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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2010-09-24TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of September 20 - 24, 2010 Tiburon 1. Letter - Angel Island Association - Visioning Workshop -10/18/10 Agendas & Minutes 2. Minutes - POST - May 18, 2010 3. Minutes - Design Review Board - September 2, 2010 4. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - September 16, 2010 Regional o a) League of Calif. Cities - 2010 Legislative Briefings b) Letter - Lynn Woolsey - Local Transient Occupancy Taxes c) Letter - Nick the Greek in America - Celebration of National Immigrant's Day d) Email - Joshua Townsend - SmartMeter Open House in San Anselmo e) Invitation - Jared Huffman - 4tn Annual Trash Bash -10/3/10 Agendas & Minutes f) None * Council Only D! BEST P~$e~ Island 0 September 22, 2010 Angel Island Association Angel Island State Park P.O. Box 866, Tiburon, CA 94920 T 415-435-3972 F 415-435-2950 www.angelisland.org Margaret Curran, Town Manager Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Visioning Workshop for Angel Island State Park Dear Peggy: Please join us as we envision the future of Angel Island State Park! • I SINCE 1864 RECEIVED 1 %JL 1P 2 4 2010 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON We invite you to help shape an awe-inspiring visitor experience that best highlights the rich history and natural beauty of this gem of the Bay. During this workshop, members of the Angel Island planning team will share ideas and gather input to help create a first-ever Interpretation Master Plan, which will guide future planning efforts on the island. We would greatly value your participation in this workshop, which will be attended by State Parks staff and representatives of Angel Island Association, along with a small and select group of people with special interests in Angel Island, and insights and talent, like yourself. The workshop will be facilitated by The Sibbett Group, an interpretive planning and exhibition design firm based in Sausalito. The specifics for the workshop are as follows: Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. (light refreshments will be served) Location: Belvedere Community Center, 450 San Rafael Avenue, Belvedere, CA 94920 Please RSVP by September 30, 2010. Call Jacquie Klose at: 415.435.3972 or email at: jacquie@angelisland.org. We truly hope you can join us for this workshop as, together, we shape the future of Angel Island State Park. Sincerely, Gail Dolton Board President Angel Island Association 2009-2010 Board of Directors Officers: Gail Dolton - President, Skip Spaulding - Vice President, Michael Josselyn - Treasurer Directors: Suzanne Badenhoop, Aimee Brown, Jon d'Alessio, Guy Lampard, Linda Moore, Sudha Pennathur Federal Nonprofit Tax Identification Number: 51-0152954 MINUTES NO. 8 PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION May 18, 2010 Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall---Conference Room 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Commissioner McMullen at 6:05 P.M., Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in the Town Hall Conference Room, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, 1St Floor, Tiburon, California. Chairman Winkler arrived at 6:10 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Winkler, Feldman, McMullen, McDermott and Allen Absent: n/a Ex-Officio: Director of Public Works Nguyen ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES January 19, 2010 Action Minutes were approved by a vote of 4-0. Chairman Winkler was not present for vote. COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING ■ Director Nguyen welcomed new commissioners (McDermott and Allen) and thanked them for their service and participation. A question was raised as to whether it was necessary to swear them in by the Town Clerk. ■ Commissioner McMullen was the only member nominated to be Vice Chair and hence was elected by default. ■ Director Nguyen updated the commission on potential plans for a new Joint Recreation facility. ■ Director Nguyen updated the commission on the Claire Way park area recent issues about usage. Ms. Cynthia Perry from the Claire Way neighborhood came to make comments, and indicated that she did not favor development of this park area. ■ Director Nguyen update the commission on potential plans to upgrade the restroom facilities at Blackie's Pasture and McKegney Green renovation. A comment was made to install running paths on either side of the MUP at this location to complete entire length. ..K Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Mav 18, 2010 Page I Draft Minutes ■ Director Nguyen provided a brief update on the Open Space Management Plan. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Chairman Winkler updated the group on the "cookie crumble'' approach with bike route signage around the County and the "free tee" concept where cyclists would be allowed to freely ride through a certain leg of a-T-intersection. ` BUSINESS ITEMS Item 1 - McKegney Field Usage: Commissioners McMullen and Feldman will be the subcommittee that would work with staff on defining and developing the process, fees (or no fees), and usage policy. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 P.M. PETER WINKLER, CHAIR Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission ATTEST: NICHOLAS NGUYEN, SECRETARY Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Ma)1 18, 2010 Page 1 Draft Minutes 3, MINUTES #14 TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Kricensky. A. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman Kricensky, Boardmembers Emberson & Weller Absent: Chairman Tollini, Boardmember Chong Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous B. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None C. STAFF BRIEFING Z G. Planning Manager Watrous stated that the items for 2312 Spanish Trail, and 680 Hawthorne Drive have been continued to the October 7, 2010 meeting. D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 2312 SPANISH TRAIL: File No. 710021; Bill and Joy Norris, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a detached two-family dwelling, with a detached two-family exception. The applicants propose to construct a 1,180 square foot detached dwelling below the existing house on the site. APN: 059-201-32 Continued to October 7, 2010 2. 680 HAWTHORNE DRIVE: File No. 709044; Coleen Mahoney, Owner. Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling. The applicants propose to construct a 1,072 square foot second story addition to add a larger master bedroom suite, two bedrooms, one bathroom, a laundry room, and a guest suite for the existing dwelling. Four new skylights would be installed. APN: 055-191-18 Continued to October 7, 2010 E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 3. 1801 MAR WEST STREET: File No. 710101; Ron Sires; 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 and guest house. The proposed floor area is 3,758 square feet, which would exceed the floor area ration of 3,085 for this property by 673 square feet. APN 059-061-21 TIBURON D.R.B MINUTES #15 9/2/ 10 The applicant is submitting a request to construct a new single-family dwelling and remodel an existing detached two-car garage and guest cottage, with a floor area exception, on property located at 1801 Mar West Street. The proposed structure and existing detached garage and guest cottage would result in a lot coverage of 3,603 square feet (33.2%) which is below the 35.0% maximum permitted lot coverage in the R-2 zoning district. The proposed structures combined would create a gross floor area of 3,758 square feet, which exceeds the maximum permitted floor area for a parcel of this size (3,085 sq. ft.) by 673 square feet. A floor area exception has therefore been requested as part of this application. A previous application for Site Plan and Architectural Review and a floor area exception was reviewed at the April 15, June 3 and July 1, 2010 Design Review Board meetings. At the July 1 meeting, the Board determined that although revisions to the project design were beneficial, the house would still result in view impacts on several uphill neighbors. The applicant withdrew the application and subsequently submitted the current application. Ron Sires, applicant, said he took to heart all the needs expressed at previous hearings and had submitted new plans from a new designer. He said that he followed the advice of Boardmember Chong in rotating the residence to the left and rear of the property. He said that the new design would have a lower roofline than the existing home and would increase the front yard setback by 7 feet. He noted an error in the staff report, and stated that the house width would be the same as the previous project design, although the Planning Manager noted a 3 inch difference. He added that the new design also removed the previously proposed dormers and created a new facade that would be more in line with other homes in the surrounding neighborhood. Vice-Chair Kricensky opened the public hearing. Joan Lasden said that she met with the Planning Manager twice to discuss this application and that he agreed with her that there was some ambiguity in the plans. She provided the Board with photos of the subject site viewed from her living room. She questioned the accuracy of the story poles, when compared with plan footnotes, and said that she and her husband were having difficulty in understanding the new roofline. She thanked the applicant for answering the question regarding the width of the house. She acknowledged that the proposed height would be lower than that of the existing residence but asked for that difference to be quantified. She said that the new front yard setback was a material change and not discussed in the staff report. She recalled that Boardmember Chong had advised the applicant to consider moving the dwelling more towards the garage, not back on the site. She stated that the proposed home would be roughly 50% larger than the existing home and that while she did necessarily object to this, she felt that pushing the building mass closer to her property would only magnify the issues discussed at previous hearings. She appreciated many of the changes in this application, but she was distressed to see the home moved closer to her property. She asked that the Board consider this in its determination and that it ensure that the proposed pool, spa, and water feature comply with all applicable noise guidelines. Jack Bridges said that a neighbor who could not attend the hearing shared his impression that variances are only granted when a hardship is evidence and he did not believe that the applicant had demonstrated that here. Mr. Bridges stated that by repositioning the home and pool further to TIBURON D.R.B MINUTES #15 9/2/10 the rear of the site, the echo created by kids enjoying the pool would increase noise on his property. He said that he did not understand why the home was repositioned, and asked the applicant to comment. Helen Lindqvist said that one of the primary objections to this project was the bulk of the home. She said that similarly sized homes in the area were built long before the Design Review Board existed. She said that it was unfair to compare new construction, which should comply with all current guidelines, to older construction that followed a different set of