merit and should be incorporated.
Drohan stated the last Commission recommendation called for landscaping planted
in the rights-of-way to be maintained by the abutting property owner, and he felt
this should be borne by the City, Fanning agreeing with the Commission's suggestion
The Chair requested this matter be reconciled in Cpmmittee
Drohan suggested the division of responsibility for review of landscaping not be
made as suggested by the Commission but that City-initiated landscaping might be
approved by both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission
The City Manager stated this policy might better be placed in some other body of
law. It was the sense of the Council that Drohan's suggestion was acceptable as
a substitution for the Commission's recommendation
Section 9: Although the Commission recommended deletion of this section dealing
with violations and penalties, Drohan felt that without punitive measures the
ordinance would be of little effect
Drohan endorsed the Commission's recommended addition of "unless it is demonstrated
othen~ise" to Section 6(a), last sentence; and asked for the City Engineer's
opinion on the recommendation that the diagonal line referred to in the section be
drawn 20' back from the point of intersection rather than 40'. The City Engineer
agreed to present his analysis of this point to the Committee
It was the sense
by the Commission
of the Council that another addition to
was redundant and need not be included
Section 4
As to the Commission's recommendation that a subsection be added to Sec. 4 'Any
major removal or major trimming of trees in the rights-of-way by the City must be
preceded by proper notification to the property owners abutting the rights-of-way
involved", Drohan stated he was inclined to agree but the Committee would recommend
that a clause "except in the case of emergency" be added
(f)
proposed
The Chair requested
section
the Committee to work out an effective compromise for this
The Superintendent of Public
places in the City where
the curb which will have
cypress
to be
i.vorks was
and
recognized pointing out that there
eucalyptus trees are planted within
removed to prevent damage to curbings
1
are nOl;'l
foot of
Mr. Irving Moulin, former Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, was
recognized stating it had been the sense of the Commission that no permit would
be required except for major landscaping or cutting and that people should be
encouraged to landscape between their property line and the street
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11
September 1967
Planning Commissioner Rampton
~-l
Harvey was
recognized
saying at some future
time
Bremer stated that by leaving the provision in, it would be difficult to justify
turning down an application for a yacht club; the Chair stated he was inclined to
leave the provision in Section 23; Drohan stated he did not want to see the
possibility of a yacht club somewhere in the Peninsula eliminated but wanted to
see the waterfront between the Uindjammer and Elephant Rock kept open and free of
massive buildings; Fanning stated the citizens' desires for the development of
this area have been well expressed and felt developers were ~~are of this concept
but if the provision were omitted now, it would preclude such uses in other
Peninsula areas; Strawbridge stated a variance could be granted, the
Attorney replying a prohibited use could not be allowed by variance
ordinance could be amended. Strawbridge stated he felt the Council
action now to indicate its stand on an open waterfront
Deputy City
but the
should
take
Mr. Weinberg was again recognized stating it would appear
desired but a port of call would be acceptable; that planners
dete~ine what could be done and how much it would cost, a matter
have to determine itself if they wished to acquire the property.
clubs were
l-lould have to
the City would
The Deputy City Attorney stated
could not be deemed confiscatory
buildings could be set forth
yacht
that if this use were deleted from the zone, it
and if retained, limitations as to berths and
not
Miss Anne
of not
Ellim100d was recognized stating that TPAC's reference to a port of call
over 40 berths also stated that no permanent berthing facilities should be
pennitted
procedure
proposed use
Mr. Matthe\ol Heinberg was recognized recalling that at earlier Commission meetings,
yacht clubs as a use by right in the "p" zone had been substituted to provide this
use by use permit but through oversight had not been included in the drafted
ordinance in this section. On August 15, 1967, he had called the oversight to the
Commission's attention and they had acted to restore this use by permit add so
recommended to the Council. Further, he stated the Callister and Payne plan had
shown a port of call and the TPAC report he understood endorsed a port of call of
40 berths. He urged that the provision be retained in order that planners could
take this feature into consideration and felt if deleted, on the basis of the
property he represented, it would clearly be spot zoning and confiscatory, noting
also there l~as already a yacht club in the "p" zone. He stated that use permit
in the ordinance would provide ample safeguard in considering any such
Mr. Thomas Kelly, Northwestern Pacific Railroad attorney, was recognized calling
attention to page 3 of the railroad's letter which pointed out a breakwater which
would have to be constructed would be on property not controlled by the railroad
but their report had not stated the breakwater was not feasible
Moved by Strawbridge,
"p" zone be stricken
seconded by Drohan, that yacht clubs by use permit in the
from Section 23 Motion was duly withdrawn
Section 23 Planning Commission recommended that yacht clubs, by use permit, be
allol'led in the "P" zone. Drohan questioned whether "yacht clubs", with their
buildings and appurtenances were really desired in the "p" zone, although noting
arrangements for ports of call were included under provisions for mooring.
Section 20: It was the sense
to substitute "The Boards" for
been concurred in.
of the Council that the Commission's recommendation
"The Board" in the 4th paragraph of this section had
Section 16: Planning Commission
tion (I) so all master plans would
(G), (H) and (I) be restructured
had been concurred in
recommendation to delete 5-acre limit in
be reviewed by the Planning Commission,
It was the sense of the Council that this
subsec-
and that
item
Section 10-11: Planning Commission recommendation for amendment of (C)5 by sub-
stituting: "All buildings, fences, structure alterations or other visible from
the exterior developments are subject to Design Review in accordance with Sections
11 and 20"; further, that "CG" be added to zones requiring design review. It was
the sense of the Council that this item had been concurred in and was to be included
in the ordinance
Drohan
tion as to
items were
then itemized the four Commission recommendations which required clarifica-
their inclusion in the omnibus motion. The City Manager stated these
included in the text now before the Council
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1967
Drohan then continued by commenting on the TPAC and railroad's letters. He stated
he would like to have the Planning Consultant's opinion as to TPAC's recommendation
concerning including average lot widths and the use of a "floor area" ratio in
controlling bulk in relation to lot size. As to TPAC's comments on parking re-
quirements, he felt this subject should be taken up again and believed these
matters could be referred to the Planning Commission for amendment after adopting
the ordinance
operation;
not felt strongly about
been decided and with the advent
matter could be reconsidered then
previously-made decision stand
Strawbridge stated he
facilities by use permit
transportation to San Francisco,
for such an the Chair
the
would
as
reconsider the action eliminating helicopter
t want to discourage any possible form of
suggesting the ferry slip might be an ideal spot
agreeing on reconsidering. Bremer stated he had
matter one way or the other but felt the issue had
of commercial and private helicopter service the
Drohan indicated he would prefer to let the
like to
he didn
The City Manager then asked
zoning map, which was part
question on the Hilarita
records supported this
property near the
was indicated as
if there were any
of first reading.
zoning, indicated as
zoning for the subject
Tiburon Peninsula Club, the
intended
questions concerning the exhibited
Fanning stated there was some
RO-2; the City Manager confirmed
area. Fanning then asked about
City Manager confirming this
the
the
zoning
Mr. Weinberg was recognized asking if he was correct in his
matter of yacht clubs by use permit in the up" zone would be
Planning Commission for a satisfactory definition. The Chair
would recommend to the Planning Commission that the matter be
and whatever is adopted would come from that body
understanding that
sent back to the
stated the Council
given further study
the
Drohan withdre\'l
Strawbridge
be supplied
could not vote
asked if
as boat
on
his
it weren't the sense of the Council that
berthing facilities could still mean appurtenances
such motion without having the definition spelled out
motion
a definition first
and he
Drohan moved that the words in the recommendation "yacht clubs in
changed to "boat berthing facilities" by use permit in the "p" zone
Strawbridge
and visit
would be
stated he
restaurants,
different from
'p'
had no objection to berthing facilities for boats to tie
but opposed yacht club buildings and appurtenances that
a port of call
z one be
up
Mr Weinberg was again recognized proposing that additional 'berthing facilities
by use permit might be wording in line with the citizens' desires
Bremer stated he might reconsider his position upon receiving a
tion for "yacht clubs"
suitable defini-
"yacht clubs", as previously discussed, could be
to permit such use by permit in the up" zone. The
Deputy City Attorney replied this could probably be done after second reading by
including such intent in a resolution of amendment
Fanning
inc I uded
asked
if it
if a definition of
\-le re dec ided
ordinance
"'nd make
any
Commission
was in effect still in first reading
changes they wished if they per-
to the Council
The Chair
have bee n
then ruled the vote
included in first
v.1Ould
reading of
indicate this provision would be
the ordinance
deemed not to
Fanning explained he had abstained because he was not present and voting on
omnibus motion to which the subject motion was addressed
the
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
ABSTAINING
COUNCILMEN
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
Hoffmire
AYES
COUNC ILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Strawbridge
Question was called
for and motion passed
it
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might be desirable
to have a yacht club in
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the
'p
zone
11 September
1967
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Question on the motion was called and motion unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Bremer suggested that
new sign is erected
an already existing no-parking sign be removed before
the City Manager confirming this would be done
the
Moved by Bremer,
seconded by Strawbridge
that
Resolution No
167
be adopted
By bill dated August 25, 1967, Bremer presented a
TIBURON ESTABLISHING A NO PARKI~~ AREA ON THE fmST
DISTANCE OF FIFTY FEET OPPOSITE 20ne PARADISE DRIVE
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SIDE OF PARADISE DRIVE FOR A
ESTABLIs~mNT OF NO PARKING AREA ON
Resolution No 167
HESTERLY SIDE OF PARADISE DRIVE
v
The Chair confirmed second reading of the ordinance would be taken at the meeting
of September 13 1967
RESOLUTIONS
Mrs. M. John Hieb was recognized stating
at adoption of the ordinance to read her
she would like to have
letter of September 7
the opportunity
1967 to the Council
Miss Ellinwood was again recognized asking that a 3 of TPAC's
letter be noted; that since changing dwelling unit square 3500', R-3
minimum lots 1;-1ould have to be changed to 10,500' and minimum adjusted
accordingly. Further, Miss Ellinwood asked whether the Council could not properly
consider for inclusion in the ordinance the matters of parking space and stalls
and replacement of the word "eleemosynary", as \'lell as TPAC' s comments on multiple
uses on the first floor in the PA zone. The Chair asked that TPAC inform the
Lands and Development Committee of any such matters they wished included on the
list of items \'1hich the Council Hill consider for .referral for amendment to the
Planning Commission. Drohan requested that the matters raised in the railroad's
letter also be included
correction on page
footage to
1;l1id ths
Drohan stated he was not
respect to rezoning the
should be taken as a separate
subject
in favor of making a recommendation for map changes with
Hilarita lands but did feel that hearing on the matter
At Drohan's request, the Chair directed
appeal from decisions of the two Boards by
Commission findings by any person adversely
Bremer adding appeal procedures should be consistent
that TPAC.s
five property owners
affected be added to
recommendation concerning
vs. appeal from
the list of items
not answ""'....
matter and
recommendations
the
for amendment of the requit~ments
City Manager asked if the Uniform
The Chair directed the City Manager
the subject list of items is before
Drohan asked that the subject list of items include clarifying height of structure
regulations as well as the present provisions concerning failure of a Board to
act on appeal, as described in Section 18. The Chair directed that this be added
to the list of items for Planning Commission consideration
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized stating the County's Uniform Building Code has
been amended and such change 1;~ill be made in the State's code next year and felt
the City's ordinance should conform to these new definitions She also urged that
Tiburon's slope policy be restored
The Chair asked that record be kept of the items which the Council will consider
for referral to the Planning Commission immediately after adoption of the ordinance
to include the matters already mentioned. Drohan added this list should include
restoration of the Tiburon slope policy; Strawbridge noting TPAC's
concerning "net" or "gross" buildable area and height and grade
uniform with the County ordinance should also be included
recommendations
standards to be
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11 September
1967
The City Engineer suggested that having received the sense of the Council
he and the City Manager could prepare a report for the next meeting which
outline what could be accomplished in the initial engineering work, and he would
also make a presentation on the Belvedere Cove plan to the Planning Commission
that
would
Mr. Allan Littman) Planning Commissioner, was
the $15,000 sum should be spent at this time
opportunity to have the Planning Consultant
zone and felt this action might prejudice
recognized stating he did not
until the Commission has had an
study the ramifications of the PD
PD development for the downtown area
Bremer
ago to
of the plan in
Belvedere Cove
explained
\-10 r k
'\-lith
the
outlet
that he and Strawbridge
the people of Belvedere
McCreary-Koretsky report
feel
had been assigned the task 1-1/2 years
and this Committee had proposed acceptance
which would take excess waters to the
Mr. Erik Rettig, Chairman of the Planning Commission) was recognized stating the
downtown drainage solution ties in closely with planning and asked that the plan
adopted be clearly spelled out as the Commission had just established a schedule
of priority items for study which would include this drainage problem and he felt
the matter should come before the Commission for review
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Drohan, that the Council allocate out of presently-
existing in lieu funds the sum of not to exceed $15,OOO--to be matched dollar for
dollar by the City of Belvedere--to commence engineering studies to solve the
downtown drainage problem
s position on a downtown canal, Mr Bill Cavalli, Belvedere
was recognized asking that they receive copy of any statement the
concerning the feasibility of this canal
The City Engineer pointed out that funds used for interim could better
be placed to obtain engineering estimates required as the step in financing
the overall solution to the drainage problem. The ensuing discussion centered
around immediate interim solutions VB. devoting existing allocations to the
engineering costs as recommended by the City Engineer. It was noted by the City
Engineer that such interim solutions would not be.a part of the Belvedere Cove
outlet plan, and further that discussions with the Division of Highways concern-
ing improvements to Tiburon Boulevard would be hampered until the drainage solution
were known.
solutions
first
Mr. James ~~ert, Belvedere resident, '\~as recognized urging that the Council take
action on the overall pla~as had the City of Belvedere in voting to enter into
a Joint Powers Agreement to form an assessment district which would allow waters
to be discharged into Belvedere Cove and that further time not be spent in
attempting interim solutions
On behalf of the City Engineer) the City Manager preseQted bill dated August 25,
1967 giving in some detail the background of discussions on the downtown drainage
problem and possible solutions, with the City Engineer's recommendation that the
benefits to be derived from a partial solution will not be worth the costs in-
volved and strongly recommending that the City should aggressively direct its
efforts towards implementation of the overall drainage plan
DOWNTotoJN
DRA INAGE PROBLEM
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
Strawbridge
AYES
Moved by StrmJbridge, seconded by Bremer, that the minute order be adopted as
recommended by the Development Administrator and that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the required form; unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge dated August 31, 1967 carrying the Development Ad-
ministrator recommendation that by minute action the Council approve issuance
of notice to the Department of Housing and Community Development that the City
has adopted and is enforcing ordinances prescribing minimum standards equal to
or greater than those enforced by the Department as does the City through
Ordinance No 49 adopted February 14 1966
presented bill
s
LOCAL BUILDING
REGULATIONS
DEPT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELO~lENT
Hinutes 4/:123
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11 September
1967
the owner had been considered by
Bremer asked
Fire Chief Frank Buscher \Vas recognized
that the District spend $7,000 to
had stated the correction of
urged the Council
tive work done by
whether
to pursue
the Ovlner
a private
adjacent
the position
suit against
stating the engineers ~jho had proposed
create a berm to alleviate firehouse flooding
culverts should first be made, and he
they had taken in ordering this correc-
the
Hr. Escadillo,
urging that the
director of the Tiburon Fire Protection District, was recognized
corrections be made as previously requested by the District
By report dated September 5, 1967, the City Engineer sought the Council's advice
on proceeding ~jith the matter of requiring that drainage facilities in front of
the Tiburon Lodge be corrected, as previously directed by the Council in view
of the owner's apparent unwillingness to make these corrections
CORRECTION OF DHAINAGE IN FRONT OF TIBURON
Mr Fred Zelinsky, Ol1ner
LODGE
The Chair directed the matter tabled
The City }wnager suggested this matter
the City-County Services Committee has
Potvers Agreement llhich would establish
be placed on the Suspense Calendar until
submitted amendments to the proposed Joint
a cooperative law enforcement bureau
ESTABLISfu~NT OF COOPEP~TIVE LAW
Draft of Joint Pouers Agreement
In answer
reflector
ENFORCEMENT
to Fannings request,
lights are placed on
BUREAU
the Chair directed the City Engineer to see
the roadl~ay to alert drivers to this hazard
that
ABSENT
COUNCILNEN
None
NOES
COUNCILI1EN
None
AYES
Moved by Stralvbridge, seconded by Drohan,
be accepted and public hearing be set for
COUNC ILMEN
ilremer
Drohan
Fanning
that the City Engineer's recommendation
September 25, 1967 unanimously passed:
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
By bill dated September 5, 1967 the City Engineer recommended that he be
authorized and directed to initiate proceedings to abate a slide on the easterly
side of Rock Hill Drive which has caused fill to be deposited in the City street,
and that the matter be set for public hearing
ABATEMENT
Assessors
Max Oncina
OF NUISANCE, ROCK HILL DRIVE
Parcels 39-151-28 and 30
~vner
ABSENT
COUNCILNEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Moved by nremer, seconded
and public hearing be set
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
by Strawbridge that the City Engineer be so directed
for September 25 1967 unantmously passed
D::ohun
Fanning
Hoffmire
Stral.Jbridge
Bremer presented bill dated September 5, 1967 containing the recommendation
the City Engineer be authorized and directed to initiate nuisance abatement
ceedings to cause the drainage ditch on Blackie's Pasture, owned by Messrs.
Connell, to be cleaned and that public hearing on the matter be set for September
25 1967
that
pro-
ABATEMENT OF DP~INAGE NUISANCE AT BLACKIE'S
Thomas Connell et al and Anthony L Connell
PASTURE
Ot\1ne r s
me....ting;
of Belvedere
the City Engineer and staff
and that they coordinate with
to keep them advised
to prepare a report for the
the Planning Commission and
Mr. Cavalli was again recognized asking that the City Engineer
presentation to the Belvedere City Council
make the
sugges::eci
Bremer and Drohan,
Hinutes 4/:123
City Counc il
as
mover and
seconder,
n
-u-
then
"tJ i thd rew
the
11
motion
September
1967
At the request of the appellants, conveyed through
the Chair directed the matter continued.
the Deputy City Attorney
APPLICATION FOR USE PE~IIT TO ESTABLISH PARKING LOT ADJACENT
TO PARADISE DRIVE BETUEEN TIBURON BOULEVAPJ) AND MAR v/EST
~'1einberg and Demaure=~, Appellants
ABSENT
COUl'JC ILMEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Moved by Fanning, seconded
Review be sustained uith
on the awnings; and that
use of one or the other
unanimously passed
COUNC ILl1EN
Bremer
by Drohan, that the decision of the Board of
a 60-day stay of execution for removal of the
the applicant be given permission to
sets of signs through the Board of
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
reapply
Design Review
Strawbridge
Design
sign
for the
Planning Commissioner Harvey
also have a sign on the front
they did
was recognized asking if the applicant
door of the premises to which it was
did no t
responded
The City Manager stated that if it was the sense of the Council that the awning
sign might remain but the large sign on top of the "Corner Harket" sign be
removed, the Council's action might be to deny the appeal ~~ith a GO-stay to
allow the applicant to reapply to the Doard of Design Reviell for the awning
signs
Motion by Strawbridge that the Board of Design Review
died for lack of a second
Miss
tenants
listing
subject
Anne Ellimlood
of 1680 and
s
was recognized suggesting that the
1690 Tiburon Boulevard could be sho~ln on one
sign, which might be termed "Tiburon Professional Center
company's sign on top removed
decision be upheld
identification of
directional
and the
Hr. Bill
ceived no
he then presented
one sign for their
be penalized, being a
Nelson, Home
notification
pic tures
businesses,
latecomer
and Land Company, \~as recognized stating they had re-
that the matter ,~as up for hearing before the Board;
of 16 other Tiburon companies who have more than
and stated that he didn't feel his company should
with one sign
they had not
plaints had
of
been
their application
partner in the subject
the a\-1nings in front of
been aware of the need for design review approval, but no com-
received about these signs and they asked 4econsideration
to permit these signs
Hr.
time
Frank
of
Hanses
erecting
company, was recognized stating at
the 1690 Tiburon Boulevard address
the
By bill dated September 6, 1967, the Development Administrator reported that
on June 20, 1967 the Board of Design Review approved the sign requested in the
permit application of Home and Land Company for sign at 1680 Tiburon Boulevard
but had directed the signs on alvnings at the company's 1690 Tiburon Boulevard
address be removed. On July 19, 1967, the applicant requested that an appeal
from this decision be heard by the Council, and the matter was now before the
Council with the Development Administrator's recommendation that the Board's
decision be upheld.
APPLICATION FOR SIGN
Home and Land Company
PERMIT
1690 Tiburon Boulevard
VII
The Chair directed the City Manager to work with the owner to obtain his
cooperation in complying with the Council's previous request
APPEALS
Drohan suggested the owner might be approached to contribute the amount
required for this correction to the overall solution of the drainage problem
the Chair suggesting the District, in that case, might consider contributing
the $7,000 previously mentioned to help bring about a solution to the whole
problem of dountown drainage
District
Minutes #123
City Council
Hr
Escadillo replying
they had not
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11 September
1967
Hinute s 1ft 123
City Counc il -lO- II September 1967
VIII. REPORTS
Uecause of the hour, the Chair directed that reports submitted with the agenda would
~ taken at the adjourned meeting of the Council.
IX. AD JOURNNENT
At 1:00 A.M., September 12, 1967, the ChaiL declared the meeting adjourned to 8:00 P.M.
Honday, September H3, 1967 in the City Hall Council Chambers
//~
~
Approved City Council on
tU~ 1967
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') )
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MAYOR
Section 10-1-A(B)5 Drohan questioned the advisability of retaining the clause
ft...unless accessory to a yacht club" since yacht clubs as a permitted use in the Ip
zones have been stricken from Section 23 (L). Fanning noted there lias a yacht club
nou established in the lip" zone and it l"as the sense of the Council that this sub-
section not be corrected.
The following clerical corrections
Drohan confirmed secondreading had been postponed from the earlier meeting to allot1
Councilmen an opportunity to reviet~ the full text of the ordinance as well as give
consideration to changes and adjustments recommended by letters of the Tiburon
Peninsula Advisory Committee and the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company. Speaking
for the Lands and Development Committee, he stated in Vietl of the urgency in having
this ordinance on the books, they would recommend that the changes recommended in
the aforementioned letters be discussed and a list of those items which the Council
felt should be considered for amendment should be immediately directed to the Plan-
ning Commission.
uere discussed and action taken
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Drohan, that Ordinance No. 80 be considered to have
passed second reading and be adopted, Al~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TIBURON, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A ZONING PLAN FOR SAID CITY BY ESTABLISHING VARIOUS ZONES IN
SAID CITY t-lITHIN T.mICH CERTAIN REGULATIONS SHALL BE IN EFFECT RELATING TO THE USES
OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, HEIGHT LIMITS OF BUILDINGS, AND YARDS AND OPEN SPACES ABOUT
BUILDINGS: REQUIRING THAT CERTAIN PERHITS SHALL BE SECURED FOR CERTAIN OF SUCH
BUILDINGS AND USES; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN; AND SPECIFYING THE PROCEDURE
FOR THE AMENDI1ENT, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTmS FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE
PROVISIONS HEREOF; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREt-lITH .
Title
t-las so
read by
the Chair
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
NOES
COUNC ILHEN
None
AYES
Moved by Fanning, seconded
further reading be waived;
COUNCILMEN
Drohan
by Drohan, that the ordinance be read by title only and
unanimously passed
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strato1bridge
The .nnounced
Council ~ second
that changes might
any substantative
for consideration
necessary to now
Chair
fo'"
the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance lIas now before the
reading and adoption. He stated that t-1hile it was recognized
be desired, it was the Council's intent to formulate a list of
changes to be directed to the Planning Commission's attention
but if possible, to make at this time only the clerical revision~
move the ordinance through second reading and adoption
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
Second Reading and Adoption
Ordinance No. 80
III.
Ray H.
Louis
George
OPJ>INANCE
Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Robert I. Conn, City Attorney
Foreaker, Jr., City Engineer
Brunini Superintendent of Public
Gatter Planning Consultant
Works
EX OFFIC 10
ABSENT
COUNC ILHEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strat-lbridge
PRESENT
COUNCILMEN
II.
The adjourned meeting of the City Council
called to order by Mayor John S. Hoffmire
City Hall Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
City of Tiburon,
Jr. at 8:11 P.M.
