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TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST
Week of June 29 -July 3, 2009
Tiburon
1. Response from Dept. of Parks & Recreation re Angel Island Closure
2. Letter - David C. Irmer - Belvedere/Tiburon Library Expansion Comments
3. Letter - Ann Meredith - Second-hand Smoke Problem in Apartment Building
Agendas & Minutes
4. Minutes - Hilarita-Tiburon Ecumenical Association - April 14, 2009
5. Minutes - Hilarita-Tiburon Ecumenical Association - May 9, 2009
6. Agenda - Planning Commission - July 8, 2009
Regional
a) Email & Attachment - San Joaquin Valley Power Authority - Temporary
Suspension of Implementation of Energy Program
b) Legal Community Against Violence - 2009 Report
c) Report - Greenbelt Alliance - Grow Smart Bay Area - Growth Plan's
Agendas & Minutes
d) None
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State of California • The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION • P.O. Box 942896 • Sacramento, CA 94296.0001
(916) 653-8288
June 25, 2009
Honorable Alice Fredericks, Mayor
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Road
Tiburon, California 94920
Dear Mayor Fredericks,
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor
Ruth Coleman, Director
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In concern of your letter dated June 5, 2009 to Senator Leno regarding Angel Island
State Park, Director Ruth Coleman has forward your letter to me for response. I
appreciate your passion and particularly your support of Angel Island State Park. This
is an absolute treasure and none of us want to see it closed.
As you are aware, the recent California state budget crisis has many alternatives on the
table in an effort to solve the 24 billion dollar deficit California is experiencing. Since
2001, the State has gone through a series of economic downturns and budget
reductions. State Parks has received multiple cuts ranging from $2.7 million to $15
million, with fees raised to offset some reductions. In January 2008, another 10%
reduction was proposed and 48 parks would have been closed had the Governor not
restored the funding. It seems likely that some iteration of the current proposal to
eliminate the State Parks' General Fund will become reality and any significant cut will
necessitate some level of park closures.
Parks subject to day use fees generally charge these fees on a per vehicle basis.
However, Angel Island's day use fee is incorporated into the cost of the ferry ride.
Therefore, adding just a dollar,or two to the day use fee increases the cost of the ferry
ride, meaning a family could pay considerably more to come to Angel Island. We have
a mandate from the Legislature to make State Parks available to all Californians -
striking a balance between revenue and access to parks.
It is difficult to come up with the cost of operating a single Park Unit. Often, we use staff
and resources across an entire Sector or District. In addition statewide resources
support each of our Units. The true cost of operating any of our Units can be
substantially more than what is apparent. None of our budget information reflects the
cost of operating a standalone Unit. The ongoing maintenance, repairs and equipment
replacement needs of the extensive historic buildings and complex infrastructure make
Angel Island particularly costly.
Honorable Alice Fredericks, Mayor
• June 25, 2009
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Please be assured we are exploring all possible alternatives. Fee increases, cost
reductions and even complete operation by trusted partners is under consideration. We
will do everything we possibly can to keep Angel Island State Park open. Thank you for
your support.
Sincerely,
4 Anthony I. Perez
Deputy Director, Park Operations
cc: Honorable Mark Leno, Senator
Honorable Jared Huffman, Assemblyman
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June 23, 2009
Scott Anderson
Community Development Director
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, California 94920
Re: Belvedere Tiburon Library Expansion Comments
Dear Mr. Anderson,
Executive Offices:
2656 Bridgeway
Sausalito, California 94965 07,
415 -3_-32-6250
FAX 415 3 2-5417
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JUN 2 5 2009
The Innisfree Companies was the developer of Point Tiburon, a Redevelopment
Agency sponsored project committed to a specific development task directed
under a Development Agreement. One important component of the
Development Agreement was to set aside land and the capital required to
improve the dedicated properties, for the use and enjoyment of our citizens.
The expansion property in question was dedicated for an open space park use.
A budget to improve the dedicated site was funded to the Town. I am deeply
concerned that commitments made regarding this property and its intended
use is currently being reconsidered.
The site in question was committed to the Town for the specific purpose of
open space, with never a thought it would ever be considered for an asphalt
parking lot or additional building footprint.
