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Home My WebLink AboutTC Digest 2010-10-15TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of October 11-15, 2010 Tiburon 1. Memo - Dan Watrous - Lighting Complaint at Congregation Kol Shofar 2. Letter - Peggy Curran - Relocation of Gallows Frame Wheels - Length of Approval Period 3. Letter - Peggy Curran - Request for Support - Reconstruction of Current Wharf at Romberg Center 4. Email - Ellie Bloch - Impact on Elderly and Handicapped of Proposed Library Expansion on Parking for Recreation Dept Classes Agendas & Minutes 5. Draft Agenda - Town Council/Neighborhood Association Summit -10/23/10 6. Agenda - POST -10/19/10 7. Meeting Cancellation - Design Review Board -10/21/10 8. Meeting Cancellation - Planning Commission -10/27/10 Regional a) Invitation - Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals - National Philanthropy - 11/2/10 * . b) Highway 101 Corridor - Newsletter - TAM - Fall 2010 c) Estuary - Newsletter - SF Bay Delta - October 2010 * d) Bay Area Monitor - Newsletter - League of Women Voters - Oct/Nov. 2010 e) Comcast California - Newsletter - September 2010 Agendas & Minutes f) None * Council Only /4r Date: To:. From: Subject: TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 October 12, 2010 Mayor and Town Council Dan Watrous, Planning Manager I Lighting Complaint at Congregation Kol Shofar 171GE~` it A Last week the Town received a complaint from Samantha Winter regarding the parking lot lighting and lighted sign at Congregation Kol Shofar. Ms. Winter was concerned that the parking lot lights and the lighted sign were on all night, contrary to the requirements of the Kol Shofar conditional use permit. Condition No. 6.A. (Lighting, Parking Lot Lighting, and Landscaping) of the CKS CUP states that ``parking lot lighting shall be on timers to turn off no later than 10:00 pm on weekdays. The duration of lighting may be extended by manual override device when occasions demand, but in no event shall be kept on later than 10:30 pm except for High Holy Days, Selichot, Shauvot, the second night of Passover, or other religious observances, at which times the parking lot lighting shall remain on until no later than thirty (30) minutes after event ending time." Although there is no specific requirement for turning off the lighted sign, the Design Review Board required that a timer be installed for the light illuminating the sign, with the intent that the timer be set to match the hours for other lights on timers on the site, expecting that the Planning Commission may wish to set specific hours for the lighted sign during its next review of the CUP. Today I sent an e-mail to Kol Shofar informing them of the complaint that we had received, reminding them of the pertinent condition of approval and instructing them to comply with these requirements. Staff will continue to monitor the CKS lighting and will follow up on this issue during the Planning Commission CUP review in early 2011, or earlier if this continues to be a problem. Town of Tiburon - 1505 Tiburon Boulevard - Tiburon, CA 94920 - P. 415.435.7373 E 415.435.2438 - wwwci.tiburon.ca.us October 13, 2010 Leslie Doyle, Co-Executive Director , Alan Brune, Co-Executive Director Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society 1550 Tiburon Boulevard, Suite M Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: Gallows Frame Wheels Relocation Dear Leslie and Alan: As you know, the issue of the duration of the Town's approval for the relocation of the Gallows Frame Wheels has arisen of late. The Town Council approved moving the wheels, from their current location on Town property by the Belvedere-Tiburon Library to the Donohue Building site, on August 17, 2005. 01 a. Dick Collins Mayor Jeff.Slavvitz Vice Mayor Jim=;Fraser Councilmember Alice Fredericks Councilmember Emmett O'Donnell Councilmember On September 16, 2010, I sent a memorandum to the Town Council addressing this issue and concluded with a recommendation that I send a letter to the Landmarks Society to place a "sunset" or end date on the approval. As discussed in the memo, it seems appropriate to give non-profit organizations attempting to create projects on public land adequate time to fundraise and complete their work. On the other hand, such time should not be indefinite, as Councils, community attitudes and priorities change over time. Accordingly, I write this letter to advise the Landmarks Society that the Town will consider the extant approval for the relocation of the Gallows Frame Wheels to be valid until its 10th anniversary on August 16, 2015. This gives Landmarks another five years to bring the project to fruition. If the wheels have not been relocated by that time, the Town will consider the approval to have lapsed. Of course, the Landmarks Society is always free to re-apply for permission to move the wheels in the future if that seems appropriate. Nothing in this letter is intended to alter or modify the 2005 approval and related conditions set forth by the Town Council in its motion except for the creation of a sunset date. In particular, the project will still be required to go through the design review process. We wish the Landmark Society well in its efforts to fund and complete this project Best regards, Peggy Curran Town Manager cc: Tiburon Mayor and Town Council Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development Ann Danforth, Town Attorney DIGEST Town of Tiburon • 1505 Tiburon Boulevard • Tiburon, CA 94920 • P. 415.435.7373 E 415.435.2438 • Nvww .tiburon.ca.us October 11, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: At the Tiburon Town Council meeting of October 6th, 2010, the Town Council considered a request from Mr. Toby Garfield, Director of the Romberg Tiburon Center, for a letter supporting the reconstruction of the current, dilapidated wharf at the Romberg Center. The Town of Tiburon agrees with Mr. Garfield's assessment that the proposed deep water wharf would be an asset to the Town in the event of a disaster or significant emergency. The Tiburon Peninsula is accessible by only two roads in and out, and during an emergency vehicular traffic will be limited, potentially very seriously so. In that event access to the peninsula via the San Francisco Bay will be the best alternative for transporting resources such as water, food, medical supplies, emergency personnel and essential equipment. Due to the unusually deep water at the site, a wharf at the Romberg Center could accommodate very large watercraft, greatly facilitating the transfer of materials and personnel. The space available at the facility is also suitable for helicopter landing and storage of substantial amounts of emergency supplies and equipment. The Tiburon Town Council unanimously concurred that the proposed wharf at the Romberg Center would be a valuable resource to the Tiburon Peninsula, Marin County, and the surrounding Bay Area. Sincerely, Margaret A. Curran Tiburon Town Manager 31 Dick Collins Mayor Jeff Slavitz Vice Mayor Jim Fraser Councilmember Alice Fredericks Councilmember Emmett O'Donnell Councilmember Margaret A. Curran Town Manager cc: Tiburon Mayor and Town Council Toby Garfield, Romberg Tiburon Center Director Page 1 of 1 Scott Anderson From: Ellie Bloch [ebloch@pacbell.