State of California, was
on September 18, 1967 in the
I
CALL TO ORDER
Hinutes
1;124
CITY
CITY COUlTC IL
OF TIBURON
Ie
September
1967
Fanning then proposed that
of the Tiburon Peninsula
the Chair's suggestion,
also refer to the "other
producing the ordinance.
a second
Advisory Committee
it was the sense of the
interested individuals
"
resolution be
and
adopted recognizing the efforts
its predecessor organizations. At
Council that this resolution should
who have contributed to the study
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
NOES
COUNC ILl'1EN
None
AYES
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Drohan, that the City Manager be instructed to prepare
the proposed resolution commending the Planning Commission for their efforts in
producing the nelJ Zoning Ordinance unanimously passed
COUNC IUIEN
Drohan
Fanning,
Hoffmire
Stral;-1bridge
On behalf of the Lands and Development Committee, Fanning proposed that a resolution
be drawn in recognition of the efforts of the Planning Commission over the past 0-10
years, and especially in the last several months, in producing the zoning ordinance
and that this resolution should also recognize those Commissioners who were no
longer on the Commission
ABSENT
COUNCILNEN
Bremer
NOES
COUNCILl1EN
None
AYES
COUNCILNEN
called for and unanimously passed
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question on the motion
Strawbridge asked llhether the amendment process might not be more expensive than
delaying passage of the ordinance now in order to include such changes in the
ordinance before adoption. Drohan replied this alternative had been carefully
considered but recognizing the City Attorney's comments, there was some urgency
in promptly adopting the ordinance and it l~as his hope the Commission would devote
their next couple of meetings to considering the items the Council would send them,
perhaps sending back an omnibus motion so amendments could be commenced promptly
'-1as
Before calling the question on the motion,
Lands and Development Committee recommends
might be reviel-1ed. Drohan responded these
but would be formed as a result of previous
during consideration of the TPAC and Railroad
Strmloridge asked if the items the
referring to the Planning Commission
would not be Committee recommendations
motions and discussions at this meeting
letters
Section 10-5 'Rl" Single Famil Residential Zone Miss Ellinwood added that 'Home
Occupations" do not appear in the RO-l, RO-2 or RP zones but are included in the
Rl zone and urged that these be more closely defined and the ordinance corrected
by deleting them from (B)3 of Section 10-5, adding them to the RO-l zone, making
no change in the RO-2 zone in this respect and if desired, adding them to the RP
After some discussion the Council that to be consistent the
error should be from Section 10-5
it was the sense of
corrected by deleting (B)3
Section 10-6 R2" 11'10 Family Residential Zone Miss Anne Ellin\-lood was recognized
asking that (B)2 of this Section be corrected as to providing room and board for not
more than one paying guest. It was the sense of the Council that this error be
corrected by striking "in a single family", substituting the ''lord "each" the clause
reading: ". not more than one paying guest in each dwelling;"
Section 6, Definitio~ 6-10 The Chair directed
sac tion be correc ted as to the vlord "lodging"
that typographical
Section 6 Definitions 6-7 and 6-25; 6-0 and 6-39 Strawbridge noted these two
sets of definitions were almost identical and suggested the inconsistencies be
clarified and the number of lines of definition reduced. In accord with the sense
of the Council, the Chair directed the follm'ling clerical changes made: Add "hotels
to the last clause of Definition 6-7 and deleting the description following the
heading of Definition 6-25, substituting the words "See Apartment House"; deleting
reference follmling heading of Definition 6-8 "Automobile Wrecking" substituting
1;-lords "See Junk YU4'd Il,
error in
this
Section 6 Definition 6-23
consistent with later references
Consultant noted both terms were
Council that this error
~~elling One or Single
be corrected
Family: Ii
Fanning asked if the
in the ordinance
used in the text
by inserting
term "one - family"
to "single-family'
and it was the
'or Single"
.
se nse
to read:
not in-
The Planning
of the
"6-23:
Hinutes 1J:12L:.
City Council
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was
18 September
1967
TPAC.s further suggestion to use the County method of determining height of a
structure using "average" height of roof Has discussed, the City Engineer stating
he preferred the "plate line" to "averagell method as being easier to administer
It vlas Drohan I s suggestion that ''1hile this item not be included on the list of
items referred to the Commission that their attention be drawn to the matter
As to inc luding definitions for fence", 'hedge ,
and "Planning Director", after some discussion it
that "Development Administrator" be defined and this
to the Commission
'Development
was the sense
recommendation
Administrator"
of the Council
so referred
Adopting a loose-leaf format
will ultimately become part
included in the annual supplements
\-las discussed, the City Hanager noting this ordinance
of the Municipal Code and when codified would be
which are in loose-leaf form.
As to parking requirements being set forth in each appropriate zone, Drohan
suggested this is already provided in the ordinance and he believed no change
needed
lJas
In discussing the
some discussion and
the Council that these
recommendation
comments
that Sections 22 and 23 be eliminated
from the Planning Consultant, it was the
sections should remain unchanged at this time
, after
sense of
Having completed
proceeded to note
which had not been
the items to which the Council had previously spoken, Drohan
items in TPAC's August 27 1967 and September 14 1967 letters
covered
As to the
the Uniform
that section
Development
the Council
reference in the TPAC letter
Building Code, the City
of the Code pertaining
will also
Administrator
for adoption
to the County's newly-adopted amendment to
Manager explained the County had adopted only
to defining "story"; and at a later date, the
bring the 1967 Uniform Building Code before
His s Anne Ell imlood
road were different
to TPAC's August 27
'tJas recognized noting that the interests of TPAC and the Rail-
as to changes recommended in parking requirements and referred
1967 letter for the detail of their recommendation
After some discussion on the item, it was the sense of the Council that in
including it on the list to the Planning Commission, it should be recommended
that the City Attorney's suggestion be accepted and a clause inserted to the
effect a Board "shall render a decision within 30 days"
last
go to
amendment
procedure
page 28 (C);
Failure of a Doard
as to failure
t~ amend Section 13, page 26
to act constituting denial.
(11)
(C)
for consistency
(10)
(7)
(8)
(9 )
A
to
from
revising in PA, CV and
restoring to ordinance
change definitions to
Uniform Building Code
Board decisions
remove
R-3 zones;
through Section 14, Parcel
conform with neuly-adopted
inconsistencies in Section 20
Area
County
requirement
Floor Area ratio
size
Taylor Tract etition petitioners request
Greenwood Beach petition: redefining "Home
hO'tJ they are allowed;
Parking, Section 13: reopening the question of parking ratios, objected to
by the Railroad which proposes 1/200 rather than 1/100 sq. ft. ratio;
Clubs: redefining "yacht clubs", "boat berthing facilities" and "moor-
ings" as related to the question of including yacht clubs in "P" zones
e lot width adding this requirement to the present minimum lot width
(6)
(5)
(4)
Avera
yacht
adding as
a means
of controlling bulk
in relation to
lot
(1)
(2)
(3 )
R-2 zoning of their
Occupationsll as to
properties
"lhere and
Drohan then asked the City Manager to review the list of items 'tlhich the Council
to date had felt should be considered for amendment by the Planning Commission
the City Manager responding noting the following
ABSENT
COUNCILHEN
Breme l.~
NOES
com~c ILNEN
None
AYES
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Drohan, that the City Manager be instructed to
prepare the resolution as proposed unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Stratolbridge
Minute s 1f l2L~
City Council
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1967
As to map changes, Drohan stated the Council had already spoken to this and added
with respect to Hilarita that a meeting uould be held September 27th by the
It "t.]as the sense of the Council that the 110rd "eleemosynary" be restored to the
ordinance where it appears and this suggestion be included in the list of items
of referral
In answer to the question posed under l5(d),
building permit uas one year there being no
the Chair replied the life of a
action necessary on this suggestion
the matter
recognized and
City Manager for report. The City
distinction between non-conforming uses
set was arbitrary,
preferred
It
to the
keep in mind the
structures and stated
were arrived at, but
as being consistent
Council that the
"t'1 i th
matter
any of figures
Development Administrator
the Uniform Building Code
not be referred to the
Has the
Commission for
matter hOH
the present text
the
sense of
amendment
that
the
deemed non-conforming,
meeting the matter had been
Manager asked the Council
and non-conforming
no they
On reconsidering
Ellinwood 't'1as
referred
of replacing
noted at the
structures
last
to
Under item
the sense
Inspector
the item as
it "t'1as
Council
and place it on
suggested by TPAC
recognized that
that the City
the list of
had been
Manager discuss
referrals if it
Miss
to (b), it
Building
to refer
It was the sense of the Council
regarding revising the order of
(a)
that no reconsideration be requested on
sections of the ordinance
was
After some
more than one guest
this use in duplexes
discussion, it was
for room
not be
the
and/01-
referred
sense of
board
to
the
in
the
(14)
Council that (13) regarding allowing
single family ili'1ellings permitting
Commission for reconsideration
Drohan stat
concerning .........
asked that the
of the Council
of the
that
Commission
he doubted the
~^tbacks in the RI
Commission be
zone, to
requested
the decision to reconsider
advisability of referring (11)
which Fanning agreed,
to look i~to the matter. It
this matter be left
of the
and
TPAC letter
Stra,~bridge
,,,as the sense
to the discretion
Mr. Dill Nelson
minimum for the
'tlas recognized,
first six units
endorsing
and 2,000
substitution of a 3,000 square foot
square feet for each additional unit
As to th
because .1.
small lot
apartment
could
development
10,500
':u R-3
minimum
there are
still
figure,
duplexes
build a home
the Consultant stated this was really no problem
and also one-family homes and someone t~ith a very
or duplex if he didn't have enough area for
in PD
being PA
Ellirn~ood replied this
than anything permitted by
be subject to design
to the Commission the
in the R-3
development
"lould
system
replied
favor placing on the list
for one-bedroom apartment
control.
possibility of
zone
apartment
PA and CV,
Consultant
he
sure construction
one-bedroom units
allowed in PD, adding
units this could be done.
to identify the densities
uses in other zones, among
development. Miss
lhich uas higher
this would all
Speaking to parcel area to 10,500 in the R-3
zone and use Kurt Heath was recognized stating
he felt this suggested, adding there lvas a need
for one-bedroom apartments encourage this, perhaps a 2,000
sq. ft. minimum per dlvelling 3,500 figure should be considered.
He also recommended that design revie~~ and approval should have supervision to be
followed the approved plan. The Planning Consultant stated that
uere permitted in R-2 and R-3 and a much higher density tJas
if it uas desired to grant a density bonus for one-bedroom
Miss Ellim~ood uas recognized asking the Consultant
permitted the Consultant replying PD permitted
those which allows a pretty high density for
would allou L:.7 units in both
the to which the
Chair
the
of
sec t ion
suggested adjustment of minimum
the County's requirements, Mr.
should be amended as TPAC
in the City and to
rather than the
County,
The
stated
a bonus
some reticence
parcel area the PA zone
consumed by the Commission
that TPAC's specific
mission's limited
of the Council
time
that this
point
recommendations had
she th is
to
and
item
urged
be added
Ellinuood Ha
not been discussed u
matter be considered.
the list of items suggested
minimum
had been
recognized stating
~ecause of the Com-
It "t-las the sense
for amendment
Drohan expressed
for
in
and reduce
on this
the
coverage
Hiss
Commission
since he
to again
felt much
rev ieu
time
.:lsking
As to item (8) of the TPAC letter, it was
matter of clarifying height of structures
given priority on the list of items to be
amendment
the sense of the Council
as in Section 25, page 32,
referred to the Commission
that the
(5 ) a , be
for possible
Hinutes 1fl24
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1967
As to the suggested revision of parking ratios, the Consultant reported
erroneously stated an error had been made in failing to carry the 200-sq
1;-Jas
ft
Fanning
the re
stated
were many
"('lith
other
regard to
consideration
multi-family
involved
residential in the
such as schools
it
dotJntm-ln area
Mr. Kelly was again recognized asking if he respond to Str~~bridge's
previous questior.-as to whether the Railroad prepared to make some concessions
such as a canal, in return for the City's consideration of the zoning requested
Mr. Kelly stated their planner had previously asked that R-3 zoning be extended
to their property line near the Tiburon Peninsula Club; that they had reviewed
the engineering report in which a 4-acre holding pond had been recommended
bridge stated this was what he had been referring to "(Jhether the ~ailroad
contribute the 4-acre pond
could
~las
that
Stral']-
tl10uld
with regard to the Railroad's August 31 that it had been
~~ general terms at the last meeting and some their recommendations
Tould become part of PD development. Fanning asked if the entire
be referred to the Commission for consideration as to whether
should be assigned to their properties
not
zoning
letter
of
Before beginning
turned dmvn the
on its last
nized
run
stating he felt
tunnels and, specifically,
the ,..re s t portal Tunnc 1 if 1
this discussion, however, Fanning
request of the Landmarks Society for
through Tiburon. Hr. Thomas Kelly,
it would be foolish to run a passenger train
that he wouldn't want to move a passenger
noted
use
the
of "-
Railroad attorney,
through
train
through
Railroad had recently
~he train by passengers
\-]as recog-
the
Drohan stated letter of August 31
would nml be discussed
1967
from
the Northwestern Pacific
Railroad
A recess
conformity
be placed before
"Jas Staff's
as the
uas declared
to propose
Zoning Ordinance is in
the meeting reconvening at 11
the
inte nt
Strawbridge stated that
codification for another
l.]ithin the
since the
year, he
subject ordinances.
Development Administrator.
amendments to the
e f fec t
05
P.M
this request
advised it
as soon
zoning
felt
be included
be made nm"
that
in the
to obtain
Fanning asked
meetings '-lere
recorded for
replied TPAC
attending, and
meeting on October 11,
Paul Zucker will speak
in conoec tion \.,]i t:
not held, if such 4
persons attending and
would be glad to show their
invited all interested
8:00 P.M., Del
such
record
persons to
:i:.1ar Schoo 1
meetings,
attend TPAC
when County Planning Director
persons
membership
recent
letters
making
TPAC letters
loJould also
and 1:17here
include the
recommendations.
of times
s annual
large
names
Hiss
public
ana vote
As to the of
had simply to the
division and Zoning Ordinances
asked that copy of the Council
sent to the TPAC Secretary Mrs
with respect measure~ent
s letter of referral t
Irl~s~~l' 70 Pine
third point
called
l;..ras
for
Tiburon
the
be
Master Plan is being
only departure made. It
referred to the Commission
As to the second point regarding
that the enti~e question of densities
referral to densities of the PA
cussion about density, one of
influenced a great deal
the Peninsula. Drohan
ordinance would not
some provision should
The Chair directed
The City Engineer
Subdivision Ordinance
the PA zone, Fanning urged
rather than limiting the
zone. The Consul tant noted there 'tlas much dis-
the outcomes being the AR zone and that decision
by the 25,000 holding population figure projected
stated he felt it important that the record reflect
implemented and elimination of the AR was
was the Council that
for
loJas
the
sense of the
consideration
residential
be
uses in
considered
zone
population density
The
TPAC
the items contained in TPAC's August 27th letter, Miss Ellinwood
calling the Council's ~ttention to the fact the slope policy con-
ordinance is not th~t adopted by the City through rresolution 43 in
and urged that when this matter is reconsidered by the Commission
a person thoroughly familiar ~lith Tiburon's slope policy make a presentation
to explain this important matter. She also asked that this item be indicated as
one of high priority on the Commission's list Drohan agreeing llith this request
completed
was recognized
tained in the
Novembe r 196L}
that
suggestions
of
s
September
lL:- ,
1967
letter
were then considered
Having
Housing Authority and ad hoc committee
Hinutes #12L~
City Council
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September
1967
./
"\
'1,
9(;7
the City Council
on
.__.~
~
At 12
10 A
.H.
September
19
1967
V.
the
ADJOUr~HENT
Chair declared
the meeting adjourned
At 11:45 P.M. the Chair declared the
Planning Commisnion appointments.
meeting adjourned
to Executive Sension to conside~
IV
Hiss El1imlood uan recognized thanking the Council, and particularly
the thorough attention given TPAC's recommendations at this meeting;
however, for the record that the uinest course would have been to act
as many problems as posnible before taking necond reading and adopting
ordinance. Strm]b~iclge extended hie compliments to the Lands and Development
mittee for the ~]orl~ they performed on the ordinance
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Com-
Drohan, for
stated,
inate
she
to elim
the
The Chair directed that
carrying out the intent
the City Hanager
of the Council's
":l::ite a
motion.
letter to
the Commission
ABSENT
COUNC ILlIEN
Bremer
NOES
counCILHEN
None
AYES
COUNCILHEN
Drohan
F.:lnning
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question on
the motion was called
f or and
unanimously passed
in perspective
Miss Ellimlood uas recognized asking
some urgency. Planning Commissioner
the Commisnion had other uork to do
if the motion
Harvey llas
he believed
couldn
recognized
they 't'lould
convey the need for
stating that while
take these matters
The City Attorney advised
with the consent of the
'uas stricken from the
it
maker
motion
t
Houle: not be necessary to make a
and seconder of the motion the
resolution, and
1.10rd "resolution'
Drohan
referring
sense of the
intended to
list of items
urgency for
being
them to
Council
refer
stated
to
that
inten~
the three motions m
ordinance SbCllld be w It was
as expresned by the Chair, that th items had not
to Council-initiated amendments but were to be included
passed on to the Commission as matters of priority and
take the action they deemed necessary insofar as amendments
in
to
this event
amend the
at a previous
"orrected.
ese
the
been
in the
meeting
Drohan aslced
added that if
conveyed
:-e cClsked
,"ith
it
this resolution
would be well
roense
to
Advisory Committee
citizens and related
Commission for their
~wved by Fanning
the po ints 't'lhich
the letter from
Geconded
have been
the Northwestern Pacific
letters of August 27
correspondence, and
information study and
be
recommendations
by Drohan, that
indicated alAe
a resolution
priority items
Railroad, the
and September
that these
be prepared adopting
and also attaching
Tiburon Peninsula
ll~, petitions
refe~rccl to
from
the
Planning
requirement from the firnt
being a 2 .l~ betHecn parking space
he noted that regional shopping center standards
based on 185 squa~e feet is 1-1/2 to
iO:'\lard and tha t
to 1 ratio as
1
draft this figure had
and floor area.
are 5 to 1 and
been 100,
For comparison
the County
l:linutes i112!;.
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1967
Hinutes iffr125 CITY COUNCIL 25 September 1967
CITY OF TIBURON
I. CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of Mayor John S. Hoffmire, Jr., Councilman Branwell D. Fanning called the
regular meeting of the City Council, City of Tiburon, State of California, to order at
8:05 P.M~ on September 25, 1967 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNC ILMEN : Bremer
Drohan (8:12 P.M.)
Fanning
Stra\~bridge
ABSENT: COUNe ILJ.vLEN : Hoffmire
EX OFFICIO: Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Richard H. Breiner, Deputy City Attorney
Ray W. Foreaker, Jr., City Engineer
Louis Brunini, Superintendent of Public Works
Russell Melquist, Assistant to the City Manager
111. ~PPROVAL OF MINUTES
~1oved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that Minutes #123 of September 11, 1967 and
Minutes #124 of September 13, 1967 be approved as submitted; unanimously passed.
IV. HEARINGS
ABAT~12NT OF NUISANCE, SLIDE AT ROCK HILL DRIVE
Max OE~ina, Owner
Resolution No. 168
By bill presented by Bremer dated September 19, 1967, it was the City Engineer's
reconLl1lendation that the owner hI!' .n~ been duly noticed and hearing set for this date
the Council act by resolution declaring a slide on the property of Mr. Max Oncina,
Rock Hill Drive, to be a public nuisance and be abated in accordance with Ordinance
No. 59.
The Chair declared the hearing open, noting the owner was not present.
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that Resolution No. 168 be adopted, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIBURON DECLARING THE LANDSLIDE ON THE
EAST SIDE OF ROCK HILL DRIVE, ASSESSORS PARCEL 39-151-28 and 30, TO BE A PUBLIC
NUISANC E.
The City Engineer noted the landslide is encroaching onto the traveled right-of-way
on Rock Hill Drive, blocking some 5 or 6' of the street, also that if the toe of the
slide were cleaned up, the slide could still be expected to continue down. He
stated the owner was notifed in August to clean up the slide by September 30 and
since no co~~unication has been received, public hearing had been set for this date
and the owner duly notified and property posted.
At 8:12 P.M., Drohan arrived at the meeting.
The Chair declared the public hearing closed. Question on the motion was called
for and unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNC ILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNC ILMEN : None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Hoffmire
ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE, DRAINAGE ON BLACKIE'S PASTURE
Assessor's Parcel 55-071-01 and 16
Thomas Connell et al and Anthony L. Connell
Vice Mayor Thomas E. Drohan now assumed the Chair, calling upon Bremer to present bill
dated September 19, 1967 carrying the City Engineer's request that, having set this
date for public hearing on the matter, the Council act by resolution to declare the
drainage ditch at Blackie's Pasture, owned by Thomas Connell et al and Anthony L.
Connell to be a public nuisance and abatement commenced in accordance with Ordinance
No 59
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Bremer
passed second reading and be adopted
that
Ordinance No
81
be considered
to have
Title was so read
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Hoffmire
NOES
COUNCIU1EN
None
Strawbridge
AYES
Moved by Strawbridge
unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
seconded by Bremer
Having passed first reading on September 11, 1967, an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TIBURON PROVmING FOR CITATION PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATION OF CITY
ORDINANCES now came before the Council for second reading and adoption. By bill
dated September 20, 1967, the City Manager noted the Public Services Committee had
recommended passage of the ordinance and that first the City Attorney
had been instructed to redraft and clarify in 4
that the ordinance be read by title only
on
language
reading
Section
CITATION PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES
Second Reading and Adoption
v
The Chair directed the City Manager to provide the owners with
continuance of the hearing.
ORDINANCES
... 'lII1Ina ry
nearby properties
Having received the assurance the property owner would proceed to remedy the nuisance
promptly, the Chair declared the hearing continued for 30 days and directed the City
Engineer to return a report to the Council within the next month setting out long-
range solutions to this drainage problem
written notice of the
present
next few
To the Chair's question, Mr.
immediate action requested on
alternative, long-range
months.
Connell
the
confirmed he would be willing to take the
assurance the City Engineer would be directed to
solutions for the Council's consideration within the
The City Engineer noted the State has a right-of-way over the Connell property and
there were some problems in a long-term solution inasmuch as there is a heavy silt
load upstream, water on the balance of the hillside causing this erosion which then
becomes the responsibility of the do~~nstream property owners--the State and the
Connells--to maintain. Commenting on Mr. Connell's statement that this burden would
increase with property development on the hill above, the City Engineer felt that
while the water load would increase, silt would decrease and the situation would
but that erosion control on private property would be a large part of
to improve
solution
tend
the
The Superintendent of Public Works was recognized explaining the short-range solution
would be to clean up the channel from Blackie's grave to Tiburon Boulevard; that the
State had promised to clean out the ditch north of the channel, as they did last
year; and the City would clean along Tiburon Boulevard to Mercury Drive, and beyond
as it needs to be.