Our beautiful Town has precious little park land available to its citizens. To
consider using Zelinsky Park for anything but its intended use should be
considered a great loss to our community.
Respectfully submitted,
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cc: Tiburon Planning Commission
Nicky Hall, 426 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, CA 94920
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Re: Tobacco Smoke Originating within Smokers Apartments Drifting Into Nonsmokin 40 cF,QS
Tenants' Apartments Ro kPl,
Dear Manager:
The Count
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Apartment Complex about tobacco smoke drifting into their apartments from neighboring units.
The enclosed material will provide information as to the various problems that can arise from
drifting tobacco smoke in multi-unit housing and the solutions available to you.
Following are several laws that can be applied to protect the health of nonsmokers in apartment
dwellings:
California Health & Safety Code Section 41700 states that, "No person shall discharge from any
source whatsoever such quantity of air contaminant or other material which cause injury,
detriment, nuisance ...or which endanger the comfort, repose, health or safety of any such person
or the public...."
The Federal Housing Act (FHA) of 1988 affords special rights to disabled individuals including
those who have breathing problems, and requires that "reasonable accommodations" be made in
rules, policies, practices or services to afford equal opportunity in the use and enjoyment of a
dwelling unit, including public and common use areas. The maximum penalties for a first
violation are $10,000 in addition to compensation for damages and injunctive relief.
(FHA Section 810 & 812; 24 CFR 103 & 104).
Further, most lease or condominium agreements contain covenants, conditions, or terms
prohibiting persons living in a building from engaging in activities - even within their own
apartment - which unreasonably interfere with another tenant or owner's enjoyment of his or her
apartment. Playing music too loudly is an example, smoking may be another. Reports from the
National Cancer Institute and State Health Services show that the heavy compounds of cigarette
smoke (containing 43 known carcinogens with no safe level of exposure) do not dissipate
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quickly, even outdoors. These carcinogens are more than an annoyance, they can damage the
health of tenants who must involuntarily inhale their neighbor's smoke, especially if the
cigarette smoke seeps into apartments through vents or up through the floor, or if one or more
neighbors are chain smokers and there is no wind to disperse the toxic compounds.
It is legal for apartment Mangers to designate certain apartments or all of the apartments
in a building as smoke-free. People who smoke are not a protected group under California and
U.S. civil rights laws. Additionally, an apartment can be legally advertised as smoke-free, just as
managers/landlords often advertise that no pets are allowed in an apartment or house. A survey
taken last year revealed that seventy-two percent of non-smokers and forty-four percent of
smokers agreed that 50% of rental units in apartment complexes should be smoke-free. Some
Marin County apartment owners/managers are choosing to have smoke-free units in light of
public interest and because of higher maintenance, cleanup, and insurance costs, as well as
fire hazards and liability issues related to renting to smoking tenants.
In the future, consider congregating nonsmoking tenants in one building or on one side of a
building. An inexpensive remedy for the current problems may be to move nonsmoking tenants
bothered by drifting tobacco smoke to other apartments which do not have people who smoke in
units above, below, or beside them.
Please notify us of your actions to resolve this situation, and do not hesitate to call if you would
like to discuss further solutions.
Sincerely,
Bob Curry
Program Coordinator
County of Marin Health & Human Services
Tobacco Education Program
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The I- IILARITArTIBURON ECUMENICAL ASSCCIA11ON
100 Ned's Way -Tiburon, California 94920
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Minutes of April 14, 2009
Officers:
President - Keith Lester
Vice President - Charles Quick
Secretary - Barbara Garcia-Romero
Treasurer - Carl Weichel
DIRECTORS PRESENT: The Hilarita Residents Association (HRA):
RECEIVED
JUN 2 9 2009
TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
TOWN OF TIBURON
Mary Ann Alvarado, Keith Barklow, Joyce Larsen, Dorothy Larson, Gillian Lovejoy,
Angela Lorenz
Community Congregational Church (CCC)
Liz Jones, Keith Lester
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (SSEC)
Anne Brown, Barbara Garcia-Romero
Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC)
Dennis Leary, Richard Leonards, Charles Quick
Community At-Large Representative -
Town of Tiburon Representative - to be appointed
DIRECTORS ABSENT: HRA- Nuria Ibars*
* excused Michael Peters* (SSEC), Carl Weichel* (CCC)
OTHERS PRESENT: Linda Tilton, Director of Property Management, The John Stewart Co. (JSC)
Cherry Reilly, Administrator - The Hilarita Apartments, JSC
A QUORUM IS 7
1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER
President Lester determined that a quorum was present and called for order at 7:30 PM in the Community
Resource Center of The Hilarita Apartments.