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8:22 AM I G U~ To: Scott Anderson Subject: senior parking Scot this is several week over due. The Recreation Department has a wonderful program for all ages. On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday we have a variety of Yoga classes that many frail seniors attend as well during the week events at the library. Having parking spaces so close to the front doors of both facilities was well planned. I see those spaces going in the discussion of the configuration of a new larger library. Since the population of people over sixty is growing in our community, I feel we need parking as closely situated to the front of the town hall so that frail people are close to the elevator in the town hall. If the spaces are put behind the building it will be a longer walk and may discourage frail elder from taking the exercise classes or other programs. I hope spaces can remain somehow in front of the building. Ellie Bloch PS I sit on MCOA and the California Senior Legislature. q16 9/21/2010 DIGEST 5 TOWN OF TIBURON TIBURON TOWN HALL 1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD TIBURON, CA 94920 DRAFT AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS AND REVIEW OF AGENDA Mayor Dick Collins DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Changes to the Tiburon's smoking regulations 2. Ned's Way facility for recreation programs Special Meeting Tiburon Town Council Council Chambers October 23, 2010 10:00 a.m. to noon 3. Recreation needs assessment 4. Lyford-Tiburon Blvd. parking project 5. Update on projects in the downtown - Delano and Boardwalk Market sites 6. Improving the downtown 7. Library expansion update 8. Crime report 9. Other discussion topics and questions ADJOURNMENT Tiburon Talk E-Newsletter:_ Subscribe to Tiburon Talk, the Town's monthly electronic newsletter! You'll get current information about your Town and important Special Bulletins when public safety issues arise. just print your e-mail address below and hand it to any staff member - it's that simple! E-MAIL ADDRESS: 6.. ~ ga. D fI G E TOWN OF TIBURON SPECIAL Meeting Tiburon Town Hall Tiburon Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard October 19, 2010 - 6:00 PM Town Council Chambers Tiburon, CA 94920 AGENDA TOWN OF TIBURON PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Winkler, Vice-Chair McMullen, Commissioners Feldman, McDermott, and Allen ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action or follow-up may be referred to Town Staff or placed on a future Parks, Open Space & Trails 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. MINUTES • Approval of Minutes -Regular Meeting of September 21, 2010 COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING • n/a SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 0 n,%a BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Continued Item: Draft Open Space Resource Management Plan - Review and Make Recommendations to Town Council Regarding the Draft Open Space Resource Management Plan (OSMP) and an accompanying Initial Study. The OSMP provides mapping and an inventory of the twenty-one (21) Town-owned upland open space areas and makes suggestions and recommendations for future management of these open space areas. 6, ADJOURNMEI\~T' Tiburon Parks, Open Space Trails Commission October 19. 2010 Pa`e l GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division Secretary at (415) 435-7390. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION Copies of all Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Agendas, staff reports, and supporting data are available for viewing and inspection at Town Hall and at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library located adjacent to Town Hall. Agendas and staff reports are also available on the Tiburon website (wxA~v.ci.tiburon.ca.us) after 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Any documents produced by the Town and distributed to a majority of the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission members regarding any item on this agenda, including agenda-related documents produced by the Town after distribution of the agenda packet 72 hours in advance of the Commission meeting, will be available for public inspection at Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920. Upon request, the Town will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please deliver or cause to be delivered a written request (including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service) at least 5 days before the meeting to the Planning Division Secretary at the above address. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Public Hearings and Discussion Items provide the general public and interested parties an opportunity to give testimony on agenda items typically involving an action or recommendation of the Commission. If you challenge any decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission at or prior to the Public Hearing. GUIDELINES FOR TIME LIMITS ON PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY The Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission's general meeting procedure and time limit guidelines are as follows: ❖ Staff Report Presentation - 5 to 10 minutes ❖ Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission questions to staff Applicant's presentation (if any) - 10 to 20 minutes ❖ Public Testimony (depending on the number of speakers) - 3 to 5 minutes for each speaker ❖ Members of the audience may not allocate their testimony time to other speakers Time limits may be modified at the discretion of the Chairman Interested members of the public may speak on any item on the agenda. TIMING OF ITEMS ON AGENDA While the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission attempts to hear all items in order as stated on the agenda, it resenles the right to take items out of order. No set times are assigned to items appearing on the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission agenda. Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission October 19. 2010 PaLe 2 NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION ~IC~vd„ THE REGULAR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21,,2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD WILL BE THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 . )Cz6d DAMN WATROUS, SECRETARY 8• NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION 61 THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL BE THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY