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TIBURON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING-7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councilmember Fredericks,Councilmember Kulik,Councilmember Thier,Vice Mayor O'Donnell,Ailayor
Fraser
INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS&COMMISSIONS
(Planning Commission-One vacancy for Tiburon appointee)
• Kristina Wollan
• Melvyn Mark
ADJOURNMENT-to regular meting
REGULAR MEETING-7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councifinember_ Fredericks,Councilmember Kulik,Councilmember Thier,Vice Mayor O'Donnell, Mayor
Fraser
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION IF ANY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to address the Town Council on subjects not on the agenda may do so at this time.
Please note however, that the Town Council is not able to undertake extended discussion or action on
items not on the agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to the appropriate Commission,Board,
Committee or staff.for consideration or placed on a future Town Council meeting agenda. Please limit
your comments to three (3)minutes.
RECOGNITION OF TOWN SERVICES
0 Lou Weller: Design Review Board(2010-2011) and Planning Commission (2011-20.17)
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by one motion of the Town Council unless a request
is made by a member of the Town. Council,public or staff to remove an item for separate discussion and
consideration. If you wish to speak on a Consent Calendar item, please seek recognition by the Mayor
and do so at this time.
CC-1. Town Council Minutes - Adopt minutes of October 18, 2017 special and regular meetings
(Town Clerk Stefani)
CC-2. Town Council Minutes - Adopt minutes of November 1, 2017 special and regular meetings
(Town Clerk Stefani)
ACTION ITEMS
AI-1. Appointments to Town Board and Commissions - Consider making appointment to Planning
Commission (Town Clerk Stefani)
AI-2. Town Council Committee Appointments - Consider making appointments to two Marin
County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers Ad Hoc Committees (Town Clerk Stefani)
AI-3. Hawthorne Utility Assessment District - Consider adoption of Mitigated Negative
Declaration and approval of the Preliminary Engineers Report (Department of Public Works)
TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
WEEKLY DIGESTS
• Town Council Weekly Digests-November 3&t 10,2017
ADJOURNMENT
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 Town Cleric at (415) 435-
7377. 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 agenda reports and supporting data are available for vie,,ving and
inspection at Town Hall and at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library located adjacent to
Town Hall. Agendas and minutes are posted. on the Town's website,
www.townoftiburon.org.
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 send 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.
Requests should.be sent to the Office of.the Town Clerk at the above address.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings provide the general public and interested parties an opportunity to
Provide testimony on these items. If you challenge any proposed action(s) in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the
Public Hearing(s) described later in this agenda, or in written correspondence
delivered to the Town Council at,or prior to, the Public Hearing(s).
TIMING OF ITEMS ON AGENDA
While the Town Council attempts to hear all items in order as stated on the agenda,
it reserves the right to take items out of order. No set times are assigned to items
appearing on the Town Council agenda.
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NAME: Kristina Wollan
MAILING ADDRESS: 12 Apollo Road, Tiburon CA
E-mail address (optional): kwollan _gmail.com
TELEPHONE: Home: 415-533-9859 Work: 415-395-4950 Fax No.
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. (if applicable) Belveron East Home Owners Association
(Board member 5 years)
TIBURON RESIDENT: (Years) 6 years DATE SUBMITTED: 11/6/17
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I am interested primarily in serving on the Planning Commission due to my deep background and experience
in the world of real estate (mostly commercial but also residential), and strong desire to help maintain and/or
improve the wonderful and unique qualities of Tiburon. Many of these qualities, which have inspired and
drawn so many of us here to raise our families and make new connections, are affected and/or influenced by
the Town's land use regulations. I spent a lot time studying the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance when we rebuilt
our home here five years ago, and respect the ideas and vision contained therein. I believe in adhering to its
guidance, and making common sense amendments if and when they are sensible, supported by a majority of
the Town's residents and elected/appointed leaders, and aim to strengthen and create greater, healthier, and
more fluid connections with and across our community.
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I've lived in the Bay Area since 1998, and moved to Tiburon 6 years ago with my husband and two
young daughters who are now in 151 and 41h grade at Reed/Bel Aire. Professionally, I've spent 13 years at
Jones Lang LaSalle, one of the world's largest commercial real estate firms. I am currently a Senior Vice
President at JLL advising real estate owners/investors such aspensionfunds, corporations, private
developers, institutional advisors, lenders, etc. During this time, I've dealt with land use and zoning issues
between owners and various Bay Area counties and cities. I believe the combination of my professional
background, my direct experience building a new home in Tiburon, and my strong interest in city planning
and zoning, real estate, and smart design will help me provide a thoughtful perspective on the issues that
come before the Planning Commission. I continue to serve on the board of my local homeowners association
(5 years) with an eye toward improving our local neighborhood for its residents, and look forward to having a
positive impact on our greater Tiburon community working alongside the Town Council via the Planning
Commission. For more details on my work experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-wollan/
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TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMISSION, BOARD & COMMITTEE
APPLICATION
The Town Council considers appointments to its various Town commissions,
boards and committee throughout the year due to term expirations and unforeseen
vacancies. In its effort to broaden participation by local residents in Tiburon's local
governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your interest in
serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both sides of this form and
returning it to Town Hall. Copies will be forwarded to the Town Council and
informal applicant/Council interviews are scheduled periodically during theyear.
Your application will also remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Lea Stefani
Town Clerk
AREAS OF INTEREST
Indicate l our Area(s)of Interest in Numerical Order
(0 Being the Greatest Interest)
I PLANNING 6 PARKS, OPEN SPACE &TRAILS
3 DESIGN REVIEW 5 RECREATION
HERITAGE & ARTS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
2 LIBRARY COMMISSION ON AGING
4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING OTHER
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Kristina C. Wollan
12 Apollo Road,Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 533 9859 1 kwollan@gmail.com I www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-wollan
SUMMARY
Accomplished, results-oriented team leader with 16+years of capital markets and investment management
experience with primary focus on executing sell-side transactions across industries including commercial real estate
(office, retail and hotel), building products and materials, aerospace and defense, and consumer goods. Effective
communicator adept at building authentic, lasting relationships with clients, partners, and management teams.
Enthusiastic,creative problem-solver that thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments where maintaining
the big picture is as important as managing the details.
PROFESSIONAL ExPERIENCE
Jones Lang LaSalle,Inc.(JLL) 2015-present
Senior Vice President,Director,Capital Markets(San Francisco)
• Current responsibilities include:sourcing and executing on new business development initiatives;overseeing
the deal pipeline and development of all marketing materials,offering memoranda and underwriting;
collaborating with national marketing and PR team to drive global awareness of team's accomplishments;
overseeing all operational elements of the Bay Area platform;and strategically growing the Bay Area Capital
Markets team and platform. Also currently serve as the Director of Programming for the firm's Northwest
Women's Business Network. .
Harris Williams&Co. 2004-2006
Senior Associate,M&A Advisory(San Francisco)
• Managed all aspects of executing middle market sell-side transactions across multiple industries, including
Aerospace/Defense, Building Products and Materials,Consumer Products, and Specialty Distribution.Sourced
and pitched new business opportunities, performed due diligence, developed Confidential Information
Memoranda,identified and marketed to potential corporate and private equity buyers,counseled management
teams,evaluated offers, and negotiated purchase agreement terms and conditions. Completed over$240
million in transactions of both family-and private equity-owned businesses.
Goldman Sachs&Co./Whitehall Funds 2003
Summer Associate,Real Estate Principal Investment Area(Dallas)
• Focused on developing and structuring potential new operating partnerships, refinancing the debt on a 5-star
beachfront resort in Mexico, and analyzing various acquisition/disposition opportunities across the Funds'$3
billion hospitality portfolio.
Jones Lang LaSalle,Inc. 1992-2002
Vice President(San Francisco,Los Angeles,Chicago)
• Managed and executed commercial real estate transactions valued at over$1.1 billion.Structured and negotiated
deal terms and contract points, and consistently achieved premiums to asset valuations. Notable successes
include the sale of Citicorp Center in San Francisco, U.S. Bank Centre in Seattle, Fox Plaza in Century City, and San
Diego Tech Center.
• Prepared client proposals,strategic plans, budget reviews and valuations for the firm's$1.6 billion retail
portfolio. Developed and implemented short and long-term strategic plans for a 4.5-million square foot
regional mall portfolio in the western U.S.;worked with city councils and planning commissions in securing
redevelopment rights and tax incentives.
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• Developed and managed long-term strategic alliances with clients, advising on all of their real estate occupancy
needs. Key clients:Sybase, Inc. (2.4 million s.f.global real estate portfolio; managed 20+brokers globally working
to dispose of 600,000 s.f.of space); and Cisco Systems(worked to dispose of one million s.f.of space in Silicon
Valley; performed portfolio valuations and led weekly progress and strategy meetings).
• Managed entire new business development process including strategic evaluation of projects and client
requirements/expectations,writing and producing pitch books and presenting proposals to potential clients.
• Recruited, managed and reviewed a team of associates and analysts in the execution of all projects including the
strategic advisory,financing and disposition of assets.
• Helped design and build Jones Lang LaSalle's proprietary 5,000+investor database.
• Awarded Jones Lang LaSalle Club(awarded to worldwide top performers).
EDUCATION
University of California at Berkeley,Haas School of Business Berkeley,CA
• Masters of Business Administration,2003. Team won first place in the University of Texas at Austin Real
Estate Finance Challenge. Member of Berkeley Real Estate Club, Urban Land Institute, Haas Finance Club,
Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum,and Wine Club.
Northwestern University Evanston,IL
• Bachelor of Arts, 1992. Double major in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences(honors program)and
Political Science.
OTHER
• Enjoy photography, running, skiing,travel, architecture and design,and spending time with family.
• Board member(5 years)of Belveron East Homeowners Association.
• Active volunteer in the Reed School District.
• During eight year break from my professional career to focus on family, acted as co-general contractor on the
complete teardown and new construction of our single-family home in Tiburon(first time renovation project).
Managed all aspects of the project,interfaced with Tiburon planning and building departments, and assuaged
any/all neighborhood concerns before and during the process.
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PERSOIVIL DATA ,
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NAME: Melvyn Mark
MAILING ADDRESS: 2236 Mar East, Tiburon, Ca 94920
E-mail address (optional): mmark3535@outlook.com
TELEPHONE: Home: 415-789-8612 Work: 415-519-8710 Fax No.
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. (if applicable)
TIBURON RESIDENT: (Years)21 years DATE SUBMITTED: October 27,2017
REASONS AOR SELE+�TI1rG
YO,IIR1REAS``OI' f1YTEREST. .
i After more than 50 years of a highly personal and sophisticated law practice,including major real estate matters,I have the temperament,judgment,
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knowledge and skill to deal successfully with the challenging real estate related issues facing the Planning Commission.
The offer of volunteer services reflects my commitment and respect for the years of services of Tiburon volunteers
in this incredible community. The Town residents are entitled to a prompt,fair and competent hearing and resolution
of their issues.
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A�'PLIG�AAE QZIMAMIYS
Chairman, Kent Woodlands Architectural Committee
Past President, Kent Woodlands Home Owner's Association
Past President and Director of The Herbst Foundation
Past President and Director of the Olympic Club Foundation
Past President and Director of the Edward M. Nagel Foundation
Invited Member into both ACREL and ACTEC, premier professional associations
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TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMISSION, BOARD & COMMITTEE
APPLICATION
The Town Council considers appointments to its various Town commissions,
boards and committee throughout the year due to term expirations and unfol eseeu
vacancies.In its effort to broaden participation by local residents in Tiburon's local
governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your interest in
serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both sides of this form and
returning it to Town Hall. Copies will be fowarded to the Town Council and
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informal applicant/Council interviews are scheduled periodically during the year.
Your application will also remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1)year.
Thank you.for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Lea Stefani
Town Clerk
AREAS CIT INTEREST
Indicate Your Area(s)of Interest in Numerical Order
(#'I Being the Greatest Interest)
X PLANNING PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS
DESIGN REVIEW RECREATION
HERITAGE & ARTS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
LIBRARY COMMISSION ON AGING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OTHER
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TOWN COUNCIL
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING —6:30 P.M.
CAober 18, 2017, t e Council held a special meeting as follows:
T RDER
Councilmember Fredericks, Councilmember Kulik,Councilmember Thier,Vice Mayor O'Donnell,
Mayor Fraser
CLOSED SESSION
1) Conference with LegZal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of
Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 Potential Case)
ADJOURNMENT—to rel4ular meeting
REGULAR MEETING — 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Fraser called the special meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard,Tiburon,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, O'Donnell, Thier
PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Chanis, Town Attorney Stock, Chief
of Police Cronin, Director of Community
Development Anderson.. Associate Engineer
Lashkevich, Town Clerk Stefani
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Patricia Woeber, Bartel Court, asked the Town Council to bring goats to Tiburon for vegetation
management and fire prevention.
Bahram Seyedin-Noor,Hawthorne Drive,spoke about the Hawthorne Undergrounding District and
urged the Town Council to scrutinize the Preliminary Engineer's Report to find a price that will
make the project affordable to the community.
Tovim Council Minutes 421-2017 DRAFT Octobei•18, 2017 Page I
Ken Wyle, Hilary Drive, echoed Mr. Seyedin-Noor's comments, asked the Council to urge Pacific
Gas & Electric to be more cooperative during future undergrounding projects, and spoke about the
safety factors of undergrounding to consider.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-1. Town Council Minutes — Adopt minutes of October 4, 2017 special and regular
meetings (Town Clerk Stefani)
CC-2. Resolution — Adopt Tiburon Chamber of Commerce Business Citizen of the Year
Resolution (Town Clerk Stefani)
CC-3. Special Vacancy on Planning Commission — Announce special vacancy on the
Planning Commission (Town Clerk Stefani)
CC-4. Mayor's Proclamation — Authorize Mayor's Proclamation in honor of Tiburon
Peninsula Little League All Star 2017 teams (Mayor Fraser)
CC-5. Run for Reed Schools Special Event Permit— Consider approval of revised Special
Event Permit with new date (Department of Administrative Services)
MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Items 1-5, as written.
Moved: Thier, seconded by Fredericks
VOTE: AYES: Unanimous
PRESENTATION
P-1. Tiburon Peninsula Little League All Stars — Congratulate the local All-Star teams,
their coaches, and the Tiburon Peninsula Little League President on a winning season
Mayor Fraser congratulated the Tiburon Peninsula Little League All-Star teams on a great season,for
their diligence and hard work bringing a victory to Tiburon, and for being outstanding
representatives of the community. He presented the president and coaches of both all-star teams a
proclamation, and the players with souvenir bats to commemorate their winning season.
ACTION ITEMS
AI-1. Town Special Event—Consider fund allocation to a"l'iburon holiday festival and closure
of Ark Row in December 2017 (Department of Administrative Services)
Town Manager Chanis said the Town's prominent holiday event is the annual tree lighting festival,
sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. He said staff and the Chamber are working together this
year to expand this event into a"Festival of Lights", which will integrate the tree-lighting festival
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into a weekend event with more holiday lighting around the downtown area, and the closure of Ark
Row for a festival. He asked the Council to consider this request, and consider authorizing a$5,000
expenditure to help offset the cost of the event.
Mayor Fraser opened the floor for public comment. There was none.
The Council praised the project and thanked the Chamber of Commerce and Town staff for
proposing a unique holiday event for the community.
MOTION: Approve the Special Event Permit and allocate an additional $5,000 toward the
festival.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by O'Donnell
VOTE: AYES: Unanimous
AI-2. Bicycle,Pedestrian and Automobile Education Safety Training Program—Consider
adoption of education report and safety implementation plan for bicycle,pedestrian and
automobile safety (Department of Public Works)
Associate Engineer Lashkevich introduced the report. He said the Town Council directed the
Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission to develop an ongoing and sustainable training
program and community education program focused on bicycle, pedestrian and driver safety.
Councilmember Thier said this report was part of a vision to improve the safety of everyone who
lives,works and plays in Tiburon. She said the POST subcommittee worked with the community to
develop a sustainable program and implementation for bicycle, pedestrian and automobile safety.
Lashkevich gave an overview of the implementation plan, and highlighted the new"Safety Corner"
on the Town's website. He said the Town Council had allocated funds toward safety outreach this
year, and reviewed several projects those funds can be used for: self-service bike repair stations or
speed monitoring signs.
Mayor Fraser asked who will be responsible for implementation. Town Manager Chanis said items
will fall into different departments and any projects with requests for funding or significant
budgetary impact will be brought to the Council for approval.Chanis added the Council is only being
asked to accept the report,and individual implementation items will be brought back to the Council
as necessary.
Vice Mayor O'Donnell asked how the data collected by speed signs is utilized. Chanis said the data
gives the Town an understanding of driver behavior and would be helpful on the Old Rail Trail
because the Town does receive complaints about bicyclist speed.
O'Donnell inquired about a bicycle lane on Tiburon Boulevard. He said that given the speed on
Tiburon Boulevard, bicyclists are safer on the Old Rail Trail, and expressed concern about
advertising the boulevard as the way bicyclists should traverse to downtown because it is not a safe
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environment for them. He believed this safety issue deserves more consideration.
Fredericks agreed with the Vice Mayor,and said the Council needs to find a balance with making the
boulevard safer for the people that use still it.
Kulik added that bike lanes were discussed extensively during his time on the Plamling Commission,
and it was determined that Tiburon Boulevard was not a favorable place for one.
Director of Community Development Anderson said bike lanes on Tiburon Boulevard are included
in the list of improvements to consider with the intention to make it clear which path to use based on
specific use, i.e. fast cyclists on Tiburon Boulevard and casual bike riders on the Old Rail Trail.
Councilmember Their added the bike lanes were included because cyclists are already using the
boulevard, and the improvements are meant to make that existing behavior safer.
Mayor Fraser opened the floor for public comment.
Kathy McLeod agreed Tiburon Boulevard is dangerous for bicyclists, and supported the proposed
projects. She also spoke in favor of increasing bicycle education.
Angela McInerney praised the report, and said she would like to see the Town, the Police
Department and the schools all work together on bicycle safety education and implementation.
Vice Mayor O'Donnell said he supported the plan, but asked for more consideration to be given
to Tiburon Boulevard. He said the connections between Hwy 101, Strawberry and Tiburon were
unsafe, especially for children going to afterschool recreation programs in Strawberry. He said
making it possible to ride bicycles to and from Strawberry would have enormous safety value for
Tiburon residents.
Mayor Fraser asked if the Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission could review the Vice
Mayor's suggestion and return to the Council with a recommendation. Town Manager Chanis
agreed, and said staff had recently met with the County of Marin to discuss signage and the
County of Marin's version of a bicycle and pedestrian plan will soon be released for draft review.
MOTION: To accept the report and implementation plan.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Thier
VOTE: AYES: Unanimous
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1. Tiburon Tourism Business Improvement District Dissolution—Consider
amendments to the Tiburon Municipal Code to disestablish the Tiburon Tourism
Business Improvement District—Introduction and first reading of ordinance
Town.Manager Chains said the Town created the Tiburon Tourism Business Improvement District in
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2007, and gave some historical background on the district,the creation of Destination Tiburon, and
said the lodging establishments had recently expressed interest in dissolving the district due to
staffing changes.
Chanis said the Council took the first step in disestablishing the TTBID at its last meeting by
adopting a resolution of intent. however, the hotels have since had a change of heart, and
Destination Tiburon has hired a staff member. He said the lodging establishments are now asking
that the Town Council not adopt the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Fraser opened the floor for public comment. There was none.
MOTION: To not adopt the proposed ordinance, and direct staff to return to the Council with
proper actions to authorize the TTBID assessment.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by O'Donnell
VOTE: AYES: Unanimous
PH-2. Appeal of Encroachment Permit— Consider appeal of denial of an Encroachment
Permit for a fence within the public right-of-way at 31 Apollo Road (Department of
Public Works)
Address: 31 Apollo Road
Assessor Parcel No.: 034-262-31
Owner: Richard Greenberg
Town Manager Chanis said Richard Greenberg submitted an application for an encroachment permit
to legalize a portion of replaced fence in the public right-of-way. He said staff could not find records
that indicated the original fence was legally permitted, and therefore, the application was denied.
Chanis also gave the Council background on the property:the Building Division had approved plans
for work to be performed on the property, but the plans stated the existing fence was to remain
unaltered. The unpermitted fence replacement, including the portion in the right-of-way, was
discovered during the final inspection, and therefore, the Building Official did not issue an
occupancy permit. So as to,not further delay transfer of ownership of the property, the Town
Manager authorized the Building Official to issue a temporary occupancy permit for the property,
based on assurances from the real estate agent that the new owner, Mr. Greenberg, would be made
fully aware that the portion of the fence in the right-of-way would likely need to be removed.
Richard Greenberg,owner, said he and his family were new to Tiburon,and were not made aware of
the situation. He said he knew there had been a problem with obtaining the occupancy permit, but
knew nothing of the problems with the fence being in the right-of-way. He said he is only asking the
Council for understanding that he inherited this situation with no prior knowledge. He expressed
disappointment for losing a large portion of the yard his family thought they were purchasing.
Councilmember Kulik asked Mr. Greenberg if the situation was ever disclosed. Mr. Greenberg said
he had never been informed the fence was on public property and would need to be moved.
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Councilmember Thier asked if Mr. Greenberg was aware the fence was being replaced. Mr.
Greenberg said the fence was already being built when he saw and purchased the property,and that it
was never discussed.
Mayor Fraser and Vice Mayor O'Donnell discussed the location of the previously existing and new
fences, and questioned if the immediate neighbor's fence also encroaches on the right-of-way
because they line up continuously. Chanis answered the neighbor's fence is on the property line,and
only the portion of the fence encroaching in the right-of-way is in question.
Kulik asked if the new fence is in the same location as the previously existing fence. Chanis
confirmed this point, but added the original fence may not have been permitted.
Councilmember Fredericks asked if the encroachment permit could be rescinded if the Town finds a
public need for that space. Town Attorney Stock said it could.
In response to a question from Councilmember Thier, Stock also explained that this application for
encroachment permit is not consistent with the policy or general encroachment ordinance, and
therefore, the permit could not be granted.
Kulik asked if there was a circumstance where an extended use of this property could be a right to
that property. Stock said it could not.
Mayor Fraser opened the floor for public comment.
Kathy McLeod believed it would set a poor precedent to allow fences to encroach in the public right-
of-way.
In his closing comments,Mr. Greenberg said he respected public space.He asked for understanding
from the Council and for them to allow him to keep the extra nine feet of yard space he purchased.
Mr. Greenberg said if he would be required to move the fence, it would just create an empty space
next to the road, where many of his neighbors have fences right up to the road.
Councilmember Fredericks believed the previously existing fence likely would not have qualified for
an encroachment permit, and she did not believe encroachments should be permitted on the basis of
keeping fences on the street lined up equally.Fredericks said encroachments are permitted for public
safety reasons, and this request doesn't serve the public or follow the Town's policy.
Vice Mayor O'Donnell said he agreed with Fredericks, and would vote to deny the appeal.He said
the Council has directed staff to be vigilant about the ongoing issue of private encroachments on
trails and open space because the Town should not privatize public space and the public right-of=way
should be protected.
Councilmember Kulik said this was a difficult circumstance, particularly because it was not
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disclosed to the owner. Kulik said the original fence would have been allowed to stay where it was,
so there is no functional change or incremental encroachment of public property. He added that
imposing the requirement to remove this fence may create the potential for legal conflict for the
owner.
Councilmember Thier believed the fence should be removed,and said allowing the fence to remain
would set a poor precedent for privatizing public space.
Mayor Fraser said the Town approved plans that would have allowed the existing fence to remain,
but the materials were replaced during construction. He agreed with the Council that they should not
privatize public property, but he commented that this situation is seen in various areas of Tiburon.
He said it was a difficult situation, but he would vote to accept the appeal.
MOTION: To deny the appeal and direct staff to return to the Council with a resolution
memorializing that decision.
Moved: O'Donnell, seconded by Fredericks
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, O'Donnell, Thier
NAYS: Fraser, Kulik
TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
None.
WEEKLY DIGESTS
Received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Fraser
adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
JIM FRASER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LEA STEFANI. TOWN CLERK
Town Council Minutes #21-2017 DRAFT Octoberl8, 2017 Page 7
TOWN COUNCIL
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING —6:30 P.M.
O November 1, 2017, th )Council held a special meeting as follows:
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Fredericks, Councilmember Kulik,Councilmember Thier,Vice Mayor O'Donnell,
Mayor Fraser
CLOSED SESSION
1) Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of
Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 Potential Case)
INTERVIEWS FOR VACANIES ON TOWN BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
(Heritage & Arts Commission—One Vacancy for Tiburon appointee)
• Leonor Noguez
ADJOURNMENT—to regular meeting
REGULAR MEETING —7:30 P.M.
Mayor Fraser called the regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
on Wednesday,November 1,2017, in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard,Tiburon,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, O'Donnell, Thier
PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Chanis, Town Attorney Stock, Town
Clerk Stefani
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Town Council Minutes #22-2017 DRAFT November 1, 2017 Page I
CC-1. Investment Summary —Adopt investment summary for month eliding September 30,
2017 (Department of Administrative Services)
CC-2. 31 Apollo Road Encroachment Permit Appeal—Adopt resolution of denial of appeal
of encroachment permit (Department of Public Works)
CC-3. Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency — Confirm Reed Union School District's
appointment to the Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency Board(Office of the Town Clerk)
CC-4. Marin General Services Authority(MGSA)—Adopt resolution transferring ownership
of certain streetlights to the MGSA, and delegating authority to the Director of Public
Works to authorize similar transfers on an ongoing basis(Department of Public Works)
MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Items 1-4, as written.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Thier
VOTE: AYES: Unanimous
ACTION ITEMS
AI-1. Appointments to Town Boards and Commissions—Consider making appointment to
Heritage & Arts Commission(Town Clerk Stefani)
Town Clerk Stefan] said there had been a vacancy on the Heritage & Arts Commission since
September,when the Council appointed Daniel Amir to the Planning Commission. She said staff had
advertised the vacancy in accordance with regular policy, and one application was received by
Leonor Noguez.
MOTION: To appoint Leonor Noguez to the Heritage & Arts Commission.
Moved: Thier, seconded by Fredericks
VOTE: AYES: Unanimous
TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
The Town Manager said he would be out of the office until Wednesday, November 8.
WEEKLY DIGESTS
Received.
Town Council Minutes 422-2017 DRAFT November 1, 2017 Page 2
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Fraser
adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
JIM FRASER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LEA STEFANI, TOWN CLERK
Town Council Minutes #22-2017 DRAFT November I, 2017 Page 3
TOWN OF TIBU.RON Town Council Meeting
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
November 15, 2017
a r Tiburon, CA 94920 Agenda ltein: Al
STAFF PO.
To: Mayor and Members of the "Down Council
From: Office of the Town Clerk
Subject: Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Town Boards, Commissions and
Committees: Planning Commission
Reviewed By:
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission has had one vacancy since October 10, when Commissioner Lou
Weller submitted his resignation to the Town. Mr. Weller's resignation from the Planning
Commission became effective after his final Planning Commission meeting on October 25.
The special vacancy has been formally announced at a Town Council meeting, advertised for in
The Ark, on the Town of Tiburon website and in posted notices at the Library and Town Hall.
Staff accepted applications until November 8.
Four applications have been received for this vacancy from Roy Crumrine, Melvyn Mark, Jeff
Tsai, and Kristina Wollan. Mr. Crumrine and Mr. Tsai were part of a recent recruitment for the
Planning Commission, and therefore, will not be required to re-interview for this position
(Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 16-2007). Mr. Mark and Ms. Wollan were interviewed
by the Town Council tonight.
The person appointed to this seat will serve the remainder of Lou Weller's term, until February
2020.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council:
1. Consider making appointment to Planning Commission; or
2. Continue the item and direct staff to continue to accept applications and schedule
interviews for the vacancies at an upcoming Council meeting.
Exhibits:
1) Planning Commission Applications: Roy Crumrine, Melvyn Mark, Jeff Tsai,Kristina Wollan
Prepared By: Lea Stefani, Town Clerk
PERSONAL DATA
Only computer-generated or typewritten copy will be accepted;
Attach separate pages, including resumes and cover letters, if necessary.
NAME: troy (:rumrine
MAILING ADDRESS: 1 /8 Stewart Drive
x/y-buie 279-6024TELEPHONE: Home: Work: Fax No. <Jt xere>
PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOC. (if applicable)we 11Ve wltn.ln 7.'lburon Knolls
TIBURON RESIDENT: (Rears)24
Rears)29 DATE SUBMITTED: 7/26/17
REASONS FOR SELECTING
YOUR AREAS OF INTERI=QST
As a 24 year resident, and an avid reader of the Ark, I would like to
contribute to Tiburon's future. My children are now 18, and lo, and I am at
a point in my career where I have more. fr_ee time to devote to serving.
APPLICABLE QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
My first choice -is the Planning Commission.
At UC Berkeley, I got an A in Architecture and was strongly encourage by my
Professor to pursue that Career.
Instead, I went into Business, passing the CPA exam in College; and later
becoming a CPA with Price Waterhouse ]now PWC) .
For fun, I got my real. estate license. This later came in handy when I worked
for Syufy Enterprises, a major commerial real estate developer.
I 'm fluent in Spanish, and I 'm always striving for win-win situations; which I
hope to bring to the Planning Commission. Thank you.
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JUL 2 7 2017
MOWWN CLERK
TOVNN OF TIBURON
Instructions and Application to Serve on a Town Board,
Commission or Committee
The Town Council considers appointments to various Town boards,
commissions and committees throughout the year due to tern) expirations and
unforeseen vacancies. In an effort to broaden participation by local residents in
Tiburon's governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your
interest in serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both pages of this form and
returning it to Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon CA 94920, or fax it to
(415)435-2438.
Copies of the application will be forwarded to the Town Council and an
informal interview will be scheduled when a vacancy occurs. Your application will
remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Diane Crane Iacopi
Town Clerk
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Tiburon Planning Commission
Roy Crumrine Application
Additional Information
In addition to the information provided in my application and cover email, I'd like to mention the
following:
I actively follow via the ARK,the local events and issues related to the town. After we purchased our
house on Stewart Drive in 1993, 1 spent many hours at the library reading all the issues of the ARK prior
to October 1993 to get a better understanding of the community we decided to call home. i either
bought or checked out all the Landmark Society books on the history of the Town, Belvedere, and the
history of the Tiburon Peninsula.
Not only has this historical knowledge made me feel more connected to our town; but, over the years, it
has enabled me to share the history with the young Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and with newer residents of
the community.
Over the years, I have occasionally attended Council, Design Review Board, and Planning Commission
meetings. Since I submitted my application for the Planning Commission in July, I would have liked to
have attended a more recent Planning Commission meeting; but, as of today (September 9t"),they have
all been canceled. So,to bring myself more up to speed, I have also read the last 2 years of agendas and
minutes.
Throughout my career, currently Controller for Thunder(an advertising technology company), or my
volunteer activities, I like to be prepared and ready to get to work. Hopefully, I won't have to use the
skills; but,several years ago, I participated in one of the first CERT training classes held in town.
Now that my Boys are older, 1 have more free time. Since the Town and Real Estate have always been
strong interests of mine, I'd like to serve on the Planning Commission. As both a CPA and having
previously earning a real estate license, 1 am familiar with both real estate and legal terminology, and
codes and ordinances. I would like to think that my more than 30 years of business experience would
help lead to positive outcomes, and hopefully win-win situations for all parties involved.
Personally,from reading all the minutes, I like the fact that the Planning Commission has a hand in
making decisions that impact the economic development of the town; on top of being involved with
residential matters. Again, I think my business experience, from retail,to start-ups,to multinational
corporations could be helpful to the commission.
Thank you,
Roy Crumrine
Lea Stefani
From: Roy Crumrine <racrumrine@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 11:27 AM
To: Lea Stefani
Subject: Re:Another Planning Commission Vacancy - More Info
Lea:
Hope all is well.
Last night, I was able to attend the Planning Commission meeting. It was the first one held since July 12 (so during this
application process I haven't had the opportunity to see a recent meeting until now). The meeting was lightly
attended. As far as I know, no other potential candidate (such as Jeff Tsai) was there; just applicants, their supporters,
and neighbors.
It was helpful to see our Planning Commission in action, and to see how the Planning Staff prepares the background and
recommendations on the meeting agenda items. I reviewed both Staff Reports before the meeting last night.
I didn't plan on speaking; but, from my review of the Staff Report, and my knowledge of the Audubon Center operations, I
felt I had to point out that there would be a lot more cars and traffic at the site when they run their camps. The applicants
omitted this. After I made this comment, the Commissioners were able to speak with the applicant again, and they asked
that more work be done to mitigate the traffic issues when there may be as many as 70 children on the site at one time
(not just the 20 for the preschool).
At the start of the meeting, Lou Weller was thanked for his years of service. It was specifically pointed out that due to him
being a long time resident of the Town, he had a uncanny sense of what the Town's residents' position would be on
various projects before the Commission.