2. MINUTES OF THe MARCH 9. 2009 MEETING
In the call for approval of the minutes, there was an amendment to: Agenda 11, item 1, to read as: "the
Tutorial Program will have used all of the current funding beyond this term.".
M/S/P (R Leonards/C. Quick) that the Board approve the
March 9, 2009 minutes as amended. 9 ayes, 3 abstain
4. CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Lester introduced Community Congregational Church's appointment of Liz Jones to serve as a
Director to this H-TEA Board of Directors. The Board, in turn, introduced themselves, and Liz Jones was
welcomed to this Board.
3. OPEN FORUM
1. A resident Director stated concern over the wording in the notices sent to residents from the
Management, and it was suggested that the tone of these messages be more friendly.
President Lester asked that these matters be taken directly to the Management office as this Board deals
with policy.
2. A complaint was lodged concerning noxious odors coming from a neighbor's unit, and that this has
been brought to the attention of Management.
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Ms. Tilton, JSC, stated that this was investigated when it was first brought to the attention of the Office,
however, we were unable to determine the cause or the source other than possibly from items being
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M stored next to #503. Ms. Tilton also said that an offer to change units was not accepted by the
complainant at the time.
In discussion, it was noted that the residents are aware of the policy on this matter and that if there is a
default then prompt action is to be taken by Management to notify the resident to immediately remedy the
problem or Management will, and will bill the offender commensurate to the extent of time and labor
involved.
5. The HILARITA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HRA) REPORT
Meets every third Monday of the month at 7.-30 PM in the Esther Whitman Community Center-
1. Gillian Lovejoy called attention to the report made by Angela Lorenz at the February 9, 2009 H-TEA
Board meeting regarding the election for HRA officers on March 31, saying that this was actually only
a meeting of the Directors to discuss the status of HRA concerning the Secretary of State.
2. the HRA garden project is going very well. The local Rotary Club will be coming to the Hilarita next
week to build planter boxes.
3. the HRA is now in good standing with the State of California Franchise Tax Board and a copy of the
Certificate of Revivor was distributed to each Director present.
Ms. Tilton advised that JSC will have to file a late tax report as we are still working on the non-profit status
procedure.
6. SECRETARY'S REPORT
Barbara Garcia-Romero advised that on behalf of the H-TEA Board a get well card was sent to Joyce
Larson. The Board is glad to see Joyce this evening and to learn that her wrist is in the healing stage.
7. TREASURER'S REPORT
Cart Weichel (absent) - no report.
8. The JOHN STEWART COMPANY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REPORT
A - Linda Tilton, Director of Property Management, reported that:
1. the current financial report shows the modifications as suggested by Director Leary which makes a
monthly comparisons to the prior year's monthly figures as well as a cash summary of multiple line
items comparisons of June 008-06 to June 2009 fiscal year.
In discussion, there were questions and clarifications regarding the latest financial report; vacancy length,
internal transfers, and rehabs.
In reference to the Maintenance Report, a resident Director called attention to areas of recent work on
walkways citing uneven edging and sunken areas which are potential hazards. The matter was referred to
Management to look into and address any problems.
2. REAC inspection on March 19th went smoothly. The property received a score of 92% which is very
important to HUD and to the two mortgage holders.
3. HUD has approved the increase in the subsidy portions of the rent income. A reminder that there is
no increase passed on to the residents.
4. the 2009/2010 proposed Operating Budget is being prepared and the first draft will be submitted to
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the Finance Committee for review. JSC will work with the Committee to resolve any matters of interest
and/or concern.
5. JSC will soon be receiving the MOR report from the April 1st inspection of the office files.
B - Cherry Reilly, Administrator, reported that:
1. the MOR inspection on April 1 st involved detailed scrutiny of all recertifications and general file
paperwork.
2. the Town of Tiburon approved only four of the twenty one trees our arborist selected as choices for
on-site planting. Our arborist is now working with the Town for a final selection and obtaining the
required permit.
3. three vacant units were refurbished. We have one new tenant, a family is scheduled to move in later
this month, and an internal transfer will take place on April 21 st.
Director Leary led the Board in giving kudos to JSC's Linda Tilton and Cherry Reilly for the great job on the
REAC inspection score that The Hilarita received.
9. ON-SITE COMMITTEE REPORT
Meets fourth Thursday of the month at 6*00 PM or as needed. Committee: Anne Brown,-c. Nuna (bars„ Richard Leonards
Anne Brown advised that a meeting of this Committee will be held in May.
10. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT
Meets the last Friday of the month at 7:30 AM or as needed. B&G Committee: Charles Quick-c, Mary Ann Alvarado„ Joyce Larsen,
Dorothy Larson, Michael Peters
Charles Quick reported that the Town Planning Commission has selected four particular types of trees for
planting at The Hilarita. These were chosen for their growth and rapid bushing which will provide privacy
and shade as the trees mature.
Charles, in answer to a question, explained why some trees were selected over others, i.e. male v/s
female trees, and their individual growth patterns.
11 COMMUNITY TRAINING & SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT - CLC
Meets the first Friday of the month at 6:00 PM or as needed. CLC Committee. Barbara Garcia-Romero-c,
Barbara Garcia-Romero reported that:
1. an application for a Grant to fund next year's Tutorial Program has been filed with Tamalpais Pacific for
consideration at its May 5. 2009 meeting.
2. Phuong Lam, Coordinator of The Hilarita CLC, received two computers for repairs. The feedback on
the repairs was very good. The Committee once again asks that the Directors please get the word out
about the repair service here which in turn financially benefits the CLC.
12. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
• This report is proprietary and not to be discussed outside of this meeting
Meets as needed. Finance Committee: Carl Weichehc, Dorothy Larson, Dennis Leary, Michael Peters
Carl Weichel (absent) - no report.
13. OLD BUSINESS
There was none.
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14. NEW BUSINESS
There was a suggestion for the Board to go to unit 503 during its annual walk around so that it can
experience the noxious odor reported in the vicinity. President Lester suggested that we wait until the
illegal storage has been removed to see if that eliminates the source of the odor.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
-This session is confidential and not to be discussed outside of this meeting
Meets as needed Executive Committee: Keith Lester-c, Charles Quick, Carl Weichel, Barbara Garcia-Romero. Nuna (bars
There was no call for an Executive Session. President Lester advised that the Executive Committee held
its first meeting on March 27, 2009 for orientation. Committee Secretary Barbara Garcia-Romero
distributed a copy of the minutes of the March 27th meeting to all Directors present this evening.
16. DATE OF NEXT MEETING & ANNUAL WALK AROUND
The next Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 9:30 AM on May 9, 2009 in the Community
Training & Services Center of The Hilarita Apartments to handle business at hand followed by the Annual
Walk Around the premises & visit units where approval has been gained.
COURTESY CALL: Please remember that a quorum is required to proceed on any `action' item. If you
will be unable to attend this meeting, please contact President Keith Lester (456-6659) or Recording
Secretary L.A. Wurl (381-2556), and you may leave a message. Thank you.
• Absences: Bylaws ARTICLE 6 Section 6.05, with Board discretion, permit no more than three (3)
consecutive or four (4) nonconsecutive meetings to be missed without justification.
17. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, President Lester called for adjournment at 8:47 PM.
