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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Min 1964 (June thru July) MINUTES The first regular meeting of the City Council of the newly incorporated City Of Tiburon, California was called to order at 8:15 p.m. on June 23, 1964 by George H. Gnoss, Clerk of the County of Marin. All members of the Council, elected at the general election held June 2, 1964 were present. They are as follows: Anne Lo Ellinwood Fred Co Hannahs John S. Hoffmire, Jr. Leo Souza Gordon W. Strawbridge The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Junior Troop #1951 of Tiburon, ~trs. Michell N. Abramson, Jr., Leader. The Invocation was given by The Rev. Llewellyn White, Pastor, St. Stephen's Episcopal Parisho The official certificate of incorporation issued b~ The Secretary of State of California was read by Mr. Gnoss. Mr. Gnoss then called the roll of the Council, finding all members presento Nominations were opened for the office of Mayor. On the motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, the name of Gordon W. Strawbridge was placed in nomination. The nominations were closed and Gordon Wo Strawbridge was elected Mayor by unanimous vote. The Council took the oath of office as administered by Mro Gnosso Nominations were then opened for the office of Mayor Pro Temporeo On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood? seconded by Councilman Hannahs the name of John S. Hoffmire was placed in -2- nomination. The nominations were closed and John So Hoffmire, Jr. was elected Mayor Pro Tempore by unanimous voteo On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Resolution #1 appointing the City Attorney, The Acting City Clerk, and The City Treasurer was introduced and moved for adoption. The resolution passed unanimously. The oaths of office were distributed to and signed by the City AttQrney, The Acting City Clerk, and The City Treasure. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Resolution #2 pertaining to the posting of City Ordinances and the designation of locations for such post- ing was introduced and moved for adoption. The resolution passed unanimously. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Resolution #3 establishing time and date of meetings of the City Council was introduced and moved for adoption. The Resolution passed unanimously. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Resolution #4 accepting the offer of serYices of Warren Schmid to act in the capacity of Interim City Administrator and authorizing payment therefor was intro- duced and moved for adoptiono The Resolution passed unan- imouslYQ On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza, Resolution #5 establishing compensation for the office of City Attorney was introduced and moved for adoption. The Resolution passed unanimously. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza, Resolution #6 establishing a City Planning Commiss'; and fixing the terms of members thereof was introduced -3- moved for adoption. The Resolution passed unanimouslyo On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Resolution #7 approving the imposition of the additional highway users tax and fees and stating that the City desires apportionments was introduced and moved for adoption. The Resolution passed unanimouslyo On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Resolution #8 ordering procurement of workmen's compensation insurance and liability insurance was intro- duced and moved for adoption. The Resolution passed unan- imously. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza, Resolution #10 authorizing the filing of Statement of Boundary Creation was introduced and moved for adoption. The Resolution passed unanimouslyo On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Resolution #11 designating the County Health Officer as the enforcement officer for health regulations was introduced and moved for adoption. The resolution passed unanimouslyo Mr. Chuck Pendleton, Mayor Pro Tempore of Corte Madera, was recongnized. He presented the Council with Resolution #710 of the City of Corte Madera offering congratulations to the City of Tiburon. Two poems dedicated to the new City of Tiburon were read by poetess Cornellia Darington Brunetteo Ordinance #1 was read. On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #1 adopting the official seal of the City and declaring an emergency was adopted by unanimous voteo -4- Ordinance #2 was reado On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Ordinance #2 relating to the place of meetings of the City Council was adopted by unanimous vote. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Ordinance #3 fixing compensation for and estab- lishing bond for office of Acting City Clerk and City Treasurer was introduced and read. On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Ordinance #3 was adopted by unanimous voteo On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #4 electing that duties performed by the City Assessor and City Tax Collector be performed by the County Assessor and County Tax Collector was introduced and read. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza Ordinance #4 was adopted by unanimous voteo Mr. Michael Mitchell, Auditor-Comptroller of the County of Marin, addressed the City Council regarding the cost of county tax collection. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #5 adopting by reference Marin County Ordinance No. 264 as amended, entitled "The Zoning Ordinance of the County of Marin" was introduced and reado On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Ordinance #5 was adopted by unanimous voteo On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Ordinance #6 adopting by reference Marin County Ordinance Noo 1189, as amended, entitled the "Building Ordinance" was introduced and read. On motion of Council- woman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #6 was adopted by unanimous voteo -5- On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Ordinance #7 adopting by reference Marin County Ordinance No. 640, as amended, entitled "Marin County Subdivision Ordinance" was introduced and read. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #7 was adopted by unanimous vote. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Ordinance #8 adopting by reference City of Novato Ordinance No. 91, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance of The City of Novato Adopting Regulations Relating To The Division od Land Into Two Or Three Parcels" was introduced and read. Mr. Ward addressed the City Council requesting information regarding the affect of the Ordinance on the splitting of one lot into two lots. Mro Curt Webb addressed the Council and suggested that the Ordinance be checked to include the proper Sanitary Districts. The City Attorney has indicated that he would prepare amendments to the Ordinance as necessary. On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #8 was adopted by unanimous voteo On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Ordinance #9 adopting by reference Marin County Ordinance Noo 649, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance of The County of Marin Authorizing The Road Commissioner of The County of Marin To Issue Permits For The Placing of Encroachments Upon County Highways And Providing Penalties For The Violation Thereof" was introduced and read. On . motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Ordinance #9 was adopted by unanimous voteo -6- On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #10 prohibiting the obstruction or diversion of water courses was introduced and read. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Ordinance #10 was adopted by unanimous voteo On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Ordinance #11 imposing a sales and use tax to be administered by the State Board Of Equalization and providing penalties for violations was introduced and read. On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #11 was adopted by unanimous vote. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Ordinance #12 designating Tiburon National Bank and Crocker-Citizens National Bank as depositories for City funds was intorduced and read. On motion of Council- man Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #12 was adopted by unanimous vote. It was moved and seconded that Resolution #9 authorizing The Mayor to enter into a contract with the State Board Of Equalization be adopted. The resolution was adopted by unanimous vote. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza the Interim City Administrator was authorized to make purchases of miscellaneous supplies and equipment to a maximum of $250. with full report thereof to the City Council. It is understood that this motion includes authorization to pay for the transcripts of the pre-incorporation meetings of the City Council. Councilman On motion of A' Souza, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Resolution #12 establishing the term of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore was int~oduced and moved for adoption. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Hannahs, Hoffmire, Souza, Strawbridge Noes: Councilmen: Ellinwood Absent: Councilmen: None -7- On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #13 regulating traffic, designating certain through highways, parking limits, stop intersections, speed limits and one way streets was introduced and read. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Ordinance #13 was adopted by unanimous vote. The Mayor expressed the appreciation of the City Council to Mr. Peter Allen Smith, Mr. Warren Schmid, the Entertainment Committee, Miss Anne Ellinwood, Mr. George Gnoss, and others who assisted with the preparations for the first meeting of the City Council. The Mayor recognized many of the notable guests who were present. Acknowledgement was made of the telegram of congratulations recieved from Governor Edmund Go Brown. On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Resolution #13 stating the appreciation of the City for the services of Mrs. Elva Paske and others for their efforts in bringing about the incorporation of the City Of Tiburon. Mr. Gnoss issued certificates of election to the members of The City Councilo Mayor MCGuinness of San Rafael invited the members of the City Council to monthly meetings of the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmen. The next meeting to be held the following evening, June 24, 1964 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Sabella's in Mill Valley. Councilman Hoffmire announced that thirty seven applications for the Planning Commission had been received and thc:t the Council desired the selection of a representative group with reference to occupation, location, and other qualificationso -8- The gift of a cake was presented to the City by baker John Musso of 10 Main Street, Tiburon. On motion of Mr. Souza the meeting was adjourned at approx- imately 10:~5 p.m. until June 29, 1964 at 8:00 pom. C I I Y (j .F' 'l~I~GR~iJ J una 2'?, 1964 To 0hom it may concern: Special MeetirQ1 of the fiburon City Council is called for MonililY, 29 June, 1964 at 4:0() p.m.. Del Har 5chool auditorium. At which time the City Council will go into Executive Session involving appointments to the f'lanning Comrniasion (].nd qualifications for a city m~~ger. '1116 will be no voting nor action taken in this session. It is essenti.:11 tb.at all CounciJJ:1en be present. 1',:;/ Gordon ~trD.\<Jbr:i.dge Nayor cc Ar...ne 1:~llinvJood f'red Hannas John iIoffr:d.re Leo~~ouw .,arren::"crunid .h~ tel" 1~ .;Jmi th Ebb I'ide Independent Journal l'iburon Pelican CITY OF TIBURON 6/27/64 To Whom it may concern: ~ Special Meeting of the Tiburon City Council is called for Monday 29 June 1964 at 4 pm, Del Mar School auditoriumr At which time the City Council will go into Exec- utive Session involving appointments to the Plan- ning Commission and Eftlpli:;ieationsafor a city mana- ger. There will be no voting nor action taken in this session. -7 Signed, r ,~ ( Gordon Strawbridge",) Mayor It is essential that all Councilmen be present. ee John Hoffmire Anne Ellinwoood Leo Souza Fred Hannas Ebb Tide Independent Bournal Mill Valls} Record \\\o~,vJV\ P-e. \ . \ c.. A... V'\ <" /. r ~,,/ ~~.I.. I",,-.("-,..