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1. Memo - Dan Watrous - Previously Approved Signs for 1599 Tiburon Blvd.
Agendas & Minutes
2. Minutes - Planning Commission - January 25, 2012
3. Action Minutes - Planning Commission - February 22, 2012
4. Agenda - Planning Commission - February 22, 2012
5. Agenda - Heritage & Arts Commission - February 28, 2012
6. Meeting Cancellation - Design Review Board - March 1, 2012
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 14, 2012
To: Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Daniel M. Watrous, Planning Manager
Subject: Previously Approved Signs for 1599 Tiburon Boulevard
A C6uncilmember has requested information on previously approved signs for the commercial
building located at 1599 Tiburon Boulevard, currently approved for operation for CVS/pharmacy.
I have attached copies of the plans and photographs that are on file for this property, which show
signs that were previously approved at this location for Bon Appetit, Safeway, Bell Market and
Delano's IGA Market.
Attachments:
1. Photo of Bon Appetit sign taken 10/11/90
2. Safeway sign approved 3/18/93
3. Bell Markets sign approved 7/17/97
4. Photo of approved Bell Markets sign
5. Bell Markets freestanding sign approved 7/30/97
6. Bell Markets freestanding sign approved 4/2/98
Delano ,s IGA Market sign approved 4/19/07 (with photo of Bell Markets sign)
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES NO. 1016
January 25, 2012
Regular Meeting
Town of Tiburon Council Chambers
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair Corcoran called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Chair Corcoran, Commissioners Kunzweiler, Weller and Welner
Absent: Vice-Chair Tollini
Staff Present: Planning Manager Watrous, Director of Community Development Anderson and
Minutes Clerk Levison
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
Planning Manager Watrous welcomed Commissioner Jon Welner. He noted that the Commission
had no items scheduled for the February 2nd meeting and reported the following Town Council
agenda items:
• February 1 - Trestle Glen Circle Precise Development Plan
• February 15 - Alta Robles project
• March 7 - Tiburon Library Expansion project
He requested that a member of the Commission be present at the February 1St and 15th meetings
to answer any questions that the Council may have.
Commissioner Weller volunteered to attend the Trestle Glen Circle hearing but noted that he was
not present for the Commission's Alta Robles hearing.
Planning Manager Watrous noted this would also be the last meeting of Minutes Clerk Levison
and thanked her for her service to the Town.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 14 CECILIA COURT: FILE #31103; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DENYING
A REQUEST TO AMEND THE TIBURON HIGHLANDS PRECISE PLAN (PD
#15) TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA FOR LOT 7; FILE #31003;
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JANUARY 25. 2012 MINUTES NO. 1016 PAGE 1
David and Dipanwita Reis, Owners; Greg LeDoux, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel No.
034-360-30 (Continued from January 11,2012)
Planning Manager Watrous introduced the item and noted that the applicant wished to address
the Commission.
David Reis, applicant, read from the draft resolution denying the application, specifically as it
stated that the project was inconsistent with the intent of the Tiburon Highlands Precise Plan. He
noted that the draft resolution approving the application in the previous Commission packet drew
exactly the opposite conclusion and that the current staff report contained no discussion to the
contrary. He summarized the positive aspects of the project described in the previous staff report,
and also noted that the proposed project would not alter the existing visual mass and bulk of the
home, nor its relationship to the physical characteristics of the site. He disagreed with statements
from the previous hearing that indicated that homes in this subdivision have a history of coming
forward with similar applications every few years, stating that he could find no example of any
request on record to increase the maximum allowable floor area. He did not feel that approval of
the application would set any relevant precedent, as no other homes subject to this size limitation
could increase the square footage without also changing the mass and bulk.
Mr. Reis said that during the time he rented this home, the tandem garage had been converted
into a guest room. He said that it was only during closing on the purchase of the home that he
learned that it was an illegal room and that he could either delay the sale or reconvert the space
into a garage. He asked the Commission to keep in mind that evaluating a neighborhood of
established homes for consistency is far different from the setting of an arbitrary square footage
to non-existent homes. He asked the Commission to reconsider its decision to deny the
application.
