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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Min 1995-03-15 /"""' t TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Vice-Mayor Ginalski called the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon to order at 7:35 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 1995 in Council Chambers, 1101 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, California. A ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ginalski, Nygren, Wolf, Thayer ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Thompson EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Kleinert, Town Attorney Ewing, Town Engineer Mohammadi, Police Chief Herley, Finance Director Stranzl,Planning Director Anderson, Minutes Clerk Sherwood B. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS BOARDS. COMMITTEES .. Opening for Heritage and Arts commission. Council interviewed Susan Etheridge. Motion: To place Susan Etheridge in nomination for position on Heritage and Arts Commission. Moved: Vote: Councilmember Nygren, seconded by Councilmember Wolf AYES: Unanimous There is still an opening on Design Review Board. C. PUBLIC OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Chuck Auerbach of Belvedere reported to the Council that the New Library Steering Committee passed a resolution pledging parking for the Town Hall at the downtown site had been approved with a unanimous vote. Vice-Mayor Ginalski requested that Police Chief Herley be recognized for his heroic actions in helping to capture armed robbers in Vacaville. Chief Herley told how he became involved in the apprehension and arrest of three robbers at a VacavilIe jewelry store. Vice-Mayor Ginalski expressed appreciation for the high caliber of officers in the 1.'iburon Police Department and thanked Chief Herley for the Town Council. lr- Town Manager Kleinert discussedthe Redwood High Grad Night 1995 program and stated that in the past the Town had participated financially in the overall funding. The TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1047 3/15/95 1 annual program provides Hig School seniors with a local, all night, clean and sober festivity for graduates on graduation night. ;' Adam Greenhood, a senior at Redwood High, said that Tiburon parents had begun the tradition in response to graduates drinking and driving to various parties and locations on graduation night. Last year they had a 90% turnout; 60% of the students at Redwood are from Tiburon. The money from the Town for "Grad Night" is repaid to the community with a student's volunteer service day. In previous years they have done a coastal cleanup; Town Manager Kleinert said that Adam and others had coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department to do that again this year, and their help would be especially appreciated because of the debris from this winter's storms. Town Manager Kleinert supported giving the committee $500 and the Council authorized him to do so. ( E. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: To approve the Consent Calendar consisting of: 1. TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (January 18, 1995) , 2. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES (February 24, 1995) 3. FAIR HOUSING MONTH - APRIL 1995 (Proclamation) 4. POI"ICE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT (Authorize Purchase of Non- Budgeted Emergency Cellular Equipment) r Moved: Vote: Thayer, seconded by Nygren AYES: Unanimous F. PUBLIC HEARING 5. PREZONING - 4950 PARADISE DRIVE (Ordinance, 2nd Reading and Adoption) Planning Director Anderson stated that the ordinance had been previously presented. MOTION: Moved: Roll call: To read by title only Nygren, seconded by Ayes: Nygren, Ginalski, Wolf, Thayer Absent: Thompson 6. NEW TOWN CENTER FACILITIES AT NED'S WAY " a. b. c. d. Ned's Way Design Program Update Adamson Cost Analysis Budget Status Town Council's Initiative Ballot 3/15/95 2 TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1047 (' Town Manager Kleinert summarized the staff report on Ned's Way Design Program Update and indicated a committee presentation was scheduled to follow. He also alerted Council the Ned's Way only budget is $5000 and $4500 has been spent to date. Ballot arguments for ballot measures in June's election were due at Civic Center on Monday. Richard Hinkel, 2 Malvino Court, handed out revised plans and a cost estimate for rebuilding Town Hall at its present site on Neds Way; stated that a Kitchell estimate to follow. He outlined a plan for getting their initiative information to voters and requested the same level of support, publicity and money that the committee for the Downtown Town Hall plan had received from the Town. This included a mailing to presidents of Tiburon homeowner's associations informing them of the proposal to rebuild town hall and arrangements for a community workshop. Second was a request that prior to the election, story poles to indicate the building location and height be placed at both potential sites, Ned's Way and Downtown. The third