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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2009-04-03)t;re TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of March 30 - April 3, 2009 Tiburon 1. Agreement - Kol Shofar & Town - Traffic Mitigation Fees 2. Memo - Peggy Curran - Rate Increase Request MV Refuse 3. Letter - M/M Kandel - Opposition to Ridge Trail Closure 4. Letter - Brian Matos - Opposition to Ridge Trail Closure 5. Memo - Harvey Rogers - Blackie's Garden Progress 6. Email - Stephen Wanat - Mar West Tree Issues 7. Resolution - Extended Consumer Responsibility - SB1016 Agendas & Minutes 8. Minutes - Design Review Board - March 5, 2009 9. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - April 2, 2009 10. Agenda - Planing Commission - April 8, 2009 Re-eional a) Workshop Announcement - Marin County Housing Element Update b) Invitation - Marin Conservation League - 75th Anniversary Dinner Agendas & Minutes c) Meeting Cancellation - Lafco - April 9, 2009 * Council Only AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONGREGATION KOL SHOFAR AND THE TOWN OF TIBURON REGARDING TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEES REQUIRED BY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 215 BLACKFIELD DRIVE (AP 38-351-34) WHEREAS, on February 21, 2007, the Town Council adopted Town Council Resolution 15-2007, which approved a Conditional Use Permit (Town File #10404)("CUP") and provided in Section 3, Condition 11 of that Resolution that Congregation Kol Shofar ( "applicant" or "CKS" ) shall pay applicable traffic mitigation fees at the time of building permit issuance; and WHEREAS, said Resolution provides additionally, in Section 3, Condition 4 C i thereof, at Page 8, that among other things any tenant day school use at the applicant's premises, together with any CKS-operated pre-school at the site, shall not exceed an enrollment of one hundred fifty (150) children, an increase of 50 students from the previous maximum; this increase in maximum enrollment triggers the Town's traffic mitigation fee; and WHEREAS, CKS is uncertain at this time whether total enrollment at any day school and preschool at the site will exceed 100 students and has asked that the Town allow some accommodation that will allow CKS to decide at a later date to relinquish the right to increase enrollment, at no cost; WHEREAS, , the Town Council decided on March 18, 2009, to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement that would allow CKS to recover its traffic mitigation fees if it decides to relinquish the right to increase enrollment above 100 students before the Town issues a certificate of occupancy. NOW, THERFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS: 1. CKS will pay the traffic mitigation fees applicable at the time it obtains its building permit from the Town ("Traffic Fees") as set forth in the CUP. 2. If CKS obtains a final amendment to the CUP reducing the maximum number of permissible students to 100, prior to the Town issuing a certificate of occupancy for the CKS facility, the Town will refund the Traffic Fees in full. For purposes of this Agreement, the "final amendment CUP" shall mean either (a) the Planning Commission has approved the CUP amendment and no qualified person or persons has filed an appeal within the ten (10) days allowed by the Town; or (b) the Town Council has approved the amendment and the last action necessary to finalize the CUP Amendment has passed the date where it may be legally challenged; or (b) any legal challenge has been finally resolved in a manner that preserves validity of the CUP Amendment. Page 1 of 2 3. In the event that CKS has not obtained a final amendment to the CUP prior to the Town's issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the CKS project, the payment of the Traffic Fees shall become final and the Town will not refund them. Dated i/-- 8 q Town of Tiburon, by: Margar urran, Town Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM Ann R. Danforth Town Attorney Congregation Kol Shofar, by: stei auer, President APPROVED AS TO FORM ar4yR 7ah-i a nti Attorney for Congregation Kol Shofar C:IDocuments and Settings lannWy Docunie►itslTiburonlPlanninglCKSAg, Council, 3-23-09.doc Page 2 of 2 TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Date: April 1, 2009 To: Mayor and Town Council From: Peggy Curran, Town Manager Subject: Rate Increase Request from Mill Valley Refuse Service DIGEST The Town received the attached letter from Mill Valley Refuse Service today. Staff will evaluate this annual rate increase request in consultation with other MVRS franchisers in Marin County and return to the Town Council with a recommendation. Thank you. DIGEST Mice VALLEY REFUSE SERVICE, INN P.O. BOX 3557 - SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA 949 12-3557 PHONE (4 15) 457-9760 FAX (4 1 5) 457-3003 Peggy Curran, Town Manager April 1, 2009 Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 SUBJECT: 2009 RATE APPLICATION Dear Tiburon Town Council Members, Mill Valley Refuse Service respectfully submits this request for