Chair Corcoran opened the public hearing and, seeing no speakers, immediately closed the
public hearing.
Commissioner Weller and Planning Manager Watrous confirmed that the Commission had the
ability to modify the project as proposed, if so inclined. Mr. Watrous noted that the action would
be to direct staff to return with a resolution recommending approval of the project, as amended.
He also noted that it would be most appropriate for Commissioner Welner, who was not present
at the last hearing, to abstain from any action on the item.
Commissioner Kunzweiler said this remained a straightforward issue in his mind; this home is
subject to a long-established precise plan that came about after years of careful negotiation and
compromise. He recognized that 23 years had passed since then and that things certainly change
in that period of time, but maintained that a change in family dynamics and typical use of space
are not the basis of findings.
Chair Corcoran said that the applicant had previously presented a very compelling personal story
about his attachment to the home. Despite this, Chair Corcoran explained that the Commission's
job is to interpret the agreements negotiated and guidelines established in the past and the simple
passage of time is not sufficient rationale to do otherwise. He acknowledged that the tandem
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JANUARY 25, 2012 MINUTES NO. 1016 PAGE 2
garage seemed to be poorly configured in terms of garage space, that the applicant did the right
thing by removing the living space, and that the applicant now seems to be punished for acting
appropriately. He said that the Commission discussed this at the previous hearing and ultimately
felt that there was not sufficient reason to alter a development agreement.
Commissioner Weller said that he read the staff reports, both current and historic, examined the
plans and generally concurred with the decision of the Commission. He did not see how the
Commission could bend the law to suit individual circumstance on such a controversial and
heavily negotiated issue. He requested clarification on whether the application was inconsistent
with the provisions and intent of the development agreement or precise plan. Community
Development Director Anderson said that intent is always difficult to project backwards, but that
the request was clearly inconsistent with the provisions of the precise plan in the same way it
was with the development agreement. Commission Kunzweiler suggested and the Commission
supported dropping the word "agreement" from the resolution.
Commissioner Weller said that those called upon to make decisions are often bound by laws that
may differ from their personal desires and beliefs. He said that whatever the personal feelings of
the Commission, they are bound by the actions of their predecessors.
Commissioner Welner said that he would abstain from the item but requested clarification on
whether the floor area limitation applies to basement space. Mr. Anderson explained that the
floor area ratio was not established at the time of the development agreement and so the floor
area limitation in this case applies to all habitable space.
The Commission directed staff to modify the resolution as follows:
• Delete "the intentions of on the third line of 1(c).
ACTION: It was M/S (Weller/Kunzweiler) to adopt the resolution denying the application, as
amended. Vote: 3-0-1 (Weiner abstained).
2. 215 BLACKFIELD DRIVE: REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
KOL SHOFAR SYNAGOGUE AND APPURTENANT DAY SCHOOL; File
#10404; Assessor's Parcel No. 038-351-34
Planning Manager Watrous presented the staff report, stating that on February 21, 2007, the
Town Council approved on appeal a conditional use permit to remodel and expand the facilities
and operations of the existing synagogue (Congregation Kol Shofar) and private day school uses
on property located at 215 Blackfield Drive. The application was ultimately approved and
included a provision for periodic review by the Planning Commission, of which this is the
second.
Mr. Watrous referred to the staff report for full details on all conditions of approval, but
described the following in further detail:
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -.JANUARY 25, 2012 MINUTES NO. 1016 PAGE 3
Landscape improvements - At the March 23, 2011 meeting, the Town received
complaints from neighboring property owners about the maintenance of landscaping on
the site, including concerns about dead or dying plants. CKS representatives indicated at
that time that they had contracted with a landscape and maintenance contractor for the
purpose of removing and replanting dead and failing plants, and had also requested a
proposal for cleanup of fallen debris and weed management along Via Los Altos. Staff
has visually inspected the site and found that although most of the landscaping has been
kept in good condition, there are portions of the site where the vegetation is dead, in poor
condition, or sparse.