2009 Board of Directors Meeting Calendar: (second Monday of each month except May and August)
• Annual Meeting/Elections -January 12, • February 9, • March 9, • April 13, • regular business meeting &
annual walk around -Saturday May 9 at 9:30 AM, - June 8, • July 13, • August - customarily no scheduled
meeting, • September 14, • October 12, November 9, and, • December 1
L.A. Wurl, Recording Secretary - 04/09
minutes distribution
• H-TEA Board of Directors
• JSC
approved minutes distribution:
• Board of Directors
• Sponsor Churches -
Community, St. Stephen's,Westminster
EAH
• Marin Housing Authority
• Belvedere City Council
• Tiburon Town Council
• Loren Sanborn, JSC
• HRA files
• HTEA Secretary files
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The HILARIT rIlBURON ECUMENICAL ASSOCIATION
100 Ned's Way - Tiburon, California 94920
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Minutes of May 9. 2009
Officers:
President - Keith Lester
Vice President - Charles Quick
Secretary - Barbara Garcia-Romero
Treasurer - Carl Weichel
DIRECTORS PRESENT: The Hilarita Residents Association (HRA):
(aka Hilarita-TEA or H-TEA)
RECEIVED
JUN 2 9 2009
TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
TOWN OF TIBURON
Keith Barklow, Nuria Ibars, Dorothy Larson, Gillian Lovejoy. Angela Lorenz
Community Congregational Church (CCC)
Liz Jones, Keith Lester, Carl Weichel
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (SSEC)
Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC)
Dennis Leary, Richard Leonards, Charles Quick
Community At-Large Representative -
Town of Tiburon Representative - to be appointed
DIRECTORS ABSENT: HRA- Mary Ann Alvarado*,'Joyce Larsen*
* excused Anne Brown, Barbara Garcia-Romero, Michael Peters -SSEC
OTHERS PRESENT: Linda Tilton, Director of Property Management, The John Stewart Co. (JSC)
Cherry Reilly, Administrator - The Hilarita Apartments, JSC
A QUORUM IS 7 Deidre McCrohan - "The Ark"; residents: Chris Darling, James Harding, Neil Silver
1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER
President Lester determined that a quorum was present and called for order at 9:30 AM in the
Community Resource Center of The Hilarita Apartments.
2. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 14, 2009 MEETING
President Lester advised that the approval of the minutes of the April 14, 2009 meeting are
hereby tabled until the Board of Directors meeting on June 9, 2009.
3. OPEN FORUM
Resident speakers - James Harding, Chris Darling, Gillian Lovejoy, Neil Silver. regarding the
proposed H-TEA Bylaws amendment. From the aloud reading of written statements, comments,
and Idiscussion:
a) There were concerns over the probability of HRA losing one seat on the H-TEA Board with
such a proposed amendment.
b) Reference was made to the initial Bylaws outlining the ratio mix of persons from HRA to the
number of persons for TEA to sit on the Board of H-TEA.
c) There was concern over the lack of cooperation in receiving information and full disclosure
from the HRA Board of Directors on various matters.
d) A question on the legality of the ratio of HRA to TEA on the H-TEA Executive Committee.
e) A threat of legal action brought to bear by HRA against the H-TEA Board if the proposed
amendment was approved.
f) The concern that each voting-age resident is not kept apprised of actions taken by the HRA
Board of Directors and this leads to a lack of knowledge of said residents in order to fully
participate in actions that may be set forth by the HRA.
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` Further, H-TEA Director Charles Quick requested that HRA furnish H-TEA with copies of all
• ~ documents supporting its comments during this Open Forum. Although the request was denied
by one HRA Director who is also a Director on the H-TEA Board, the past president of HRA
Angela Lorenz agreed to have HRA supply this information.
Linda Tilton, JSC, stated that there is a lack of understanding by HRA of H-TEA's position with
The Hilarita. It fails to acknowledge that H-TEA's responsibility and prime objective is in
striving for the betterment of The Hilarita and its residents - it is not HRA's adversary.
4. CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS
In response to the proposed amendment to the H-TEA Bylaws as discussed in the Open Forum,
President Lester read correspondence of May 8, 2009, from an attorney with Goldfarb &
Lipman. In part, it was noted and is quoted that "...but after reviewing the Plan of Action, am
not aware of anything that would restrict HTEA from revising its bylaws as proposed. I have
asked HUD if they are aware of any contract or project restriction, related to Title VI or
otherwise, which would prohibit HTEA from adopting the proposed provision. Although one
person I spoke with at HUD is unaware of any such prohibition, they are not yet ready to
conclude, definitely, that there is no such restriction." Concluding quote "...I would
recommend postponing a vote on the proposed bylaw amendment until we hear back from HUD.
would expect an answer back within the next 2 weeks or so."