Mr. Thomas Connell, one of the owners, was recognized stating that rather than a
short-term clean up lasting only four or five months, he felt the ,~hole problem of
drainage of this immediate area should be considered and overall remedies sought to
solve the problem, ~~hich he felt would only increase with added residential develop-
ment
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Fanning,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
DITCH OVER BLACKIE'S PASTURE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
that Resolution No. 169 be adopted, A
OF TIBURON DECLARING THE FILLED DRAINAGE
The Chair declared
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City Council
the public hearing open
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25 September
1967
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Bremer, that the sum of $9,000 be transferred from the
General Fund and $6,200 from the Capital Outlay Fund to the Contingency Fund to pro-
vide an opening balance in such fund of $28,055 unanimously passed
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
Hoffmire
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
for and unantmously passed
Fanning
Strawbridge
Question on the motion was called
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized stating that her concern of last year, at the
time such omnibus approval was before the Council, was addressed to the transfer
a $1,600 item to the General Fund which it had been understood was earmarked for
flood control to benefit the area from ~lhich the sum had been derived through
imposed through the Tiburon Sanitary District. The City Manager replied the
of $1,735 has been held inviolate, the implication being that only monies
for flood control ~lithin this area of benefit would be permitted
tax
fund
expended
of
To Fanning's request that the Council be provided with regular financial summaries
the City Manager stated that with the revision in the City's bookkeeping system, such
statements, including income and expense, would be made available at least quarterly
The Assistant to the City Manager stated a comparison l~ith last year's figures would
also be provided
In explaining the detail of the spread of the City Manager explained this
motion would grant the omnibus approval for as given last year, eliminating
the need to come before the Council for each necessary transfer, but in no event
could transfers to other funds be made exceeding the total demand on each fund with-
out separate authorization by the Council
resources,
transfers
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Fanning,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
that Resolution No. 169 be adopted
OF TIBURON APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
A
On behalf of the City Manager, Strawbridge presented bill dated September 18, 1967
carrying the City Manager's recommendation that the Council adopt a resolution
authorizing transfers of resources between funds as such resources accrue, in accord-
ance with the detail of the adopted budget, "Spread of Resources by Fund in Support
of Expenses". He noted further that in adopting such resolution, the Council should
also direct the transfer of $9,000 from General Funds and $6,200 from Capital Outlay
to provide the Contingency Fund with an opening balance of $28,055, as had been the
desire of the Council as expressed at the time of adopting the budget
SPREAD OF RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF EXPENSES
Resolution No 169
1967-68 AND TRANSFERS TO CONTINGENCY FUND
After brief discussion, the Chair directed
and Finance Committee for recommendation
this
dated September 19, 1967, the City Manager reported that State Assemblyman
Monagan, by letter of September 4, 1967, requested this City's support by way
resolution endorsing AJR 29 adopted by the Legislature memorializing Congress
to enact a workable and realistic tax sharing program in order to make more tax funds
available to the state and local governments.
By bill
Robert
of a
request referred to the Administration
GOVERNMENTAL TAX SHARING
State Legislature's AJR 29
VI
After further discussion, it was the sense
that the matter be continued to the next
to redraft language for this section to
RESOLUTIONS
of the Council, as directed by the Chair
meeting and the City Attorney be directed
remove any ambiguity.
The Deputy City Attorney that ~.,hile admittedly awkward the language of
Section 4 was intelligible followed precisely the language of the Penal Code
but for clarification he suggested the following clause be added after "thenll,
3rd to last line, 1st paragraph, "...the magistrate shall issue and have delivered
for execution a warrant for his arrest "
stated
and
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1967
Mrs. Mary Price
by the utilities
recognized asking if the expense for undergrounding was not borne
The Chair replied it was but the City had an interest in the
was
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Bremer, that in view of the City'
this matter that a representative should attend such conference and
recommendation be accepted
interest in
the City Manager
s
The City Manager in discussing
Engineer, it appeared content would deal
matters and it was suggested that the City Manager,
might represent the City. It was noted the $100 expense
been budgeted and would come from the Contingency Fund
stated that
the
s
the conference's program with the City
more with administrative than engineering
rather than the City Engineer
money had not previously
1,
treated. It was
be appropriated
ask......J
for
presented bill
be authorized
dated September
to attend
19,
conferen,....
the
CONFERENCE ON STATEWIDE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
A recess
The Chair directed the City Manager to prepare
the Council in approving the agreement
was declared
the meeting reconvening at 9:30 P.M
such
letter expressing the feelings
of
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Hoffmire
NOES
COUNC ILMEN
None
AYES
COUNC ILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Strawbridge
Question was
The Chair stated the
letter would also be
Counc il as
called for and the
apparent
sent
summarized by
motion
sense of the Council
to the County expressing
Strawbridge
't\1as
unanimously passed
that in voting for the motion,
the ambivalent feelings of the
Strawbridge stated he had ambivalent
control was a field preempted by the State
of another bureau was justified; further, that
matter of policing and it was his hope that a part
to dissemination of information also.
a
feelings on the matter as he felt narcotics
and wondered whether the expense of creation
narcotics control was not strictly a
of the program would be devoted
of the proposal, which had met
'" ,.".......4-y-wide police service. He stated
ontrol and as the City's police
he felt an affirmative
bureau
agency was
vote should be
some opposition when
that since its powers
not equipped
given in
Moved
the r.'
by Bremer,
ty Manager
seconded by Strawbridge,
s suggestions be accepted
that the Public Service Committee recommends
and a minute order adopted
the City County Services Committee of Marin County, Bremer presented
August 19, 1967 concerning that Committee's proposal for establishment of
a cooperative law enforcement bureau, noting that a revised draft of the joint powers
agreement now limited the undertaking to creation of a Drug Abuse Bureau. It was the
City Manager's recommendation that the County's proposal of September 11, 1967 be
approved, although recognizing that with the City's special contractual relationship
with the County Sheriff, it meant the City was, in essence, cooperating with itself;
and that while the existence of a guiding council might appear cumbersome, it was
probably the strongest assurance that the bureau would be engaged in the activities
prescribed under the agreement
On behalf of
bill dated
ESTABLISHMENT OF COOPE&\TIVE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
Draft of Joint Powers Agreement
VII
MINUTE ORDERS
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Hoffmire
NOES
COUNCILNEN
None
AYES
Ninutes 41125
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COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan,
-4-
Fanning
Strawbridge
25 September
1967
Mr. Duane Fedder was recognized asking whether this schedule was 30 working days or
4 calendar weeks Mr. Conrad replying it was based on a calendar month of 5 working
days per week
Mr. Emerson Best, Corinthian Island Association, was
to and from that Island would be handled, the City Engineer
make an off-ramp approach coming into either the parking lot
into the Corinthian yacht Club then going west and that adequate
posted
recognized asking how traffic
responding traffic would
entrance or backing
signing would be
The Chair asked if the PG&E would be willing to close down the job
if they found it would extend beyond that time. ~r. Conrad stated
this upon the City's request, but hoped if they were within one
that they would be permitted to finish. The Chair noted the
well aware of progress on the job and the merchants' desires
beyond that time
on November 15
they would do
week of completion
City Engineer would be
not to carry the work
Mr. Conrad added the undergrounding equipment would be placed during the October
November 15 period and wires placed and poles removed next spring
16-
Mrs. Nancy Frank, La Boutique shop, was recognized asking that the work be postponed
and also whether sidewalks would be torn up and how commercial vehicles could make
deliveries. Mr. Conrad replied the sidewalks would be torn up but the work would be
handled in such a way that both sides of the street would not be torn up at the same
time. He said there would be a box in front of her store but under normal circum-
stances, the hole would be dug and box placed the same day so no lengthy inconven-
ience was expected. As to Mrs. Frank's question whether the chain at Juanita Lane
couldn't be dropped to allow commercial vehicles access down Juanita Lane, the City
Engineer responded this was private property and would require the owner's cooperation
proposal
with
had been to do the work in November and
the City's request that the schedule be revised
so as not to run into the shopping period. It was also noted that if the
job were scheduled for January, rainy weather wouJd prolong the work over a much
longer period. Mr. Conrad stated they did not anticipate any difficulties in meet-
ing the I-month schedule but if serious problems developed the work could be shut
d~n
The Chair replied the
December and PG&E had
original
complied
Christmas
Mrs Dorothy
the merchants
their businesses
season
Culver, "Surprise~" shop, was recognized
will be cut off from the normal flow
and asked if this work couldn't
of
be done
expressing great concern that
traffic, seriously hampering
after the Christmas
The City Engineer explained the plan
tion of the job, and this plan was
emergency and commercial vehicles
to close the
endorsed by the
will be provided
street would enable
Fire Department
however
faster comple-
Access for
Mr. Richard Conrad,
in as large a crew
the job within a
vehicular traffic
the job as
provide
PG&E representative, was recognized explaining they would bring
as possible and as much equipment as needed in order to complete
month and that while Street would be closed
for the four they would make
Street merchants
painlessly as
pedestrian access
Main
week period
possible for Main
to all buildings
to regular
every attempt to finish
and customers and would
By bill dated September 15, 1967, the City Engineer stated the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company has now submitted a detailed plan of operation for the underground-
ing of electrical and telephone facilities on Main Street and in accordance with the
concern previously expressed by Main Street merchants, the work would on
October 16, 1967 and be scheduled for completion in one month
shopping period The City Engineer recommended that approval
to avoid
be given
to proceed
c onune nc e
the Christmas
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES ON
MAIN STREET
ABSENT
COUNC lLMEN
Hoffmire
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning,
Strawbridge
Question on the
administrative processes
the situation, Strawbridge
and planning directed by the
motion was called
and
adding
City
needed to be informed of the alternative ways
the utilities cannot proceed without the
for and unanimously passed
of handling
authority
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1967
Miss Ellinwood was recognized suggesting that if the
to proceed with discussions with Stone and Youngberg
to explore the possibility of temporary alleviation,
aware of drainage outlets formerly used and now covered over
relief in the drainage problem
City Manager were authorized
that the door also be kept open
stating old-time residents were
which might be of some
Mr. Davis stated he and his neighbors
inexpensive and easiest approach would
and the Cove outlet would tend to silt.
greatest concern but the majority of the
be a silting problem
felt
be
it was
to drain excess
Bremer stated the
engineers had felt
a political decision, and the most
waters into the Lagoon,
silting problem was of
this solution would not
The Chair replied the matter had been in Committee for some time and their recommenda-
tion for the Belvedere Cove route had been held in abeyance while waiting to hear
whether the railroad would consider a channel and ponding operation to Raccoon
Straits; that as of the last Council meeting, it was generally agreed that the rail-
road was not going to proceed with the canal plan, although this had not been
formalized by the railroad. Bremer confirmed the committee's recommendation was
still therefore the same--that the Belvedere Cove route be taken
Mr. Don Davis, #1 Belleview, was recognized asking whether
reached that the drainage problem would be handled through
and that the Raccoon Straits alternative had been abandoned
the conclusion had been
the Belvedere Cove outlet
Bremer stated that although he had asked if County staff might not be able to provide
the answers sought as to organization and financing, he had been advised the County
probably would not be interested in the matter. The City Manager confirmed the
question of financing was one in which expert advice was needed and even the
at this seek outside help. He noted this was not a
approval to request the firm to make
stage would
cation of funds but
request
a proposal to
for an
the two
County
allo-
c it ie s
By bill dated September 20, 1967, the City Manager and City Engineer recommended
that the firm of Stone and Youngberg be approached for a proposal on the best method
of financing and organizing a program of proposed drainage facilities, as last
discussed on September 11, 1967. It was noted that any agreement negotiated with
the firm would be subject to the of both Tiburon and Belvedere City Councils
and Belvedere's City Manager a similar proposal to that body on October
4
appro':,..'1l
would convey
DOWNTOWN DRAINAGE
Fanning noted
in having the
cate the
that in view of the long years of work by this community's citizens
site above Belveron Gardens selected for a high school, it would indi-
community has long been in favor of the issue, Mr. Souza adding it was
important that the proclamation emphasize the importance of passage of the bonds for
the benefit of the entire Tiburon Peninsula and he hoped the proclamation would be
publicly distributed
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Hoffmire
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
Fanning
Strawbridge
AYES
Moved by Strawbridge,
up a proclamation for
passed
COUNC ILMEN
seconded by Fanning,
the Mayor's signature
Bremer
Drohan
that the City Manager be directed to draw
endorsing this bond issue unanimously
Mr. Leo Souza was recognized speaking on behalf of bill dated September 20, 1967
which noted the coming election on October 10, 1967 when voters in the Tamalpais
Union High School District will have before them authorization of a $12,315,000 bond
issue, $6,922,000 of which will be for the construction of the Tiburon High School.
On behalf of the proponents Mr Souza strongly urged the Council to act in endorsing
this bond issue
SUPPORT OF TAMALPAIS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized asking if the new street lights would go in after
the undergrounding was done. The Chair asked the City Manager to bring this to the
attention of the Planning Commission since their committee was now considering suit-
able fixtures
IS SUE
The Chair directed the City Engineer to contact
tion for access by Juanita Lane and asked
concern as to meeting the calendar-month
Mr
the PG&E
sc hed u1e
Zelinsky to obtain his coopera-
to note the business community's
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1967
Parks and Recreation Commissioner George Ellman was recognized reiterating the
request that accepta~Lce of the lend be delayed until the trail system had been
Mrs. Polly Smith, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation
stating it was the Commission's intent in its Resolution No.
be delayed until the Commission had an opportunity to work out
system in which these lands would be involved, and further,
Bacheller, that all lands in existing Heath subdivisions be
a policy for acceptance of lands
Commission, was recognized
8 to ask that acceptance
trail
a connecting
on behalf of Commissioner
included in establishing
stated
T''''''uld
that
have to be ou
to the letter of v
1967 and the comments
any provisions
set
for maintenance of the
specifically before accepting
~ounty Parks and Recreation Director Joske,
he made concerning the land offered by
la nd ,
the
or any deed
Final Map
Mr. Kurt Heath
he would carry
the City time to
developer
these
was
open spaces two
review their policy on
recogniz ed
for
years
such
stating he
and
pay
acquisitions
had by a
the taxes
separate letter
in order
advised
to give
The Deputy City
paths, alleys and
for parks could be
Attorney confirmed
storm drains
withdrawn if
that
could not
not accepted
lands offered
be withdrawn ^~~e
in a
dedication
"'u~ offered
reasonable time
for streets,
but lands offered
The Chair noted there
whether the Planning
park lands for dedication,
care of improvements of the
were three areas for consideration the
Commission's review would be upheld, the
and the element of forming an assessment
road extending Sugarloaf to the adjacent
Moulin property
plan itself
question of
district
and
accepting
to take
By report of
acceptance of
the Council
the Development
the Final Map for
having come before
Administrator dated September 22, 1967,
El Marinero Subdivision Unit No. 1 now
the Planning Commission on September 5
the
came
1967
matter of
before
FINAL
Kurt
SUBDIVISION MAP
Heath Developer
EL
MARINERO UNIT
1f1
By request of Mr. Demaurex
the matter continued
y I 11,,,.--.8 UBD IVIS ION
expressed
APPLICATION FOR USE P~IIT TO ESTABLISH PAID(ING LOT ADJACENT
TO PARADISE DRIVE BETI~EEN TIBURON BOULEVARD AND MAR WEST
Weinberg and Demaurex et al Appellants
through
the City Manager
the Chair directed
. VII
The Chair directed that the City Manager open negotiations
and Youngberg, and ~sked the City Engineer to report at the
the short-range solutions to the problem which might be
the formerly-mentioned $10,000 project
APPEAL
with
next
considered
the firm of Stone
Council meeting on
reconsidering
Mrs. Mary Price Has
couldn't be cleaned
the City has twice
the matter was nm,}
approached
being dis~ussed
recognized
out to help
the
asking if a ditch against the
the drainage problem. The
railroad for permission
again with them
bank of Mar West
City Engineer responded
to clean this ditch and
The Chair suggested th8 next
and in authorizing the City
also note that short..term
Hana[;er
solutions
to discuss
should be
should be to
the
take note of Mr.
matter with Stone
reviewed
Davis remarks
and Youngberg
procedere
strongly urged
problem first; that
would be inconsistent with the
taken, existing holding basis
He urged the commitment be made noVl
mended by tile consulting engineering
Cou.ncil
although
overall
't'70uld
temporary measures would be
solution and if affirmative
1e filled by future development
and action taken to implement the
firm of McCreary-Koretsky
undertaken,
action weren
of
properties
plan recom-
they
t
pic ture,
the entire
The City Engineer
had been brought
the dra't-}back of
he
stated the
to his attention
not draining when
the
to give
outlet behind
but
the
as it
tide
the
't'1as
't'1as
bus stop
a tidal
in. So
utmost
drain
far as
consideration
mentioned by Miss
would
the
suffer
overall drainage
to solution of
Ell im-lood
from
The Chair
engineering,
cussed for a
replied
but
temporary
Stone
he \-lould
solution
and
like
Youngberg's
to reconsider
function would concern financing, not
the $10,000 allocation previously dis-
Ninutes 11125
City Council
-7-
25 September
1967
Miss Ellirn~ood was again recognized stating that in connection with improvement or
the stub end of Sugarloaf Drive, Mr. Heath had offered to improve 801 with the
understanding Mr. Moulin would improve the remaining 50 of the road, and noted the
Subdivision Ordinance requires that only one foot of the stub end be improved. The
Chair directed the City Engineer to confirm this point The City Engineer replied
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Hoffmire
NOES
COUNC Ill,tEN
None
AYES
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Fanning, that it is the intent of the City
accept this area dedicated for parks; unanimously passed
COUNCILHEN
Bremer
Drohan,
Fanning
Strawbridge
to
The Chair suggested that the City Engineer proceed to finalize the matters he must
resolve with the developer and perhaps incorporate Miss Ellinwood's suggestion in
his recommendations for approval. The City Engineer reiterated his certificate
and recommendation must contain precise language, and the Chair stated that he and
meet as a committee to resolve the question of park land acceptance
a recommendation could be made and the matter taken at the next meeting
Fanning
in order
,,,ould
that
Hiss
park
Rhodes
could
time
Ellinwood also asked
'" i th
if
easements offered in
replying not specifically,
be utilized for these trails
of accepting the map perhaps
there was a means of connecting the lands offered
other subdivisions, such as El Marinero #2, Mr.
and she suggested that if public utility easements
by writing into the offer of dedication at the
this might help solve the problem
Mr. Dean Rhodes, engineer representing the developer, explained the scenic
created a non-buildable area by setback lines on the properties themselves
were still in fee title to the separate lots and not open for trails
for
easements
and they
Miss Ellinwood ,,,as
offering that wasn
Manager replied there
utilities easements
recognized asking if
t the large 10-acre
\'1ere various
there was any dedication in the El
greenbelt area indicated on the map.
sec tions indi~:a.ting the "scenic" easements
Marinero
The
City
and
The Deputy City Attorney stated approval of the Final Map could not be given untIl
a certificate of the City Engineer were presented and the matter, therefore, was
not before the Council. The City Engineer stated the matters he would resolve with
the developer would take only a few days but the certificate to come before the
Council would have to state whether park lands were or were not accepted. The City
Manager urged the Council to recognize that a decision at this time would have to
recognize the underlying financial responsibility for the trails if the land were
accepted
acceptance
would have
proced ure
but if
to come
assessment
be fore the
financing were used and
could be followed and he could
district procedure were
City
Drive presented no
be by conventional
no assessment district created
make his recommendation for
used resolution of inte~
a
The City Engineer stated the bond for improvements to Sugarloaf
problem but he was concerned whether the subdivision bond would
financing; that if private
the normal
As to the provision for improving the stub end of Sugarloaf Drive, as stipulated in
the Planning Commissionls motion for approval, Mr. Heath was recognized and
reiterated his agreement to assume the improvements to the water tank site. The
Deputy City Attorney stated this commitment would need to be evidenced by posting
of bond. Mr. Heath asked whether this might not be included in the subdivision bond
the City Manager and City Engineer confirming two separate bonds would be involved.
Mr. Heath stated he would be willing to place a deed in escrow with the City for the
lands offered for parks
As far as forming an assessment
assigned to study the 1913 and
they would recommend to the
objections to the 1913 Act
He stated this
district, the Chair stated the ad hoc committee
1911 Municipal Bond Acts had come to the conclusion
Council that they go ahead with assessment districts
having been overcome by some changes in legislation
presentation would be made at the next Council meeting.
The City Engineer set forth the procedural
Map stating that normally the Council would
Engineer and Planning Commission had
to give as there
inspection fee
were several
completion of
requirements sti"
the subdivision
in accepting a Final
map until both the City
which he was not prepared
such as the subdivision
improvement bond
coordinated over the
Minutes #125
City Council
two El
Marinero
subdivisions
-8-
25 September
1967
Approved by the City Council
on
City Clerk
At 12:05 A.M
September 26
1967
the Chair declared the meeting adjourned
At 11:45 P.M., the Chair declared the
to discuss present litigation matters
XII
ADJOURNMENT
meeting adjourned to
Executive Session in order
XI
~liss Ellinwood was recognized asking that immediate steps be taken to cut down the
unsightly anise weeds growing in the Tiburon area and that the railroad be asked to
out their yard and right-of-way and that the Public tlorks Department mow dOt~n anise
the City's right-of-way to the paved portion along Tiburon Boulevard, and private owners
be encouraged to eliminate the overgrowth of anise on their properties. The Chair asked
the Superintendent of Public tlorks to take note of the request and directed that a letter
be written to the railroad as requested
EXECUTIVE SESSION
high,
clean
on
Anise Removal
X
UESTIONS
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Hoffmire
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Strawbridge
be approved unanimously passed
COUNC ILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Strawbridge
that Register of
Claims
Nos
37
and 38
Register of Claims
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Fanning, that the August, 1967 reports of the
Tiburon Police and Sheriff Station, Department of Urban Development, Superinten-
dent of Public tvorks and financial reports other than Register of Claims be
approved as submitted unanimously passed
Nos
37
and 38
TIBURON POLICE AND SHERIFF STATION
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TREASUP~R, ASSISTANT MANAGER - Financial
Month of August 1967
Reports
IX
Mr. Heath stated he would agree to a continuance to the next Council meeting, and
asked if the assessment procedure might not be set up by that t~e. The Chair
directed the matter continued to the next meeting, and asked Mr. Heath to invite
the financial consultant who had discussed assessment district procedures to be
present at that meeting
REPORTS
he was to receive a bond from Mr. Heath assuring his participation in the road
when improved and Mr Heath confirmed his offer would extend only to the old
property line
Hinutes #125
City Council
-9-
25 September
1967
Title having been so read,
ordinance be considered to
it was moved by Bremer, seconded
have passed first reading
by Fanning, that
unanimously passed
the
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
Strawbridge
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
Fanning
..
AYES
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Fanning
unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
that the ordinance be read by
Hoffmire
title only
By bill dated September 29, 1967, an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF TIBURON PROVIDING FOR CITATION PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES now
came on for reintroduction and first reading, having first been introduced on
September 11, 1967 and returned to the City Attorney for redrafting and clarifica-
tion of language in Section 4
CITATION PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES
Reintroduction and First Reading
V
The Chair directed the appeal continued, as requested by Appellants, and asked the
Lands and Development Committee to meet with the interested parties and Staff on
October 16, 1967.
ORDINANCE
Drohan stated he would ask Mr
to be present at such meeting
V. A. {volfe,
which Drohan
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
suggested be held October 16,
Company
1967
Mr. Matthew Weinberg, representing the subject property owners, was recognized
stating in view of a prospective meeting being arranged between appellants, the
City Manager, City Attorney and committee representatives of Council, they would
agree to a continuance of the appeal with the hope that an understanding might
be reached, pending litigation disposed of, and a desirable development plan for
the downtown area worked out by the several property owners
APPLICATION FOR USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH PARKING LOT
ADJACENT TO PARADISE DRIVE BETWEEN TIBURON BLVD AND MAR {vEST
Weinberg and Demaurex et aI, Appellants
There being no objection
1 under "Appeals".
the Chair directed
the order of
business suspended
to take
Item
Moved by Bremer,
1967 be approved
IV
seconded by Fanning, that Minutes
as submitted unanimously passed
SUSPENSION OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
#125 for the meeting of September 25
III
Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Robert I. Conn, City Attorney
Ray :'-1. Foreaker, Jr., City Engineer
Phil V. Scott, Development Administrator
Louis Brunini, Superintendent of Public Works
Russell Melquist, Assistant to City Manager
Sam Shapero, City Treasurer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EX
OFF Ie 10
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
Strawbridge
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
PRESENT
COUNCILMEN
The regular meeting of the
to order by Mayor John S
Council Chambers
II
City Council
Hoffmire Jr.
ROLL CALL
City of Tiburon, State of California,
at 8:07 P.M. on October 9 1967 in the
was called
City Hall
I
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
11126
CITY OF TIBURON
CITY
COUNCIL
9 October
1967
Minutes /1126
City Council -2- 9 October 1967
AYES: COUNCILMEN Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire
NOES: COUNCILMEN None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN Strawbridge
VI. RESOLUTIONS
COMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND TIBURON PENINSULA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Resolution Nos. 170 and 171
By bill dated September 28, 1967, Drohan presented resolution, prepared as directed
by the Council on September 18, 1967, commending the Planning Commission for their
efforts towards the evolution of the City's first comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
and naming the present and past Commissioners who had served during the several years
of work.
On behalf of the Lands and Development Committee, Drohan moved, seconded by Fanning,
that Resolution No. 170 be adopted, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TIBURON COMMENDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE OCCASION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE
FIRST COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNC ILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNC ILMEN: Strawbridge
By bill dated September 28, 1967, Drohan then presented a similar resolution in
commendation of the Tiburon Peninsula Advisory Committee, and its predecessor
organizations, for their interest and assistance in the evolution of this ordinance.
