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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2010-09-17TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of September 13 -17, 2010 Tiburon 1. Letter - Logan Boles - Kol Shofar Conditional Use Permit 2. Memo - Peggy Curran - Citizen Inquiry Regarding Dated Approvals Agendas & Minutes 3. Meeting Cancellation - Planning Commission - September 22, 2010 Regional o- a) Zero Breast Cancer - Newsletter - Fall 2010 b) C&L Update on Public Law - Summer 2010 c) Service Matters - Newsletter - ABAG - September/October 2010 d) Comcast California - August 2010 Agendas & Minutes e) Agenda - ABAG - Executive Board Meeting - Sep. 16, 2010 * Council Only DIGEST Date: Sept. 12, 2010 From: Logan Boles 210 Blackfield Dr. Tiburon, CA 94920 Phone (415) 383-3262 Email loganboles@gmail To: Tiburon Town Council ~ichard Collins Jeff Slavitz Alice Fredricks Jim Fraser Emmett O'Donnell Re: Congregation Kol Shofar Conditional Use Permit Dear Tiburon Town Council Member, RECEIVED SEP 14 2010 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN-OF TIBURON It has come to my attention that Congregation Kol Shofar is not in compliance with many of the provisions of their Conditional Use Permit, Resolution No. 15-2007. I respectfully request that the Town of Tiburon require Congregation Kol Shofar to comply with their Conditional Use Permit. Thank you, 17 Logan Boles DIGEST TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard 0?40 Tiburon, CA 94920 Date: September 16, 2010 To: Mayor and Town Council From: Peggy Curran, Town Manager- l Subject: Citizen Inquiry Regarding Dated Approvals The attached e-mail exchange with resident John Sanford expresses his belief that the Town Council should revisit existing approvals for non-Town projects on Town property. There are only two such approvals of which Town staff are aware: the proposed Sam Chapman statue for the Ferry Plaza, and the proposed relocation of the gallows frame wheels from their present site in front of the Belvedere Tiburon Library to the vicinity of the Donohue Building. Proponents of the Sam Chapman statue have recently settled upon a different course of action, deciding instead to place a plaque on a stone base on private property, Tiburon Plaza in the downtown, to honor this notable citizen. Hence, the approval for the statue, for which sufficient funds did not materialize, is moot. The transfer of the gallows frame wheels was approved by the Town Council in 2005 after substantial public input and deliberation. The approval did not include a deadline, and hence remains viable. The applicant for the project, the Landmarks Society, confirms the project has been "shelved", but reports a continuing interest in one day acting upon the approval and relocating the wheels. The approval requires the project to undergo the Design Review process to ensure the Council's conditions regarding installation are met. Mr. Sanford, who believes the wheels should be discarded due to alleged toxic contaminants rather than relocated to a more prominent position, argues that approvals for non-Town projects on public land should have sunset dates rather than be entirely open-ended. This position has merit in that circumstances and public opinion shifts over time and decision-makers change; what was embraced as a good idea in one era may not been held that way at a later time, especially if substantial time has lapsed. It is equally true, however, that some public-oriented projects such as the ones mentioned above take years in development and fund-raising, and those undertaking these efforts need a period of stability knowing they have the support of the Town to be successful. Going forward, it is advisable to include sunset dates in approvals for these rare projects even if the dates chosen are substantially into the future. As for the outstanding approval for the gallows frame wheels, I intend to send a letter to the Landmarks Society advising them that if the project is not built within the next five years (which would be 10 years from the original approval date of August 17, 2005), the approval will be considered to have lapsed and they should expect to seek reauthorization of the project if they wish to proceed. Landmarks, of course, may seek an extension of this end date if they are actively working on the project but the time allotment appears inadequate. Setting a sunset date in this fashion will provide the organization with a substantial period of time to act upon the approval but avoid a situation in which the approval is valid indefinitely. I would also like to point out that should the project materialize, it will be required to go through the Design Review Board, an action which gives any Councilmember the right to appeal that lower Board's decision to the Town Council. If aspects of the project appear problematic at that time, Council will have that opportunity to weigh in on the matter. Thank you. Page 1 Peggy Curran From: Peggy Curran Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 4:28 PM To: Peggy Curran Subject: FW: Sunset provision in non-Town projects approved by the Town Council From: JESanford7@aol.com [mailto:]ESanford7@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 11:38 PM To: Peggy Curran Subject: Fwd: Sunset provision in non-Town projects approved by the Town Council 9/11/10 Peggy, I was just wondering when you might be bringing this matter to the attention of the Town Council. You are probably aware that the paint on the gallows wheels