Red curbs - red curbs have been painted at the required locations. Several nearby
property owners have complained that the extent of the red curbs has substantially limited
the amount of on-street parking available to residents and their guests. At last year's
meeting, the Commission directed CKS to work with staff and the owner at 201
Blackfield Drive regarding elimination of most or all red curb striping in front of his
home. Staff has had discussions with CKS representatives about eliminating most or all
red curbs covered by the CUP. Staff informed CKS that the red curbing was a CEQA
mitigation measure contained in the certified EIR and would need to be reviewed from an
environmental impact standpoint prior to substantial relaxation or elimination if this
requirements.
Mr. Watrous referred to the monitoring report, which took place unannounced during the most
recent High Holy Days services. He said that the Town received complaints regarding signage
issues and also noted those summarized by the monitoring consultant. By and large, however, he
said that the report indicated that CKS was in compliance with the conditions of approval and
appeared to have improved over the 2010 High Holy Days services.
Mr. Watrous said that at the March 23, 2011 meeting, the Commission acknowledged the
difficulty in conducting Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) meetings, particularly due to
the lack of officially "selected" neighborhood representatives. He stated that the Commission
chose not to modify this condition of approval at that time, but instead encouraged more
.informed participation for the committee and hoped that email and direct mail communications
from the applicants could be very helpful in encourages residents to do so.
Staff concluded that that the synagogue and day school uses appeared to be operating in
substantial compliance with the conditions of approval of the conditional use permit. Staff noted
that there was room for improvement with regards to parking and traffic control during larger
events. Staff also believed that CKS needed to make better efforts to properly maintain all
landscaping and vegetation on the site. Staff recommended that the Commission take public
comments and provide staff with direction for areas of improvements and any modifications, if
any, requested at this time.
The applicant declined to make comment at this time.
Chair Corcoran opened the public hearing.
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Jerry Thayer said that he has been actively involved in the CKS approval process from the
beginning. He noted that he testified the prior year as to the substantial parking overload in the
Bel Air neighborhood. He conceded that the overflow lessened over the prior year, but said that
it was still substantial and enough to impede normal neighborhood functioning. Regarding the
NAC, he said that he distributed a letter throughout the neighborhood volunteering to act as a
representative, but there is no mechanism for official selection. Barring any objection, he said
that he would continue to offer his services in a volunteer capacity.
Logan Boles called the Commission's attention to his late mail submission. He said that he could
personally forgive many of the smaller issues associated with CKS, but that parking and traffic
during High Holy Days is untenable. He said that CKS failed to employ traffic monitors and
temporary "no parking" signs in an effective way. He also noted that during High Holy Days
services, CKS installed a temporary banner over its main sign, but it was visually obstructed and
essentially ineffective for infrequent visitors to CKS. He said that he witnessed a number of
unsafe traffic maneuvers during the event. He asked that CKS make better attempts to honor the
provisions of the CUP and, if not, he asked who he reports issues to, and what the consequences
of non-compliance would be.
Karen Hirsch, CKS Board President, said that she appreciated the comments of Mr. Thayer and
Mr. Bowles regarding additional traffic two days a year, but said that CKS has been in
compliance with the conditions of its use permit.
Commissioner Kunzweiler asked Ms. Hirsch her perspective on the traffic-monitoring program
in place.
Bruce Raful, representing CKS, said that they installed the temporary signs as mandated in the
CUP. He said that they also had traffic monitors at each parking lot as well as the intersections of
Karen Way and Blackfield Drive and Via Los Altos and Blackfield Drive, but acknowledged that
they are difficult to see during evening services. He said that he was told by the Chief of Police
that the temporary "no parking" signs are not enforceable by the Police Department. He also
noted that a number of attendees were not regular CKS members without tickets, and therefore
have not received the extensive information that its regular congregants have.
Chair Corcoran asked whether CKS could work with staff and the Police Department on a
method to enforce temporary parking restrictions. Mr. Watrous explained that while the Police
Department has some ability to enforce the requirements of a CUP, it cannot issue citations on
non-municipal parking violations. He noted that the requirement is only for CKS to install
signage; it is not technically a violation of the permit if people choose to park where it says "no
parking."
Commissioner Welner said that the neighbors' points may be valid, but not necessarily the fault
of CKS.
