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Home My WebLink AboutTC Min 1993-09-14 I"'"' - TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER - - Mayor Friedman called the adjourned meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon to order at 7:35 P.M" Tuesday, September 14, 1993 in Room 5, Del Mar' School, Tiburon, California, ' A. ROLL CALL , " ,PRESENT: COU.NCItME~BERS: Thayer, Kuhn, Nygren, Thompson, Friedman, ~ . '.. . ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None . '.:'~ ,~,::~:;:~. ',.< EX OFFICIO: Town ,Manager Kleinert, Town Attorney' Ewing, Town Engineer Bala, Supt. of PUblic Works Iacopi, Town Clerk Hennessy, , ' ~ B. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES FOR CYPRESS GARDEN . JUDY M. HOBBS . CLAIRE H. RUSSELL. JOY A KUHN - Resolutions Mayor Friedman commended Judy Hobbs, Claire' Russell and Joy Kuhn for, their creation and implementation of the Cypress Garden in honor of Genie Thompson' Watkins, and read the text of the Resolutions. Motion: To adopt three Resolutions Expressing Appreciation to Judy Hobbs, Claire Russell and Joy Kuhn for their outstanding and devoted service in creating the Cypress Garden, Thompson, Seconded by Thayer AYES: Unanimous NOES: None Moved: ' Vote: C. PUBLIC OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS There were none. E. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar consisting of the following item: ,~ TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #986 9/14/93 , ' 1 .' ----- -.j.J ~ 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #984, September 1, 1993 ',.' t. ~. .~, Moved: Vote: Kuhn, Seconded by Nygren AYES: Unanimous NOES: None F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. PINE TERRACE (Consider Offer of Open Space & Improvements Along Multi- Use Path) , t' Councilmember Kuhn reviewed the Staff report; noted the public trespassing on private property to get to the Multi-Use Path; proposal is to arrange a long term'lease with the property owners and 'build a new, shorter path and fen~e the a~ea" The Town Manager noted the cost estimates of the Town Epgineer and Superintendent of Public Works; stated Staff supported this effort; cleans up the' area; creates easier access to the M~lti-Use Path and adds a safety element not now present. Vice-Mayor Nygren expressed several concerns including that the area might become a gathering space for Del Mar students; wanted RUSD approval; questioned whether Open Space Acquisition Funds could be,used to improve rented property; noted $7,600 estimated total expenses plus use of Public Works Department; questioned length of' proposed lease after investing Town funds into this area; questioned adequacy of Public Works staff to maintain this project, and felt the fence was the responsibility of the homeowner association and not the Town, .';" Sol Martin, 10 Pine Terrace, stated each homeowner owns 1/12 of the existing open space common area; people climb the fence particularly on weekends; asked Council to visit the site, Bill Tiedje, 30 Pine Terrace, stated it is essential the fence be 6'; the path should be 30' away from the fence to prevent people from gathering around the fence and interfering with their privacy; didn't want an indefinite term on the lease in the event there were changes on Tiburon Blvd, which would increase the value of the property. Michael Bettinger, 50 Pine Terrace, President Homeowners Association, stated their fence was torn down by children; Town had indicated an interest in working with them in creating more accessibility to the Multi-Use Path; homeowners are not interested in deeded the property to the Town, but will consider a lease, ~ Gail Smith, 20 Pine Terrace, questioned liability issues involved. Sol Martin noted the terrible condition of the walkway along Tiburon Blvd. Council noted that is within CAL/TRANS right-of-way. TOWN COUNCILMINtJTES #986 9/14/93 ' 2 " Discussion continued regarding handicapped access; existing circuitous route to the Path which encourages trespassing; additional liability of the Town; length of the lease; the need to research availability of Open Space Funds; review proposal with school district; asked Town Attorney to research what kind of document the Town might enter into with , the Homeowners' Association; the majority of the Council ~ the fenee" was the Homeowners responsibility. Mr. Bettinger stated he would review the discussion with the other homeowners and get , back to Stillf. . G. NEW BUSINESS 5. " , MAIN STREET CLQSURE (Chamber of Commerce Request to CloseMaHi. ' Street for Hoiiday Celebrations) .'.:" . ,,"," ';;'::~'.:' .'. ',.,1.