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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2010-04-23Ti h» rnn 1. Email Marin Clean Energy - MCE Exceeds Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals 2. Invitation to Public Meeting - Clean Energy & Marin - 5/4/10 Agendas & Minutes 3. Minutes - Design Review Board - March 18, 2010 4. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - April 15, 2010 5. Agenda - Planning Commission - April 28, 2010 Regional a) Invitation - LCC North Bay General Meeting b) Notice - Title 22 Amendments - Lucas Valley Community Standards c) Notice - Title 22 Amendments - Coordinate Design Review and Green Building Standards - County of Marin d) Letter - Marin Housing - Homeless Prevention Program e) LCC - Annual Conference & Expo - Rebuilding California - 9/15-17/10 Agendas & Minutes f) None * Council Only (In Town Hall Mailboxes) Page 1 of 2 DIGEST Peggy Curran From: Weaver, Jordis [JWeaver@co.marin.ca.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 4:06 PM Subject: RELEASE-Marin Energy Exceeds Carbon Reduction Goals IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2010 Contact: Dawn Weisz, Interim Director, 415-507-2706 MARIN CLEAN ENERGY FAR EXCEEDS GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION GOALS A Variety of Clean Energy Sources Will Help Marin Clean Energy Meet an Important Portion of Its Renewable Energy Promise SAN RAFAEL-Marin Clean Energy today unveiled the sources for its renewable energy and announced that it will far exceed its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. "This is great news as we get ready to celebrate Earth Day," said Marin County Supervisor Charles McGlashan, chairman of Marin Clean Energy. "Some people have been skeptical that Marin Clean Energy could achieve its renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals and keep rates the same or lower, but the proof is in the power." The power that Marin Clean Energy has purchased is 78 percent carbon free, an almost 50% increase in the percentage of carbon-free energy that MCE officials had originally projected. Marin Clean Energy also announced that its renewable energy content will reach 35 percent, with 25 percent having been technically certified by California as renewable. That still achieves Marin Clean Energy's promise of providing 25 percent renewable energy. "We will provide 25 percent clean, renewable energy, almost double what the current utility provides and at the same or lower rates," said Dawn Weisz, Interim Director of Marin Clean Energy. "We think anytime you can almost double what you're providing and do it at the same or lower rates that represents a great value for customers." To achieve its renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals, Marin Clean Energy is purchasing power from a variety of sources, including 37 percent hydro-electric from the Tri- Dam Power Authority in San Joaquin County. Tri-Dam is a partnership between the South San Joaquin Irrigation District and Oakdale Irrigation District. "We're very excited to be partnering with the Tri-Dam Power Authority and the South San Joaquin Irrigation District," McGlashan said. "Like us, they believe local communities can provide cleaner, reliable energy at lower rates than the existing private utilities." In addition to the Tri-Dam energy, Marin Clean Energy will get 9 percent of its power content from landfill gas in Oregon, 8 percent from wind in Washington and another 5 percent from 4/21/2010 Page 2 of 2 biomass, also from Washington. Another 9 percent will come from a variety of smaller energy sources that are either certified renewable or eligible for certification. The remainder of power will come from the state power system. Marin Clean Energy's renewable energy mix also includes 3 percent renewable energy credits backed by a solar project operated by the South San Joaquin Irrigation District. Marin Clean Energy has committed to providing no less than 25 percent renewable energy from sources like solar, wind, biomass, hydro and geothermal. And MCE's Deep Green program offers customers the opportunity to sign up for 100 percent renewable energy for a small additional cost. "This is a great first step for Marin Clean Energy," McGlashan said. "As Marin Clean Energy expands, we will be looking to develop a variety of renewable energy generation sources even closer to home, including from small, rooftop solar, biomass, wind and other sources, that can even further help reduce Marin's carbon footprint and ensure our rates remain below PG&E's rates." The job of delivering energy to customers, however, remains with PG&E, which also will continue to provide Marin Clean Energy customers with the same customer service, billing and repair and maintenance. The Earth Day announcement comes as Marin Clean Energy prepares to start service on May 7. The exact source of energy will vary over time based on seasonal conditions and energy availability, among other factors. Marin Clean Energy is a community-based alternative energy program of the Marin Energy Authority, a publicly approved, not-for-profit joint powers authority composed of County of Marin and the cities of San Rafael, Mill Valley, Fairfax, Sausalito, San Anselmo, Tiburon and Belvedere. For more information about Marin Clean Energy, visit www.MarinCleanEnergy.info. Email Disclaimer: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/nav/misc/EmailDisclaimer.cfm 4/21/2010 MINUTES #4 TIBURON DESIGN REVEW BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2010 The meeting was opened at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Chong. A. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Chong, Vice-Chair Tollini, Boardmembers Kricensky and Weller Absent: None Ex-Officio: Associate Planner Tyler and Minutes Clerk Rusting B. PUBLIC COMMENTS A Vivian Jacobs stated she has attended several DRB meetings because the house in front of her was sold with Design Review Board approval and it has been an on-going problem. She thinks the system is broken because of the loss of six staff members and Boardmembers over the past year. She corrected the information in Tiburon Talk stating that she was accused of being at an event that she did not attend. She expressed dissatisfaction with the property next to hers and voiced opposition to the DRB process. C. STAFF BRIEFING Associate Planner Tyler welcomed new Boardmember Lou Weller to the Design Review Board, and announced that the April 1, 2010 meeting may be canceled. D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD - None E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 280 LOMA AVENUE: File No. 709140; John & Kathleen Goodhart, Owner; Additions with a Variance for Reduced Side Yard Setback and a Floor Area Exception; The applicant proposes to construct a 500 sq. ft addition, and a 569.3 sq. ft. basement addition to the existing single-family dwelling. A portion of the addition would encroach 4 feet 3 inches into the required 25 foot rear yard setback and 6 feet 1 inch into the required 8 foot side yard setback. As the existing dwelling currently exceeds the maximum gross floor area, a Floor Area Exception has been requested. APN 059-132- 03 The applicant is proposing additions to an existing single-family dwelling with variances for reduced rear and side yard setbacks and a floor area exception, on property located at 280 Loma Avenue. Currently the property is improved with a two-story dwelling, with unexcavated area beneath the home. The main level of the home includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, guest bedroom and bathroom, storage room and a one-car garage. The upper level of the home includes the master bedroom suite and study. A deck extends off the main level of the home at the rear of the dwelling. The proposal would convert the unexcavated space beneath the existing home into additional living area in the form of a family room, bedroom, bathroom, laundry area and storage. The site plan also indicates a TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #4 3/18/10 retaining wall and glass guardrail to be installed at the rear of the property, in order to create a level backyard area. The proposed additions would not result in increased lot coverage, as the areas of additions are within the existing building footprint. The current dwelling has an existing lot coverage of 2,168 square feet (34.2%) which exceeds the maximum permitted lot coverage in the R-1 zoning district (30.0%). The proposed structure would result in a gross floor area of 2,885 square feet, which exceeds the maximum permitted floor area for a parcel of this size (2,213.4 sq. ft.). A floor area exception has been requested. In order for the addition of floor area beneath the home to have a more functional square room, a small portion of the room would encroach four feet, three inches (4'3") into the rear yard setback. A small portion of the addition would also encroach six feet, one inch (6'1 into the right side yard setback. As the required rear yard and side yard setbacks in the R-1 zone are twenty-five feet (25') and eight feet (81), variances for both reduced rear and side yard setbacks have been requested. Colors and materials of the addition would match the existing structure. The only visible change to the structure would be the new lower level elevation, below the existing main level deck. This new elevation would include new windows, doors, and additional siding painted yellow to match the rest of the dwelling. Mark Swanson, General Contractor, represented the owner, John Goodhart. He has been working with the Goodhart's on what he thinks is a straight-forward project for about nine months. The house has an older foundation and they would like to strengthen the existing foundation and excavate the area beneath to create additional living space. The Goodhart's have three children and the house is not large enough. The strategy with the least impact is to expand the house underneath the existing footprint of the house, level out the rear lawn area so the family can enjoy their property over the years to come, stay within the deck area, and believe that the addition will not be noticeable without walking up to the house at the rear. They are requesting permission to extend a small portion of the side and rear into the allowable setbacks because without that it would create a zigzag pattern in the house as opposed to creating a square room. It would also allow some sunlight into the space and allow for solar gain. From a construction standpoint, having lineal walls and foundation would create better structural integrity and would reduce the amount of waterproofing details that need to go into the project. None of the adjacent neighbors have had any concerns, mainly because it cannot be seen. Boardmember Kricensky questioned when the original house was built. Mr. Swanson replied that he believes it was in the late 1950's. Boardmember Weller questioned whether the deck was built at the time of the original property or added later. Mr. Swanson said earlier drawings indicate the deck always existed, though there were some modifications to the upper floor of the house. There was no public comment. Vice-Chair Tollini said Ms. Goodhart is a partner of the firm he works for, but it is a 1,000 person law firm with 300-400 partners, and therefore minimal conflict of interest. He thinks the arguments offered by the applicant for practical difficulty are valid and satisfy the findings, and he voiced support for the project. Boardmember Kricensky agreed, and noted the addition will not influence anyone while at the same time make the house more comfortable for a larger family. However, he is struggling with justifying the practical difficulty. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #4 2 3/18/10 Boardmember Weller agreed the structure will not create a visual problem for the neighbors and is prepared to support staff, s recommendation to grant the variance. Adding the retaining wall will change the character of the hillside and he has some concerns about that. He suggested doing everything possible to limit the effect of the new grade on the topography. Chair Chong said he visited the project today and it is very obvious that this is an older home looking to improve. He would much rather see the addition go below the house than above where it could impact neighbors. He thinks it is a hardship from an engineering perspective to have to design zigzag walls to comply with a variance. There is a home next door with a similar flattened landscape and he is therefore not as concerned with the flattening of the yard. Boardmember Kricensky said there could be better landscaping at the back side of the retaining wall to cover the scarred area from the excavation. Mr. Swanson pointed out the area is very short and the wall on the uphill side will be very minimal. It rises on the southeast side of the property to about 5 feet and they would like to plant grass so the yard is usable. The path behind it is unmaintained area and bushes and wild blackberries will grow up to it. Boardmember Kricensky voiced concern about the scar left over from building the retaining wall. Vice- Chair Tollini said there is a lot of screening; it looks very dense and he is comfortable with leaving it. Mr. Swanson said the area where the wall will be located is very densely vegetated and he suggested that if anything were planted there it would probably not survive. ACTION: It was M/S (Tollini/Kricensky) that the request for 280 Loma Avenue is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, and is approved, subject to the attached conditions of approval. The age of the house, size of the lot, and engineering difficulties are sufficient to support the unnecessary hardship finding, and the variances for floor area ratio and setbacks are granted. Vote: 4-0. F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #3 OF THE 3/4/10 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING ACTION: It was M/S (Kricensky/Tollini) to approve Minutes #3 of the March 4, 2010 meeting, as written. Vote: 4-0. G. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #4 3/18/10 40/0 TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Action Minutes - Regular Meeting Design Review Board April 15, 2010 7:00 P.M. ACTION MINUTES TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7:00 PM Present: Chairman Chong, Vice Chairman Tollini, Boardmembers Kricensky & Weller ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There Were None Persons wishing to address the Design Review Board on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Design Review Board 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 Design Review Board agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Any communications regarding an item not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record for that item. STAFF BRIEFING (if any) OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. 80 RED HILL CIRCLE: File No. 21004; David and Beverlee Kell, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a remodel and deck extension with variances for reduced side yard setbacks. The applicant proposes to extend an existing upper level deck, a distance of six feet, six inches (6'6"). As the existing deck is currently located within the minimum 8' side yard setbacks, the deck extension would continue the 0' setback for both side yards. APN 058-212- 22 [LT] Approved 4-0 2. 1801 MAR WEST STREET: File No. 710026; Ron Sires, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a new single-family dwelling with a floor area exception. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing dwelling and reconstruct a new dwelling, as well as remodel the existing detached garage Design Review Board April 15, 2010 Page 1 Action Minutes and guest house. The proposed gross floor area is 3,825 square feet, which exceeds the maximum gross FAR of 3,084.5 square feet, by 740.5 square feet. APN 059-061-21 [LT] Continued to 613110 MINT TTF4 3. Regular Meeting of March 18, 2010 Approved 4-0 ADJOURNMENT At 8:5 PM Design Review Board April 15, 2010 Page 2 Action Minutes TOWN OF TIBURON Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall Tiburon Planning Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard April 28, 2010 - 7:30 PM Tiburon, CA 94920 4C11 v~ ts~, TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Kunzweiler, Vice Chair Frymier, Commissioner Corcoran, Commissioner Doyle, Commissioner Tollini 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 PUBLIC HEARING 1. 761 HILARY DRIVE: REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILE #19908 GRANTED TO EXPAND THE FACILITIES FOR AN EXISTING CHURCH (ST. HILARY CATHOLIC CHURCH) AND SCHOOL; Assessor Parcel Nos. 055-253-20 & 055-221-06 [DW] 2. 90 VIA LOS ALTOS: REQUEST TO AMEND THE LA CRESTA PRECISE PLAN (PD#11) TO CREATE A NEW LANDSCAPE ENVELOPE ON LOT 23; FILE #31001; Mitch and Pamela McCullough, Owners; David Schwartz, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Nos. 034-330-43 & 44 [DW] Tiburon Planning Commission Apri12 8, 2010 Page 1 MINUTES 3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -Regular Meeting of March 24, 2010 ADJOURNMENT Future Agenda Items a042810 2 Miraflores Lane: Precise Plan Amendment (May 12) Annual Review of Draft Capital Improvement Plan for General Plan Consistency (May 12) 41 Main Street: Periodic Review of Conditional Use Permit (May 26) 1600 Mar West Street: Annual Review of Tiburon Peninsula Club Conditional Use Permit (May 26) Parente Vista Precise Development Plan (TBD) Trestle Glen Circle Conceptual Master Plan Review (TBD) General Plan Amendments re: Tiburon Ridge Trail (TBD) Tiburon Planning Commission April 28, 2010 Page 2 LEA G U E OF CA1.IF0I~.NIA . CITIES NORTH BAY DIVISION MEMBER CITIES MARIN COuNTY BELVEDERE CORTE MADERA FAIRFAX LARKSPUR MILL VALLEY NOVATO Ross SANANSELMO SAN RAFAEL SAUSALrro TIBURON NAPA COUNTY AMERICAN CANYON CALISTOGA NAPA ST. HELENA YOUNTVILLE SOLaNO COUNTY BENICIA DIXON FAIRFIELD RIO VISTA SUISUN CITY VACAVILLE VALLEJO SONOMA COUNTY COTATI HEALDSBURG PETALUMA ROHNERT PARK SANTA ROSA SEBASTOPOL SONOMA WINDSOR OFFICERS PRESIDENT ERNESTO OLIVARES COUNCILMEMBER, SANTA ROSA FIRST VICE PRESIDENT CURTIS HUNT VICE MAYOR - VACAVILLE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT JOHN DUNBAR VICE MAYOR - YOUNTVILLE PAST PRESIDENT SHAWN MARSHALL CO UNCILMEMBER -MILL VALLEY DIVISION DIRECTOR ALICE FREDERICKS COUNCILMEMBER - TIBURON STAFF CHUCK DALLDORF REGIONAL PUBLICAFFAIRs MANAGER NORTH BAY DIVISION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Hosted by the Town of Yountville Thursday, April 29, 2010 Cantinetta Piero, at the Hotel Luca 6774 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599 www.hotelIucanapa.com Welcome Reception 5:30 pm Dinner 6:15 pm Program Begins 6:45 pm Featuring a discussion of Medical Marijuana Clinic issues for Cities AND a look ahead at the Proposed Initiative to Legalize Marijuana in California With Matthew Gorman, Assistant YOUNTVILLE TOWN ATTORNEY Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin *AND* Krysten Hicks, Attorney at Law Meyers Nave $50 per person Served Dinner Menu- 9St Course: Salume Platters & Insalata Mista 2n' Course: Ravioli Primavera or Pappardelle Bolognese Dessert: Tiramisu Please RSVP by Monday April 26th to: Chuck Dalldorf cdalldorfCD-cacities.org $50.00 per person payable to North Bay Division, LOCC Pay at the door or Check mailed to: Chuck Dalldorf, League of California Cities, 310 Dana Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 Questions? Please contact Chuck Dalldorf (707) 217-3366 MARIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BRIAN C. CRAWFORD. DiRC-CTOR NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING MARIN COUNTY TITLE 22 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) AMENDMENTS (LUCAS VALLEY COMMUNITY STANDARDS) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Marin County Board, of Supervisors continued the hearing of March 16, 2010 to May 4, 2010 to consider proposed revisions to the R1:BLV (Single-family Residential, Lucas Valley) zoning district contained in Marin County Title 22 (Development Code). The proposed amendments would modify Section 22.30.040 by : (1) distinguishing between the height limits for Eichler-design residences from the non-Eichler-design residences that are located on Mount Palomar Court, Mount Tallac Court, Mount Wittenburg Court, and Mount Muir Court; (2) clarifying the height limit for detached accessory structures; (3) updating the Design Review findings applicable to Eichler and non-Eichler. residences; (4) modifying the list of work that qualifies for an exemption from Design Review; and (5) clarifying and improving the overall readability of the ordinance. Copies of the Proposed Development Code amendments may be obtained from the Marin County Community Development Agency Planning Division, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 308, San Rafael, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). The project is exempt from the requirements of the California . Environmental Quality Act because it implements the goals and policies of the Marin Countywide Plan and all impacts of the project have been adequately addressed in the certified Environmental Impact Report for the Countywide Plan. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER.GIVEN that said public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (Room #330 - Administration Building), Civic Center, San Rafael, California, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. Any interested party may appear and be heard at this time. Please call the Community Development Agency - Planning Division, at (415) 499-6269 on the Friday before the scheduled meeting to obtain a copy of the staff report, or visit our website at http.-/hNww.