After thinking about it, I realized that long term residency can have a lot of value to the Commission. It was because my
own children have attended the Audubon Camps and because I had been the in the building that they intend to lease to
the preschool that I knew there were going to be a lot more children on the site than the Applicant originally implied.
So, if I had a do-over interview with the Town Council, having attended a recent meeting, and seeing the value of long
term Town knowledge, I would stress that more in my interview.
Another thing that came up in my interview is whether or not I had read the General Plan. I had read it years ago; but, I
didn't want to represent to the Council members that it was fresh on my mind. However, it seemed to be an important
prerequisite that they were looking for in a candidate.
So, if I had a do-over interview, I would tell them that I have completed rereading through all of the elements of the
General Plan. And, I'd be prepared to answer questions about it.
Please add these comments to my application package; and, if the Council requests, I'd be happy to do another interview
with them.
Regards,
Roy
From: Lea Stefani <Istefani(c>)townoftiburon.orq>
To: Roy Crumrine <racrumrine(a_yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 10:35 AM
Subject: RE: Another Planning Commission Vacancy
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PERSONAL; DATA .
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NAME; Melvyn Mark
MAILING ADDRESS: 2236 Mar East, Tiburon, Ca 94920
E-mail address (optional): mmark3535@outlook.com
TELEPHONE: Home: 415-789-8612 Work: 415-519-8710 Fax No.
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. (If applicable)
TIBURON RESIDENT: {Years)21 years DATE, S UBMITTED: October 27,2017
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REASONS FOR.SELECTIAIG
I'DIIR AREAS OFINTERESE
After more than 50 years of a highly personal and sophisticated law practice,including major real estate matters,I have the temperament, judgment,
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knowledge and skill to deal successfully with the challenging real estate related issues facing the Planning Commission.
The offer of volunteer services reflects my commitment and respect for the years of services of Tiburon volunteers
in this incredible community. The Town residents are entitled to a prompt,fair and competent hearing and resolution
of their issues.
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APPLICABLE OUALIFICATIONS-
AND EXPERIENCE
Chairman, Kent Woodlands Architectural Committee
Past President, Kent Woodlands Home Owner's Association
Past President and Director of The Herbst Foundation
Past President and Director of the Olympic Club Foundation
Past President and Director of the Edward M. Nagel Foundation
Invited Member into both ACREL and ACTEC, premier professional associations
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TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMISSION, BOARD & COMMITTEE
APPLICATION
The Town Council considers appointments to its various Town commissions,
boards and committee throughout the year due to term expirations and unforeseen
vacancies.In its effort to broaden participation by local residents in Tiburon's local
governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your interest in
serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both sides of this form and
returning it to Town Hall. Copies will be fowarded to the Town Council and
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informal applicant/Council interviews are scheduled periodically during the year.
Your application will also remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (l) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tibu>f on community.
Lea Stefani
Town Clerk
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PERSONAL DATA
Only computer-generated or typewritten copy will be accepted.-
Attach
ccepted;Attach separate pages, including Resumes and cover letters, if necessary.
NAME: Jeff Tsai.
MAILING ADDRESS: 1 Blackfie.l.d Dr., #359, Tiburon, CA 99 920
TELEPHONE: Home: Worlc: 915-293-1109 rax No.
PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOC. (If applicable) Del Mar Neighborhood Association
TIBURON RESIDENT: (Years) 9 .25 DATE SUBMITTED: July 27, 2017
REASONS FOR SELECTING
YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST
Please see Attachment A.
APPLICABL.,E QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
Please see Attachment B.
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RECEIVED
JUL 27 2017
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF T!BURON
Instructions and Application to Serve on a Town Board,
Commission or Committee
The Town Council considers appointments to various Town boards,
commissions and committees throughout the year due to term expirations and
unforeseen vacancies. In an effort to broaden participation by local residents in
Tiburon's governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your
interest in serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both pages of this form and
returning it to Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon CA 94920, or fax it to
(415)435-2438.
Copies of the application will be forwarded to the Town Council and an
informal interview will be scheduled when a vacancy occurs. Your application will
remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Diane Crane Iacopi
Town Clerk
AREAS OF INTEREST
Please Indicate Your Area(s)of Interest in Numerical Order
(81 Being the Greatest Interest)
1 PLANNING PARKS & OPEN SPACE
DESIGN REVIEW RECREATION
HERITAGE & ARTS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
LIBRARY MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Jeff Tsai
Tiburon Planning Commission flpplicalion
July 27, 20.17
Page 1 q f 2
Attachment A
As a Tiburon taxpayer, resident, and public-school parent, as well as a long-time
public servant, I am deeply invested in the advancement our town. Serving the community,
whether through my career positions or volunteer work, has always been a passion of mine.
And I would like the opportunity now to directly serve our Town through the Planning
Commission.
I believe my broad public sector experience—working in California government, as
well as in multiple capacities in the federal government—and knowledge from substantive
oversight board positions prepare me well for duty as a Planning Commissioner.
Tiburon Father, Husband, and Homeowner/Resident. My wife, daughters, and I
have set our roots down in Tiburon. My family and I have resided in Tiburon for a little over
four years. We have continuously lived in the Del Mar neighborhood, and we are members of
the Del Mar Neighborhood Association. My wife, Shelby, is a working mom who dedicates a
tremendous amount of time in the leadership of the Reed Schools Foundation. And our two
kids are proud public-school students—Ella (Be] Aire, Fourth Grade) and Charlotte(Reed,
Kindergarten).
As the parent to very young children, my view of the world is oriented to the future.
In the years to come, I want to be there to help set Tiburon's future and care-take its
continued success for its residents—from our oldest to our youngest. We are active in our
Tiburon community and value the life we have built here in the Town. But enjoyment of the
Town and its offerings doesn't come without work from the people who live here. I believe
the Planning Commission is an excellent forum for me to make a contribution.
Career Public Service. As Special Assistant Attorney General,I served for over two
years on former California Attorney General Kamala D. Ilarris' senior executive team. For
every policy decision in which 1 participated and advised the Attorney General, our key
priorities were always the same: ensuring that we were benefiting the public and that our
actions complied with the law and the interests of,justice. Through this experience, I gained
tremendous insight into the workings of California state government and the intricacies of
policy and state law. This insight should be a valuable tool for the Planning Commission as it
balances long-term strategy for the Town's continued development with the requirements of
municipal, county, and state law.
I also have served as federal prosecutor. I prosecuted large-scale white-collar frauds
which regularly implicated taxpayer funds. My training as an investigator helps me ask the
right questions and think critically about the uniqueness of factual situations and their
application to the law.
Board Experience. Although public service(2000-02 and 2005-15)has been the
calling for much of my career, I have also gained incredible experience serving in various
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.jeff Tsai
Tiburon Planning Commission Applicalion
July 27, 2017
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relevant volunteer fiduciary positions. I currently serve as an appointed member of the Marin
Healthcare District's Citizens Bond Oversight Committee,which is responsible for
overseeing the faithful expenditure of Measure F bond funding for the re-build of Marin
General Hospital. I also serve as a board director of the Chinese Historical Society of
America, a San Francisco-based organization dedicated to preserving the history of
Chinatown and the contributions of Chinese-Americans to this country's growth and
development.
I have also previously served in various relevant professional and personal
organizations. For example, I have been an active member of the audit committee of the
Olympic Club of San Francisco (2013-16),the national board of directors of the University
of Texas Alumni Association(2013-16), and the Council of the American Bar Association's
Criminal Justice Section (2013-16).
As I look towards more public service opportunities that allow me to contribute to my
immediate community, I am confident that my past experiences serving alongside other
board members will serve me well and immediately as a Planning Commissioner.
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Jeff Tsai
Tiburon Planning Commission Application
July 27, 2017
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Attachment_B
Current Employment Partner (2015-Present)
Alston & Bird LLP (San Francisco)
www.alston.coni
Public Service Special Assistant Attorney General(2013-15)
Office of California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris
Trial Attorney(2011-13)
Public ,Integrity Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Senior Counsel to the Assistant U.S. Attorney General (2010-11)
Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Assistant U.S. Attorney (2005-10)
Southern District of Florida(Miami)
Judicial Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore(2000-02)
Southern District of Texas (Houston)
Volunteer Service Citizens Bond Oversight Committee
Marin County Healthcare District
Board of Directors
Chinese Historical Society of America
Board of Directors (2013-16)
The University of Texas Alumni Association
Audit Committee(2013-16)
The Olympic Club
Professional Leadership Senior Fellow
Activities Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security& Law
The University of Texas at Austin
Fellow
American Bar Foundation
Editorial Board, Criminal Justice Magazine
American Bar Association (Criminal Justice Section)
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Jeff Tsai
Tiburon Planning C07 unission Application
July 27, 2017
Page 2 q f 2
Distinctions Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award (2014)
The University of Texas at Austin
Special Achievement Award (2010)
U.S. Department of Justice
F.B.I. Director's Recognition Award (2007, 2009)
Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice
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NAME: Kristina Wollan
MAILING ADDRESS: 12 Apollo Road, Tiburon CA
E-mail address (optional): kwollan gmail.com
TELEPHONE: Home: 415-533-9859 Work: 415-395-4950 Fax No.
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. (If applicable) Belveron East Home Owners Association
(Board member 5 years)
TIBURON RESIDENT: (Years) 6 years DATE SUBMITTED: 11/6/17
I am interested primarily in serving on the Planning Commission due to my deep background and experience
in the world of real estate (mostly commercial but also residential), and strong desire to help maintain and/or
improve the wonderful and unique qualities of Tiburon. Many of these qualities, which have inspired and
drawn so many of us here to raise our families and make new connections, are affected and/or influenced by
the Town's land use regulations. I spent a lot time studying the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance when we rebuilt
our home here five years ago, and respect the ideas and vision contained therein. I believe in adhering to its
guidance, and making common sense amendments if and when they are sensible, supported by a majority of
the Town's residents and elected/appointed leaders, and aim to strengthen and create greater, healthier, and
more fluid connections with and across our community.
APPICALA�ZEtCATItN
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I've lived in the Bay Area since 1998, and moved to Tiburon 6 years ago with my husband and two
young daughters who are now in 1St and 41h grade at Reed/Bel Aire. Professionally, I've spent 13 years at
Jones Lang LaSalle, one of the world's largest commercial real estate firms. I am currently a Senior Vice
President at,.ALL advising real estate owners/investors such as pension funds, corporations, private
developers, institutional advisors, lenders, etc. During this time, I've dealt with land use and zoning issues
between owners and various Bay Area counties and cities. I believe the combination of my professional
background, my direct experience building a new home in Tiburon, and my strong interest in city planning
and zoning, real estate, and smart design will help me provide a thoughtful perspective on the issues that
come before the Planning Commission. I continue to serve on the board of my local homeowners association
(5 years) with an eye toward improving our local neighborhood for its residents, and look forward to having a
positive impact on our greater Tiburon community working alongside the Town Council via the Planning
Commission. For more details on my work experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-wollan/
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TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMISSION, BOARD & COMMITTEE
APPLICATION
The Town Council considers appointments to its various Town commissions,
boards and committee throughout the year due to term expirations and unforeseen
vacancies. In its effort to broaden participation by local residents in Tiburon's local
governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your interest in
serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both sides of this form and
returning it to Town Hall. Copies will be forwarded to the Town Council and
informal applicant/Council interviews are scheduled periodically during theyear.
Your application will also remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (Y) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Lea Stefani
Town Clerk
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AREAS OF INTEREST
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Indicate Your Area(s)of Interest in Numerical Order
(41 Being the Greatest Interest)
I PLANNING 6 PARKS, OPEN SPACE &TRAILS
3 DESIGN REVIEW 5 RECREATION
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2 LIBRARY COMMISSION ON AGING
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Kristina C. Wollan
12 Apollo Road,Tiburon, CA 94920
(415)533 9859 1 kwollan@gmail.com I www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-wollan
SUMMARY
Accomplished, results-oriented team leader with 16+years of capital markets and investment management
experience with primary focus on executing sell-side transactions across industries including commercial real estate
(office, retail and hotel), building products and materials, aerospace and defense,and consumer goods. Effective
communicator adept at building authentic, lasting relationships with clients, partners, and management teams.
Enthusiastic,creative problem-solver that thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments where maintaining
the big picture is as important as managing the details.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jones Lang LaSalle,Inc.(JILL) 2015-present
Senior Vice President,Director,Capital Markets(San Francisco)
• Current responsibilities include:sourcing and executing on new business development initiatives;overseeing
the deal pipeline and development of all marketing materials,offering memoranda and underwriting;
collaborating with national marketing and PR team to drive global awareness of team's accomplishments;
overseeing all operational elements of the Bay Area platform; and strategically growing the Bay Area Capital
Markets team and platform. Also currently serve as the Director of Programming for the firm's Northwest
Women's Business Network.
Harris Williams&Co. 2004-2006
Senior Associate,M&A Advisory(San Francisco)
• Managed all aspects of executing middle market sell-side transactions across multiple industries, including
Aerospace/Defense, Building Products and Materials, Consumer Products,and Specialty Distribution.Sourced
and pitched new business opportunities, performed due diligence,developed Confidential Information
Memoranda, identified and marketed to potential corporate and private equity buyers,counseled management
teams,evaluated offers, and negotiated purchase agreement terms and conditions.Completed over$240
million in transactions of both family-and private equity-owned businesses.
Goldman Sachs&Co./Whitehall Funds 2003
Summer Associate,Real Estate Principal Investment Area(Dallas)
• Focused on developing and structuring potential new operating partnerships, refinancing the debt on a 5-star
beachfront resort in Mexico, and analyzing various acquisition/disposition opportunities across the Funds'$3
billion hospitality portfolio.
Jones Lang LaSalle,Inc. 1992-2002
Vice President(San Francisco,Los Angeles,Chicago)
• Managed and executed commercial real estate transactions valued at over$1.1 billion.Structured and negotiated
deal terms and contract points, and consistently achieved premiums to asset valuations. Notable successes
include the sale of Citicorp Center in San Francisco, U.S. Bank Centre in Seattle, Fox Plaza in Century City, and San
Diego Tech Center.
• Prepared client proposals,strategic plans, budget reviews and valuations for the firm's$1.6 billion retail
portfolio. Developed and implemented short and long-term strategic plans for a 4.5-million square foot
regional mall portfolio in the western U.S.;worked with city councils and planning commissions in securing
redevelopment rights and tax incentives.
Kristina C.Wollan Page 2
• Developed and managed long-term strategic alliances with clients, advising on all of their real estate occupancy
needs. Key clients:Sybase, Inc. (2.4 million s.f.global real estate portfolio; managed 20+brokers globally working
to dispose of 600,000 s.f.of space); and Cisco Systems(worked to dispose of one million s.f.of space in Silicon
Valley; performed portfolio valuations and led weekly progress and strategy meetings).
• Managed entire new business development process including strategic evaluation of projects and client
requirements/expectations,writing and producing pitch books and presenting proposals to potential clients.
• Recruited, managed and reviewed a team of associates and analysts in the execution of all projects including the
strategic advisory,financing and disposition of assets.
• Helped design and build Jones Lang LaSalle's proprietary 5,000+investor database.
• Awarded Jones Lang LaSalle Club(awarded to worldwide top performers).
EDUCATION
University of California at Berkeley,Haas School of Business Berkeley,CA
• Masters of Business Administration,2003. Team won first place in the University of Texas at Austin Real
Estate Finance Challenge. Member of Berkeley Real Estate Club, Urban Land Institute, Haas Finance Club,
Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum, and Wine Club.
Northwestern University Evanston,IL
• Bachelor of Arts, 1992. Double major in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences(honors program)and
Political Science.
OTHER
• Enjoy photography,running,skiing,travel, architecture and design,and spending time with family.
• Board member(5 years)of Belveron East Homeowners Association.
• Active volunteer in the Reed School District.
• During eight year break from my professional career to focus on family, acted as co-general contractor on the
complete teardown and new construction of our single-family home in Tiburon(first time renovation project).
Managed all aspects of the project,interfaced with Tiburon planning and building departments,and assuaged
any/all neighborhood concerns before and during the process.
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TOWN OF TIBURON Town Council Meeting
t 4, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard November 15, 2017
Agenda Item:Al —
Tiburon, CA 94920 g
STAFF PO.
To: Mayor and Members of the Town Council
From: Office of the Town Clerk
Subject: TowX`1Council Committee Appointments—New Marin County Council of
M 9I,5��and Councilmembers Ad Hoc Committees
Reviewed By:
BACKGROUND
Members of the Town Council are appointed to serve on a variety of local and regional boards
and committees, on Town ad hoc sub committees, and as Town representatives on a number of
joint powers authorities.
On October 25, 2017, the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC)
approved the re-invigoration of the Pension and OPEB Reform ad hoc committee and the
establishment of the Disaster Preparedness ad hoc committee.
The proposals for both committees are attached as Exhibit 1 (Pension/OPEB) and Exhibit 2
(Disaster Preparedness). The Town Council may appoint:
• Up to two members and one alternate to serve on the MCCMC Pension and OPEB
Reform ad hoc committee
• One member and one alternate to serve on the MCCMC Disaster Preparedness ad hoc
committee
On another note, the Town Council will consider the remainder of the committee appointments
for 2018 at its annual review of the Appointments List at the first regular Town Council meeting
in January.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council consider making appointments to the Pension/OPEB
and Disaster Preparedness ad hoc committees of MCCMC.
Exhibits:
1. MCCMC Pension and OPEB Reform Ad Hoc Committee Proposal(submitted by MCCMC)
2. MCCMC Disaster Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee Proposal(submitted by MCCMC)
3. Town Council Committee Appointments List, last updated July 2017
Prepared By: Lea Stefani, Town Clerk
To: MCCMC Executive Committee
From: Larry Chu
Councilmember, City of Larkspur
MCCMC President (2007-08); Executive Committee (2006-10)
Date: September 5,2017
RE: Pension and OPEB Reform Committee
Obiective:
Form an ad-hoc committee to evaluate the financial impact of pensions and Other Post-
Employment Benefits (OPEB) on MCCMC members, and to report on all possible
solutions addressing how to reduce the annual cost and the future liability.
Background:
At the MCCMC meeting on 10/27/10, an ad-hoc committee was formed to study this
same issue. Each member appointed a representative and an alternate to the
committee. The Marin Managers Association, the Marin Municipal Water District, and
the Novato Sanitary District also expressed interest in the topic and were invited to
participate.
The committee met eight times from November 2010 to June 2011. The committee
completed its review of pension benefits, but only performed a periphery look at OPEB.
A final report was provided to the MCCMC members describing the history, current
condition, and a range of possible options to mitigate the issue. However, the report did
not issue any recommendations, leaving it up to each employer to determine the best
course of actions for their unique financial circumstance.
At the MCCMC meeting on 6/28/17, the members affirmed the desire to reestablish the
Pension and OPEB Reform Committee to do a more comprehensive study on the
OPEB side.
Composition and Role of the Committee:
Each member city/town will be permitted to appoint up to two representative and an
alternate to serve on the committee. An invitation will also be extended to allow the
Marin Managers Association to appoint a representative and an alternate.
Each participating city/town will be expected to provide a past and present accounting of
their pension and OPEB costs, the most current actuarial estimate of their unfunded
liabilities, and the measures they have taken in the past six years to reduce these costs.
EXHIBIT NO.
Individual committee members may also be asked to assist with various facets of
producing the final report.
As with the first study, no policy decisions or recommendations will be made. Again, it
will be left up to each employer to determine the best course of actions for their unique
financial circumstance.
Note that ten of the eleven cities/towns are General Law cities and members of
California Public Retirement System (CalPERS). San Rafael is a Charter City and a
member of the Marin County Employees' Retirement Association which is formed under
the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937. The most substantive discussions will
be specific to the Marin cities, excluding San Rafael. Additional research will be
necessary to determine what is applicable to San Rafael.
Topics:
The committee be covering the following topics:
• An overview of retirement benefits, a historical look at the conditions that have
primarily contributed to the current problem, and a review of the current state of
the cities/towns and their financial condition;
• A general review of the reform efforts since the last report, focusing on the Public
Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and the changes in the reporting
requirements as mandated by the Government Accounting Standards Board;
• A specific city by city summary of the pension and OPEB changes that have
been made since the last report;
• A detailed study of the OPEB issue to be accompanied by the full range of
possible actions that can be taken by a city/town to reduce the annual cost and
the unfunded liability as well as the limits or dependencies (as applicable) to
some of the solutions.
• Discuss whether the MCCMC members, as employers, should take a political
advocacy role in addressing pension and OPEB reform legislation at the State
level. Make a recommendation to the MCCMC members.
The committee will need to meet 6-8 times on a monthly basis. Typically, there are no
recurring meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. If the committee can be
established so there is enough time to have two meetings in 2017, the report can be
published by the end of this fiscal year in June 2018.
MEMO : October 17, 2017
FROM:
Catherine Way, Councilmember
City of Larkspur
400 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
RE: Proposal for creation of an MCCMC Disaster Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee
MCCMC Ad Hoc Committees are valuable opportunities for a smaller group of the membership
to focus on a specific topic of general concern to every jurisdiction in Marin. Examples of
recent MCCMC Ad Hoc Committees include: Homelessness and Sea Level Rise.
The County of Marin is particularly vulnerable to potentially catastrophic natural disasters such
as earthquake, wildland fire, and flooding. We need to only look north to our neighbors in
Sonoma County to see the tremendous devastation that wildland fire has brought from the
hillsides into the urban neighborhoods. Every city and town in Marin has the potential to be
impacted by a natural disaster that often crosses quickly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Cities
rely upon their professional firefighters, local police, and other emergency responders to
rapidly respond to these crises. But it is critical that residents and businesses prepare to be
self-reliant for extended periods of time so that they will be able to be more disaster resilient.
Local authorities, elected officials, and community volunteers are important partners in this
preparation.
The initial goals of the MCCMC Disaster Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee are:
1. Assess formal and informal disaster preparedness activities and programs for residents
and business occurring in represented cities/towns. Engage opportunities to share
services or coordinate activities to maximize beneficial outcomes.
2. Compare and coordinate "Best Practices" of local disaster preparedness between
jurisdictions by assessing what is currently being done in each community.
3. Respond to activities or programs that affect the cities/towns of countywide disaster
preparedness programs such as the DC3 (Disaster Citizen Corp Council) a committee of
the Marin County Board of Supervisors.
4. Encourage the implementation of the California State Disaster Service Worker protocol
in each jurisdiction to ensure compliance with CA state law and reimbursement
requirements.
5. Ensure the local adoption of NFPA Standard 1600 in each jurisdiction.
6. Examine financial resources available for local residential and business neighborhood
disaster preparation and make recommendations for additional resource needs.
EXHIBIT" ISG,
TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
2017
I. STATE & REGIONAL AGENCIES
1. ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
(General Assembly meets in April and October)
Jim Fraser, Delegate
Emmett O'Donnell, Alternate
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PRIORITY-SETTING COMMITTEE (CDBG)
(Meets ti-vice a year in Marin City and at Civic Center)
Emmett O'Donnell, Delegate
Jim Fraser, Alternate
3. HOMELESS POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE (HPSC)
(Under auspices of County Dept. of Health Human Services)
[vacant], Town representative
4. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
(Meets quarterly and at the Annual Conference in September; other events as published)
Alice Fredericks
• Voting Delegate for Town of Tiburon
• North Bay Division Executive Committee
• Transportation, Communication & Public Works State Policy Committee -
(Appointment by League President)
Holli Thier, Alternate
5. MARIN CLEAN ENERGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Meets 1'" Thursdayfrom 7-9 p.in. at I McGinnis Parkway, San Rafael)
Emmett O'Donnell, Delegate
David Kulik, Alternate
6. MARIN CLIMATE AND ENERGY PARTNERSHIP (ICLEI)
Local Governments for Sustainability (Meets I" Thursday, San Rafael City Hall)
Kyra O'Malley, Staff Liaison &voting board member
7. MARIN EMERGENCY RADIO AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Meetings scheduled as needed)
Police Chief Michael Cronin, Delegate
Retired Capt. David Hutton, volunteer Delegate
[vacant], Alternate
8. MARIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Meets 2`1 141'ednesday frrom 7-9 p.in., San Rafael City Hall)
David Kulik, Delegate
Holli Thier, Alternate
Adopted on January 18, 2017; amended July 5, 2017 EXHIBIT NO.
Page I of 4
9. RICHARDSON BAY REGIONAL AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Meets monthly on 2nd Ifednesday at 6:00 p.in. -Sausalito City Hall)
Jim Fraser, Delegate
Emmett O'Donnell, Alternate
10. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF MARIN
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
(Alleets monthly on 4th Thursday at 7:30P.177. -Board of Supervisors Chambers, Civic Center)
[Boardmembers serve for 4-year terms, beginning May 1, 2008]
Alice Fredericks, Boardmember [current term =May 1, 2016-2020]
Jim Fraser, Alternate
• Fredericks serves on the TAM Finance &Policy Committee, Sales Tax
Revenue Ad Hoc Committee, and as Chair of the Human Resources Ad
Hoc Committee
• Fredericks is MCCMC liaison to TAM and reports monthly at MCCMC
11. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF MARIN
(Safe Routes to School ad hoc subcommittee)
Jim Fraser—Town Appointee (since January 2014)
IL LOCAL AGENCIES/COMMITTEES
1. BELVEDERE-TIBURON JOINT DISASTER ADVISORY COUNCIL
(Meets bi-monthly on 2"`r Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers)
Jim Fraser, Town Council Representative
2. BELVEDERE-TIBURON JOINT RECREATION COMMITTEE (The Ranch)
(Meets bi-monthly on 3`1 Monday in the Town Hall Community Room)
Jim Fraser, Town Council Voting Member (a/o June 2012) —annual appointment
3. TIBURON PENINSULA TRAFFIC RELIEF JOINT POWERS AGENCY
(formed 3/16/16)
[JPA members include Town of Tiburon, City of Belvedere, RUSD]
Holli Thier—Primary Director
Jim Fraser—Primary Director
III. TOWN AD HOC COMMITTEES - (in alphabetical order)
(Meetings scheduled as needed)
1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
i. Jim Fraser
ii. Alice Fredericks
2 2017-2018 BUDGET
i. Emmett O'Donnell
ii. Jim Fraser
3 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
i. Jim Fraser
Adopted on Januarli, 18, 2017; amended July 51, 2017
Page 2 of 4
ii. Holli Their
4 LEGISLATIVE ACTION (current Mayor/ MCCMC Legislative Committee appointee)
i. Jim Fraser
ii. Alice Fredericks
5 LITIGATION
i. Alice Fredericks
ii. Jim Fraser
6 MARTHA PROPERTY APPLICATIONS
i. Alice Fredericks
ii. Jim Fraser
7 MCKEGNEY GREEN RENOVATION
i. Emmett O'Donnell
ii. David Kulik
8 PATHS & OPEN SPACE ACCESS
i. Holli Thier
ii. Alice Fredericks
9 2017-2018 SHARED SERVICES COMMITTEE
i. Jim Fraser
ii. Holli Thier
10 UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT POLICY
i. Emmett O'Donnell
ii. David Kulik
V. MCCMC APPOINTMENTS
• Nominated by MCCMC and appointed by.Board of Supervisors
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors
(Meets 2"`I d 4'1'Fridays at 10 a.in., GGBHTD offices)
Alice Fredericks [current term = 1/16— 1/18]
Fredericks GGBHTD Committee Appointments: Building and Operating
Committee; Finance Committee (Vice Chair); Strategic Financial Planning
Committee; OPEB Committee (Vice Chair); Transportation Committee; Labor
Relations Advisory Committee (Chair)
Fredericks is also District representative to the GGB/Amalgamated Transit Union
Pension Board of Trustees
• Town Appointments to MCCMC Committees
1. Legislative Committee [a Standing Committee per MCCMC Bylaws]
(Meets4th`l Monday at 8:00 a.in., San Rafael City Hall)
Adopted on January 18, 2017; amended July 5, 2017
Page 3 of 4
Alice Fredericks (also serves as Chair)
No alternate
2. JPA Oversight Ad Hoc Committee
(Alleetiwgs scheduled as weeded)
Jim Fraser, delegate
No alternate
3. Sea Level Rise—Ad Hoc Committee (August 19, 2015)
(Meetings scheduled as weeded)
Alice Fredericks, delegate
[Committee has been subsumed by Bay WAVE group*]
Marin County Waterfront Adaptations Vulnerability Evaluation
*(Bay WAVE) Policy Group
Alice Fredericks' appointment affirmed by Town Council on April 20, 2016
VI. TOWN APPOINTMENTS IN OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST
MarinMap Steering Committee
(Meetings scheduled as needed)
Pat Barnes
Marin County Hazardous & Solid Waste JPA
(Meets quarterly)
Greg Chanis
Adopted on January 18, 2017; amended July S, 2017
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TOWN OF TIBURON Town Council Meeting
a s 4 3 1505 Tiburon Boulevard - November 15, 2017
Y 2, Tiburon, CA 94920 Agenda Item:Al -3
STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Town Manager
Town Attorney
Subject: Ha,�thorne Undergrounding District-Consideration of Preliminary Engineers
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Reviewed By:
BACKGROUND
In 2016, property owners on portions of Rock Hill Drive,Hawthorne Drive, Hilary Drive, Hilary
Court, Mira Vista Court, Del Mar Drive, Palmer Court and Tiburon Boulevard submitted
petitions to form a utility undergrounding district (The District). A boundary map of The District
is attached as Exhibit 1.
On January 4, 2017, the Town Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 0 1-2017 which, in
addition to indicating Town's intent to form The District, did the following:
• Approved the Preliminary Boundary Map for The District
• Appointed Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and Routh as Bond Counsel, and Samuel Sperry as
advisory Bond Counsel for The District
• Appointed Harris and Associates as Assessment Engineer for the project.
• Directed the Assessment Engineer to prepare a Preliminary Engineers Report with certain
information including the following:
o Preliminary plans and specifications for the improvements.
o An estimate of the costs of the improvements.
o The proposed assessment to each of the parcels within The District based on the
direct and special benefit received by each parcel from the improvements.
o The assessment diagram depicting the boundaries of The District and the parcels
to be assessed.
On September 19, 2017, Council considered the Draft Preliminary Engineers Report (September
19 Report) for the project. After receiving a staff presentation, conducting a public hearing and
deliberating, Council directed Vice Mayor O'Donnell to work with staff, the Assessment
Engineer and others to look for opportunities to address the issues and concerns raised by Council
during their deliberations on this item. The entire agenda packet for this item from the September
19 meeting, including the complete September 19 Report, is attached as Exhibit 2.
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DISCUSSION
After the September 19 meeting, Vice Mayor O'Donnell conducted several meetings with staff
and the Assessment Engineer. Based on these meetings, the Assessment Engineer has completed
an updated Draft Preliminary Engineer's Report (The Updated Report) for the District, which is
attached as Exhibit 3. Information on how to access The Updated Report, along with other
information related to the project, was provided to property owners of record by mailed notices
dated November 6, 2017. A copy of that notice is attached as Exhibit 4. All of the information
related to this project is available on the Town's website at the following link:
http://www.townoftiburon.ora/285/I�awthorne-Undcr� roundin6-District
Revisions in Updated Report
The Updated Report contains certain revisions from the September 19 Report including:
• A revised assessment methodology.
• Discounting the assessments on tax exempt properties in the District by 75%.
• A proposed contribution (including General Benefit) from the Town of Tiburon towards
the project of$500,000.
The following is a brief explanation of each revision.
Revised Assessment Methodology
To establish the Special Benefit each parcel in The District will receive in proportion to other
parcels within the District, a benefit point system is used. The Assessment Engineer has
identified four benefit categories for this project including; District Aesthetic Benefit, Safety
Benefit, Enhanced Reliability Benefit and Removal of Obstruction to View Benefit. Benefit
points for each category are assigned on a parcel by parcel basis. The Assessment Engineer then
weights the benefit categories to reflect the unique characteristics of The District. Regarding
assessment methodology, The Updated Report differs from the September 19 Report in two
material ways:
1. Removal of Obstruction to View Benefit
In the September 19 Report, the view benefit component was broken into two types of
views,primary and secondary. The Updated Report combines the two into one view
category.
2. Weighting of Benefit Categories
The assessments included in the September 19 Report reflected a formula which weighted
the 4 benefit categories as follows:
• District Aesthetic Benefit-20%
• Safety Benefit-10%
• Enhanced Reliability Benefit-10%
• Removal of Obstruction to View Benefit-60%
In The Updated Report, the assessments are based on a formula which weights the 4
benefit categories as follows:
• District Aesthetic Benefit- 50%
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• Safety Benefit- 10%
• Enhanced Reliability Benefit- 10%
• Removal of Obstruction to View Benefit- 3 0%
As a result of these changes in the assessment methodology, the Updated Report includes
proposed assessments for all parcels in The District that are different than the proposed
assessments contained in the September 19 Report. A spreadsheet showing a parcel by parcel
comparison of the proposed assessments from the two reports is attached as Exhibit 5.