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Fanning, that Resolution No. 171 be adopted, A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIBURON COMMENDING THE TIBURON PENINSULA
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR ASSISTANCE; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNC ILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Strawbridge
VII. SUSPENSION OF ORDER OF BUSINESS
Noting the presence in the audience of many persons interested in Item 6 under "Minute
Orders", the Chair directed the order of business suspended to take this item.
AtrrHORIZATION TO PROCEED T.JITH ENGINEERING, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
By bill dated October 3, 1967, the City Manager's and City Engineer's recommendation
that authorization be extended to commence engineering work on four authorized street
improvement projects was put before the Council.
The City Engineer explained the background of the projects and the requirements of
the two gas tax funds by which they are financed, noting the projects are already
budgeted and this authorization was only to proceed with required engineering.
Project 68-P-l1 - Widening of Espet~nza Street: The City Engineer explained this
project calls for the widening and improving by curbs, gutters and sidewalk of the
north side of Esperanza Street, of which $950 of the total $7,000 budget is for
engineering.
A motion by Bremer, seconded by Fanning, to commence preliminary engineering work
on this project as well as 68-P-12, Extension of Esperanza Street to Mar West, was
duly withdrawn by maker and seconder in order to take vote on the projects separately
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Fanning, that the City Manager and City Engineer be
authorized to commence preliminary engineering for Project 68-P-l1; unanimously passed
AYES: COUNCILMEN Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire
NOES: COUNC ILMEN None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN Strawbridge
Hr.
that Linda Vista
and providing th
on that street
Kenneth Lamott was recognized
heRd been
is
permitted
connecting road would
stating he owned property in th
to be put in as a 20' rather ~
only increase the existing
subject
+-han l~O'
area
road,
traffic hazard
Bremer indicated the Council would not
street on residents who did not want it
the
more
Hr. Elmo de
parcel
there
homes
was
were in
in his area on Vista del
and asked that consideration be
where
route now discussed
homem.,ners
fully
no vacant
Martini w~s recognized
developed and
lots
give'"
money
wish
stating the property east of Mr. McDonogh"s
City would have to acquire an entire parcel as
under discussion. He stated that the 14
were as susceptible to fire dangers
this as there were places other than
providing greater protection to
to authorize a project imposing a
just
area
spent
The City Manager
interested in having
ditions they ignored
stated it
access
the
Has his
to this
one-~'lay street
understanding the Tiburon Fire Department was
area opened up, and while under emergency con-
it was still a difficult area to serve
Mr.
parce 1
the lot
Milton McDon03h was
through ~\'hich
and did not
tl:
said
't\7 ant
GG recognized stating he and his
ro~d would pass; that they intended
their property confiscated.
brother owned the
to further build on
proville
traffi,c to
HOt'.ld c~2tc:
He stQtecl
s 0:''::=
ye c:u:- s
C1 n e~:
return
the project
ago t~nd
it Oilto
to l:a r
apt>arently 't'las
Par2dise Drive
East
pro jec t ~\7ere
was advanced
last project proposed a connecting
that structures in this vicinity
the road, and the engineering work
justified and where such land would
as of the Golden View Heights
to give relief for Linda
as a means for Paradise
part
intended
as well
Pro iect G8-P-,~: The City
street between Linda Vista
Pa.radise
of property to construct
nnine if the
Enc.ineer
and
stated the
Drive
Complying
and taken
with the sense of tDe Council,
follm7in3 discussion on Item 5
the Chair directed the discussion continued
Downtown Drainage on the agenda
Bremer stated b~ could not vote on this project until the drainage matter
resolved, notin::: tl1at if it uere the philosophy not to spend $10,000
drainc:.ge solutio:1 he could see no benefit in a $7,560 expenditure
sideualk
for
for an
l'1ere
an interim
interim
As to the City
five years ::....,lay,
discussions h81d
for such ~mprove~cnt
Engin2er
tl12 Cr_<1
i'lith Nr
s
ir
CO:'.....L:~nt that Tiburon Boulevard
asked the City Engineer to
Al&n S Hart Division of
improvements were probably
confirm with Mr. Ben Farlatti
Highways concerning scheduling
Bremer questio3ed
which 1;>1oulcI be
City Engineer
T.~h2 n
\vork
ty of spending
Boulevard t'las
not
expected
this amount for an interim sidewalk
redone. To Fanning's question, the
to be accomplished until next spring
Rroie~t 6G~r:_ll: this project proposed construction of a
side't,}alk from the Street along the northeast side of Tiburon
Boulevard. E~ ~tc.tcd the budgeted for $7,560, was not adequately funded
to make this fit into wha~cver ultimately done to Tiburon Boulevard and because
the area is 1::>1':' tLe s iclcT'j",11:: 't1ould on occas ion be unindated
The City
'I'ibut"c:l
I:i.1[;ieeer
Loc:.;? to
1.-)1-0 jcc t,
\las
stated
r'~a in
The
for
Chair t:ie:l d.:_''c0J:: L2,:l th2 C7_ty I~:1n,,'<:;,~r to have this matter placed on the agenda
the ne;,~t l'e=,~1,1 ~:r r;~2e tins of tl1e Planning Conuniss ion
ABSEtlT
CODr:c I},~
.!
Strc.,.;rb:- J_C1;;e
NOES
cou~\c IT2.":~~H
Hone
AYES
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Fanning, that the
COinmence preliminary en~ineering work on Project
Street to Kar tkst, with the condition precedent
favor of this p~rticulnr project unanimously passed
COUl~CILMSN
Bre~er
Drohnn
Fanning
Hoffmire
City Engineer be
68-P-l2,
that the
authorized to
Extension of Esperanza
Planning Commission is
in
projec t 68-p-12
extension of Esperanza
an to
opportunity express
downto~n develop~ent.
Fanning objected
Street to
to authorizing engineering on Project 68-p-l2,
Mar West, without giving the Planning Commission
themselves on the project as to how it fit into proposed
Minutes 1t126
City Council
-3-
9 October
1967
The City Manager stated monthly financial statements
beginning at the next regular meeting
will
be provided the Council
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN:
Strawbridge
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNC ILMEN
13remer
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Question on the motion
In the
report on
in total
why
not
the amount
show on page
valuation of personal
brief question period following, the Chair asked Manager to further
several items to which Council had draun attention $100 difference
rental obligations, shown on page 10 as $6,900 and on page 13 as $7,000;
of actual expenditures for Gas Tax Funds l86.l(a) and l86.l(b) did
8 an estimate construction costs; and why assessed
property showed a $45,630 decrease from last
't\1as called
for these
page 15
for and unanimously passed
the City
A
year
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Bremer, that
financial statements of the City of Tiburon
prepared by Sleezer & Eckhoff be accepted
the report on the examination of
for the year ended June 30 1967
the
By bill dated October 4, 1967, the Chair put before the Council the annual audit
report prepared by Sleezer & Eckhoff for the year ended June 30, 1967, with the
Administration and Finance Committee's recommendation that the report be accepted
ANNUAL AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
1966-67
A recess
~\1as dec lared
the meeting reconvening at
9 : 4l~
P.M
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN:
Strawbridge
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Question on the motion
The Chair asked that these suggestions be submitted
through proper channels for consideration. To
whether Staff was instructed other
were and the latter
uas
to examine
suggestions could be
called
for and unanimously passed
to the City Administration
the City Manager's question as to
projects, the Chair responded they
considered submitted
Mrs.
urging
from its
Louise
these
Assistant City Clerk and resident of the area, was recognized
earmarked for the neighborhood's use be used to open Mar East
intersection 'tJith Paradise Drive to Linda Vista Lane
Hirata
funds
Mr. David Teather was recognized
City's property in his area
the
suggesting the funds
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Fanning, that Project 68-p-14 be vacated and that the
$14,100 budget allocation thereto assigned be redirected t~]ard some other more
suitable project to be presented at a future Council meeting in time so that appli-
cable 186 Gas Tax funds will not be lost to the City
be used to trim
trees
on
Fire Chief Franklin Buscher was recognized, speaking to the Fire Department
request that the extension of Linda Vista be kept open to provide access to
fighting equipment. The City Engineer stated the matter of extending Linda
had been dropped since it did not qualify for gas tax funds, and the matter now
being discussed concerned a connecting street between Linda Vista and Paradise
Drive
s
fire
Vista
Mr. McDonogh was again recognized suggesting the money
spent to provide sidewalks along Paradise Drive
Drohan
ing street,
should be put
stated that
and if
so allocated could be
as the residents of the area were opposed to the connect-
were satisfied there was no fire hazard the project
Mrs. Nikki Lamott was recognized stating that although fire hydrants uere located
on Linda Vista, hoses had ~till been brought down from Paradise Drive in answering
a fire call in the past
Mr. David Teather,
proposed connecting
re s ic1ent
street
Hinutes :ff:126
City Council
of the
subject
-I.:. -
area
was recognized objecting to
9
October
1967
the
Mr. Kurt Heath was
the firm of Nichols,
tion of such procedure
recognized suggesting Mr. Harold
Rogers and Hamilton, 1;'1ork uith
E. Rogers, Jr.,
the City Manager
attorney with
in the prepara-
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
Stra\\7bridge
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Noved by
approval
a combination of
put together, with
policy into effect
COUNC ILMEN
Drohan
of the
Bremer
seconded by Bremer, that the City adopt as a general policy the
use of assessment districts for financing subdivisions, to include
the Improvement Acts of 1911 and 1913, and ask the City Staff to
what guidance they need a written procedure for putting this
unanimously passed
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
Mr. Allan Littman, Planning Commissioner, 1;'13S recognized asking whether such bonds
would affect the credit of the City should it later wish to issue municipal bonds
Mr. Assaf responding improvement bonds 1;\7ould in no way affect the City's bonding
capacity
Mr Assaf then explained what responsibilities
in seeing the improvements were completed
and controls the City
Mr. Paul Dumont, First California Company, San Francisco, was
firm had agreed to purchase the bonds pertaining to Mr. Heath
of par, which he agreed was higher than most of the state now
the lack of such bonds coming out of Marin County
1;'lould exercise
recognized
s subdivision at
but due probably
stating his
95%
to
The City Manager questioned whether in the present market a 75% encumbrance was
realistic, Mr. Assaf replying the bond house 1;\7ould like to see as Iowan assessment
as possible and in the p~esent market he felt somewhere between 33% and 44% would
apply
Mr.
the
Kurt Heath was recognized stating that ,~hen a bond house underwrites the issue
money transmitted to the City can then draw interest to the City's benefit
Mr. Assaf was recognized and in his presentation stated state laws permitting
financing of subdivision improvements which will become public upon completion
have been subject to many amendments since the 1962 legislative report and, further
that supervision by the City can eliminate any misappropriation of funds for which
these acts had previously been criticized. He then outlined the procedures of the
two Acts under discussion, the Council questionning Mr. Assaf on procedural matters
including the obligations and costs to the City in servicing these assessment
districts
On behalf of the Lands and Development Committee, Drohan presented bill dated
September 29, 1967 stating the Committee had met with Staff, one developer who pro-
poses to use this method of funding and an attorney specializing in assessment
district proceedings; that the Committee's original recommendation, based on a
legislative report prepared in 1962, had been amended since they found that many
of the devices being used to circumvent the intent of the three improvement bond
acts had been outl~~ed by subsequent legislation. He stated Mr. Philip Assaf,
prominent attorney in this field, would make a short presentation on the legal
and procedural aspects of the 1911 and 1913 Imp~ovement Bond Acts, the Committee
having since discarded consideration of the 1915 Act
USE OF ASSESSMENT
DISTRICTS FOR FINANCING PUBLIC
DEVELOPMENT
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
S tra~"bridge
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
4YES
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Drohan, that the Mayor be authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City to establish the new Position No 48 unanimously
passed:
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Fanning
Hoffmire
By bill dated September 29, 1967, the Chair stated that because of the approval of
an additional Deputy Sheriff position, it would be necessary to execute an agree-
ment amending the Master Service Agreement between the City and County of Marin
AMENDMENT TO
Hinutes /1126
City Council
MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF l-fARIN
-5-
9 October 1967
In discussing the amount
the sense of the Council
tax monies
of gas tax funds applicable to this joint project, it was
that as much work as possible be accomplished under gas
Drohan asked if this
10, the Chair suggested
could not wait until after
to take its action
meant the matter would be
that they be requested
the Commission's
before
to
next
regular
the
consider
ita nd
meeting
Commission on October
felt the Council
in early November
Moved by Fanning, seconded by Drohan, that the City Engineer be authorized to
proceed to do preliminary engineering on Project 68-P-13, Sidewalk on Tiburon
Boulevard, and as is so doing, to incorporate into it the possibilities of
an interim to drainage system, as outlined in bill dated October 3
is to be remanded to the Planning Commission
1967; in the
for their comments
he
solution
meantime,
and
the
the matter
cons ideration
The Chair
'Hish to look
Mr. Littman
asked
at
proposed
responded he
Planning Commissioner
the
interim
believed they
Littman
solution
if he felt the Commission
before the Council acted,
would and stated they would meet
t'lould
to which
October 10
suggested
together
Fanning agreed that
felt this temporary
the
proposed
such "interim'
re 1 ie f
solution might be in use of
should be accomplished as quickly
sidewalk and interim drainage proposal
a long time and
as possible. He
might be considered
Drohan stated he
would place the
some ac tion be
had also
matter on
taken promptly on
talked with the
their earliest
a
Commission Chairman and learned
agenda, but he expressed concern
possible interim drainage solution
they
that
Bremer stated that since the last meeting the City Manager was authorized
to commence negot~ations with a financial as to the most feasible method of
funding a comprehensive drainage plan, he had talked with Planning Commission
Chairman Rettig and it tJas generally agreed the Commission would look into the
drainage solution for the dm~ntown area as part of its overall responsibility in
creating a downtmln plan. Based upon the assumption that negotiations with Stone
and Youngberg are still "in the mill" and since the City is not absolutely com-
mitted to the Belvedere Cove outlet, he suggested the matter be remanded to the
Planning Commission in coordination with the steps already taken by the Council
and its committee. He stated this would not be giving up the Council's jurisdic-
tion in the matter, and it t'lould be kept in mind this is a high priority item on
which the Council would be moving. He suggested the Commission be supplied with
copies of resolutions and statements of the matter concerning drainage to brief
them on progress to date
at which
firm
1967,
an 18
of the
~-lindjammer
installation
tides go dmJn.
he bus station on
project could be
City Engineer's report on the
vicinity of the firehouse
railroad parking lot
Restaurant, for
'-lould not drain
He stated that
Tiburon
L'educed
to
DOHNTOt.J'N
It
at
to
was
t'lhich
the nex t
DRAINAGE
the
the
senSe of
ma t te l.~
regu1.ar
the Council
uould be
COl:l1cil
that this
continued.
meeting as
request be made
The Chair directed the
requested by the developer
formally at the meeting
matter continued
proceedings.
attorney for
pertaining
not~ consider
Hr. Kurt
Harinero
Heath
Unit
to
"\Jas
No. 1
assessment
naming 1'1:;:-
recognized asking that
Subdivision be continuec
district
Roge rs as
EL ~~RINERO FINAL MAP
Kurt Heath, Developer
Hr Rogers 't'las
on the practical
the City of Mill
be willing to answer
recognized, expressing his willingness to work with
problems involved in establishing such standards.
Valley had recently established such procedures and
the questions that might arise
the City Manager
Hr. Assaf added
would probably
Hinutes 41126
City Council
-6-
9 October
1967
the City Council
c~~3
I ~,
'*' ~.
THE CITY
,0"\
'--"1"'" (
1967
Approved by
on
('"
/~
~~. -- ~ ~ ----
----
City Clerk
At
12:05 A
H.
October
10,
1967
the Chair declared
the
meeting adjourned
At 11:47 P.M., the Chair declared
Planning Commission appointments
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
the meeting adjourned
to
Executive Session
to discuss
x
There being no objection, the Chair directed that as in the
"ill recognize Coast Guard Appreciation Day on October 21
EXECUTIVE SESSION
preceding year
1967
the City
Coast
Moved by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, and unanimously passed that the bid of Marin
Dodge, Inc be accepted in the amount of $2,623.97 for purchase of a 1968 Dodge Coronet
police car
Guard A
reciation Da
Police Car
Moved by Fanning, seconded
Administrator's report for
IX
by Drohan, and unanimously passed that the Development
the month of September 1967 be accepted
UESTIONS
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTP~TOR
Moved by Fanning, seconded
Police and Sheriff Station
by Drohan, and
s report for September
unanimously passed that the
1967 be accepted
Tiburon
TIBURON POLICE AND
SHERIFF STATION
VIII
REPORTS
ABSENT
COUNC ILNEN
Strawbridge
NOES
COUNC ILMEN
None
AYES
COUNC ILMEN
Bremer
Drohan
Funning
Hoffmire
Question on the motion
Mr. Fred Hannahs was recognized urging
implemented as quickly as possible.
lIas
ca lIed
for and unanimously passed
thai:
Mr. Fred Nantegani t~as recognized agreeing this
called attention to recent work by the Division
grade along Tiburon Boulevard causing water to
The City Engineer agreed to look into this
the interim
solution t'1as
of Highways
drain back
problem
solution proposed be
urgently needed
which has raised
toward his prope~ty
and
the
Fire Chief Buscher,
Fire District spoke
Mr George Drejis and N~.
in favor of the proposed
Charles Estudi110, on behalf
interim drainage solution
Hinutes 4/126
City Council
-7-
9 October
of the
1967
.~
The City Manager explained this action had been taken pursuant to provisions of
Ordinance No. 59, as amended by Ordinance No. 77, after he had been informed by
the City Engineer on the afternoon of October 12, 1967 that a fence was being
erected on subject property. He had been contacted at his home, since this was a
legal holiday for the City offices, and first asked the City Engineer whether the
fence was being built on the public right-of-way, the City Engineer stating he
could not so verify on visual examination and without benefit of maps. The City
Manager stated he then asked the Deputy Sheriff on duty to go to the site and ask
the workmen or contractor to cooperate with the City to the extent of ceasing
construction of the fence until a determination could be made and until such time
as a building permit was applied for. The workman advised he had been told by the
contractor employing h~ that he might be stopped, but he was not to stop. The
officer on the scene told the workman he could continue until his shift ended at
4:30 P.M., after which he was to stop work until such t~e as the building permit
was obtained. At 9:00 P.M. that evening, the City Manager was advised at his home
that the fence was still being constructed and he, in company with two Councilmen,
came to the site, observed that work was continuing and one of the owners, Mr.
Walters, was present with the workman, Edward Charles Nissen. The City Manager
ordered work ceased, and this was apparently complied with, no further work having
since been accomplished.
Mr. Philip E. Diamond, attorney at lau, was recognized and stated he represented
and stipulated he was appearing on behalf of all of the owners of the property in-
volved and on behalf of all of the persons named in the Order to Show Cause issued
by the City. Mr. Diamond requested permission to have a Certified Shorthand
Reporter present and the Chair granted permission with the understanding, however,
that the official record of the hearing and of the proceedings would be the Minutes
of the City Clerk, and not any transcript that might be produced by the reporter
retained by Mr. Diamond. Mr. Diamond stipulated that the court reporter would pro-
duce copies of the transcript for the City, if desired, at the City's own expense.
The City Manager verified by certification of October 13, 1967 that he had on that
date, pursuant to Ordinance No. 59, as amended by Ordinance No. 77, issued, properly
posted and noticed an order to show cause to the following owners of subject pro-
perty: Western Title Insurance Company, 266 Bush Street, San Francisco; Mr. Michel
Y. W. Demaurex, Mr. C. Marshall Walter, Mr. J. Quetnick and Mr. Matthew B. Weinberg
of 957 Russ Building, San Francisco; and Michel Demaurex & Associates c/o Landels,
Ripley, Gregory & Diamond 19th Floor Russ Building San Francisco.
The Chair announced the purpose of the meeting was to hold public hearing on abate-
ment proceedings ordering the owners of the real property located on the southerly
side of Paradise Drive bett~een Main Street and Mar West Street in the City of
Tiburon to show cause why a fence erected on that site on October 12, 1967 should
not be abated as a public nuisance. The Chair declared the hearing open.
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE
Fence along Paradise Drive between Main
M. Demaurex, M. Weinherg J Quetnick
Resolution No. 172
Street and
M. Walters
Har ~'lest Street
et al
~o~)crt
Ph i 1 T
III
HEARING
EX
OFFICIO
,\BSENT
COUNC ILNEN
Fanning
Bremer
Drohan
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
PRESENT
COUNC IU1EN:
II
Pursuant to notice duly given on October 16, 1967, a special meeting of the City Council,
City of Tiburon, State of California, was called to order by Mayor John S. Hoffmire, Jr.
at 8:10 P.M on October 19 1967 in the City Hall Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
I
CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
11127
CITY
CITY COUNC IL
OF TIBUrrON
19 October
1967
The Chair then inquired whether there were any
owners of the said real property. Mr. Diamond
and he would present the case on behalf of the
Mr. Diamond to proceed with the
to present
protests on behalf of
t~as recognized, stating
respondents. The Chair
presentation of any evidence or argument
the respondent
there was,
then directed
he wished
Motion by Drohan, seconded by Bremer
duly withdrawn by maker and seconder
to declare the fence a public nuisance
't-1as
to, or approved
he zoning law
He then cited Section 23 of the Zoning Ordinance which provides, in part, that
building or structure set up, erected, constructed...or maintained...contrary
provisions of (the zoning ordinance) shall be and the same is hereby declared
unlawful and a public nuisance..." The City Manager stated the land in question was
located in a C-P zone, and the provisions of the zoning ordinance applicable to
erection of improvements in such a zone had not been complied with
'Any
to the
to be
The City Manager stated that Tiburon Ordinance 49, Tiburon's building ordinance,
incorporates the Uniform Building Code and the latter states, in part, in Chapter 3
Section 301, that no building or structure shall be constructed in the City without
first obtaining a building permit. The City Manager then read the definition of the
't~ords "building" and "structure", as defined in the ordinance. He next cited Section
16 of Ordinance 5, the Zoning Ordinance of the City in effect at the t~e the fence
was erected and on the date the order to show cause was issued, which sets forth the
requirement that under the circumstances of the instant case, a building permit was
required, as was Planning Commission approval of the drawings and plans of the pro-
posed work or improvement. In addition to Section 16, the City Manager stated the
fence was located within a distance of 300' from the right-of-way of State Highway
131 (Tiburon Boulevard), and that Section 17 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a
building permit for any building or structure or other improvement erected within
a distance of 300 feet from the right-of-way of any State Highway and that such per-
mit be accompanied by drawings or sketches, all of which are to be submitted to the
Planning Commission for approval. The City Manager stated the provisions of Sections
16 and 17 of the Zoning Ordinance had not been complied with
The Chair then directed that a photograph of the subject fence
Manager, be accepted and marked Exhibit 1
submitted by
the City
He certified to the Council that no building permit has been applied for
paid and no plans or specifications submitted for the subject fence
no fees
The City Manager ~tated the fence was built on the south side of Paradise Drive at
a point at the end of Tiburon Boulevard at its juncture with Main Street and extend-
ing southeast along Paradise Drive to Mar tiest; that some 450' to 500' of fence was
built from the Tiburon Boulevard-Paradise Drive juncture, and another 130' segment
extending in the other direction from Mar West. He stated the Building Inspector
has advised the fence is in excess of 6', constructef. of 4X4 posts with 2X8" stringers
or horizontal boards between the posts are set in holes back-filled with dirt
and no concrete laid to
them,
secure them.
Ninutes fi127
City Council
-2-
19 October 1967
Mr. Diamond next called Mr.
as one of his witnesses Mr
then examined
J. Quetnick, 530 Darrel Road
Quetnick was duly sworn at
Hillsborough, California
Mr Diamond's request and
asked by
the City
Attorney.
There were no questions
~Ir. Diamond concluded his examination of the Development Administrator and next
called Mr. Fred Mantegani, 879 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California, as a 'litness
for respondents. Mr. Mantegani was sworn at lIre Diamond's direction, and was then
examined by Mr. Diamond. Mr. Mantegani stated that some two months ago he had had
a luncheon conversation with Mr. Marshall ~lalter, one of the respondents, and had
subsequently visited the City offices to seek information as to whether a building
permit was required for erection of a fence under 6' on his property, it being Mr.
