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Home My WebLink AboutTC Min 1997-11-05 ~ ,-.., TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hennessy called the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon to order at 7:36 p,m. on Wednesday, November 5, 1997, in Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California. A. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMENlBERS: Ginalski, Hennessy, Thayer, Thompson, Wolf PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Kleinert, Town Attorney Sharp, Planning Director Anderson, Town Engineer Barmand, Town Clerk Crane B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION (If any) Mayor Hennessy said no action was taken in closed session, C. PUBLIC OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None. fI'"' D. . . . RECOGNITION OF TOWN SERVICE RANDY GREENBERG - PLANNING COMMISSION PAUL SCHRIER - PLANNING COMMISSION HAL SCHM.IDT - TOWN SOUND SYSTEMS Paul Schrier, Planning Commissioner from 1994-1997, said it was a pleasure to serve a community that "cares so much." He also gave special recognition to Commissioner Greenberg who could not be present Mayor Hennessy recognized Hal Schmidt, whom she met 20 years ago, and thanked him for his contributions to the Town through his participation in the many events and sound systems he provided Vice Mayor Thayer said it was a privilege to have served with Randy Greenberg on the Planning Commission and said that because of her efforts, and "sharp and penetrating intellect," the "stage was set" to preserve the Harroman. Property. E. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES Town Manager Kleinert said the Building Advisory Committee recommended John Kern to fill the vacancy created by Hal Edelstein's passing r- TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES # I J 26 November 5, 1997 I "'" To adopt recommendation and appoint John Kern to the Building Advisory Committee. Wolf, Seconded by Thayer Unanimous MOTION: Moved: Vote: F. None, G. 1) 2) 3) 4) COUNCIL, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR Town Council Minutes #1124, October 1, 1997; #1125, October 15, 1997 - (Approve) Acceptance of Drainage Easement - 26 Venus Court - (Adopt Resolution) Amicus Request - League of California Cities' CEQA Brief in Support of the Cit of Long Beach in Long Beach Heritage v. Board of Harbor Commissioners, et al. - (Approve) COPS 1997-98 Program - (Adopt Resolution) To Adopt Consent Calendar. Thompson, Seconded by Thayer AYES: Unanimous NOES: None ABSTAIN: Wolf(October 1 & 15 Minutes) MOTION: Moved: Vote: - H. 5) ~ UNFINISHED BUSINESS Downtown Main Street Improvements - (Receive & Discuss Timeline). Council received the timeline prepared by Staff for the initiation of the CEQA process for improvements to downtown Main Street. Town Manager Kleinert said there had been a meeting of the Mayors, Vice Mayors and Town Engineers of both Tiburon and Belvedere, in which it was agreed to go ahead with a test period for one-way on Main Street as well as a modified two-way plan. Mayor Hennessy opened the item for public discussion. Don Davis, 1 Bellevue Avenue, said the Belvedere City Council did not agree to move ahead with the [one-way] plan Don Baird, 95 Bellevue, Chair of the "Citizens Response Committee," said the group had formed after the October 15 Town Council meeting when the views they expressed "did not get recognition," He said the Committee had hired an attorney, AI Bianchi, and Environmental Planner John Roberto, as well as a traffic engineer from Walnut Creek, Charles Abrams, to represent them. Baird said they wanted a two-way system that would meet the concerns oflocal business, the residents of Corinthian Island, and the Town of Tiburon. Mayor Hennessy remarked that after two years of meetings, DKS Associates [traffic engineers] were hired at the behest of the City of Belvedere, and that the Town Council of TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES # I 176 .\/ovember 5, 1997 2 "'"' Tiburon had accepted their recommendation for one-way Main Street. This recommendation included keeping upper Main Street two-way as a result of the concerns elCpressed by residents of Corinthian Island, Ray Eder, 73 Eastview, said the Council should not go forward with the timeline, and that the group [Citizens Response Committee] wanted a reversal of the Council's previous decision regarding one-way traffic on Main Street. Steve Sears, owner of Sam's Anchor Cafe and Chamber of Commerce President, said the one-way issue had been discussed off and on for 20 years, and that everyone had had an opportunity to come to meetings regarding the latest proposal. Town Attorney Sharp cautioned everyone against talking about approval of a specific plan since a plan would not be final until it had gone through CEQA and the EIR process. Planning Director Anderson added that CEQA required looking at alternatives, as well. Dan Harris, Attorney with the Bianchi firm, encouraged the Council to meet with the Citizens Response Committee and to take no action on the timeline. r- Bob Trieber, merchant on Main Street, presented a petition signed by 70% of the merchants who said they opposed a one-way street. Mayor Hennessy closed the public hearing, Council deferred further action on any of the topics raised, such as adding members to the Traffic Subcommittee, until the matter was agendized and the new Council seated. J. PUBLIC HEARING MOTION: To move Item No. 12 up on the agenda. Moved: Thompson, Seconded by Thayer Vote: Unanimous 12) Appeal of Design Review Board Decision Re: Denial of Application for Construction of new Single-Family Dwelling at 2225 Vistazo East, AP#59-091-55; Applicant/Appellant Tom Frankovich, 586 Virginia