Discounting of Assessments on Tax Exempt Properties in the District
The Updated Report includes a provision whereby the proposed assessments on the tax exempt
parcels included in the District are discounted by 75%. There are four parcels in The District
owned by tax exempt entities. Three of these parcels are owned by St. Hilary's Church/School,
and one is owned by the Community Congregational Church.
Proposed Town Contribution of$500,000
The Updated Report includes a proposed contribution(including General Benefit) from the Town
towards the project up to $500,000. If the total cost of construction and incidental expenses is
equal to, or greater than $10,757,563 (total estimated project cost less financing), then the full
amount will be contributed. If the total cost of construction and incidental expenses is less than
$10,757,563, then the Town's contribution would be reduced by a percentage equal to the
percentage reduction in costs. In this scenario, the assessments on all of the parcels in the District
would also be reduced.
In determining the amount to be assessed to each parcel in The District, as set forth in the
Updated Report, the Town contribution has first been applied to cover the General Benefit
($25,823), and then to reduce the assessments assigned to the four tax exempt parcels within The
District by 75% (combined cost of$234,354.28). The remaining Town contribution, equaling
$239,922.62, was then applied proportionally to each of the remaining parcels to reduce the
assessment on each parcel. Given this application of the Town's contribution, the assessment on
each parcel within the District is proportional to, and no greater than, the special benefits
conferred on each parcel by the improvements. The reduction in the assessments of the tax-
exempt parcels does not result in an increase in the assessment on any other parcel in The District
and is consistent with the provisions of Article XIIID of the State constitution.
Funding Completion of Plans and Specifications
In addition to the elements of the Updated Report discussed above, staff is also proposing
Council consider another change to how the project will be executed if it moves forward. This
change relates to how the completion of the Plans and Specifications will be funded. Previously,
staff indicated the Plans and Specifications would be funded by issuing bonds in the amount
necessary to cover this cost, estimated at approximately $460,000. If the Council approves the
Updated Report, and the ensuing vote of the property owners does not result in a majority
protest, staff proposes that a portion of the Town's $500,000 contribution first be used to fund the
completion of the Plans and Specifications, after which the project would be put out to bid.
Assuming the bid results allow the project to move forward, the Town would not be reimbursed
the cost of the Plans and Specifications. Rather, as discussed above, and described more fully in
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the Updated Report, the Town's final contribution amount to the project, not exceed $500,000,
will be determined by the actual cost of completing the project.
Property Tax Postponement Program
At the previous meeting, a member of the community mentioned the availability of the State
funded Property Tax Postponement Program ("PTPP") as a program that could provide relief to
property owners from paying their assessments. The Town Attorney has researched the PTPP,
and has determined that it may be available to homeowners for the proposed assessments should
the homeowners meet the criteria under that program, and funding for the program is sufficient to
cover all qualified applicants. The PTPP allows homeowners who are senior citizens, blind or
disabled to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residence, if they meet certain
eligibility requirements, including 40 percent equity in the home and an annual household income
of$35,500 or less. The PTPP program offers a deferred loan for the sole purpose of paying a
homeowner's current property taxes, which also can include special assessments similar to the
proposed assessments in this District. The loan amount, plus 7% interest, must be repaid to the
State of California when 1) the property is no longer the borrower's principal residence, 2) the
property is sold, conveyed, or transferred, 3) the property is subject to a delinquent senior lien, or
4) the property owner refinances or obtains a reverse mortgage. Moreover, the program operates
on a first come, first served basis, with property owners required to submit an application each
year for a deferral, which will be considered as a separate debt if approved.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
An Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared for this project, in
accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
IS/MND was released for public comment on April 5, 2017. A copy of this report is available for
viewing at Tiburon Town Hall and is also available for viewing or for downloading at the
following link:
iLttp://www.to,Aliaol't*bDLIron.0�/I)OCLIIIIC]ItCCliter/View/I 503
The public review period for the IS/MND ended on September 18, 2017. During the review
period, the Town received one comment via the State Clearing House. That comment letter was
from Caltrans. In addition, the Town sent notification to the relevant Native American "Tribes as
required, and received a request for consultation from the Graton Rancheria Tribe.
ANTICIPATED TIMELINE
If Council votes to adopt Recommendation I below, the following table shows the anticipated
sequence and timeline of the next steps in this process
Council considers Updated Report November 15, 2017
Council adopts Resolutions, sets date for Public Hearing and November 29, 2017
calls for vote of property owners (Tentative)
Public Hearing and tabulation of ballots February 7, 2018
(Tentative)
30 Day waiting period Feb 7 -March 7, 2018
(Tentative)
Town authorizes Harris to complete Plans and Specifications March 10, 2018 (Tent.)
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RECOMMENDATION
After hearing a presentation from staff and the Assessment Engineer and receiving public
testimony on this item, Council will have the following options:
1. Approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and direct staff to prepare the necessary
Resolutions to: Approve the Updated Preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the date for
the required Public Hearing and submission of ballots in support of or in opposition to the
formation of the District. These Resolutions would be considered by Council at a future
meeting.
2. Direct staff to conduct additional analysis, to provide additional information, or take
further actions prior to bringing the item back for consideration by Council
3. Reject the Updated Report and abandon the project.
EXHIBITS
1. Proposed Boundary Map for Proposed Undergrounding
2. September 19 Town Council Package for Hawthorne Undergrounding District
3. Updated Draft Assessment Engineer's Report
4. Notice date November 6,2017
5. Spreadsheet Comparing Proposed Assessments
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To: Mayor and Members of Town Council
From.: 'Town Manager
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Subject: 11 awthorne Undergrounding District-Consideration of Preliminary Engineers
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Reviewed By:
BACKGROUND
In 2016,property owners on portions of Rock Hill Drive, Hawthorne Drive, Hilary Drive, Hilary
Court, Mira Vista Court,Del Mar Drive, Palmer Court and Tiburon Boulevard submitted
petitions to form a utility tmdergrounding district("The District"). A boundary reap of The
District is attached as Exhibit 1. Pursuant to the attached certificate from the Town Clerk,
attached as Exhibit 2, more than five property owners owning lands constituting more than one-
half of the area of all assessable lands within the Proposed Undergrounding District signed
petitions as required by State law. In addition, the Town Engineer determined property owners of
more than 60%of the parcels to be included in the District, as required by the Town's `Policy and
ProceduresJbr the Formation off'Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts' (The Policy),
signed petitions requesting that the District be formed. The Policy is attached as Exhibit 3.
In addition to the petitions, the Town also received subscription deposits from some of the
property owners that signed petitions. The total amount of subscription deposits received was
$151,750. Subsequently, one property owner who moved out of the District requested, and
received,a refund of their$1,000 deposit, resulting in a net amount of deposits remaining of
$150,750.
During this time,the Town issued a Request for Proposals for engineering services related to the
proposed project. 5 proposals were received, with 2 finalists ultimately being invited for
interviews by an interview panel. This panel was comprised of 2 Town staff members and 4
project proponents. After conducting the interviews,the panel unanimously recommended Harris
and Associates be named District Engineer for the project
On January 4,2017,the Town Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 01-2017 (Exhibit )
which, in addition to indicating Town's intent to form the District, did the following:
* Approved the Preliminary Boundary Map for the Assessment District
Appointed Stradling, Yocca,Carlson and Routh,and Samuel Sperry as Bond Counsel(s)
for the Assessment.District
Appointed Harris and Associates as Assessment Engineer for the project.
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Directed the Assessment Engineer to prepare a Preliminary Engineers Report with certain
information including the following:
o Preliminary plans and specifications for the improvements.
o An estimate of the costs of the improvements.
o The proposed assessment to each of the parcels within the District based on the
direct and special benefit received by each parcel from the improvements
o The assessment diagram depicting the boundaries of the District and the parcels to
be assessed
Following the approval of Resolution No. 01-2017,project proponents asked the Town to hire a
financial advisor to consult on this project. The Town subsequently issued a Request for
Proposals for this service, interviewed interested firms and ultimately engaged with Sperry
Capital to act as a Municipal Financial Advisor on this project, as well as other matters related to
Town finances.
DISCUSSION
The draft Preliminary Engineer's Report(The Report)for the District has now been released, and
is attached as Exhibit 5. Information on how to access The Report, along with other information
related to the project, was provided to property owners of record by notices dated August 16,
2017 and August 22, 2017.
The Policy requires Bond Counsel to provide advice and information to all interested property
owners within the District about the assessment process and their rights and responsibilities. In
addition,The Policy specifically requires Bond Counsel hold at least 2 meetings for the purpose
of advising the property owners. The first of these meetings occurred on February 13, 2017, and
the second,Which was required to occur prior to Town Council considering adoption of The
Report, occurred on August 30, 2017,
At the meeting on August 30, property owners in The District were provided the following: An
update on the status of the project, a review of their rights and responsibilities in the process, and
a presentation by the Assessment Engineer regarding the overall cost estimate for the project and
assessment methodology used in arriving at the individual proposed assessment amounts included
in The Report. The meeting was well attended with approximately 75 people filling Council
Chambers to hear the presentations, ask questions and provide comments. Many of the questions
and comments received at the August 30 meeting related to the cost estimate included in the
Report. In an effort to provide additional inforination regarding the estimate, staff has developed
a detailed analysis of the estimating associated with the project. The cost estimate analysis is
attached as Exhibit 6.
Subsequent to the August 30 meeting, the Town has received a high volume of written
correspondence related to this project. Councilmembers have been provided electronic copies of
all correspondence received to date, and these correspondences are part of the administrative
record for this project. In addition, electronic copies of all correspondence are available on the
Town's website at the following link:
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Any future correspondence received on this matter will be provided to Councilmembers as it is
received, and the information on the website will be updated periodically to include this new
information
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
An Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration(IS/MND)was prepared for this project,in
accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). The
IS/MND was released for public comment on April 5,2017. A copy of this report is available for
viewing at Tiburon Town Hall and is also available for viewing or for downloading at the
following link:
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The public review period for the IS/MND ended on September 18, 2017. During the review
period, the To Arn received one comment via the State Clearing House. That comment letter was
from Caltrans. In addition,the Town sent notification to the relevant Native American Tribes as
required, and received a request for consultation from the Graton Rancheria Tribe.
RECOMMENDATION
After hearing a presentation from staff and the Assessment Engineer and receiving public
testimony on this item, Council will have the following options:
1. Approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and direct staff to prepare the necessary
Resolutions to: Approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the date for the
required Public Hearing and submission of ballots in support of or in opposition to the
formation of the District, These Resolutions would be considered by Council at a future
meeting.
2. Direct staff to conduct additional analysis,to provide additional information,or take
further actions prior to bringing the item back for consideration by Council
3. Reject the Report and abandon the project.
EXHIBITS
1. Proposed Boundary Map for Proposed t ridergrounding District
2. Totivn Clerk's Certificate
3. Town of Tiburon Undergrounding Policy
4. Resolution No.01-2017
5. Preliminary Engineers Report
6. Staff Cost Estimate Analysis
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CERTIFICATE OF TOWN CLERK
AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF PETITIONS FOR
TOWN OF TIBURON
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
(HAWTHORNE UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT)
1, Lea Stefain, Town Clerk ofthe 'rown of Tiburon, do hereby certify that I have examined
the petitions submitted by the owners of certain parcels of land within the proposed Town ofTiburon
Assessment District No. 2017-1 (1-Cawthorne Undergroundi rig District) (the "District"). In
accordance with Streets & Highways Code Section 5896.7 1 have checked the petitions submitted to
me and determined that petitions have been submitted by more than five owners of assessable land
within the proposed District, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, who owl) lands
constituting more than one-half of the area of all assessable lands within the proposed District.
Dated this 7th day of December,2016.
Lea Stefani
Town Clerk of the Town of Tiburon
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TOWN OF TIBURON
POLICY & PROCEDURES
FOR THE FORMATION OF
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
Town Policy
The Town of Tiburon strongly supports the undergrounding of overhead utility wires and poles(see
Town Council Resolution No. 2996, adopted February 2, 1994). Undergrounding of overhead
utilities improves public safety under fire, earthquake and high wind conditions; reduces utility
company maintenance costs for tree trimming to maintain overhead lines and equipment;and results
in improved visual characteristics.
General Overview
These policies describe the basic considerations and actions required to relocate and to finance such
relocation of overhead utility lines underground. The policies are provided to guide property owners
in achieving undergrounding of utilities in their neighborhoods and to help the Town Council,Town
Staff and Town consultants in assisting in such efforts.Specific figures regarding estimated costs for
undertaking this effort and ultimately implementing a specific project are not presented herein since
they vary depending on the size, location of the proposed district and economic factors. A separate
Frequently Asked Questions brochure(available at Town Hall or at www.tibur pn.org)may provide a
range of answers to those types of specific non-policy questions.
The procedures, events and steps described below are governed by California State law and
guidelines of California Public Utilities Commission(regulating the Pacific Gas&Electric Company
(PG&E)and other utilities)about the physical and financial requirements for utility undergrounding
projects.The Town must comply with these laws and regulations while taking appropriate actions to
coordinate the project frorn its inception to its completion.
To provide for financing and to enforce connections to the underground system,the undergrounding
districts will be special assessment districts established by the Town under State law. Unless
contributions are available from other sources,property owners should know that 100%of the cost of
the underground project will be borne by the property owners in the district. If available,funds from
PG&E and other utilities will be applied to help reduce the costs, but there is no assurance of such
availability.
The proponents of a proposed district must submit a written petition to the Town showing the
support by owners of at least 60% of all of the parcels in the prospective district. The Town will
supply examples of petitions and instructions on its signing. Along with the petition, the required
TOWN OF TIBURON
POLICY & PROCEDURES
FOR THE FORMATION OF
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
Town Policy
The Town of Tiburon strongly supports the undergrounding of overhead utility wires and poles(see
Town Council Resolution No. 2996, adopted February 2, 1994). Undergrounding of overhead
utilities improves public safety under fire, earthquake and high wind conditions; reduces utility
company maintenance costs for tree trimming to maintain overhead lines and equipment;and results
in improved visual characteristics.
General Overview
These policies describe the basic considerations and actions required to relocate and to finance such
relocation of overhead utility lines underground. The policies are provided to guide property owners
in achieving undergrounding of utilities in their neighborhoods and to help the Town Council,Town
Staff and Town consultants in assisting in such efforts.Specific figures regarding estimated costs for
undertaking this effort and ultimately implementing a specific project are not presented herein since
they vary depending on the size, location of the proposed district and economic factors. A separate
Frequently Asked Questions brochure(available at Town Hall or at www.tiburo_ n.org)may provide a
range of answers to those types of specific non-policy questions.
The procedures, events and steps described below are governed by California State law and
guidelines of California Public Utilities Commission(regulating the Pacific Gas&Electric Company
(11G&E)and other utilities)about the physical and financial requirements for utility undergrounding
projects.The Town must coin ply with these laws and regulations while;taking appropriate actions to
coordinate the project from its inception to its completion.
To provide for financing and to enforce connections to the underground system,the undergrounding
districts will be special assessment districts established by the Town under State law. Unless
contributions are available from other sources,property owners should know that 100%of the cost of
the underground project will be borne by the property owners in the district.If available,funds from
PG&E and other utilities will be applied to help reduce the costs, but there is no assurance of such
availability.
The proponents of a proposed district must submit a written petition to the Town showing the
support by owners of at least 60% of all of the parcels in the prospective district. The Town will
supply examples of petitions and instructions on its signing. Along with the petition, the required
subscription deposit for district formation costs (see discussion below) and an informal boundary
map showing the parcels proposed to be included must be provided. Upon receipt of a satisfactory
petition, deposit and informal map, the Town will begin the process of district formation.
The Town will retain the District Engineer for the assessment district,along with Bond Counsel and
the bond Underwriter. The District Enghicer (with the assistance of Town staff and. bond
Underwriter) will prepare an estimate of all of the costs of the project. Those costs will include
construction cost estimates(based on information from the utilities)and an allowance;forthe Town's
administrative costs calculated to reimburse the Town for the work of Town staff on the project and
bond issuance costs and deduct any possible contributions. An Advisory Services fund is'also
established to allow project proponents and opponents to obtain legal advice and information from
the Bond Counsel regarding the assessment process and their rights and responsibilities.
That net cost will be apportioned or"assessed"to each of the parcels in the district based on how
each parcel is-specially benefited from the undergrounding work.Under Proposition 218,the.District
Engineer is responsible for defining the special benefit each parcel-receives and may take into
account a variety of factors in defining that benefit. The method of allocating special benefit may
vary from district to'district depending on the conditions of and,the improvements)needed for each
such district.
Under State law,the Town Council must hold a public hearing and conduct an assessment:ballot;to
seek approval of the assessment part of the district. This approval requires an affirmative majority
approval (based on dollars assessed) by property owners returning ballots. If approved,the Town
may proceed with the assessment and the district. The assessment may then be paid in cash or
allowed to"go to bond"or be financed at tax-exempt municipal bond rates for 20-25 years.Bonded
assessments are collected on the County tax bill.The assessment is not a personal obligation of the
property owner and it passes with the title to the property assessed, like regular taxes.The Bond
Counsel and Underwriter prepare documents needed for the bonds.
The costs of individual service connections to the underground facilities are borne by each property
owner and are typically not included in the assessment. If possible, a small amount of bond funds
may be available on a per-financing basis,at the request of property owners(first come-first served)
to help finance connections.The actual amount available will depend on the size of the project and
the estimated amount of bond financing available and will vary with each project.
The entire process may take at least 12 to 24 months (assuming no legal actions/challenges).The
duration of the process may also be affected by utility company financial conditions and staffing
priorities.
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Formation of Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts
Page 2 of 9
Procedural Events & Steps for District Formation
This section outlines the process of forming a special assessment district for utility undergrounding.
in Tiburon.
L Preliminaa Meetings
Interested Property Owners meet with Town Staff to discuss.the process and procedures,and to
have questions answered and concerns addressed.This would typically include,representatives
of the Department of Public Works and the Town Manager.The project proponents would also
be encouraged to hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss the.proposed project,solicit input,
answer questions,etc.and schedule an informal presentation before the Town Council to solicit
informal support for the proposed project. These are some of the most important steps in
successfully creating a district. This document, along with the,-FAQ .brochure should be
distributed,to all property owners whose participation is to be solicited.Proponents should also
arrange a site walk with the prospective District Engineer to develop ballpark estimates of
preliminary costs associated with creating the District.This will help refine the estimate of the
total amount of subscription deposit funds that will be submitted to the Town along with
petitions of interest as described below.
2. .Petition,of Interest
Proponents of the proposed district circulate Petitions of Interest among all Property Owners.of
theprospective district.
3. Informal Bounda1y Map
As part of the Petition process, the Property Owner proponents prepare an informal boundary
map showing the area proposed to be the district based upon the results of the circulated
petition. The Town and District Engineer will review this reap and may suggest changes, as
required to satisfy utility companies' requirements and requests of other, adjacent Property
Owners. Property Owner Proponents may wish to distribute the informal boundary map.
Property Owner--Proponents may also request a `boundary walk' with the affected,utility
companies to better refine the project boundary. It should be noted that the utility companies
(particularly PG&E)may require a deposit before they will attend a boundary walk.
4. Subscription Deposits
When obtaining Petitions, Property Owner Proponents should also raise subscription deposit
funds for preliminary design engineering and construction cost estimates and legal advisory
services. Funding must be sufficient to secure engineering cost estimates from electric,
telephone, and the cable franchise provider and to pay the advance costs required to retain the
District Engineer.
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Formation of Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts
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The District Engineer will prepare complete technical plans and drawings for review by the
utilities, and establish final cost estimates for the construction bidding process. Plans must
contain detailed information on trench size and location, and the location of equipment within
the trenches. Such drawings are usually ordered and directed by the District Engineer. Such
costs may range from$900 to$1,700 per Property Owner Proponent and will depend on the size
of the district, complexity of the project, the costs for the preliminary services required to
establish the district.. Recently, PG&E and SBC (formerly Pacific Bell) have required full
deposits up front before they will proceed with engineering support for a proposed district.The
utility companies develop engineering drawings and technical specifications for design of their
particular underground facilities,which are then incorporated into composite drawings by the
District Engineer. It is the'composite drawings which are ultimately used for construction
bidding purposes. If the district is formed and issues bonds,it will refund or credit these funds
to the Property Owner Proponents in proportion to their contributions.
As fuf'ther described in the following section,the Property Owner Proponents are also required
to raise funds for Legal Advisory services. In accordance with a recently adopted Settlement
Agreement, this amount is to be $100 per Property Owner Proponent, up to a maximum of
$10,000 for the entire district.
Accordingly,the total subscription deposit necessary to form an assessment district may range
between$1,000 and$1,800 per Property Owner Proponent.If for any reason,the district is not
formed, and/or fails to issue the bonds, the Property Owner Proponents will receive only the
amount of their'contributions that have not been spent.
S. filing the Petition of Interest.Subscription Deposit`and boundary Map
The Petitions may be submitted to the Town when Property Owners representing at least 60%
of the total number of parcels to in the proposed district have signed'and the Subscription
Deposits(see above)and the informal boundary map are ready.Staff will check the Petition to
be sure that there the necessary signatures from the required percentage of properties and that
the Subscription Deposit and boundary map are in order.
6. first Council Meeting-Resolution of Intention
At the first Council meeting, the Council adopts the Resolution of Intention to Make
Acquisitions and Improvements which formally begins the assessment process.
7. Consultants
With the Resolution of Intention,the Town will appoint:Bond Counsel,the District Engineer,
and the Underwriter. The District Engineer prepares the estimates of costs, the proposed
assessment of the costs to each parcel in the district, the formal maps of the district and the
pians and specifications for the construction work.The plans may be preliminary at this stage.
In accordance with State law, the assessment of costs to each parcel in the district will be
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Formation of Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts
Page 4 of 9
developed by an analysis of the special benefit that each property owner receives from the
improvements funded by the assessment. All of the above information is summarized in the
"Engineer's Report"for the district.
The Underwriter is responsible for helping to estimate the costs of the bonds.and in pricing,
selling and delivering the bonds to the bond market. The Underwriter is paid:only from the
bond issue and only if bonds are issued.
Bond -Counsel directs al,l legal proceedings to establish the district including Council
resolutions,notices,forms of documents and instructions, including the levy of�tlxc assessment
and issuance of bonds. Except for the Advisory,Services to Property Owners below, Bond
Counsel is paid only if the bonds are actually issued, ,
Bond Counsel also provides advice and information(the"Advisory Services")to all interested
Property Owners within the proposed district(whether they support or oppose the,projeet)about
the assessment process and their rights and responsibilities.
All Property Owners shall be provided with notice of their right to.meet with.
Bond Counsel,and this notice shall include written materials that describe the
assessment:process and their rights and opportunities to be heard during the
Process.:,
• Bond Counsel shall hold at least 2 meetings for the purpose of advising the
Property Owners: The I" meeting as soon as practicable fallowing Town
appointment of Bond Counsel and the 2°d second meeting shall be held before
Town Council votes to preliminarily adopt the Engineer's Report for the district.
To the extent,that Advisory Funds are available, Bond Counsel shall .be
available toTrovide brief follow-up telephone consultation to.affected Property
Owners.
In the event the Advisory Fund is insufficient to provide all of the Advisory
Services described in this section, Bond Counsel shall provide Advisory
Services in the following order of priority: (1)written materials describing the
process; (2) meeting with Property Owners prior to adoption of the. draft
Engineer's Report; (3) meeting following retention of Bond Counsel; and (4)
telephone consultation.
The Town Attorney has sole discretion to supervise Bond Counsel's provision
of Advisory Services to ensure,so far as practicable,that such services are fairly
allocated between all affected Property Owners.
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Formation of Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts
Page 5 of 9
8. Second Coll 1icil_Mecti119-PrelilpProvxtl
The District Engineer prepares and files the following items with the Town Clerk:
• The Engineer's Report containing estimates of total assessment district costs,including
costs for District Engineer, utility company engineering, Bond Counsel, Underwriter
Advisory Fund, construction contract and Town administration. Construction cost
estimates will include a breakdown of each property owner's individual service
connection cost.
• Map of Proposed .Boundaries and Assessment Diagram for the district
Plans& Specifications for Project,
The Town Council adopts:
• Resolution Preliminarily Approving District Formation/Boundary Map, Engineer's
Report, and Directing Actions with Respect Thereto;and
• Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for Construction
(If the plans and specifications are still preliminary,this step may be deferred until after
the Assessment District is officially formed and the final plans are prepared by the
District Engineer).
9. After Second Council Meeting
Immediately following the Second Council Meeting,the Town Clerk,in coordination with the
District Engineer and Bond Counsel,takes the following actions:
Mails Notices of Proposed Assessments and Ballots to Property Owners at least 45 days
prior to the Public I ler -ing;
M Records Map of Proposed .Boundaries of the District; and
Cor�rdinate pftl�lication of call for construction bids (if appropriate).
10. Informational Works_hor)
In the 45-day period after Item 9, Town Staff and the consultants hold a Workshop about the
project and the proposed financing.
11. Construction Bids
Under the State Public Contract Code and the Chapter 3A of the Tiburon Municipal Code,
Town solicits contractor bids for construction. Typically,the bid period is 30 days,with bids
received about two weeks before the public hearing and ballot. After the bid'opening, the
District Engineer and Town Staff determine the lowest responsible bid and adjust the proposed
assessments if warranted.This step may be deferred until after Item 17 if preliminary plans and
specifications are used for district formation.
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Formation of Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts
Page 6 of 9
12. Third Council Mectinf-Public Hearin and Ballot
At a Council meeting held at least 45 days following mailing of the Notice of Proposed
Assessments, the Town Council will:
• Hold a.public hearing to solicit any comments for or against the assessment
• Close the public hearing and call for the tabulation of ballots
The Town Clerk opens and counts ballots. Ballots are weighted on dollars assessed (for
example,if all assessments are the same,each property owner has one vote). Only valid ballots
actually received by the end of the hearing are counted. Unsigned, unreadable or unmarked
ballots are not valid. If more than 50 percent of the ballots cast are against, the proceedings
must be abandoned.
If a majority approving vote is received, and the Council concurs, Council then adopts:
Resolution Adopting Engineer's Report,Confirming Assessments.and Directing Actions
with Respect Thereto
This resolution levies the assessment and directs recordings and filings for the assessment
lien and directs the cash payment period. This resolution also has provisions establishing
completion time requirements for individual service connections.
13. Immediately After 12above
The Town Clerk, District Engineer and Bond Counsel, takes the following actions:
• Files and Records Assessments,Notices of Assessment and Assessment Diagram;
• Publishes Notice to Pay Assessments; and
• Mails Notices to Pay Assessment to each Property Owners (include the deadline date
for completing individual service connections).
14. Cash I'vn t;nt Period
Property Owners have a minimum 30-day period to pay cash for their assessments or any
portion. At the end of the 30-day period,the exact amount of bonds to be issued is determined
based on the remaining,unpaid assessments.
After the cash payment period:
• The Administrative Services Director completes the List of Unpaid Assessments, and
• The Bond Purchase Agreement and Preliminary Official Statement are filed with the
Town Clerk.
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Formation of Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts
Page 7 of 9
Property Owners must also decide whether to contract with the Contractor performing the
District work or hire their own contractor to perform individual service connection work on
their property.
15. Fourth Cy611ncil Meeting-Bonds
At a Town Council Meeting after Item No. 14 above, Town Council adopts:
m Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Bonds; and
is Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Construction Contract. This step may be
deferred until after Item 17 if preliminary plans and specifications need to be finalized
by the District Engineer.
16. After Item 15
The Administrative Services Director and Underwriter price the bond issue, and the Town
executes the following:
Bond Purchase Agreement(sells bonds); and
Preliminary Official Statement(describes bonds for market)
17. Bond Closing,
Approximately 2 weeks after Item 16, the bonds are delivered to Underwriter in exchange for
the purchase price under the Bond Purchase Agreement. This, along with the cash payments,
provides the funds for to pay for the underground project and its related costs..
18. Execution of Construction Contract
The Town executes the Construction Contract with the selected bidder. Construction work
would typically commence within a few weeks of contract execution. Town staff makes
progress payments to the Contractor as with any public works contract. Construction duration
will depend on the size and complexity of the project, but typically lasts 60 to 90 days.
19. Uti'lity_Coordinatian
Upon completion of construction, the Town coordinates with the utilities to connect all
properties to the new underground system. This process may take several weeks or more
depending on the scheduling requirements of each utility company. Each property owner is
responsible for connecting his or her property to the newly undergrounded facilities. The
Town's contractor is usually required to offer service connection work at established costs.
However,each owner may chose his or her own contractor or other provider for the individual
service connection work.
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Formation of Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts
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20. Work Coini3lcted
After all connections ate completed,the utilities will remove the overhead system. Town pays
final bills and costs, including any remaining legal and administrative costs incurred by the
Town for the project. If there is any surplus remaining,the Council may take action to provide
any Ru-ther improvements needed to complete the project and/or distribute any surplus as
provided by law.
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Formation of Utility Undergrounding Assessment Districts
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EXHIBIT NO.
RESOLUTION NO.01-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TIBURON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
TAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913 AND TO ISSUE BONDS
PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915 TO
UNDERGROUND ALL EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY
FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED
TOWN OF TIBURON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
(HAWTHORNE UNDERGROUNDIN[G DISTRICT) AND
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN
CONNECTION T14EREWITH
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon (the "Town")has previously adopted
Town Council Resolution No. 2996 supporting the undergrounding of overhead utility wires and
poles and has adopted Policy and Procedures for the Formation of Utility Undergrounding
Assessment Districts (the"Policies"); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Policies, the owners of certain parcels of land have
submitted petitions (the "Petitions") to the Town requesting the formation of an assessment district in
order to underground all of the overhead utility wires, poles and other facilities providing utility
service to the area within the proposed assessment district;and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has reviewed the Petitions and in accordance with Streets and
Highways Code Section 5896.7 has presented to the Town Council a certificate as to the sufficiency
of the Petitions to the effect that petitions have been submitted by more than five owners of
assessable land within the proposed assessment district, as shown on the last equalized assessment
roll, who own lands constituting more than one-half of the area of all assessable lands within the
proposed assessment district, and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer and Director of Public Works (the "Town Engineer") has
reviewed the Petitions and determined that the Petitions show support for the proposed assessment
district by the owners of at least sixty percent (60%) of the parcels within the proposed assessment
district; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to adopt this resolution in accordance with the
Policies and the provisions of Streets and Highways Code Section 10200, which is a part of the
Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (the "1913 Act"), declaring its intention to make acquisitions
and improvements to underground all electric,telephone and cable facilities, remove poles, overhead
wires, guys and anchors and complete appurtenant work thereto as further described in Section 3
hereof(the "Improvements") and to order the formation of an assessment district to pay the costs
thereof under and pursuant to the provisions of the 1913 Act; and
WHEREAS, the proposed assessment district, if it is formed, is to be known and designated
as the Town of Tiburon Assessment District No. 2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding District) (the
"Assessment District"); and
WHEREAS, the proposed boundaries of the Assessment District are shown on a map which
indicates by a boundary line the extent of the territory proposed to be included in the Assessment
District, which map has been prepared by Harris & Associates (the "Assessment Engineer") and
designated "Town of Tiburon Hawthorne Undergrounding District Proposed Boundary Map" (the
"Map"),which Map is on file in the office of the Town Clerk;and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer, with the assistance of the Assessment Engineer, is
competent to make and file with the Town Clerk the report with regard to the Improvements, which
report is required by the 1913 Act to be made and filed;and
WHEREAS, the conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system facilities to
underground, including connection to existing overhead electric utility distribution lines where the
surface is restored to the condition existing prior to undergrounding, is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act(Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.)("CEQA")and
its implementing guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) (the
"Guidelines")pursuant to Section 15302(d)of the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, in order to finance the cost of the Improvements the Town Council intends to
consider issuing bonds secured by the assessments to be levied on property in the Assessment
District pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915, being Division 10 (commencing with
Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code(the"1915 Act");and
WHEREAS, before issuing bonds, the Town Council is required, under the 1915 Act, to
adopt a resolution declaring its intention to do so;
NOW, THEREFORE, The Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby find, order
and resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals,and each of them,are true and correct.
Sl,-X,710'�Ll In accordance with the Policies, the Town Council hereby appoints Harris &
Associates as the Assessment Engineer and the firm of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a
Professional Corporation and Samuel Sperry as bond counsel for the Assessment District.