Mantegani's recollection that the Development hdministrator advised no permit would
be required for a fence of this height
of this
wi tne s s
Mr. Diamond then questioned the Development ^dministrator on the second application
being Permit #291, describing for the record the plans which indicated a circular
enclosure between 51 and 5'6" high enclosing a concrete slab on which garbage cans
were placed. Mr. Diamond also requested that one set of these plans and dr~lings,
dated October 28, 1966 and prepared by the architectural firm of Royston, Hanamoto,
Mayes and Beck, Job #6468, be accepted and marked Respondent's Exhibit D. The Chair
asked Mr. Diamond how these plans could be copied for the record, Mr. Diamond stating
that copy of same could be omitted as an exhibit to the minutes at this tUne
Having returned to the hearing room, the Development then handed to
Mr. Diamond the plot plan and a Kodacolor picture of structure represented by
Pe~it #301, and Mr. Diamond resumed his questioning concerning the processing of
this permit, it being established that through clerical error, the height of the
fence was recorded as 6' rather than its actual 12'. The Kodacolor picture was
accepted and marked Respondent's Exhibit C, Mr. Diamond agreeing to accept a Xerox
copy in lieu of the original for the purposes of this record
Administrator
the
The City Attorney briefly questioned the witness, and announced he had no further
questions. Mr. Diamond then advised he had further questions of the witness and he
accordingly, requested and the Chair granted permission to re-open his examination
of the Development Administrator. Reference was made to two building permits that
had been issued for the erection of fences--one for a fence located at 3 Seafirth
Lane and one for a fence erected at 1600 Mar 11est Street, being Permits #301 and
#291 respectively. Mr. Diamond requested that the Development Administrator be
directed by the Chair to proceed to the City offices and obtain these plans and
return with them to the hearing room so Mr. Diamond could put further questions
him on these plans. The Chair granted the request and declared a short
afford the witness an opportunity to obtain the desired plans from the
The meeting reconvened at 9:55 P.M
to
recess to
City offices
Hr.
and
Diamond announced he had no further questions of the Development Administrator,
the Chair thereupon, declared a short recess, the meeting reconvening at 9:40 P.M
During the course of examining Mr. Scott, Mr introduced into evidence a
blank ~pplication for Building Permitll form, was received and marked Respon-
dent's Exhibit A. He then introduced into evidence a hypothetical form ~~hich was
accepted and marked Respondent's Exhibit B. Thereafter, Mr. Diamond proceeded to
question the Development Administrator in regard to said exhibits and other matters
Diamond
llh ich
Mr. Diamond called as his fi~st witness Mr.
Administrator, and commenced to examine him
administering the Building Code and Zoning
Phil V. Scott
as to various
Ordinances
the City
procedures
Development
follOt-led in
Hr.
that
Diamond asked if testimony was to be swo~n and
,.,itnesses need not be suorn
s
The Chair ruled
taken under oath
Mr. Diamond then advised that his clients would have preferred a postponement of the
present hearing in order to confer ~lith City officials in an attempt to reach a com-
promise. The Chair responded that City officials had previously arranged for
ing lvith the property owners involved in the present dispute, but that as
the erection of the fence it was felt the owners were not acting in good
a meet-
a result of
faith
Mr. Diamond stated he assumed the Order
provisions of Section 23, Ordinance No.
ordinance was in effect at the time the
City ~ttorney as to whether Ordinance No.
the City ~\ttorney responding the ordinance
to Show Cause had been issued pursuant to
5, and then expressed doubt whether said
fence l'laS erected. The Chair inquired of the
5 was in existence on the applicable dates
was in effect
Hinute s Ii 12 7
City Council
-3-
19 October
1967
Bremer stated that it
Mantegani was not one
might have been told
time of his inquiry
must be assumed that
of the prope rty O~Jners
he was not acting
He further stated
as an agent
that he fel t
Ordinance No. was in
involved and regardless
for the property owners at the
that Staff has at all times
effect; that
of tJhat he
5
Drohan stated he felt respondents should have complied with the law and obtained a
building permit; that a fence of this magnitude and dimensions in this particular
area should be subject to design review of some type
Mr
In response to question of
~as in effect at all times
the new zoning ordinance
Drohan, the
applicable to
had not then gone
City ^ttorney advised
these proceedings
into effect
that Ordinance No. 5
that Ordinance No 80,
Upon conclusion of his argument
the respondents. He argued that he did not
on the date the fence was erected and therefore
erected in violation of the requirements of the
~ere not applicable; he stated that Mr. Mantegani
not required for a fence under 6' and when completed, the
in height; that he doubted that permits had been sought
for structures such as those under consideration at this hearing;
the property had a right to fence their property; that regardless
of the appearance of the fence, aesthetics alone cannot be used as the basis for
declaring a structure a public nuisance; that the "old" fence presently on the pro-
perty would be removed upon completion of the new fence; that no set back was re-
quired as Paradise Drive lias a private road, mIned by respondents; that if "no park-
ing" signs on the property uere observed, there t-1ould be adequate pedestrian t-1alking
area; that he failed to understand the need for providing ingress and egress to pri-
vate property; that if allowed to complete the fence, it would be secured; and that
even if the fence Here a spite fence, ~.,hich he denied) it tvould be only a private
nuisance as distinguished from a public nuisance
Mr. Diamond then argued the
believe Ordinance No. 5 lJaS
the provisions declaring structures
ordinance to be a public nuisance
had been told a permit \laG
fence would be less than 6
on other
that the
occasions
ot'1ners of
the Chair recognized Councilmen for their comments
case for
in effect
The City Attorney stated he had no further evidence and no
The City Attorney stated that he waived argument
further
matter
to produce
There were no questions
The City Attorney called
California, as a witness
had had with Mr. !'lalter
trying to get a use
with them that this
around the property
and not be able to
Diamond
Mountain View Drive, Tiburon
related a conversation she
in owners were in the process of
permit property and if the City didn't cooperate
was his private property and he would build a fence so high
that the residents of the City would lose their precious view
smell the fresh sea air
asked of
Mrs. patricia Jampolsky, 1820
for the City. Mrs. Jampolsky
which he told her that the
to develop their
Mrs
Jampolsky by
Hr
Hr.
had
Diamond then announced that, except for argument, he had concluded his case and
no further evidence and no further matter to produce.
l\.
short recess
The City Attorney then questioned Mr. Quetnick on various points of his testimony,
including the letter submitted as Exhibit E; in regard to an already-existing fence
on the subject property and in regard to the pocting of "no trespass" signs on the
property
was then declared
the meeting reconvened at 10:40 P.M
M~. Quetnick was then questioned by Mr. Diamond
his opinion, a dedicated st~eet or a privileged
he believed it to be the latter, a mere privilege or
to the County of Marin for the purpose of allOtJing passage
terminal
as to whether Paradise Drive
right-of-way. M~. Quetnick
license granted by the
to the railroad
was, in
replied
Ollners
passenger
In reply to Mr. Diamond's question,
dated October 18, 1967 addressed to
brokers, 525 Harket Street San
~eal property owned by the
Uespondent's Exhibit E
Hr. Quetnick produced for the record letter
him by J. C. Myers Greater Pacific Co., insurance
Francisco concerning public liability risk on the
reopondents. The letter t'1as accepted and marked
In answer to Mr. Diamond's questions Mr
post fence with bottom rail, central and
not completed but toJould be cut to 5' 6" high
to be interspaced equally material used was
fi~ly placed, but they not intended to
was not yet finished as result of the
be performed
vIe re
a direct
\lith three
redwood;
be in
Quetnick described
intermediate
concrete.
City's request
the
rail, and
rails of
and that
posts
He stated
that no
fe nc e
stated
2X6 and
the
tvas
board
vlould be
the fe nce
further work
as {~X4, a
the fence
2X3
Hinutes 1/:127
City Council
-4-
19 October 1967
l1.\YOR
OF
THE CITY OF TIBURON
1967
Approved by the City Council
The business of the meeting having been completed
adjourned at 11:15 P.M
on
City Clerk
the Chair declared
the meeting
IV
..\DJOURNNENT
The Chair declared
the hearing closed
ABSENT
NOES
COUNCILMEN
COUNCII11EN
COUNCILMEN
Fanning
Bremer
None
AYES
Drohan
Hoffmi~e
Strawbridge
Question on the motion
Hoved by Bremer,
adopted as read.
seconded by Drohan,
number being 172 instead
seconded by Drohan, that Resolution No. 82 of the
After confirming the number assigned was incorrect,
that the preceding motion be corrected to reflect
of 32
Has called for and unanimously passed
above title
Bremer
the
be
moved,
appropriate
s request, the City Manager then read in full a proposed resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIBURON DECLARING TH..\T
CERTAIN FENCE RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED ON THE SOUTH S IDE OF PARAD ISE DRIVE llEIWEEN
IvlAIN STREET L\ND HAR HEST STREET A PUBLIC NUISANCE
.L\t the Chair
entitled A
lwved by Bremer, seconded
abated in compliance Hith
for that p1;rpose
by Drohan, that this be declared as a public nuisance and
the ordinance by means of a resolution offered by Staff
Stral~bridge stated that in his
1m} and the structure, in that
constituted a public nuisance
opinion the fence was erected in violation of applicable
location and of the dimension of this particular fence
properly enforced all applicable building and zoning regulations, and there
absolutely no evidence introduced of any unequal application of the 1m1 or
of equal protection in any sense; that in his opinion the
structure was a public nuisance for each of the reasons
uas
denial
evidence established the
enumerated by Staff
Minutes tl127
City Council
-5-
19 October
1967
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
Drohan
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Moved
only;
COUNCILMEN
by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge
unanimously passed
Bremer
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
that Ordinance No
81
be read by title
By bill dated October 11, 1967, an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE
TIBURON PROVIDING FOR CITATION PROCED~RE FOR VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES
on for second reading and adoption, having passed first reading on October
CITY OF
nOlv
9)
came
1967
CITATION PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES
Second Reading and Adoption
Ordinance No. 81
V
The Chair asked Miss Ellinwood to address comments to the Council, for the City
Attorney's consideration in preparing the draft, and directed the hearing continued
to the next regular meeting, stating copy of the draft would be available to the
public a week ahead of that meeting.
ORDINANCE
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized
substantative and asked whether these
prior to rephrasing the draft he will
Tiburon Peninsula Advisory Com~ittee,
wish to make recommendations for changes
stating she had some suggested changes that were
might be considered by the Deputy City Attorney
bring before the Council. She stated the
following its October 25 meeting might also
The Deputy City Attorney reported that
ago the draft had been reviewed, and he
in order that a rewriting of this draft
next meeting. He stated there would be
City Manager's question,
significant enough to
the
require
Deputy City
its being
since receiving this final draft several days
was request~ng that the hearing be continued
might be presented to the Council at the
no substan~tive changes. In answer to the
Attorney stated these changes were not
remanded back to the Planning Commission
the public hearing open
Having been duly noticed
By bill dated October 17, 1967, the Development Administrator put before the Council
draft of a proposed Sign Ordinance prepared by the Planning Commission and draft of
resolution which the Commission will later adopt setting forth tules and regulations
implementing the ordinance
the Chair declared
PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE
IV
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge
October 9 1967 be approved as submitted
PUBLIC HEARING
that Minutes #126 for the regular meeting of
unanimously passed
III
Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Phil V. Scott, Development Administrator
Richard H. Breiner, Deputy City Attorney
Ray W. Foreaker, Jr., City Engineer
Louis Brunini, Superintendent of Public Works
Russell Melquist, Assistant to City Manager
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
EX OFFICIO
Drohan
Fanning
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN:
Bremer
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
PRESENT
COUNe ILMEN
The regular meeting of the
to order by Mayor John S
Council Chambers
City Counc il
Hoffmire Jr
II
City of Tiburon, State of California, was called
at 8:13 P.M on October 23 1967 in the City Hall
ROI.L CALL
I
CALL TO OPJ>ER
M'inutes
fi128
CITY OF TIBURON
CITY COUNe IL
23
October
1967
It was the City Engineer's recommendation that abatement proceedings be take and
that, on the basis of construction of Porto Marino Drive, the City take no action
at this time to cause upstream owners to correct the erosion problem
By bill dated October 17, 1967, the City Engineer reported that public hearing on
the abatement of drainage nuisance on property owned by Thomas Connell et al and
Thomas Connell had been continued from September 25, 1967 on the promise of the
owners that they would proceed to abate the nuisance. By this report, the City
Engineer elaborated on the heavy upstream erosion and long-term solutions, noting
the most economical solution at this time is to continue with necessary cleaning
of the downstream channels on the Connells' property with the hope that construction
of extension of Porto Marino Drive next summer would eliminate the problem
PUBLIC HEARING ON ABATEMENT OF
DRAINAGE - BLACKIE'S PASTURE
Thomas Connell et al and Anthony Connell
Resolution No. 174
Owners
NUISANCE
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Bremer, that
appointments to the Planning Commission of Mr.
June 24 1968 and Mr. Bennett Wren to a four-year
COUNC ILMEN
Bremer
Hoffmire
Stra\Jbridge
the Council
Elmo L.
tenn;
confirm the Mayor"s
DeMartini to a term expiring
unanimously passed
By bill dated October 17, 1967, the
the Planning Commission Mr. Elmo L.
which expires June 24, 1963 and Mr. Bennett Wren,
vacancy created by Mr. Donald J. O'Leary's resignation.
Chair expressed his
DeMartini, to fill
pleasure in nominating to
the term of Mr. John McChesney
for a four-year term to fill the
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND CONHISSIONS
VII
MINUTE ORDERS
~\BSENT
COUNCILMEN
Drohan
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNC ILMEN
called for and motion unanUnously passed
Bremer
Hoffmire
S tra~'1bridge
Question was
The City Engineer noted the amount of this budget was $13,500, the figure appearing
in the City's previously-adopted fiscal budget. The City Manager commented that under
recently-passed legislation this procedure will be eliminated in the future
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Bremer, that Resolution No. 173, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIBURON ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHHAY FUND TO CITIES be adopted
By bill dated October 17, 1967, it was reported that in accordance with provisions of
Section 2107, Streets and Highways Code, the City must annually adopt a budget for
street maintenance to be accomplished with 2107 gas tax fund monies. The budget
having been submitted to the Division of Highways and returned for City approval, it
was the City Engineer's and City Manager's recommendation that a resolution adopting
such budget be passed
BUDGET APPROVAL, SECTION 2107 GAS TAX FUNDS
Resolution No 173
VI.
RESOLUTION
ABSENT
COUNC ILMEN
Drohan,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILNEN
None
StraHbridge
AYES
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge
unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Bremer
Hoffmire
that
Ordinance No
81
he adopted
Title was so read by the Chair.
Hinutes 41128
City Council
-2-
23 October
1967
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILHEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
for and motion unanimously passed
Bremer
Hoffmire
Strat-1bridge
Question was called
The Chair asked the City Engineer to receive from the Division of Highways if
possible, some statement as to the timing they foresee for improvements to Tiburon
Boulevard
Hoved by Bremer,
adopted.
seconded by Strawbridge
Bremer stated that in view
overall drainage solution,
City of Belvedere that no
of the Planning Commission's
and until the City receives
further steps be taken with
that the City Hanager's
a
desire to comment on the
strong commitment from
regard to this proposal
recommendation be
the
dated October 17, 1967, the City Manager reported that as instructed by
on October 9, 1967, the firm of Stone and Youngberg had been invited to submit
a proposal for a study which would recommend the best method of operating and finan-
cing a comprehensive storm drainage construction program in the downtown basin, a
project to be jointly undertaken with the City of Belvedere. The proposal received
indicated the study would be made for a fee of $2,000, plus 1%% of the total amount
of financing upon receipt of funds to finance construction. It was the City Manager
recommendation that Belvedere's Council be asked to express their reaction to the
proposal, copies of which they have received
By bill
Council
s
DOfJNTOHN DRAINAGE PROGRAM
The Chair directed
to inform them that
drainage canal last year
for suit in S~all Claims
the City Manager to notify the ~lners of
unless their debt to the City for costs
is paid the City Attorney is directed
Court .
F INANC ING
STUDY
the action taken, and
of cleaning out the
to prepare the matter
ABSENT
NOES
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN
COUNCILMEN
Drohan
Fanning
None
AYES
Breme r ,
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question was called
for and motion unanimously passed
the City Engineer's statement
~wners' erosion were the principal
owners of downstream properties
that if evidence
cause remedy would
Mr. Sam Shapero, one of the
land was in no way suitable
three Porto Marino area owners, was recognized stating the
for subdivision purposes as suggested by Miss Ellinwood
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized asking why, if this drainage problem were caused
by upstream erosion, remedy of the problem shouldn't be sought from those upstream
owners. She also asked whether extension of Porto Marino Drive involved funds of the
City and whether the owner of Porto Marino Drive property was making any contribution
to the road's improvement. As to the firs~, the City Engineer responded that private
property owners, not the City, would have to find recourse through their own indepen-
dent legal action and regardless of the cause, it became the downstream owner's
responsibility to clean the silted canal to alleviate flooding. On the latter ques-
tion, he replied the owner t~as contributing the property need for extension and
improvements would come through gas tax funds
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that the Council act to resolve this
particular silting situation and that the property involved be declared a public
nuisance; that Resolution No. 174 be adopted, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TIBURON DECLARING THE FILLED D&\INAGE DITCH OVER BLACKIE'S PASTURE A PUBLIC
NUIS,\NCE, such resolution being amended by the addition of the following to the
second paragraph thereof: II .and continued to October 23, 1967 If
The City Manager noted that a certified, registered letter had been addressed to
the subject owners following the last meeting confirming the fact the hearing had
been continued to this date. The owners were not present to speak to the matter
Ninutes 1#128
City Council
-3-
23 October
1967
The Chair directed
be continued
that at the request of
nPPLICnTION FOR USE PERMIT TO ESTi\BLISH Pi\RKING LOT
ADJi\CENT TO PARADISE DRIVE BETI-JEEN TIBURON BLVD AND MAR
Weinberg and Demaurex et a1 ~ppellants
Appellants
this
It/EST STREET
appeal
would again
VIII.
APPEAL
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Drohan
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Moved by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that
make a budgetary transfer from the Contingency Fund
of 60 days in the sum of $15,000 unanimously passed
COONC ILMEN
Bremer
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
the City Manager be
to the General
authorized to
Fund for a period
not represent borrowing but
in the Contingency Fund during
The City Manager requested that
$15,000 from the Contingency to
General Fund over until first tax
receipts came in.
a bookkeeping provision
this period.
a Minute Order be issued to allow the transfer of
the General Fund for a 60-day period to tide the
He stated the transfer would
which would leave $3,800 balance
TRANSFER
OF FUNDS
i\BSENT
COUNC ILNEN
Drohan
Fanning
NOES
COUNC IJ...NEN
None
AYES
COm.;;CILMEN
Bremer
and motion unanimously passed
Hoffmire
Strawbridge
Question
The City Manager advised th
Bremer stated he Hould not ..
was a consensus by the Council
the resolution for abatement
the Chair directed the City
Council
~vas called for
ma t te r
T"ant
would be placed on a
to see the matter taken at
that they wished to reconsider
had been worded. In response to
Manager to document the record on
November Council agenda.
that time unless there
the basis on which
Strawbridge's request
this matter for the
Mr. Watson Haarbauer
recognized asking if
left on the property
of the City Engineer
tion
follm'ling
and a soils
representing the
it were the City's
abatement.
engineer
Reedlands Property Owners Association, was
intention to remove the unsightly foundation
The Chair replied that on recommendations
it l'las decided not to remove the founda-
Noved by StraHbridge
accepted.
that the City Manager.s
The Chair
of a net.,
perty l'1aS
drain at
issued
seconded by Bremer
stated he did not recall authorization having been given for construction
the time abatenlent order for removal of the structure on that pro-
recommendation be
In answer to the question as to whether
City's position legally, the Deputy City
for the City to do anything but a letter
attorney for the property owners, Mr. and Mrs
been received to th:~.s or subsequent telephone
to adjacent the Carlsons and deMunds
they did not done
mJi1ers, be ing
t'1ish the uork
this maintenance work would jeopardize the
~\ttorney stated there was no obligation
had been addressed on October 3, 1967 to
Raymond Noel, and no response had
calls. Letters had also been written
and their reply was to the effect
the
By bill dated October
Engineer to repair
new drain required
Outlay to the
Project 68P15
for repair of
from Capital
storm
Outlay
17, 1967, the City Manager reported the decision of the City
the storm drain at 34 Reed Ranch Road rather than construct a
that monies appropriated for the work be converted from Capital
General Fund. The City Manager recommended that Capital Improvement
be cancelled; that Account 504, Function P be increased by $3,300
drain at 34 Reed Ranch Road the sum of $3,300 be transferred
to the General Fund to for this budget adjustment.
and
compensate
CANCELLATION AND CONVERSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 68P15
STOP~1 D&\IN 34 REED RANCH ROAD
Ninutes 1frl28
City Council
-4-
23
October
1967
Miss ~nne Ellinwood was stating she
Conservation League, which \'lorking close ly
developing a precise statement on development
~opy of the statement would be provided as
on County Planning Director Paul Zucker's
Planning Council, and inquired Hhat
recognized
is
was serving on a committee of the Marin
with the Regional Planner for Parks in
of recreation for Angel Island. She stated
the program is developed. She commented also
proposal of October 11 for a City-County
response had been made by the City proposal.
joint
to this
The City
giving access
to direct
Hanager
to
stated Hr. Fred
parking through
motorists to this parking area
Zelinsky had
Juanita Lane
agreed
and a
to open one end of
sign was
the parking lot,
erected on Tiburon Boulevard
Mr. Jack Clarke was recognized asking that the City instruct the deputies to extend a
cooperative and helpful attitude toward motorists during this disruption of traffic
The Superintendent of Public 1Jorks reported on progress of PG&E
on Main Street, stating the street had been fully closed for the
and would remain closed until the vault was completed
undergrounding project
first time on this date
s
Under
The Superintendent of Public Works
proposed corporation yard sites
Drohan on this subject
on Main Street
asked what
The
progress
City Manager lias
had been made in the selection of
directed by the Chair to contact
Cor
Bremer reported
\'lould be be fore
oration Yard
the
the
applicant had perfected his
Council at its next
regular
application and a CATV
meeting
franchise agreement
CATV Franchise
Strn\'lbridge reported on his attendance at the recent
noting the various discussions of particular interest to
recently attended a seminar by the Institute on Regional
League of
the City
,
Gove rnme nt
California Cities
and stated he
Conference
had also
Heetin
s
and Conferences
item.
transportation
Hilliam Hm'lell
Calenda
Item 1,
In TiJuron Blvd. at v
directed by the Chair to
Bremer noted another
situation, on
President of
The Suspense
the Chair
XI
discussed, and the follm'ling items tabled at the direction of
Regulation by Deed Restriction; Item 4, Elimination of Parking
~hevron Station; Item 6, Main Street Mall. The City Manager was
inform Main Street merchants of this action taken on the latter
item should be included on the Calendar relating the
which he was serving on a committee composed of
the Tiburon Chamber of Commerce
l'las
Tree
QUESTIONS
to
Fanning and
x
There being no objection, the Chair directed monthly Fund Receipts by Source and
report of the Superintendent of Public Works for the month of September 1967 accepted
SUSPENSE CALENDAR
FUND RECEIPTS BY SOURCE -
DEPAR~1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
September 1967
- September 1967
~\BSENT
COUNC ILMEN
Drohan
Fanning
NOES
COUNC ILJyIE N
None
AYES
Hoved by Strawbridge,
of September. 1967 in
COUNCILNEN
seconded by Bremer, that
the amount of $20,111.72
Bremer
Hoffmire
StraHbridge
Register of Claims #39 for the month
be accepted unanimously passed
REGISTER OF CLAIMS
Moved by Strawbridge, seconded by Bremer, that
September, 1967 be accepted cnanimously passed
#39
the
The City Manager stated the Monthly Cash Flow Statement for September was
of the new quarterly reports which will be made available to the Council
Monthly Cash Flow
Statement for
the first
MONTHLY CASH FLOW
STATEMENT
September
1967
Ninutes #128
City Council
IX
-4-
REPORTS
23 October 1967
Hinutes 1fl28
City Counc il -5- 23 October 1967
Further, she inquired what action had been taken on her request that unwanted anise weeds
be removed. To the latter, the Superintendent of Public ~rorks replied he had addressed a
letter to the railroad requesting them to remove such weeds on their property. The Chair
directed the City Manager to follm7 up on this matter if necessary with the railroad.