item was that the Town communicate to citizens on both proposals, both pro and con. r Details and logistics about perhaps two or three mailings, meetings, etc. followed. Town Attorney Ewing explained that the Town could send a newsletter explaining the initiatives, but could not show any advocacy. Councilmember Thayer supported the three recommendations made by Mr. Hinkel; felt it appropriate to get objective information to the people, story poles were necessary because whatever is done will change the character of the Town forever and people should have some idea of what each option will look like spatially. Councilmember Wolf noted that it was completely inappropriate to ask the Town to pay to inform the residents of the need for a Town Hall and that the Town should not have to pay for a (political) campaign Councilmember Nygren reiterated Councilmember Thayer's comments about how important it is to fully inform the people of all the alternatives available to them. She suggested the poles go up in the beginning of May and the newsletter be sent out at the same time. She requested staff to respond in writing to Mr. Heckman's revisions to see if their concerns had been addressed. Vice-Mayor Ginalski concurred with Councilmembers Thayer and Nygren except he would like to see the story poles go up earlier. ~ Town Attorney Ewing brought up two points about placing the story poles: 1) The Town . doesn't own the property on which they would be placed and 2) Story poles would interfere with current parking. Council suggested Staff ask Mr. Zelinsky, the owner of the property, if they could place the story poles on his property. TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1047 3/15/95 3 ~ L r ~ , Town Manager Kleinert discussed timing of the items being requested and said he would recommend a schedule for the April 5 meeting. H~ would also determine the County's mailing date for absentee ballots so the informational mailings will reach voters in a timely manner, and he will ask department heads for their comments on the plans submitted. He suggested a meeting of Department heads with Mr. Heckmann instead of communicating by letter and Mr. Hinkel agreed. Nat Marans asked if Ned's Way had been pre-zoned or would be rezoned for a new Town Hall or senior development. He noted that the Planning Commission was responsible for determining the density of development. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. SAN QUENTIN EXPANSION PROPOSAL (Consider Opposing State Proposed Expansion of Inmate Facilities - Resolution) Town Manager Kleinert explained briefly that this item has been reagendized because more information was now available to help the council make an informed decision. Chuck Auerbach of Belvedere reported that Assemblymember Mazzoni has requested information from all Marin cities regarding the proposed expansion of San Quentin. Mr. Auerbach began by saying he had no objection to more prison facilities if needed but Marin carries more than their proportionate share of prisons. Over 60 percent of prisoners that occupy the prisons in Marin are not from Marin but from Southern California. Five counties in Southern California supply 60 percent of the prisoners. The California Department of Corrections (CDC) needs to correct the balance; it's an imposition on the County as it affects hospital, court, waste, water use. The estimated 1600 new prisoners who would be kept at San Quentin will require 200 new prison guards most of whom will live out of the County. Traffic at Quentin village is a problem now and will only increase with prison expansion. He said that he's on a committee that was formed 2 years ago that does not want San Quentin to allow expansion now~ In reply to Councilmember Thayer's question of whether any more public hearings would be forthcoming, Mr. Auerbach stated that the State is not requiring an EIR and this is being fought. No more public comment is expected. Councilmember Wolf stated that she was interested in hearing what, if any, alternatives were available to the State. Rather than simply say no to the proposed expansion, she would suggest Tiburon follow Mill Valley's resolution to not approve expansion without an EIR. Councilmember Nygren agreed about the need for an EIR but didn't feel that would change anything. She stated that an unfair burden was being placed on Marin County. Motion: Moved: Vote: Opposing State Proposed Expansion of Inmate Facilities - Resolution Nygren, seconded by Thayer AYES: unanimous TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1047 3/15/95 4 ,I"'" L r J 8. TIBURON RECYCLING PROGRAM (Consider Use of Bi-Weekly Green Can Pick Ups of Yard Waste) Town Manager Kleinert reviewed the State requirements of AB939 concerning the Town's waste disposal by the year 2000. Councilmember Nygren noted the importance to divert yard clippings and yard waste from the waste stream to achieve our mandated goals. Rick Powell, Mill Valley Refuse, stated that their Green Can proposal was in response to Council's requests. They are proposing bi-weekly collection of yard