HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2009-12-18TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST
Week of December 7 -18, 2009
Tiburon
1. Memorandum - Peggy Curran - Camera Policy Modifications per Town
Council Direction
2. Invitation - Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation 1001h Anniversary
3. Reorganization Notice - Larkspur City Council
4. Reorganization Notice - San Anselmo City Council
5. Reorganization Notice - Sausalito City Council
6. Reorganization Notice - Tiburon Town Council
Agendas & Minutes
7. None
Regional
a) Press Release - H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics by Appointment
b) Letter - Bring Your Own Bag Marin - Support Ban on Single-Use Bags
c) Western City - December 2009
d) Estuary News - December 2009
e) Transactions - November/December 2009
f) Bay Area Monitor - December 2009/January 2010
g) MGH Transition and Community Health - December 2009
h) Letter - The Marin Youth Center - Request for Support
Agendas & Minutes
i) None
* Council Only
TOWN OF TIBURON
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Date: December 16, 2009
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Peggy Curran, Town Manager
Michael Cronin, Chief of Police
Subject: Camera Policy - Modifications per Town Council Direction
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The Town Council considered the matter of security cameras on Tiburon Boulevard and
Paradise Drive at its December 18, 2009 meeting. At that time, the Council directed that
the draft policy be modified to reflect:
1. Specific addition of stolen vehicles and Amber alerts to the scope of use set forth
under the description of the system provision (Section 378.2.1)
2. Thir rather than one-hundred, day retention of records provision (Section
378.4)
3. Addition of the word "criminal" to modify "subpoena" under the release of
images provision (Section 378.5)
4. Requirement that there be an annual review of how the camera system is
performing with the Town Council (Section 378.6)
5. Clarification that only Town Council may modify the use policy (Section 378.7)
The corrected Use Policy is attached.
Thank you.
378. AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM: PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Periodically the Town of Tiburon experiences patterns of criminal activity perpetrated by
non-resident criminals. Most of this crime has involved theft from vehicle, burglary and
auto theft. The Police Department staff has determined that deployment of a fixed
Automated License Plate Reader System (ALPRS) would be a desirable and cost
effective investigative tool for suppression of these crimes. The Town Council has
concluded that such a system will enhance public safety in the Town of Tiburon.
It is the intent of the Town Council to:
1. Ensure that ALPRS is capable of effectively and efficiently achieving its articulated
purpose.
2. Ensure that the design, scope and capabilities of the ALPRS minimize its
negative impact on privacy.
3. Ensure that the decisions to employ ALPRS, including system design and cost, are
made through an open and publicly accountable process.
4. Create technological and administrative safeguards to reduce the potential for
misuse and abuse of the system.
378.1 POLICY
The Tiburon Police Department operates a ALPRS as an investigative tool for the sole
purpose of creating a safer environment for all those who live, work and visit the Town.
This policy provides guidelines for ALPRS operation.
378.2 DEFINITIONS
378.2.1 ALPRS
A non-portable, fixed system consisting of a camera, or cameras, and related
equipment used to capture, record, transmit and store license plate and vehicle
images/data recorded on public spaces for use in criminal investigations; and for
searching data files for vehicles wanted or sought in connection with the commission of
a serious crime including but not limited to stolen vehicles and Amber alerts; and
capable of notifying police of the presence of such vehicles.
378.3 PROCEDURE
The following procedures have been established for the effective operation of the
ALPRS.
Adopted Policy
(Reflects Changes made by Town Council on 11-18-2009)
378.3.1 EQUIPMENT & LOCATION
ALPRS cameras used by the Tiburon Police Department will be in fixed locations in
public space approved by the Town Manager. The cameras will be positioned to record
rear images of vehicles and their license plates only. Cameras will not have pan, tilt and
zoom capabilities or the ability to record sound. Cameras will not be installed in, or
directed at any space where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.
378.3.2 USER ACCESS
Images/data will be continuously recorded. Images/data will be transmitted to a
dedicated computer in a location determined by the Town Information Services
Manager. Access to the images/data will be limited to the Town Information Services
Manager, Watch Commanders, Detective, Evidence Technician, Police Captain and
Police Chief. Access is for the sole purpose of identifying vehicles suspected of being
occupied or operated by person(s) responsible for crimes under investigation by the
Tiburon Police Department or other law enforcement agency.
Access will require a unique login/password for each authorized user of the system.
User names and passwords will be issued by the Town IS Manager to individuals
approved by the Chief of Police. The system will record user access for audit purposes.