~'" . C I T Y o F T I BUR 0 N I1INUTES Special Meeting The Special Meeting of the City Council of the June 29, 1964 City of Tiburon, State of California, was called to order by Mayor Gordon W. Strawbridge at 4:42 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 1964 in the Auditorium of the Del Mar School. All members of the Council were present. The Mayor stated that the City Council would adjourn into executive session for the purpose of considering appointments to the City Plan- ning Commission. The Council so adjourned at 4:45 p.m. The executive session of the Council closed at 6:39 p.m. and the Council reconvened at the Special Meeting. The Special Meeting adjourned at 6:41. Respectively submi~~ed, / , ! ' ,J , ;. I '1./ . ./" / '. . t by LC'?'7-"A)..' I~~J {~~! Ann, A. Bayless, ity erk ; MINUTES Regular Adjourned The Regular Adjourned Meeting of the City Meeting Council of the City of Tiburon, State of California, ... - 1,1{ 29, 1964 convened in Room 1 of the Del Mar School on June 29, 1964. Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Mayor Gordon W. Strawbridge. Roll Call The roll was called by City Clerk, Ann A. Bayless. The following members of the City Council were present: Fred C. Hannahs John S. Hoffmire Leo Souza Gordon W. Strawbridge Minutes The minutes of the previous regular meeting held on June 23, 1964 were read by the Clerk. I'.'" ji All Members Present Councilwoman Anne L. Ellinwood arrived. Minutes Approved The Clerk was instructed to correct the minutes and they were approved as corrected. '''aster Service Mr. John Barrows, Assistant Administrator, _~greement With The Marin County, addressed the Council regarding County the proposed Master Service Agreement between the County of Marin and the City of Tiburon. Mr. Barrows reviewed portions of the Agreement with the Council. Councilman Souza asked the Interim City Administrator, Mr. Warren Schmid, if he recommended adopting the agreement, to which Mr. Schmid responded in the affirmative. Mayor Strawbridge asked for the recommendation of the City Attorney, Mr. Peter Allen Smith, who also advised its adoption. Resolution #14 On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Ellinwood, Resolution #14 author- izing the Mayor to sign the Master Service Agreement with the County of Marin covering the period of time between July 1, 1964 and August 15, 1964 was read by title and moved for adoption. Following discussion, the question was called for by Councilwoman Ellinwood. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: -2- Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire, Souza, Strawbridge Noes: Councilmen: None Resolution #14 was adopted by unanimous vote. Mr. Lee Jordan Mr. Lee Jordan addressed the Council and congratulated the City upon its incorporation. Trestle Glen Road Councilman Hannahs questioned the County' s Drainage Project, intention concerning the completion of the Realignment of Mar realignment of Mar West and the Trestle Glen West Road drainage project. Mr. Smith advised the Council that he would question the county regarding these matters. Recruitment of By request of Mayor Gordon Strawbridge it City Manager was decided to set aside item #4 of the agenda pertaining to the recruitment of a City Manager, and to take it up at the next regular adjourned meeting called for July 6, 1964 at 8:00 at the Del Mar School. Temporary Borrowing It was agreed that as many members of the Council as possible would attend the meeting of the Marin c~ Board of Supervisors at scheduled for ." 30, 1964 at 11: 30a.m., which time would be considered the Master Service Agreement with the City of Tiburon and the request of the City Council of Tiburon to borrow $30,000 for initial operat- ing expenses. Mr. Schmid indicated that the anticipated revenues for the fiscal year 1964-65 should be sufficient to pay for anticipated expenses. Budgeting Councilman Hannahs expressed his desire that an over-all budget b~repared as soon as possible. Mr. Schmi stated that there was no legal requirement regarding the preparation of the budget, but that it was good adminis- trative practice to have it adopted by the beginning of each fiscal year. Councilman Souza requested that Mr. Schmid prepare for the next meeting of the Council an estimated schedule of income and expendi- tures for the next fiscal year. -3- P.G.&E. Franchise Mr. Schmid indicated that the granting of a franchise to the Pacific Gas & Electric Company would bring an additional estimated source of revenue to the City equal to ~ of 1% of the gross gas and electric revenues earned within the City. Councilman Hannahs suggested there be provi- sion made to allow for the placing under- ground of utility service lines. At the request of the Council Mr. Smith indicated that he would arrange to meet with repres~[Jtatives of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to discuss the proposed franchise. Request For Taxi The Clerk read a letter addressed to the Franchise Council from Mr. Charles Gohen requesting the granting of a Taxi Franchise. The matter of issuing licenses and granting franchises was referred to Mr. Smith who will report upon possible alternative procedures at a future meeting. Appointment To Mosquito The Clerk read a request directed to the Abatement District Council for the appointment of a representa- Jo ard tive to the Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees. It was decided to post- pone the appointment until such time as appointments to other public agencies could also be considered. Payment For Transcripts On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded Of Pre-Incorporation by Councilman Souza it was moved that Mrs. Meetings Angelo Mirata be paid the sum of $40.00 for the preparation of transcripts of the pre- incorporation meetings of the City Council, and that she be commended for her work. The motion carried unanimously. Leash Law On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Souza, Mr. Smith was directed by unanimous vote to prepare for adoption an ordinance adopting by reference the Leash Law of the County of Marin. Dog Licenses The Council directed Mr. Schmid to prepare a report for the consideration of the Council relating to the licensing of dogs by the City of Tiburon. -4- Ordinance #14 On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #14 regulating traffic, designating certain through highways, parking limits, stop intersections and speed limits was introduced and read. Upon the advice of Councilwoman Ellinwood, Mr. Schmid was directed to investigate the provisions of Section 5, item 2 regarding the parking regulations governing Juanita Lane. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza) Ordinance #14 was adopted by unanimous vote. Resolution #15 On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Resolution #15 authorizing Mayor Gordon W. Strawbridge, Treasurer Gordon W. Russell, and Mayor Pro Tempore John S. Hoffmire to sign checks for the withdrawal of money was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote. Proposed Curfew On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded Ordinance by Councilman Souza, Mr. Smith was directed to draft an ordinance establishing a curfew within the City of Tiburon. ~. Lee Jordan Mr. Lee Jordan addressed the Council regard- Addressed Council ing the adoption of the Master Se}?vice Con,tract with the CountY9~ M~r~n. Appointments To The Mayor Strawbridge submitted his proposed Planning Commission appointments to the City Planning Commission for the confirmation of the Council. On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire it was moved to appoint Mr. Peter Macgowan to a four year term on the City Planning Commission. Mr. Macgowan was appointed by unanimous vote. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Mr. Stephan H. Nash was nominated for a four year appointment to the Planning Commission, and appointed by unanimous vote. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by . Councilman Hannahs, Mrs. William B. Newman was appointed to a three year term on the Planning Commission by unanimous vote. -5- On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, Seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Mr. Joseph C. Marshall was nominated to a two year term on ~he Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hoffmire Strawbridge Noes: Councilmen: Hannahs Abstain: Councilmen: Souza Mr. Marshall was appointed by majority vote. Councilman Hannahs indicated that his vote was to show no reflection opon the qualifica- tions of the candidate, but that he wished to indicate that in his opinion the appointment did not provide adequate represent~tion of the various geographical areas within the city; and, that he felt there were other persons available with superior qualifications. Council- man Souza also stated his opinion that the appoimtment did not meet the requirements of geographical representation. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Mro Erik Rettig was nominated for a one year appointment to the Planning Commission. oA roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hoffmire Souza, Strawbridge Noes: Councilmen: Hannahs Mr. Rettig was appointed by majority vote. Councilman Hannahs indicated that he wished his vote to reflect the same opinion regarding geographical representation on the Commission as made with reference to the previous appointment. Temporary Chairman of Mayor Strawbridge appointed Mr. Peter Macgowan Planning Commission temporary Chairman of the Planning Commission for purposes of organization. The Clerk was directed to advise the members of the Commission of their appointments. Statement of Planning On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Policy Councilman Hoffmire it was moved that the Council direct the Planning Commission to prepare for presentation to the Council, at the earliest reasonable date, a general state- ment of policy regarding the planning and development of the City of Tiburon. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: -6- Ayes: Councilmen: Hannahs, Hoffmire Souza, Strawbridge Noes: Councilmen: None Abstain: Councilmen: Ellinwood Councilwoman Ellinwood indicated that her abstention was based on the belief that the Commission should not be committed in advance to policy decisions without adequate oppor- tunity for study. Mrs. Wheeler addressed Mrs. Beverly Wheeler addressed the Council The Council regarding the Planning Commission. County Planning Mr. Smith advised the Council that Marin Director To Attend County Planning Director, Mr. B.D. Dobbs, First Commission had offered to attend the initial meeting Meeting of the City Planning Commission. Mr. MCDonough Mr. Milton MCDonough addressed the Council Addressed The Council regarding a petition made by him to the County Planning Commission for a zoning adjustment. Mr. Smith advised the Council that the County Planning Department would continue all work in process. Mr. Schmid asked if the Council would need his services at the Meeting of the County Board of supervisors scheduled for the following day. The Council decided that his services would not be required. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.mo until 8 :00 p.m. on July 6, 1964 at the Del Mar School. Respectfully submttte~, I j' ? b ./."' //' . ''':)a If V' / Y i.. tZ-r,7." >1 ,)",--~t: /' -c ( Ik,,// ./ Ann A. Bayless, "City Clerk M I NUT E S An executive session of the City Council of the City of Tiburon was called to order by Mayor Gordon W. Strawbridge at 8:00 p.m. on July 2, 1964 at the Del Mar School. The purpose of the session was to interview an applicant for the position of permanent City Manager. Those members of the Council present were the following: Fred C. Hannahs John S. Hoffmire Gordon W. Strawbridge Due notification of the session was given to all members of the Council and the local press. The session closed at 10:00 p.m. b~ Gordon W. Strawbridge, Mayor date C I T Y o F T I BUR 0 N Minutes #4- .11.viSUlar Meeting The regular adjourned meeting of the City July 6, 1964 Council, City of Tiburon, State of California, was called to order by Mayor Gordon W. Strawbridge at 8:10 p.m. on July 6, 1964 at the Del Mar Schoolo Roll Call The roll was called by the City Clerk, Ann A. Bayless. All me~bers of the Council were _____present. l~' ",_--1 - j: ' <" : __ ,1--/ / \. ; . , Previous Minutes The Council indicated corrections in the minutes of the previous meetings (June 29, 1964) which were submitted in advance. The minutes stood approved as corrected. The Clerk was directed to number the minutes in consecutive order and to mail them far enough in advance of the next meeting to allow sufficient time for their considera- tion. lection and Duties The Interim City Administrator, Mr. Warren of City Manager Schmid, submitted to the Council a report on the selection of a City Manager. The first item of the report to be considered was the Recruitment Process. It was suggested that Mr. Schmid develop a list of applicants, obtain applications using a standardized form similar to samples provided by the League of California Cities, and screen the applica- tions, selecting for the consideration of the Council those candidates best qualified. There being no objections it was so ordered. Salary It was suggested that a salary of $900. per month be approved as a base salary with the actual starting figure being dependent upon qualificatiohs. n"ties and Councilman Souza stated that he supported, _bponsibilities of the in general, the nature of the duties of the City Manager City Manager as outlined in Mr. Schmid's report. However, he questioned the provi- sion granting the City Manager unrestricted power of removal over city employees, other that! the City Attorney and the City Treasurer, #4, p.2 and the provision protecting the City Manager from removal within 90 days of a municipal election except for malfeasance or nonfeasance. Councilman Hannahs noted that an ordinance based upon Mr. Schmid' s report would create a strong and protected office of City Manager. He suggested extending the protections granted the City Manager to other municipal employees. The City Attorney, Mr. Peter Allen Smith, noted that it would be possible to specify in the ordinance that the personnel actions of the City Manager would be subject to appeal procedures extablished by the City Council. Councilwoman Ellinwood noted that to direct that the City Manager confer with the Council before removing key city employees would weaken the position of the City Manager. She stated her opinion that a definite distinction ~hould be made between policy and administrative decisions. Councilman Hoffmire and Mayor Strawbridge both recommended the creation of a strong City Manager and endorsed Mr. Schmid's report. On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood it was moved to accept the duties and responsibilities of the City Manager as outlined in Mr. Schmid's report as the basis for the City Manager Ordinance to be drafted by Mr. Smith, and as the basis for recruitment. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire, Strawbridge Noes: Councilman: Souza The motion passed by majority vote. Requests For Zoning I1ro Smith advised the Council that requests Adjustment for zoni~ adjustments submitted by Mr. Milton M Donogh and Mr. John Kaufman had previously be reviewed and approved by the County Planning Commission; and, that the Council could set a date for hearing the requests, refer the requests to the City Planning Commission, or act upon the requests at that time. The Council decided to hear the requests at the next regular meeting, July 13, 1964 at 8:p.m. #4, p.3 Mrs. Allegra Mrs. Armand Allegra addressed the Council requesting information concerning the opera- tion of a business enterprise in the City. She was referred to the Interim City Admin- istrator. _~easurer's Report The City Treasurer, I1r. Gordon W. Russell, reported that he was collecting data with reference to estimated revenues and expen- ditures, temporary borrowing, and the selec- tion of an accounting firm. He will make a full report of his findings at the next regular meeting. Temporary Borrowing Councilman Hoffmire reported that the City's request to the County Board of Supervisors for an interest free loan of $30,000 to cover the initial operating expenses of the City had been denied and that the County had offered to loan the Cit~ the amount requested for a period of one year at three and seven- eighths percent interest. It was also reported that the Tiburon National Bank had offered to loan the City the needed amount at three and one-quarter percent. "8ookkeeping and Councilman Souza asked for clarification of .1diting proposed bookkeeping procedures. Mr. Schmid replied that the City would do its own bookkeeping after the books were designed by a firm of Certified Public Accountants who would also do the auditing. It was suggested that 11r. Russell interview three firms of Certified Public Accountants and recommend the services of one to the Council. There being no,. objections it was so 0 rd ere d . cj fj,1/ t if !~ 1- " . // ,__y/ ,,' <' / Planning Services Councilman Hoffmire reported that he had been informed by the County Planning Director, Mr. B. D. Dobbs, that the Planning Department intended to turn over to the City~fees which had been paid to the County for planning services not yet performed at the time of incoporation and subsequently to bill the City for those services when performed. Councilman Hoffmire also advised the Council of the need to authorize the County Planning Department to review building permit applica- tions for conformance with the City Zoning Ordinance. #4, P.4 On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire it was moved to authorize the County Planning Department to review building permit applications for conformance with the City Zoning Ordinance as per section 2,b, Supplement A of the Master Service Agreement. Councilman Hannahs suggested that the Council ask the County Planning Department to note on each building permit application when review had been completed, and to supply the City with a courtesy copy of the application. There being no objections it was so ordered. Form For Agenda Mr. Souza requested that Mr. Schmid develop a set pattern for the Agenda. Master Service Agreement Councilman Souza indicated his desire that the Council go over the Master Service Agreement item by item. He stated that the Council should meet specifically for the purpose of establishing budgetary policy. P.G.&E. Franchise Councilman Hannahs reported that he, Council- man Hoffmire, and Mr. Peter Smith had met with representative of the P.G.