SECTION 3, The Improvements generally include the undergrounding of existing electric,
telephone and cable facilities, including the removal of poles, overhead wires, guys and anchors and
the installation of new underground service connections and new streetlights and appurtenant work
therewith within the area shown on the Map. The Map is hereby approved as the preliminary
boundary Map for the Assessment District. The Improvements will be designed and constructed to
the standards required by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company ("PG&E") and other utility
providers. The Town will inspect the work to ensure conformance to Town standards and
specifications where applicable. Once completed, the underground facilities will become the
property and responsibility of PG&E and such other utility providers. Each owner of property
located within the Assessment District will be responsible for arranging for and paying for 'work on
his property necessary to connect facilities constructed by the public utilities in the public streets to
the points of connection on the private property. Conversion of individual service connections on
private property is not included in the work to be done by the Assessment District. Failure to convert
individual service connections on private property may result in a recommendation to the Town
Council that the public utilities be directed to discontinue service to that property or that other actions
be taken in accordance with applicable laws to convert such individual service connections.
Overhead facilities cannot be removed until all overhead service has been discontinued.
S[XTION 4. The Town Council hereby finds and declares that the public interest and
necessity require the acquisition and construction of the Improvements, and any portion of the costs
of the Improvements to be assessed against parcels within the Assessment District will be of direct
and special benefit to such parcels, The Town Council hereby declares its intention to order the
conversion of the existing overhead electric and communication facilities to underground locations,
and the acquisition of the Improvements, to make the expenses thereof chargeable upon the area
included within the Assessment District, and to form the Assessment District,
SECTION 5. The Town Council further declares its intention to levy a special assessment
upon the land within the Assessment District in accordance with the respective special and direct
benefit to be received by each parcel of land from the Improvements.
SECTION 6. The Town Council finds and determines that before ordering the acquisition
of the Improvements it shall take proceedings pursuant to the 1913 Act and pursuant to Part 7.5 of
the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931, Streets and
Highways Code Section 2960 et seq.(the "1931 Act").
SECTION 7. The Assessment Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to make and file
with the Town Clerk a written report with regard to the 1913 Act (the "Report"), which Report shall
comply with the requirements of Section 10204 and Section 2961 of the Streets and Highways Code
and Article XIIID of the California Constitution and shall contain the following:
(a) Plans and specifications for the Improvements;
(b) A general description of works or appliances already installed and any other property
necessary or convenient for the operation of the Improvements, if the works, appliances or property
are to be acquired as part of the Improvements;
(c) An estimate of the cost of the Improvements, and the cost of land, rights of ways,
easements, and incidental expenses in connection with the Improvements, including the cost of
registering bonds, and a determination of the portion of the costs that represent a general benefit and
the portion of the costs that represent a direct and special benefit to each of the parcels within the
Assessment District;
(d) A diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the Assessment District, the
boundaries of any zones within the Assessment District and the lines and dimensions of each parcel
of land within the Assessment District as they existed at the time of passage of this resolution (each
subdivision to be given a separate number on the diagram); and
(e) A proposed assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the proposed
Improvements that confer a direct and special benefit upon the several subdivisions of land in the
Assessment District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received by such
subdivision, respectively, from the Improvements (the assessment shall refer to the subdivisions by
their respective numbers assigned as provided in (d)above).
(f) A proposed maximum annual assessment upon each of the several subdivisions of
land in the Assessment District to pay costs incurred by the Town and not other-wise reimbursed
which result from the administration and collection of assessments or from the administration or
registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other related funds.
In addition, the Report shall contain the information required by the 1931 Act as set forth in
Streets and Highways Code Section 29&1(b), including:
(a) The total amount, as near as may be detennined, of the total principal sum of
all unpaid special assessments and special assessments required or proposed to be levied
under any completed or pending assessment proceedings, other than the proposed
assessments to be levied with respect to the Assessment District, which would require an
investigation and report under the 1931 Act against the total area proposed to be assessed;
and
(b) The total true value, as near as may be determined, of the parcels of land and
improvements within the Assessment District which are proposed to be assessed. Total true
value may be estimated as the full cash value of the parcels as shown upon the last equalized
assessment roll of the county. Alternatively, total true value may be determined by other
reasonable means, including, but not limited to, by adjusting the value shown on the last
equalized assessment roll to correct for deviations from market value due to Article XIIIA of
the California Constitution.
SECTION 8. Notice is hereby given that serial or term bonds to represent unpaid
assessments and to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 12 percent per annum will be issued in the
manner provided in the 1915 Act to represent the unpaid assessments and the last installment of such
bonds shall mature a maximum of 30 years from the second day of September next succeeding 12
months from their date. The principal amount of such bonds maturing or becoming subject to
mandatory prior redemption each year shall not be an amount equal to an even annual proportion of
the aggregate principal amount of the bonds, but rather(except as specifically otherwise provided by
the Town Council in connection with the sale of such bonds), shall be an amount which,when added
to the amount of interest payable in each year, will be a sum which is substantially equal in each
year, except for the moneys failing due on the first maturity or mandatory prior redemption date of
the bonds which shall be adjusted to reflect the amount of interest earned from the date when the
bonds bear interest to the date when the first interest is payable on the bonds. Such bonds shall be
serviced and collected by the Town Treasurer or by such registrar and/or paying agent(s) as this
Town Council may from time to time designate.
SECTION 9. Following the acquisition of the Improvements and the payment of all
incidental expenses in connection with the formation of the Assessment District and the issuance of
bonds pursuant to the 1915 Act, any surplus remaining in the improvement fund established for the
Assessment District shall be used as determined by the Town Council as provided in Section 10427
of the Streets and Highways Code.
SECTION 10. The provisions of Part 11.1 of the 1915 Act, providing an alternative
procedure for the advance payment of assessments and the calling of bonds, shall apply.
SECTION 11. Except as specifically otherwise provided for herein, the Improvements shall
be made and ordered pursuant to the provisions of the 1913 Act.
SECTION 12, The Town Council hereby determines that the Town will not obligate itself to
advance available funds from its treasury to cure any deficiency which may occur in the bond
redemption fund established for the Assessment District.
,4 1.)
SECTION I'. The public interest will not be served by allowing the property owners to take
SECTION 13.
contract to be let for the construction of the Improvements, and no notice of award of contract
shall be published.
SECTION 14. It is hereby determined that the bonds proposed to be issued in these
proceedings may be refunded. Any adjustment to assessments resulting from such refunding shall be
done on a pro rata basis as required pursuant to Section 8571.5 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Any such refunding shall be pursuant to the provisions of Division 11.5 (commencing with Section
9500) of the Streets and Highways Code,except that, if, following the filing of the report specified in
Section 9523 and any subsequent modifications of the report, the Town Council finds that all of the
conditions specified in Section 9525 are satisfied and that the adjustments to assessments are on a pro
rata basis, the Town Council may approve and confirm the report and any, without further
proceedings, authorize, issue, and sell the refunding bonds pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with
Section 9600) of Division 11.5 of the Streets and Highways Code. Any such refunding bonds shall
bear interest at the rate of not to exceed twelve percent (12%) per annum, or such higher rate of
interest as may be authorized by applicable law at the time of sale of such bonds; and the last
installment of such bonds shall mature on such date as will be determined by the Town Council in
the proceedings for such refunding.
sEcTjON_L5. It is in the public interest and more economical to do certain work on private
property to eliminate any disparity in level or size between the Improvements and private property
and to add the actual cost of such work to the assessment of the property to which such work was
done, provided that no work of this nature shall be performed until and unless the written consent of
the owner of property is first obtained.
gurm 16. Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 10110, the Town intends to
enter into agreements with PG&E and the other utility providers, and any agreement between the
Town and PG&E, or any other public utility, for the ownership, management, or control of the
underground electric, telephone and cable facilities to be installed in connection with the
Improvements,would benefit any current or future residents of the Assessment District.
SECTION 17. Pursuant to Section 15302(d) of the Guidelines, the undergrounding of the
Improvements will have no significant effect on the environment and is categorically exempt from
CEQA. The Town Clerk is directed to cause a notice of exemption to be posted as required by law.
SECTION 18. The Town Council hereby waives the requirement in the Policies for the
appointment at this time of an underwriter for the Assessment District (the "Underwriter") and
determines that delaying the appointment of the Underwriter to a later date in the proceedings will
not adversely affect the proceedings as the Town will be engaging a municipal advisor to assist it in
estimating the costs of issuing the bonds for the Assessment District.
SECTION 19. All inquiries for any and all information relating to these proceedings,
including information relating to protest procedures, should be directed to:
Greg Chanis
Town Manager
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, California 94920
{4l 5)435-7373
SECTION X This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
SECTION 21. The Town Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED,APPROVED,and ADOPTED on January 4,2017,by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL ERS: Doyle,Fraser,Fredericks, O'Donnell,Tollini
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JIM FRASER,Mayor
ATTEST:
LEA STEFANI,Town Clerk
EXHIBUN6.)f'-5
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PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT
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Assessment District No. 2017-1
(Hawthorne Undergrounding District)
Prepared under the provisions of the „s
Municipal Improvement Act of 1913ry�
For the G �
TOWN OF TIBURON
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County of Marin, California y
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August 8, 2017
Harris & Associates
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction and Certifications...............-......... ...... ................... I
PART I Description of Improvements...........................................................................7
PARTII Cost Estimate..............................:..........:...........................................................8
PART III Method of Assessment Spread and Assessment Roll.....................................9
Exhibit l - Assessment Roll..............................................................................22
Exhibit 2 -Debt Limit Valuation......................................................................26
PART IV Annual: Administrative Assessment...............................................................27
PART V Boundary Map and Diagram of Assessment District..................................28
PART VI Description of Facilities..................................................................................29
Right-of-Way Certificate................................................. .............................30
Certification of Completion of Environmental Proceedings ............................31
APPENDICES
A. Assessment Calculations
B. Assessment Diagram
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AGENCY: TOWN OF TIBURON
PROJECT: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
TO: TOWN COUNCIL
ENGINEER'S "REPORT" PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2961 AND 10204
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
The purpose of this Assessment District is to provide financing to underground power,telephone and
cable facilities along Delmar Drive, Hawthorne Drive, Maravista Court, Palmer Court, Rock Hill
Road,and portions of Hilary Drive and Tiburon Boulevard within the Town of Tiburon.The proposed
underground utility improvements will provide conversion to an upgraded utility system and will
enhance neighborhood aesthetics, safety and reliability.
The construction of these improvements will conform to existing Town of Tiburon, Pacific Gas and
Electric,AT&T and Comcast Communications standards.The proposed improvements are of special
and direct benefit to the properties within the boundary of the proposed assessment district to the
extent described herein.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article X111D of the State Constitution, Part 7.5 of the "Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of' 1931", being Division 4 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California,and the"Municipal Improvement Act of 1913",
being Division 12 of said Code, and the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the Town Council of the
TOWN OF TIBURON, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for Assessment
District No.2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding District)(hereinafter referred to as the"Assessment
District"), I, K. Dennis Klingelhofer, P.E., a Registered Professional Engineer, and authorized
representative of Harris& Associates. the duly appointed Assessment Engineer, herewith submit the
"Report"for the Assessment District,consisting ol'six (6) parts as stated below.
PART I
This part contains the preliminary plans and specd-Ications which describe the general nature, location
and extent for the proposed improvements to be constructed, and are filed herewith and made a part
hereof. Said plans and specifications are on file in the 011 ice of the"Town Engineer.
PART II
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements, including capitalized interest,
if any, incidental costs and expenses in connection there«ith as set forth herein and attached hereto.
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PART Ili
This part consists of the following information:
A. A description of the method of assessment spread; and
B. The genera) benefit which is determined to result fi•om the proposed improvements which has
been excluded from the assessment, and the proposed assessment of the total amount of the
costs and expenses of the proposed improvements upon the several subdivisions of land within
the Assessment District, in proportion to the special benefits to be received by such
subdivisions from said improvements; which is set forth ,upon the assessment roll filed
herewith and made a part hereof; and
C. Tlae total amount,as near as may be determined,of the total principal sum of all unpaid special
assessments previously levied and special assessments required or proposed to be levied under
any completed or pending assessment proceedings. other than that contemplated for the
Assessment District, which would require an investigation and report under the "Special
Assessment investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931"against the total area
proposed to be assessed; and
D. The total the value, determined from the latest Assessor's roll, of the parcels of land and
improvements which are proposed to be assessed.
PART IV
This part contains the proposed maximum annual administrative assessment to be levied upon each
subdivision or parcel of land within the Assessment District to pay the costs incurred by the TOWN
OF TIBURON, and not otherwise reimbursed, resulting from the administration and collection of
assessments, from the administration and registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other
related funds, or both.
PARI'V
This part contains a map showing the boundaries of the Assessment District, and a diagram showing
the Assessment District, the boundaries and the dimensions of the subdivisions of land within said
Assessment District,as the same existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of intention.The
Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram are tiled herewith and made a part hereof, and part of the
assessment. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is included in this Report as Appendix B.
PART VI
This part shall consist orthe following Information:
A. Right-of-Way Certificate
B. Environmental Certificate
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Cei-tificate of Assessment Engineei-
WHEREAS,on.lanuary 4,2017 the Town Council ofthe TOWN OF TIBURON,State of California,did,
pursuant to the provisions of the 1913 Act"Municipal Improvement Act of 1913", being Division 12 of
the Streets and Highways Code,of the State of California(the"1913 Act"),adopt Resolution No.01-2017
(the "Resolution of Intention") declaring its intention to provide for the installation and construction of
certain public improvements,together with appurtenances and appurtenant work in connection therewith,
in a special assessment district known and designated as TOWN OF TIBURON ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO.2017-1 (HAWTHORNE UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT)(hereinafter referred to as
the"Assessment District");and
WHEREAS,said Resolution of Intention,as required by law,did direct the Engineer of Work to make
and file a "Report", consisting of the following as required by Section 10204 of the Act:
A. Description of Improvements;
B. A general description of works or appliances already installed and any other property
necessary or convenient for the operation of the improvement, if the works, appliances, or
property are to be acquired as part of the improvement,
C. Cost Estimate.
D. Assessment Diagram showing the Assessment District and the subdivisions of land therein;
E. A proposed assessment of the costs and expenses of the works of improvement levied upon
the parcels within the boundaries of the Assessment District;
F. The proposed maximum annual assessment to be levied upon each subdivision or parcel of
land within the Assessment District to pay the costs incurred by the Town and not otherwise
reimbursed resulting from the administration and collection of assessments or from the
administration and registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other-related funds.
For particulars, reference is made to the Resolution of Intention as previously adopted.
NOW. THEREFORE, I, K. Dennis Klingelhofer, P.E., the authorized representative of HARRIS &
ASSOCIATES, pursuant to Article XIIID of the Calil'ornia ConStttlltion and the 1913 Act,do hereby
submit the following:
I. Pursuant to the provisions of law and the Resolution of Intention, I have assessed the costs
and expenses of the works of improvement to be performed in the Assessment District upon
the parcels of land in the Assessment District specially benefited thereby in direct proportion
and relation to tine special benefits to be received by each of said parcels. For particulars as
to the identification of said parcels. reference is made to the Assessment Diagram (the
"Diagram"), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. All parcels specially
benefitted by the works of improvement have been included within the Assessment District.
2. As required by law; the Diagrann is attached hereto,showing the Assessment District, as well
as the boundaries and dimensions of the respective parcels and subdivisions of land within
said Assessment District as the same existed at the time of the passage of said Resolution of
Intention, each of which subdivisions of land or parcels or lots respectively have been given
a separate number upon the Diagram and in the Assessment Roll as defined below.
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3. 'The subdivisions and parcels of land with the numbers shown on the Diagram as attached
hereto correspond with the numbers as appearing on the Assessment Roll as defined below.
4. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bonds will be issued in accordance with Division 10 of
the Streets and I igh-,avays Code of the State of California (the "improvement Bond Act of
1915'),to represent all unpaid assessments, which bonds shall be issued in one or more series.
each with a term not to exceed the legal maximum term as authorized by law,"THIRTY-NINE
(39) YEARS from the 2nd clay of September next succeeding twelve (12) months from their
date. Said bonds shall bean interest at a rate not to exceed the current legal maximum rate of
12% per annum.
5. By virtue of the authority contained in said 1913 Act, and by further direction and order of
the legislative body; I hereby recommend the following assessment to cover the costs and
expenses of the works of improvement for the Assessn-tent District based on the costs and
expenses as set forth below:
As Preliminarily As
Approved Confirmed
Estimated Cost of Construction: $9,028,275
Estimated Incidental Expenses: $1,785,112
Estimated Financing Costs: $1,639,233
Estimated Contribution for General Benefit: ($25,823)
Estimated Total to Assessment: $12,426,796
For particulars as to the individual assessments and their descriptions, reference is made
to Part 111, Exhibit I (Assessment Roll) which describes the assessment to be levied upon
each parcel based upon the special benefit which it receives from the improvements to be
funded by the assessments.
6. Undcr the Resolution of Intention, the requirement of Division 4 of the California Streets and
Highway Code shall be satisfied with Part 7.5 of said Division 4, for which the following is
presented:
a. The total amount, as near as can be (fete rm i tied, of the total principal amount of all
unpaid special assessment and special assessments required or proposed to be levied
under any, completed or pending assessment proceedings, other than contemplated in
the instant proceeding, is:
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b. The total amount of the principal sum of the special assessment (the "Balance of
Assessment") proposed to be levied in the instant proceedings is:
$12,426,796
c. The total amount of the principal sum of unpaid special assessment levied against the
parcels proposed to be assessed, as computed pursuant to paragraph 1, above, plus the
principal amount of the special assessment proposed to be levied in the instant
proceedings from paragraph 2, above is:
$12,426,796
The total true value, as near as may be determined, of the land and improvements for the
parcels which are proposed to be assessed in the instant proceedings,as determined by the
full cash value of the parcels as shown upon the last equalized assessment roll of the
County of Marin, is:
$141,425,336
This report does not represent a recommendation of parcel value, economic viability or financial
feasibility, as that is not the responsibility of the Assessment Engineer.
EXECUTED on 2017.
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
K. DENNIS KLINGF,LHOFF,R, P.E.
R.C.E.NO. 50255
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
TOWN OF TIBURON
COUNTY OF MARIN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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This report is submitted on— ------ 2017.
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
K. DENNIS KLIN'GELHOFER,P.E.
R.C.E.NO. 50255
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
TOWN OF TIBURON
COUNTY OF MARIN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Preliminary approval by the TOWN COUNCIL of the TOWN OF TIBURON,CALIFORNIA,on the
day of --, 2017.
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Final approval by the TOWN COUNCIL of the TOWN OF TIBURON,CALIFORNIA,on the
day of�._ ...._ 2017.
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Part I
Description of Improvements
The following provides a description of the public improvements proposed to be constructed, installed
or acquired under the provisions of the Act as shown on tile Preliminary Plans on file in the office of
the Town Engineer.
The project includes the construction of the public inlprovennents, including all planning, design,
Construction administration and general administration services,the acquisition of all necessary rights
of way, the acquisition of licenses, franchises and permits and the Construction of all auxiliary work
necessary and/or convenient to the accomplishnnent thereof, in accordance with the final plans and
specifications to be approved by the Town of Tiburon prior to the start of construction. ']'Ile
COI1StrLICtiO1l Of the public improvements may be phased as necessary and convenient for the"Town of
Tiburon. Phasing will be undertaken in a manner that results in a complete and functional portion of
each system described below.
The following improvements are proposed to be constructed and installed in the general location
referred to as the Town of Tiburon Assessment District No. 2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding
District) (the "Assessment District") and will include:
I. Construction of mainline underground power, telephone and cable conduit, with appurtenant
manholes; pull boxes and surface-located transformers and like structures.
2. Construction of service conduit and appurtenances to property line.
3. Installation of new Conductor within said conduit and nndCrgrOuld StrLICtUres by the utility
Companies.
4. Installation of replacement street lights:
5. Removal of existing overhead power, telephone and cable wires, poles and streetlights.
The improvements will be designed by PG&E, AT&T, Comcast, and the Town of Tiburon (joint
trench). The Town of Tiburon will inspect the wort:to ensure conformance to Town ordinances,rules,
warrants, reguiations, standards and specifications where applicable.
Each owner of property located within the Assessment District will be responsible for arranging for
and paying for work oil his or her property necessary to connect facilities Constructed by the public
Utilities in the public streets and alleys to the points of connection on the private property. Conversion
of individual service connections on private property is not included in the work to be funded by the
Assessment District.
The estimated time for completion Of the Undergrounding of the utilities is 36 months after the
formation of Assessment District. Construction is estimated to begin approximately 24 months after
the formation of the Assessment District. Property owners will be required to provide necessary
underground connections within 120 days of the completion Oftlle underground facilities.
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Part II
Cost Estimate
Town of Tiburon
Assessment District No.2017-1
(Hawthorne Undergrounding District)
123 Parcels High level
Estimate
JOINT TRENCH CONSTRUCT ION COSTS $4,718,001
30 construction contingency $1,415,400
UTIILITY COST(PG&E,AT&T and Comcast)
PG&E. $2,385,171
AT&T $121,517
Comcast $138,185
ENVI RONMENT.AL MITIGATION
Contingency° S250,000
Total Construction Cost; $9,028,275
LESS CONTRIBUTIONS FOR GENERAL BENEFIT
General Benefit related to the undergroundine of the existing —($25,823)
overhead utilities adjacent to the Did Rail Trak
Credits: ($25,823)
:NCI DENTAL EXPENSES
Design Engineering arid Assessment Engineering $600,000
Construction Management(8%of construction cost)- $722,262
Town Administration $100,000
Legal Advice to Property Owners $10,000
Underwriter p° $136,350
Bond Counsel $90,000
Financial Advisor $60,000
Ra t i ng Agen cy $30,000
Paying Agent $9,000
Financial Printing,Registration and Servicing 510,000
Ei I i ng fees $2,500
Incidental Contingencies $15,000
Total Incidental Expenses: $1,785,112
Total Construction and Incidental Expenses: $10,787,563
FINANCING COSTS(Estimate)
Bond Reserve`° $893.177
Funded Interest x+746 055
Total Financing Costs: $1,639,233
TOTAL.AMOUNT TO ASSESSMENT: $12,426,796
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Part III
Method of Assessment Spread and Assessment Roll
Since the improvements are to be funded by the levying of assessments, the"Municipal Improvement
Act of 1413"(the"Act")and Article XIIID of the State Constitution require that assessments be based
on the special benefit that the properties receive from the works of improvement. Section 4 of Article
XIIID provides that only special benefits are assessable and the local agency levying the assessment
must separate the general benefits from the special benefits. It also provides that parcels within a
district that are owned or used by any public agency,the State of California,or the United States shall
not be exempt from assessment unless the agency can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence
that those publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit. In addition, Section 4 requires that
a parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred
on that parcel. Neither-the Act nor the State Constitution specifies the method or formula that should
be used to apportion the costs to properties in any special assessment district proceedings.
The responsibility for recommending an apportionment of the costs to properties which specially
benefit from the improvements rests with the Assessment Engineer,who is appointed for the purpose
of making an analysis of the facts and determining the correct apportionment of the assessment
obligation. In order to apportion the assessments to each parcel within the boundaries of the
assessment district in direct proportion with the special benefit which it will receive from the
improvements,an analysis has been completed and is used as the basis for apportioning costs to each
parcel within the Assessment District.
The approval of the assessments rests with the Town Council. The Council renders its decision after
hearing testimony and evidence presented at a public hearing and tabulating the assessment ballots,
which are mailed to all record owners of property within the Assessment District. Only ballots
delivered to the Town Clerk prior to the close of the public hearing are tabulated. The Council's
findings must include whether or not the assessment spread has been made in direct proportion to the
estimated special benefits received by each parcel.
The following sections set forth the methodology used to apportion the costs of the improvements to
each parcel.
SEPARATION OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL BENEFIT
Under Article XIIID, only special benefits may be assessed, and it is the responsibility of the
Assessment Engineer to identify, quantify, and exclude general benefits from the assessment that is
apportioned to parcels in proportion to the special benefit they will receive from the improvements.
As stated in the "Proposition 218 Guide for Special Districts" prepared by the California Special
Districts Association, the requirement that a public agency separate the general benefits from the
special benefits helps ensure that the special benefit requirement is met. As defined in Article XIIID,
"special benefit"means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on
real property located in the district or to the public at large.
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The benefits associated with the undergrounding of overhead utilities are related to increased
reliability, improved neighborhood aesthetics, enhanced safety and the removal of obstructions to
view within the Assessment District and potentially for areas outside of the Assessment District.The
spec'fie location and nature of the undergrounding project will determine if the benefits are a"general
benefit"or provide a"special benefit"to parcels within the Assessment District, or a combination of
both.
GENERAL BENEFIT
Because of the localized nature of the improvements within the Assessment District and tine small
number of parcels that will be impacted by the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities along
roadways providing ingress/egress to the parcels within the District, the Assessment Engineer has
determined the benefits described in the following section represent special benefits that are conferred
on parcels within the Assessment District, and that there are no "general benefits" that will be
conveyed to parcels outside the boundaries of the Assessment District, or to the public at large
associated with the undergrounding of the overhead utilities within the Assessment District except as
described in the findings below:
• Aesthetics Benefit. The Assessment Engineer has determined that there are no aesthetic
benefits which represent general benefit or benefits to the public at large. This is based upon
the fact that the majority of the utility poles and overhead facilities that will be undergrounded
are located along the local streets within the,Assessment District that provide ingress/egress
to parcels within the District. Those local streets are not used by "through traffic" to reach
destinations that are outside the District. The removal of the overhead utilities and poles will
provide an aesthetic benefit for the parcels within the District which the Assessment Engineer
has determined represents aspecial benefit to parcels within the District. In addition to the
removal of the existing overhead utilities on the local streets within the District,there are also
overhead lines on several utility poles which will be removed that are located adjacent to the
Old Rail Trail at the rear of the parcel owned by the Belvedere Tennis Club, and several poles
that are near Tiburon Boulevard but away from the edge of the pavement The Assessment
Engineer has determined that the removal of those poles does not provide an improvement in
aesthetics that would represent a general benefit to the community or the public at large. The
existing utilities do not impact aesthetics for park visitors related to views of tine bay since
they are located on the opposite side of the trail. For traffic on Tiburon Boulevard the existing
utilities are generally located almost one hundred feet to several hundred feet from the edge
of pavement,and are largely screened by the tennis club's facilities which are located between
Tiburon Boulevard and the existing utilities. The removal of the existing overhead utilities
near the Old Rail Trail will not result in increased usage of the Richardson Bay Linear Park
by visitors who had not previously used the park because of the visual blight caused by the
existing overhead utilities, or result in increased traffic along Tiburon Boulevard because of
improved views looking towards the bay.
While the Town has identified its desire to remove all the poles along the Old Rail Trail and
Tiburon Boulevard,the Assessment Engineer has determined that the undergrounding of those
utility poles does not provide a general benefit to all parcels within the Town or to the public
at large based upon the requirements of Proposition 218. The Assessment Engineer's review
Of studies connpleted by a number of organizations and public entities found that the
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undergrounding of utilities did not provide an economic benefit to parcels not within the
Assessment District or the community at large. The studies found that the cost of
undergrounding utilities was many times the value or economic benefit to the community,that
the benefit to the public at large was not quantifiable, and that there was no economic benefit
to the community related to increased business expenditures or tourism as a result of the
undergrounding.
Enhanced Reliability Benefit. The Assessment Engineer has determined that there is no
general benefit that will be conveyed to parcels outside of the Assessment District. or to the
public at large related to enhanced reliability. This is based upon industry data that shows there
is little difference in the total "out of service" time (the total service interruption time for all
outages measured by the frequency of service interruptions and the tirne to repair) for
customers served by overhead systems versus those served by underground utilities. While the
undergrounding of an existing overhead utility generally results in a reduction in the frequency
of service interruptions, the time to restore service in an underground utility is longer due to
the difficulty in identifying the location of system outages and the time required to complete
repairs. Because of this, the total "out of service" time is comparable for overhead and
underground utility systems. The result is that parcels outside of the District will not see a
reduction in "out of service" time as a result of the undergrounding of the existing overhead
utilities within the Assessment District.
In addition to looking at "out of service" time, the ability of the utility to restore service to
parcels outside of the Assessment District in the event of damage to the utilities (whether
overhead or underground)within the District was also reviewed. Based upon redundancies in
the system and PG&E's operation of the distribution system,power could be restored to parcels
outside of the Assessment District prior to the repair of the damaged utilities within the
Assessment District. Existing facilities outside of the District could be used to feed power to
parcels outside of the District while repairs are being made. For example, although the utility
lines located adjacent to the Old Rail Trail are part of PG&E's distribution system that provides
power to downtown Tiburon, if one of those utility poles were damaged. PG&E could restore
power to parcels outside of the Assessment District, including the downtown area, by
"switching"power to restore service to parcels outside of the Assessment District prior to the
completion of repairs. Similarly, if parcels outside the District are affected by a portion of the
existing overhead facilities within Hilary Drive being damaged as a result of a vehicle hitting
a utility pole, PG&E could restore power to those parcels prior to the completion of repairs.
Finally, if portion of the overhead utilities within Rock Hill Road,north of Hillary Drive were
damaged, no parcels outside the Assessment District would be impacted. Since the ability to
restore service to parcels outside of the District is not improved as a result of undergrounding
the utilities within the District,there is no enhanced reliability benefit to parcels outside of the
Assessment District from undergrounding the existing overhead utilities within the District.
Removal of Obstructions to View.The Assessment Engineer has determined that the two(2)
parcels that are owned by the Town of Tiburon which are outside the boundaries of the
Assessment District will not receive a benefit from the relocation of the overhead utilities
adjacent to the Old Rail Trail on those parcels. This is based upon the Assessment Engineer's
determination that the overhead utilities that are located on the Belvedere Tennis Club's parcel
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do not obstruct views towards the bay for park users since they are located in the opposite
direction. In addition, since there is no development currently on those parcels or that would
be allowed in the future that would benefit from the removal of obstructions to view from tine
existing utilities since the parcels are within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay
Conservation and Development Commission.
Safety Benefit. The safety benefit related to the undergrounding of the overhead facilities
within the Assessment District is a result of the removal of the fixed obstructions (existing
power poles, guy wires and related facilities) trorn the right-of-sway, and the mitigation of the
potential delay by emergency responders that will neither cross a downed power line nor set
up equipment if an overhead utility line is in the way until it has been de-energized. in addition,
the threat to structures ora property being dal7W�Ied by downed utility lines and poles caused by
earthquakes, high winds and other unforeseeable events is reduced by the undergrounding of
the existing overhead utilities. The Assessment Engineer has determined that there is a general
benefit to the public at large related to the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities
located adjacent to the Old Rail Trail, The relocation and undergrounding of the utilities
adjacent to the Old Rail Trail will provide increased safety to those using Richardson Bay
Lineal Park by removing the risk of injury from coming in contact with downed utilities and
the removal of the fixed obstructions that are located in proximity, to the trail. Based upon a
street frontage of 75 feet for a typical residential parcel, the 590 linear feet of overhead utilities
adjacent to the Old Rail Trail is the equivalent of the frontage for 7.85 residential parcels. A
total of 3.925 benefit points have been assigned for the general benefit which represents 50%
of the benefit that would be assigned to the equivalent number of residential parcels since there
are no structures that could be damaged by downed utility poles or lines, or utility could not be
damaged by vehicles hitting a utility pole. A contribution of$25,823 will be required to offset
the general benefit related to tine safety benefit associated with the undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities along the Old Rail Trail.
SPECIAL BENEFITS
While the courts have found that a general enhancement of property value does not constitute"special
benefit"(Silicon Valley Taxpayers'Assn v. Santa Clara Cnty. Open S13ace Authority) if an assessment
district is narrowly drawn so that parcels that benefit in way that is particular and distinct from parcels
outside of the district, or the public at large they are deemed to receive a special benefit. Specifically,
the undergrounding of existing overhead utilities adjacent to parcels and the installation of new street
lights on the streets which provide ingress/egress to each parcel provides a particular and distinct
benefit to those parcels that is not realized by other parcels or to the public at large. The courts have
found that the characterization of a benefit(special vs. general)may depend on whether parcels within
a district receive a direct advantage from the improvement based upon their proximity to the
improvement, or receive an "indirect, derivative advantage resulting from the overall public benefits
of the improvement"(e.g., general enhancement of the district's property values).
There are four (4) types of special benefit that parcels may receive as a result of the proposed
undergrounding of the existing overhead utility facilities (power, telephone, street light and cable
facilities)with underground facilities.
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• Aesthetics Benefit. All of the parcels within the Assessment District will specially benefit
from the removal of the overhead wires and utility poles serving tl}e parcels within the
boundaries of the Assessment District, including the removal of guy wires and other support
structures related to the overhead facilities. The improvements will enhance the aesthetics of
the streetscape by removing the physical and visual impediments related to the existing
overhead utilities within the right-of-way along the local streets; and will improve the visual
environment for properties within the Assessment District. In addition, the removal of the
overhead utilities within the Assessment District will bring the area surrounding each parcel
closer to current development standards which require that all utilities be placed underground.
This will increase the desirability of the parcels within the Assessment District to a potential
purchaser when compared to a similar parcel served by overhead wires and utility poles.
Enhanced Reliability Benefit. As discussed in the general benefit discussion, while the
frequency of service outages may be reduced as a result of installing the existing overhead
facilities underground, the time to restore service in the event of an outage will increase.