As to Angel Island, the Chair directed the City Manager to write the Regional Water Quality
Control Board to express the City's interest in having suimming facilities developed at
Angel Island. On the planning matter, the City Manager stated this was before the Chairman
of the Planning Commission at this time.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:27 P.M. the Chair declared the meeting adjourned to Executive Session to discuss
personnel matters.
XII. AD JOURNHENT
Following the Executive Session, the Chair at 11:00 P.M. declared the meeting adjourned
C
Approved by the City Council on
- 3 1967
-
HJ\YOn
The Chair directed the hearing continued to November 27, 1967 and
referred the ordinance to Committee as suggested by Drohan.
Drohan then suggested the matter be placed with Lands and Development
Committee to work with TPAC and the City Attorney toward a resolution
of the points at issue, the Committee then reporting to the Council at
their next meeting.
Drohan stated on behalf of the Lands and Development Committee that
they would request the ordinance be returned to the Planning Commission
with the request that they coordinate with the City Attorney and
report expected to be received shortly from the Tiburon Peninsula
Advisory Committee to reconcile the few remaining points at issue in
the ordinance. Drohan's motion to this effect was dUly withdrawn on
the advice of the Deputy City Attorney that referral to the Commission
would entail another public hearing by that body.
~, report of the Development Administrator dated November 7, 1967, the
City Attorney's redraft of a proposed Sign Ordinance and accompanying
letter of November 7, 1967 now came before the Council for continued
hearing, having first been before the Council on October 23, 1967.
PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE
v
Resolutions of appreciation were then presented to prsent and past
Planning Commissioners Rampton ~.~. Harvey, Alton S. Lee, Joseph C.
Marshall, Stephen H. Nash, Helen Nmtman, Donald J. O'leary and Erik
Rettig. Not present to receive their resolutions were: John J. Berry-
man, Allan N. Littman, Peter Mac~owan and John McChesney.
.
PUBLIC HEARING
~ bill or November 1, 1967, the Mayor, on behalf of the City CounCil,
presented to those citizens who have previously served on the City
Councilor Commissions plaques in recognition of their distinguiShed
service to the City. Plaques ~ere presented to: Anne L. Ellinwood,
Fred C. Hannahs, Jacqueline A. Parnell and Leo Souza, former Council-
men; to Alton S. Lee, Helen Ne~~an and Donald J. O'leary, former Plan-
ning Commissioners; to Irving Moulin, former Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Commission, a plaque and resolution of that Commission
commending him for his service as Chairman. Plaque for John J. Berry-
man, fo~er Planning Commissioner, '1as accepted on his behalf by the
present Planning Commission Chairman. Mr~ John MCChesney and Mr.
Robert D. Singer were not present to receive their plaques as former
members of the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission,
respectively.
HONORS TO CITIZENS PERFORMING VALUABLE SERVICES TO
THE
CITY
IV
MOVED by Stra"rbridge, seconded by Bremer, that Minutes .'128 for the meeting
of October 23, 1967 be approved as corrected by deleting the extra syllable
in the 'tlord "substantive" as it appears in "IV. Public Hearing", page 1;
unanimously passed.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
III.
APPROVAL OF
Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Richard H. Breiner, Deputy City Attorney
Louis Brunini, Superintendent of Public qorks
Russell Melquist, Assistant to City ManaBer
MINUTES
EX OFFICIO
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
PRESENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan,
Fanning,
Hoffmire,
Stra~'1bridge
II.
The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Tiburon, State of Califor-
nia, was called to order by Mayor John S. Hofrmire, Jr. at 8:10 P.M. on
November 13, 1967 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
I
CALL
TO ORDER
Minutes
~129
CITY OF TIBURON
CITY COUNCIL
13 November 1967
Bremer stated
an obligation
he had no contention
which should be paid,
with the fact the additional sum was
but in vie'1 of subseqpent referral
MOVED by Fanning, seconded
recommendations be adopted
by Strat'lbridge,
in this case.
that the City Manager'
s
Strawbridge asked that the City Manager speak to the letter of Miss
Anne Ellintlood which she addressed to the Administration and Finance
Committee on this date. The City Manager stated the letter appeared
to raise a question as to the propriety of the total contract and whether
the amount was appropriate. He stated the contract, signed on February
16, 1967, was based on ~~. Gatter's proposal of December 16, 1966 in
which it was estimated the work would be accomplished for between $3,000
and $4,000, billing to be made on actual time spent. A budget of
$4,855 was established and with the additional meetings required--19
of which were attended by Mr. Gatter--the $430 overexpenditure had
accrued.
BY bill dated November 1, 1967, the City Manager reported that addi-
tional meetings and requirement of Mr. George S. Gatter's services in
bringing the Zoning Ordinance to enactment had resulted in a $430.00
overexpenditure in the ~~,855 budeeted for this purpose. He recommen-
ded that Program Development Project 10-67 be increased by $430 and a
deficiency appropriation of $430 be made to the General Fund from the
Contingency Fund to permit payment, terminating this contract.
APPROPRIATION FOR RETAINED SERVICES
Zoning Ordinance Contract
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
Fanning,
Ho:ffmire,
Strat'rbridge
AYES
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Fanning, that the Mayor's appointment
of Mr. David Teather to a 4-year term on the Parks and Recreation Com-
mission be confirmed; unanimously passed .
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan,
ay bill of November 1, 1967, the Chair stated he was pleased to nomin-
ate Mr. David Teather to a four-year term on the Parks and Recreation
Commission, leaving one more vacancy to fill to bring the Commission to
a 7-man body, as authorized by Resolution No. 16 establishing the Com-
mission.
PARKS
AND RECREATIOl'!
COMMISSION APPOIN~1ENTS
VII.
r.1INUTE ORDERS
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN:
None
AYES
MOVED by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that Resolution No. 175 be
adopted, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIBURON
ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGH-
~1AY FUND TO CITIES; unanimously passed:
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan,
Fanning,
Hoffmire,
Strat.tbride;e
ay bill of the City Manager dated November 3, 1967, it ~1as reported
that except for annual maintenance expenditures, the City has not pre-
viously budgeted 2107 Gas Tax Funds and has allowed such funds to
accumulate. Due to legislative oversight in a recent measure seeking
to eliminate burdensome restrictions and controls, any clear provisions
for disbursement of unbudgeted 2107 funds was omitted; and the City
Manager had instructed the City Engineer to immediately budget all
such monies accrued to assure that the City could receive these funds
upon adoption of resolution. The proposed budget of $49,356.27, to
he expended on construction and maintenance projects, had received
Division of Highways approval.
GAS TAX FUNDS,
Resolution No.
BUDGETING OF SECTION
175
2107 MONIES
r~in ute s'~129
City Council
VI
RESOLUTION
-2-
13
November 1967
The City Manager stated
traveled road Nas within
safety and public Ne1fare, as
private driveuay to facilitate
n~nnt3~i-'H' ,....".n......... -.'"
he felt making the repairs to a pub1icly-
the City's area of responsibility both as
distinct from, for example, paving a
providing municipal servi~p~ r.n nno
to
Drohan suggested a ~ow fee b~ charged to the residents for the use of
the City's personnel and equipment in these repairs.
By bill dated October 31, 1967, and Deputy City Attorney's letter of
November 8, 1967, the m8tter of makin~ repairs to Vista Del Mar Lane,
a private street, came before the Council. The City Engineer reported
that, acting on the request of residents along this private right-of-
way, he had investigated the pOSSibility of having this street accepted
by the City and repairs made to bring it to City standards for this
purpose. Because of legal complexities, the residents had abandoned
this idea; it was not1 the recommendation of the City Manager, Superin-
tendent of Public Horks and City Engineer that the Council approve in
principle a plan to permit repairs to be made using City personnel
and equipment and receiving payment for the materials used from the'
affected property owners. It was also asked whether such action could
not be considered an operating policy for future similar situations.
The Attorney's letter expressed the opinion that even though no direct
expenditure of money l1ere made, the use of City personnel and equipment
was tantamount to such expenditure which, if used on a private street,
would not be a public purpose and hence an unlawful expenditure of
City funds.
REPAIRS .e
VISTA DEL r~R LANE
the meetin~ reconvened at 9:37 p
.~1.
A short
The Chair requested ~Iiss Ellinwood to address her communications to
the Counc il sooner than a fet.]' hours be:fore meetings in order that
their contents might be reviewed.
recess
was thereupon taken;
Miss Anne Ellinwood tlas recognized, stating the misconceptions held
by the Council as to Mr. Gatter's contractual relationship were
apparent and suggestin~ the Council give serious thought to a study
of these contractual services as to whether the unit cost was too
expensive for the ultimate product.
ABSENT
COUNCI~TEN:
None
NOES
COUNC ILf.1EN
None
AYES
COUI'J'C ILr.iEN
Breme l~ ,
called for and unanimously passed
Drohan,
Pannine,
HOffmire,
Strat1bridge
Question
Dl"ohan ;.~tated the
a study to determ
consultant,
schedulall
on the motion
Admi:listr~tion and Finance Committee should
ine t~!ethe~ it might not be better to hire a
or re~ulatG Mr. Gatter's services under some type
1:1 a 8
undertake
full-time
of
Stra~'lb:;idge aske(~ -Chat 1'<1r. Catte::d s e:'~)loyt18nt statue be clarif:led, the
City Mrrt:.agel' res[.):ldin:; the consultant I s relationship \"las similar to
that of the City .~'...::.tor~ley O~;.~ Citj.' Eng5.l1eer, and pointed out the Council
had repeatedlj.' Ul"l;3':)d t>.z CC:~:~l1ission to l"eta in su~h continuous counsel-
ing adviceo
Drohan expressed conce
consult3nt'c time~ and
of tim2 to b2 ch[:~.:'ged
planni;,'26 ~10~.,j.c, be ~,":)nd
~n tl12t so~o control be exercised over use of the
askcJ if t:}1e C...);i:mission had prepared a schedule
t~ga i1": :-::; 'C thc~ $1 J 000 buclget the Ccmmis s ion had for
';~he ::,:)30/m:~~lth :::otaincr.
to the CommiLsio:'} of :~l;ems for possible ame~1dment of the ol"dinance,
asked if additioi.18l b5_11ingi:> \"lould thC~:1 be made by 1\11:-. Gatter for this
work. The ~ity M3nager replied the contract was only to bring the
ordinance through l1earings; cdditional work would be carried out under
a new agreement executed '1ith Mro Gattcr providing that for a base
monthly :fee of $350, h~; \'Jould provide 15 hours' consul ting service to
the Commission, with G separate hourly rate to apply there3ftero
Bremer suggested the C0mmiB2.ion m::tght rl1ake a policy d8termination as
to whether it migllt no';; be !l10re Gcono:nical .co conduct remaining Nork
"piecemeal tT rathe:;.') thc:l"l on n flat-fee basis 0
r.1inutcs/~129
City Council
-3-
13 November 1967
r,7inut es ?129 -~,- 13 November 1967
City Council Bremer stated this would clearly violate Street Policy and suggested
the street be accepted for dedication, contingent on the residents
paying for the materials to bring about the repairs. He noted the
previous remarks as to the County's assumln~ this maintenance as an
expedient rather than undergoing legal procedures to establish Ol1ner-
ship of the road, and suegested the property action would be to go
ahead with the legal steps necessary to dedicate the street.
Mrs. Anne DeMartini was recognized stating the street served 12 house
lots and other than access, was not used for any private purpose. She
felt the residents would be glad to participate in reimbursing the
City, at reasonable rates, for the use of personnel and equipment.
Mr. Elmo DeMartini was recognized stating he believed complete research
would find the City would have to accept the street, but this plan had
been discussed as an alternative to incurring the necessary legal fees.
Stra'l'1bridge stated he felt the plan \'Jas Unltlise, establishing a prece-
dent inconsistent with the City's ordinances and policy.
Minutes "129 -4- 13 November 1967
City Council Addendum No.1 (Following the first sentence in the fourth paragraph) add:
He gave it as his conclusion that as long as the street remained in private
owne:ship any expenditure of public funds was prohibited by statute and by
Sect~on 4 of the Street Policy though this should not foreclose on further
efforts to work out a legal method of rendering assistance of this type.
to be used on a test oas~s ~n L.~IJa.L.1'.LUD v;'QVg .L./1;.".,L n"",.. .--..._.
MOTION AMENDED by Bremer, seconded by Drohan, that it be spelled out
that this should not be construed as a precedent and will not affect
Street Policy; amended portion of motion unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Stral'lbridge
NOES: COUNCILfvlEN: None
ABSENT: COUNC ILrJIEN: None
Question on the amended motion Nas called for, motion was passed:
AYES: COONC ILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Horfmire
NOES: C OUNC ILl\1EN : Stra't"lbrld~e
ABSENT: COUNC ILlv1EN: None
EXTENSION OF STAY OF EXECUTION FOR REMOVAL OF SIGN
Home and Land Company, 1680 Tiburon Boulevard
ay bill dated October 27, 1967, it was the Development Administrator's
recommendation that the Council grant an extension to the stay of
execution granted September 11 for the removal of a sign by Home and
Land Company, 1680 Tiburon Boulevard, in order to give the Board of
Adjustments time to meet l'lith the applicant in an attempt to resolve
the matter.
MOVED by DrOhan, seconded by Fanning, that a 30-day extension of stay
of execution be granted; unanimously passed:
AYES COUNCILI.1EN Bremer, DrOhan, Fanning, Hoffmire, StraWbridge
NOES COUNCILr.1EN None
EY bill dated October 31, 1967, the matter of purchase of a 7,233'
parcel northwest of the Reed Ranch Road and Tiburon Boulevard inter-
section no~ came before the Council as a result of the state Division
of Hight-lays declaring this land excess and, by policy, offering it to
the adjacent o~mer, Mr. Dave Hulbert. Conforming to policy, the state,
before transferrinz deed, had given notice to the City, ithich held
first preference on the land should they 't'lish to purchase it. It Nas
the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the land
not be purchased to be utilized for any ~ark or recreation purpose.
OF H lOW:! A YS
PURCHASE OF EXCESS
The City ~~nager explained the City Engineer's ultimate solution to
remove drainage uater from existing storm drains from the Noel property
t'Tas to reroute the storm drains south dot'ln Reed Ranch Road. This t'lould
involve construction of a nffi1 15' pipe from the catch basin in front
of that property, runninG for some 300' along Reed Ranch Road to a
curb outlet, for t'lhich costs 't'lere estimated at $6,360. Because of the
cost beinG ~3,300 less and the time element would not permit letting
of bids before uinter rains might cause damage, the alternative of
repairs to existin~ drain had been chosen. Drohan indicated that by
acting on the interim solution because of necessity, the City Engineer
recommendation for the ultimate solution ttas not to go unrecognized.
LANDS FROl-l
STATE DIVISION
s
The City Manager stated bill dated November 3, 1967 requesting authori-
zation to proceed tlith construction of a diversion storm drain in
Reed Ranch Road Has nOi'1 moot inasmuch as concurrence has not'! been re-
ceived from ~w. and Mrs. Raymond Noel, owners of 34 Reed Ranch Road,
to enter their property to repair existing drain, obviating the present
necessity of constructine the diversion drain proposed by the bill.
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM
DRA IN,
REED
RANCH ROAD
A BSEl\TT
co UNC ILr.'IEN
None
NOES
COUNCILr.1EN
None
Bremer,
Drohan,
FanninG,
Hoffmire,
Stral'lbr1dge
AYES
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by FanninG, that the Council authorize the
Mayor to enter into a subdivision improvement aGreement on behalf of the
City ~!lth the request that the City r1anager contact the Pine Terrace
and Del Mar homeovlners' associations and expose the map part of the
agreement for their information and comment; unanimOUSly passed
COUNC ILr-lEN:
r"'1r. Paul
he hoped
l-1cCart 1,;laS reco[;nized sta t 1nc; his concern
to commence ~'lor1~ as soon as possible.
~'las the
Mrs. Iris Suhl, Pine Terrace resident, was recognized statinz she was
disturbed that residents of her area had not been notified of this
matter nor had an opportunity to viet"! the plans to express their objec-
tions, if any. The City ManaGer stated that under Ordinance No. 59,
minor subdivisions are administratively handled and the applicant had
received preliminary approval 1-1/2 ~rears ago, the plan only now being
finalized. The Chair stated he felt it tlou1d be Nise to notify repre-
sentatives of nearby homeot1ners' groups. Drohan asked the matter be
continued for t1'JO ~'1eeks to permit response from these Groups, if any,
if no hardship ~ere imposed on the applicant by this delay.
'~eather and
Fanning ~as informed, in answer to his question, that the
Commission had reviewed the application several years ago.
The Superintendent of Public
notin~ improvement and labor
presented by the applicant.
Planning
~"Torks presented the improvement plans,
and materials' bonds had that date been
nY bill dated November 1, 1967, the City Engineer recommended that the
Council authorize the Mayor to enter into a subdivision improvement
asreement with ~w. Paul McCart, O~'lner of Assessor's Parcel 55-171-01,
property adjacent to Pine Terrace subdivision, in order that a small
street might be improved to City standards and offered for dedication,
as required by the ordinance afrectin0 minor subdivisions.
SUBDIVISION
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IMPROVEMENT AGREEME~~
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SY bill dated November I
on November 14, 1967, 10
,
.
1967, it
30 A. r.7.,
~"!as noted the Board of Supervisors
would hold public hearin~ nn ~h~
COUNTY SERVICE AREA
The Chair directed the letter of the Chamber of Commerce be transmitted
to the Planning Commission, alonG with photographs or other visual
description of the three types of mounting discussed.
,
EXTENSION
OF POLICE PROTECTION
Motion by StraWbridge, seconded by Bremer, to accept the bill's recom-
mendations Nas duly withdrawn on the submission of this alternative
method proposed by PG&E.
The Superintendent of Public ~'!orks reported that since the committee f s
last meeting, PG&E had expressed reluctance in han~ing fixtures on
buildings and offered a new, alternative method using a post against
the building V-lith an overhanging arm for mounting the fixture.
Mr. Rampton Harvey, Plannine Commissioner, ~las recoenized and reported
on his committee's activity in selectin3 an acceptable lighting
fixture for Main Street, it being their opinion the wall standard was
preferable to a sidewalk standard-mounted fixture.
It was the City Manaeer's recommendation that a policy of attaching
llghtin3 fixtures to Main Street buildings be adopted; that this bill
and the Chamber's letter be remanded to the Plannin3 CommiSSion for
consideration in selecting appr~priate fixtures; and the City Manager
be authorized to assist the Chamber in making the necessary arranze-
ments with building owners to accomplish installation on bu1ldin~
fronta~es. As to the sidel'1alk, the City Engineer recommended that the
sidewalk extend only as far as the real estate office south of the
firehouse, pavement from there northerly to the firehouse being deemed
to be adequate at this time.
ay bill dated November 1, 1967, letter of the Tiburon Chamber of Com-
merce dated October 11, 1967 came before the Council 1n which they re-
quested that consideration be given to fastening the new lieht fixtures
to Main Street buildln~s rather than on standards on s1det1alks; also,
that the Chamber endorsed installation of "a sidewalk from the firehouse
to the bus stop along Tlburon Boulevard.
STREET
The Chair directed the City Manager to obtain an extension of time,
necessary, in order for such negotiations to take place.
LIGHTS FOR
MAIN STREET and SIDrn'rALK FOR TIBURON BOULEVARD
if
AffiEI\"T
COUNCILMEN:
None
NOES
COONC IL1'\7EN:
None
Fanning,
Hoffmire,
Stra\'lbridge
AYES
MOVED by Fanning, seconded by Stra\1bridge, that the matter be continued
until the next meeting and in the meantime, the City Manager be authori-
zed to investigate the matter further and open negotiations with the
Division of Highways as to the cost of purchase of this property by the
City; unanimously passed
COUNCILNEN
Bremer,
Drohan,
It 1"1as suggested b~r the Chair that the City f'.1anaeer be authorized to
negotiate an agreement with the property m1ner that if he property
were acquired by him, he ~'lould not plan to subdivide the parcel. The
City Manager sug~ested such authorization also carry the power to
ne~otiate possible purchase of the land.
Mr. Allan Thompson, Reedlands resident, stated he doubted
division deed restrictions Nould apply as to a lot split.
that sub-
Fanning asked whether the Reedlands Froperty ~lners Association were
a\'1are of this situation" the Superintendent of Public Horks advising
he had informed l\1r. Hatson Haarbauer, RPOA representative on landscap-
1n~ and shotln him a map of the subject property.
The Assistant to the City ManaGer reported that if the property t1ere
purchased by the adjoininG ot'Tner, his total footage t"1ould be sufficient
to permit a lot split and the building of two residences on the parcels
.
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City Council -7- matter of extendin~ police protection for unincorporated areas through
creation of a County Service Area, to which the Council had previously
expressed support.
MOVED by Bremer, seconded by Drohan, that the Council grant full and
unanimous support to this undertaking, and that the Mayor be authorized
to present the City's position at the scheduled 9ublic hearln~; unani-
mously passed:
AYES: C OUNe ILr.7EN : Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffm1re, StraWbridge
NOES: CO UNC ILl~EN : None
ABSENT: C OUNC ILfv7EN : None
EXTENSION OF FILL PERf-lIT TO DIVISION OF HIGHHAYS
ay bill dated October 31, 1967, the City Engineer recommended that the
City endorse the grantin~ of an extension of fill permit by the Corps
of En~ineers to the Division of H1gh~'!a~lS to allot,! placing hight'ray fill
along the east shoreline of Richardson Bay bet1'1een Trestle Glen and
San Rafael Avenue.
The City Manager noted the matter had been before the Planning Com-
mission November 9, 1967, at uhich time a unanimously passed motion
asked that extension of the permit be made conditional upon the City
meeting "lith the Hight'ray Department before anything further is done
by them tllth respect to fill, a113nment and desi~n of future improve-
ments to Tiburon Boulevard, and that the City and High\'lay Division
a3ree on such improvements.
~~. Rampton Harvey, speaking individually and not as a Commissioner,
and r.1rs. Iris Suhl, TPAC Secretary, were recognized expressing their
concerns about highHay fill and alignment, endorsing the language of
the motion passed by the Plannine Commission.
Motions dUly made and seconded, (1) to substitute the Planning Com-
mission's motion for the City Engineer's recommendation in the bill,
and (2) to urge the Corps of Engineers to ~rant the extension provided
heretofore-existing conditions, inclusive of cooperation bett1een the
City and Division of Hi~hways on design and placement of fill, be
adhered tO.l Nere duly \11 thdra"m in favor of the rOllot'tinc; motion.
MOVED by Stratlbridge, seconded by Fanning, that the motion passed by
the Planning Commission on November 9, 1967 be adopted; unanimously
passed:
A YES : COUNCILf.IEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: CO UNC IL~1EN: None
ABSENT: CO UNC ILr.1EN : None
VIII. ArrEAL
APPLICATION FOR USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO PARADISE
DRIVE BET'>!EEN TIBURON BOULIWARD AND ~7AR UEST
~'.Teinberg and Demaurex, et aI, Appellants
The Deputy City Attorney advised the Council that appellants' counsel
had against requested a continuance of the subject appeal, and the
Chair so directed the matter continued.
IX. REPORTS
~IBURON POLICE AND SHERIFF STATION, DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR,
TREASURER, ASSISTANT TO CITY NANAGER
Reports for October, 1967
There bein~ no objection, the Chair directed reports for the month of
October for the Tiburon Police and Sheriff Station and Development
Administrator be accepted.
R~r:tster of Claims No. l~O and Financial Reports
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City Council
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, that Register of Claims No. 40,
Fund Receipts by Source, and Monthly Cash Flot'l Statement be accepted;
unanimously passed:
A YES: COUNCILNEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hofrmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILrmN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILHEN: None
x. QUESTIONS
Do,mtown Drainage
In response to Drohan's question, the City Nanager informed the Council the
matter of Do\'.]nto'~ln Drainage Has no\'J' in study and \'Tould appear on the
Council's November 27, 1967 agenda.
Uhdergrounding of utilities, Main Street
The Superintendent of Public Horks reported the undergrounding project
i10uld be completed by PG&E uithin tt10 days, and he commended the PG&E Cret'l
and their superintendent, Dave Becker, on their expeditious handlln~ of the
project. The Chair took this opportunity to thank Main Street merchants
also for their cooperation durin~ this construction period.