contains lead and is classified as toxic. It is a health and safety hazard to the children that play on the wheels in front of the library. As I understand the issue, the Landmarks Society has far more important issues to deal with than the incredible costs that would be involved in removing the wheels to an approved site to have the wheels sandblasted and painted. I think if the Town Council pressed the current leaders of the Landmarks Society they would say that the project is just plain dead on arrival. I hope you will encourage this information sharing. John From: JESanford7@aol.com To: pcurran@ci.tiburon.ca.us Sent: 8/13/2010 4:11:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time Subj: Re: Sunset provision in non-Town projects approved by the Town Council 8/13/10 Peggy, all that you say makes sense. I do think, however, that updates to the Town Council from the proponents of those two projects is in order. I believe the approvals were given perhaps three or more years ago and the current council ought to be informed that projects are still hanging out there. I'll leave all that timing to you and the Council. Thanks for looking into this. John in a message dated 8/13/2010 3:54:56 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pcurran@ci.tiburon.ca.us writes: Hello, John: I discussed this matter with the Town Attorney and Community Development Director. They agree that there is no sunset provision for the Town Council 9/15/2010 Page 2 approvals you reference. They are not aware of any other projects (non-town projects proposed for public property) than the ones noted below. As town manager,, if a group or individual wanted to act upon a seriously outdated "approval" to install or build something on Town property, I would bring the matter to the Town Council's attention to reaffirm or modify its wishes. I recognize that circumstances and decision-makers change over time, and what was once thought a good idea may no longer meet that test, but it is equally true that some projects take years in development and fund-raising, and those undertaking these challenges need to know they have the support of the Town to be successful. I think your reasonable point is that such time periods of approval not be indefinite. In the future, should a similar situation arise where the Council is asked to approve a project that may take years to come to fruition, I will ask them to include either a time limit or a provision to have the project return for affirmation prior to final approval. For your information, the proposed Sam Chapman statue has given way to an alternative approach consisting of a hand-crafted stone base holding an informational plaque with Mr. Chapman's likeness. Perhaps more importantly, it will be placed on private property in one of the small cement planters in Pt. Tiburon Plaza. I pointed out the error in the Walking Guide to Joan Palmero, who works with Heritage and Arts, and she reported they are updating the brochure and will remove the incorrect reference to the Gallows Wheels location. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I hope you find this response helpful, and I hope you and Judy are enjoying the summer despite its dearth of sunlight. Best regards, Peggy Margaret A. (Peggy) Curran Town Manager, Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 415-435-7383 pcurran@ci.tiburon.ca.us www.ci.tiburon.ca.us 9/15/2010 Page 3 From: JESanford7@aol.com [mailto:JESanford7@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 3:22 PM To: Peggy Curran Subject: Sunset provision in non-Town projects approved by the Town Council 7/28/10 Peggy, I recall that you have told me'"that there is no automatic "sunset provision" in non-Town projects approved by the Tiburon Town Council. I think this is a mistake and should be brought to the attention of the Town Council. I recall that there is an automatic "sunset provision" on home building plans. I don't know the time limit, but I do know there is a limit. In my opinion, the same "sunset provision" should automatically be applied to all non-Town proj ects. Specifically, I am thinking of two projects approved some years ago and nothing has happened. 1. The Sam Chapman statue approved to be located by the Ferry Landing 2. The movement by the Landmarks Society of the old railroad gallows wheels that are now in front of the library to a site adjacent to the Donahue Building. By allowing these projects (and maybe others) hang "in limbo" indefinitely, is weak governance. As an example: On item 2 above, yesterday I picked up a brochure published under the Heritage and Arts Commission entitled, "Walking Guide to Historic Tiburon." (I have attached the front and last pages.) On the last page it refers to the "Gallows Wheel Frame Monument" and says that the wheels are now next to the Donahue Depot Museum." Of course, this is incorrect and is not likely ever to happen due to the lead paint contamination on the wheels. Yet, the project is still hanging out there, with Town Council approval and the Heritage and Arts Commission giving misinformation. I recommend that you (or if you wish I) bring this "sunset provision" issue to the attention of the Town Council. I also recommend that you have someone on your staff go back over the Town records for the past 10 years and see if there are other such projects hanging out there with approvals but no action. The list should be brought to the attention of the Council to decide what to do. I would hope that the proponents of the various incomplete projects