As a result, the"out of service" time is expected to be similar. However the installation of
all new wires and new equipment installed underground within the Assessment District
will reduce the fi•equency of service interruptions to parcels within the District due to the
increased reliability of the upgraded facilities. In addition, the technology used in modern
underground systems allow the utility to minimize the ]lumber of parcels impact by an
outage. Parcels which have not already undergrounded their service will also see a
reduction in outages related to damages to their- individual service lines which will be
required to be replaced to connect to the new underground services. As a result, each
parcel within the Assessment District will receive a special benefit related to enhanced
reliability from the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities within the Assessment
District that is not received by parcels outside of the District.
Removal of Obstructions to View.The removal of the existing overhead utilities will provide
a special benefit to parcels within the Assessment District that will vary in proportion to the
impact the existing overhead utilities and poles have on the view from within structures or from
Outdoor living areas. The special benefit will also vary based upon the view-shed impacted by
the existing overhead utilities.The removal of obstructions from the existing overhead utilities
which will enhance view of Richardson Bay from parcels within the Assessment District
(Primary View Shed or Primary View) will receive a greater special benefit than the
enhancement of views of adjacent areas surrounding the parcel (Secondary View Shed or
Secondary View).
• Primary View/Property Enhancement. The location of a parcel in relationship to
the existing overhead utilities and view towards Richardson Bay has a direct impact
Oil the parcel's visual aesthetics and view enhancement it receives from the removal
of the existing overhead utilities.
• Secondary View/Property Enhancement. The location of a parcel in relationship to
the existing overhead utilities and view away from the Richardson Bay has a direct
impact on the parcel's visual aesthetics and view enhancement it receives from the
removal of the existing overhead utilities.
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R Safety Benefit. The undergrounding of the overhead facilities within the District will specially
benefit parcels in two ways from a safety perspective. The first relates to the elimination of the
threat to structures or property including any occupants within from being damaged or harmed
by downed utility lines and poles caused by earthquakes, high winds and other unforeseeable
events. The second relates to the removal of the fixed obstructions from the right-of-way and
the potential delay by emergency responders that will neither cross a downed power line nor
set up equipment if an overhead utility line is in the way until it has been de-energized.
As described in the Methodology section below, not all parcels receive these benefits to the same
extent based upon their location in proximity to the existing overhead utilities.
To establish the special benefit each individual parcel within the Assessment District receives in
relation to the other parcels within the Assessment District, a Benefit Point system is used. Each
parcel of land is assigned benefit points in proportion to the estimated special benefit a parcel receives
relative to the other parcels within the Assessment District from the utility undergrounding activities.
The parcels within the Assessment District are almost entirely developed for residential use. Benefit
points have been assigned to each residential parcel based upon its current use and the benefit which
it receives from the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities as discussed below.
• District Aesthetics Benefit. All residential parcels within the Assessment District that have
their primary ingress/egress along streets where the existing overhead utilities adjacent to their
parcel frontage(along either side of the street)will be undergrounded will benefit equally from
the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities. Each parcel which has existing overhead
utilities adjacent to its frontage is assigned one (i) benefit point for each existing or potential
dwelling unit which could be constructed on the parcel. Those parcels where the existing
overhead utilities do not front the parcel but which receive utility services from the existing
overhead utilities within the Assessment District and must use the street(s) where the existing
utilities will be undergrounded will receive 50% of the benefit assigned to parcels where the
existing overhead utilities front the parcel since they are impacted to a lesser degree by the
existing overhead utilities.
Since the streets within the Assessment District do not provide access to areas which extend
beyond the boundaries of the Assessment District and since the overhead utilities in the
Assessment District are not generally visible from areas that are outside of the Assessment
District there is no aesthetic benefit for parcels that are not within the Assessment District
boundaries.
■ Safety Benefit. Parcels within the District will benefit from the elimination of potential
property damage from downed utility lines and poles, the removal of the fixed obstructions
from the right-of-way, and the mitigation of the potential for delay by emergency responders
that will neither cross a downed power line nor set up equipment if an overhead utility line is
Ill the way until it has been de-energized. Each parcel that has its point of ingress/egress along
a street which has overhead facilities that will be undergrounded is assigned one (1) benefit
point for each existing or potential dwelling unit which could be constructed on the parcel.
Parcels that are served by utilities which have been undergrounded including utility services to
the parcel but which must use streets within the Assessment District for ingress/ and which
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would be impacted by downed wires or poles in the existing overhead utilities that are to be
undergrounded are assigned one-half(1%2) a benefit point since they receive a reduced benefit
because structures or occupants would not be damaged from downed utility lines and poles,
but do receive a special benefit related to the mitigation of potential for delays by emergency
responders as a result of the downed utility lines.
Enhanced Reliability Benefit. All parcels within the District that receive services from the
existing overhead utilities or which would be impacted by a service outage of the existing
overhead utilities within the District will specially benefit from the enhanced reliability of
service due to having all new wires and equipment and having such new equipment
underground, and the intelligent technology which minimizes the number of parcels impacted
by a service outage. Each parcel is assigned one (1) benefit point for each existing or potential
dwelling unit which could be constructed on the parcel. Parcels that are served by utilities
which have been undergrounded immediately adjacent to the parcel but which tie into existing
overhead utilities that will be undergrounded and which would be impacted by a service outage
in the existing overhead utilities that are to be undergrounded are assigned one-half(1/2) a
benefit point since they receive a reduced benefit.
■ Removal of Obstructions to View. Tile removal of obstructions to view includes both
Primary View Sheds (looking towards the RichardsonBay) and Secondary View Sheds
(looking away from the Richardson Bay). Residential parcels may receive a special benefit
related to its primary view, its secondary view, or both its primary view and its secondary
view based upon its location and the location of the existing overheard utilities that will be
undergrounded. The level of benefit a parcel receives is based on the following view shed
definitions.
Prrinlarry View Shed is defined as the view from within the dwelling unit or outside living
areas looking towards Richardson Bay which may be impacted by the existing overhead
utilities.
o High (1.0). "rhe Primary View Shed includes views of Richardson Bay from within
the dwelling or from outside living areas. The current view of the Bay is
significantly obstructed by the presence of the existing overhead utilities located
adjacent to the parcel and will be improved by the removal and undergrounding of
the existing overhead utilities.
o Medium (0.5). The Primary View Shed includes views of Richardson Bay from
within the dwelling or from outside living areas but the existing overhead utilities
are not located within the roadway which is adjacent to the parcel. The current view
is partially obstructed by the presence of the existing overhead utilities and will be
improved by the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities.
o Low (0.2.5). The Primary View Shed includes a view of Richardson Bay fi-om
within the dwelling or from outside living areas and current view is minimally
obstructed by the presence of the existing overhead utilities that are visible but not
located on the street(s) immediately adjacent to the parcel and the view will be
minimally improved by the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities.
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None (0.0). The Primary View Shed may or may not have a view of Richardson
Bay from within the dwelling, however, the existing overhead Utilities that will be
undergrounded are not within the view shed.
Secondary View Shed is defined as the view from within the dwelling Unit or outside living
looking towards the existing overhead utilities that will be undergrounded but which are not
looking towards Richardson Bay.
o High (0.5). The Secondary View Shed from within the dwelling or from outside
living areas is significantly obstructed by the presence of the existing overhead
utilities adjacent to the parcel and will be improved by the removal and
underlyroLmdijig of the existing overhead Utilities.
o Medium (0.25). The Secondary View Shed is partially obstructed from within the
dwelling or from outside living areas by the presence of the existing overhead
utilities which may or may not be adjacent to the parcel and will be improved by the
undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities.
o Low (0.125). The Secondary View Shed is mininially impacted by the existing
overhead Utilities that will be undergrounded from within the dwelling or from
outside living areas as result of the elevation or existing vegetation which
significantly blocks the view of the existing overhead utilities that will be
undergroutided,or the distance from within the structure or from outside living areas
to the overhead utilities is so great that the existing overhead utilities minimally
impact views.
o None (0.0). The Secondary View Shed does not have a view of the existing
overhead Utilities that will be undergrounded from within the dwelling or from
outside living areas as result of the elevation or existing vegetation which blocks
any view of the existing overhead utilities that will be undergrounded.
Exceptions
There are several parcels within the Assessment District which are not developed or planned for
residential use. Each of those parcels has a conditional use permit which allows the continued use of
the parcel as it is currently developed, and no change in Use is likely to occur which would alter the
special benefit the parcel receives. 'the methodology used to assign benefit points relative to the non-
residential use parcels is explained below.
I. St. Hilary Catholic Church and School
A.N. 16, 17 & 23 (Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN) 055-253-22, 055-253-21 & 039-151-52) is
developed as a parish and school-site owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and encompasses
roughly 7.62 acres. "hhe main entrance to the school is on Rock Hill Road; which is being
undergrounded.and there is a second entrance on Hillary Drive which is also being undergrounded.
Both the ChurCll and school receive Utility service fi-om Rock 1-1111 Road. BeCaU$e this property is
developed as a church and school site. the special benefit which it receives is not the same as a
residential parcel based on its Use.
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a) Aesthetics Benefit. Schools and churches are treated differently than residential parcels
when determining the aesthetic benefit they receive as a result of the undergrounding of
existing overhead utilities. Unlike residential parcels, parcels developed for religious or
school use are not more desirable to a potential purchaser as a result Of tile undergrounding
of the existing overhead utilities.This is a result of the limited number of parcels that may
be on the market and as a result there is not a direct impact on the desirability of a parcel
where the utilities have been undergrounded compared to a similar parcel which is served
by overhead utilities. However,some special benefit can be attributed to the property fi-om
improved aesthetics. The special benefit received by a typical residential parcel is related
to the undergrounding of the overhead utilities that are adjacent to the parcels fi-ontage. A
typical residential parcel within the Assessment District has an average frontage of
approximately 75 feet which provides ingress/egress to the parcel along the streets where
the utilities will be undergrounded and is assigned one(1) benefit point. While most of the
parcel area does not directly abut the streets where the existing overhead utilities will be
undergrounded, these parcels do have frontage at two (2) separate locations that provide
ingress/egress to the parcels where the existing utilities will be undergrounded. Two (2)
benefit points are assigned for aesthetic benefit.
h) Lnl?roved Safety Benefit. The school and church property receives an improved safety
benefit from the undergrounding project which will remove the fixed obstructions along-
the
longthe streets which provide access to the property and the potential for delay by emergency
responders that will neither cross a downed power line nor set up equipment if an overhead
utility line is in the way until it has been de-energized. The structures on these parcels will
not benefit from the elimination of potential property damage from downed utility lines and
poles since the existing overhead utilities are not located near any existing or potential
future structures. Since the primary benefit for these parcels is related to the removal ofthe
fixed obstructions along the streets used for ingress/egress and the reduction in the potential
delay by emergency responders, the benefit to these parcels is related to a residential
property based upon the number of trips generated per day which Would use streets within
the Assessment District. Based upon an average of 10 trips per day For residential parcels
and an average of 2.7 trips per student per day(estimated enrollment of 276 students),these
parcels are the equivalent of 74.5 equivalent dwelling units. Since these parcels do not
benefit fi-om the elimination of potential property damage or injury to occupants due to the
location of the improvement on these parcels in relationship to the location of the existing
overhead utilities they receive a reduced benefit related to the removal of the fixed
obstructions and the reduction in potential delays by emergency responders. The safety
benefit is reduced by 75% rather than the 50% for a residential parcel since the hours of
use or occupancy are less than for residential parcels. A total of 18.625 benefit points are
assigned for the safety benefit.
c) Enhanced Reliability Benefit. Residential parcels are assigned one(I)benefit point for each
electrical service to structures on the parcel. As there are five(5) independent structtnNs on
the property served by the existing utilities, the enhanced reliability benefit is considered
for each of the structures and is then added together. The combined enhanced reliability
benefit for these parcels is 5 benefit points.
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dj Removal of Obstr-rrctions to View. The location of the existing overhead utilities which Will
be undergrounded do not impact the primary or secondary views from the structures or
outside use areas there are no benefit points assigned for this benefit factor.
2. Community Congregational Church of Tiburon
A.N. 33 (Assessor's Parcel Number(APN)039-1 1 1-21) is a church site and encompasses roughly
4.87 acres. The main entrance to the site is at the upper end of Rock Hill Road; which is being
undergrounded. The church receives utility services from the existing overhead utilities Rock Hill
Road that will be undergrounded. Because this property is developed as a church, the special
benefit that it receives is not the same as a residential parcel based on its use.
q) Aesthetics Benefit. Churches are treated differently than residential parcels when
determining the aesthetic benefit they receive as a result of the undergrounding of existing
overhead utilities. Unlike residential parcels,parcels developed for religious use do not see
an increase in marketability to a potential purchaser as a result of the undergrounding of'
the existing overhead utilities. This is a result of the limited number of parcels that may be
on the market and as a result there is not a direct increase in the desirability of a parcel
where the utilities have been undergrounded compared to a similar parcel which is served
by overhead utilities. However, some benefit can be attributed to the property from
improved aesthetics, and it seems reasonable to attribute the benefits to that of a single
family residence. 'rhe special benefit received by a typical residential parcel is related to
the uncicrgrounding of the overhead utilities that are adjacent to the parcels frontage. A
typical residential parcel within the Assessment District has an average frontage of
approximately 75 feet which provides ingress/egress to the parcel along the streets where
the utilities will be undergrounded and is assigned one(1) benefit point. Therefore, based
upon the frontage of this,parcel in relationship to the adjacent single family residential
parcels three(3)benefit points are assigned to this parcel for aesthetic benefit.
q) J)nj °oved SufetyBenefit.The church property receives an improved safety benefit from the
utide rgraundirig project which will remove the fixed obstructions along the streets which
provide access to the property and the potential for delay by emergency responders that Will
neither cross a downed power line nor set up equipment if an overhead utility line is in the way
until it has been de-energized. The structures on this parcels will not benefit from the
elimination of potential property damage from downed utility lines and poles since the existing
overhead utilities are not located near any existing or potential future structures. Since the
primary benefit for theseparcels is related to the removal of the fixed obstructions alone
the streets used for ingress/egress, the benefit to these parcels is related to a residential
property based upon the number of trips generated per day. Based upon an average of' 10
trips per day for a typical residential parcel and an average of 5.0 trips per 1,000 sq. ft. per
day for houses of worship and quadruple that rate for days of assembly (estimated useable
building area of approximately 12,500 sq. ft.),this parcels is the equivalent of residential
units. Since the benefit received by this parcel is only related to the removal of tyre fixed
obstructions and the reduction in potential delays for emergency responders. "rhe safety
benefit is reduced by 75% rather than the 50% for a residential parcel since the hours of
use or occupancy are less than for residential parcels. A total of 2.25 benefit points is
assigned for the safety benefit.
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Enhcn7cecl Reliobilio} Benefit. As there is a single structUre on the property served by the
existing utilities; the Enhanced Reliability Benefit is considered to be the same is for a
single family home and 1.0 benefit point is assigned.
e) Removal gl'Obstwuctions to View.The existing overhead utilities do not impact the primary
or secondary views from the structure or outside use areas and no benefit points have been
assigned for this benefit factor.
3. Belvedere'Tennis Club
A.N. 109 (Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN) 055-201-36) is a tennis club and encompasses
roughly 3.61 acres. The main entrance to the site is located oil Tiburon Boulevard. which has
already been undergrounded. The tennis club receives utility services from the existing overhead
Utilities which are located within Richardson Bay Lineal Park, which rs adjacent to the rear ofthe
property. The benefit points assigned to this parcel are based Upon the proposed relocation of the
Point of utility service from the existing overhead facilities at the rear of the parcel to a location
adjacent to Tiburon Boulevard. In addition, the Sanitary District has an easement on the parcel
and has a small building which houses a pump station for the Sanitary District. BccanSe this
property is a not used for residential uses, it has different levels of benefit based on how it is used.
a) Aesthetics Benefit. Non-residential uses on a parcel are treated differently when
determining any aesthetic consideration: Since the ingress/egress to the parcel is off of
Tiburon Boulevard and there are no overhead utilities adjacent to the parcel along-l'iburon
Boulevard it will receive no aesthetic,benefit from the utilities being un(iergrounded. In
addition as there is no requirement for vehicles to use streets where the existing overhead
Utilities will be undergrounded to access this parcel,zero (0) benefit points are assii7ned for
the aesthetics benefit.
h) Lnprovccl Safety .benefit. This property receives an improved safety benefit from the
relocation of the existing overhead utilities at the rear of the property to new underground
facilities within/ad.jacent to the Tiburon Boulevard public right-of-way. Based upon a
street frontage of 75 feet for a typical residential parcel. the 590 linear feet of overhead
Utilities along the rear of the parcel adjacent to the linear park is the equivalent frontage fur
7.85 residential parcels. While the potential for darnage to the Tennis Club's facilities exist
from downed wires or poles from the existing overhead Utilities, the benefit is less than for
residential uses since the improvements which Would be damaged would be limited to
fencing and ancillary structUures around the tennis courts. Since the parcel will not benefit
from the removal of the fixed obstructions along the streets within (lie District and the
potential for delay by emergency responders that will neither cross a downed power line not
set up equipment if an overhead utility line is in the way Until it has been de-enen-,ized. the
safety benefit is reduced by fifty percent(50%)which results in the assignment of3.925 benefit
points for the improved safety benefit.
0 Enhoncecl Reliabilit'v Benefit. There are two (2) services on the property served by the
existing utilities, the enhanced reliability benefit is based upon the number of services and
2.0 benefit points are assigned. In addition, there is a pump station owned by the
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Richardson Bay Sanitary District that is located within an casement on A.N, 104
(Belvedere Tennis Club) that is served by the existing overhead utilities. The
undergrounding of the existing utilities serving the pump station Will provide enhanced
reliability. One (1) benefit point has been assigned for the enhanced reliability benefit for
that use.
cO Rcraro�-al q�'Qbstr uctioi�s to vieia-. The existing overhead utilities vvltich are adjacent to the
parcel along the Linear Park Trail impact the views of Richardson Bay from the clubhouse
and outside use areas. Based upon a street frontage of 75 feet for a typical residential
parcel; within the Assessment District,the 590 linear feet of overhead utilities adjacent to
the linear park is the equivalent of the frontage for 7.85 residential parcels. A total of 1.963
benefit points have been assigned. This represents 20% of the total benefit points that
would be assigned to the equivalent number of residential parcels since. the Assessment
Engineer has determined that special benefit received by the parcel Will be significantly
less than a residential parcel with a similar impact to its primary vic�vshcd. This is based
Upon a finding that the undergrounding of the existing utilities will have a much smaller
impact on the desirability of the parcel to a potential purchaser when compared to the
impact that the undergrounding of the existing utilities has on residential parcels.
Vacant Properties
For purposes of calculating the benefit received from the utility tindergrounding project, a vacant
parcel is considered developed to its highest potential and connected to the system. "fhe following is
a brief discussion of the vacant property within this District.
For A.N. 24, Assessor's Parcel Number(APN) 039-111-55) a map to sub-divide this parcel into two
(2) parcels has been submitted to the Town and the parcel has a high potential for residential
development. Since it is likely that two (2) residences will be constructed on the parcel once sub-
division has been approved,benefit points are assigned to this parcel based upon the future subdivision
of the parcel for residential use. Since the new parcels will obtain utility serviCCS from the cxisung
utilities located on Via Pariso, no benefit points will be assigned for the enhanced reliability benefit.
Benefit points have been assigned to this parcel for the aesthetics. improved safety and primary view
enhancement benefits based upon the level of development (2 residential units) that would be
permitted as described in the previous section.
Properties Exeltided fry»it Assessment
In addition to the parcels described above, there are three (3) parcels within the hounciaries of the
District that do not receive a special benefit from the undergrounding project and therefore have not
been assigned benefit points. The reasoning is as follows:
1. A.N. 55B (APN 055-183-30) is a sliver parcel that cannot be developed and, as such will not
benefit from the improvements.
2. A.N. 1 15B(APN 055-201-32) is a sliver parcel that cannot be developed and, as SUCK Will not
benefit From the improvements.
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3. A.N. 1 17B (APN 055-201-25) is a sliver parcel that serves as a private roadvvay to serve A.N
1 17A (APN 055-201-02) and it cannot be further developed. As such, this parcel will not
receive a benefit from the improvements.
ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT
The special benefit received by parcels within the Assessment District has been weighted ;according
to the betterment received by them based upon a weighting of the benefits as shown beloxa:
District Aesthetics Benefit 20%
Safety Benefit 10%
Enhanced Reliability Benefit 10%
View Enhancement 60%
The weighting shown is based upon the judgement and experience of the Assessment Engineer,
a field review of the parcels within the Assessment District by the Assessment Engineer, public
testimony and by the confirmation of this report by the Town Council based upon the absence of
a majority protest.
The amount to be assessed to each parcel within the Assessment District that receives a special
benefit has been apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the benefit points assigned to the
parcel as a percentage of the total benefit points for each benefit factor. The general benefit
derived fi-om the improvements as calculated in this report have been removed fi-onl the total
amount to be assessed. The .assessment on each parcel does not exceed the costs of the
proportional special benefit conferred on the parcel. There are no publically owned parcels within
the boundaries of the Assessment District.
incidental Expenses and Financial Costs have been assessed to the entire Assessment District on a pro
rata basis relative to the total construction cost allocations.
The assessment to be levied upon each parcel is shown in Exhibit 1. The individual assessment calculations
are provided in Appendix A
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Exhibit 1
Assessment Roll
Assessor's Total True Existing Assessments as Assessments Value-to-Lien
Asmt No. Preliminarily as Confirmed
Parcel Number Value' Liens Ratio
Approved and Recorded
1 055-222-06 $891,025 NA $115,320.53 7,7 :1.
2 055-222-05 $943,299 NA $115,320.53 8.2 :1
3 055-222-04 $569,407 NA $85,418.72 6.7 :1
4 055-222-03 $1,470,469 NA $40,566.99 36.2 :1
5 055-222-07 $2,807,810 NA $85,418.72 32.9 :1
6 055-222-08 $2,083,330 NA $100,369.62 20.8 :1
7 055-222-09 $111,812 NA $1.60,1.73.26 0.7 :1
8 055-222-10 $315,064 NA $160,173.26 2.0 :1
9 055-222-11 $686,834 NA $100,369.62 6.8 :1
1.0 055-222-12 $690,576 NA $115,320,53 6.0 :1
11 055-222-13 $115,951 NA $70,467,81 1.6 :1
12 055-222-14 $453,520 NA $70,467.81 6,4 :1
13 055-222-15 $1,810,744 NA $70,467.81 25.7 :1
14 055-222-18 $683,785 NA $70,467.81 9.7 :1
15 055-222-19 $1,353,269. NA $70,467.81 19.2 :1
16 055-253-22 $825,935; NA $97,448.21 8.5 :1
17 055-253-21 $731,592"" NA $97,448.21 7.5 :1
18 0557'221-01. ,. $1,123,091 NA $100,369.62 11.2 :1
19 055-221-02 $587,922, . NA $100,369.62 5.9 :1
20 055-221-03 $128,609 NA $100,369.62 1,3 :1
21 055-221-04 $111,812 NA $100,369.62 1.1 :1
22 055-221-05 $163,250 NA $100,369.62 1..6 :1
23 039-15152; $7;827,681 NA $72,031.15 108.7 :1
24 039-151-55W $62,187 NA $111,073.05 0.6 :1
25 039-151-47 $2,638,220 NA $70,467.81 37.4 :1
26 039-151-37 $271,819 NA $100,369.62 2,7 :1
27 039-151-54 $3,905,666 NA $95,708.41. 40.8 :1
28 039-151-24 $1,539,079 NA $160,173.26 9.6 :1
29 039-151-23 $1,178,254 NA $160,173.26 7.4 :1
30 039-151-22 $2,996,295 NA $100,369.62 29.9 :1
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Assessor's Total True Existing Assessments as Assessments Value-to-Lien
Asmt No. 1 Preliminarily as Confirmed
Parcel Number Value Liens Ratio
Approved and Recorded
31 039-151-21 $2,334,059 NA $160,173.26 14.6 :1
32 039-111-22 $1,323,805 NA $160,173.26 8.3 :1
33 039-111-21 $830,641 NA $94,166.02 8.8 :1
34 039-152-04 $1,853,708 NA $70,467.8' 26.3 :1
35 039-152-03 $2,342,604 NA $70,467.81 33.2 :1
36 039-152-02 $376,74S NA $70,467.81 5.3 :1
37 039-152-01 $2,590,984 NA $7i,467.81 36.8:1
38 055-211-32 $1,425,058 NA $95,708.41 14.9 :1
39 055-211-31 $3,689,175 NA $95,708.41 38.5 :1
40 055-211-17 $2,834,626 NA $95,708.41 _ 29.6 :1
41 055-211-16 $915,179 NA $110,659.32 8.3 :1
42 055-211-15 $1,083,077 NA $190,075.07 5.7 :1
43 055-211-02 $1,503,439 NA $175124.16 8.6 :1
44 055-211-03 $1,491,162 NA $175,124.16 8.5 :1
45 OSS-211-04 $322,758 NA $160,173.26 2.0 :1
46 055-211-05 $1,372,745 NA $175,124.16 7.8 :1
47 055-211-06 $1;094;841 NA $100,369.62 10.9 :1
48 055-211-07,,_ $1,978,690 NA $100,369.62 19.7 :1
49 055-211=08 $199,573" NA 5100,369.62 2.0:1
50 055-183-28 $643,971 NA 5100,369.62 6.4 :1
51 055183-27-,; $1,584,315 NA $100,369.62 15.8 :1
52 : 055-183-26 $1,309,013 NA $100,369.62 13.0 :1
53 .. 055-183-25 $869,577 NA $ ,467.81 12.3 :1
54 055-183-24 $1,285,564 NA $70,167.81 18.2 :1
5SA * 055=183723 $703,975 NA S85,418.72 8.2 :1
558 * 055-183-30 $1 NA $0.00 0.0 :1
56 055-183-29 $959,584 NA $85,418.72 11.2 :1
57 OS5-183-21': ' $167,188 NA $85,418.72 2.0 :1
58 055-183-20 $2,912,644 NA 585,418.72 34.1 :1
59 055-183-19 $1,143,532 NA $100,369.62 11.4 :1
60 055-183-18 $216,242 NA $100,369.62 2.2 :1
61 055-183-17 $190,283 NA $100,369.62 1.9 :1
62 .055-183-16 $483,174 NA $100,369.62 4.8 :1
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Total True g Assessments as Assessments
Assessor's Existing Value-to-Lien
Asmt No. 1 Preliminarily as Confirmed
Parcel Number Value liens Ratio
Approved and Recorded
63 055-183-15 $628,098 NA $70,467.81 8.9 :1
64 055-1.83-1.4 $1,367,902 NA $70,467.81 19.4:1
65 055-183-13 $1,116,930 NA $115,320.53 9.7 :1
66 055-182-11 $1,203,974 NA $115,320.53 10.4 :1
67 055-182-12 $173,527 NA $115,320.53 1.5 :1
68 055-182-13 $754,734 NA $11.5,320.53 6.5 :1
69 055-182-14 $778,406 NA $11S,320.S3 63 :1
70 055-182-15 $1,355,266 NA $115,320.53- 11.8 :1
71 055182-16 $1,001,081 NA $115,320.53 8.7 :1
72 055-212-01 $1,363,987 NA $115020.S3 11.8 :1
73 055-212-02 $111,812 NA $115,320.53 1.0:1
74 055-212-03 $1,504,600 NA $115,320.53 13.0:1
75 055-212-04 $818,570 NA $115,320.53'1 7.1 :1
76 055-212-05 $1,250,723 NA $115,320.53 10.8 :1
77 055-212-06 $85,921 NA $100,369.62 0.9 :1
78 055-212-07 $409,352 NA $100,369.62 4.1 :1
79 055-212-08 $X,192,408 NA $100,369.62 11.9 :1
80 055-212-09 51,690,525 NA $100,369.62 16.8 :1
81 055-212-10 $125,905NA $100,369.62 1.3 :1
82 055-191-01 $409,670 NA $160,173.26 2.6 :1
83 055-191-02 $2,092,251 NA $160,173.26 13.1 :1
84 ., 055-191-03 $1,689,533 NA $160,173.26 10.5 :1
45 055-191-04 $203,495 NA $100,369.62 2.0 :1
86 ':055-191-05 $1,542,164 NA 5100,369.62 15.4 :1
87 055-191-06 $131,232 NA $100,369.62 1.3 :1
88 055191-07 $1,239,528 NA $100,369.62_ 12.3 :1
89 055-191-08 $2,284,359 NA $160,173.26 14.3:1
90 055-191-09" $1,484,560 NA $100,369.62 14.8 :1
91 055-191-10 $549,150 NA $100,369.62 5.5 :1
92 055-191-11 $2,819,402 NA $160,173.26 17.6:1
93 055-191-24 $1,708,726 NA $115,320.53 14.8 :1
94 055191-13 $127,31:7 NA $115,320.53 1.1 :1
95 055-191-14 $1,541,496 NA $115,320.53 13.4 :1
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Assessor's Total True Existing Assessments as Assessments Value-to-Lien
Asmt No. I Preliminarily as Confirmed
Parcel Number Value Liens Ratio
Approved and Recorded
96 055-191-15 $134,405 NA. $115,320.53 1.2 :1
97 055-191-16 $148,531 NA $85,4=8.72 .1.7 :1
98 055-191-17 $364,917 NA $85,418.72 4.3 :1
99 055-191-18 $766,002 NA $115,320.53 6.6:1
100 055-191-19 $145,497 NA $115,320.53 1.3 :1
101 055-191-20 $960,800 NA $115,320.53 8.3 :1
102 055-191-21 $170,841 NA $115,320.53 1.5 :1
103 055-191-22 51,286,885 NA $115,320.53 : 11.2 :1
104 055-191-23 $107,906 NA $115,320.53 0.9 :1
105 055-213-01 $834,164 NA $115,320.53 7.2:1
106 055 213 02 $978,575 NA $115,320.53 8.5 :1
107 055-213-03 $1,049,313 NA $115,320.53, 9.1 :1
108 055-213-04 $1,183,495 NA $115,320.53 10.3 :1
109 055-201-36 $2,246,216 NA $302,189.81 7.4 :1
110 055-2.01-14 $563,603 NA $25,418.03 22.2 :1
111 055-201-35 $155,348 NA $20,282.99 7.7:1
112 055-201-34 $1,294,497 NA $35,904.78 36.1 :1
113 055-201-09 $1,682,597 NA $35,233.90 47.8 :1
114 055-201-33 $320,802 NA $35,233.90 9.1 :1
115A * 055-201-31. $1,005,553 NA $35,233.90 28.5 :1
1158 * 055=201-32" $1 NA $0.00 0,0 :1
116l,-` 055-201-01 $4,367,962 NA $70,467.81 62.0 :1
117A"'° >. 055-201-02 $108,709 NA $50,855.69 2.1 :1
117B * x:,055-201-25 $965 NA $0.00 0.0 :1
118 0557171-12 $1,848,821 NA $50,855.69 36.4 :1
119 055-171-11 $265,359 NA $55,516.90 4.8 :1
120 055-171-13 $3,566,704 NA $40,565.99 87.9 :1
Total $141,425,336 $12,426,795.68 11.4:1
`Value shomon the Maran%ounty Assessors Office, PO fc Tax Year 2016"17
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Exhibit 2
Debt Limit Valuation
A. ESTIMATED BALANCE TO ASSESSMENT $12,426,796
B. UNPAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $0
TOTAL A& B $12;426,796
C. TRUE VALUE OF PARCELS ;$141,4.25,336 **
AVERAGE VALUE-TO-LIEN RATIO 1•'=.A : 1
Unpaid Special Assessments shall consist of thca tojpI pri111ipal sum of 111, nipaid special
assessments previously levied or proposed to be levicd"Aber,than in the instant proceedings.
** True Value of Parcels means the total v<ah,ie ca_fthe land and as estimated and shown
on the last equalized roll of the County o a&otl�er rvise i'easo�xabl}�e�lu'iilat�d.
This report does not represent a reeornuriendkion of ptii't� l �s�►e, econontic viability or financial
feasibility; as that is not the respow.ibility of the Ass s rnent 1 hg'incer.
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Part IV
Annual Administrative Assessment
A proposed maximum annual administrative assessment shall be levied on each parcel of land and
subdivision of land within the Assessment District to pay for necessary costs and expenses incurred by
the TOWN, OF TIBURON, and not otherwise reimbursed, resulting from the administration and
collection of assessments, from the administration or registration of any bonds and reserve or other
related funds, or both. The maximum assessment is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section
10204(f)of the Streets and Highways Code and shall not exceed fifty dollars($50)per parcel per year,
subject to an annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CM during the preceding year
ending in January, for all Urban Consumers in the San Jose areas. The exact
amount of the administration charge will be established each ye"I'l -iy the`]`own Engineer_
The annual administrative assessment will be collected in thc.sanie manner and iii tltc saitrc installments
as the assessment levied to pay for the cost of the Nvorl�.,,,,of improyement.