a rate change as required by our agreement. In accordance with the rate review section of our contract, tormal rate reviews must be done not less than once every three years, but "in interim years between formal rate reviews, annual rate adjustments may be permitted based on changes in whatever consumer or producer price indices the City and the Collector agree are appropriate." Accordingly, we are requesting a rate increase of 3.1%, which is equal to the annual change reported in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, San Francisco - Oakland - San Jose, All Urban Consumers Index. We are pleased to report that this is significantly lower than rate increases that have been approved by other cities in Marin this year and reflects our commitment to maintaining reasonable rates, especially during these difficult economic times. As you may remember, Mill Valley Refuse Service did not request a rate increase for refuse removal services in your community last year. This was made possible because of higher than expected recycling revenues and lower workers compensation insurance costs which when combined largely offset increases in fuel costs and wages, negating the need for an increase. Due to the economic collapse this year, however, recycling revenues have plummeted, but wages continue to rise because of existing labor agreements with our union workforce. On the positive side, fuel prices have declined and the success of our Worker Safety Program continues to have a positive effect on our workers compensation insurance bill despite the state approving an 8% rate increase this year. And, of course, we are continually searching for internal ways to decrease our company's expenses to minimize rate increases to the communities we serve. We believe an increase to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index is warranted and reasonable. We intend to increase debris box rates by a simiiar CPI adjustment. As you are aware, Debris Box service is outside the scope of the exclusive franchise agreement. Accordingly, debris box rates may change based on the competitive market. We will, as always, continue to pay franchise fees for total debris box revenues in adherence with our contractual obligations. We are keenly aware of the economic challenges facing ratepayers and remain committed to keeping rates at reasonable levels. We believe this request for a CPI only increase reflects our commitment to the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Respectfully yours, aames Iavarone DIGEST 3• RECEIVED APR - 2 2009 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kandel 95 Geldert Drive TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE Tiburon, CA 94920 TOWN OF TIBURON April 1, 2009 To the Town of Tiburon: We have resided on Geldert Drive for 39 years and have enjoyed almost daily walks along Hacienda Drive on our way to the open space leading to Gilmartin Drive. The views give us great pleasure and we enjoy the appearance of the wild flowers that poke through the grass. As responsible dog owners for the last 20 years, we have always picked up after our dog who enjoys meeting other dogs and their owners along the way. We see no reason for the Wayne family to block our and the community's access to the open space for which we voted and paid. Sincerely, Richard and Marilyn Kandel I Gk~qs RECEIVED APR -1 2009 r TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF 71BURON i JI ~i-Cz ei Sn~ ~ ~o 14 Page 1 of DIGEST Peggy Curran From: Harvey Rogers [harvnan2@sprynet.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 8:00 AM To: Peggy Curran Subject: FROM HARVRY ROGERS - BLACKIE'S GARDEN Hi Peggy, Here is what we have done in March alone at Blackie's Garden. Thank you again for your support. HARVEY We had a very productive month in March (2009) Our major pruning is done - our volunteers worked approx. 50 hours (in addition to Chris & his two helpers for 2 hours, 20 minutes each.) Our new Pedestal is finally on order - all the funds were approved (grants) and should be completed before the end of April. OUR BIG ACHIEVEMENT this month was due to Matt Donlan's suggestion (he is the owner of Bayside Garden Center) of using "Coconut Coir" It comes in bricks which you soak overnight - then it becomes a mulch which you mix 25% with the native soil when you install a new plant. For existing plants we drill a 1 - 1/2 inch diameter hole about 8 inches deep and put in the "Coir" This is so water retentive we (as a test) are going to cut back the time on our drip irrigation clocks by 25% to save water & see how the plants respond - I am pretty sure our plants will still flourish. The cost for this water saving material was under $ 32.00 for the entire garden. And it was all done with volunteer help in about 20 hours. I also gave a power point presentation to the Master Gardeners in March & will do the same at our library Tuesday May 5th at 7:30 pm. It will last about one hour. Come if you can - it is free & open to the public. Subject is: How to save water in the garden & native plants at Blackie's Garden. 