Commissioner Weller noted that "no parking" signs installed consistent with the municipal
ordinance would have to apply to everyone, including Mr. Thayer. He felt that the issue was that
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CKS had failed to exercise enough moral suasion in encouraging attendees to alter their parking
behavior.
In response to Mr. Bowles, Commissioner Kunzweiler explained that if CKS fails to follow the
steps and take the actions required under the CUP, the consequence could be that the
Commission alters the CUP in a way that makes a different point.
Nancy Drapin, CKS Executive Director, explained that the High Holy Days ticketing and
notification process begins in June. She said that this year each attendee was assigned to one of
eight specific parking lots, each with its own monitor, and received notification of such many
times over prior to the event.
Commissioner Welner asked how CKS felt about the NAC process thus far. Ms. Drapin said that
NAC has assigned a neighborhood liaison and utilizes a neighborhood email list, which is
generally obtained from Town staff.
Chair Corcoran closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kunzweiler said the Commission took no action on the NAC issue last year. He
wondered whether they could look to homeowners' associations in the surrounding
neighborhood for a more structured membership. Mr. Watrous explained that some, but not all,
neighborhoods have associations, with some more active than others.
Mr. Anderson recommended that, in terms of parking, the current requirement may be
inadequate and that a simple solution may be to require the applicant to set out additional "no
parking": signs.
Commissioner Kunzweiler said that the initial permit process was both complicated and lengthy,
and it is commendable that they have come this far. He recommended that CKS increase the
number of "no parking" signs during larger events and that extra diligence be applied to the role
of monitors. He said that consequences have to reside in the CUP and if there are too many
complaints, there. may be a need to modify the CUP. While he appreciated Mr. Thayer's offer, he
did not believe it entirely appropriate for a committee to be led by a volunteer on the simple basis
that no one else objected. He suggested that CKS reach out to local neighborhood associations
and remind them that they had requested this opportunity for input. Failing that, he felt that CKS
should continue with its e-mail notifications and allow for reestablishment of the NAC when a
broader set of participants is willing and able. He concluded that CKS was in substantial
compliance with the conditions of its use permit, but agreed with recommendations to tighten up
the traffic and parking compliance.
Commissioner Weller noted that while he was not present during the Commission or Design
Review Board's review of the CKS project, he did follow the matter closely. He agreed that CKS
is in substantial compliance with its conditional use permit. With regard to the NAC, he felt that
the blame lay with both CKS and the community, but that it is Kol Shofar's obligation to
encourage more interaction. He said that some formal process of calling for community meetings
is in order. He suggested a recommendation or condition requiring CKS to call just such a
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community meeting (and encourage attendance) prior to High Holy Days services in order to
discuss the issues and solicit suggestions. He tended to agree that non-congregants are likely
creating the bulk of the issue by making unpermitted U-turns, which he thought would likely be
alleviated by an increased physical presence. He felt that the landscaping on the site had been
properly cleaned up.
Commissioner Welner disclosed that he is a volunteer on the Osher JCC Board, which leases the
preschool space at CKS, but said that this is not a relationship that requires him to recuse himself
from this item. He too found CKS to be in substantial compliance with the use permit. He that
said he would like to see the congregation make greater attempts in the area of neighborhood
participation, adding that resigning communication to only e-mails is not in the spirit of the CUP.
He encouraged CKS to hold a community meeting and see who comes, as this would be a useful
tool to improve communication. He also encouraged CKS to work with staff on a method to post
enforceable "no parking" signs during larger events.
Chair Corcoran said the current discussion was vastly different from that when the project first
came through the Design Review Board. He noted a steady improvement by CKS since approval
of the CUP, including efforts to have more parking monitors and a better lighted sign. In addition
to the traffic and parking issues already cited, he said that he observed a high incidence of U-
turns at Blackfield Drive and Via San Fernando. He recommended some sort of signage in the
area, though he noted that this would likely just force vehicles down side streets instead. He said
that it was difficult to address the issue of informing non-congregants where to park, but thought
that signage may have an effect over time. He found the current restrictions on removing red
striping to be a bit onerous and recommended discussion at some point in the future. He felt that
the Council intended the NAC as a mechanism to allow for neighbors to have a voice, and that it
would in the best interests of the congregation to attempt to nurture the process. He felt the
current landscape plan to be appropriate. He asked that CKS be required to install additional
temporary "no parking" signage between Karen Way and Corte San Fernando, a "no U-turn"
sign at Via San Fernando, and to work with staff and the police on enforceability. While not
necessarily appropriate at present, he felt the Commission should be prepared to discuss
,lessening or removing the review requirement at some point.