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Part V
Boundary Map and Diagram of Assessment District
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is provided as Appendix B. Full-sized copies of the
Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk; of the Town of
Tiburon.
As required by the Act, the Assessment Diagram shows the exterior botindarie:s of the Assessment
District and the assessment number assigned to each parcel of land corr-esponding to its number as it
appears in the Assessment Roll contained in Part III Table 1. The A1ss,essor's Parcel Number is also
shown for each parcel as they existed at the time of the 13�fissageff iEl%,1�U�oltitiran of Intention and
reference is hereby made to the Assessor's Parcel Maps of the Con,nty ol'tMarin for the boundaries and
dimensions of each parcel of land.
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Part A
Description of Facilities
Section 10100 ofthe Act provides for the legislative body of any municipality to finance certain capital
facilities and services within or along its streets or any public way or easement. "rhe following is a list
of proposed improvements as allowed under the Act to be installed, or improved under the provisions
ofthe Act, inClUding the acquisition of required right-of-way and/or property. For the general location
Of the improvements to be constructed referenced is hereby made to the Plans and Specifications
described in Part 1 of this report.
The following improvements are proposed to be constructed,and installed in the general location
referred to as the Town oi'Tiburon Assessment District No. 2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding
District) and will include:
I. Construction of mainline underground power,,,telephone and cable conduit, with,appurtenant
nla7lh01CS. pull boxes and surface-located transformers and-like structures.
?. Construction of service conduit and appurtenances to pr6perty line.
3. Installation of new conductor within said conduit and un der round structures by the utility
companies.
4. Installation of replacement street lights.?
5. Removal of existing overhead power,telephone and cable wires, poles and streetlights.
The improvements will be designed:
=by PG&E, AT&T, Comeast, and the Town of' Tiburon (joint
trench). The Town of Tiburon will inspect the work to.ensure conformance to Town ordinances, rules,
warrants; regulations,standards and'specifications wliere applicable.
Each owner of property located within the Assessment District will be responsible for arranging for
and paying; for work on his or her property necessary to connect facilities constructed by the public
Utilities in the public streets and alleys to the points of connection on the private property. Conversion
Of'individual ser\ice connections on private property is not included in the work to be funded by the
Assessment District.
The estimated time for completion of the Undergrounding of the utilities is 36 months after the
formation of Assessment District. Construction is estimated to begin approximately 24 months after
the formation of the Assessment District. Property owners will be required to provide necessary
underground connections within 120 days ofthe completion of the underground facilities.
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Right-of-Way Certificate
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF MARIN
TOWN OF TIBURON
The undersigned hereby CER'T'IFIES UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that the following is all true
and correct.
That at all time herein mentioned, the undersigned was, and now,is, the authorized representative of
the duly appointed TOWN ENGINEER of the TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA.
That there have now been instituted proceedings Under-the„provisions of Article X I I I D of the California
Constitution, and the "Municipal Improvements Act of,1013," being Division 12 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California, for the construction.of certain public improvements in a
special assessment district known and designated as ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. XXXX-XX
(hereinafter referred to as the"Assessment DiMr ct").
TME UNDERSIGNED STATES AND CERTIFIES ASFOLLOWS:
All easements or right-of-way, necessary for""the' construction and installation of the public
improvements of the Assessment District either have.been obtained or are in process of being obtained
and will be obtained and in the possession of the affected utility company, the Town, the County of
Marin or the State of California priortocommencement'of the construction and installation of such
Public improvements.
EXECUTED this day of '`: 2017, at TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA.
TOWN ENGINEER
TOWN OFT]BURON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
By:
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Town of Tiburon August 8,2017
Assessment District No.2017.1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding District)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 31
Certificate of Completion of Environmental Proceedings
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF MARIN
TOWN OF TIBURON
The undersigned, under penalty of perjury,CERTIFIES as follows:
1. That I am the person who is authorized to prepare and process all environmental documentation as
needed as it relates to the formation of the special Assessment District being formed pursuant to
the provisions of the"Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 being Division 12 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California,said special Assessment District,known and designated
as the TOWN OF TIBURON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (HAWTHORNE
UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT)(hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District").
2. The specific environmental proceedings relating to, this Assessment District that have been
completed are as follows:
CEQA compliance review:
The proposed project is subject to CEQA'review.An Initial Study has been prepared. Since the
undergrounding of the utilities in their pi,esent align meat could Have a significant effect on the
environment, a revision to the project lids been made or agreed by the project proponent to
relocate the exlsting,,661 itie&so that there will not be a significant effect.A Mitigated Negative
Declaration is being prepared for approval and certification by the Town.
3. 1 do hereby certify that-;all environmental evaluation proceedings necessary for the formation of
the Assessment District Have been completed to my satisfaction,and that no further environmental
proceedings are necessary.
EXECUTED this clay of, 2017, at TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA.
By:
'T'OWN OF TIBURON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Staff Analysis of flawthorne Under4>rounding Project Estimate
This attachment to the Hawthorne Undergrounding staff report addresses the engineer's estimate
for the proposed Hawthorne undergrounding project. It is important to note the District Engineer
is responsible for the estimate, and they have used their best professional judgement in its
development. However, staff notes that at the August 30, 2017 meeting with residents, there
were a number of questions and concerns raised about the estimate that staff believes were not
adequately addressed. Therefore, staff is providing Council the following analysis to provide
additional, more detailed, information regarding many of the questions, observations and
objections the residents voiced at the August 30, 2017 meeting.
This report will discuss the following items in order:
1. Understanding Estimating Accuracy–an overview
2. A discussion of the differences in the May 2016 estimate and the August 2017 estimate.
This includes details in how the August 2017 estimate was created.
3. A discussion of contingency and whether the estimate is too conservative.
4. A look at the overall estimate, the bottom line, to determine if it is reasonable.
5. Summary &review
Understanding Estimating Accuracy
In order to better understand the engineer's estimate, it is useful to understand, in general,the
estimating process, and resulting expected accuracy at various estimating levels.
The AACE (formerly American Association of Cost Engineering)are the industry professionals
regarding cost estimating and total cost management. Their Recommended Practice No. 56R-08
provides an approximate representation of the relationship of specific design input data and
project design maturity to the estimate accuracy and methodology used to produce the cost
estimate. Table 1 below provides the expected accuracy corresponding to various levels, or
maturity, of project design and their associated estimating methods.
TABLE 1
Estimate Maturity of Typical purpose of Typical estimating Expected
Project
Class Design estimate method Accuracy
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Class S 0%to 2% concept screening judgment, or analogy -30/o to+50/o
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Class 2 30%to 75% Control or bid/tender, Detailed unit cost with
( semi-detailed forced detailed take-off -1Q%to +15%
Class 1 65%to Check estimate or pre Detailed unit cost with -5% to+10%
100% bid/tender, change order detailed take-off
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It is important to dote that the stated variation does not include variation due to changes in the
scope, or"scope creep".
The expected accuracy is the typical variation after the application of contingency. Historically,
this level of accuracy provides an 80%confidence level that the actual cost will fall within the
bounds of the low and high ranges. In addition to the maturity of project design, estimate
accuracy is also driven by factors such as the technical complexity of the project,the availability
of appropriate cost reference information and the inclusion of appropriate contingency.
May 2016 vs. Current August 20-17 Estimate InOuded in the 'rtlirninary Enf4ineers
Report.
One comment echoed a number of times at the August 30, 2017 property owners meeting was in
regard to the large difference between the following two estimates:
1. An estimate developed by Harris and Associates in May 2016 that was used to inform
petitions. (May 2016 Estimate)
2. The 35%Design Estimate developed in August 2017 and used in the Preliminary
Assessment Engineer's Report(August 2017 Estimate)
To better understand this difference, it is important to understand the history of this project,
particularly regarding the difference in maturity level of project design used in the two estimates.
May 2016 Estimate
Proponents of the project first approached staff in early 2015. At this time, staff indicated a
rough cost estimate to use would be $1,OO011ineal foot of trench. Based on this, the proponents
developed the initial petitions and included a project cost estimate of$63M. This was based on
the proponents estimate the project would require approximately 6,300 lineal feet of trench. By
Feb/March 2016 the proponents had collected approximately 75 petitions that included the
$6.3M figure, and recognizing this number exceeded 60% of the parcels in the proposed district,
were prepared to move on to the next step in the process. Subsequently staff determined that, in
addition to the requirement that petitions from 60%of the parcels in the proposed district be
submitted, the petitions submitted would also have to represent over 50% of the land area. The
former being a requirement of Town policy, with the latter required under State Law. At this
point, the petitions gathered did not meet the land area requirement,meaning the proponents still
needed additional petitions to meet the minimum requirements.
It was also clear at this point the estimate of 6,300 lineal feet of trench was inaccurate, and at a
minimum, the project would include approximately 7,400 lineal feet of trench. After consulting
with Bond Counsel, it was determined any new petitions should include a revised cost estimate,
and property owners who had signed the earlier petitions, with the$6.3M cost estimate, would be
mailed a notice alerting them of the revised cost estimate when it was available. This was an
informational notice only, and did not require the individuals to resign petitions. To obtain a
revised estimate for these required petitions, the Town agreed to pay Harris &Associates for a
very high-level estimate of probable project costs.
It is very important to note at this point there was no actual design, only a proposed district
boundary and an estimate of the trench length, (using the definitions in Table I above,this
estimate was a Class 5 Estimate).
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Harris provided a line item estimate of the Joint Trench Construction Costs for the project based
on recent bid results for an actual project in Belvedere, with these results adjusted for the
increased estimated size, and associated unit costs, of the proposed Hawthorne Project.
The next part of the estimate involved utility costs and incidental costs. Back in 2007, Harris
had completed a Preliminary Assessment Engineer's Report (2007 Report) for an earlier attempt
to form an undergrounding assessment district, which included a portion of the current proposed
Hawthorne Undergrounding District. The construction portion of the estimate from above was
55%higher than the construction portion of the estimate in the 2007 Report. Therefore,
estimates for unknown line item costs, like utilities and incidental expenses, were taken from the
2007 Report and increased by 55%. Some project costs were better defined. This included
design costs and estimated financing costs. Ultimately, this resulted in the May 2016 Estimate
totaling $8,870,000. Over the next couple of months,the project proponents were able to gather
approximately 8 additional petitions. This was enough to meet the 50% land area requirement
previously discussed. On January 4, 2017, Council unanimously approved a Resolution of Intent
to form the District, appointed Harris and Associates as District Engineer, and authorized the
preparation of the Preliminary Engineers Report.
Estimate Included in Preliminary Engineers Report(August 2017)
In the Preliminary Engineer's Report,the Hawthorne design is at the 35% design level although,
unlike many design projects at 35%,there has been no geotechnical study done on the site.
Notwithstanding this issue, a more detailed estimate was possible, with unit costs taken from
recent Belvedere undergrounding bid documents and other undergrounding projects in Piedmont
and other jurisdictions. Still,this is at best a Class 3 estimate as defined in Table 1 above. The
expected accuracy of a Class 3 estimate is -15%to +20%. The expected accuracy is the typical
variation in low and high ranges after the application of contingency. This level of accuracy
typically provides an 80%confidence level that the actual cost will fall within the bounds of the
low and high ranges. Based on a more advanced level of design and additional cost information
from other projects, the August 2017 Estimate included in the Preliminary Engineers report totals
approximately$12.45M.
Differences Betfveen the May 2016 and August 2016 Estimates
Having discussed how the estimates provided by Harris in May 2016 and August 2017 were
produced, this next section looks at the differences between the estimates. There is a 40%
overall difference between the May 2016 estimate and the August 2017 estimate. This section
will discuss:
1. Scope Change and inflation
2. Differences in individual construction line items.
3. Differences in total construction costs.
4. Differences in incidental expenses, particularly construction management.
5. Differences in financing costs.
Scope Change and Inflation
As the project has developed from May 2016 to August 2017, there have been three differences
in the project scope and its timing that affect the cost estimate. These are the length of the
trench, environmental mitigation and inflation. As described below these changes would be
expected to increase the cost of the May 2016 estimate by a total of 20%.
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Lerr(�,th of trench
The estimated length of the trench for construction increased by 10%. This is largely due to
PG&E placing the end pole further way from the project than anticipated resulting in additional
trenching in Tiburon Blvd. at perhaps the most expensive place to trench in the entire project.
Environmental Mitigation Cost
There were no environmental mitigations costs included in the May 2016 Estimate. At the time,
there were no environmental mitigations costs anticipated. However, once design began it
became apparent that there were cultural resource concerns. This has been confirmed by
Tiburon receiving our first ever request for consultation by the Graton Rancheria for a
construction project. This increased the cost by $250,000. This is cuivalent to 3.8% of the total
construction cost in the May 2016 Estimate.
Inflation
When Harris submitted their original proposal, it was based on construction in the summer of
2017, and the estimate provided in May 2016 assumed that same construction timeframe. If the
project moves forward, construction is now anticipated in 2019; adding two years of inflation at
3.1 percent per year, or a total of 6.2%.
Differences in individual construction line items
Joint Trench Construction Costs
The joint trench construction cost(cost for trenching infrastructure work done by the Town's
Contractor), including contingency, increased by 8%. This is despite an increase in trench length
of 10% and an inflation increase of 6.2% as discussed above.
PG&E Costs
The estimated cost of PG&E work increased substantially, from $704,530 to $2,385,171. The
PG&E cost in the August 2017 estimate by Harris is nearly 240% more than the PG&E cost in
the May 2016 estimate by Harris.
The May 2016 estimate was based on a factored increase of PG&E costs proportional to the
increase in joint trench construction cost from the 2007 Hawthorne Terrace Preliminary
Engineering Report referenced earlier in this document.
The estimate in the 2007 Hawthorne Terrace Undergrounding Assessment Engineer's Report
which was transferred to the May 2016 estimate was an early design estimate provided by
PG&E.
Historically, PG&E has had difficulty in accurately estimating projects in the early design phase.
In the 2003 Del Mar project, PG&E estimated the cost at$452,375. That project did not move
forward at the time,but was re-initiated in 2010,with the district downsized by 26 percent.
PG&E requested an additional payment in the amount of$1,515,000. This was 334% higher
than the original PG&E estimate, even though the 2010 district was 26% smaller.
In the recent Town initiated Rule 20B project along Tiburon Blvd. completed in 2015, PG&E
repeatedly provided an estimate of$135,137 for its portion of the project. However, once 100%
plans were received by PG&E the cost was increased to $318,811, about 235%higher than the
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estimate provided earlier in the design process. Partly as a result of these experiences in
Tiburon, PG&E will no longer provide cost estimates at this level of design.
As mentioned above, the April 2016 estimate factored the 2007 PG&E provided number by 55%.
This 2007 PG&E cost was similar to the Del Mar cost. If PG&E made the same level of error in
the 2007 Hawthorne District estimate as they did in the Del Mar District, then the true cost of the
2007 Hawthorne District would have been$1,972K. Adding 55%to this would result in a cost
of$3,058K for the PG&E work.
The August 2017 Estimate,based on the 35% design, includes estimated quantities for the major
electrical components. Therefore, a more detailed estimate was possible than in the May 2016
estimate. Although PG&E would not provide an estimate, they did provide actual unit costs for
various components and labor costs per linear foot of trench for the Del Mar project and actual
labor inflation costs. Using these actual costs and inflation rate and applying them to the 35%
design for the Hawthorne project, Harris provided an estimate of the PG&E costs. This was not
a linear estimate (e.g. factoring by length)rather, it was a semi-detailed unit cost estimate, which
AACE states is typical for this level of design. As noted above, this estimate is nearly 240%
more than the earlier estimate,just as the preliminary Del Mar costs were about 235% more than
the early PG&E estimate of costs for that project.
At the August 30, 2017 informational meeting, several speakers asked if Harris had looked at the
costs in of the latest Belvedere project to inform PG&E estimate for Hawthorne, which they had
not. Harris has subsequently obtained these costs from PG&E. The labor cost per linear foot in
the Belvedere project was much greater than in the Del Mar project. Applying this per lineal
foot PG&E cost to the 2017 Estimate would increase it by an additional $990,000.
In Belvedere, the ratio of utility costs to joint trench construction cost for the Lower Golden Gate
Assessment District, Mid-San Rafael Assessment District, and Pine Avenue Assessment District
were 38%, 62% and 36%respectively, or an average of 45.3%. In the August 2017 estimate,the
ratio of total utility cost to joint trench construction cost is 43%.
In summary:
1. The April 2016 estimate was done without design and by factoring PG&E provided costs
in the 2007 Hawthorne Report.
2. The 2007 Hawthorne report PG&E number was similar to the Del Mar PG&E number,
which was later found to be low by 334%. Taking this into account would result in a
PG&E estimated cost of$3,058K.
3. The August 2017 costs were based on actual unit costs of material and labor and inflation
rates provided by PG&E for Del Mar and applied to the 35%Hawthorne design. This
resulted in a cost of$2,385K.
4. Using actual PG&E unit and labor costs for the latest Belvedere project and applying
them to the 35%design results in an estimated cost of$3,375K.
5. Total utility costs of 43% are in the ball park compared to other projects.
AT&T Costs
The estimated cost of AT&T work increased from $77,327 to $121,517.
The AT&T estimate in the May 2016 was based on a factored increase proportional to the
increase in joint trench construction in the 2007 Report.
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The estimate in the August 2017 Estimate was provided by AT&T.
Comcast costs
The estimated cost of Comcast work increased from $77,327 to $138,185.
The Comcast estimate in the May 2016 Estimate was based on a factored increase proportional
to the increase in joint trench construction in the 2007 Hawthorne Terrace Preliminary
Engineering Report.
The estimate in the Preliminary Engineer's Report was provided by Comcast.
Differences an Total Construction Costs
The above section discussed individual line item differences in the construction costs. This
section combines much of the information above, and discusses the overall construction costs in
the May 2016 Estimate and the August 2017 Estimate.
Total construction costs in the August 2017 Estimate used in the Preliminary Engineer's Report
are $9,028,275. The total construction costs used in the May 2016 estimate was $6,517,944.
This is an increase of about 38%. Table 2 below provides a more detailed breakdown of the
construction costs, as well as comparison of these costs between the 2 estimates.
Table 2
May 2016 Engineer's Report
Estimate Estimate Increase
Joint Trench with Contingenc 3 $5,658,760 $6,133,402 $474,642
PG&E $704,530 $2,385,171 $1,680,641
AT&T I $77,327 $121,517 $44,190
Comcast $77,327 $138,185 $60,858
Environmental Mitigation 1 $0 $250,000 $250,000
Total Construction Cost $6,517,944 $9,028,275 $2,510,331
Incidental expenses
Total incidental expenses used in the August 2017 Estimate are $1.78M. The total incidental
expenses used in the May 2016 Estimate was$1.33M million. This is an increase of about 34%.
This is commensurate with the percentage increase in construction costs discussed above.
At the August 30t" information meeting, a specific question was asked regarding construction
management costs, and whether they were too high.
The construction management costs in the May 2016 were taken from the 2007 report, factored
for the 55% increase in construction costs. The construction management costs in the 2007
report were estimated at about 6% of construction costs.
When doing a more detailed estimate at 35% design, Harris looked at other projects they had
recently worked on and increased the construction management costs to 8% of construction.
Staff notes that the ratio of actual cost of construction management to actual cost of construction
on the Del Mar Undergrounding project and Lyford Cove Undergrounding project was 10.3%
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and 9.6%respectively, an average of 10%. This is greater than the 8%used by Harris in the
August 2017 estimate.
The California Multi-Agency CIP Benchmarking Study (Dec 2016) indicates for projects of this
size completed between 2011 and 2015, the total construction management cost of projects
averaged about 17% of the total construction cost, over double the amount included in the
August 2017 Estimate.
Financing Costs
Financing costs included in the May 2016 estimate totaled $1.02M, with that figure rising to
$1.64M in the August 2017 Estimate, an increase of approximately$620,000, or 60%. The
financing cost figures in the Engineers Report were furnished by Sperry Capital, the Town's
Municipal Financial Advisor on this project. As noted in the Staff Report for this agenda item,
the Town hired a Financial Advisor for this project at the specific request of project proponents.
Contingency—Is the Estimate Too Conservative?
This report has discussed the origin of the May 2016 and August 2017 estimates and the
differences between them.
People have questioned whether the 30% construction contingency included in the Engineers
Report is too conservative (too high).
The contingency at this point in the design must cover three things:
1. Estimating accuracy due to the level of design(discussed previously in this memo).
2. Bid contingency, which covers the bidding climate and number of bidders.
3. Contingency during construction.
Estimating accuracy due to the level of design
As noted above,the August 2017 estimate is based on a 35%design without a geotechnical
report. At best, this is a Class 3 estimate as defined in Table 1 above. We would expect the
August 2017 estimate to be accurate within a range of-15% to+20%of the estimate, 80%of the
time after the application of a reasonable contingency.
Bid contingency (Predicting the number of bidders)
The cost estimate assumes a reasonable number of bidders. Competitive Bidding is receiving
responsive bids from at least five (5) or more General Contractors and three (3) or more
responsive bids from Major Subcontractors or Trades. Without Competitive Bidding, Contractor
bids can and have increased by 100%.
Table 3
Number Percentage
of Bids Differential
1 +25 to 100%
2 - 3 +10 to 25%
4 - 5 0to+10%
6 - 7 Oto -10%
8 or more -10 to -20%
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In short, if we do not get 4 to 5 bidders, we can expect costs might go up another 15%. We
would need the contingency to cover this cost plus a contingency for costs during construction.
The Town received six bidders for the Del Mar undergrounding. However, the Lyford Hygeia
undergrounding, received two bids the first time and three bids the second, after the
supplemental assessment. On the last undergrounding project completed by the Town, from Mar
West to Lyford, there was only one bidder.
During the last year, both local municipalities and Caltrans have noted numerous bids coming in
at 20% over engineer's estimate due to the bidding climate. It is uncertain whether this bidding
climate will continue.
Contingency During Construction (Based on Past Projects)
The Town of Tiburon has had supplemental assessments on the past two undergrounding
projects. The Supplemental Preliminary Engineer's Reports for the last two neighborhood
undergrounding projects used a 23% contingency. This estimate and contingency level was
based on full 100% design and bid numbers.
The actual change order rate after award for the joint trench construction for the Del Mar project
was 28%. The actual change order rate after award for the joint trench construction for the
Lyford project was 19%. This is an average of 23.5%.
Is a 30% contingency reasonable?
As stated above, the contingency at this point in the design must cover three things:
1. Estimating accuracy due to the level of design. Based on the above the appropriate
contingency for this could be about 20%.
2. Estimating the bid. This factor has to do with bid climate and the number of bidders, as
discussed above. If the bidding climate is the same as for the Lyford Hygeia project, we
can expect an increase of+10%to+25%.
3. Contingency during construction. The last two undergrounding projects have had
supplemental assessments. At the time of the supplemental assessments,the projects had
100% design and had been bid. The contingency used at that point in the Assessment
Engineer's Report was 23%. The actual change order rates for those projects averaged
23.5%.
To determine whether a 30% contingency is reasonable,perhaps we can consider a level of
contingency for each of. 1) level of design, 2)bid climate, and 3) construction that would equal
30%. The below discusses contingencies of 5% for design level, 10% for bid contingency and
15% for construction contingency.
I. Estimating accuracy due to the level of design: 5%. Using a 5% contingency provides
one quarter of the 20% variability in a class 3 estimate.
2. Estimating the bid: 10%. In the table 3 above,the bid contingency for 2-3 bidders and 4-
5 bidders meets at 10%. In the past year, there have been numerous reports of projects
coming in at 20% over estimate or greater. This contingency would be half that value.
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3. Contingency during construction: 15%. Normal contingency used in construction
projects in Tiburon is 15%. This is lower than the actual change order rate for the last
two undergrounding projects which averaged 23.5%.
Is the Overall Cost Estimate Reasonable?
The report has looked at the origins of the May 2016 estimate and the August 2017 estimate as
well as differences between them.
During the above discussion, a number of line items for the August 2017 estimate were discussed
and how they were developed. In addition, the report has discussed whether the 30%
contingency on the 35% design used for the August 2017 estimate is too high.
This section of the report takes a higher I0,000-foot view of the August 2017 estimate and asks
whether the bottom line is reasonable. This will be done by discussing two things:
1. Cost per linear foot
2. Comparison with the estimate in the 2007 Hawthorne Terrace Preliminary Engineer's
Report
Cost per linear foot
There have been complaints that the per linear foot cost of$1,317 is much higher than averages.
We note that early in the project the Town stated that cost would be at least $1,000 per linear
foot but also stated, and provided written information to the proponents showing that, the San
Francisco DPW stated that"As a point of reference only, in 2009 the estimated cost for
undergrounding residential neighborhoods is $1,360 per linear foot of trenching."
Staff notes that inflation from 2009 to 2019 is 45%(ENR Construction Cost Index;the Caltrans
Fisher index is greater).
Comparison with the 2007 Hawthorne Terrace estimate
As noted that previously, there was a Preliminary Assessment Engineer's Report done for the
Hawthorne Terrace area in 2007. That District did not move forward as proponents felt the costs
were excessive. The Hawthorne Terrace Boundary was 89 of the 120 parcels in the current
Boundary. The 2007 district did not include the western part of Hawthorne Drive,Palmer Court
or the Belvedere Tennis Club. It did not include the poles along the Old Rail Trail or any
trenching in Tiburon Blvd.
The 2007 Hawthorne Terrace District was the third of three districts in Tiburon active at that
time. The 2007 Hawthorne Terrace District Preliminary Engineer's Report had the advantage of
data from bid openings for the two previous districts.
The total cost of the 2007 Hawthorne Terrace District was estimated at$5.6M estimated for
construction in 2008. It had 4,840 feet of mainline(center of street)trench. The current project
has 7,540 feet of mainline(center of street) trench. That is a factor of 1.56. The inflation rate
from ENR CCI for 2008 to 2019 is 50% (2008=8310; 2017 = 11696; plus 3.1%for next two
years to 2019). Similarly, the inflation rate for Caltrans projects using the Fisher index results in
an inflation increase of 57%. Just looking at these very simple parameters, $5.6*1.56*1.50=
$13.1 million.
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The 2007 Hawthorne Terrace District had 89 parcels compared to 120 parcels in the current
district, a ratio of 1.35. Again, using the cost of$5.6 million and an inflation factor of 50%, the
adjusted cost for the current district,just looking at parcel differences would be
($5.6M*1.34*1.5) = $11.3 million.
These simple comparisons might be considered low for three reasons:
1. This assumes trenching in Tiburon Blvd is the same cost as other roads (it is likely more
expensive)
2. It ignores the additional $250,000 in environmental mitigation costs.
3. It ignores the fact that the 2007 report used PG&E costs similar to Del Mar which PG&E
later stated in 2010 were low by a factor of 3.3. This alone would add over$1 M to the
cost.
In summary, the current estimate is similar to the previous Hawthorne Terrace District Estimate
in 2007, adjusted for the size of the district and inflation.
Summary
This report has looked at a number of things, including comparing the May 2016 estimate to the
August 2017 estimate. What matters at this point is whether Council believes the August 2017
estimate is a reasonable estimate of the actual costs of construction with a reasonable
contingency. In this regard, a brief summary of the above might be useful.
We discussed how the August 2017 estimate was created:
1. Joint trench construction costs were based on the 35%plans for the Hawthorne District
and actual unit bid prices from a recent job in Belvedere as well as undergrounding bids
in Piedmont and other projects.
2. PG&E costs were based on the 35%plans for the Hawthorne District and actual unit
costs for PG&E items and labor costs per linear foot of trench for the Del Mar project,
with labor inflation all provided by PG&E. A check estimate that used unit costs from a
Belvedere undergrounding project would increase the cost.
3. AT&T and Comcast estimates were provided by these companies.
4. Incidental costs were based on actual contract amounts and historic needs, Construction
management was 8% of total construction cost, less than the actual percentage in both the
Del Mar and Lyford Cove Undergrounding Districts and half of the CIP Benchmarking
Study.
5. Financing costs per provided by Sperry Capital.
We have discussed whether the 30% contingency is reasonable for a 35% level design and
looked at contingency standards for level of design, bid risk and contingency during
construction. We have compared the total costs in the August 2017 estimate to experience in
San Francisco and the Preliminary Engineer's Report for the 2007 Hawthorne Terrace Project.
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Prepared under the provisions of the
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TOWN OF TIBURON
County of Marin, California
November 1, 2017
Harris & Associates
EXHIBIT NO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction and Certifications............................................................................................ 1
PART I Description of Improvements...........................................................................7
PARTII Cost Estimate.....................................................................................................8
PART III Method of Assessment Spread and Assessment Roll ....................................9
Exhibit 1 -Assessment Roll............................................. ...............................21
Exhibit 2 -Debt Limit Valuation...........:. ...... ....................... ........................25
PART IV Annual Administrative Assessment.....`. ......... ..`. ........................... .............26
PART V Boundary Map and Diagram of Assessment District..................................27
PART VI Description of Facilities ......... ................... ......... ..................................28
Right-of-Way Certificate... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..................................29
Certification of Completion of Environmental Proceedings ............................30
APPENDICES
A. Assessment Calculations
B. Assessment Diagram
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AGENCY: TOWN OF TIBURON
PROJECT: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
TO: TOWN COUNCIL
ENGINEER'S "REPORT" PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2961 AND 10204
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
The purpose of this Assessment District is to provide financing to underground power, telephone and
cable facilities along Delmar Drive, Hawthorne Drive, Maravista Court, Palmer Covet, Rock Hill
Road,and portions of Hilary Drive and Tiburon Boulevard within the Town of Tiburon.The proposed
underground utility improvements will provide conversion to an upgraded utility system and will
enhance neighborhood aesthetics, safety and reliability.
The construction of these improvements will conform to existing Town of Tiburon, Pacific Gas and
Electric, AT&T and Comcast Communications standards. The proposed improvements are of special
and direct benefit to the properties within the boundary of the proposed assessment district to the
extent described herein.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID of the State Constitution, Part 7.5 of the "Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931", being Division 4 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and the"Municipal Improvement Act of 1913",
being Division 12 of said Code, and the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the Town Council of the
TOWN OF TIBURON, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for Assessment
District No. 2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding District) (hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment
District"), I, K. Dennis Klingelhofer, P.E., a Registered Professional Engineer and authorized
representative of Harris&Associates, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer, herewith submit the
"Report"for the Assessment District, consisting of six (6) parts as stated below.
PART I
This part contains the preliminary plans and specifications which describe the general nature,location
and extent for the proposed improvements to be constructed, and are filed herewith and made a part
hereof. Said plans and specifications are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer.
PART II
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements,including capitalized interest,
if any, incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith as set forth herein and attached hereto.
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PART III
This part consists of the following information:
A. A description of the method of assessment spread; and
B. The general benefit which is determined to result from the proposed improvements which has
been excluded from the assessment, and the proposed assessment of the total amount of the
costs and expenses of the proposed improvements upon the several subdivisions of land within
the Assessment District, in proportion to the special benefits to be received by such
subdivisions from said improvements, which is set forth upon the assessment roll filed
herewith and made a part hereof, and
C. The total amount,as near as may be determined,of the total principal sum of all unpaid special
assessments previously levied and special assessments required or proposed to be levied under
any completed or pending assessment proceedings, other than that contemplated for the
Assessment District, which would require,an investigation and report under the "Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931"against the total area
proposed to be assessed; and
D. The total true value, determined from the latest Assessor's roll, of the parcels of land and
improvements which are proposed to be assessed.
PART IV '
This part contains the proposed maximum annualadministrative assessment to be levied upon each
subdivision or parcel of land within the Assessment District to pay the costs incurred by the TOWN
OF TIBURON, and not otherwise reimbursed, resulting from the administration and collection of
assessments, from the administration and registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other
related funds, or both.
PART V
This part contains a map showing the boundaries of the Assessment District, and a diagram showing
the Assessment District, the boundaries and the dimensions of the subdivisions of land within said
Assessment District,as the same existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.The
Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram are filed herewith and made a part hereof, and part of the
assessment. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is included in this Report as Appendix B.
PART VI
This part shall consist of the following information:
A. Right-of-Way Certificate
B. Environmental Certificate
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Certificate of Assessment Engineer
WHEREAS,on January 4,2017 the Town Council of the TOWN OF TIBURON, State of California,did,
pursuant to the provisions of the 1913 Act"Municipal Improvement Act of 1913",being Division 12 of
the Streets and Highways Code,of the State of California(the"1913 Act"),adopt Resolution No. 01-2017
(the "Resolution of Intention") declaring its intention to provide for the installation and construction of
certain public improvements,together with appurtenances and appurtenant work in connection therewith,
in a special assessment district known and designated as TOWN OF TIBURON ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO.2017-1 (HAWTHORNE UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT)(hereinafter referred to as
the"Assessment District"); and
WHEREAS,said Resolution of Intention,as required by law,did direct the Engineer of Work to make
and file a"Report", consisting of the following as required by Section 10204 of the Act:
A. Description of Improvements;
B. A general description of works or appliances already installed and any other property
necessary or convenient for the operation of the improvement, if the works, appliances, or
property are to be acquired as part of the improvement;
C. Cost Estimate;
D. Assessment Diagram showing the Assessment District and the subdivisions of land therein;
E. A proposed assessment of the costs and expenses of the works of improvement levied upon
the parcels within the boundaries of the Assessment District;
F. The proposed maximum annual assessment to be levied upon each subdivision or parcel of
land within the Assessment District to pay the costs incurred by the Town and not otherwise
reimbursed resulting from the administration and collection of assessments or from the
administration and registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other related finds.