Real time access and viewing may be authorized by the Chief of Police, the Police
Captain or the watch Commander to facilitate emergency traffic or disaster
management, or when it is reasonable to believe such use may result in the
apprehension of an at large felony suspect known or suspected of being in or en-route
to the Tiburon area.
378.3.3 TRAINING
Personnel authorized to access the ALPRS will be appropriately trained and supervised
in use of the equipment and this policy.
378.3.4 PROHIBITED ACTIVITY
System use will be conducted in a professional, ethical and legal manner. The ALPRS
will not be used for any purpose not directly related to the investigation of reported
crime or disaster management.
378.4 IMAGEIDATA STORAGE
All images/data will be stored in a secure area with access restricted to authorized
persons except that images/data retained in connection to a criminal investigation shall
be transferred to suitable storage medium and placed into evidence in accordance with
current departmental evidence procedures.
Adopted Policy
(Reflects Changes made by Town Council on 11-18-2009)
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Images/data not required for investigative purposes shall be retained for a period of
thirty days. The system shall be configured to automatically purge any images/data
older than one hundred days.
The Town IS manager shall periodically inspect the system to insure images/data are
purged in accordance with this section and shall report any evidence of deviation from
this policy to the Town Manager.
378.5 RELEASE OF IMAGES
The release of images/data shall be done only with the authorization of the Chief of
Police or the Police Captain, or in compliance with a search warrant, criminal subpoena,
court order or in accordance with a federal or California statute. Images/data released
under such conditions shall be transferred to a disc and placed into evidence and
released in accordance with current departmental evidence procedures under the
supervision and control of the Evidence Technician.
378.5.1 ALLIED AGENCY INVESTIGATIVE REQUESTS
Requests for images/data from other government agencies required for a criminal
investigation shall be submitted _to the Chief of Police or the Police Captain, who will
promptly review the request for conformity with this policy before any release. The
images/data requested shall be preserved until the request has been reviewed. Release
of any images will be in accordance with current departmental evidence procedures.
378.5.2 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUESTS
Images/data captured by ALPRS are exempt from release pursuant to the California
Public Records Act (CPRA) Government Code Section 6254.
378.6 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE ALPRS.
The Chief of Police or his/her designee will conduct an annual review of the ALPRS.
The annual review will include an inventory of all ALPRS related equipment, annual
system costs and a summary of any policy violations, or a statement of compliance with
the established policy. The review shall be submitted to the Town Manager who, along
with the Chief of Police, shall review the performance of the system with the Town
Council commencing one year from the date the system becomes operational and
annually thereafter.
378.7 AUTHORITY TO MODIFY OR AMEND ALPRS POLICY
This policy was approved by the Town Council following a public hearing on
11/18/2009. Authority to modify or amend the ALPRS policy shall rest solely with the
Town Council.
Adopted Policy
(Reflects Changes made by Town Council on 11-18-2009)
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NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION
LARKSPUR CITY COUNCIL
On December 2, 2009, the City Council of the City of Larkspur elected a new
mayor and vice mayor and reorganized as follows:
Joan Lundstrom, Mayor
Larry Chu, Vice Mayor
Kathy Hartzell, Councilmember
Dan Hillmer, Councilmember
Len Rifkind, Councilmember
Cynthia Huisman, CMC
City Clerk
City of Larkspur
December 8, 2009
For more information call 927-5002 or visit our website at www.larkspurcityhall.org
400 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, LARKSPUR, CALIFORNIA 94939
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www.ci.Iarkspur.ca.us
Barbara Thornton Kay Coleman
Mayor Councilmember
Ford Greene Jeff Kroot d
Vice Mayor Councilmember
T SAN EET T Do A VT W N 7~ ~o f Tom McInerney
Sru IEL v O Councilmember
525 San Ansellmo Avenue, San Anselmo➢ CA 94960-2682
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(415)258-4600 1 Fax (415)459-2477
NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION
SAN ANSELMO TOWN COUNCIL
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TOWN OF TIBURON
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of San Anselmo
reorganized at its Regular Meeting held on the 8t" day of December 2009 as
follows:
Barbara Thornton, Mayor
Ford Greene, Vice Mayor
Tom McInerney, Councilmember
(elected 11/3/09)
Kay Coleman, Councilmember
(elected 11/3/09)
Jeff Kroot, Councilmember
(elected 11/1/09)
The San Anselmo Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of
the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 525 San Anselmo
Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960.