Corporation Yard
Drohan stated he expected to present a report on Possible corporation yard
sites at the November 27, 1967 meeting.
Election Procedures
The City ~~naeer reported that on November 16, he, the Assistant to the City
Manaeer and Assistant to the City Clerk, tIould attend an all-day school in
San Jose to receive instruction on ne1~1 election procedures.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11:39 P.M.# the Chair announced adjournment to Executive Session in
order to discuss a Parks and Recreation Commission appointment, and the
apPOintment of a special counsel in assessment proceedings.
XII. ADJOURNr-1ENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 12: 30 A .f'l., November 14, 1967.
/,.--
Approved by the City Council on:
:~~ J} '2 , 1967
Minutes #130 CITY COUNCIL 27 November 1967
CITY OF TIBURON
I.. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Tlburon~ state of Califor-
nia, was called to order by Mayor John S. Hoffmire, Jr. at 8:10 P.M. on
November 27, 1967 in the City Hall Council Chambe~.
II~ ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILNEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
ABSENT: COill'JC I Lr.'IEN : Brs:.'ner, Fanning
EX OFFICIO: Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Hob2rt I. Conn, City Attorney
EJY 'lpJ. J.'oreo.ker, Jr., City Engineer
-Louis B~unini, Superintendent of Public Works
HU33ell Melquist, Assistant to City Manager
Lt. \^Tilliam Johansen, Tiburon Police-Sheriff
Station
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by strawbrid~e, seconded by Drohan, that Minutes 4129 for the meeting
~f November 13, 19 7 be approv€d~ including the addendum submitted for in-
sertion on page 4 following the first sentence of the 4th paragraph; motion
unanimously passed.
Tv. ORDINANCES
PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE
Continued Hearing
~ bill of November 22, 1967, the proposed Sign Ordinance cam on, the
matter having been opened for public hearing on November 13 and con-
tinued to this date to permit the City Attorney to redraft, with no
substantive changes, and to receive suggestions from the Tiburon Pen-
insula Advisory Committee.
Drohan reported that while the redrafted ordinance was now before the
Council, comments of rl'pJ\C IS Bd hoc cOl:::nittee had just been received,
and he requested the hearing be continued to allow the Lands and
Development Co~nittee nn opportunity to review and comment on the TPAC
report.
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Strawbridge, that public hearing on the
Sign Ordinance be continued to the next regular meeting; unanimously
passed:
AYES: COUNCILf/IEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNC ILI.IZN : None
ABSENT: COUNC ILI/IEN: Brener, Fanning
CATV FRANCHISE
Introduction and First Reading
EY bill of November 21, 1967, an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF ~RE
CITY OF TIBURON GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CLEARVIEW CABLE SYSTEMS, INC.,
A COPORATION, TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY ANTENNA
TELEVISION SYSTErJI WI'I'HIN T'"rlE CITY OF TIBURON now came on for introduc-
tion and first reading. The City Engineer reported the application,
tentatively approved by the Council on May 23, 1967, had been perfected,
and by adoption of this ordinance, franchise would be awarded.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the ordinance be read by
title only; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNC ILI,lEN : Dro~8n, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNC ILr.1El~: None
ABSENT COU1~C IU.!~i'J B:"lE:l~Sr, Y2nning
The Chair stated that having introduced the ordinance to be read by
title only and having been so read, further reading would be dispensed
with, and he directed public hearing set for January 8, 1967 at 8:00
P.M., pursuant to Sec. 50022n6 of the Government Code.
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
called for and motion unanimously passed
Hoffmire,
Strawbridge
Question on the motion was
The City Attorney suggested correction be made by inserting the date
"February 8, 1968" in the four open spaces provided for date on page
1, and that "Original Ordinance No. 82--Documentary Stamp Tax--New No
10" be added to the list of enumerated ordinances on page 2; such
corrections were thereupon made
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan,
duced and read by title only.
that the ordinance be intro-
By bill of Novenlber 21, 1967, an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF TIBURON ADOPTING A REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF THE ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
TIBURON, CALIFORNIA" PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT
INCLUDED THEREIN WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES HERE-
INAFTER SET OUT came on for introduction and first reading. The ordi-
nance represents, generally, a compilation and codification of the
first 76 ordinances adopted by the City through March 13, 1967.
CODE OF THE CITY OF TIBURON
Introduction and First Reading
The Chair directed that by second reading at the next meeting, a letter
to the phone company be drafted expressing the City's desire that the
phone company increase its staff for this relocation work so service
can be provided to the Tiburon area as quickly as possible, and that
Clearview's previous recommendation to the phone company that the CATV
firm supply the men and pay 2 supervisor to oversee the work be incor-
porated in the drafted letter
ABSENT
CO UNC IL~ilEN
Bremer,
Fanning
NOES
COU1'JC ILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
Hoffmire,
Strawbridge
Question on
To a question of Mr. Allan Thompson, Reedlands resident, Mr. Ron Georgie,
Chief Engineer for Clearview, replied that since the signal would come
from Mill ValleY and have to be carried on overhead poles to areas
where utilities ar2 presently undergrounded, the latter areas could not
expect to receive service earlier than others served by overhead lines.
the
motion was called for and unanimously passed
Mr. Peter Tib~)ettsj Pacific Telephone Company representative, was recog-
nized stating that although they too were working diligently to do this
work, he doubted such rearrangement could be accomplished by mid-year
that available crel~ was assigned to areas in the order in which pole
attachment agree~2Dts W2re executed, and since such agreements were
signed until a franchise was granted, Clearview's Tiburon operation
not yet on their cchedule
not
was
Mr. Chanock, representing the applicant firm, was recognized stating
they anticipated the phone company would complete relocation of their
utilities on overhead poles by the middle of next summer, which would
allow installation of the CATV system by the end of 1968. He stated
they were anxious to commence service, but were hampered by the limited
personnel available in the phone company to first relocate their
utilities on these Inutually-used poles, and encouraged the City to press
the phone company to provide ample staff for this work, the cost of
which is borne by the CATi firm.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the ordinance be con-
sidered to have passed first reading, having been read by title only
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MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the purpose of the
ordinance 1s to adopt a municipal code containing ordinances of the
City of a general and permanent nature, which may be from time to time
amended; unanimously passed:
A YES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Fanning
PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
Introduction and First Reading
By bill of No"ember 20, 1967, an ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF TIBURON IMPOSING A DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY now came on for introduction and first reading. The City
Manager reported this was not an additional tax but a replacement of
present federal tax, terminating January 1, 1968, of a County ordinance
assuming such taxing power; and by adoption of SB 837 by the last Legis-
lature, cities are permitted to participate to the extent of one-half
of tax levied by adopting the subject ordinance.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the ordinance be intro-
duced and read by title only; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Breme r , Fanning
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that this be considered first
reading, the ordinance having been read by title only; unanimously passed
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Fanning
V. MINUTE ORDERS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
By bill of November 21, 1967, the Chair announced his nomination of Mr.
Allan Thompson, Reedlands resident and architect, to fill the remain-
ing position on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Strawbridge, that the City Council confirms
the appointment of Mr. Allan Thompson as a member of the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a four-year term; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Fanning
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE, FERRY SERVICE
ay bill of November 21, 1967, Mr. Milton McDonogh put before the Council
his protest, filed with the Public utilities Commission, of the applica-
tion filed by Harbor Carriers, Inc. to operate a carrier service between
San Francisco and Sausalito and between Tiburon and Angel Island. By
letters to the City Manager of 11/8/67 and 11/9/67, Mr. McDonogh asked
the Council to join in this protest, for reasons expressed in these
communications addressed to the City Manager by his attorney, Frank I.
Ford. It was the Public Services Committee's recommendation that the
matter be put on the Suspense Calendar to permit time to examine the
protest filed by Mr. McDonogh and the application made by Harbor Carriers
Mr. Milton McDonagh was recognized~ stating at this time no date for
public hearing had been set by the PUC.
StraWbridge suggested that a Harbor Carriers representative be invited
Mr. Ben Farlatti was recognized stating the City had directed Mr. Fred
Zelinsky to provide parking for his Findjammer Restaurant between the
Safeway store and Tiburon Lodge~ but there was no pedestrian passageway
provided for patrons to use in going from the lot to the restaurant.
He suggested the sidewalk be extended from Safeway to Main Street, and
after completion of the drainage-sidewalk project, a distribution of
costs for the storm drainage project could be submitted to private
owners.
Fire Chief Franklin Buscher was recognized stating there had been no
previous discussion as to the District participating financially in
the cost of the sidewalk in front of their property, but if the Board
of the District agreed to lend such cooperation, he felt other private
owners should also participate. Mr. Kelly \ITheeler, Tiburon Fire Pro-
tection District, was recognized adding the City should set out a
formula for such contributions if they were to be asked of private owners
In answer to the Council's additional request that he investigate a
complaint of Mr. Fred Mantegani that recent paving repair on the Boule-
vard had impaired drainage in front of his place of business, the City
Engineer reported these repairs had been properly made and did not
control the elevation of water backing up in the vicinity of Mr. Mante-
gani's store. A possible suggested remedy was installation of a new
catch basin with connecting 12" concrete pipe to an existing storm
drain on the south side of Tiburon Boulevard at its intersection with
Juanita Lane
By bill of the City Engineer of November 21, 1967, it was reported that
plans to construct interim drainage facilit~es, with a sidewalk, on the
north side of Tiburon Boulevard from the fire station east to the bus
station had been prepared. Two departures from the original proposal
were noted: (1) in the interest of economy~ the sidewalk was now
located between the existing crosswalk at Main street intersection
westerly to the real estate office on Tiburon Boulevard; and (2) street
lights had been eliminated because of the uncertainty as to the confi-
guaration of Tiburon Boulevard.
DRAINAGE ON TIBURON BOULEVARD
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
MOVED by Drohan) seconded by Strawbridge, that the Council reaffirm the
use of the present system as to stacking of automobiles in Tiburon
Boulevard, with the understanding it 1s apparently going to be improved
with the presence of an officer at least 80% of the time; and that the
City Engineer and City Manager be directed to bring a recommendation to
the Council on parallel vs. perpendicular parking on Tiburon Boulevardj
motion unanimously passed:
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
Hoffmire,
Strawbridge
By bill of November 20, 1967, the City Manager brought to the Council's
attention complaints received concerning parking of automobiles at
Tiburon Boulevard~ northerly of Main Street, during commuter traffic
periods. It Vias the recommendation of the Officer-in-Charge that the
present policy permitting 15-minute "standing" in the red zone on Main
Street be allowed to continue, there having been no report of damage to
persons or property from such procedure, and that assignment of a
traffic officer at these peak-load hours, when not required for more
urgent duty, would help prevent blocking of vehicle movement. The City
Manager concurred in this recommendation, noting one additional improve-
ment might be substitution of parallel for the present perpendicular
parking. The City Engineer concurred generally with these recommenda-
tions.
REGULATION OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC DURING FERRY COMMUTER PERIODS
The Chair directed the matter continued to January 8, 1968~ and if the
Committee on Public Services finds from its review of the application
and protest a basis for support of the present carrier, Mr. McDonagh,
a draft of a letter to the PUC along these lines be presented for
Council approval.
to attend the meeting at
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matter.
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Hoffmire, that the Council authorize the
City Engineer to meet with Belvedere representatives and spend up to
$250, subject to the City Engineer's approval of the plan that Belvedere
has to measure the runoff co-efficient.
The City Engineer stated Belvedere's consultant had disagreed with the
figures presented in the McCreary-Koretsky report and wished to verify
the correctness of the runoff co-efficient; but it was his opinion this
was not the appropriate time to do this study, and even if the study
indicated runoff substantially lower than the computation of the said
report, he doubted that there would be the tremendous reduction in
project costs alluded to, and doubted, too, that a proper study of this
type could be completed for $500.
Mr. John R. Moore, Belvedere's Mayor, was recognized and stated his City
had voted $250 of the total $500, hoping Tiburon would contribute $250
toward this study which they considered an essential first step.
Mr. Fred Hannahs was recognized calling attention to a study made in
1960 by the Kennedy Engineer for the Sanitary District #5 which would be
helpful in establishing runoff figures.
MOTION AMENDED by Drohan, with seconder's approval: That the City
Council acknowledge receipt of the Planning Commission resolution and
put it on file; and that Drohan shall communicate with the Planning
Commission Chairman to determine the full extent of their intention in
adopting the said resolution
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized stating the City of Belvedere had
requested this City's financial cooperation to the extent of one-half
of the cost of a $500 study on runoff waters this winter; further, that
this plan did not take into account the costs involved in acquiring
lands from private tidelands owners whose property would receive the
discharge.
Strawbridge asked if the large basin in back of Tiburon Lodge could
not be incorporated in the plan as he feared this land might be lost to
potential holding-basin use through land development.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan,
resolution be accepted.
that the Planning Commission
By bill of November 21, 1967, the City Engineer reported that on Novem-
ber 6, 1967, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving,
substantially, a project recommended in the McCreary-Koretsky report,
subsequently recommended by the Joint Drainage Committee to the Tiburon
Council for adoption, to provide a holding basin on Tiburon Peninsula
Club land with discharge of waters to Belvedere Cove. By their resolu-
tion, the Commission recommended that the Council appropriate monies
for the determination of routing of the storm drains.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION REGARDING DOWNTOvJN DRAINAGE
The Chair repeated the sense of the motionj that the entire project,
including extending the sidewalk to the Tiburon Lodge, should be put to
bid and the City Manager, in coordination with the Public Services Com-
mittee, will negotiate with the owners for their pro-rata share.
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
Hoffmire,
Strawbridge
Question on the motion was called for and unanimously passed
Drohan stated he favored extending the sidewalk the full distance,
requested by Mr. Farlatti.
as
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Strawbridge, that the Council approve in
principle the whole project; that the City Engineer be instructed to
put the project out for bids immediately and the City Manager be
instructed to meet with the Fire Department and adjoining property
owners to negotiate a pro-rata contribution to the total job; and that
the City Manager present such recommendation to the Public Services
Committee.
Minutes
/~ 13 0
City Council
-5-
27 November 1967
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Fanning
MOVED by Strawbridge~ seconded by Drohan~ that
recommendation be adopted; unanimously passed:
Hoffmire, Strawbridge
COUNCILMEN
COUNCILMEN
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
None
Bremer,
City
Engineer
the
In answer to the points raised by Miss Anne Ellinwood, the City Engineer
responded that the question of ownership of affected lands would be
part of the study he conducted
s
By bill of November 21, 1967, the City Engineer recommended that he be
authorized to perform preliminary work, as suggested by the Planning
Commission, to evaluate the entire circulation system within the
Esperanza-Mar Hest street area, including the possibility of extending
Beach Road to Mar 11est, extending existing Esperanza street southerly to
Tiburon Boulevard, and the original proposal of the City Engineer to
extend Esperanza street to Mar Hest. He stated he would, subsequently,
consult with the Commir~ion to determine what project might be pursued
after this preliminary investigation.
EXTENSION OF ESPERANZA STREET TO MAR WEST STREET
The Chair directed the matter continued to the next meeting, asking that
the Chairman meet with Staff to work out the details of the subject
contract.
The Chair noted that in including all these persons, it might be
difficult to arrange a meeting promptly and the City Manager's sugges-
tion that the undertaking might be approved and contract details later
worked out might be followed. Mrs. Smith indicated she preferred to
hold the meeting on the contract before the Council considered approval
of the project.
Mrs. Polly Smith, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, was
recognized stating she hoped this meeting could be promptly arranged
between herself, the City Manager, member of the Council, County
Planning Director Paul Zucker, and if desir~d, the City Attorney, in
order that the matter could come up on the next Council agenda.
Drohan stated some questions on the proposed contract had been raised,
and the Commission now asked that the matter be continued in order to
meet first with the City Manager, a member of the Council and member
of the Planning Commission to work out some elements of the contract
BY bill of November 21, 1967, the Parks and Recreation Commission put
before the Council their Resolution No.9 urging that a proposed agree-
ment with the County of Marin, including a~ Exhibit B, be approved for
a joint city-county study of trails, which would include the ridge route
of the Peninsula, the railroad right-of-way and connecting links.
CITY AGREEMENT FOR TRAIL PLAN ON TIBURON PENINSULA
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Question on the motion, as amended, to receive and file the Planning
Commission resolution vTas called for and motion unanimously passed:
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
Hoffmire,
Strawbridge
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
strawbridge
AYES
Question on the motion to approve an expenditure of $250 for the runoff
~tudy, subject to the City Engineerfs approval, was called for and
passed
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
Hoffmire
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized stating the Planning Commission had
passed the resolution because drainage was essential to street layout
and planning, and if an alternate route were to be considered, the Com~
mission should be advised. Drohan stated he would communicate to the
Commission's Chairman a summary of the present discussion.
Minutes
#130-City Council
-6-
27 November 1967
It was the sense
the County would
of the Council that such subvention of revenues to
only increase the inequities the proposal presumably
MOVED by Strawbridge~ seconded by Drohan~
recommendation be accepted
that the City Manager
s
By bill of November 21~ 1967~ the City-County Services Committee asked
for the Council's response to its proposal to study a redistribution
of sales tax revenues received by the cities and County of Marin~ as
proposed by the Board of Supervisors, whereby cities would share with
the County a portion of sales tax revenues and/or motel tax revenues.
It was the City Manager's recommendation that the City assent to the
study but assign to the Administration and Finance Committee a study
on supplemental revenues which the City might obtain to replace those
subvented to the County
REDISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX REVENUES
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
Breme r ,
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
Hoffmire,
strawbridge
AYES
MOVED by Drohan; seconded by Strawbridge, that negotiations with the
Division of Highways for the purchase of a 7~233 square-foot parcel
located in Reedlands Unit No 1 be discontinued; unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Drohan,
By bill of November 21, 1967, the Assistant to the City Manager repor-
ted that due to zoning restrictions and deed restrictions pertaining
to a parcel of land northwest of Reed Ranch Road and Tiburon Boulevard,
on which the City Manager on November 13 had been authorized to open
negotiations for purchase, it was the Staff's recommendation that the
City not continue such negotiations.
PURCHASE OF EXCESS LAND FROM STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
A BS ENT
COUNCILMEN
Bremer~
Fanning
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
v!ith approval of maker and seconder, the motion was then AMENDED to
add: Such approval being subject to the City Manager obtaining confir-
mation of answers to the questions posed by the City Attorney; motion
unanimously passed:
COUNCILMEN
Drohan~
Hoffmire,
strawbridge
The City Attorney rais2d several questions on the exhibited agreement
In paragraphs 3 and 6; whether the City had any liability for reimburse-
ment of out-of-pocket expenses should the bond fail to go through; in
paragraph 4, clarification as to whether the 3%-of-construction-cost
fee included acquisition and contingency and would be paid out of bond
proceeds; and paragraph 5; what the obligation for special fees in
regard to acquisition of land would be.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that Resolution No. 176 be
adopted, appointing the Oakland law firm of Sturgis, Den-Dulk, Douglass
and Anderson as special bond counsel to conduct special assessment
district proceedings in EI Marinero Assessment District #1967-1, and
that the Mayor be authorized to sign, and the City Clerk attest to~ the
attached agreement employing said firm.
Since preparing the bill, the City Manager reported the Councilmen had
received an exhibit thereto, being a memorandum of proceedings in which
it was proposed that the Council adopt a resolution appointing special
bond counsel and authorize execution of an agreement~ attached to said
resolution draft
By bill of November 20~ 1967, the City Manager presented for approval
appointment of special counsel to the City for the formation of an
assessment district to finance improvements in the Marinero Subidivision,
as requested by developer Kurt Heath, and as discussed in Executive
Session by the Council
USE OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR FINANCING PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
Resolution No. 176
Minutes #130-City Council
--7-
27 November 1967
Minutes #130-City Council -8- ~7 November 1967
aims to remedy.
Question was called for and motion unanimously defeated:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: None
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Fanning
The Chair stated he would so inform the CitY-County Committee at the
meeting he will attend of Mayors and Councilmen on November 29, 1967
COUNTY-~\!IDE FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
BY bill of November 21, 1967, the CitY-County Services Committee re-
quested the City's assent to a study to create a county-wide flood
control zone. It was the City Manager's recommendation that the City
assent to such a feasibility study.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the City Manager's
recommendation be accepted.
Drohan stated in view of the localized flooding problems of Tiburon,
he could see no benefit in spending funds for such study to create a
county-wide flood control zone, which might result in another 5~ tax
levy.
Strawbridge stated that flooding within the County affected Tiburon
residents who must travel through such flooded unincorporated areas
and felt the City should support the study.
The Chair stated he favored the proposal, although hoped no 5~ levy
would result.
Question was called for and motion passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Breme r, Fanning
CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF ADDED WORK PERFORMED
By bill of November 21~ 1967, it was reported the firm of vTilbur Smith
& Associates, Inc. in October 1965 was authorized to make a traffic
survey as part of the Callister & Payne Downtown Plan, and by January,
1966 had performed work over and above that authorized, later billing
the City for $1,305.19 in excess of the authorized amount. The bill
had been referred to the Administration and Finance Committee, whose
recommendation was that since the work was performed, though not
authorized~ and value received~ a negotiated settlement of $500 in
payment of the $1~305.19 overage be allowed; that the $500 be transferred
to the General Fund for this purpose, increasing Project 13-68, Func-
tion S by $500 to cover the settlement.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan~ that the Committee's recom-
mendation be accepted; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire~ StraWbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Fanning
RATE INCREASE REQUEST BY GREYHOUND LINES
BY bill of November 21, 1967, the Assistant to the City Manager stated
the Public Utilities Commission had granted a hearing to Grehound Lines
for December 20, 1967 for them to present their case for a rate increase~
affecting Tiburon passenger fares. As substantial grounds must be pre-
sented for a protest at such hearing, it was the City Manager's recom-
mendation that the City set a hearing for December 11, 1967 to permit
persons interested in the matter to give testimony to support any action
the Council might wish to take to present at the PUC hearing.
Minutes #130-City Council -9- 27 November 1967
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the City Manager's
recommendation be accepted and hearing be so set for December 11, 1967 ;
unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Breme r , Fanning
TEEN-AGE DANCE
By bill of November 21, 1967, the Parks and Recreation Commission
sought the Council's approval of the Commission's sponsorship of a
teen-age dance to be held January 6, 1968 at Del Mar School, requesting
authorization to spend not to exceed $100 for expenses, should atten-
dance fall below the anticipated figure.
Mrs. Polly Smith was recognized, giving some details of the plans for
this function, at which the Assistant to the City Manager has volunteer-
ed his services as Master of Ceremonies. She stated Belvedere would
assist in providing chaperones, but would not participate financially.
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Strawbridge, that the City Council endorse
the Parks and Recreation Commission's intention to conduct a teen-age
dance at Del Mar School on January 6, 1968; and support it to the extent
of $100, assuming attendance does not pay for the dance's expensesj
unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Fanning
THELFTH NIGHT, CHRISTMAS TREE BURNING CEREMONY
BY bill of November 21, 1967 , the Parks and Recreation Commission
sought Council approval of a Christmas Tree Burning Ceremony on January
6, 1968, planned jointly with the Belvedere Parks and Recreation Com-
mission.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the Council approve
the request of the Parks and Recreation Commission; unanimously passed:
A YES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Fanning
Drohan questioned the necessity of bringing the latter two items to
the Council for approval. The City Manager responded there were
questions of policy involved, as well as expenditure of money in one
case.
ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE, ANISE '..TEED
BY bill of November 20, 1967, the City Manager conveyed to the Council
Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company's response of November 2, 1967
to the City's request that they control anise weeds growing along their
right-of-way and railroad yard. They stated that when rails, ties and
other materials were removed from the abandoned line, it might be
possible to resolve the problem.
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized stating that she hoped that by
controlling the anise weeds on railroad property before this time that
further distribution of seeds could be reduced, suggesting the railroad
be asked to take earlier action than that shown in their letter. She
suggested sterilization of the soil might be helpful in reducing the
weed crop at this point.