Commissioner Kunzweiler asked that CKS consider calling an NAC meeting roughly 4 to 6
weeks prior to High Holy Days events, which would be an opportune time to receive feedback
on how to improve this year's events.
MINUTES:
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of January 11, 2012
ACTION: It was M/S (Kunzweiler/Weller) to approve the Minutes of January 11, 2012, as
submitted. Motion carried: 4-0.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
JOHN CORCORAN, CHAIRMAN
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY (ACTING)
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TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
Tiburon Planning Commission
February 22, 2012 - 7:30 PM
ACTION MINUTES
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
At 7:30
Chairman Corcoran, Vice Chair Tollini, Commissioner Kunzweiler, Commissioner Weller,
Commissioner Welner All Commissioners Present
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none
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
-OLD BUSINESS
1. 1 BLACKFIELD DRIVE, SUITE B: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
ON SALE BEER AND WINE FOR AN EXISTING CAFE/DELI (FOODNIKS);
FILE #11201;The Cove Sales Center, Inc., Owners; John Snell, Applicant;
Assessor's Parcel No. 034-212-18 [DW] Approved 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
2. CONSIDER CONCEPTUAL DRAFT REGULATIONS FOR URBAN CHICKEN
AND BEEKEEPING IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES [LT] Direction Provided to
Sta
Tiburon Planning Commission Action Minutes February 22, 2012
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3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -Regular Meeting of January 25, 2012
Adopted 5-0
ADJOURNMENT At 8:45 PM
Planning Commission Action Minutes February 22, 2012 Page 2
TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
AGENDA
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chainnan Corcoran, Vice Chair Tollini, Commissioner- Kunzweiler, Commissioner Weller,
Commissioner Welner
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
OLD BUSINESS
1 BLACKFIELD DRIVE, SUITE B: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
ON SALE BEER AND WINE FOR AN EXISTING CAFE/DELI (FOODNIKS);
FILE #11201;The Cove Sales Center, Inc., Owners; John. Snell, Applicant;
Assessor's Parcel No. 034-212-18 [DW]
NEW BUSINESS
2. CONSIDER CONCEPTUAL DRAFT REGULATIONS FOR URBAN CHICKEN
AND BEEKEEPING IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES [LT]
Tiburon Planning Commission
February 22, 2012
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Regular Meeting
Tiburon Planning Commission
February 22, 2012 - 7:30 PM
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MINUTES
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -Regular Meeting of January 25, 2012
ADJOURNMENT
Future Agenda Items
Zoning Text Amendments (TBD)
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T I B U R O N
H E R I T A G E
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Town of Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920
415-435-7373
www.tiburonheritageandarts.org
AGENDA
HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION
February 28, 2012
Town Hall Conference Room
7:00 p.m.
1.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Treasurer's Report
IV.
Minutes - February 7, 2012
V.
Artist Recruitment - Etemad
- Changes
- New Artists
VI. Old Business
a. Chapman Memorial Event - Gotz
Present Event Outline
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b. Artist Laureate Recruitment for September 2012 - Fine Tune Schedule
C. 'Artist Reception - Jim Wood - Recap
VII. New Business
a. 16th Annual Heritage Preservation Award - May 2, 2012
- Set Schedule
b. 2nd Annual Plein Air Competition
- Send out Save-the-Date Announcement to Database List - Discuss
C. Sale of Arcadia Historical Book Series - Discuss Discontinuing
VIII.
Landmarks Society Report
IX.
Announcements
X.