4/ 1 /2009 414 Dan Watrous From: Stephen wanat [sjwanat@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 9:10 PM To: Dan. Watrous Subject: Mar West tree Please note that I would like to see the large pine tree retained, with some limb removal and possible topping. It is the last of a row that was planted to screen the workers' houses on Mar West from being seen by the wealthy on Corinthian Is. and Belvedere, and as such, has some historic interest. It also provides a visual counterpoint to the Point Tiburon project. I would ask the Council to encourage the Pt. Tiburon Association to remove the Acacia trees along Mar West. They are considered noxious trees by many municipalities because of the excess pollen they produce. The pollen covers everything during Feb and causes great distress to people with asthma and allergies. Please pass my letter on to the Planning Commission, Design Review Board and the Town Council. Stephen Wanat 1811 Mar West April 2, 2009 1 MARIN COUNTY HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTP IGEST MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY RECEIVED Belvedere: George Rodericks MAR 2 6 2009 March 24, 2009 Corte Madera: TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE David Bracken TO: JPA Board Members TOWN OF TIBURON County of Marin: _ Matthew Hymel Re: Resolution Supporting Extended Consumer Responsibility and SB 1016 Fact Sheet Fairfax: Michael Rock Larkspur: Jean Bonander At their last meeting on January 21, 2009 your Executive Committee Mill Valley: requested the following two documents be sent to you: Anne Montgomery 1) A boiler plate resolution to be adopted by your Council, if they Novato: so choose, in support of Extended Producer Responsibility legislation by the State. The JPA has already adopted a Ross: similar resolution. Please return the approved resolutions to Gary Broad me. The resolutions will be used by the California Stewardship Council in promoting and lobbying for this issue. San Anselmo: Debbie Stutsman 2) A Fact Sheet explaining SB 1016 that you can use as needed San Rafael: to help explain recent changes in State law that revised the Ken Nordhoff manner the JPA will use to report disposal and recycling data to the State. Sausalito: Adam Politzer Please contact me should you have any questions or comments on Tiburon: these items. Margaret Curran Sincerel Eric L Interim Program Manager Enclosures cc: Michael Frost EL:pacf:\waste\elueder\resolution - extended consumer resp.doc Marin County Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 4186, San Rafael, CA 94913 Phone: 415/499-6647 - FAX 415/446-7373 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATEWIDE, LOCAL AND REGIONAL EFFORTS TO HOLD PRODUCERS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT WASTE STARTING WITH TOXIC PRODUCTS DEFINED AS UNIVERSAL WASTE WHEREAS, on February 8, 2006, a State law took effect in California that makes it illegal to dispose of items defined as "universal waste," in household garbage. Universal waste includes household batteries, fluorescent bulbs or tubes, thermostats, other items that contain mercury, as well as electronic devices including VCRs, microwaves, cellular phones, cordless phones, printers, and radios; and WHEREAS, collecting and disposing of these products, and implementing a public awareness campaign to prevent these banned items from going into the trash will cost the citizens of Marin ever increasing amount of money; and WHEREAS, when additional products are declared "hazardous" by the State, the burden to manage these items will fall to local jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, there are significant environmental and human health impacts associated with household products that contain toxic ingredients, including mercury., lead, cadmium and other toxic chemicals that when disposed of improperly can contaminate water supplies; and WHEREAS, by covering the costs of'collection and disposal of garbage, local governments are subsidizing the .production of waste because manufacturers know that whatever they produce the local governments will foot the bill for recycling or disposal; and WHEREAS, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy approach in which producers assume responsibility - financial and/or physical - for the management of post-consumer products, so that those who produce and use products bear the costs of recycling and proper disposal; and WHEREAS, when brand owners are responsible for ensuring their products are recycled responsibly, and when health and environmental costs are included in the product price, there is a strong incentive to design and purchase goods that are more durable, easier to recycle, and less toxic; and WHEREAS, Extended Producer Responsibility is a policy approach in which producers assume responsibility for management of waste products and which has been shown to be effective; and WHEREAS, it is timely to develop and support Extended Producer Responsibility legislation to address the universal waste sector of the waste stream in response. to the State ban on universal waste