rules. She asked the Board to consider the view impacts such a bulky home would have on neighbors. Mr. Sires read Chair Chong's comments from the minutes of the July 1, 2010 Board meeting. He said that he had tried to comply with all direction given and in fact combined and rotated the main and guest residences, as advised. He said that he actually preferred the residence at the 11- foot setback and said that he would be happy to move it back to the original location if that was the preference of the Board. He clarified that the proposal was for a pool and spa only, not an additional water feature, and said that all plans, with decibel estimates, are on file with the Planning Division. He also stated the story poles currently in place had been certified. There was discussion and clarification amongst the Board and public regarding the actual height and location of story poles. Mr. Bridges asked if there was any reason not to revert to the location of the previous home proposal given that the applicant and public have stated this as their preference. Boardmember Weller cautioned him that to do so would push the front of the home forward and cause further view impediments. The public hearing was closed. Vice-Chair Kricensky stated that in working with different designers, which the applicant had done, there can sometimes be confusion regarding the methods of notating dimensions. He noted discrepancies in the way the front setback was expressed on the plans, and clarified that the current proposal would move the home 7 feet back from the existing home, while the previous application showed the proposed house to be in roughly the same location as the existing home. Boardmember Weller commended the applicant for attempting to respond to the concerns of the Board, and thought that the applicant had accurately interpreted his own comments and those of Chair Chong. He noted that this is 2010 not 1940, and in his view, homes constructed or remodeled on this street in recent years have been similar in scale and design to the proposed house. He said that the changes presented by the applicant were responsive to the view concerns expressed by neighbors. He believed that on balance moving the home back on the site would reduce those view impacts and be overall more positive than negative. He noted that findings needed to be made for the requested floor area exception. He believed that the changes made with regard to siting, design, and other issues had adequately reached a compromise that he was inclined to find acceptable. TIBURON D.R.B MINUTES #15 9/2/10 Boardmember Emberson noted that she had not been on the Board when the previous project was reviewed. She said that she saw no need for the floor area exception and did not consider it onerous to ask the applicant to reduce the size of the home. She felt that the neighbors would see a huge building mass and that the house design was too big and bulky. She said that she visited the site and saw how the pool could be an issue so far back on the property. She said that the current siting of the proposed home would seem to make mass and view issues worse for the neighbors. She sympathized with the applicant for making such a concerted effort to compromise but said that the Zoning Ordinance outlines what is reasonable for Tiburon and the project should adhere to its requirements. Vice-Chair Kricensky commended the applicant on lowering the roofline. He believed that the project as design might give the neighbors greater water views than they currently enjoy. He noted that the Board's comments are meant to assist the applicant, not design the project, and that the applicant may have taken Chair Chong's words a little too strongly. He said that he would not mind a smaller front setback, which would be more consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. He said that reducing the height of the home made a considerable difference, but pushing it to the rear of the property seemed like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. He said that while there is a variety of architecture in the neighborhood, the proposed mass of the house would be more suitable on a slightly wider site. Boardmember Weller said the applicant was attempting to construct a home that would be consistent with what has been approved elsewhere in the vicinity. Vice-Chair Kricensky acknowledged that there have been approvals for even larger homes in the area, but he did not believe that size itself was the issue. Planning Manager Watrous noted that the Zoning Ordinance allows for the front yard setback to be an average of other existing setbacks in the vicinity. He said that in this instance, the required front yard setback would be approximately 11 feet, and the Board could approve a house with that setback without a variance. Boardmember Weller stated that people who are similarly situated must be treated similarly and that once others have been allowed to do something, it is inappropriate to make an example of an applicant by imposing certain guidelines or refusing to grant exceptions. The Board discussed the size and placement of other homes along the street. Boardmember Weller noted that the uphill neighbors have indicated they believe moving the home forward on the site would alleviate their primary concerns. He said that the applicant also seemed amendable to that, and that seemed to be a good compromise. Mr. Sires, Ms. Lasden, and Mr. Bridges indicated their agreement with moving the house forward to the minimum required front yard setback. TIBURON D.R.B MINUTES #15 9/2/10 ACTION: It was M/S (Emberson/Weller) that the request for 1801 Mar West Street is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approved