With the above information before us, President Lester tabled further discussion of this matter.
pending conclusive information from HUD.
5. The HILARITA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HRA) REPORT
Meets every third Monday of the month at 7.30 PM in the Esther Whitman community center
1 . The Hilarita garden project is complete. The local Rotary Club contributed man power, equipment,
and supplies to build the planter boxes, The residents will soon be able to partake of fresh edibles.
In discussion, the matter of submitting receipts for HRA's general election was questioned. This was a
loan of $1000. to HRA with the provision that there would be full accountability but to date this has not
been accomplished. HRA agreed to have any missing receipts or needed documentation sent to JSC
promptly. Ms. Tilton advised that the interest on the security deposit CD will be applied first to repayment
of the loan, and eventually the interest after that will be paid to the HRA.
Director Charles Quick asked HRA about the low number of residents who participate in its election
procedures. Gillian Lovejoy advised that there were approximately 300 voting-age residents at The Hilarita
but at some past elections, only about 80 voters took part. It was suggested that HRA use any and all
formats that will reach ALL voting-age residents on any and all forthcoming elections in order to truly have
a majority vote of the whole not just of 20 or 60 or 80 persons.
6. SECRETARY'S REPORT
Barbara Garcia-Romero (absent) - no report.
7. TREASURER'S REPORT
Carl Weichel reported that the Board's Bank of Marin checking account balance is $4,031.17.
There are no outstanding payables.
8. The JOHN STEWART COMPANY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REPORT
A - Linda Tilton, Director of Property Management, report:
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1. MOR: Cherry and Judy are to be congratulated for doing an excellent job in preparing
for this paper-trail inspection. The Hilarita received a score of `satisfactory', which is
more in line with other JSC manage properties than in the past where the scores were
`below average'.
2. Rent Schedule: HUD did approve the schedule effective June 1, 2009. To be clear, this
rent increase does not effect the residents monthly rent as that is based on their incomes.
3. Proposed Budget: the 2009-2010 Operating Budget is in its first draft form to be
submitted to the Finance Committee this week for its review.
4. Replacement Reserves: HUD has instructed an increase of $109. in monthly deposits to this
account effective June 1, 2009 which will be in place until notice from HUD. This is a re-
stricted account and funds cannot be used without authorization from HUD.
B - Cherry Reilly, Administrator, report:
1. Grass: we have talked with the Tiburon Department of Public Works regarding clearing the
field beside The Hilarita garden area to abate any possible fire hazard. The Department
agreed to have someone come to the site to mow the area.
2. Storage: a 20-yard dumpster was brought in so that residents could clear out any items
stored outside of their unit plus any other allowable items that residents need to discard.
3. Dish: the satellite dishes are being removed from the exteriors of buildings and will be re-
located to pole or ground mounts.
4. Vacant no more: two units have been rented from those on The Hilarita wait list and a third
family will be moving here on May 15. There was one in-house transfer.
9. ON-SITE COMMITTEE REPORT
Nteets fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM or as needed Committee: Anne Brown, -c. Nuria (bars„ Richard Leonards
Anne Brown (absent) - no report.
10. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT
Meets the last Friday of the month at 7.'30 AM or as needed. Committee: Charles Quick-c, Mary Ann Alvarado„ Joyce Larsen,
Dorothy Larson, Michael Peters
Charles Quick - no report.
1 1 . COMMUNITY TRAINING & SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT - CLC
Meets the first Friday of the month at 6:00 PM or as needed. Committee: Barbara Garcia-Romero,
Barbara Garcia-Romero (absent). Carl Weichel advised that:
1. the Committee did submit its grant application in the amount of $20,000. to support the CLC Tutorial
Program for 2009-2010 to Tamalpais Pacific. This Foundation has funded this Program in the past and
has agreed to do so for this next term.
2. the Committee had been awaiting news from the Rotary Club on a presentation given by this
Committee at a recent Club meeting. However, the Club has responded and advising that since it
had just donated members time, materials, and labor to the HRA's garden project, there were no funds
available to grant the application at this time to the CLC Tutorial Program.
