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Home My WebLink AboutTC Minutes 2016-12-07 TOWN COUNCIL i MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tollini called the regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Doyle, Fraser, Fredericks,O'Donnell, Tollini PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Chanis,Town Attorney Stock, Director of Public Warks/Town Engineer Barnes, Director of Community Development Anderson, Director of Administrative Services Bigall, Chief of Police Cronin, Planning Manager Watrous,Building Official Salzman, Building Inspector Haight, Management Analyst Creekmore, Superintendent of Public Works Kerslake, Associate Engineer Lashkevich, Town Clerk Stefani ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Phil Richardson, 418 Greenwood Beach Road, referenced the email he sent the Council, expressing concern over a eucalyptus tree on Greenwood Beach Road that the Town has continuously allowed to be trimmed to protect another resident's view. He said he had hoped to be informed the next time it would be topped so as to have some input as to the health of the tree. Mary Beth Todd, Board member and Girls Director of the Southern Marin Lacrosse Club,said the club has recently seen tremendous growth, including over 200 Tiburon children. She said the club has not been able to secure field space in Tiburon, so they must practice elsewhere. She asked for"a seat at the table"in discussions for the development of McKegney Green. She said the club would bring their fundraising efforts, and in return would ask for usage of the field. Dana Steele introduced herself as a long-term Tiburon resident who now lives here with her husband and children. She said she has been involved in Belvedere and Tiburon's joint efforts to mitigate Tiburon Boulevard traffic. She spoke in support of all field users, including the Southern Marin Lacrosse Club, getting equal access to the decision making process regarding McKegney Green development. She said one concern of those working to alleviate afternoon traffic was where local athletes must travel for practice and commented that all 200 local lacrosse players �- Town Council Minutes#21-2016 December 7, 2016 Page I _ must travel out of the area, so they are unable to walk, bike or take advantage of the school bus to get to their activities. She further encouraged Council to consider equitable access for all. Artie DelNegro, Tiburon resident and local lacrosse coach, echoed Ms. Steele's comments. He said local lacrosse and soccer athletes should be able to use the same field, and if local children could walk or bike to athletic practice,much of Tiburon Boulevard traffic would be alleviated. Shannon Nies,Board member of the Southern Marin Lacrosse Club, spoke to the club's desire to help finance the field. She said local families are pleased to not have to leave Tiburon to drive to practice, and echoed Ms. Steele's comments about Tiburon Boulevard traffic being lessened. She said usage of a local field would help children try a new sport that they might not otherwise try. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF TOWN EMPLOYEE Town Manager Chanis introduced new Town Clerk Stefani and administered the Oath of Office. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Annual Appointments List—Adopt Annual List of Appointments made by Town Council in 2016 pursuant to state law (Town Clerk Stefani) 2. Mosquito & Vector Control Board—Affirm reappointment of Tiburon representative to Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Board (Town Clerk Stefani) 3. Town Investment Summary—Accept report for October 2016 (Director of Administrative Services Bigall) 4. Resolution—Commendation of Daniel Watrous for 20 years of service to the Town of Tiburon (Director of Community Development Anderson) Councilmember O'Donnell requested Item No. 4 be removed for discussion. MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3, as written. Moved: O'Donnell, seconded by Fredericks Vote: AYES: Unanimous Consent Item No 4.: Resolution—Commendation of Daniel Watrous for 20 years of service to the Town of Tiburon(Director of Community Development Anderson) Mayor Tollini read Resolution 31-2016, commending Planning Manager Dan Watrous for 20 years of dedicated service to the Town of Tiburon. Mayor Tollini presented Planning Manager Watrous with a framed copy of the resolution.Planning Manager Watrous expressed great gratitude, and said it had been an honor and privilege to serve the residents of the Town of Tiburon, current and past Councils, and to work with a great staff. Town Council Minutes 421 -2016 December 7, 2016 Page 2 Vice Mayor Fraser added that Planning Manager Watrous has always been a great help and i source of knowledge to those serving on community commissions and boards, and supposed that Dan had also been a similar asset to his colleagues. Councilmember Doyle said Planning Manager Watrous had been there for him when he was promoted to the Chair position on the Design Review Board, and recalled a memory in which Dan was able to exhibit his truly limitless wealth