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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2009-10-02TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of September 28 -October 2, 2009 Ti1-,.1. rr%" 1. Letter - Ron Brown/Howard Zack - Update on Kol Shofar Classroom Expansion 2. Letter - Dan Watrous - Response to Kol Shofar Classroom Expansion Letter Astendas & Minutes 3. None Regional a) Thank You - Tiburon Contribution to Marin Renter's Rebate Program b) "Building Momentum" -SF Bay Area Population, Household, & Job Forecasts c) Conference Announcement - ABAG - Fall General Assembly -10/22/09 d) Invitation - Nick the Greek - Adopt 10/28/09 as National Immigrants Day e) Sierra Club Yodeler - Newsletter - October-December 2009 Agendas & Minutes f) Agenda - Calif. Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife * Council Only e fa KOL SHOFAR f ~ F pe { RA ~'°'t`~cs~ S w ee M~ ~~~t~ Mr. Dan Wattrous Town of Tiburon F~v EP 20; 1505 T' iburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 September 10, 2009 We write on behalf of Kol Shofar as its Board-authorized project leaders, to update you on matters concerning the four proposed new classrooms. In short, these classrooms will not be built at this juncture. This is so for two reasons= chiefly because our construction budget in the end, after such a protracted approval process, simply could not accommodate the additional cost, once having sorted out the more pressing cost requirements for a new sanctuary, multi purpose room and redeveloped site. Secondarily, our Hebrew school enrollment has declined and the student population presently does not warrant adding new classrooms. We have no imminent or planned intention to build these classrooms. However, given the planning history surrounding these classrooms and the ebb and flow of both synagogue finances and student enrollment based on membership, we may be in a position to build them at some as-yet-unknown future point. It would be our expectation that we would apply for that addition, at that time, as a new applicant. We are very excited by our plan for the specific location in lieu of the four classrooms, as we expect the Town will be as well. Our plan is to build a community garden, replete with herbs and edible vegetation. Its exact location and associated irrigation system will be precisely described on the planting plan to be submitted from our landscape architect, April Phillips. Dan, it is our hope and expectation that repurposing the area where the four classrooms were to have gone will be welcomed by the Town as a notable improvement to the entire landscape plan and that the Town will approve that whole landscape plan in short order, to keep us on track on our critical path. Ron Brown Howard Zack New Building Cochairmen Cc= Herman & Coliver Gary Ragghianti Scott Hochstrasser 215 Blackfield Drive / Tiburon / California 94920 • telephone - 415.388.1818 / facsimile - 415.388.5423 • www.kolshofar.org M . I i ~R II i r 1h Tow OfYcfe of~~nauni g Dw'bi ion/(4W 45-71~ on, CA 94920 • P. 415.435.7373 F. 415.435.2438 • www ci.tiburon.ca.us September 29, 2009 DIGEZJOAz Ron Brown and Howard Zack Congregation Kol Shofar 215 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920 SUBJECT: Request to Not Build Classrooms at 215 Blackfield Drive Dear Mr. Brown and Mr. Zack, I am writing in response to your letter dated September 10, 2009 informing the Town of Tiburon that Congregation Kol Shofar does not intend to construct the classroom addition approved as part of the Kol Shofar expansion project. I am saddened to hear that financial difficulties are causing the (hopefully not permanent) scaling back of the project approved by the Town after a lengthy and challenging public review process. However, after reviewing your request with the Director of Community Development and the Town Attorney, we have determined that the elimination of the classroom portion of the expansion project would require an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit and the filing of revisions to the building permit application. The classrooms were not part of any "phased" approach, and all analysis and public comment was based on their construction as an integral part of the project. Among other things, the classrooms provided screening and noise buffering for the playground area and the removal of the classrooms could raise environmental issues regarding potential noise impacts on nearby residences. Please call me at (415) 435-7393 if you have any questions regarding this matter or how to proceed with an amendment to your Conditional Use Permit. Sincerely, Daniel M. Watrous Planning Manager c: Mark Levy Congregation Kol Shofar 215 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920 Herman & Coliver Architecture 363 Clementina Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Alice Fredericks Iylayor: Miles Berger Vice Mayor Dick Collins Councilmember T6m Gram C©.uncmember Jeff Slavitz Councilme-rnber RECEIVED SEP 3 0 2009 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON September 28, 2009 DIGEST MAROktrN HOUSING Making Housing More Affordable 4020 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903-4173 Ms. Alice