Mr. Joseph Bacheller, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, was recognized
supporting this position since the Commission hoped to landscape some
areas when the weeds were removed.
l'~e City Engineer agreed it might be propitious to review priorities,
suggested a Council committee meet with Mr Johnson on the matter.
and
Jxtension of Vistazo \Test was discussed. Mr. Johnson stated
would serve at least 3 or 4 times the number of persons
Porto Marino Drive extension and endorsed such a
residents he represented would be happy to have,
Diviso.
this proposal
served by the
proposal, although the
first, improvements to
Mr. Andrew Johnson, representing the Association, was recognized urging
prompt action be taken in widening the street at least 2', and emphasizing
the importance of the street to the residents it serves in contrast to the
value of improvements to two previously-authorized improvement projects
for Vista Del Mar Lane and Porto Marino Drive, neither of which were in
the Select street System.
Drohan reported receipt of letter dated November 24, 1967 from the Hill
Haven Property Owners Association calling the Council's attention to the
"dangerously narro\." condition" of Diviso Street, and requesting immediate
steps be taken to bring said street to City standards, being a heavily-
used street of the Select Street System. The letter suggested that if
there was any question, the City Attorney be asked for his opinion on the
official status of the street within that System, stating it was an
accepted public street serving 119 families. Drohan suggested priority of
street improvements be reviewed, in view of the statements in this letter.
Widening and Paving,
Drohan also suggested the Council might consider meeting weekly on a 8:00-
10:00 P.M. schedule. The City Manager suggested, alternatively, the Council
might make its first monthly meeting an open discussion meeting so the
public could be heard, and at its second monthly meeting, the Council would
take action on those matters, with no public discussion. There was no
~onsensus on either suggestion.
Diviso Street
The Chair directed this suggested procedure be followed, taking advantage
of the interim created by the cancelled December 26th meeting to initiate
the change.
Drohan suggested that items on agendas which are to be referred to committees
be so referred prior to the item being placed on the agenda to allow the
committee to meet, recommend, and establish the time at which the item will
then be placed before the Council. He suggested this procedure might
shorten meetings, as well as provide more considered attention to the matters
by committee members. The City Manager stated that if it was concurred that
the December 26, 1967 meeting be cancelled--being a holiday--this procedure
could be instigated during the interim between the December and January
meetings. Drohan added this suggestion presumed Staff would use its dis-
cretion in what matters are referred to committee and it was not his inten-
tion that all items be so referred. Strawbridge concurred in the latter.
Procedural Changes
VIII
There being no objection, the Chair directed report of the Superintendent
of Public Horks for October, 1967 accepted, with usual commendations.
QUESTIONS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
VI
ORKS
VII
The City Attorney reported Appellants had
of this appeal, pending since January 17,
the matter continued
REPORTS
again requested continuance
1967. The Chair so directed
APPLICATION FOR USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH PARKING LOT
PARADISE DRIVE BETVTEEN TIBURON BOULEVARD AND MAR FEST
l:Teinberg and Demaurex, et al Appellants
VI
Minutes Council -10- 27 November 1967
The Chair directed Staff to investigate the suggestion of spraying
along the right-of-way, requesting the railroad to accomplish this
by means of a small car run along the track, and explaining to the
company that presence of weeds on their property was precluding the
landscaping proposed by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
~1130- Ci ty
APPEAL
Minutes ? 130 - C i t Y Co un c i 1 -11- 27 November 1967
The Chair directed the matter referred to Public Services Committee, to
meet with Mr. Johnson and report at the first meeting in January.
Announced Closing of PG&E Service Agency, Belvedere
BY letter addressed to the Mayor on November 20, 1967, Mrs. 01eta Skinner
requested the City's support in opposing the plan of PG&E to close its
service facilities, retaining only the "payll station at 7 Beach Road,
Belvedere. She presented three petitions, dated November 14, 1967, bearing
the names, respectively, of 105, 74 and 146 Tiburon and Belvedere residents
who support continuance of the PG&E offices on the same basis as they have
been operated for some 40 years.
Mr. Dick Conrad, PG&E representative, was recognized explaining the company
wished to eliminate the agency portion, retaining Mrs. Skinner to operate
the pay station. He stated that whereas the local station was open only
8 hours a day for service calls, handling them through Mill Valley, which
is open 24 hours a day, would provide faster and more complete service. He
also mentioned duplication of records at both offices would add to the
economy.
Mrs. Skinner was recognized and stated residents of the area were very
concerned about losing the "personal touchll of this office, and she did not
feel she could continue to operate the office on the basis of the fees
paid for collection of bills only. Mr. Conrad replied an increase in this
fee schedule was being considered.
It was the sense of the Council that the City could take no position in
these negotiations between the private parties.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the petitions presented by
Mrs. Skinner be accepted and forwarded to the Pacific Gas & Electric
Company; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Drohan, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Fanning
IX. ADJOURNMENT
At 12:35 A.M., November 28, 1967 , the Chair declared the meeting adjourned
~
. '---
Approved by the City Council on:
, 1967
MA YOR
Minutes #131 CITY COUNCIL 11 December 1967
CITY OF TIBURON
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Tiburon, state of Califor-
nia, was called to order by Mayor John S. Hoffmire, Jr. at 8:10 P.M. on
December 11, 1967 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
EX OFFICIO: Lawrence D. Rose, City Manager
Richard H. Breiner, Deputy City Attorney
Ray W. Foreaker, Jr., City Engineer
Louis Brunini, Superintendent of Public Works
Rus6ell Melquist, Assistant to City Manager
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by strawbrid~e, seconded by Drohan, that Minutes #130 for the meeting
of November 27, 19 7 be approved as submitted; unanimously passed.
rl. HEARING
RATE INCREASE, GREYHOUND LINES, INC.
The matter of rate increases proposed by Greyhound Lines, Inc. now came
on, having been set for public hearing this date by the Council on
November 27 when it was decided to provide this opportunity for citizens
to gi~e testimony to support whatever action the Council might take for
the Public utilities Commission's hearing.
The Chair declared the hearing open.
It was noted that while the Company was asking for less than a 5~ in-
crease in one-way fares, commuter fares would be increased more than
40~.
No representatives of Greyhound Lines, Inc. were present.
Mrs. Mary Price was recognized, stating this heavy 5l.4~ increase in
commuter fares would be a particular hardship to heads of families who
must commute daily to San Francisco; that it appeared such increase was
directed towards eliminating commute passenger service; and that the
outlay for commute books might cause passengers to pay on a per-trip
basis, which would be time consuming for drivers and cause delays.
Dr. Edgar C. Leuthold was recognized, endorsing the statement made.
The Chair declared the public hearing closed.
MOVED by Fanning, seconded by Bremer, that a strong letter of protest
be addressed to the Public utilities Commission objecting, particUlarly,
to the heavy increase in commuter tickets.
Strawbridge stated he would abstain from voting, in the ab_ence of
testimony from the Greyhound Company as to their reasons for the re-
quested rate increase.
Question was called for and motion passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire
NOES: COUNCILMEN None
ABSTAINING: COUNCILMEN Strawbridge
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN None
V ORDINANCES
PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE
EY bill of the City Engineer of December 5, 1967, an ordinance entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TIBURON GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CLEARVIEW
CABLE SYSTEMS, INC., A CORPORATION, TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM v,TITHIN THE CITY OF TIBURON now
came on for second reading and adoption, having passed first reading
~ATV FRANCHISE
Second Reading and Adoption
Ordinance No. 83
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN:
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
Question on the amended motion was called for and unanimously passed
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan,
Fanning,
HOffmire,
Strawbridge
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
Strawbridge
AYES
MOTION AMENDED BY Fanning, seconded by Drohan, adding: and that the
Planning Commission is requested to hold at least one public hearing
before returning the ordinance to the Council. Amend.ent was unani-
mously passed:
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan,
Fanning,
HOffmire,
Fanning stated that although a public hearing was not required,
the public would be given an opportunity to speak to the matter
is before the Commission.
he hoped
when it
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized asking if, as in the Zoning Ordi-
nance, the CommiSSion would be prevented from considering any aspect
of the ordinance not specifically referred .to them by the Council. The
Chair replied the ordinance was going back to the Commission in its
entirety for their reconsideration of any or all of the draft.
Bremer stated he felt outright prohibition could preclUde something in
good taste which the City might want to have. Drohan replied that if
the Commission agreed with the Council's recommendation taking window
signs out of the prohibited category, the only remaining prohibitions
would be vehicular, roof and moving signs, and outdoor advertising.
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Fanning, that the City Council return the
draft of the proposed Sign Ordinance, dated November 6, 1967, to the
Planning Commission along with (1) the Committee's agenda bill, as now
amended, and (2) all correspondence received on the matter from
interested citizens; and that the Planning Commission be urged to give
equal attention to all elements in further shaping the final ordinance
Section 8-9lo That the Planning Commission be requested to clarify
wording 0 the first sentence of this section to make it understand-
able to the public; and that title be added to the heading.
Section 8-l3(b): Correct typographical errors in 2nd and 4th lines,
substituting, respectively, "pasted" and "Window" for posted and
wider.
Section 8-l4(c)
Bulletin Boards
square f-ee
Delete second sentence from paragraph.
End paragraph with sentence "...a1so feels that
is too small." Delete remainder of paragraph.
8
The Council concurred in all the Committee's suggestions as submitted,
with amendments made to the following
The proposed Sign Ordinance, on which hearing was originally opened on
October 23rd and continued through to this date, now came before the
Council with the accompanying report of the Lands and Development Com-
mittee, dated December 11, 1967, containing their recommendations for
revisions based on their study and letters of TPAC and interested citi-
zens. The Committee recommended the draft be returned to the Planning
Commission, and that their attention be directed specifically to ten
items which the Committee now put to the Council for concurrence. The
Committee noted the Commission's reconsideration of the draft should
not be limited to these items alone, and that all pertinent correspond-
dence should be transmitted to the Commission when the draft was re-
turned.
Minutes
#131-City Council
-2-
11
December 1967
Minutes #131 City Council -3- 11 December 1967
on November 27, 1967.
The Chair called attention to his letter of December 5, 1967, addres-
sed to the President of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co., San Fran-
cisco, asking their cooperation in expediting the matter of pOle line
conversions to permit the Clearview Company to string their cable
preparatory to service.
MOVED by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that the ordinance be read
by title only, constituting second reading; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
MOVED by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that title having been so
read, that Ordinance No. 83 be adopted; unanimously passed:
A YES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
Second Reading and Adoption
Ordinance No. 82
EY bill of December 5, 1967, an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF TIBURON IMPOSING A DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY now came on for second reading and adoption, having passed
first reading on November 27, 1967.
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Drohan, that the ordnance be given
second reading by title only; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
MOVED by Strawbridge, seconded by Fanning, that title having been so
read, Ordinance No. 82 be adopted; unanimously passed:
A YES : COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
VI. RESOLUTIONS
EL MARINERO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1967-1
Appointing En~ineer of WOek and Authorizing Execution of Agreement
Resolutions I 7 through 1 2
ay bill and addenda of December 6, 1967, the Assistant to the City
Manager reported the special counsel employed by the City for the El
Marinero Assessment District would present six procedural resolutions
for adoption.
Mr. Edwin N. Ness, Special Bond Counsel, then presented his 3-page
memorandum outlining the necessary procedures to commence assessment
district proceedings, introducing the resolutions which must be adopted
to institute proceedings.
MOVED by Fanning, seconded by Drohan, that Resolution Nos. 177 through
182, pertaining to the E1 Marinero Assessment District 1967-1, be
adopted as presented without further reading, such resolutions being
RESOLUTION APPROVING BOUNDARY MAP, RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETER-
MINATION TO UNDERTAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS, RESOLUTION
APPOINTING ENGINEER OF WORK AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT,
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION IN THE MATTER OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
AND ACQUISITIONS TO BE MADE, RESOLUTION AND ORDER PRELIMINARLY ADOPT-
ING ENGINEER'S REPORT, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING AND CALLING FOR BIDS,
Fire Chief Franklin Buscher was recognized stating the District had
not been invited to participate in the ad hoc committee's discussions,
and had they been present, would have informed the committee it would
not be possible to raise the firehouse floor because the 10' ceiling
would not, thus, accommodate the fire fighting apparatus; and they had
been advised by an architect this would be a waste of time and cost
some $25,000. The Chair explained the meeting was called to coordinate
with the Commission on drainage matters and to bring about the most
feasible and financial practicable solution to the problem
The City Manager recommended that completion of the sidewalk to the
Tiburon Lodge should be accomplished; that the District's offer to pay
50% of the cost of the storm drain, exclusive of a double catch basin
on either side of the sidewalk south of the real estate office, be
accepted; and that other benefiting property owners be asked to sub-
~cribe the $2,200 required to complete the sidewalk; and that Mr. Fred
Mantegani be asked to pay the $1,400 required for a 12" drain on the
opposite side of Tiburon Boulevard, between his market and the catch
basin on Juanita Lane.
ay bill of December 11, 1967, the City Manager and City Engineer
reported on a meeting of an ad hoc committee, composed of Bremer and
the Chair, Planning Commissioners Rettig and Harvey, held December 6
to discuss proration of costs for construction of an 18' drain in
Tiburon Boulevard from the firehouse southerly to an existing storm
drain near the bus stop, and construction of a paralleling sidewalk.
It was the Committee's recommendation that the City might assume the
expense of installing the drainage system, providing the Tiburon Fire
Protection District initiated action to promptly cause the firehouse
floor to be raised, and that the City Engineer proceed with soliciting
bids only after receiving such assurance from the District.
STORM DRAIN AND SIDEWALK
Tiburon Boulevard, Main street to Tiburon Lodge
The Chair stated, following withdrawl of the motion, that he would
direct the matter referred to Lands and Development Committee to work
out with Mr. Mantegani, and that the matter be continued to the next
meeting in January.
Mr. Fred Mantegani was recognized stating he was not opposed to parallel
parking but if it were done, the procedure should be followed all along
Tiburon Boulevard downtown, not just in front of his property, which
currently accommodates 14 cars in the 250' frontage, and with parallel
parking would be reduced to 7 spaces. He added that previous discus-
sions with City Staff had indicated the prOblem of cars double parking
during ferry arrivals \'lould, be solved by posting "no parking" signs
along that side of Tiburon Boulevard, a suggestion to which he agreed
Motion by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that the City Engineer be
authorized to proceed as requested in the agenda bill was duly with-
drawn following later discussion.
ay bill dated December 5, 1967, the City Engineer recommended that the
Council authorize him to proceed with converting the perpendicular
parking to parallel parking on the southerly side of Tiburon Boulevard
from Juanita Lane westerly to the Tiburon Professional Center bUilding,
as discussed on November 27, 1967 at the request of Mr. Fred Mantegani
whose property fronts this area.
PARALLEL PARKING ON TIBURON BOULEVARD
VII.
MINUTE ORDERS
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN
None
NOES
COUNCILMEN
None
AYES
COUNCILMEN
Bremer,
Drohan,
Fanning,
Hoffmire,
Strawbridge
Question was called for and motion unanimOUSly passed
It was noted that an agreement with
of 11~Tork, was attached to and made a
this firm.
Rhodes & Burton, named as Engineers
part of the resolution apPOinting
and RESOLUTION ADOPTING SCALE OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES
Minutes #131
City Council
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11
December 1967
Minutes #131-City Council -5- 11 December 1967
Mr. Fred Hannahs was recognized, speaking for the District's Board,
stating that after a year's discussions and the decision made at the
November 27th meeting, they were discouraged to learn of the recommen-
dations now propounded by the ad hoc committee. He stated that the
project would be further delayed while obtaining agreement from the
property owners as to their financial participation in the sidewalk
portion of the plan.
Drohan suggested the committee's recommendation, while well intended,
should be abandoned and discussions should center about the original
plan.
The City Manager explained how the committee's recommendations had been
arrived at, stating it would still be possible to do the original pro-
ject, putting it to bid at the unit price so the project might be
enlarged to include the full sidewalk if subscription permitted. The
Chair stated he felt the City Manager's suggestion to subscribe the
remaining $2,200 of cost was worthwhile, and felt Mr. Fred Zelinsky
would participate.
Mr. Ben Farlatti was recognized, stating the Tiburon Lodge already has
provided for pedestrian passage and should not be asked to contribute
towards additional sidewalk.
MOVED by Fanning, seconded by Strawbridge, that the Council proceed with
the project, from the firehouse down, and anyone else who wants to tie
in should make their 100% pro-rated contribution.
Mr. Fred Mantegani stated that if the District wished to contribute the
$3,800, constituting 46% of the storm drain's cost, he would be willing
to contribute the $1,400 required for the drain on his side of the
Boulevard.
Mr. Farlatti was again recognized, indicating the City should bear the
cost of the extended sidewalk, and stating he preferred seeing the side-
walk on the side opposite his Tiburon Lodge.
The City Manager stated that if Staff were provided with a cut-off date
in which to solicit pro-rata contributions, the project could be put to
bid in accordance with the original pla~.
Question on the motion was called for and ~nanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COtNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
MOVED by Fanning, seconded by Bremer, that the Council accept the
offer of the Tiburon Fire Protection District to extent of 50% contri-
bution, less the cost of the double catch basin; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, StraWbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Mr. Hannahs was again recognized stating he understood an order issued
in connection with bringing the culverts in front of the Tiburon Lodge
up to grade had been withdrawn. The Chair replied this was not so.
DOWNTOWN WATERSHED DRAINAGE PROGRAM - Runoff study Recommendation
ay bill of December 7, 1967, the City Engineer recommended that the
City at this time not contribute $250 to match the amount allocated
by the City of Belvedere for a further study of runoff coefficient in
connection with downtown drainage.
Bremer stated it was felt the $250 figure would not make any worthwhile
contribution to the solution of downtown drainage at this point and
further, could present false statistical information since the study
was not comprehensive enough for the results desired.
iOVED by Bremer~ s~~vnded b~ Strawbridge, that the City not allocate
259 toward suc study a~d he City of Belvedere be appropriately
dVlsed as to the City's reasons for not participating in the study
Minutes #131-City Council -6- 11 December 1967
Motion unanimously passed
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS
Drohan stated that as directed at the last meeting, the proposed
contract between the County and City for a study of hiking and biking
trails had been discussed by the County's Planning Director and the
City Manager and a draft of such contract, dated December 8, 1967, was
now prepared. He stated that before presenting this for approval,
the City Manager wished to review the contract, making some non-sub-
stantive changes.
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Fanning, that the Council authorize the
Mayor to sign the contract between now and January 8, 1968, or when--
ever completed, with the understanding that (1) the dollars involved
will not exceed the $700 originally projected for the job, and (2)
that the City Manager's review will include no substantive .~anges,
but only minor administrative details.
Mrs. Polly Smith, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission,
was recognized asking for the City Attorney's opinion on the contract
and his ruling on how he would interpret the contract as to guarantee-
ing the Commission that work will be done by the County consultant
both within the City as well as the Peninsula.
The Deputy City Attorney stated it appeared the County Planning Depart-
ment would do the work for the entire trail system, the City paying
one-third of the cost of the billing, not to exceed a total of $700.
MOTION AMENDED by Drohan, seconded by Fanning: that the following be
added to the motion: that the Council authorize transfer of $700 from
the Contingency Fund to the General Fund for this purpose.
Question on the motion, as amended, ~s called for and unanimously
passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
AME~: COUNCILMEN: None
RECONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMIT
Horne and Land Company, 1690 Tiburon Boulevard
EY bill of December 1, 1967, the Development Administrator recommended
that since the Board of Design Review had now approved the awning
sign, in lieu of approving the sign on top of a free-standing sign at
1680 Tiburon Boulevard, since removed, that the Council rescind its
order to remove the awning sign, determined on September 11, 1967 by
the Council to be an excess sign.
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, that the City Council rescind
its previous order to remove the awning sign erected by Home and
Land Company; unanimously passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
VIII. APPEAL
APPLICATION FOR USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH PARKING LOT
ADJACENT TO PARADISE DRIVE, BETWEEN TIBURON BLVD. AND MAR WEST
Weinberg and Demaurex, et aI, Appellants
Drohan reported Mr. M. Demaurex had again requested continuance of
this appeal. The Chair directed the matter continued.
Minutes #131-City Council -7- 11 December 1967
IX. REPORTS
TIBURON POLICE AND SHERIFF STATION
There being no objection, the Chair directed report of the Tiburon
Police and Sheriff's Station for November, 1967 be accepted as sub-
mitted.
FUND RECEIPTS BY SOURCE
There being no objection, the Chair directed the November statement
of Fund Receipts by Source accepted.
REGISTER OF CLAIMS NO. 41
MOVED by Bremer, seconded by Strawbridge, that Register of Claims
No. 41 for the month of November be accepted; motion unanimously passed
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
AffiE~: COUNCILMEN: None
MONTHLY CASH FLOW STATEMENT
There being no objection, the Chair directed Monthly Cash Flow state-
ment for November, 1967 be accepted.
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
There being no objection, the Chair directed the report of the Depart-
ment of Urban Development for November, 1967 be accepted.
X. QUESTIONS
Mosquito Abatement District
The Chair suggested that Mr. Elmo DeMartini be appointed to an additional
term to the Mosquito Abatement District, on which he has served for two
years.
MOVED by Drohan, seconded by Bremer, that the Mayor's appointment of Mr.
Elmo DeMartini to the Mosquito Abatement District be confirmed; unanimously
passed:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Bremer, Drohan, Fanning, Hoffmire, Strawbridge
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Procedure
Fanning stated that the Sign Ordinance, as well as the Zoning Ordinance,
might have moved along more smoothly had drafts of these ordinances first
been scrutinized by the City Attorney before being referred to the Council
and he suggested that procedure be established whereby the Planning Com-
mission would have the benefit of the City Attorney's services while pre-
paring an ordinance and before it is passed on by that body. The Deputy
City Attorney stated he had discussed this matter with the Commission's
Chairman and this procedure would be followed.
Corporation Yard
Drohan announced a meeting had been arranged for December 13, 1967 with the
Tiburon Peninsula Club to discuss use of some of their property for a cor-
~oration yard site.
Downtown Development
Drohan noted that as a result of numerous meetings, the Planning Commissio~
minutes now indicated an agreement had been reached between the Railroad
~nd the Demaurex group to put these two pieces of property together for
~ev~lopment by a third party, and he felt this should be recognized as a
sLgnificant step in the development of the downtown area.
Minutes #131-City Council -8- 11 December 1967
Diverting Waters into Clear Lake
Strawbridge noted receipt of letter from the City of Lakeport requesting
the City's support of their objection expressed to the Corps of Engineers
concerning diverting waters into Clear Lake. No action was taken by the
Council.
Statement of POlicy regarding Downtown Waterfront
Strawbridge stated he felt it would be helpfUl to developers and the City
to clearly affirm its policy concerning keeping the downtown waterfront
open, and this could be done by a statement of policy or through a map.
Fanning stated it was difficult to accomplish this by map because of the
multiplicity of ownerships; the balance of the Council agreed such policy
has been well established and is known by present owners.
Resignation of Councilman
Strawbridge announced with regret his resignation from the City Council, to
take effect at adjournment of the January 8, 1968 meeting. He stated that
since he would leave for a 2-month ocean cruise on January 13, 1968, he
felt it would be less of a handica4 to the Council if a replacement were
appointed to servie his remaining -month term.
The Chair expressed his regret over StraWbridge's considered decision and
~tated that the Council had been so notified several months ago and in
Executive Session had discussed a replacement, naming Mr. Rampton W.
Harvey to fill this unexpired term.
Planning Commission, December 4, 1967
Miss Anne Ellinwood was recognized stating the resolution of intent to
rezone the McNaught property indicated Rettig present and voting, whereas
the minutes indicate the Chairman was not present for this vote. She
brought this to the Council's attention in view of the legal requirements
for notice of such public hearing.
Resignation of Councilman Strawbridge
Miss Ellinwood was recognized, referring to her letter to the Council of
December 9, 1967 concerning Strawbridge's resignation and her feeling the
Council seat should have been left unfilled until normal election procedures
were taken in April. The Chair stated the agreement to name Mr. Harvey to
this unexpired term had already been reached prior to receipt of her letter
Drohan stated his decision would not have been altered, had the letter
been before him prior to such action. Fanning agreed, stating he did not
/ ~eel the electoral process was interferred with by this procedure, as
suggested by her letter.
Mr. Rampton vJ. Harvey was recognized, expressing his pleasure at being
nominated to fill a position to ably handled by Strawbridge.
Meeting Cancelled
The Chair announced that because of the Holidays, the regular meeting of
December 26, 1967 would be cancelled; the next meeting is January 8, 1968.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:55 P.M. the Chair declared the meeting recessed to Executive Session
to discuss an appointment to the Planning Commission to replace Mr. Harvey
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M
Ci
Approved by the City Council on:
, 1968
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