&E. to obtain information regarding a proposed franchise. Budget Mr. Schmid submitted to the Council a report containing estimated revenues and expenditures . for the fiscal year 1964-65. He gave a summary review ef the report to the Councilo Councilman Souza noted the need to adopt) as soon as possible, business licenses for the purpose of increasing the City's revenue. Councilmen Hannahs and Souza expressed the opinion that a procedure should be developed by which to transfer to the developers engineering costs incurred through field inspection of subdivisions. 'tdjournment The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 a.m., July 7, 1964 until 8:00 p.m. on July 13, 1964 at the Del Mar School. / /' f ,. Respectf~lly Su?mit~~d, , , d' ~ by Ariii sr.~~;I;s~,~~f)fie; A ' . I J i C I T Y o ]' TIBURON Council Minutes #5 \ Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the City Council of the .. y 13, 1964 City of Tiburon, State of California, convened ~, in Room 1 of the Del Mar School on July 13, 1964. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:12 p.m. by Mayor Gordon W. Strawbridge. Roll Call The roll was called by the City Clerk, Ann A. Bayless. Councilmen Present: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire Souza, Strawbridge Councilmen Absent: None Minutes The Council indicated corrections in the minutes of the previous meeting (July 6, 1964) , and they were approved as corrected. Ordinance #15 On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Council- man Hoffmire, Ordinance #15 establishing "A Special Gas Tax and Street Improvement Fund" was introduced and read. On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Souza Ordinance #15 was adopted unanimously. Ordinance #16 On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, Ordinance #16 establishing "A Traffic Safety Fund" was introduced and read. The City Attorney, Mr. Peter Allen Smith, responded in answer to a question concerning the disposition of revenues from citations issued within the City limits that if a citation is issued by an officer of the State Highway Patrol, 50% of the fine accrues to the City. The Interim City Administra- tor, Mr. Warren Schmid, noted that under the Master Service Agreement with the County all revenues from citations written by County Personnel accrue to the County. Councilman Souza noted that during renegotiation of the Agreement the disposition of such revenues should be reconsidered. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Ordinance #16 was adopted unanimously. #5,p.2 Ordinance #17 On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #17 establishing a "State Purpose Fund" was introduced and read. Following discussion Councilman Hoffmire called for the question. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Ordinance #17 was adopted unanimously. Ordinance #18 On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, Ordinance #18 establishing the Office of City Manager, Defining His Duties and Responsibilities, And Providing for Determination Of His Compensation was introduced and read. Councilman Souza asked for opinions of the members of the Council concerning the inclusion at the beginning of Section Six, Sub-section C the phrase "With the approval of the Council" (such approval to be sought regarding personnel actions affecting Department Heads and other major employees.) Councilman Hoffmire: The ordinance should be kept general in nature. A special case should not be made for top people. Councilwoman Ellinwood: The Manager is charged with the administration of the City. He should not be ham-strung in carrying out his dutieso Councilman Hannahs: Employees will have the right to appeal actions taken by the City :Nanager. If the Ordinance is not effective as written it is always possible to change ito Mayor Strawbridge: The Ordinance as written will provide one effective method of keeping personnel matters out of politics. Councilman Souza answered-that he did not feel that his proposal was a matter of granting special treatment; and, that if, as had been stated, a Manager is normally willing to consult with the Council, there is no reason for not including the provision in the Ordinance. He also expressed his doubt that failure to include the provision would "keep do-v.rn politics". He concluded by noting that in a small community, such as Tiburon, the Council should be consulted. Councilman Hannahs asked for the opinion of Mr. Schmid who stated that if the power of the City Manager is to be limited the Council should consider an entirely different type of ordinanc~ entailing essentially different responsibilities. Councilman Hoffmire questioned the wording of Section #7. Mr. Smith noted that it was customary 1 anguage , and f1r. Schmid stated that the intent was to restrict other outside employment or activi- ties which demanded heavily upon the Manager's time. #5, p.3 On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Ordinance #18 was moved for adoption. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire, Strawbridge Noes: Councilmen: Souza Absent: None Ordinance #18 was adopted by majority vote. Ordinance #19 On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Counctlman Hoffmire, Ordinance #19 Regulating Food Handling Establishments In the City of Tiburon was introduced and read. It was suggested that I1r. Smith investigate the extent to which the provisions of the Ordinance would cover social and religious functions. There being no objection it was so ordered. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, Ordinance #19 was adopted unanimously. Ordinance #20 On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #20 Prohibiting the Parking or Leaving of Vehicles Upon Public Streets ot Highways for 72 or More Cohsecutive Hours was introduced and read. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Souza, Ordinance #20 was adopted unanimously. Treasurer's Report The City Treasurer, Mr. Gordon W. Russell, reported on temportary borrowing: 1) Estimated a cash deficit during the first six months of operation. 2) Recommended borrowing up to $40,000 for initial operating expenses. 3) Reported that the Tiburon National Bank had offered to make a loan to the City of $30,000 on an over-draft basis at 3~% interest. 