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1 2. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
• This report is proprietary and not to be discussed outside of this meeting
Meets as needed. Committee: Carl Weichel-c, Dorothy Larson, Dennis Leary, Mid7ael Peters
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Carl Weichel reported that the Committee will be meeting with JSC in the next few days to
review the proposed budget for 2009-2010 as prepared by JSC. The Committee will address
this Board with recommendations at the next Board meeting.
There was none.
There was none.
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
-This session is confidential and not to be discussed outside of this meeting
Ex. Cosmittee: Keith Lester-C, Charles Quick, Cad Weicbel, Barbara Garcia-Romero, Nrda /bars ~
There was no call for an Executive Session.
16. DATE' OF NEXT MEETING
The next Board of Directors meeting will be June 8, 2009 with a call to order at 7:30 PM in the
Community Training & Services Center of The Hilarita Apartments.
COURTESY CALL: Please remember that a quorum is required to proceed on any `action' item.
If you will be unable to attend this meeting, please contact by phone or e-mail President Keith
Lester (456-6659) or Recording Secretary (381-2556) e-mail. Thank you.
• Absences: Bylaws ARTICLE 6 Section 6.05, with Board discretion, permit no more than
three (3) consecutive or four (4) nonconsecutive meetings to be missed without justification.
17. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, President Lester called for adjournment at 10:34 AM. Directors then
prepared to be guided by Cherry Reilly, Administrator, on its annual walk-around the
premises.
2009 Board of Directors Meeting Calendar: (second Monday of each month except May and August)
• Annual Meeting/Elections -January 12, • February 9, • March 9, • April 13, • regular business meeting &
annual walk around -Saturday May 9 at 9:30 AM, • June 8, • July 13, • August - customarily no scheduled
meeting, • September 14, • October 12, • November 9, and, • December 14.
Recording Secretary - 05/09
minutes distribution
• H-TEA Board of Directors
• JSC
approved minutes distribution:
• Board of Directors
• Sponsor Churches -
Community, St. Stephen's,Westminster
•EAH
• Marin Housing Authority
• Belvedere City Council
• Tiburon Town Council
• Loren Sanborn, JSC
• HRA files - • HTEA Secretary files
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6.
TOWN OF TIBURON Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall Tiburon Planning Commission
1505 Tiburon Boulevard July 8, 2009 - 7:30 PM
Tiburon, CA 94920
AGENDA o'
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION V~Sr
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman O'Donnell, Vice Chairman Kunzweiler, Commissioner Corcoran, Commissioner
Fraser, Commissioner Frymier
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
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 9 CECILIA COURT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DENYING A REQUEST
TO AMEND THE TIBURON HIGHLANDS PRECISE PLAN (PD #15) TO
CREATE A LANDSCAPE ENVELOPE; FILE #30901; Ronald and Alice Lando,
Owners; Troy Martinez, 5 Elements Design, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Number
034-360-18; [DWI
2. 46 MAIN STREET: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; REVIEW OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED TO ALLOW THE SERVING OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AT AN
EXISTING ART GALLERY (THE ART BAR MOLINAR); FILE #10801; Main
Street Properties, Owner; Deborah Molinar, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Number
059-102-19 [LT]
Tiburon Planning Commission
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3. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE REFORMATTING
AND TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE TIBURON ZONINIG ORDINACE; FILE
#MCA 2008-09; CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 2009 [DW]
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4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular_Meeting of June 24, 2009
ADJOURNMENT
Future Aizenda Items
Zoning Ordinance Update (Ongoing)
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Peggy Curran
From: Tucke Jamie 'tucke co.marin.ca.us
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:01 PM
Subject: SJVPA Press Release
Hello MEA Board members and alternates,
I am forwarding along a press release from the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority regarding their
decision to suspend CCA exploration at this time. As you will see in the press release this decision is
based on multiple factors including market changes since their RFP process, and delays/interference
from other stakeholders. As you may recall, SJVPA had set a price point for power purchase at 5%
below PG&E costs. While this price was workable in January of 2008, delays and interference occurred
around the joint/several liability issue causing SJVPA to not execute their contract with a supplier.
During the months of delay the market and prices changed and the 5% price reduction was no longer
workable in the market within their contract.