Drive, Tiburon - (Request for Continuance by Applicant/ Appellant). MOTION: To continue the hearing of the appeal to the January 21, 1998 Town Council meeting. Hennessy, Seconded by Thompson Unanimous Moved: Vote: - I. 6) UNFINISHED BUSINESS RUSD Amended Agreement & Property Transfer - (Status Report & Possible Revisions - TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES # 1126 November 5, 1997 3 . I" Councilmember Ginalski), P,Ianning Director Anderson said the School Board had asked for additional changes which he had reviewed with the Town Attorney. Anderson thought the outstanding items could be resolved by the next board meeting. Council directed Anderson to proceed with the discussions, I. NEW BUSINESS 8) "America Recycles Day" - Belvedere/Tiburon Recycling Committee - (Consider Committee's Recommendations). Chair Polly Smith gave a brief report, followed by a discussion of proposed recycling recommendations to be implemented by the Town ofTiburon, Town Manager Kleinert said he would meet with Recycling Committee member Romney Fennel and Public Works Superintendent Iacopi to discuss the recommendations, 7) Approval of Parcel Map for 2-Lot Split - (1155 Tiburon Boulevard, Town ofTiburon, Owner/Applicant). r- Planning Director Anderson recommended approval so that the Town could move ahead with the purchase by Reed Union School District. MOTION: To approve the parcel map and proceed with the lot split at 1155 Tiburon Boulevard.- Thompson, Seconded by Wolf Unanimous Moved: Vote: 9) Replacement ofDowntownlMain Street Gas Lights and Plaza Tree - (Consider Recommendations by Public Works Department). Public Works Superintendent Iacopi said the new fixtures would be virtually maintenance-free, and that the old gas lights could be shut off to avoid further problems with leaks. Superintendent Iacopi also said he would remove some of the bricks being around a tree on the plaza that was raising the sidewalk; but if not, the tree would have to be removed. 10) Belveron Mini Park Landscaping - (Consider Parks & Open Space Commission Recommendations). Planning Director Anderson said the Commission recommended some screening for the pump station, removal of the dilapidated play equipment, and the installation of a new bench. .- TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES # 1126 November 5, 1997 4 .r--. MOTION: Moved: . Vote: To adopt the recommendations of the Parks & Open Space Commission for Belveron Mini Park Landscaping. Thayer, Seconded by Thompson Unanimous 11) Upper Raccoon Lane Improvements - (Authorize Retaining Wall Installation at Cui de Sac), Councilmember Ginalski recused himself. Town Engineer Barmaid said a slough wall was needed to prevent further sliding and that a bid had been received from a contractor to perform the work for $22,600. Council discussed funding the project from gas tax funds, capital outlay reserves, or streets and drainage funds. MOTION: Moved: Vote: To proceed with building the retaining wall on Raccoon Lane. Thompson, Seconded by Thayer Unanimous J. PUBLIC HEARING 13) Ordinance Re: 4305, 4315, 4325 & 4365 Paradise Drive: Town-Initiated Prezoning of Properties to R-1 Zoning District; File No. R97-01; Owners, Slucky, Eiles, Nelson & Wilkerson; AP Nos. 38-291-14, 16,3 I & 33 - (Second Reading and Adoption). - Mayor Hennessy opened and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Moved: Vote: To read Ordinance by Title only. Wolf, Seconded by Thompson Unanimous Mayqr Hennessy read, "An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon Prezoning Property Located at 4305, 4315, 4325, and 4365 Paradise Drive to the R-1 Zoning District; Assessor Parcel Nos, 38-291-14,16,31 & 33." MOTION: Moved: Vote: To adopt above Ordinance,' Thompson, Seconded by Thayer Ginalski, Hennessy, Thayer, Thompson, Wolf K. COMMUNICATIONS 14) Marin County Transportation Improvements - (Transportation Steering Committee Update and City Managers' Association Recommendations), Town Manager Kleinert said the cities were collectively looking for solutions to the traffic problems and funding of proposed transportation improvements. He said a study was being done to determine the viability of a transportation sales tax on the November 1998 ballot. - TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES # 1126 November 5. 1997 5 /"' Kleinert said some of the City Managers proposed directing some of the tax doIlars to local agencies to repair their streets. Town Manager Kleinert said another option under study was a Bay Area or regional sales tax in the year 2000. 15) Statewide Smoke-Free Legislation - (January I, 1998 Deadline for Bars & Cocktail Lounges). Town Manager Kleinert pointed out the new ban on smoking in bars which would go into effect on January 1, 1998. He said the Town would not perform pro-active enforcement per the current policy unless complaints were received. L. STAFF & TOWN MANAGER REPORTS 16) Applications for Town Commissions, Boards & Committees - (Status Report). Town Manager Kleinert noted that 14 applications had been received for the Planning Commission, r- Town Attorney Sharp said he had received a telephone call from the Brekhus law firm and would accept service ofa complaint on behalf of the Council and Councilmembers as a result of the Fingerhut appeal. Mayor Hennessy noted that the Holiday Boutique was a big success and that Joan Miranda had done a phenomenal job. M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town ofTiburon, Mayor Hennessy adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m., to a special meeting [swearing-in ceremony] on November 17,1997. CV:AW~r THERESE M. NNESSY, YOR DIANE L. CRANE, TOWN CLERK /'"' TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES # 1126 November 5, 1997 6