from household disposal; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the urges State legislators to pursue statewide Extended Producer Responsibility legislation targeted at universal waste that will give incentives for the redesign of products to make them less toxic, and shift the cost for recycling and proper disposal of products from local government to the producer and distributor of the product; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the develop producer responsibility policies such as leasing products rather than purchasing them, and requiring the manufactures of products to offer less toxic alternatives, and to take responsibility for collecting and recycling their products at the end of their useful life; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the will continue to support Extended Producer Responsibility initiatives and statewide legislation beyond universal waste to cover areas including.other hazardous products, bulky packaging, and items like plastics and multi-material products that are difficult to recycle. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Chair ATTEST: Date: FAWaste\Resolution\R-Hold Producers Responsible. doc Marin County Waste Diversion Rate changes due to Disposal Measurement Svstem Act of 2008, SB 1016 (Wiggins) Annual waste reporting in the State of California has changed format as of January 1, 2009, due to SB 1016. The legislation continues the fifty (50%) percent diversion requirement placed on all waste under the California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939). However, the measurement process has been revised to allow for a simple, timely and accurate determination of each jurisdiction's disposal and diversion rates as they relate to the established requirements. Historically most municipalities calculated their diversion rate based on changes the adjustment factors - employment, taxable sales, population, and CPI. The JPA chose, many years ago, to collect actual tonnage data for diversion and disposal using the generation based method, which more accurately characterized Marin's waste stream and improved the diversion rate. The new reporting system will rely on two primary factors: the jurisdiction's population and the reported waste disposal. The result is a per capita disposal rate with the objective being a less than 50% per capita equivalent disposal target. This is a departure from the old systems objective of a 50% or higher diversion rate. Although waste diversion has increased statewide there has also been an increase in overall waste disposal quantities. SB1016 shifts the emphasis from waste diversion to waste prevention and preventing generation upstream. Disposal quantities will be tracked as pounds per day (PPD). The PPD will be compared with historical generation quantities (disposal and diversion data from 2003-2006). The PPD and the jurisdiction's population produce the per capita disposal rate. The goal is to be at less than half of the average per person generation to meet the AB939 50% diversion requirement. The effects of this new measurement system on the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority includes: a shift from an emphasis on diversion rates to focusing increasingly on reducing the per capita disposal rate through program implementation and public education; and the JPA will no longer receive special credits for Biomass and other designated materials, but will maintain the overall benefit of not having those materials as disposal; and for comparison purposes the new reporting system generates a unique figure based on individual jurisdictional targets, demographics, and industrial bases, which makes it impossible to compare targets and disposal rates across jurisdictions. While there are some new challenges associated with SB1016, the JPA will continue to be in compliance with the California Integrated Waste Management Act. Although the JPA will still track the diversion and disposal tonnages for waste stream characterization the new system is designed to simplify the report so municipalities can focus more resources on program implementation. The overall result of this legislation will be a simpler measurement system and a focus on per capita disposal reduction. FAWaste\ELueder\SB1016 JPA Fact Sheet.doc S• MINUTES #4 TIBURON DESIGN REVEW BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2009 The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Doyle. A. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Tollini and Wilson Absent: Vice-Chair Chong Ex-Officio: Associate Planner Tyler B. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None C. STAFF BRIEFING Associate Planner Tyler reported that the application for 22 Mercury Avenue was continued to the April 16 meeting and the application for 30 Pamela Court was continued to the April 2 meeting. D. ' OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 22 MERCURY AVENUE DIBBLE, NEW DWELLING - CONTINUED TO 4/16/09 2. 