the project subject to the attached conditions of approval, with the additional condition that the design remain unchanged with the exception of moving the house forward to the minimum front yard setback for this property. Vote: 3-0. F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #14 OF THE AUGUST 19, 2010 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING ACTION: It was M/S (Weller/Emberson) to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2010 meeting as written. Vote: 3-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. TIBURON D.R.B MINUTES #15 9/2/ I 0 Ye TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 ACTION MINUTES # 15 TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD r CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7:00 PM Present: Chairman Tollini, Vice Chairman Kricensky, Boardmembers Emberson & Chong Absent: Boardmember Weller Ex-Officio: Associate Planner Tyler and Minutes Clerk Rusting NEW BUSINESS 1. 96 SUGARLOAF DRIVE; File No. 21016; Capucine & Andrew Hoybach, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling, with a variance for reduced side yard setback. The applicants propose to construct a 26 square foot addition to the master bedroom to create a larger bathroom area. As the minimum side yard setback in the RO-2 zone is fifteen feet (15'), a variance is required in order to construct the addition within the side yard setback a distance of one foot (l'), for a reduced side yard setback of fourteen feet (14'). APN: 058-281-13 [LT] Continued to October 7, 2010 2. 130 STEWART DRIVE; File No. 710103; Susan Beecroft, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling. The applicant proposes to remodel the existing dwelling, and convert 700 square feet of crawlspace at the lower level into floor area. APN: 055-091-14 [LT] Approved 4-0 MINUTES 3. Regular Meeting of September 2, 2010 Approved as Amended 4-0 ADJOURNMENT At 7.-15 PM Design Review Board September 16, 2010 Regular Meeting Design Review Board September 16, 2010 7:00 P.M. 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Wednesday, November 17 Care Ambulance ("Planned with the Orange County Division) 1517 West Braden Court, Orange - Free adjacent parking LYNN WOOLSEY 6TH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA COMMITTEES: EDUCATION AND LABOR f th Co r ; ; U it b &t t z CHAIRWOMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON o e e ng eg g n a e L WORKFORCE PROTECTIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD, "houze of ~epreantatibe5 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY obinaton, I'M 20515-0506 SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT September 15 2010 FOREIGN AFFAIRS , SUBCOMMITTEE ON AFRICA AND GLOBAL HEALTH WASHINGTON OFFICE: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV 2263 RAYBURN BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 TELEPHONE: (202) 225-5161 DISTRICT OFFICES: 1101 COLLEGE AVENUE, SUITE 200 SANTA ROSA, CA 95404 TELEPHONE: (707) 542-7182 1050 NORTHGATE DRIVE, SUITE 354 SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 TELEPHONE: (415) 507-9554 WEB PAGE AND E-MAIL: http://www.woolsey.house.gov The Honorable Richard Collins Mayor, Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon, California 94920 Dear Mayor Collins: Thank you for contacting me about local transient occupancy taxes. I always appreciate hearing from local partners on important issues facing our communities. Many cities and municipalities are authorized to levy local transient occupancy taxes on the use of a room or space in a hotel, motel, inn, or other lodging. These taxes, in turn, are used to support important local services, as well as promoting tourism and funding the construction and maintenance of visitor centers. However, online travel agencies are able to exploit a loophole that allows them to escape paying the full amount of transient occupancy or bed taxes owed to local governments. In response, some municipalities have filed lawsuits against online travel agencies to recover uncollected taxes. As a former member of the Petaluma City Council, I understand the need for local and state lawmakers to raise revenue to support essential services. I've been deeply concerned about California's fiscal problems and believe it's essential that municipalities are able to collect the full amount of taxes owed. While there is no legislation before Congress that would address the issue of local transient occupancy taxes, I will look into your concerns and keep them in mind for future legislation. Again, it's good to hear from you. The people of Marin and Sonoma counties are the most important voices I listen to as I serve in Congress. Sincerely, Lynn oolsey Member of Congress LW:er PS - Visit my web site and sign up to receive e-mail updates on legislative issues that are important to you. The address is: http://wooIsey.house.gov/emailupdates.asp. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER DIGEST ca NICK THE GREEK RECEIVED IN AMERICA SEP 2 4 2010 2669 EAST GAGE AVENUE I HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE (323) 585-5279 TOWN OFTIBURON { } September 17, 2010 Honorable Mayor and City Council, On behalf of Nick the Greek and the immigrant community of this great nation, I would like to invite you to come and celebrate "National Immigrant's Day". This is our 24th anniversary of the inauguration by August F. Hawkins, Congressman of the 29th District on October 28, 1987. Since its conception, citizens from across the nation have been encouraged by their respective elected officials to celebrate this day and proclaim October 28th "National Immigrant's Day" as a Public law 100-62 (S.J. Res 86) June 29,1987. We are celebrating all the great contributions of America's immigrants. The immigrant community is cordially inviting you to come and celebrate "National Immigrant's Day" on Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 12:00 to 1:30p.m. at 2669 East Gage Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255. There will be a ceremony to raise the United States Flag, California Flag, and the United Nations Flag by military soldiers followed by lunch and refreshments. In an effort to acknowledge "National Immigrant's Day" as a symbol of freedom, hope and opportunity for all, I invite you to come and celebrate on October 28th, 2010. I would like to also take this opportunity to ask you to please send me an 8x10 signed photograph of yourself so I may display it along with other honorable officials in the Freedom Shrine. The Freedom Shrine displays a large and complete collection of letters and photographs received over the years from public officials from across the country praising "National Immigrant's Day". I invite you to visit my website at www.immigrantsday.co m. Sincerely, Nt- I 4-,~ Nick the Greek Ioannidis Founder of National Immigrant's Day By Act of Congress/October 28th, 1987 www. immigrantsday. corn 2esolafion f'"~¢aS, Nick M. Ioannidis (Nick the Greek) has been a symbol of freedom, hope and opportunity to all those who gather in Huntington Park to partici- pate in the activities in observance of National Immigrants Day; and ""*U{b¢rPAS, for centuries, people from countries throughout the world have come to our great nation with the hope that they .would be able to secure a better life for themselves and their families; and The United States truly is a country of great ethnic diversity and multicultural character which has provided our nation with boundless energy and strength and contributed significantly to our growth, progress and prosperity; and "~ogS, millions of immigrants settled throughout the vast territory of the United States and supported the ideals of independence and liberty, these immigrants have demonstrated the dedication and perseverance that enabled them to make their dreams come true; and ~regS, Governors from all over this great country have proclaimed October 28th National Immigrants Day and encourage citizens to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities: (Be it resolved by ✓ oXini~Vofers, llhomber.o Con,gr¢ss fhaf• the congress of the Unified States, does hereby salute Nick the Greek for his exemplary service to the children, parents, and communities of the City of Huntington Park and extend best wishes and continued success. Dllf¢October28,7992 Signd 'ember ~ C~on~ress Z9fV Dtistrkf ~Nd prv*d.« w.d at p v;snu Peggy Curran From: Townsend, Joshua [JDTO@pge.com] 1)zc Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 11:05 AM To: Townsend, Joshua; Nevin, Kelli Subject: SmartMeter Open House In San Anselmo Importance: High Pacific Gas and Electric Company is committed to providing our customers will tools to control their energy usage and manage their energy costs. That is why we have been rolling out SmartMeter technology to nearly 10 million customers. SmartMeters are being installed in your community over the next few months. PG&E aims to fully inform our customers about this new technology and what it will mean to controlling their energy usage. One way we are doing this is by conducting SmartMeter Open Houses throughout our territory so customers are able to have one-on-one attention to address their questions and concerns. PG&E will be holding a SmartMeter Open House in your community: Town: San Anselmo Location: San Anselmo Town Hall, 525 San Anselmo Ave Date: September 30th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm In addition to increasing the number of Answer Centers PG&E is also committed to providing superior customer service by phone and online. To do this, PG&E has: o Dedicated 165 additional customer service representatives to improve customer service and help customers with billing questions, o Created a SmartMeter helpline at 866-743-0263, o Expanded and improved customer communications around the installation of SmartMeter devices, including a series of direct mail communications timed to introduce customers to their newly installed device and its benefits, and o Enhanced and updated our www.pge.com/smartmeter website to provide customers with up-to-date benefits and information. If you would like to tour the Open House in your community of if you have any questions, please contact Joshua Townsend at (415) 257-3467. Sincerely, josh Joshua Townsend Public Affairs Manager - Area 7 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Office: 415-257-3467 Email: JDTO@pge.com Peggy Curran From: Jared Huffman [info@jaredhuffman.com] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 11:35 AM To: Peggy Curran Subject: Reminder for Oct. 3rd "Trash Bash" Event! Please join Assemblymember Jared Huffman and special guest Gavin Newsom for the 4th Annual Trash Bash! Sunday, October 3rd 3:00 - 5:30pm TICKETS $50/person suggested (no one turned away) BUY TICKETS ONLINE Marin Recycling Center 535 Jacoby (off Anderson Dr.) San Rafael (click here for map/directions) Gourmet foods prepared by Whole Foods Mai premiere local wines, live music, incredible si auction, free giveaway items! Or RSVP by email for tickets to be held at the door (please include Thank you to our Sponsors! name and number of tickets to be held at the door) Interested in sponsoring? It's not too late! Cor Monique Anderson at (415) 492-8007 or em trashbash4@0mail.com for details! FREE tickets for volunteers! Please contact Monique Anderson at (415) 492-8007 or email trashbash4@gmaiLco_m for vole information.