Joanne Kessel
Administrative Services Technician
Town of San Anselmo
December 10, 2009
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CITY OF SAUSALITO Jonathan Leone, MaYor 0
Adam Politzer, City Manager
NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION
SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL
On December 8, 2009, the Sausalito City Council elected a new Mayor and Vice Mayor and
reorganized as follows:
MAYOR
VICE MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
JONATHAN LEONE
LINDA PFEIFER
CAROLYN FORD
MICHAEL KELLY
HERB WEINER
(Carolyn Ford was newly elected to the City Council. Her contact information is
cfordgci.sausalito.ca.us; telephone number: 332-1733)
420 Litho Street - Sausalito, CA 94965 - Phone (415) 289-4100 - Fax (415) 289-4167
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NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION
TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL
On December 2, 2009, the Tiburon Town Council elected a new mayor and vice mayor
and reorganized as follows:
Richard Collins, Mayor
Jeff Slavitz, Vice Mayor
Alice Fredericks, Councilmember
(re-elected 11/3/09)
Jim Fraser, Councilmember
(elected 11/3/09)
Emmett O'Donnell, Councilmember
(elected 11/3/09)
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Diane Crane Iacopi, CMC
Tiburon Town Clerk
December 9, 2009
The Tiburon Town Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers located at1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920.
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For more information, call 435-7377, or visit our website at www.ci.tiburon.ca.us.
A M A R 1 N
HEALTH &
HUMAN
SERVICES
DIGEST
Larry Meredith, Ph.D., Director
DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH - PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
Fred Schwartz, MD, Public Health Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2009
Contact:
Fred Schwartz, MD
Public Health Officer - OR -
Anju Goel, MD, MPH
Deputy Public Health Officer
415-473-4163
H1 N1 Flu Vaccinations Clinics Being Offered by Appointment
Six free vaccination dates for high risk Marin County residents
The Marin County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is offering FREE H1 N1
flu vaccinations for high risk Marin County residents, by appointment only, on six days throughout
the month of December at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus, 3260 Kerner Boulevard in San
Rafael
Vaccination appointments begin today (8 am to noon) and may be scheduled for:
Thursday, December 171h from 8 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 5 pm; Tuesday, December 22"d from 8
am to 12 pm; Thursday, December 24th from 8 am to 12 pm; Tuesday, December 29th from 8 am
to 12 pm; and Thursday, December 31St from 8 am to 12 pm. Appointments may be scheduled by
calling 473-6007.
"In an effort to provide H 1 N 1 vaccinations to Marin County residents in a convenient and
efficient manner, we are offering up to 500 vaccinations by appointment during the month of
December," said Dr. Fred Schwartz, Public Health Officer for Marlin County. "While flu activity
seems to be leveling off nationwide, it is still widespread in California. While most cases resolve
uneventfully, H 1 N 1 flu can cause severe illness, hospitalizations and even death. That's why it's
still important that high risk people get vaccinated as soon as possible."
High Risk - As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
H1 N1 vaccinations are still being offered to those with a high risk of infection:
• pregnant women
• those who live with or care for infants under six months of age
• healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• children and young adults (age 6 months through 24 years)
• adults (age 25-64) with medical conditions that might increase risk
Department of Health & Human Services
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899 Northgate Drive - Suite 104 - San Rafael, CA 94903 - Tel: 415.473.4163 - Fax: 415.473.2326
(such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes, immunosuppression)
As soon as sufficient supplies of the H1 N1 vaccine are received, HHS will be lifting the "high
risk restriction" and vaccinations should be more widely available to the general public. We
anticipate this will occur in early January. (Any changes will be announced to the media; residents
may also watch the website for updates at www marinf u, org or call the HIM Flu Hotline at 473-
6823.)
Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated - There is still significant flu activity this year, and a new
"wave" of flu is still possible this season. Those in the high risk category are encouraged to be
vaccinated as soon as possible. All others can be vaccinated as soon as additional shipments of
the vaccine become available.
Reminder: Kids Need a Second Dose - Parents are reminded that young children, age
nine and under need a second dose of the H1 N1 vaccine for proper prevention. You must wait at
least 21 days after the first dose to receive the second. Parents should call to make an
appointment at the free clinics listed above or contact their medical provider.
Flu Prevention and Control - While there are some signs that flu activity is leveling off or
decreasing, flu is still widespread in California. HHS encourages all Marin County residents to help
control germs and prevent spreading the flu virus with five simple steps:
1. Get vaccinated - get the H1 N1 as soon as possible (especially those at high
risk of complications), and get the seasonal flu shot when your medical provider
or community clinic receives additional doses.