4) Reported that Crocker-Citizens National Bank offered to lend $30,000 or more at 3~%. 5) Reported that the Bank of America and Wells Fargo Bank had suggested that the Cit~ make a formal request for a loan. 6) Reported that representative of the County had suggested that the City might do its banking with the County Treasury. ~~mporary Borrowing On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Council- man Hannahs, Mr. Russell and Mr. Schmid were authorized by unanimous vote to negotiate with the Tiburon National Bank for a credit of $30,000. #5, p.4 Planning Commis- Mr. Stephan Nash, Chairman of the Planning sion Report Commission reported: 1) That the Planning Commission held its first organizational meeting Friday, July 10. 2) That he, Mr. Nash, had been elected Chairman. 3) That the Commission will meet as follows: ~ July 20 - (study session) ---.-- -- - ~ 1 .. ,I: I " August 3 - 1st hearing to be held i August 17, 31, & September 21 4) The Commission passed resolutions asking the Council for the services of a clerk, and funds sufficient to cover purchase of necessary documents. Planning It was suggested that the Planning Commission recommend to the Council at the earliest possible date either the use of a planning consultant or continuing the services of the County Planning Department. There being no objections it was so ordered. Mr. Don Newmark, Mr. Louis Britt, Mr. Fracl{ Brooks, Mrs. Mary Price, and Mr. Elmo De Martini addressed the Council on the subject of Planning. It was suggested that the Council meet with the Planning Commission on Wednesday evening June 22, 1964 to discuss planning policy. There being no objection it was so orderedo CityoManager Mr. Schmid reported that notices and applications Recruitment had been sent to potential applicants for the position of City Manager. Adjourned Meeting It was suggested that the Council hold a regular July 20, 1964 adjourned meeting on Monday July 20, 1964 at 8:00 p.m. At approximately 9:30 p.m. the Council to adjourn into executive session to consider applicants for the position of City Manager. There being no objections it was so orderedo P.G.&E. Franchise Mr. E.R. Pedersen of the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. addressed the Council and requested that consideration of the P.G.&E. franchise be deferred until July 27, 1964. There peing no objections it was so ordered. .H .', ' ;. ,), l I j .I i > ( '.',;. ~ ~0ning Agjustment The request of Milton MCDonogh for a zoning adjust- ~lton M Donogh ment to permit the construction of a float without the necessity of a master plan and development plan required by the C-PJPlanned Commercial District was presented to the Council by Mr. Less Wilkes, Senior Planner, County of Marin. #5, p.5 c De Martini, Mr. Britt addressed Mr. M Donogh, Mr. the Council concerning the requested adjustment. On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, it was moved to grant the adjustment provided that said float be located no closer than 15 feet to the southerly property line. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs Noes: Councilmen: Hoffmire, Souza, Strawbridge The motion failed to pass. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire it was moved to grant an adjustment permitting the construction of a float without the necessity of a master plan and development plan required by the C-P Planned Commercial District, provided that said float be located no closer than 20 feet to the southerly property line. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire, Souza, Strawbridge Noes: Councilmen: None The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Zoning Adjustment The request of Mr. John Kaufman for a zoning John Kaufman adjustment to permit the division of a double- frontage lot containing two dwellings into two separate sites, each containing one of the dwellings such that each would have less than the required rear yard was presented to the Council ... by I1r. Wilkes 0 Mr. Kaufman, ~~. Frank Brooks, and Mrs. Brooks addressed the Council concerning the requested adjustment. On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by Councilman Hannahs it was moved that the request of Mr. John Kaufman for a zoning adjustment be denied. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire, Souza, Strawbridge Noes: Councilmen: None The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. #5, p.6 Mr. Newmark I'1r . Don Newmark addressed the Oouncil regarding planning policy. ;' r-Ir. Jones Mro G.R. Jones addressed the Council regarding /1 the lights at the Belvedere Tennis Club. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m., JUly)if, 1964 until 8:00 p.mo July 20, 1964. Respectfully submitted, '" by L Ann .. C I T Y o F TIBURON Council Minutes #6 Call To Order The regular adjourned meeting of the City Council, City of Tiburon, State of Calif- - ornia was called to order by MaY9r Gordon W. Strawbridge at 8: 15 p .m. '~)v.{ ,..;-~~.-/ /' . Roll Call The roll was called. . Councilmen: Present: Ellinwood, Hannahs, " Hoffmire, Souza Strawbridge Absent: None Minutes On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilman Hannahs, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written and mailed, subject to the following cor- rections: 1. That the description of meeting times of the Planning Commission on the top of Page 4 be changed to read "the first and third Monday of each monthlf. 