- . ~ . '.. . The Town Manager stated the Chamber of Commerce was requesting Main'Street be . - " closed from 4 P.M. to 11:30 P,M, on December 1, 8, 15 and 22 for a Vintage Christ!mis: . by the Bay celebration, , ' Bob King, President of the Chamber of Commerce,. elaborated on the planned f~stivities which will span the Tiburon Plaza, Ark Rowand The Boardwalk shopping areas.. t' Virginia Brunini stated the hours requested include set-up and clean-up times; stores will stay open from 6 to 10 P,M,; Mr, Zelinksy has offered free parking and there will ,be , carriage rides with historical descriptions of the Town, The Council urged that music be kept minimal after 9 P,M, and Corinthian Island residents be invited to the festivities, The Council approved the closure of Main Street for the dates and times previously outlined, 3. BLACKIE'S PASTURE IMPROVEMENTS (Program Review & Direction) The Town Manager reviewed the Staff report and asked Council to reaffirm the policy that Blackie's Brigade would formulate a plan; review it with the POSC and bring it to Council for their approval. Councilmember Kuhn stated specific projects were identified and assigned to members of the Brigade and the Town Engineer delivered drawings to the group, ,~ Nicky Wolf noted that irrigated grass is not one of the approved Development Plans; that Plan listed accepted vegetation; suggested hiring a landscape architect; asked that the vegetation palette from the Phillip Williams plan be distributed to the Brigade. TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #986 9/14/93 , , , 3 ~ --'- ~-i:F:;.j r ~ Virginia Brunini recommend the Town adhere as closely as po&,;ible to the approved Plan and not do piecemeal projects." ,~, Councilmember Kuhn noted that the current design was created and implemented by' ' POSC Chair Siegel without approval of the Council. .i i Jan Kase, Hacienda Drive, stated she was disappointed at the look of the Multi-Use Path with the manicured plants; nat,ive toyan has been cut do.wn; hoped the Town will keep native grasses; restore natural area that is becoming gentrified. Henry Siegel"140 Geldert Drive, stated this was his last appearance as Chair of the POSC; will be leaving to serve the Peace Corps in Slovakia., Mr. Siegel read a prepared speech urging the Council to wntinue a parking plan, good signage, develop park area on the bayside, place benches and picnic table at the ~ater's edge, The Council commended Mr. Siegel for his enthusiasm and good intentions, but declined his request for funds for a planter box; asked Staff not to do any more work in the area until Blackie's Brigade report has been approved by Council. ,,_., ,. '~ 4, DETERMINE STATUS OF P ARCELS AT 2255. 2265, 2275 PARADISE DRIVE (AP, NOS, 59-14:2-04, 05, 06 and 08 - Parcels May be Subject to statutory,Merger Pursuant to Chapter 14, Article 8 of the Tiburon Town Code. Owners: Lucy O'Brien Trust; Trustee: William O'Brien) , CONTINUE TO OCTOBER 6, 1993 D. COUNCIL. COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE ORAL REPORTS . MARIN ECONOMIC COMMISSION Councilmember Thompson urged all members to attend, Mayor Friedman, Vice-Mayor Nygren and he will attend this meeting on September 28, . CAL/TRANS MEDIAN MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Councilmember Thompson will contact CAL/TRANS to determine if they would be willing to pay the Town to do their maintenance work along Tiburon Blvd. . HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION ASSISTANCE - Landscaping ~ Councilmember Thompson asked the Council if they would approve of the Town making loans to homeowner associations for landscaping improvements; Town Attorney to determine if this would be a proper use of Town funds, and how the Town might pursue repayment in case of default. TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #986 9/14/93 ' 4 i . MOSOUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Vice-Mayor Nygren asked Council to make a formal request for an update and report on cUrrent District activities; listing frequency and ~e in Tiburon; identifying expenses , and costs for Tibuyon. The Town Manager stated he has aireac~ontacted the District; noted their primary emphasis in the past has been near Safeway and the Railroad Marsh. H. COMMUNICATIONS 6. . , Draft Ltr, to San Francisco Board of Supervisors Supporting No Smoking Ordinance (Vice-Mayor Nygren) . . '. , . .' '. '.' . Special Event Permit ApPlication (Tib /Bel Library Family Picnic On-Site. October ' 9, 19?3) . " 7. ,"/ .f..... ,.,',,, " .::;:} ". ',.,'." 8, LCOTPOA Minutes, 8/31/93 - Information Only I. STAFF AND TOWN MANAGER REPORTS J. ADJOURNMENT ~ ~ There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Friedman adjourned the meeting at 10:30 P.M. sine die. ( ~.'~~._ (2 MAYOR MICHAEL FRIEDMAN ATTEST: ERK ~ ~- TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #986 9/14/93 5