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AgMn/cybaanda.htm. Written material for the Board of Supervisors should be submitted to the Community Development Agency at least 10 days prior to the meeting date so that it can be distributed and considered by the Board of Supervisors with the staff report. Any written material submitted after this date will be distributed to the Board of Supervisors prior to or at the meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that if you challenge the action on this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Agency - Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2).) Brian C. Crawford Thomas Lai Cur/tkVprojects/devcode/2009eichler/bos/bos_mbce_05_04_10.doc Agency Director Deputy Director 3501 Civic Center"0rive, Room 308 - San Rafael, CA 94903-4157 415-,499-6`26 F-ax 415-499-7880 ~ttp://wnwwr.co.marin.ca.Us/Jepts/C~/main/inJex.cf m MARIN COUNTY gn, ..__COMMUNITY Dc-VC-LOPMC-NTAGrE-NCY eniAn C. ORnmFOrzc Di2Eaoa NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARIN COUNTY TITLE 22 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Marin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider proposed revisions to Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) of the Marin County Development Code in order to ensure that the requirements for Design Review would be coordinated with the newly-adopted standards for green building that are contained in the Building Code. The green building standards apply to residential and commercial projects in the unincorporated areas of Marin County. The proposed amendments would update the requirements for Design Review Exemptions (Section 22.42.025) and Minor Design Reviews (Section 22.42.055) to ensure they are aligned with the requirements of the green building ordinance. The proposed amendments would also update the findings for Design Review contained in Section 22.42.060. Copies of the proposed Development Code amendments may be obtained from the Marin County Community Development Agency Planning Division, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 308, San Rafael, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15307 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines because the proposed amendments are intended to strengthen and ensure consistent application of standards for the protection of the environment. In addition, pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the amendments would implement the Countywide Plan and would not result in new information or new environmental impacts that were not previously evaluated in the certified EIR for the Countywide Plan. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (Room #330 - Administration Building), Civic Center, San Rafael, California. Any interested, party may appear and be heard at this time. Please call the Community Development Agency - Planning Division, at (415) 499-6269-on the Friday before the scheduled meeting in order to be-informed of the place on the agenda and the approximate time of the hearing or to obtain a copy of the staff report, or visit our website - -at http://www.co.marin ca us/efiles/BS/A-qMn/cybagnda htm. Written material for the Board of Supervisors should be submitted to the Community Development Agency at least 10 days prior to the meeting date so that it can be distributed and considered by the Board of Supervisors with the staff report. Any written material submitted after this date will be distributed to the Board of Supervisors prior to or at the meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that if you challenge the action on this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Agency - Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2).) 04/19/10 mar Pena Assistant Planner 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE. (BOOM 308 - SAN RAPAEL. CA 94go3-4157 - 415-499-6269 - F-AX 415-499-7880 RECEIVED April 16, 2010 Town of Tiburon Mayor Richard Collins 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 APR 2.1 2010 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON SUBJECT: Homeless Prevention Program Dear Mayor Collins: ING HOUSING Making Housing More Affordable 4020 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903-4173 Executive Director Dan Nackerman I am writing to request that the Town of Tiburon participate in funding Marin Housing Authority's Homeless Prevention Program (formerly Rebate for Marin Renter's ) for fiscal year 2010-11. This program helps to support efforts required in the Housing Element. Your generous contribution of $4,018 FY 09/10 helped to assist a total of 61 unduplicated households in the County thus far, with another 10 pending. Marin Housing continues to use the Marin County 2000 Census population statistics to determine each community's suggested contribution share to the program. Marin Housing suggests Tiburon's contribution for 2010-11 should be $4,018. The Homeless Prevention Program serves low income seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children. The program provides short-term rental assistance to eligible households who are at imminent risk of homelessness or who are currently homeless and require short-term assistance for rapid re-housing. For these households, many of whom are paying as much as 90% of their income for rent, one unexpected emergency can mean the difference between housing stability and homelessness. I hope that the Town of Tiburon will once again choose to continue participation in this unique, locally-controlled Homeless Prevention Program. Please do not hesitate to contact June Miyake, Director of Supportive Housing, at 491-2577, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dan Nackerman Executive Director Housing Authority of the County of Marin 415/491-2525 (FAX) 415/472-2186 (TDD) 1-800-735-2929 www.marinhousing.org