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Home My WebLink AboutTC Digest 2008-10-24 TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of October 20 - 24,2008 Tiburon 1. Letter from Ann Baker to Planning Commission re: Withdrawal of Little School expansion application 2. Memo from Peggy Curran re: GGBHTD District Hearing on Proposed Elimination of Route No.9 (Feeder Ferry) 3. Letter from Peggy Curran to Homeowners Associations re: Marin Clean Energy Hearing on November 5,2008 4. Letter from Marshall & Co. re: Marinero Circle road concern 5. Letter from Michael Lukas re: blind corner on Juanita Lane behind Tiburon Playhouse 6. Application of Jane Jacobs for Jt. Recreation Committee Vacancy Agendas & Minutes 7. None Regional a) Comcast California September 2008 Newsletter * Agendas & Minutes b) None * Council Only DIGEST:# / ~ ~Cr; [~ U7 ~ ~-li III r'" , .' )j, L:U ,It,l '~"JU)I .1 - I PLANNlhJG OIVISIO~..1 . The Little School 11 Shepherd Way Tiburon CA, 94920 Town of Tiburon Planning Commission 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 Dear Commissioners 10) ~ 0 lru OCT 2 2 2008 ~ October 21, 2008 TOWN CLERK .T.oWN OF .JIBURON On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, I am writing to withqraw the application to expand our current preschool in order to accommodate an additional classroom of two and three year old children in the parsonage. As stated in a previous letter, we have spent over $3,000 on this proposal, a significant sum for a small, non-profit organization. The noise impact study mandated by the City Council, on behalf of neighbors in opposition to the project, would cost an additional $3,000 - $5,000. With no guarantee from the City Council on a path forward if the study demonstrates acceptable noise levels, we are unable to take on this additional financial risk. Additionally, we worry about the financial implications of legal action promised by the neighbors if the project would be approved. Again, we truly appreciate the Planning Commission's acceptance of our proposal and understanding of the need to create more educational opportunities in Tiburon for our very youngest citizens. We regret not being able to accommodate these children and their families. In a town with a shortage of preschool space, it is unfortunate that the objections of an outspoken few outweigh the needs of the greater community. As Emmett 0 'Donnell said in the first Planning Commission Meeting, a community needs schools and schools belong in neighborhoods. Sincerely yours, Ann M. Baker Director of Schools DIGEST #Z TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 MEMORANDUM Date: October 23, 2008 To: Mayor and Town Council Peggy Curran, Town Manager 1?e~1 ~ Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District Proposed Changes to Service From: Subject: Attached is an announcement from Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District related to transit services in Tiburon. Most notably, GGBHTD is proposing the elimination of Route 9, the free shuttle-style service to the Tiburon ferry dock. According to GGBHTD, ridership on this route has declined over the past 10 years even while ridership across their service area has grown. GGBHTD's stated goal is to reallocate resources to "better serve more customers". A guideline of an average of 20 or fewer passengers per bus trip is typically used by GGBHTD to determine whether a commute trip should be cancelled or combined. Two Tiburon routes, 8 and 9, have been on GGBHTD' s self-described "watch list" for some time. Route 8 is service between Tiburon and the financial district. Route 9 is the ferry feeder service. GGBHTD staff proposes the elimination of Route 9, as it currently averages only 3.6 passengers per trip (two morning and three evening trips). They also propose the combination of two Route 8 evening return buses into one, again due to low ridership (11 on average per trip), but the rest of the Route 8 service between the peninsula and the city would be preserved. As the attachment states, GGBHTD will be conducting a public hearing on this issue on November 20. The Ark is covering this issue, and I will advise the public of the hearing in the October 31 issue of Tiburon Talk. Agenda Item No.2 (JOLD DGE O{;HICHWAY & 'TRANSPORTAl'ION DIS'TRICT To: Transportation Committee/Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 23, 2008 From: Ron Downing, Principal Planner Alan R. Zahradnik, Director of Planning Teri M. Mantony, Deputy General Manager, Bus Division Celia G. Kupersmith, General Manager Subject: AUTHORIZE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT SERVICE CHANGES AND RELATED ACTIONS Recommendation The Transportation Committee recommends that the Board of Directors approve the following actions relative to Golden Gate Transit services: 1. Authorize the setting of a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008, in the Board Room of the Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, Administration Building, to receive public comment on a staff proposal to: a. Redeploy unproductive commute service from Routes 8, 9, 60 and 75 to address overcrowding on other routes; and, b. Reconfigure regional basic service on Routes 10 and 80 to improve travel times and service productivity. 2. Endorse guideline of assigning high-capacity buses to trips averaging more than 35 passengers per trip, effective immediately. Summarv A PowerPoint presentation summarizing the staff proposal is attached and will be presented by staff at the October 23, 2008, Transportation Committee meeting. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendation to make these changes. Attachment BOX 9000, PRESIDIO STATION · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129-0601 Town ofTiburon. 1505 Tiburon Boulevard. Tiburon, CA 94920. P. 415.435.7373 F. 415.435.2438. www.ci.tiburon.ca.us :113 DIGEST October 22, 2008 Dear Homeowners Associations: On November 5,2008 at 7:30 p.m., the Tiburon Town Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the first reading of an ordinance for the creation of Marin Clean Energy. This is an important step regarding an important program so we want to make sure everyone is aware of it. What is Marin Clean Energy? A movement has been underway in recent years aimed at increasing the amount of electrical power Marin County receives from renewable "green" resources. Since 2002, state law permits local governments to procure electricity on behalf of customers within their jurisdictions, and the County and the eleven incorporated cities and towns within Marin have been investigating doing just that in order to improve the renewable profile of Marin's electricity and to help stabilize rates over time. Here's how it would work: Marin County and participating municipalities would enter into a Joint Powers Authority to operate Marin Clean Energy (MCE). This separate legal entity would have the ability to enter into contracts to purchase renewably-generated electricity from independent producers. This power would be distributed by PG&E, which would provide the balance of electricity needed and would continue to own and operate the distribution network of power lines. PG&E would also continue to provide billing and customer service. Customers in participating municipalities and the unincorporated County would have the ability to subscribe to power from MCE or could "opt out" and stick with PG&E for all of their power. Customers in MCE could choose between two levels of participation: "light green" or "deep green". Initially, "light green" would provide twice as much renewable energy as customers currently receive, increasing to approximately 50% within five years, at rates equal to or less than PG&E's, with rates projected to decrease over time. Those selecting the "deep green" option would agree to pay 8-10% extra to receive 100% renewable power. Marin Clean Energy is based on a fairly complicated business plan that makes many assumptions about the availability and reliability of both renewable and non-renewable resources into the future. All of the entities that would be a party to MCE want to have the highest possible level of certainty that the predicted outcome of greener and, eventually, rate-stabilized power is achieved and that all possible downsides have been anticipated and addressed in advance. Toward that end, the plan has received great scrutiny, including a recently commissioned independent review. That review found that MCE " ... creatively proposes a ks Margaret A. Curran Town Manager Town q(Tihuron October 22, :;O(), Page 2 workable path to providing green power to those in Marin who want it while offering rates comparability and predictability to those who need it." The reviewers also posed some questions that they believe should be answered prior to participating cities making a binding commitment to MCE (a decision point that will present itself approximately one year from now). The conclusion was a recommendation that the parties proceed to form the Joint Powers Authority at this time with the understanding that, if business plan projections do not materialize as anticipated, it will be possible to withdraw from MCE without penalty during the upcoming year. The Joint Powers Authority will only happen if the County and a critical mass of cities and towns in Marin come together to form it between now and December. The Tiburon Town Council is scheduled to make its determination of whether or not to join MCE on November 5,2008. We wanted you to be aware of this and encourage your attendance at the meeting. Interested parties may also read about MCE at: www.nlarincleanenergy.info. Thank you very much. Best regards, ''J ,,_ ((; r--€:j:r1 L:L~ L ~ \/ Peggy Curran T own Manager cc: Tiburon Mayor and Town Council Property Management 1525 E. Francisco Boulevard, Suite 1 San Rafael, CA 94901 Office: (415)455-1111 Fax: (415) 455-1110 DIGEST ".~ RECEIVED OCT 2 4 2008 MARSHALL & CO. TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON October 23, 2008 Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: Road concern - Marinero Circle, Tiburon Dear Town ofTiburon: I had sent a previous letter inquiring about Marinero Circle, and the possibility of preventing parking on one side of the street. My company represents the Marinero Heights Homeowners Association located on this street. The owners are concerned that in an emergency situation; fire, flood, earthquake, injury, etc., that the emergency vehicles would have difficulty maneuvering amongst the cars parked on both sides of the street. They would like to suggest making one side of the street a no parking zone. Please advise on this matter. Sincerely, (; c---- Ins A. Bales, CMCA@, AMS@ Property Manager for Marshall & Co. Property Management, Inc. October 21, 2008 The Honorable Jeff Slavitz 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 DIGEST *r- RECEIVED OCT 2 4 2008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Dear