2. Wash Your Hands - wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; hand
sanitizer is also helpful.
3. Cover Your Cough - cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm or a tissue
(dispose of any used tissues).
4. Stay Home When You're Sick - don't spread your germs at school, daycare,
work, or in the community.
5. Keep Informed & Share the News - get the latest updates on flu and vaccine
information at www.marinflu.org.
Status of H1 N1 Flu - According to the CDC, influenza activity across the nation showed a
decreasing trend over the last several weeks. However, flu activity is still higher than normal for this
time of year. Hospitalizations continued to be highest in younger populations, with the highest rate
in children 0 to age 4.
In California, flu activity remains widespread and while it may be leveling off, is above
normal for this time of year. A total of 7,546 hospitalizations (including 1,442 ICU cases) and 397
deaths have been reported. 2,711 hospitalizations were for those 18 or younger; and there have
been 44 pediatric deaths.
Hospitalizations decreased from 794 to 278 last week. The rate of hospitalizations are
highest for those under one year old. There have also been 517 hospitalizations of pregnant
women, and 15 flu-related deaths. Across the state, there was an overall decrease in the
percentage of outpatient visits associated with influenza-like illness in the first week of December.
In Marin County, there were 62 hospitalizations associated with H1 N1 flu as of December
14th, including 19 cases with severe respiratory illness requiring care in the ICU. Four laboratory-
confirmed H1 N1 influenza deaths have been recorded in the county; a fifth death was due to
Influenza A (with an unknown subtype). All five deaths were adults with underlying medical
conditions.
H1 N1 Vaccine Information - As of December 4, a total of 54,000 doses of H1 N1 vaccine
were allocated to Marin, including Kaiser, with about 10,000 more doses expected to reach
providers through December 18, and another 10,000 by December 31. Kaiser expects to receive
additional doses during those periods for its high risk patients.. The majority of the vaccine has
been distributed to hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers who ordered it.
The Department of Health and Human Services administered over 5,000 doses of the H1 N1
vaccine at the four free vaccination clinics offered to date.
Updated Marin County H1 N1 Flu Information is available at www.MarinFlu.org or by
calling the H1 N1 Flu Hotline at 473-6823.
BRING YOUR OWN BAG
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MARIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARIN COUNTY, December 14, 2009
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Contact: Judi Shils
o) (415) 289-1001
c) (415) 378-0504
BYOBag Marin, a recently launched grassroots campaign, is supporting an
unprecedented county-wide ordinance banning single-use bags (no paper, no plastic) in
Marin. The group will host a press conference on Thursday, December 17, 11am at the
Marin County Civic Center Farmers Market. Speakers include:
■ Supervisor Charles McGlashan, author of the ordinance
■ Brigitte Moran, Director of the Marin Farmers' Markets
■ BYOBag Marin coalition member-organizations
■ Local high school students from Teens Turning Green
December 19 marks the launch date of Bring Your Own Bag Day in Marin, a call-to-
action for residents to bring their own bags wherever they shop. This event will take
place throughout the county at participating stores which will encourage shoppers to
bring their own reusable bags.
The campaign seeks to highlight the environmental burden of single-use bags. Marin
residents throw away 138 million bags annually; most of these end up in our landfill,
streets, and parks. The goal is for every shopper to have reusable bags wherever they
go - in Marin and beyond. "Marin County has a goal of Zero Waste by 2025,' says Stuart
Moody, coalition member and President of Green Sangha. "Bringing our own bags
whenever we shop is a simple way to stop trashing the earth."
"We are thrilled at the momentum building around this ordinance - the first in the
nation - coming from store owners, managers, council members and consumers alike,"
says Judi Shils, Director of Teens Turning Green, one of the primary groups behind the
campaign. Supervisor Charles McGlashan will lead the press conference, and describe
the proposed county ordinance, to be presented on Earth Day 2010.
Chrise deTournay Birkhahn, local leader of the EcoMom Alliance says, "BYOBag Marin
is actively reaching out to grocers, retailers, civic leaders, students and residents,
seeking to include as many stakeholders as possible to develop a positive, proactive
strategy to implement this ban." BYOBag Marin Day events will continue to be held the
third Saturday of every month, at all participating retail outlets, until the ordinance is
passed in April 2010.
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For more information, contact Judi Shils at judishils@earthlink.net, or visit
www.byobagmarin.org