Fredericks, Mayor Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 SUBJECT: Rebate for Marin Renter's (RMR) Housing Stability Program Dear Ms. Fredericks: Executive Director Dan Nackerman Thank you for your generous contribution of $4,018.00, which will provide funding for the Rebate for Marin Renters (RMR) Housing Stability program for 2009-10. With your contribution, the RMR Program will continue to serve low and moderate-income seniors and people with disabilities who are at risk of losing their housing. This assistance is particularly beneficial for those households who are having difficulty paying their rent and who require a short- term rental subsidy while they search for an alternative situation, such as an affordable housing complex or a relative's home. For these households, many of whom are paying as much as 90% of their income for rent, this shallow subsidy can mean the difference between housing stability and homelessness. Thank you again for your contribution. Please do not hesitate to contact June Miyake, Director of Supportive Housing at 491-2577, or jmi_ ake marinhousing.org, if you have any questions. 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BRANDTTANT M=L L PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON KATHY MATSUMOTO WATER, PARKS AND WILDLIFE JARED HUFFMAN CHAIR California's State Parks: Strategies for Protecting Our State Parks in Challenging Times September 22, 2009 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Callippe Room Cavallo Point Lodge Fort Baker - Sausalito AGENDA I. Opening Comments II. Panel 1 - State Perspective Michael Harris, Acting Chief Deputy Director, Department of Parks & Recreation Tony Perez, Deputy Director, Park Operations Dave Gould, District Superintendent, Diablo Vista District Caryl Hart, Ph.D., Chair, California State Park & Recreation Commission Elizabeth Goldstein, President, California State Parks Foundation III. Panel 2 - Public Partners - Opportunities and Challenges George Turnbull, Deputy Regional Director, National Park Service Jane Adams, Executive Director, California Park and Recreation Society Bill Keene, Interim General Manager, Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District IV. Panel 3 - Role of Nonprofit and Private Sector Partners Randy Wildera, Immediate Past President, California League of Park Associations Bonny Hawley, Executive Director, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Teresa Cooke, Legislative Advocate, California Travel Industry Association Ken Brown, Mayor, City of Sonoma V. Public Comments Testimony may be ect to time limits jA ..a.✓ Printed on Recycled Paper Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee Jared Huffman, Chair Informational Hearing September 22, 2009 California State Parks: Strategies for Protecting Our State Parks in Challenging Times Background California's state park system includes 279 state park units and is second only to the National Park System as the largest and most diverse park system in the country. California's state parks include over 1.4 million acres of public lands, 280 miles of coastline, 15,000 campsites, and 3,000 miles of trails. The diversity of the system is unparalleled, ranging from coastal beaches and wetlands, to redwood forests, deserts and historical monuments. The system represents the largest collection of natural, cultural and recreational resources of any state in the nation. California's state parks are managed by the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) for the benefit of all California citizens, and are held in trust for present and future generations. Californians' love for their state parks has been well demonstrated throughout the recent state budget crisis by the large number of letters state legislators received from citizens over the threatened closure of state parks. Several members' offices reported receiving more letters and calls from constituents about the state park closures than on any other single issue. State Parks Budget Crisis. Unfortunately, California's state parks are in crisis. In addition to the $8.2 million in reductions approved by the Legislature this year, the Governor cut an additional $6 million fi-om DPR's operating budget, bringing the total General Fund cut to state parks this year to $14.2 million. However, the magnitude of the reductions is considerably greater than this figure would indicate after other additional reductions are factored in, including elimination of the nornlal increase for inflation, the estimated loss of fee revenue from park closures, loss of productivity from mandatory state employee furloughs, and reductions in revenues to DPR from other funding sources in addition to the General Fund. The budget also imposed additional General Fund reductions in the second year, bringing the total reduction for the two year fiscal period of 2009/10 through 2010/11 to an estimated 20% reduction 111 DPR's operating budget. DPR has indicated that these cuts may necessitate the closure of over 100 state parks. Fee Increases. On August 17`", the Department announced the imposition of significant fee increases for both day use and camping fees, in some cases representing an increase of over 100%. While