42 REED RANCH ROAD TRUSHEIM, ADDITIONS/VARIANCES/FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION 42 REED RANCH ROAD FRANK AND LISA TRUSHEIM EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED LOT SIZE 11,618 S.F. NA NA FLOOR AREA 2,677 39290 3,162 MAX LOT COVERAGE 17.2% 20.4% 15.0% MAX BUILDING HEIGHT 24'4" 26W' ' 3 0' MAX SIDE YARDS 33' & 9'6" 15'6"& 9'6" 15' FRONT YARD 21'611 34'4" 30' REAR YARD 50'6" 44'6" 25' EXCESS LOT COVERAGE, EXCESS VARIANCES/EXCEPTION WALL AND A FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #4 1 3/05/09 On February 5, 2009, the Design Review Board reviewed an application for construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling, with variances for reduced front and side yard setbacks, excess lot coverage, excess fence and wall height, and a floor area exception for the property located at 42 Reed Ranch Road. During the meeting, a few of the adjacent neighbors spoke both in favor and in opposition to the project. Many of the concerns raised with the proposal were directly related to the swimming pool, spa and over-height walls at the front and right side of the property. The neighbor at 41 Reed Ranch Road was also concerned with the proposed addition because it would block a slot view of Blackie's Pasture from within the living areas of her home. The Board was unable to make the variance findings and continued the item with the applicant advised to consider relocating the pool and spa to the rear yard or eliminate them from the proposal. The applicant has now submitted revised plans for the project which eliminated the swimming pool, spa and supporting retaining walls, which eliminated the need for the front and side yard setback variances and the variance for excess fence and wall height. Other changes were made to the decks, fences, stairs and guardrails. Bob Stadelman, designer, said that he feels he and the property owners have responded to the Board's concerns. He acknowledged that the reduction in lot coverage is marginal but said that they do not feel the addition or deck space can be reduced further without sacrificing function. The public hearing was opened. Farideh Petri asked for clarification on the roof color and reiterated her previous request that the color be changed to grey so that it would blend in better with the horizon. Chair Doyle explained that the proposed roof appears to be a relatively modern shingle design in a burnt sienna tone. Boardmember Tollini confirmed that Ms. Petri's property looks down onto Blackie's Pasture and suggested that the brown color would blend in with the pasture better than grey roofing. Ms. Petri agreed but felt that a darker roof color would be more visually obtrusive with the proposed changes in landscaping The public hearing was closed. Boardmember Tollini found the proposed improvements to be situated in a way that makes the most sense. He thanked the applicant for offering a compromise that makes the project easy to approve. Boardmember Wilson concurred and thanked the applicant for working so diligently and expediently. Chair Doyle said that the applicant has made considerable changes to the project design and expressed his support. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #4 3/05/09 ACTION: It was M/S (Wilson/Tollini) that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approving the project subject to the attached conditions of approval. Vote: 3-0. E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 3. 30 PAMELA COURT SIMONSON, ADDITIONS _ CONTINUED TO 4/2/09 F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #3 OF THE 2/19/09 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING ACTION: It was M/S (Tollini/Wilson) to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2009 meeting, as drafted. Vote: 3-0. G. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #4 3 3/05/09 q9 ACTION MINUTES #5 TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009 1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD A. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Chong, Kricensky and Tollini Absent: Boardmember Wilson Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous, Assistant Planner Phillips and Minutes Clerk Levinson B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) C. STAFF BRIEFING D. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 10 Via Capistrano McCullough/Larson Additions APPROVED 2. 10 Southridge East Fuller Fence/Variance APPROVED 3. 30 Pamela Court Simonson Additions WITHDRAWN 4. 127 Taylor Road Ghiam New Dwelling WITHDRAWN E. MINUTES #4 OF THE 3/5/09 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING - APPROVED AS DRAFTED F. ADJOURNMENT - 7:25 P.M. M• TOWN OF TIBURON Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall Tiburon Planning Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard April 8, 2009 - 7:30 PM Tiburon, CA 94920 AGENDA TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION 4*~ , l~ CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman O'Donnell, Vice Chairman Kunzweiler, Commissioner Corcoran, Commissioner Fraser, Commissioner Frylnier ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Planning Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to Town Staff for consideration and/or placed on a future Planning Commission agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record. COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING Commission and Committee Reports Director's Report PUBLIC HEARING 1. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO THE TOWN COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008 [LT] 2. 761 HILARY DRIVE: FILES #19908 AND #10504; REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED TO EXPAND THE FACILITIES FOR AN EXISTING CHURCH (ST. HILARY CATHOLIC CHURCH) AND SCHOOL; Archdiocese of San Francisco, Owner/Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Nos. 055-253-20 and 055-221-06 [DW] CONTINUED TO 4/22/09 MM TTF4 3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 11, 2009 Tiburon Planning Commission Agenda April 8, 2009 Page 1 ADJOURNMENT Future Agenda Items Parente Vista: Precise Development Plan (April 22) 145 Rock Hill Drive " Amend CUP for Nursery School (May 13) Tiburon Peninsula Club: Annual Review of CUP May 27 a040809 Tiburon Planning Commission Agenda April 8, 2009 Page 2 MARIN COUNTY COMMUNITY Dc-VQL0PMC-NTAlQ-7E-NCY 13RIAN C. CRAWF-ORD. D I \/100- NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP MAR 3 0 2009 MARIN COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE WHO: Any and all interested persons. TOWN OF TIBURON WHAT: The Marin County Community Development Agency will hold two Planning Commission Working Sessions and another Public Workshop to discuss specific issues and potential policy options for the Marin County Housing Element Update. The Housing Element is part of the County's General Plan and provides an overview of the community's existing housing conditions, future needs and outlines specific policies for meeting Marin County's housing goals. It is updated approximately every 5 years. The Housing Element Update will: • Evaluate existing housing policies and programs • Analyze obstacles and constraints to housing production in the community • Develop an inventory of potential sites where housing may be developed • Create an action plan by identifying programs the County will implement to achieve its housing goals WHEN: Agendas and staff reports will be available for download at: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/HousingElement. Written material for the Planning Commission should be submitted to the Community Development Agency at least 10 days prior to the meeting date so that it can be distributed and considered by the Planning Commission with the staff report. Any written material submitted after this date will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior to or at the meeting. Planning Commission Working Sessions Planning Commission Working Sessions will be conducted as public forums where planners will seek discussion and d#-ection from the Commission regarding specific Housing Element policies and programs. Monday April 13, 2009 1:00-5:00pm Monday June 8, 2009 1:00-5:00pm Public Workshop #3 Public Workshops provide an opportunity for the public to lean more about the housing element and provide feedback to staff on general aspects of housing in our community. Two Public Workshops were held in February in southern and central Marin. This third workshop will be an open forum to gather further community feedback. Tuesday April 28, 2009 6:30 - 8:30pm WHERE: All of the above events will be held at the Marin County Civic Center, Planning Commission Chambers, Room 328 (Administration Building), 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, California. HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE MARIN COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT: The Marin County Housing Element is available on the website at http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/cd/main/pdf/planning/HE4Web.pdf. If you have questions or concerns regarding the proposed project please contact (415) 507-2698 or housingelement@co.marin.ca.us. DIGEST Late agenda material can be inspected in the Community Development Agency between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Community Development Agency is located in Room 308 Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. DIGEST Peggy Curran From: Candice [cbozzard@marin.org] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 10:19 AM To: lafco@marin.org Cc: 'Adam Politzer (Manager)'; 'Ann Welsh (Planning Director)'; 'Anne Montgomer (Manager)'; 'Barbara Subject: April 9 LAFCO meeting - NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION The regularly scheduled meeting of the Marin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) which was to be held on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The Commissions next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. % at the San Rafael City Hall Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael. Candice Bozzard Clerk to the Commission Marin LAFCO 165 N. Redwood Drive, Suite 160 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 446-4409 phone (415) 446-4410 fax