For particulars,reference is made to the Resolution of Intention as previously adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, K. Dennis Klingelhofer, P.E., the authorized representative of HARRIS &
ASSOCIATES,pursuant to Article XIIID,of the California Constitution and the 1913 Act, do hereby
submit the following:
1. Pursuant to the provisions of law and the Resolution of Intention, I have assessed the costs
and expenses of the works of improvement to be performed in the Assessment District upon
the parcels of land in the Assessment District specially benefited thereby in amounts which
do not exceed the reasonable cost of the direct proportional special benefit to be conferred on
each of said parcels. For particulars as to the identification of said parcels, reference is made
to the Assessment Diagram (the "Diagram"), a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein. All parcels specially benefitted by the works of improvement have been
included within the Assessment District.
2. As required by law, the Diagram is attached hereto, showing the Assessment District, as well
as the boundaries and dimensions of the respective parcels and subdivisions of land within
said Assessment District as the same existed at the time of the passage of said Resolution of
Intention, each of which subdivisions of land or parcels or lots respectively have been given
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a separate number upon the Diagram and in the Assessment Roll as defined below.
3. The subdivisions and parcels of land with the numbers shown on the Diagram as attached
hereto correspond with the numbers as appearing on the Assessment Roll as defined below.
4. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bonds will be issued in accordance with Division 10 of
the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (the "Improvement Bond Act of
1915"),to represent all unpaid assessments,which bonds shall be issued in one or more series,
each with a term not to exceed the legal maximum term as authorized by law,THIRTY-NINE
(39) YEARS from the 2nd day of September next succeeding twelve (12) months from their
date. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the current legal maximum rate of
12%per annum.
5. By virtue of the authority contained in said 1913 Act, and by further direction and order of
the legislative body, I hereby recommend the following assessment to cover the costs and
expenses of the works of improvement for the Assessment District based on the costs and
expenses as set forth below:
As Preliminarily As
Approved Confirmed
Estimated Cost of Construction: $9,028,275
Estimated Incidental Expenses: $1,755,112
Estimated Financing Costs: $1,562,620
Estimated Contributions ($500,000)
Estimated Total to Assessment: $11,846,006
For particulars as to the individual assessments and their descriptions, reference is made
to Part 111,:Exhibit I (Assessment Roll) which describes the assessment to be levied upon
each parcel based upon the special benefit which it receives from the improvements to be
funded by the assessments.
6. Under the Resolution of Intention, the requirement of Division 4 of the California Streets and
Highway Code shall be satisfied with Part 7.5 of said Division 4, for which the following is
presented:
a. The total amount, as near as can be determined, of the total principal amount of all
unpaid special assessment and special assessments required or proposed to be levied
under any completed or pending assessment proceedings, other than contemplated in
the instant proceeding is:
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$0
b. The total amount of the principal sum of the special assessment (the `Balance of
Assessment") proposed to be levied in the instant proceedings is:
$11,846,006
c. The total amount of the principal sung of unpaid special assessment levied against the
parcels proposed to be assessed, as computed pursuant to paragraph 1, above, plus the
principal amount of the special assessment proposedto be levied in the instant
proceedings from paragraph 2, above is:
$11,846,006
The total true value, as near as may be determined, of the land and improvements for the
parcels which are proposed to be assessed in the instant proceedings, as detenllined by the
full cash value of the parcels as shown upon the last equalized assessment roll of the
County of Marin, is:
$141,425,336
This report does not represent a recommendation of parcel value, economic viability or financial
feasibility, as that is not the responsibility of the Assessment Engineer.
EXECUTED on ,2017.
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
K. DENNIS KLINGELHOFER, P.E.
R.C.E. NO. 50255
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
TOWN OF TIBURON
COUNTY OF MARIN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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This report is submitted on 12017.
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
K. DENNIS KLINGELHOFER, P.E.
R.C.E. NO. 50255
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
TOWN OF TIBURON '
COUNTY OF MARIN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Preliminary approval by the TOWN COUNCIL of the TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA, on the
day of , 2017.
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Final approval by the TOWN COUNCIL of the TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA, on the
day of , 2017.
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF TIBURON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Part I
Description of Improvements
The following provides a description of the public improvements proposed to be constructed,installed
or acquired under the provisions of the Act as shown on the Preliminary Plans on file in the office of
the Town Engineer.
The project includes the construction of the public improvements, including all planning, design,
construction administration and general administration services,the acquisition of all necessary rights
of way, the acquisition of licenses, franchises and permits and the construction of all auxiliary work
necessary and/or convenient to the accomplishment thereof, in accordance with the final plans and
specifications to be approved by the Town of Tiburon prior to the start of construction. The
construction of the public improvements may be phased as necessary and convenient for the Town of
Tiburon. Phasing will be undertaken in a manner that results in a complete and functional portion of
each system described below.
The following improvements are proposed to be constructed and installed in the general location
referred to as the Town of Tiburon Assessment District No. 2017-I (Hawthorne Undergrounding
District) (the "Assessment District") and will include:
1. . Construction of mainline underground power, telephone and cable conduit, with appurtenant
manholes.,pull boxes and transformers and like structures.
2. Construction of service conduit and appurtenances to property line.
3. Installation of new conductor within said conduit and underground structures by the utility
companies.
4. Installation of replacement street lights.
5. Removal of existing overhead power, telephone and cable wires,poles and streetlights.
The improvements will be designed by PG&E, AT&T, Comcast, and the Town of Tiburon (joint
trench).The Town of Tiburon will inspect the work to ensure conformance to Town ordinances,rules,
warrants,regulations, standards and specifications where applicable.
Each owner of property located within the Assessment District will be responsible for arranging for
and paying for work on his or her property necessary to connect facilities constructed by the public
utilities in the public streets and alleys to the points of connection on the private property. Conversion
of individual service connections on private property is not included in the work to be funded by the
Assessment District.
The estimated time for completion of the undergrounding of the utilities is 36 months after the
formation of Assessment District. Construction is estimated to begin approximately 18 months after
the formation of the Assessment District. Property owners will be required to provide necessary
underground connections within 120 days of the completion of the underground facilities.
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Part II
Cost Estimate
Assessment District No. 2017-1
(Hawthorne Undergrounding District)
JOINTTRENCII CONSTRUCTION COSTS $4,718,001
30%construction contingency $1,415,400
UTIILITY COST(PG&E,AT&T and Comcast)
PG&F, $2,385,171
AT&T $121,517
Comcast $138,185
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION $250,000
Total Construction Cost: $9,028,275
LESS CONTRIBUTIONS
Contribution for General Benefit (S25,823)
Additonal contribution ($474,177)
Credits: ($500,000)
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES
Design Engineering and Assessment Engineering $600,000
Construction Management(8%of construction cost) $722,262
Town Administration $100,000
Legal Advice to Property Owners $10,000
Underwriter** $136,350
Bond Counsel $90,000
Financial Advisor $30,000
Rating Agency $30,000
Paying Agent $9,000
Financial Printing,Registration and Servicing $10,000
Filing Fees 52,500
Incidental Contingencies $15,000
Total Incidental Expenses: $1,755,112
Total Construction and Incidental Expenses: $10,283,386
FINANCING COSTS(Estimate)
Bond Reserve ** $851,433
Funded Interest ** $711.187
Total Financing Costs: $1,562,620
TOTAL TO ASSESSMENT: $11,846,006
Source: Spent'Capital
Source: Sperry Capital
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Part III
Method of Assessment Spread and Assessment Roll
Since the improvements are to be funded by the levying of assessments,the "Municipal Improvement
Act of 1913"(the"Act")and Article XIIID of the State Constitution require that assessments be based
on the special benefit that the properties receive from the works of improvement. Section 4 of Article
XIIID provides that only special benefits are assessable and the local agency levying the assessment
must separate the general benefits from the special benefits. It also provides that parcels within a
district that are owned or used by any public agency,the State of California or-the United States shall
not be exempt from assessment unless the agency can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence
that those publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit.In addition, Section 4 requires that
a parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional,special benefit conferred
on that parcel. Neither the Act nor the State Constitution specifies-the method or formula that should
be used to apportion the costs to properties in any special assessment district proceedings.
The responsibility for recommending an apportionment of the costs to properties which specially
benefit from the improvements rests with the Assessment Engineer,who is appointed for the purpose
of making an analysis of the facts and determining the correct apportionment of the assessment
obligation. In order to apportion the assessments to each parcel within the boundaries of the
assessment district in an amount which does not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special
benefit which it will receive from the improvements,, an analysis has been completed and is used as
the basis for apportioning costs to each parcel within the Assessment District.
The approval of the assessments rests with the Town Council. The Council renders its decision after
hearing testimony and evidence presented at a public hearing and tabulating the assessment ballots,
which are mailed to all record owners of property within the Assessment District. Only ballots
delivered to the Town Clerk prior to the close of the public hearing are tabulated. The Council's
findings must include whether or not the assessment spread is consistent with the requirements of
Article XIIID in that the assessment on each parcel is proportional to and no greater than the special
benefits received by such parcel.
The following sections set forth the methodology used to apportion the costs of the improvements to
each parcel.
SEPARATION OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL BENEFIT
Under Article XIIID, only special benefits may be assessed, and it is the responsibility of the
Assessment Engineer to identify, quantify, and exclude general benefits from the assessment that is
apportioned to parcels in proportion to the special benefit they will receive from the improvements.
As stated in the "Proposition 218 Guide for Special Districts" prepared by the California Special
Districts Association, the requirement that a public agency separate the general benefits from the
special benefits helps ensure that the special benefit requirement is met. As defined in Article XIIID,
"special benefit"means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on
real property located in the district or to the public at large.
The benefits associated with the undergrounding of overhead utilities are related to increased
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reliability, improved neighborhood aesthetics, enhanced safety and the removal of obstructions to
view within the Assessment District and potentially for areas outside of the Assessment District. The
specific location and nature of the undergrounding project will determine if the benefits are a"general
benefit" or provide a "special benefit" to parcels within the Assessment District, or a combination of
both.
GENERAL BENEFIT
Because of the localized nature of the improvements within the Assessment District and the small
number of parcels that will be impacted by the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities along
roadways providing ingress/egress to the parcels within the District, the Assessment Engineer has
determined the benefits described in the following section represent special benefits that are conferred
on parcels within the Assessment District, and that there are no "general benefits" that will be
conveyed to parcels outside the boundaries of the Assessment`District, or to the public at large
associated with the undergrounding of the overhead utilities within the Assessment District except as
described in the findings below:
• Aesthetics Benefit. The Assessment Engineer has determined that there are no aesthetic
benefits which represent general benefit or benefits to the public at large. This is based upon
the fact that the majority of the utility poles and overhead facilities that will be undergroundcd
are located along the local streets within the Assessment District that provide ingress/egress
to parcels within the District. Those local streets are not used'by'"through traffic" to reach
destinations that are outside the District. The removal of the overhead utilities and poles will
provide an aesthetic benefit for the parcels within the District which the Assessment Engineer
has determined represents a special benefit to parcels within the District. In addition to the
removal of the existing overhead utilities on the local streets within the District, there are also
overhead lines on several utility poles which,will be removed that are located adjacent to the
Old Rail Trail at the rear of the parcel owned by the Belvedere Tennis Club, and several poles
that are near Tiburon Boulevard but away from the edge of the pavement. The Assessment
Engineer has determined that the removal of those poles does not provide an improvement in
aesthetics that would represent a general benefit to the community or the public at large. The
existing utilities do not impact aesthetics for park visitors related to views of the bay since
they are located on the opposite side of the trail. For traffic on Tiburon Boulevard the existing
utilities are generally located almost one hundred feet to several hundred feet from the edge
of pavement,and are largely screened by the tennis club's facilities which are located between
Tiburon Boulevard and the existing utilities. The removal of the existing overhead utilities
near the Old Rail Trail will not result in increased usage of the Richardson Bay Linear Park
by visitors who had not previously used the park because of the visual blight caused by the
existing overhead utilities, or result in increased traffic along Tiburon Boulevard because of
improved views looking towards the bay.
While the Town has identified its desire to remove all the poles along the Old Rail Trail and
Tiburon Boulevard,the Assessment Engineer has determined that the undergrounding of those
utility poles does not provide a general benefit to all parcels within the Town or to the public
at large of the type that must be separated from special benefits under the requirements of
Proposition 218. The Assessment Engineer's review of studies completed by a number of
organizations and public entities found that the undergrounding of utilities did not provide an
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economic benefit to parcels not within the Assessment District or the community at large. The
studies found that the cost of undergrounding utilities was many times the value or economic
benefit to the community, that the benefit to the public at large was not quantifiable, and that
there was no economic benefit to the community related to increased business expenditures
or tourism as a result of the undergrounding.
• Enhanced Reliability Benefit. The Assessment Engineer has determined that there is no
general benefit that will be conveyed to parcels outside of the Assessment District, or to the
public at large related to enhanced reliability. This is based upon industry data that shows there
is little difference in the total "out of service" time (the total service interruption time for all
outages measured by the frequency of service interruptions and the time to repair) for
customers served by overhead systems versus those served by underground utilities. While the
undergrounding of an existing overhead utility generally results in a reduction in the frequency
of service interruptions, the time to restore service in an underground utility is longer due to
the difficulty in identifying the location of system outages and the time required to complete
repairs. Because of this, the total "out of service" time is comparable for overhead and
underground utility systems. The result is that parcels outside of the District will not see a
reduction in "out of service" time as a result of the undergrounding of the existing overhead
utilities within the Assessment District.
In addition to looking at "out of service" time, the ability of the utility to restore service to
parcels outside of the Assessment District in the event of damage to the utilities (whether
overhead or underground)within the District was also reviewed Based upon redundancies in
the system and PG&E's operation of the distribution system,power could be restored to parcels
outside of the Assessment District prior to the repair of the damaged utilities within the
Assessment District. Existing facilities outside of the District could be used to feed power to
parcels outside of the District while repairs are being made. For example, although the utility
lines located adjacent to the Old Rail Trail are part of PG&E's distribution system that provides
power to downtown Tiburon,if one of those utility poles were damaged, PG&E could restore
power to parcels outside of the A=ssessment District, including the downtown area, by
"switching"power to restore service to parcels outside of the Assessment District prior to the
completion of repairs. Similarly, if parcels outside the District are affected by a portion of the
existing overhead facilities within Hilary Drive being damaged as a result of a vehicle hitting
a utility pole, PG&E could restore power to those parcels prior to the completion of repairs.
Finally,if portion of the overhead utilities within Rock Hill Road,north of Hillary Drive were
damaged, no parcels outside the Assessment District would be impacted. Since the ability to
restore service to parcels outside of the District is not improved as a result of undergrounding
the utilities within the District, there is no enhanced reliability benefit to parcels outside of the
Assessment District from undergrounding the existing overhead utilities within the District.
• Removal of Obstructions to View. The Assessment Engineer has determined that the two (2)
parcels that are owned by the Town of Tiburon which are outside the boundaries of the
Assessment District will not receive a benefit from the relocation of the overhead utilities
adjacent to the Old Rail Trail on those parcels. This is based upon the Assessment Engineer's
determination that the overhead utilities that are located on the Belvedere Tennis Club's parcel
do not obstruct views towards the bay for park users since they are located in the opposite
direction. In addition, since there is no development currently on those parcels or that would
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be allowed in the future that would benefit from the removal of obstructions to view from the
existing utilities since the parcels are within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay
Conservation and Development Commission.
■ Safety Benefit. The safety benefit related to the undergrounding of the overhead facilities
within the Assessment District is a result of the removal of the fixed obstructions (existing
power poles, guy wires and related facilities) from the right-of-way, and the mitigation of the
potential delay by emergency responders that will neither cross a downed power line nor set
up equipment if an overhead utility line is in the way until it has been de-energized. In addition,
the threat to structures or property being damaged by downed utility lines and poles caused by
earthquakes, high winds and other unforeseeable events is reduced by the undergrounding of
the existing overhead utilities. The Assessment Engineer has deternuned that there is a general
benefit to the public at large related to the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities
located adjacent to the Old Rail Trail. The relocation and undergrounding of the utilities
adjacent to the Old Rail Trail will provide increased safety to those using Richardson Bay
Lineal Park by removing the risk of injury from coming in contact with downed utilities and
the removal of the fixed obstructions that are located in proximity to the trail. Based upon a
street frontage of 75 feet for a typical residential parcel,the 590 lineal-feet of overhead utilities
adjacent to the Old Rail Trail is the equivalent of the frontage for 7.85 residential parcels. A
total of 3.925 benefit points have been assigned for the general benefit which represents 50%
of the benefit that would be assigned to the equivalent number of residential parcels since there
are no structures that could be damaged by downed utility poles or lines, or damaged by
vehicles hitting a utility pole. A contribution of$25,823 will be required to offset the general
benefit related to the safety benefit associated with the undergrounding of the existing overhead
utilities along the Old Rail Trail.
SPECIAL BENEFITS
While the courts have found that a general enhancement of property value does not constitute "special
benefit"(Silicon Malley;Taxpayers'Ass'n.v. Santa Clara Cnty. Open Space Authority) if an assessment
district is narrowly drawn so that parcels that benefit in way that is particular and distinct from parcels
outside of the district, or the public of large they are deemed to receive a special benefit. Specifically,
the undergrounding of existing overhead utilities adjacent to parcels and the installation of new street
lights on the streets which provide ingress/egress to each parcel provides a particular and distinct
benefit to those parcels that is not realized by other parcels or to the public at large. The courts have
found that the characterization of a benefit(special vs. general)may depend on whether parcels within
a district receive a direct advantage from the improvement based upon their proximity to the
improvement, or receive an "indirect, derivative advantage resulting from the overall public benefits
of the improvement" (e.g., general enhancement of the district's property values).
There are four (4) types of special benefit that parcels may receive as a result of the proposed
undergrounding of the existing overhead utility facilities (power, telephone, street light and cable
facilities) with underground facilities.
■ Aesthetics Benefit. Based upon the studies reviewed by the Assessment Engineer and his
experience, the greatest benefit to parcels from the undergroLmding of overhead utilities is
related to the improved neighborhood aesthetics which result from the undergrounding of the
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existing overhead utilities within the Assessment District. The undergrounding of the overhead
utilities enhances the aesthetics of the streetscape by removing the physical and visual
impediments related to the existing overhead utilities within the right-of-way along the local
streets, and will improve the visual environment for residential properties within the
Assessment District. In addition, the removal of the overhead utilities within the Assessment
District will bring the area surrounding each parcel closer to current development standards
which require that all utilities be placed underground. This will increase the desirability of the
parcels within the Assessment District to a potential purchaser when compared to a similar
parcel served by overhead wires and utility poles. All of the parcels within the Assessment
District will specially benefit from the removal of the overhead wires and utility poles serving
the parcels within the boundaries of the Assessment District.
• Enhanced Reliability Benefit. The installation of all newswires and new equipment installed
underground within the Assessment District will reduce the frequency of localized service
interruptions to both residential and non-residential parcels within the District due to the
increased reliability of the upgraded facilities. In addition, the technology used in modern
underground systems allow the utility to minimize the number of parcels impacted by an
outage. Parcels which have not already undergrounded their service will also see a reduction
in outages related to damages to their individual service lines from falling limbs during wind
storms or other types of weather events or natural disaster since they will be required to be
underground their utility service in order to connect to the new underground system. As a
result, each parcel within the Assessment District will receive a special benefit related to
enhanced reliability from the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities within the
Assessment District that is not received by parcels outside of the District.
■ Removal of Obstructions:to View. Parcels which have water views are more desirable to
purchasers,and the premium placed on a parcel with a water view is dependent upon the quality
of the view. The removal of the existing overhead utilities which may be seen from within the
structure or from outside living areas when looking towards Richardson Bay from the parcel
will provide a special benefit to residential parcels within the Assessment District that will vary
in proportion totheimpact the existing overhead utilities and poles have on their view.
■ Safety Benefit.The undergrounding of the overhead facilities within the District will specially
benefit all parcels within the Assessment District in two ways from a safety perspective. The
first relates to the elimination of the threat to structures or property, including any occupants
within those structures, from being damaged or harmed by downed utility lines and poles
caused by earthquakes, high winds and other unforeseeable events. The second relates to the
removal of the fixed obstructions from the right-of-way, and the potential delay by emergency
responders in an emergency that will neither cross a downed power line nor set up equipment
if an overhead utility line is in the way until it has been de-energized.
As described in the Methodology section below, not all parcels receive these benefits to the same
extent based upon their land use(residential versus non-residential),and their proximity to the existing
overhead utilities that will be undergrounded.
To establish the special benefit each individual parcel within the Assessment District receives in
proportion to the other parcels within the Assessment District, a Benefit Point system is used. Each
parcel of land is assigned benefit points based upon the special benefit a parcel receives relative to the
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other parcels within the Assessment District from the utility undergrounding activities.
The Assessment Engineer has assigned benefit points to each residential parcel based upon the benefit
it receives from the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities as discussed below.
■ District Aesthetics Benefit.All residential parcels within the Assessment District,which have
their primary ingress/egress along a street where the existing overhead utilities adjacent to their
parcel frontage(along either side of the street)will be undergrounded,will benefit equally from
the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities. Each parcel which has existing overhead
utilities adjacent to its frontage is assigned one (I) benefit point for each existing or potential
dwelling unit which could be constructed on the parcel. Those parcels where the existing
overhead utilities do not front the parcel, but which receive utility services from the existing
overhead utilities within the Assessment District and must use the street(s) where the existing
utilities will be undergrounded will receive 50% of the benefit assigned to parcels where the
existing overhead utilities front the parcel since they are impacted to a'lesser degree by the
existing overhead utilities.
Since the streets within the Assessment District do not provide access to areas which extend
beyond the boundaries of the Assessment District and since the overhead utilities in the
Assessment District are not generally visible from areas that are outside of the Assessment
District there is no aesthetic benefit for parcels that are not within the Assessment District
boundaries.
■ Safety Benefit. Parcels within the District will benefit from the elimination of potential
property damage from downed utility lines and poles, the removal of the fixed obstructions
from the right-of-way, and the mitigation of the potential for delay by emergency responders
that will neither cross a downed power line nor set up equipment if an overhead utility line is
in the way until it has been de-energized. Each parcel that has its point of ingress/egress along
a street which has overhead facilities that will be undergrounded is assigned one (I) benefit
point for each existing or potential dwelling unit which could be constructed on the parcel.
Parcels that areserved by utilities which have been undcrgrounded adjacent to the parcel's
frontage, including utility services to the parcel, but which must use streets within the
Assessment District for ingress/and which would be impacted by downed wires or poles in the
existing overhead utilities that are to be undergrounded are assigned one-half(1/2) a benefit
point since they receive'a reduced benefit because structure:.-. or occupants would not be
damaged from downed utility lines and poles, but do receive a special benefit related to the
mitigation of potential for delays by emergency responders as a result of the downed utility
lines.
■ Enhanced Reliability Benefit. All parcels within the District that receive services from the
existing overhead utilities or which would be impacted by a service outage of the existing
overhead utilities within the District will specially benefit from the enhanced reliability of
service due to having all new wires and equipment and having such new equipment
underground, and the intelligent technology which minimizes the number of parcels impacted
by a service outage. Each parcel is assigned one (1) benefit point for each existing or potential
dwelling unit which could be constructed on the parcel. Parcels that are served by utilities
which have been undergrounded, including their service lines, immediately adjacent to the
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parcel but which tie into existing overhead utilities that will be undergrounded and which
would be impacted by a service outage in the existing overhead utilities that are to be
undergrounded are assigned one-half(1/2)a benefit point since they receive a reduced benefit.
• Removal of Obstructions to View. The removal of obstructions to view from the overhead
utilities looking towards Richardson Bay will provide a special benefit to parcels based upon
their locations and the impact the existing overheard utilities that will be undergrounded have
on their view. The level of benefit a parcel receives is based on the following definitions.
o High(1.0). The view from the parcel looking towards Richardson Bay from within
the dwelling or from outside living areas is significantly obstructed by the presence
of the existing overhead utilities located adjacent to the parcel and will be improved
by the removal and undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities.
o Medium (0.5).The view looking towards Richardson Bay from within the dwelling
or from outside living areas is partially obstructed by the presence of the existing
overhead utilities and will be improved by the undergrounding of the existing
overhead utilities, but the existing overhead utilities are not generally located
adjacent to the parcel.
o Low (0.25). The view looking towards Richardson Bay from within the dwelling
or from outside living areas is minimally obstructed by the presence of the existing
overhead utilities that are visiblefromthe parcels,but not generally located on the
street(s) immediately adjacent to the parcel, and the view will be minimally
improved by the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities.
o None(0.0). The parcel may or may not have a view of Richardson Bay from within
the dwelling,however,the existing overhead utilities that will be undergrounded are
not visible within the view shed of the parcel looking towards 'Richardson Bay.
Exceptions
There are several parcels within the Assessment District which are not developed or planned for
residential use. Each of those parcels has a conditional use permit which allows the continued use of
the parcel as it is currently developed, and no change in use is likely to occur which would alter the
special benefit the parcel receives. The methodology used to assign benefit points relative to the non-
residential use parcels is explained below.
1. St. Hilary Catholic Church and School
A.N. 16, 17 & 23 (Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN) 055-253-22, 055-253-21 & 039-151-52) is
developed as a parish and school-site owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and encompasses
roughly 7.62 acres. The main entrance to the school is on Rock Hill Road, which is being
undergrounded,and there is a second entrance on Hillary Drive which is also being undergrounded.
Both the church and school receive utility service from Rock Hill Road. Because this property is
developed as a church and school site, the special benefit which it receives is not the same as a
residential parcel based on its use.
a) Aesthetics Benefit. Schools and churches are treated differently than residential parcels
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when determining the aesthetic benefit they receive as a result of the undergrounding of
existing overhead utilities. Unlike residential parcels, parcels developed for religious or
school use are not more desirable to a potential purchaser as a result of the undergrounding
of the existing overhead utilities. This is a result of the limited number of parcels that may
be on the market and as a result there is not a direct impact on the desirability of a parcel
where the utilities have been undergrounded compared to a similar parcel which is served
by overhead utilities. However, some special benefit is attributable to the property from
improved aesthetics and it's reasonable to attribute the benefit to that of a single family
residence. One (1) benefit point is assigned for aesthetic benefit.
b) Improved Safety Benefit. The school and church property receives an improved safety
benefit from the undergrounding project which will remove the fixed obstructions along
the sheets which provide access to the property and the potential.for delay by emergency
responders that will neither cross a downed power line nor set up equipment if an overhead
utility line is in the way until it has been de-energized. The structures on these parcels will
not benefit from the elimination of potential property damage from downed utility lines and
poles since the existing overhead utilities are not located near any existing or potential
future structures. Since the primary benefit for these parcels is related to the removal of the
fixed obstructions along the streets used for ingress/egress and the reduction in the potential
delay by emergency responders, the benefit to these parcels is related to a residential
property based upon the number of trips generated per day which would use streets within
the Assessment District. Based upon an average of 10 trips per day for residential parcels
and an average of 2.7 trips per student per day(estimated enrollment of 276 students),these
parcels are the equivalent of 74.5 equivalent dwelling units. Since these parcels do not
benefit from the elimination of potential property damage or injury to occupants due to the
location of the improvement on these parcels in relationship to the location of the existing
overhead utilities, they receive a reduced benefit related to the removal of the fixed
obstructions and the reduction in potential delays by emergency responders. The safety
benefit is reduced by 75% rather than the 50% for a residential parcel where the utilities
have undergrounded adjacent to the parcel's fi-ontage since the hours of use or occupancy
are less than for residential parcels. A total of 18.625 benefit points are assigned for the
safety benefit.
c) Enhanced Reliability Benefit. Residential parcels are assigned one(1)benefit point for each
electrical service to structures on the parcel. As there are five(5) independent structures on
the property served by the existing utilities, the enhanced reliability benefit is considered
for each of the structures and is then added together. The combined enhanced reliability
benefit for these parcels is 5 benefit points.
d) Removal of Obstructions to Viei�v. The location of the existing overhead utilities which will
be undergrounded do not impact the views from the structures or outside use areas and no
benefit points are assigned for this benefit factor.
2. Community Congregational Church of Tiburon
A.N. 33 (Assessor's Parcel Number(APN)039-1 11-21)is a church site and encompasses roughly
4.87 acres. The main entrance to the site is at the upper end of Rock Hill Road, which is being
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undergrounded. The church receives utility services from the existing overhead utilities Rock Hill
Road that will be undergrounded. Because this property is developed as a church, the special
benefit that it receives is not the same as a residential parcel based on its use.
a) Aesthetics Benefit. Churches are treated differently than residential parcels when
determining the aesthetic benefit they receive as a result of the undergrounding of existing
overhead utilities. Unlike residential parcels,parcels developed for religious use do not see
an increase in marketability to a potential purchaser as a result of the undergrounding of
the existing overhead utilities. This is a result of the limited number of parcels that may be
on the market and as a result there is not a direct increase in the desirability of a parcel
where the utilities have been undergrounded compared to a similar parcel which is served
by overhead utilities. However, some benefit is attributable to the property from improved
aesthetics. It is reasonable to attribute the benefit to that of a single family residence. One
(1) benefit point is assigned for aesthetic benefit.
a) Improved Safety Benefit. The church property receives an improved safety benefit from the
undergrounding project which will remove the fixed obstructions along the streets which
provide access to the property and the potential for delay by emergency responders that will
neither cross a downed power line nor set up equipmentif an overhead utility line is in the way
until it has been de-energized. The structures on this;parcels will not benefit from the
elimination of potential property damage from downed utility lines and poles since the existing
overhead utilities are not located near anyexisting or potentialfuture structures. Since the
primary benefit for these parcels is related to the removal of the fixed obstructions along
the streets used for ingress/egress, the benefit tothese-parcels is related to a residential
property based upon the number of trips generated per day. Based upon an average of 10
trips per day for a typical residential parcel and an average of 5.0 trips per 1,000 sq. ft. per
day for houses of worship and quadruple that rate for days of assembly(estimated useable
building area of approximately 12,500 sq. ft.),this parcels is the equivalent of 9 residential
units. The benefit received by this parcel is only related to the removal of the fixed
obstructions and the reduction in potential delays for emergency responders. As a result,
the safety benefit is reduced by 75% rather than the 50% for a residential parcel where the
utilities have been undergrounded adjacent to the parcel's frontage since the hours of use
or occupancy are less than for residential parcels. A total of 2.25 benefit points is assigned
for the safety benefit.
b) Enhanced Reliability Bengfit. As there is a single structure on the property served by the
existing utilities, the Enhanced Reliability Benefit is considered to be the same as for a
single family home and 1.0 benefit point is assigned.
c) Removal of Obstructions to View. The existing overhead utilities do not impact the views
from the structure or outside use areas and no benefit points have been assigned for this
benefit factor.