clippings/waste and one annual general pickup. Based on records of other haulers using the greencan program, waste pickup increased 5 times. This increase in clippings/waste pickup will assist the Town in reaching State mandate of 50 percent. Regular collection service could also be reduced by adding a greencan. San Rafael and San Anselmo currently have greencan programs. Town Manager Kleinert stated that more detailed information about the program is required and that the cost of new service would be added on to the current garbage bill. There would be approximately 2400 users, $150,000 investment is required for the greencan program and $15,000 to modify two trucks. There would be a greencan pickup every other week. Councilmember Nygren stressed that this is not a new service the council is requesting but one that is necessary in response to the State-mandated waste diversion goals. Mr. Eric Schmidt stated that employing someone to haul away green waste is not the only way to meet the state's mandate. Composting is an alternative and supported by national, state and county policy. He stated that Mill Valley Refuse's computer/accounting systems should accommodate someone who only wants to use and pay for a recycling pickup. Town Manager Kleinert closed by explaining that this issue was merely informational at this time. Mr. Powell presented a rough time line to implement greencan pickups following the next rate review in July. Council would have to approve program in April or May. Councilmember Wolf, while personally supportive of the greencan program, would like to hear more from the community and felt that broad based support was needed. This would be a good item for the community survey. Discussion about Mill Valley Refuse's newsletter mailing and whether one could be sent to Tiburon users explaining the program and rates. Mr. Schmidt spoke of "unbundling" services by the Refuse service so that users could . choose. Councilmember Wolf agreed but also understood the economic reasons for not giving too many choices. TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1047 3/15/95 5 .-' J Councilmember Nygren noted that putting off a decision about approving the Greencan Program was irresponsible. Tiburon is in a posi~ion to set an example for other communities who are going through the same ,process. She requested the subject be agendized for public comment and hearing prior to approval. The public hearing should be scheduled for the second meeting in April and continued to May. She also asked Town Manager Kleinert to find out what other managers positions were. H. NEW BUSINESS 9. MARIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE lPA (Status and Update of Proposed Structure and Staffing) JPA Town Manager Kleinert explained that a major decision by the JP A Board of Directors will soon be made in regard to how the JP A would function, its structure and staffing. The present JP A Board is somewat unwieldy as it includes 23 entities with Supervisor Brown as the Chair. A consultant has been hired to explore and explain options for staffing the program. A major concern is whether to have an independent JP A with an independent director and staff, or to remain with the County by contracting for services. A decision was made to continue to contract with County for one additional year, Fiscal Year 95-96. ~ Councilmember ,Nygren discussed the budget and issues of the County vs. an independent JP A Council noted that they were essentially in a holding pattern until they had more information and specific numbers. 10. APPEALS PROCEDURE AND HANDOUT (Review and Authorize Description of Appeals Procedure of Planning Commission, Design Review Board or Administrative Decision to the Town Council) Town Planner Anderson stated the need for the proposed draft handout approval was to avoid new issues being presented without adequate time for preparation of an informed response by the Town. Motion: Moved: Vote: To accept policy is approved Thayer, seconded by Wolf Ayes: Unanimous I. COMMUNICATIONS J. STAFF AND TOWN MANAGER REPORTS 11. BELVEDERE/TIBURON NEW LIBRARY PROGRAM (Workshop Proposal Prior to council's lP A Consideration) " Town Manager Kleinert reported that a workshop of Belvedere and Tiburon Councilmembers and new Library representatives and other interested parties would be TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1047 3/15/95 6 J arranged for Tuesday, April 4 in the evening. 12. FEDERAL (HUD) HOUSING FUNDS (Oppose, House Appropriations Subcommittee Funding Cuts Which Directly Impact the Hilarita) The Town Council directed Staff to prepare letters for the Mayor's signature which would be sent to California's Congressional delegation, President Clinton and HUD representatives expressing the Town of Tiburon's opposition to the proposed "rescissions" in HUD affordable housing and CDBG funding to California. K ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned at 10: 10 p.m. ATTEST: ,... ~ ROBERT L KLEINERT, ACIlNG TOWN CLERK J TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1047 3/15/95 7