will be asked by the Town Council to make a written and, if necessary, a verbal report to the council. Based on those reports, the Council should decide to either terminate the permission or extend with conditions and time limits. Cordially, John 9/15/2010 NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL BE THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS Representing City and County Governments of the San Francisco Bay Area A G E N D A ABAG 40/0 ABAG EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NO. 376y Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:00 PM r,< METROCENTER AUDITORIUM 1018 th Street (at Oak Street) Oakland, California For additional information, please call: Fred Castro, (510) 464 7913 Agenda and attachments available at: http://www.abag.ca.gov/meetings/ 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT** 6. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: Unless there is a request by a Board member to take up an item on the consent calendar separately, the calendar will be acted upon in one motion. A. Approval of Executive Board Summary Minutes** Summary Minutes of Meeting No. 374 held on July 15, 2010 Summary Minutes of Special Meeting No. 375 held on July 29, 2010 B. Grant Applications None since last meeting. 7. BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM CERTIFIED PUBLIC AGENCY RECOGNITION** Information/ACTION: ABAG Senior Planner Ceil Scandone will report on the progress of the Bay Area Green Business Program which is seeking Executive Board recognition for 15 public agencies that have been certified as "Green Businesses" in the past 14 months. Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. **Attachment included. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2050 Oakland, California 94604-2050 (510) 464-7900 Fax: (510) 464-7970 info@abag.ca.gov Location: Joseph P. Bort MettCenter 1o? Eighth Street Oakland, California 94601-4756 September 16, 2010, ABAG Executive Board Agenda, Page 2 8. PLANNED PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA ASSESSMENT - PLANNED GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS** Information/ACTION: Kenneth Kirkey, ABAG Planning Director, will present results of the Priority Development Area (PDA) Assessment undertaken by ABAG on all PDAs in the region. 9. REGIONAL HOUSING TARGET; -ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC ASSUMPTIONS y Information/ACTION: Paul Fassinger, ABAG's Research Director will present information on the assumptions for the Regional Housing Target in the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), and ask for direction on the expected range of employment growth and the household formation assumptions to be used to identify the Regional Housing Target methodology and constructing scenarios for the SCS. 10. LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT** Information/ACTION: Committee Chair Mark Luce, Supervisor, County of Napa, will report on Committee activities and ask Board approval of Committee recommendations. 11. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT** Information/ACTION: Committee Chair Scott Haggerty, Supervisor, County of Alameda, will report on Committee activities and ask Board approval of Committee recommendations. A. Fiscal Year 2009-10 Diversity and Business Opportunity Report 12. ADJOURNMENT Ezra Rapport, Secretary-Tren,-~er _ Please Note: The Board may act on any item on this agenda. **Attachment included. SUMMARY MINUTES ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 374, July 15, 2010 MetroCenter Auditorium 101 8th Street, Oakland, California 1. CALL TO ORDER President Green called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Representatives and Alternates Present Jurisdiction Supervisor Susan L. Adams County of Marin Supervisor John Avalos County of San Francisco Councilmember Jane Brunner City of Oakland Mayor David Casas City of Los Altos Supervisor David Cortese County of Santa Clara Mayor Pro Tem Carole Dillon-Knutson City of Novato Mayor Jack Gingles City of Calistoga Mayor Mark Green City of Union City Supervisor Scott Haggerty County of Alameda Councilmember Dave Hudson City of San Ramon Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson County of San Mateo Supervisor Mike Kerns County of Sonoma Director Nancy Kirshner Rodriguez City of San Francisco Supervisor Barbara Kondylis County of Solano Supervisor Mark Luce County of Napa Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi County of San Francisco Councilmember Julie Pierce City of Clayton Mayor Harry Price City of Fairfield Supervisor Gail Steele County of Alameda Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema County of Contra Costa Vice Chair Terry Young RWQCB Representatives Absent Jurisdiction Councilmember Kansen Chu City of San Jose Councilmember Richard Garbarino City of South San Francisco Supervisor John Gioia County of Contra Costa Supervisor Carole Groom County of San Mateo Mayor Beverly Johnson City of Alameda Councilmember Ash Kalra City of San Jose Councilmember Sam Liccardo City of San Jose Councilmember Nancy Nadel City of Oakland Mayor Gavin Newsom City of San Francisco Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski Town of Los Gatos Vice Mayor Jean Quan City of Oakland Councilmember A. Sepi Richardson City of Brisbane Mayor Pamela Torliatt City of Petaluma Supervisor Ken Yeager County of Santa Clara 2. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. Item 6.A. Summary Minutes ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 374, July 15, 2010 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements 4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Green reported on the following: Since January, President Green visited seven of the nine mayors and councilmembers' conferences to speak with them about the work ABAG is doing on behalf of the region. Many are pleasantly surprised by all of the programs and services that ABAG offers. He plans to continue this connection and interaction. At the request of the Livermore City Council, President Green formally presented the ABAG Growing Smarter Together Award for Urban Design to the entire City Council at their June 14th meeting. The original announcement of the award was made at the Spring General Assembly. The Joint Policy Committee met in a joint meeting with the ABAG Administrative Committee and the MTC Planning Committee on July 9th to hear a report on the California Air Resources Board draft greenhouse gas emissions targets that were issued on June 30th. ABAG, MTC, and our regional agency partners are well underway in planning to meet the final targets, and to produce the required Sustainable Communities Strategy for the region. President Green and Vice President Susan Adams, Supervisor, County of Marin, were appointed by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to an Ad Hoc Facilities Advisory Committee that will review plans and advise the Air District, MTC, and ABAG on a possible regional agencies headquarters building. Mayor Green also reported on the status of the recruitment for an Executive Director. The Finance and Personnel Committee met to review applications and will meet to interview candidates. A recommendation will be made to the Executive Board at a special meeting on July 29th. ABAG will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. President Green has asked the Administrative Committee and a few other representatives from other jurisdictions to participate on a committee to plan how this occasion is celebrated. President Green announced that this meeting would be the last for Henry Gardner as Executive Director. 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Henry Gardner, ABAG Executive Director, announced that this was his last report as Executive Director of ABAG. He spoke about how this experience has been rewarding and stated that he recognizes the importance and necessity of working across jurisdictional boundaries to develop a common vision to shape the future of the Bay Area. He also spoke about the diversity of the region and the challenges it brings, and the readiness of the region's political leadership and the public to tackle important issues. He acknowledged the Executive Boards' support for the staff and the work that has allowed ABAG to make progress in forging cooperation among regional agencies. 2 Summary Minutes ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 374, July 15, 2010 He commented on the need for long-term financial stability and the previous attempts with the strong support and leadership of Senator Mark DeSaulnier to get legislative authority to levy a very modest vehicle registration fee. He reported on two measures. The first, authored by Senator DeSaulnier, would involve a state levied fee, it would be used by ABAG and MTC to plan for and implement SB 375, the _ti Sustainable Communities Strategy, and the second, authored by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, would be subject to voter approval, and would provide support for ABAG and MTC, but would also fund planning grants and small projects for cities and counties. Executive Director Gardner reported on the State budget, noting that there is little chance the eventual adopted budget will be realistic and will most likely have illusory revenues and expenditure reductions as in the past, further complicating the fiscal problems of cities and counties. Initiatives and budget reform measures on the November ballot calling for a simple majority of the Legislature to adopt a State budget, but continuing to require a two-third approval for raising taxes and fees, will do very little to fix the problem. He reported on SB 1205 (Corbett) which would establish the Bay Area Disaster Recovery Planning Council to create a long-term regional recovery plan for an earthquake in collaboration with various stakeholders. A key component of SB 375 and the Sustainable Communities Strategy is to successfully engage local elected officials in the process. Staff is working on scheduling an evening meeting that will initiate the SCS engagement process in each county. The meetings will be convened by an ABAG Executive Board member and an MTC commissioner. In a project funded by Caltrans Aeronautics Division, ABAG will receive $400,000 over three years to study the long-term recovery of the regional airport system. This project will take a comprehensive look at the Bay Area's airport system and their role in the region's post-disaster recovery. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is planning to relocate its offices and has asked ABAG and MTC to explore with them the possibility of co-locating the three agencies into one building. At this point no commitments have been made to do anything other than to consider the possibility. The presidents and vice presidents, chairs and vice chairs, and the executive directors of the three agencies will be meeting with CB Richard Ellis and Sedway Consulting, selected by the Air District to analyze the feasibility of such a proposal, and report back to the respective boards and commissions. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing programs were dealt a set back when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac notified lenders that they would not accept mortgages with PACE liens. This decision will not directly affect ABAG's Retrofit Bay Area program. It will likely affect some Bay Area counties that were counting on stimulus funding to jump start their PACE program. Members discussed the impacts on PACE financing programs by the private sector. President Green thanked Executive Director Gardner for his report. 3 Summary Minutes ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 374, July 15, 2010 6. CONSENT CALENDAR President Green recognized a motion by Mike Kerns, Supervisor, County of Sonoma, and seconded by Carole Dillon Knutson, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Novato, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously. A. Approval of Executive Board Summary Minutes** Approved Summary Minutes of Meeting No. 373 held on May 20, 2010. B. Grant Applications A list of grant applications was approved for submission to the State Clearinghouse, having been circulated in ABAG's "Intergovernmental Review Newsletter" since the last Executive Board meeting. C. Appointment to Committee The following committee appointment was approved. Regional Planning Committee Linda J. Seifert, Solano County Supervisor D. Authorization is Requested to Enter into Agreement with California Department of Natural Resources** Authorized entering into an agreement with the California Department of Natura Resources to provide support for the Delta Science Program (DSP) and for the Executive Director or designee to sign the amendment on behalf of ABAG/SFEP with the Natural Resources Agency to continue providing support for the Delta Science Program. E. Authorization to Enter into Agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)** Authorized Board ratification of the San Francisco Estuary Partnership (SFEP) application for funds under the National Estuary Program and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to enter into a new cooperative agreement with EPA on behalf of the San Francisco Estuary Partnership to provide technical, public involvement and administrative support in implementing the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). The agreement term will be through September 30, 2011. F. Authorization to Modify a Contract with Alameda County and Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District** Authorized the Executive Director or designee to sign the modification to the agreement to extend the contract with Alameda County and Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for one year to August 10, 2011, with the option to extend for a second year to August 10, 2012. The total amount of the contract is increased by $127,000 for the 2010-2011 year. No ABAG match is required. The project assists with implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the San Francisco Estuary. G. Authorization to Submit Grant Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission** Authorized submitting a grant application in the amount of $250,000 to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and if funded to enter into a contract. 4 Summary Minutes ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 374, July 15, 2010 H. Authorization to Submit Grant Proposal to California Department of Water Resources in Collaboration with Santa Clara Valley Water District, North Marin Water District, and Bay Area Waste Dischargers Association" Authorized submitting a proposal to the California Department of Water Resources in collaboration with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, North Marin Water District, and the Bay Area Waste Dischargers Association to work with the cities of Fremont, East Palo Alto, Alameda County, StopWaste.org, and San Francisco Estuary Institute to implement a variety of green infrastructure pilot projects and measure their effectiveness in treating stormwater. SFEP's portion of the request is $850,000, of which $675,000 would be subcontracts to partners. 1. Authorization to enter into Contract with CalTrans Division of Aeronautics Authorized the Executive Director or designee to enter into contract with CalTrans Division of Aeronautics in the amount of $400,000 over a three year period for the purpose of analyzing the recovery of the region's airport system following a disaster. ABAG will subcontract for a portion of the services. J. Authorization to Submit Proposal and if Funded enter into Contract with the California Earthquake Authority Authorized submitting a proposal to the California Earthquake Authority and if funded to enter into an agreement to implement a statewide incentive program to train retrofit contractors through an online training course, educate local building department staff about program requirements, perform periodic quality assurance checks of completed retrofits, ensure the eligibility of homes receiving incentives, administer the incentives and educate homeowners about retrofit options. 