necessary, it is recognized that fee increases alone will be incapable of addressing the entire shortfall for several reasons. Although fee revenues have in recent years made up a larger share of the Department's budget, fees can only be increased so far before visitation rates drop off, resulting in a net loss of revenue. In addition, not every state park unit can absorb the same level of fees. Third, since state Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee September 22, 2009 Informational Hearing: Page 2 Strategies for Protecting Our CA State Parks in Challenging Times parks belong to the people, it has generally been the policy of the state in the past to keep fees for public parks at a level most citizens can afford. Particularly during tunes of economic recession, state parks provide affordable recreational opportunities for families on tight budgets. If fees are increased too high, state parks may no longer be an affordable option for lower and middle income families. Economic Impacts. Closure of state parks also negatively impacts both the state budget and local economies. According to data collected by the California State Park Foundation, for every $1 in General Fund monies spent on state parks, $2.35 are returned to the General Found through economic activities in local communities surrounding parks, with much of this increased revenue coming from out of state tourists. Last year alone there were over 80 million visitors to California state parks. Closure of state parks will negatively impact local economies that depend on tourism and economic activity generated from state park visitation. Those communities in turn generate income and sales tax revenue for the state. A recent study by researchers at Califoi-nia State University Sacramento found that park users spend an average of $57.63 per visit, resulting in over $4.2 billion in positive economic impacts to the state and local economies. Partnership Opportunities. In an effort to avoid some of the state park closures, the Department has been exploring potential alternatives, or stop gap measures, including new partnerships and expansion of existing partnerships -vvith local governments, nonprofits and private enterprises. To varying degrees throughout the state, local governments, nonprofit groups, volunteers, and private concessionaires currently provide important services that assist the state in operating state parks and providing public services that might otherNvise be beyond the capacity of the state to provide. Expansion of existing partnerships and development of new partnerships may be a critical tool in maintaining public access to state parks, particularly during these challenging economic times. However, the extent to which these alternatives can bridge the gap is uncertain, particularly since many local communities have also been hard hit with the economic downturn. Nevertheless, such partnerships are a strategic and valuable tool for certain state parks, especially while longer tenor solutions are developed. The Department is also exploring the possibility of joint management or financial assistance agreements with the National Park Service, particularly for- state parks that are located adjacent to national parks. Such state/federal partnerships can provide opportunities for efficiencies that are mutually beneficial for both state and national parks. In addition to the budget shortfall, state parks face many other challenges, including pressures from competing land uses, as California's population continues to grow, and from emerging environmental threats such as those posed by climate change. Protecting and managing state parks, and maintaining these valuable public assets for future generations, will require new levels of creativity, leadership, cooperation, and shared commitment from all levels of government and from citizens throughout the state. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION tSINCI !1864 Fact Sheet August 25, 2009 California State Parks Budget Impact of Revised Budget Reductions First year, 09/10 budget numbers: $8.0 Million Legislative reduction $6.2 Million Added reduction from Veto $1.8 Million Elimination of GF Price Increase $16.0 Million Total reduction, representing a reduction of more than 11% of GF However, the magnitude of the reductions is more than this amount, when you add in other reductions listed in the revised budget, the impacts that occur from furloughs and revenue reductions when parks are closed. $2.4 million Reduced from the PRA account, tobacco tax $12.0 million Estimated value of lost work days from furloughs. $10.0 million Estimated lost fee revenue from closing parks $24.4 million $40.4 Million Total reduction for 09/10 ($16.0 + $24.4) In the second year, 10-11, there are added reductions to the State Parks' budget as follows: $8.0 Million Additional General Fund reduction $5.0 Million Estimated added loss in fee revenue from park closures $13.0 Million Total reduction for 10-11 Total reduction for 10/11: $40.4 from 09/10 $13.0 from 10/11 $53.6 Million Total reduction for two years, representing more than a 20% reduction of the State Parks' Operating Budget. 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