2. That the date at which the meeting was adjourned on Page 6 be changed to read flJuly 14". ( inance #21 On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by \ Councilman Hoffmire, it was ordered that Ordinance #21 be introduced and read. Said Ordinance ...s<r~iD&Do-e providing for the licensing, regulation, and control of animals. Ordinance #21 was read. ~ t" ,(f. 1" On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, it was unanimously ordered that Ordinance No. 21 be adopted as an emergency measure. Resolution #17 On motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, it was recommended Resolution No. 17 be adopted. Said resolu- tion is a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Marin County providing for the administration and enforce- ment of Ordinance No. 21. It was suggested that the meeting agenda be set aside in order to consider the matter of lights at the Belvedere Tennis Club. There being no objections, it was so ordered. #6, p.2 Lights, Belvedere Letters read from: the Hawthorne Terrace Property Tennis Club Owner's Association to its members under date of July 3, 1964; the Hawthorne Terrace Property Owner's Association to Mayor Strawbridge under date of July 6, 1964; the Marin County Planning Department to the Belvedere Tennis Club under date of July 10, 1964; and from the Belvedere Tennis Club to the Hawthorne Terrace Property Owner's Association under date of July 20, 1964. A general discussion followed. l"Ir . G.R. Jones and 11r. John Oliver addressed the Council on behalf of the Hawthorne Terrace Property Owner's Association. Mr. Lemming addressed the Council on the Reed Park Home Owner's Association. Mr. James I1urray, rIr. Walter Machette and Mr. Chester Bowles, Jr. addressed the Council on behalf of the Belvedere Tennis Club. Mr. Murray advised the Council that the Tennis Club was preparing to eliminate the glare problem by the installation of special shielding equipment, that the lights would be tested in the presence of the property owners following the installation of such equipment, and that the findings of both the Tennis Club and the property owners would be presented to the Planning Commission at its meeting on August 17, 1964. He further advised the Council that the lights would not be used other than for the purposes of installing and testing the new equipment prior to August 17. Mr. Jones indicated that the property owners (l would await the results of the testing of the ~ new equipment before deciding whether to request .'t' v i removal of the lights. ~~ On motion of Councilman Hoffmire, seconded by ..,,( Councilman Hannahs, it was ordered that the matter 'f.JJ,.... ' . be taken under adivsement pending t~e outcome of .....- _.._....~ - '....:~,~- the new equipment test and the report of the t Planning Commission after its meeting of August 17. .......~- ",'.-' # t".~' Temporary Borrowing The City Treasurer reported regarding provisions Report of the City for temporary borrowing. He advised the Council Treasurer that agreement had been reached with the Tiburon National Bank as to the substance of a loan of $30,000 with provision for interest to be paid ID0nthly on the outstanding balance at a rate of 3~% per year. He advised the Council that the BffiLk and the City Attorney had not yet agreed as to the form for the resolutions and other doc1xments which would be necessary to effectuate the loan. #6 D 3 I. , ~. It was suggested that the City Attorney confer with bank officials in order to prepare the necessary documents in a form acceptable to both parties and report his progress to the City Council on July 22, 1964, at an agenda meeting. On motion of Councilman Souza, seconded by Councilwoman Ellinwood, it was so ordered. Selection of Auditor Report of City Treasurer The City Treasurer reported regarding the selec- tion of an auditor for the City and suggested that any of the following three firms could do an adeg~ate job: Sleezerand Ekhoff; Dalton, r, , Growton and Barber; and Cooper and Keer. On /~: . ( motion of Councilwoman Ellinwood, seconded by Councilman Souza, it was ordered that the City proceed with arrangements to employ the firm of Dalton, Growton and Barber as its auditor. The motion was adopted by the following vote: .~. Ellinwood - Aye /) ;.-'. '-"', ,.::. ,.. ,to. ~_ ',' Hannahs - No /.' ./". ,-, i'i ,. ..f' {i Hoffmire - No <-2...--e.-.t ". e.JC.> ... ! Souza - Aye Strawbridge - Aye Cc icil Agenda Councilman Souza suggested that the Council should for July 27, 1964 make definite plans for consideration of the budget, the county services contract, and other important items at an early date. A general discussion followed. It was suggested that consideration of the budget and of the county services contract be placed at the top of the agenda for the July 27 meeting of the City Council. There being no objections, it was so ordered. It was suggested that the agenda be set aside and that the Council adjourn to an Executive Session for consideration of the qualifications and ~num~~ation of cQndidates for the position of City :Manager. There being no objections, it was so ordered at 10:55 p.m. At 12:05 a.m., July 21, 1964, the City Council reconvened in regular session. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on July 22, 1964. I C I T Y o F TIBURON Council Minutes #7 (C____ Call To Order The regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Tiburon was called to order by T-'Iayor Gordon W. Strawbridge at 8:15 p.m. on July 22, 1964. Roll Call The roll was called and the following members of the Council were present: Present: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire, Souza, Strawbridge Absent: Councilmen: None Resolution #16 On motion of Councilman Hannahs, seconded by Councilman Hoffmire, it was recommended that Resolution #l~ be adopted. Said resolution is a resolution authorizing the City of Tiburon to borrow up to $30,000 from the Tiburon National Bank. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire Souza, Stravlbridge Noes: Councilmen: None The resolution was adopted unan}mously. Committee of the (.<..'"--f:...._.. r At 8:25 p.m. the Council ~dagurued into a Whole Committee of the Whole to discuss with the Planning Commission the assumption of Planning functions by the City. At 11:15 p.m. the Council reconvened in regular session and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. July 23, 1964. -~ C I T Y o F T I BUR 0 N " Council Minutes #8 1)'~' Call To Order The regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Tiburon was called to order by Mayor Gordon W. Strawbridge at 2:00 p.m. on July 23, 1964 Roll Call The roll was called with the following results: Present: Councilmen: Ellinwood, Hannahs, Hoffmire, Souza, Strawbridge Absent: Councilmen: None Executive Session At 2:10 p.m. the Council adjourned into executive session for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the position of City Manager. At 5:45 p.m. the Council reconvened in regular session and adjourned until 5:30 p.m. July 24, 1964. Respectfully submitted, .Ann A. Bayless, City-Clerk