Councilmember Slavitz: RE: The blind comer on Juanita Lane behind the Tiburon Playhouse. As I drive to work I sometimes have to drive down Juanita Lane to find a parking space. I find this to be hazardous because cars park just beyond the blind comer when you are entering the alley from Tiburon Boulevard. The alley itself is also narrow and it is hazardous to drive through it at that comer because it is nearly impossible to tell whether or not there is oncoming traffic. Personally, I have just barely avoided a collision with those cars parked around the comer many times. It would be nice if a convex street mirror was placed on the side of the Tiburon Playhouse at this blind comer so that other drivers can see what lies around that blind comer. It would be much appreciated. Sincerely, 1W~ Michael Lukas 15 Janet Way #5 Tiburon, CA 94920 [6,< ~a~r1wu-JJaw;k DiGEST ...~ .... 1!1fi~~ (Vui:cn~ ) ~ f5) ~~~~W~ ffJ1 Ull 0 CT 2 1 2008 IJ!) tOWN CLERK TOWN OF T/BURON L l .jk:, V---C~-<-\J~ - I [~/{ CCf', //C/{,/l< 7)' "1-- /S- r I~ '$ L: h;: J,- j,,-c' f vvi e,:JIcf:-(C,A-r, tfir-t' (J CL ( f I ~;f-/'~ d/(( 'TLu._ {/C f :2 {; JfA Cd!/ C i.;!I1L /"-l . J TOWN OF TIBURON . ) · OF rib . o~~.>< .....<~~~: 1-0' '1I!.i "\\"Z. l, :) .~ .:~ ".~. ;'.-. I~ ..=;;:~, ';...,~ ~~': <' ";:::,. ~ ~ "'A"~' .'/'. O~fvIA\tlC.' ~. T . COMMISSIONtt BOARD & COMMITTEE APPLICATION The Town Council considers appointments to various Town commissions, boards and committees throughout the year due to term expirations and unforeseen vacancies. In an effort to broaden participation by local residents in Tiburon's governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your interest in serving the Town in some capacity. Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both sides of this formllnd returning it to Town Hall. The application form can also be found on the Town's website, www.ci.tiburon.ca.us. Copies of the application will be forwarded to the Town Council and an informal interview will be scheduled when a vacancy Occurs. Your appIicationWill remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year. Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community. ~fl~- Diane Crane Iacopi Town Clerk *********************************************** AREAS OF INTEREST Please Indicate Your Area(s) of Interest in Numerical Order (#1 Being the Greatest Interest) PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW HERITAGE & ARTS LIBRARY PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS ~ JT. RECREATION COMMITTEE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING 1 NAME: J A-N ~ ( co/35 MAILING ADDRESS: 11 LYFo!2.b -~I~~/J~J?DlJ TELEPHONE: Home: 4?5'0213\vork: t!5355D/ Fax No. PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOC. (Ifapplicable) TffiURON RESIDENT: (Years) I q DATE SUBMlTIED: (f)r;,T ..211~ p ----------------------------------------------1lovvn lIall lJse ------------------------------------------------- Date Application Receiijd: ' Appointed to: ~ OCT 2 1 Z008 Intervievv Date: / /- 5----- c1l/ (Da te) Date Term Expires: "LOWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON Length of 1lerm: 2 Jane M. Jacobs Licensed MalTiage and Family Therapist (License #MFC 30561) CAADAC Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (Certificate #A3535789) 1030 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Kentfield, CA 94904 415-453-5501 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE EDUCATION SUPERVISORY AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Psychothera pist Pri vate Practice, Kentfield, California .:. Practice includes individual and couple treatment as well as group therapy Clinical Case Specialist and Telephonic Counselor Managed Health Network, San Rafael, California .:. Outpatient case management including assessment and triage of crisis situations, provider contacts and EAP telephonic counseling Psychotherapist and Group Leader Family Service Agency, San Rafael, California .:. Worked on the substance abuse treatment team Assistant Care Manager United Behavioral Health, San Francisco, California .:. Managed outpatient cases and conducted telephone crisis intervention Employee Assistance Intern Public Gas"and Electric Corporate Division, San Francisco, California .:. Counseled individuals, assessed employees for refen-al to HLOC or JPR and participated in CISD groups Substance Abuse Therapist Sausalito Professional Clinic, Sausalito, California .:. Led addiction recovery and educational groups for court-referred clients Family Therapist Starting Point Hospital, Orangevale, California .:. Facilitated educational and family groups at this chemical dependency hospital Intervention Intern Intervention Associates, Princeton, New Jersey .:. Prepared and facilitated formal family interventions for substance abusers Alcoholism Therapist Intern CMHC, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, New Jersey .:. Individual and group counseling provided in this outpatient community facility Master of Arts in Counseling and Certificate in Alcoholism Counseling College of New Jersey, Hamilton, New Jersey Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin Supervised staff, board and teachers of a 90-student private school Evaluated teacher trainees for national certifying organization Officer in several community non-profit boards Member of sales team in New Jersey real estate office 1993-Present 1996-2006 1990-1998 1995-1996 1991-1992 1989-1991 1988-1989 1987 1986-1987 4