7. COUNTY CORRIDOR PARTNERSHIP PROCESS FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY" Kenneth Kirkey, ABAG Planning Director, reported on the planned strategy for SB 375 related county/corridor engagement with elected officials. He reviewed the purpose of the initial leadership roundtable meetings; building the partnership process with the regional agencies elected officials, congestion management agencies leadership, planning directors, and transit agency representatives; the role of the SCS Executive Group and the Regional Advisory Working Group; and listed key Sustainable Communities Strategy objectives and leadership roundtable tasks. County/corridor leadership roundtable meetings are expected to take place by September. Members discussed transit corridors that cross county lines and transit agency representation; encouraged staff to consider each county's "culture" and to work extensively with local jurisdiction staffs, recommended working with mayors and councilmembers associations and city managers associations and other community organizations; discussed structure and objectives of county meetings, and compiling results of outreach; discussed adoption of process time line; and discussed alternate planning strategy. 8. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD GREENHOUSE GAS DRAFT TARGETS Doug Kimsey, MTC Planning Director, reported on the Air Resources Board's target setting process and draft targets. He reviewed greenhouse gas emission reduction targets across other regions, the effect of T2035 and ARB fuel/fleet efficiency 5 Summary Minutes ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 374, July 15, 2010 standards, and findings related to existing operations and maintenance obligations. He described the Bay Area's "most ambitious scenario" and the ARB's recommendations for percent reduction in per capita emissions from 2005 to 2020. He also described three Bay Area sensitivity tests and their effects on the Bay Area's GHG scenarios, and spoke about an Alternative Planning Strategy. He reviewed principles under consideration by MTC for establishing GHG emission targets. Members discussed the Air Resources Board target setting process and the principles for establishing GHG emission targets, including the three sensitivity tests, one statewide target, issues specific to suburban areas without transit or job centers, transportation costs on citizens, the need for realistic goals, setting goals higher, the effect of new technology, pricing and costs of housing and infrastructure, enforceable commitments and requirements on local governments, other GHG producers, and the need for incentives. Scott Zengel, representing the Bay Area Council, commented on the business perspective on the Air Resources Board's draft targets noting that targets can be aggressive but also realistic. He encouraged finding ways to help developers achieve land use objectives, and following through on the SCS process. 9. ABAG 50TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING President Mark Green reported on the ABAG 50th Anniversary planning process. Suggested activities include a major event at the Claremont Hotel in January or February, encouraging cities and counties to prepare exhibits, having cities and counties purchase a table at the event, outreach to mayors and councilmembers associations, producing a video showing ABAG's achievements and a booklet focusing on the One Bay Area theme, having a performance arts group or speaker, creating an honorary committee, and seeking corporate sponsors. He invited members to submit ideas for celebrating ABAG's anniversary. 10. LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT" President Green recognized Committee Chair Mark Luce, Supervisor, County of Napa, who reported on committee activities, including: approval of minutes of meeting held May 20, 2010; recommendations on new bills, including AB 153 (Ma), Land Use Planning: Environmental Quality, support; AB 234 (Huffman), Oil Spill Prevention and Response: Transfer of Oil, support; SB 1 174 (Wolk), Land Use: General Plan - Future Sustainable Communities Pilot Project, watch; AB 1810 (Feuer), Crime Gun Tracing Improvement Act, support, AB 1934 (Salana/Ammiano), Firearms - Open Carrying of Unloaded Handguns, support; AB 1998 (Brownley), Solid Waste: Single Use Carryout Bags, support; SB 228 (DeSaulnier), Plastic Bags: Compostable Plastic Bags, watch: SB 1454 (DeSaulnier), Recycling: Plastic Products, support; and receiving latest summary of ten propositions qualified for the November 2010 ballot. President Green recognized a motion by Chair Luce, which was seconded by Harry Price, Mayor, City of Fairfield, to approve the staff report. The motion passed, with two nay votes on AB 1934 by Dave Cortese, Supervisor, County of Santa Clara, and Dave Casas, Mayor, City of Los Altos, and a nay vote on AB 1810 by Cortese. President Green thanked Chair Luce for his report. 6 Summary Minutes ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 374, July 15, 2010 11. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT" President Green recognized Chair Scott Haggerty, Supervisor, County of Alameda, who reported on committee activities, including approval of minutes of the May 1 Otn meeting; a report on the financial reports for April and May; a report on a regional agencies headquarters; and a closed session on a public employee performance evaluation of Legal Counsel. The Board entered closed session at 8:35 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: The following item was discussed in closed session pursuant to the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act: Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: Legal Counsel The Board returned to open session at 8:40 p.m. Chair Haggerty reported that the Finance and Personnel Committee reviewed the work performance and has briefed the Executive Board who requested that Legal Counsel be retained for another year. President Green recognized a motion by Chair Haggerty, which was seconded by Supervisor Kerns, to approve the staff report. The motion passed unanimously. President Green thanked Chair Haggerty for his report. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m. my JL ardner, Secretary-Treasurer Indicates attachments. For information on the L&GO Committee, contact Patricia Jones at (510) 464 7933 or PatJ@abag.co.gov, or Kathleen Cho at (510) 464 7922 or KathleenC@abag.co.gov. All ABAG Executive Board meetings are recorded. To arrange for review of these tapes, please contact Fred Castro, Clerk of the Board, at (510) 464-7913 or FredC@abog.co.gov. 7 SUMMARY MINUTES ABAG Special Executive Board Meeting No. 375, July 29, 2010 MetroCenter Auditorium 101 8th Street, Oakland, California 1. CALL TO ORDER President Green called the meeting to order at approximately 7:06 p.m. A revised agenda adding Item B, Approval of Resolution 09-10, to the Consent Calendar, was distributed. Representatives and Alternates Present Jurisdiction Supervisor Susan L. Adams County of Morin Supervisor John Avalos County of San Francisco Mayor Ronit Bryant City of Mountain View Councilmember Richard Garbarino City of South San Francisco Supervisor John Gioia County of Contra Costa Mayor Mark Green City of Union City Supervisor Carole Groom County of San Mateo Supervisor Scott Haggerty County of Alameda Mayor Beverly Johnson City of Alameda Supervisor Mike Kerns County of Sonoma Supervisor Barbara Kondylis County of Solano Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi County of San Francisco Councilmember Julie Pierce City of Clayton Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski Town of Los Gatos Mayor Harry Price City of Fairfield Vice Mayor Jean Quan City of Oakland Councilmember A. Sepi Richardson City of Brisbane Supervisor Gail Steele County of Alameda Mayor Pamela Torliatt City of Petaluma Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema County of Contra Costa Councilmember Joanne Ward City of Hercules Supervisor Ken Yeager County of Santa Clara Representatives Absent Jurisdiction Councilmember Jane Brunner City of Oakland Councilmember Konsen Chu City of San Jose Supervisor David Cortese County of Santa Clara Mayor Pro Tem Carole Dillon-Knutson City of Novato Mayor Jack Gingles City of Calistoga Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson County of San Mateo Councilmember Ash Kalra City of San Jose Director Nancy Kirshner Rodriguez City of San Francisco Representatives Present Jurisdiction Councilmember Sam Liccardo City of San Jose Supervisor Mark Luce County of Napa Councilmember Nancy Nadel City of Oakland Mayor Gavin Newsom City of San Francisco Vice Chair Terry Young RWQCB Summary Minutes ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 375, July 29, 2010 2. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements 4. CONSENT CALENDAR President Green recognized a motion by Sepi Richardson, Councilmember, City of Brisbane, and seconded by Julie Pierce, Councilmember, City of Clayton, to approve the Consent Calendar, including Item B. The motion passed unanimously. A. Appointment to Committee The following committee appointments were approved. Regional Planning Committee Ross Mirkarimi, Supervisor, City and County of San Francisco Legislation and Governmental Organization Committee Ross Mirkarimi, Supervisor, City and County of San Francisco B. Approval of Resolution No. 09-10 Authorization to Enter into Contract with Delta Stewardship Council to Provide Support for Delta Science Program (DSP)** Authorized the Executive Director or designee to enter into an amended two- year contract on behalf of ABAG/SFEP with the Delta Stewardship Council to continue providing support for the Delta Science Program. The contract amount will not exceed $974,258. 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT The Board entered closed session at 7:08 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: The following item was discussed in closed session pursuant to the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act: Public Employee Appointment Title: Executive Director The Board returned to open session at 7:43 p.m. President Green reported that the Executive Board unanimously approved the appointment of Ezra Rapport as Executive Director. The appointment is effective September 1, 2010. Members congratulated Mr. Rapport on his appointment, thanked Mr. Gardner for his service, and discussed the announcement process. 2 Summary Minutes ABAG Executive Board Meeting No. 375, July 29, 2010 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m. my L. ardner, Secretary-Treasurer Indicates attachments. For information on the L&GO Committee, contact Patricia Jones at (510) 464 7933 or PatJ@obag.ca.gov, or Kathleen Cho at (510) 464 7922 or KathleenC@abog.co.gov. All ABAG Executive Board meetings are recorded. To arrange for review of these tapes, please contact Fred Castro, Clerk of the Board, at (510) 464-7913 or FredC@abog.ca.gov. 3 ABAG Meeting Schedule 2010 Executive Board Meetings January 21 March 18 May 20 July 15 September 16 November 18 START TIME 7:00 PM LOCATION Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter Auditorium 101 Eighth Street Oakland, California 94607 Across from the Lake Merritt BART Station Spring General Assembly April 22 Oakland Marriott City Center Fall General Assembly October 21 San Jose Hilton 9/7/10 Schedule