We do not believe SJVPA's decision has any direct bearing on our RFP process or timeline as their
program, process and timing has been substantially different from ours. However, we will be allowing
for time to discuss this item at our next Executive committee meeting on 7/15 and also at our regular
Board meeting on 7/23.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
Dawn
Dawn Weisz
Interim Director
Marin Energy Authority
3501 Civic Center Drive, Rm. 308
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-507-2706; www.marinenergyauthority.arg
Email Disclaimer: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/nav/misc/EmailDisclaimer.cfm
7/2/2009
C mmunity
Choice
Partnership /orreliable energy
Both PG&E and SJVPA are interested in selling electric energy to you. This information and the services offered by SJVPA are provided to you
solely by SJVPA, separate from and independent of your city and county governments and the services that they provide. The views we state are
those of SJVPA and not necessarily those of your city or county governments.
NEWS RELEASE
June 25, 2009
For More Information: Cristel Tufenkjian, 559.237.5567, Extension 118, cell 559.906.2952.
Local Municipalities Temporarily Suspend
Implementation of Energy Program
Fresno, CA - At the regular board meeting of the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority
held on June 25, Authority Directors voted to temporarily suspend activities to implement
Community Choice, an innovative energy program developed to benefit central San Joaquin
Valley businesses and residents.
The San Joaquin Valley Power Authority (SJVPA), which members include Kings
County and the cities of Clovis, Corcoran, Dinuba, Kerman, Kingsburg, Lemoore, Hanford,
Parlier, Reedley, Selma, and Sanger, have been working together over the past several years to
establish a Community Choice program for the region. For valley residents and businesses within
the boundaries of the member municipalities, this means they would have the chance to choose
between remaining full customers of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) or Southern
California Edison (SCE) or enrolling in the Community Choice program and receiving electrical
generation from the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority at proposed lower and more stable rates.
In recent months, SJVPA General Manager David Orth has been negotiating terms for an
energy contract with several potential energy service providers to supply energy to the program at
a rate lower than PG&E and SCE. It was reported by Orth at the June 25 meeting that several
issues hinder the development of final terms for a contract. "We are not immune to the market
conditions that are affecting the state and national economy," stated Orth. Along with the
tightness in the credit market and the volatility in energy prices, other concerns include the
uncertainty with California's energy regulations including the increase from 20 to 33 percent of
renewable energy that must be provided to customers and the need to contract for additional
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energy to meet resource adequacy requirements. "We will continue to monitor these issues for
changes that will make conditions more favorable for implementation of Community Choice,"
said Orth.
In addition, the SJVPA has experienced strong opposition from PG&E, which is
marketing against the program in order to retain customers. "For the last few years, PG&E has
continually placed roadblocks in front of our program in an attempt to stop us from implementing
Community Choice and ultimately not providing residents and businesses the opportunity to have
a choice about who will provide them electrical energy," said Ron Manfredi, city manager of
Kerman and chair of the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority. "Considering the hurdles that we
are currently facing, it is not possible for the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority to move
forward with Community Choice at this time."
Orth acknowledged that the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority has been out in front in
implementing Community Choice. "We have paved new ground," he stated. "Many of the
Community Choice programs around the state have benefitted from the progress we have made in
our program. We will continue to support their efforts to provide choice to the residents in the
communities of Marin, San Francisco, East Bay and others."
It was noted by Manfredi that there are other opportunities for the San Joaquin Valley
Power Authority to achieve its objectives of regional collaboration, investment in local
infrastructure and price discount and stability. "During the suspension of implementation
activities, we can still make a positive difference regarding the energy needs and uses for the
residents and businesses in this region," he said. The SJVPA Directors supported the
recommendation by Orth to continue to pursue activities that meet their objectives including
continuing the investigation of rooftop solar projects on municipal facilities and pursuing public
goods funds to implement energy efficiency projects in the region.
California Assembly Bill 117, passed in 2002, allows cities and counties to combine the
electrical loads of their constituents for bulk electricity purchases. An opt-out structure with four
opportunities over a 4-month period to choose to remain with their current utility company is
provided to customers. For customers participating in a Community Choice Aggregation program,
the utility company will continue to deliver the electricity purchased by the regional Community
Choice program through its wires and will also continue to provide meter reading, billing and
maintenance services.
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