of knowledge. Councilmember Fredericks recalled working with Planning Manager Watrous when she had served on the Planning Commission. She said she wanted to recognize two of Dan's gifts: his penchant for building team spirit, and his talent for writing epic tributes to others. Councilmember O'Donnell commended Planning Manager Watrous for his ability to take on the difficult role as the referee, and said he plays this part magnificently. He said he appreciated Dan's counsel when he first began serving on the Design Review Board, and said the Town is very happy to have him. Mayor Tollini echoed her colleagues' sentiments. She thanked him for his time and service, and expressed appreciation for all that he does. Director of Community Development Anderson added that there is so much more that could be said about the tremendous work Planning Manager Watrous has done for the Town over the years, which simply cannot be encapsulated in the resolution. He said working alongside Dan has made his job easier and more productive. He expressed further gratitude for his service. MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Item No. 4, as written. Moved: Tollini, seconded by Fraser Vote: AYES: Unanimous ACTION ITEMS: REORGANIZATION OF TOWN COUNCIL 1. Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Tollini — Mayor Tollini is invited to share her comments and the Council is invited to share their comments with the outgoing Mayor,as well. Mayor Tollini said it has been a privilege to serve as Mayor in a community where the citizens are so involved, and who dedicate their time and expertise to the various boards and commissions in addition to other ways not officially part of town government. She thanked the staff for their support, for lending their knowledge, and for being warm and kind. She also thanked her fellow Councilmembers for their continued respect and for making Council meetings an enjoyable way to seine the community. And finally, she thanked her family for their endless support. 2. Town Council Comments — The Council may share additional comments at this time. I 1own Council Minutes #21-2016 December 7, 2016 Page 3 Vice Mayor Fraser joked that Mayor Tollini had presided over their shortest Council meeting yet, setting a record.He said he was personally grateful to Mayor Tollini for her willingness to step out, sometimes against the crowd,on several issues,and led the way for the Council with her leadership. He thanked her for her good humor and positive attitude. Councilmember O'Donnell commented that one of Mayor Tollini's great successes of the previous year was the opening of the downtown farmer's market. He said it was a great way to engage the community, and he hopes it will continue. He added that Mayor Tollini is incredibly intelligent, speaks eloquently, and has excellent solutions to problems. He said she is a great asset to the community. Councilmember Fredericks said it has been a wonderful experience working with Mayor Tollini. She said she is an extraordinary representative of the younger families in Tiburon. She commended Mayor Tollini on her poise,her calm demeanor,and her ability to positively engage with people who have opposing views in a productive way. Fredericks said she admired Mayor Tollini enormously and her energy to revitalize downtown is only matched by her continued ideas to do so. She further commended Mayor Tollini for her timeliness in resolving difficult policy issues. Councilmember Doyle praised Mayor Tollini for her commitment to serving the community and the Council with a positive and kind attitude.He thanked her for making the Council meetings pleasant in addition to short and efficient,allowing each of them to spend more time on other commissions,in ,. the community and with their families. l Mayor Tollini thanked her colleagues for their kind words. 3. Election of New Mayor—Outgoing Mayor Tollini will entertain nominations for the Office of Mayor and conduct the election. MOTION: To appoint Vice Mayor Jim Fraser as the New Mayor [2016-2017] Moved: Doyle, Fredericks Vote: AYES: Unanimous 4. Election of Vice Mayor—The Mayor-elect will conduct the election of Vice Mayor. MOTION: To appoint Councilmember O'Donnell as Vice Mayor [2016-2017] Moved: Fredericks, Tollini Vote: AYES: Unanimous TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS There were none. i TOWN MANAGER REPORT I — Town Council Minutes#21-2016 December 7, 2016 Page 4 i Town Manager Chanis reminded Council of the upcoming special meeting of the Town Council on December 12 at 7:30pm and the cancellation of the December 21 regular meeting. He said Town Hall will be closed from December 23, 2016—January 1, 2017, reopening on Monday,January 2. WEEKLY DIGESTS • Town Council Weekly Digests—November 18 &25, 2016 • Town Council Weekly Digests—December 2, 2016 Received. ADJOURNMENT / There being no further business before the Town Council of ,hd Town of Tiburon, Mayor Tollini adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. //w JIM FRA r A v,(6R-ELECT ATTEST: LEA STEFANI,TOWN CLERK i i Town Council Minutes 421 -2016 December i. 2016 Page 5