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting - March 27, 2012
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CANCELLATION
THE REGULAR
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
WILL BE THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING ON
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012
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DAN WATROUS, SECRETARY
February 7, 2012
TO: STATE,COUNTY AND
CITY OFFICIALS
NOTICE OF JOINT APPLICATION OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, AND SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR RECOVERY
OF COSTS OF THE MARKET REDESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE (MRTU) INITIATIVE
On January 31, 2012, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) filed a joint application with Southern California
Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (collectively, "Joint Utilities") with the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) for recovery of costs of the Market Redesign and Technology Upgrade (MRTU) initiative.
PG&E originally filed the 2010 MRTU initiative Application in February 2011 (A.11-02-011). The CPUC requested
that PG&E re-submit its original request as a joint application with the other Joint Utilities,
In this Application, PG&E restates its original request to make changes to electric rates, updated to go into effect
January 1, 2013. In the original Application, PG&E requested to recover in rates the costs associated with
complying with the mandated MRTU initiative. The inclusion of the rate recovery request was provided by CPUC
Decision 09-12-012. PG&E also proposed recovery of additional costs forecast to be incurred in the 2012 and
2013 MRTU initiatives.
The MRTU initiative, which was developed by the California Independent System Operator and approved by the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, is mandated technology that allows electricity to be bought and sold by
participants in energy markets in California. Costs presented in this application represent actual costs incurred by
PG&E in 2010 to upgrade the initially deployed system to include greater functionality, as well as costs PG&E
forecasts to incur in 2012 and 2013 for this same purpose.
The total electric revenue requirement request (the total amount PG&E is requesting to collect in rates from all
customers) is $64.9 million. PG&E requests that electric rates designed to recover this amount become effective
on January 1, 2013.
Will rates increase as a result of this application?
Yes, the approval of this application will increase electric rates by 0.55 percent in 2013, relative to current
rates. This rate change will impact bundled service customers (those customers who receive electric generation
and transmission and distribution service from PG&E) and customers who purchase electricity from other suppliers
(e.g., direct access and community choice aggregation).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
To request a copy of the application and exhibits or for more details, call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
For TDDn-TY (speech-hearing impaired), call 1-800-652-4712.
Para mas detalles Ilame al 1-800-660-6789
9T f* rg 1-800-893-9555
You may request a copy of the application and exhibits by writing to:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Joint MRTU Application
P.O. Box 7442, San Francisco, CA 94120.
THE CPUC PROCESS
The CPUC's Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) will review this application. The DRA is an independent arm
of the CPUC, created by the Legislature to represent the interests of all utility customers throughout the state and
obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. The DRA has a multi-
disciplinary staff with expertise in economics, finance, accounting and engineering. The DRA's views do not
necessarily reflect those of the CPUC. Other parties of record will also participate.
The CPUC has indicated that it will hold workshops (a more informal version of evidentiary hearings) soon after
this Application is filed. The CPUC may also hold evidentiary hearings where parties of record present their
proposals in testimony and are subject to cross-examination before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). These
hearings are open to the public, but only those who are parties of record may present evidence or cross-examine
witnesses during evidentiary hearings. Members of the public may attend, but not participate in, these hearings.
After considering all proposals and evidence presented during the hearing process, the ALJ will issue a draft
decision. When the CPUC acts on this application, it may adopt all or part of PG&E's request, amend or modify it,
or deny the application. The CPUC's final decision may be different from PG&E's application.
If you would like to learn how you can participate in this proceeding or if you have comments or questions, you
may contact the CPUC's Public Advisor as follows:
Public Advisor's Office
505 Van Ness Avenue
Room 2103
San Francisco, CA 94102
1-415-703-2074 or 1-866-849-8390 (toll free)
TTY 1-415-703-5282 or TTY 1-866-836-7825 (toll free)
E-mail to public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov
If you are writing a letter to the Public Advisor's Office, please include the name of the application to which you
are referring. All comments will be circulated to the Commissioners, the assigned Administrative Law Judge and
the Energy Division staff.
I E C 9P ~ V E
FEB 14 2012
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
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A copy of PG&E's Joint MRTU application and exhibits are also available for review at the California Public Utilities
Commission, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, and on the
CPUC's website at http:/www.cpue.ca.gov/puc.