3. Belvedere Tennis Club
A.N. 109 (Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN) 055-201-36) is a tennis club and encompasses
roughly 3.61 acres. The main entrance to the site is located on Tiburon Boulevard, which has
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already been undergrounded. The tennis club receives utility services from the existing overhead
utilities which are located within Richardson Bay Lineal Park, which is adjacent to the rear of the
property. The benefit points assigned to this parcel are based upon the proposed relocation of the
point of utility service from the existing overhead facilities at the rear of the parcel to a location
adjacent to Tiburon Boulevard. hn addition, the Sanitary District has an easement on the parcel
and has a small building which houses a pump station for the Sanitary District. Because this
property is a not used for residential uses, it has different levels of benefit based on how it is used.
a) Aesthetics Benefit. Non-residential uses on a parcel are treated differently when
determining any aesthetic consideration. Since the ingress/egress'to the parcel is off of
Tiburon Boulevard and there are no overhead utilities adjacent to the parcel along Tiburon
Boulevard it will receive no aesthetic benefit from the utilities being undergrounded. In
addition as there is no requirement for vehicles to use streets where the existing overhead
utilities will be undergrounded to access this parcel,zero(0)benefit points are assigned for
the aesthetics benefit.
b) Ihnproved Safety Benefit. This property receives an improved safety benefit from the
relocation of the existing overhead utilities at the rear of the property to new underground
facilities within/adjacent to the Tiburon Boulevard public right-of-way. Based upon a
street frontage of 75 feet for a typical residential parcel, the 590 linear feet of overhead
utilities along the rear of the parcel adjacent to the linear park is the equivalent frontage for
7.85 residential parcels. While the potential for damage to the Tennis Club's facilities exist
from downed wires or poles from the existing overhead utilities,the benefit is less than for
residential uses since the improvements which would be damaged would be limited to
fencing and ancillary strictures around the tennis courts. Since the parcel will not benefit
from the removal of the fixed obstructions along the streets within the District and the
potential for delay by emergency responders that will neither cross a downed power line nor
set up equipment if an overhead utility line is in the way until it has been de-energized, the
safety benefit is reduced by fifty percent(50%) from a typical residential parcel which results
in the assignment of 3.925 benefit points for the improved safety benefit.
c) Enhanced Reliability Benefit. There are two (2) services on the property served by the
existing utilities, the enhanced reliability benefit is based upon the number of services and
2.0 benefit points are assigned. In addition, there is a pump station owned by the
Richardson Bay Sanitary District that is located within an easement on A.N, 104
(Belvedere Tennis Club) that is served by the existing overhead utilities. The
undergrounding of the existing utilities serving the pump station will provide enhanced
reliability. One (1) benefit point has been assigned for the enhanced reliability benefit for
that use.
d) Reinoval of Obstructions to Vieiv. The existing overhead utilities which are located on the
parcel adjacent to the Linear Park Trail have a significant impact on the views from the
clubhouse and outside use areas. The view from those areas will be significantly improved
by their removal. Based upon a street fi-ontage of 75 feet for a typical residential parcel,
within the Assessment District, the approximately 590 linear feet of overhead utilities
located on the parcel adjacent to the linear park is equivalent to the frontage for 7.85
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residential parcels. Based upon the assessment methodology described earlier, this parcel
would be assigned a total of 7.85 benefit units based upon the equivalent street frontage for
the removal of obstructions to view benefit. Since Article XIIID prohibits an assessment
on a parcel which is greater than the proportional special benefit which it receives, the
Assessment Engineer has reduced the benefit points assigned for Removal of Obstructions
to View by 50%to 3.925 benefit units.This is based upon a finding that the undergrounding
of the existing utilities will have a reduced impact on the desirability of the parcel and the
view from the parcel looking towards Richardson Bay to a potential purchaser when
compared to the benefit that residential parcels would receive from the removal of the
obstructions to view as a result of undergrounding of the existing utilities.
Vacant Properties
For purposes of calculating the benefit received from the utility undergrounding project, a vacant
parcel is considered developed to its highest potential and connected to the system. The following is
a brief discussion of the vacant property within this District.
For A.N. 24, Assessor's Parcel Number(APN) 039-111-55) a snap to sub-divide this parcel into two
(2) parcels has been submitted to the Town and the parcel has a high potential for residential
development. Since it is likely that two (2) residences will be constructed on the parcel once sub-
division has been approved,benefit points are assigned to this parcel based upon the future subdivision
of the parcel for residential use. Since the new parcels will obtain utility services from the existing
utilities located on Via Pariso, no benefit points will be assigned for the enhanced reliability benefit.
Benefit points have been assigned to this parcel for the aesthetics, improved safety and view
enhancement benefits based upon the level of development (2 residential units) that would be
permitted as described in the previous section.
Properties Excluded from Assessment
In addition to the parcels described above, there are three (3) parcels within the boundaries of the
District that do not receive a special benefit from the undergrounding project and therefore have not
been assigned benefit points. The reasoning is as follows:
1. A.N. 55B (APN 055-183-30) is a sliver-parcel that cannot be developed and, as such will not
benefit from the improvements.
2. A.N. 115B (APN 055-201-32) is a sliver parcel that cannot be developed and, as such will not
benefit from the improvements.
3. A.N. 117B (APN 055-201-25) is a sliver parcel that serves as a private roadway to serve A.N
117A (APN 055-201-02) and it cannot be further developed. As such, this parcel will not
receive a benefit from the improvements.
ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT
The special benefit received by parcels within the Assessment District has been weighted according
to the betterment received by them based upon a weighting of the benefits as shown below:
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District Aesthetics Benefit 50%
Safety Benefit 10%
Enhanced Reliability Benefit 10%
Removal of Obstructions to View 30%
The weighting shown is based upon the judgement and experience of the Assessment Engineer,a field
review of the parcels within the Assessment District by the Assessment Engineer, public testimony
and by the confirmation of this report by the Town Council based upon the absence of a majority
protest.
The amount of special benefit allocated to each parcel within the Assessment District that receives a
special benefit has been apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the benefit points assigned to the
parcel as a percentage of the total benefit points for each benefit factor. The general benefit derived
from the improvements as calculated in this report has been removed from the total amount to be
assessed. The assessment on each parcel does not exceed the costs of the proportional special benefit
conferred on the parcel. There are no publically owned parcels within the boundaries of the
Assessment District.
Incidental Expenses and Financial Costs have been assessed to the entire Assessment District on a pro
rata basis relative to the total construction cost allocations.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In addition to the contribution for general benefit, the Town has elected to make an additional
contribution of up to four hundred seventy fotr thousand, one hundred and seventy seven dollars
($474,177) to the Assessment District. If the total cost of construction and incidental expenses is
equal to or greater than the $10,757,563, then the full amount will be contributed. If the total cost of
the constriction and incidental cost is less than $10,757,563, then the Town's contribution would be
reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage reduction of the costs. In determining the amount to
be assessed to each parcel as set forth in Appendix A, the Town contribution has been applied first to
reduce the assessments assigned to non-taxable properties (church owned) located within the
Assessment District by seventy-five percent. As such, the church owned parcels will be reduced by
seventy-five percent,for a reduction of$236,054.44. The balance of the Town contribution remaining
after the reduction in the assessments to the church owned parcels ($238,122.56) has been applied
proportionately to each of the remaining parcels to reduce the assessment on each parcel. Given this
application of the Town contribution,the assessment on each parcel within the District is proportional
to, and no greater than, the special benefits conferred on each parcel by the improvements. The
reduction in the assessments on the church owned parcels does not result in an increase in the
assessment on any other parcel in the Assessment District and is consistent with the provisions of
Article XIIID of the State constitution.
After the reducing the amount to be assessed by the Town contribution and related reduction in
financing costs as described above, the assessments to be levied upon each parcel is shown in Exhibit
1.
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Exhibit 1
Assessment Roll
Assessor's Total True Existing Assessments as Assessments Value-to-Lien
Asmt No. Preliminafily as Confirmed
Parcel Number Value� Liens Ratio
Approved and Recorded
1 055-222-06 S891,025 NA $104,076.89 8.6 : 1
2 055-222-05 S943,299 NA $104,076.89 9.1 : 1
3 055-222-04 5569,407 NA $88,329.60 6.4 : 1
4 055-222-03 $1.470,469 NA $18,999.74 77.4 : 1
5 055-222-07 $2,807,810 NA $88,329.60 31.8 : 1
6 055-222-08 52,083,330 NA $104,076.89 20.0 : 1
7 055-222-09 5111,812 NA $135,571.46 0.8 : 1
8 055-222-10 S315,064 NA $135,5,71,46 2.3 : 1
9 055-222-11 S686,834 NA $104,076,896.6 : 1
10 055-222-12 5690,576 NA $104,076.89 '' 6.6 : 1
11 055-222-13 5115,951 NA $72,582.32 1.6 : 1
12 055-222-14 5453,520 NA $72,5,82.32 6.2 : l
13 055-222-15 51,810,744 NA $72,582,32 24.9 : 1
14 055-222-18 5683,785 NA $72,582.32 9.4 : 1
15 055-222-19 S1.353,264' NA $72,582.32 18.6 : 1
16 055-253-22 $825,935` NA $32,588.85 25.3 : 1
17 055-253-21 5731,592 NA $18,880.63 38.7 : l
18 055-221-01 " SI.123,091 NA $104,076.89 10.8 : 1
19 055-221-02 $587,922 NA` $104,076.89 5.6 : 1
20 X055-221-03 $128,609 NA $104,076.89 1.2
21 055-221-04 S111,812 NA $104,076.89 1.1 : 1
22 055-221-05, 5163,250 NA $104,076.89 1.6 : 1
23 039-151-52 $7.827,681 NA $17,740.73 441.2 : 1
24 039-151-55 562,187 NA $147,609.97 0.4 : l
25 039-151-47 52.638,220 NA $88,329.60 29.9 : 1
26 039-151-37 S271,819 NA $104,076.89 2.6 ; 1
27 039-151-54 53.905,666 NA $83,854.49 46.6 : 1
28 039-151-24 $1.539,079 NA $135,571.46 11.4 : 1
29 039-151-23 S1.178,254 NA $135,571.46 8.7 : l
30 039-151-22 S2.996,295 NA $104,076.89 28.8 : 1
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Assessor's Total True Existing Assessments as AssessmentsValue-to-Lien
Asmt No. Parcel Number ' Liens Preliminarily as Confirmed Ratio
Vahie Approved and Recorded
31 039-151-21 $2,334,059 NA $135,571.46 17.2 : 1
32 039-111-22 $1,323,805 NA $135,571.46 9.8 : 1
33 039-111-21 `;830,641 NA $21,431.21 38.8 : 1
34 039-152-04 $1,853,708 NA $72,582.32 25.5 : l
35 039-152-03 $2,342,604 NA $72,582.32 32.3 : 1
36 039-152-02 $376,745 NA $88,329.60 4.3 : l
37 039-152-01 $2,590,984 NA $88,329.60: 29.3 : 1
38 055-211-32 $1,425,058 NA $88,329.60 16.1 : 1
39 055-211-31 $3,689,175 NA $88,329.60 41.8 : 1
40 055-211-17 $2,834,626 NA $104,076.89 27.2 : 1
41 055-211-16 $915,179 NA $104,0,76.89 8.8 : 1
42 055-211-15 $1,083,077 NA $135,571.468.0 : 1
43 055-211-02 $1,503,439 NA_. $135,571.46 11.1 : 1
44 055-211-03 $1,491,162 NA $135,571.46 11.0 : 1
45 055-211-04 $322,758 NA $135+,571.46 2.4 : 1
46 055-211-05 $1,372,745 NA $135,571.46 : 10.1 : 1
47 055-211-06 $1,094,841. NA $104,076.89 10.5 : 1
48 055-211-07 $1,978,690'' NA $104,076.89 19.0 : 1
49 055-211-08 $,199,573 NA $104,076.89 1.9 : 1
50 055-183-28 $643,971 NA $104,076.89 6.2 : 1
51 055-183-27 $1,584,315 NA $104,076.89 15.2 : I
52 055-183-26 $1,309,013 NA" $104,076.89 12.6 : 1
53 055-183-25 $869,577 NA $88,329.60 9.8 : l
54 055-183-24 $1,285,564 NA $72,582.32 17.7 : 1
55A 055-183-23 S703,975 NA $88,329.60 8.0 : 1
5513 * 055-183-30 $1 NA $0.00 0.0 : 1
56 055-183-29 $959,584 NA $88,329.60 10.9 : 1
57 055-183-21 $167,188 NA %88,329.60 1.9 : 1
58 055-183-20 $2,912,644 NA $88,329.60 33.0 : 1
59 055-183-19 $1,143,532 NA $104,076.89 11.0 : 1
60 055-183-18 $216,242 NA $104,076.89 2.1 : 1
61 055-183-17 $190,283 NA $104,076.89 1.8 : 1
62 055-183-16 $483,174 NA $104,076.89 4.6 : 1
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Assessor's Total True Existing Assessments as AssessmentsValue-to-Lien
Asmt No. Preliminarily as Confirmed
Parcel Number Value 1 Liens Ratio
Approved and Recorded
63 055-183-15 $628,098 NA $88,329.60 7.1 : 1
64 055-183-14 $1,367,902 NA $88,329.60 15.5 : I
65 055-183-13 $1,116,930 NA $104,076.89 10.7 : 1
66 055-182-11 $1,203,974 NA $104,076.89 11.6 : 1
67 055-182-12 $173,527 NA $104,076.89 1.7 : 1
68 055-182-13 $754,734 NA $104,076.89 7.3 : 1
69 055-182-14 $778,406 NA $104,076.89 = 7.5 : 1
70 055-182-15 $1,355,266 NA $104,076.89`' 13.0 : 1
71 055-182-16 $1,001,081 NA $104,076.89 9.6 : 1
72 055-212-01 $1,363,987 NA $104,076.89 13.1 : 1
73 055-212-02 $111,812 NA $104,0,76.89 1.1 : 1
74 055-212-03 $1,504,600 NA $104,076.89 14.5 : 1
75 055-212-04 $818,570 NA $104,076.89 7.9 1
76 055-212-05 $1,250,723 NA $104,076.89 12.0 : 1
77 055-212-06 $85,921 NA $104,076.89 0.8 : 1
78 055-212-07 $409,352 NA $104,076.89 3.9 : 1
79 055-212-08 $1,192,408. NA $104,076.89 11.5 : 1
80 055-212-09 $1,690,525 NA $104,076.89 16.2 : 1
81 055-212-10 $.125,905 NA $104,076.89 1.2 : 1
82 055-191-01 $409,670 NA $135,571.46 3.0 : 1
83 055-191-02 $2,092,251 ;. NA $135,571.46 15.4 : 1
84 055-191-03 $1,,689,533NA' $135,571.46 12.5 : 1
85 055-191-04 $203;495 NA $104,076.89 2.0 : 1
86 055-19.1-05 $1,542,164 NA $104,076.89 14.8 : 1
87 055-191-06 S131,232 NA $104,076.89 1.3 : 1
88 055-191-07 81,239,528 NA $104,076.89 11.9 : 1
89 055-191-08 $2,284,359 NA $135,571.46 16.8 : 1
90 055-191-09 $1,484,560 NA $135,571.46 11.0 : 1
91 055-191-10 $549,150 NA $104,076.89 5.3 : 1
92 055-191-11 $2,819,402 NA $135,571.46 20.8 : 1
93 055-191-24 $1,708,726 NA $104,076.89 16.4 : l
94 055-191-13 $127,347 NA $104,076.89 1.2 : 1
95 055-191-14 $1,541,496 NA $104,076.89 14.8 : 1
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Assessor's Total True Existing Assessments as Assessments Value-to-Lien
Asmt No. Preliminarily as Confirmed
Parcel Number Value� Liens Ratio
Approved and Recorded
96 055-191-15 $134,405 NA $104,076.89 1.3 : 1
97 055-191-16 $148,531 NA 588,329.60 1.7 : 1
98 055-191-17 $364,917 NA S88,329.60 4.1 : 1
99 055-191-18 $766,002 NA $104,076.89 7.4 : 1
100 055-191-19 $145,497 NA $104,076.89 1.4 : 1
101 055-191-20 $960,800 NA 5104,076.89 9.2 : 1
102 055-191-21 $170,841 NA $]04,076.89_ 1.6 : 1
103 055-191-22 $1,286,885 NA $104,076.89 12.4 : 1
104 055-191-23 $107,906 NA $104,076.89 1.0 : 1
105 055-213-01 $834,164 NA $104,076.89 8.0 : 1
106 055-213-02 $978,575 NA $104,076.89 9.4 : 1
107 055-213-03 $1,049,313 NA $104,076.89 10.1 : 1
108 055-213-04 $1,183,495 NA S104,076.89 11.4 : 1
109 055-201-36 $2,246,216 NA $312,510.59 7.2 : 1
110 055-201-14 $563,603 NA $52,038.44 10.8 : 1
111 055-201-35 $155,348 NA $88,329.60; 1.8 : 1
112 055-201-34 $1,294,497. NA $57,063.20 22.7 : 1
113 055-201-09 $1,682,597 1: NA S52,038.44 32.3 : 1
114 055-201-33 $320,802` NA $52.038.44 6.2 : 1
115A * 055-.201-31 $1,005,553 NA $52,038.44 19.3 : 1
115B * 055-201-32 $1 NA $0.00 0.0 : 1
116 055-201-01 $4;367,962` , NA' $104,076.89 42.0 : 1
117A * 055-201-02 $1.08,709 NA 536,291.15 3.0 : 1
11713 * 055-201-25 $965 NA S0.00 0.0 : 1
118 055-171-12. $1848,821 NA $41,315.91 44.7 : 1
119 055-171-11 $265,359 NA 572,582.32 3.7 : 1
120 055-171-13 $3,566,704 NA $41.315.91 86.3 : 1
Total $141,425,336 $11,846,005.27 11.9 :1
Notes:
1/ True Value of Parcels means the total value of the land and improvements as estimated and shown on the last
equalized roll of the County or as otherwise reasonably calculated.
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Exhibit 2
Debt Limit Valuation
A. ESTIMATED BALANCE TO ASSESSMENT $11,846,006
B. UNPAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $0
TOTAL A& B $11,846,006
C. TRUE VALUE OF PARCELS $141,4251.336 **
AVERAGE VALUE-TO-LIEN RATIO 11.9 : 1
Unpaid Special Assessments shall consist of the total principal sun of all unpaid special
assessments previously levied or proposed to be levied other than in the instant proceedings.
True Value of Parcels means the total value of the land and improvements as estimated and shown
on the last equalized roll of the County or as otherwise reasonably calculated.
This report does not represent a recommendation of parcel value, economic viability or financial
feasibility, as that is not the responsibility of the Assessment Engineer.
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Part 1V
Annual Administrative Assessment
An amount shall be added to each annual installment of the unpaid assessments to pay costs incurred
by the City and not otherwise reimbursed,which result from the administration of the bonds and reserve
or other related funds, all as set forth in Section 10312 of the Act. The maximum annual administrative
assessment is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 10204(f) of the Streets and Highways
Code and shall not exceed fifty dollars($50.00)per parcel per year,subject to an annual increase based
on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), during the preceding year ending in January, for all Urban
Consumers in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose areas. The exact amount of the administration
charge will be established each year by the Town of Tiburon.
It should be expressly understood that the annual administrativeassessment,has set forth above, is
separate from and is in addition to the $16.00 per parcel collection fee which will be added to each
annual installment pursuant to Section 8682 of the California Streets and Highways Code,and is further
separate from and in addition to specific fees payable to the Town in connection with (a)prepayments
of assessments by property owners, (b) apportionments of assessments to reflect divisions of parcels
and (c) late charges and penalties which become payable in the event of delinquency in the payment
of assessment installments by December 10 and April 10 each year.
The above fees and assessments (except those for prepayments and apportionments) will be collected
in the same manner and in the salve installments as the assessment levied to pay for the cost of the
works of improvement.
Properties that have paid their assessments in full will not be subject to this annual administrative
assessment.
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Part V
Boundary Map and Diagram of Assessment District
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is provided as Appendix B. Full-sized copies of the
Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, of the Town of
Tiburon.
As required by the Act, the Assessment Diagram shows the exterior boundaries of the Assessment
District and the assessment number assigned to each parcel of land corresponding to its number as it
appears in the Assessment Roll contained in Part III Table 1. The Assessor's Parcel Number is also
shown for each parcel as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention and
reference is hereby made to the Assessor's Parcel Maps of the County of Marin for the boundaries and
dimensions of each parcel of land.
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Part VI
Description of Facilities
Section 10100 of the Act provides for the legislative body of any municipality to finance certain capital
facilities and services within or along its streets or any public way or easement. The following is a list
of proposed improvements as allowed under the Act to be installed, or improved under the provisions
of the Act, including the acquisition of required right-of-way and/or property. For the general location
of the improvements to be constructed referenced is hereby made to the Plans and Specifications
described in Part I of this report.
The following improvements are proposed to be constructed and installed in the general location
referred to as the Town of Tiburon Assessment District No. 2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding
District) and will include:
1. Construction of mainline underground power, telephone and cable conduit, with appurtenant
manholes, pull boxes and transformers and like structures.
2. Construction of service conduit and appurtenances to property line.
3. Installation of new conductor within said conduit and underground structures by the utility
companies.
4. Installation of replacement street lights,
5. Removal of existing,ouerhead power, telephone and cable wires,poles and streetlights.
The improvements will be designed by PG&E, AT&T, Comcast, and the Town of Tiburon (joint
trench). The Town of Tiburon will inspect the work to ensure conformance to Town ordinances,rules,
warrants, regulations, standards and specifications where applicable.
Each owner of property located within the Assessment District will be responsible for arranging for
and paying for work on his or her property necessary to connect facilities constructed by the public
utilities in the public streets and alleys to the points of connection on the private property. Conversion
of individual service connections on private property is not included in the work to be funded by the
Assessment District.
The estimated time for completion of the undergrounding of the utilities is 36 months after the
formation of Assessment District. Construction is estimated to begin approximately 18 months after
the formation of the Assessment District. Property owners will be required to provide necessary
underground connections within 120 days of the completion of the underground facilities.
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Right-of-Way Certificate
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF MARIN
TOWN OF TIBURON
The undersigned hereby CERTIFIES UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that the following is all true
and correct.
That at all time herein mentioned, the undersigned was, and now is, the authorized representative of
the duly appointed TOWN ENGINEER of the TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA.
That there have now been instituted proceedings under the provisions of Article XIIID of the California
Constitution, and the "Municipal Improvements Act of 1913," being Division 12 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California, for the construction of certain public improvements in a
special assessment district known and designated as ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. XXXX-XX
(hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District").
THE UNDERSIGNED STATES AND CERTIFIES AS FOLLOWS:
All easements or right-of-way necessary for the construction and installation of the public
improvements of the Assessment District either-have been obtained or are in process of being obtained
and will be obtained and in the possession of the affected utility company, the Town, the County of
Marin or the State of California prior to commencement of the construction and installation of such
public improvements.
EXECUTED this ! day of , 2017, at TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA.
TOWN ENGINEER
TOWN OF TIBURON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
By:
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Certificate of Completion of Environmental Proceedings
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF MARIN
TOWN OF TIBURON
The undersigned,under penalty of perjury, CERTIFIES as follows:
I. That I am the person who is authorized to prepare and process all environmental documentation as
needed as it relates to the formation of the special Assessment.District being formed pursuant to
the provisions of the "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913"ibeing Division 12 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California, said special Assessment District known and designated
as the TOWN OF TIBURON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (HAWTHORNE
UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT) (hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District").
2. The specific environmental proceedings relating to this Assessment District that have been
completed are as follows:
CEQA compliance review:
The proposed project is subject to CEQA review.An Initial Study has been prepared. Since the
undergrounding of the utilities in their present alignment could have a significant effect on the
environment, a revision to the project has been made or agreed by the project proponent to
relocate the existing utilities so that there will not be a significant effect.A Mitigated Negative
Declaration is being preparedfor approval and certification by the Town.
3. I do hereby certify that all environmental evaluation proceedings necessary for the formation of
the Assessment District have been completed to my satisfaction,and that no further environmental
proceedings are necessary.
EXECUTED this day of` , 2017, at TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA.
By:
TOWN OF TIBURON
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Appendix A
Assessment Calculations
Assclsor'} Remove\ c,j Aentheh es S,00y Rel i:diil ity Allocation f Construction and Incidental Cost
12eenose Vic, Less BsfimAfed Balance to
Ascot Parcel\o Obctr-tions Bcnclil Benefit Benet Renmve\iew Aesthetics Rel'abi lily
OhslroM, Safety Benelit Conn'ihnUons Financing CosI Aseessmenl
1'ro erh,Address No. (AFM) Facto Factor Factor Fzetor Obstructions ` Benefit Benefit
7(1(111AVIIiORNC DR,._,... i _-O 5-222-06 Vl drum 0.500 1000 1000 1000 S279740( 54759184 $7.95(),9() S6 92743 57,1 0,8,23 51.3.7119(1 $104 076.89..
710 I I,AAA TI IOIiVCDR 2 0 5 _OS M lium 0_500 10001 000 ( 1,000 1127,97q,06 847 5)9 X4 47,950.1)0 SS 917.41 $2JOC_>3 S 3,728.90<h SI0407o X9 ..
730HAW IiORVI DR -- 3 fl_c 223-04 Lo�� 0.250 .....I.000 1.000 1.090 $13,98).(13 $47,5)9.84 $795090 S8.927.43 $1,759.25 S11.051 66 585,329h0--
741 T113LJRON 1._ BI VD 4 0 5-222-03, N-, 03)00 0000 .. 1(100 1 000 S(MW $000 $7950.9(1 S\92743 S354.S7 S2,50(,2 s
7.. _.. ..-_ ...... _ ... .._-... -. ._.-.51 5 9)9 74
757 HAW THORNE DR 5 0 775.0; Low 0.250 1000 1000 -.. 1.000 513,98903 547.599.,4 1,7,950.90 $8927.43._.... 51.7,9.25 511,65 i.(,(, S5S.329.60._-
i
7 -HAWTHORNI I DR 1 6 0 ,225 U4 Medium 0.500 1 000 1 000 1 000 57797506 547,599.54' -- 1 57950.90 S8.927.43 47105.23 013.72X.90. 5104(I 5(,,89
7'_;H,\\4%TI-IORNE DR j 7 055222-09 High 1.000 ! 1000 !. 1000 i 1.000.. -55595612 !.. S47599.84... .57950.90 ,SR.127.43 52.74620 517.85.,35 SI 3.5.571.4(
i..-711 H,\\\-THORNE DR -...8 _-055-722 10 High...... 1.000 1.000 Imo- 1000 S55,9 ( I 547599X4 57950.90 $892743 52.746.20 CI7, '5135,5:1
,8R3 3S .__ __..
4(
705 HAWTHORNE DR 9 055-222-II Medium 0.500 1.000 1000 1.000 527,974 OC .A47,A99.84 $7950.90 55,937.43- Q,108,21 513.7257)0 $104076.49-�
700 HILARY DR 10 05522212 Medium 0500 1.000 i 1000 1.000 S27,9i806 547599.84 47950.90 $5,92743 52,108.23 513.728,90 gt040;6.89
5475))X4_.,,.. $7950„99 SX 743 51,471126 S9,5 __..
710 HILARY DR 1 1 055-222-13 None 0.000 t 1 000 1 000 1 000 SD UO )2 '74.41 572,552 3"'
._ ._.. .... .-_. ....-.-. _._ _._. ....._ I ....._ _. ...- ...... .__. .....
720 1HLARY DR 12 055-222-14 Nunc 0.009 ( 1.000 1.000 1.000 5000 i 547,599.04 S7,950.90 S8,927.43 $1,470.21 $9,574.41 572,5X3.37 -
730 HILARY DR 13 -„055-222 15 Nonc 0-000 t 1.000 j 1 000 1.000 50 00 '.547,599 84: $7.950.90 58927.43 $1.47026 $9,574 41 S72,59232
7401IILARY DR 14 055-222-18 None QODU 1.00(7 1000 1.000 SO.00 $47599.94 $7950.90 50927.43 $1,470.26 S91574.4I 572583.32
750 HILARY DR
15 05.5-222-19 None 0.000 1 1.000 1.000 �_- 1.000` ._. S0.00 S47,599,R4:_- S47 599.84 $$7.950.90 7,705.30 $17,854.87._ �584,87097 5 S 1,470.26 9'574 41 S72,582.32
761 I IILARY DR 16 055-253-22 Nonc 0,000 1.000 6.000 2.000 40 00 S4,298.93 $ 2,548 RS
761 HILARY DR 17 055-253-21 Nonc 0.000 0.000 6.000 2.000 50.00 $0.00 $47-705.38 $17,854.87 549,170.19 52,490.56 $I S SRo 63
745 HILARY DR IR 055-221-01 Medium 0.500 1 1.000 1.000 1.000 527,97806 $47599.84 $7,950.90 58,927.43 52,108.23 S13,72890 5104.(1)(89
-�--
7351HLARYDR 19 055 721-02 Medium 0. 00t 000 1.000 1.000 S27,978.06 ( $47,59284 i $7,950.90 S8,92Z43 $2,108.23 413,725.90
_-.-. - 510407689
725 HILARY DR 20 055-221-03 Medium 0:50(1 1,000 1.000 1.000 $27,97006 $47,599.84 $7.950.90 S8927-43 $2,10823 513.72090 5;104.071.09
715 HILARY DR 21 055721-04 'Medium 0500 1000 1000 1000 S77,9)b06 $475)9.84 $7)50.90 S8)7743 $2104.23 S13,72S)0
-.__.. -.... . ........... ._.-..- ........._... .-.._........ _.......... I...._... .... ... . ........... .�;. ............ .,-1 ...
i
705 HILARY DR 27 055-221-05 Medium 0.500 1000 ) 1.000 1000 $27,97806 $47,599.04 $7,950.90 SS,927.43 $2,108.23 }13,728.90 5104-0;689
765 HILARY DR 23 039-151-52 None 0.000 0(W0 6.62S 1.000 Som 50,00 $52 074.69 SS,927 43 546,201.59 57,340.20 S17,740.73
_4 03) 151-55 Low -.0500
_.000 000 '0.000 sz7,97R.o6 sn5,19965 $7950.90 $o.00 $z99oor, aI)47149
--- ----- -------- ----__---- ----�--- � _..--' ----.�.�..._._.__-L � -- ---- ..._-5147(09.97 _
146 ROCK HILL RD 25 039-151-47 Low 0.250 1.000 1.000 1.000 $13,9R9.03�� y47,599.84 $7,950.90 SK,927.43 51,78925 511,65166 554,3329-6(7
140 ROCK IIILL RD 26 039151-37 Medium 0.500 :..j 1.000 -� ,..100.0 1.000 527,978.06 1 $47,599.84 $7,950.90 58,927.43 $2,108.23 513,728.90 $104,(176.89
150 ROCK HILL RD 27 ...,039-151-54 low 0.250 I', 1.000 i _ 0.500 1.000 513,989.03 1 47,599.84 $3,97545 SR,927.43 S1-698.60 SI1.001 34 S'93,954,49
151 ROCK HILL RD 28 039 1 SI 24' High 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 555,956.12 $47,599.84 $7.950.)0 58927.43 $2,746.20 517,883.38
SI 3557
46
160 ROCK I TILL RD --29
09-151-21 High 1.000 s LOO -j 1.000 1.000 S55,956.12 i $47,59294 .57,950.90 80,977.43 $2,746.20 517,083.30 5l 5;146
16(,ROCK HILL RD 30 039- >I-22 Medium 0.500 1.000 1.000 1.000 527978.06 $4759284 $7,950.90 50,927.43 $2,108.23 513,728.90 $104.076.89
168 ROCK HILI,RD ;1 039 1 51 21 High
h - .000 000 0(70 I Mo S55 9_(17 547599 44 $7950.90 5,927 43 $2,746 20 S 1 7.883 38 -
__. _HI ___- _._.. ... ._. .....: .-.....- _...-_ ..-... ._-...._ $1355:140
170 ROCK HILL RD 33 039-III-72 High 1.000 1.000 1000 1 000 555,956.12 j $47,599.54 _ $7.950.90 58,927.43 $2,746.20 517,503.,S $135571.46
145 ROCK IIILL RD 33, 039 111 1 N,,,,, 03100 1000 7 750 1 000 S0 00 i,, $47,59284 517,889.52 SS 927.43 S55512.i9 $2;427.02 571 4
- .._ 31.21
159 ROCK HILL RD 34 ()"")-1 12 04 Nonc 0.000 1.000 1 000 1.000 SO 00 $47599.84 $7,950.90 58,927.43 51470.26 59,574.41 577,5Q_32
Note:The estimated ffnancin;cost represents the approximate reduction in the assessment if the assessment is paid in full during the 30 day cash collection period.
A-1
DEPT For Review Purposes OnlyHarris & Associates
Town of Tiburon November 1,2017
Assessment District No.2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding District)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Appendix A
:\
A. Remora•ssor's R-11 va Vl a Aesthetics Safet} Reliabilih\ Ilncafion of Construction and lncidenlal Cosl
\5e�� Less Eeli mated R.Ilanca In
:1sml I Ohslruaf s n Ra afll Renebl ! Benefit Re,,,.,,\lass Aa slhcli cs 12e1i Ibil its'
Ohsl t'cllllll nc - SafCl\'RL•Ile lm(I
Be-111 (Imlrl llns FII1:IItci ltg C:llCl s"e.sGn1L111
Prn erly Address Nn. N,N) FaeOn' FaUm Factor Factor Obslruah nns Benefit Benelil
155 ROCK I-IILt.RD 35 179-1520; Nonc 0.000 1000 1000 1.01)0 S000 S47.>>.'4 - r 17_,552.32
_. _... __ ...... _.... - .. X' $795(1.90 1X9_743 $117(7.26 S9,57J41 v-
115ROCKIIILLRD 3G 039-152-02 Low 0.1_50 1.000 1.000 I 1.00 513,989,03 S47,599.S4 $7950.90 $3,927.43 $1.799.2i $11.651.66 $9$,329.60
105 ROCK H ILL RD 37 039-155-01 low 02:0 1000 1,000 1.000 $13.9490 $47,599.84 $7950.917 53927.43 51.789.21 511,65 1.66 $43,3'9.60
SO DELMAR DR -.. _... II-32 lo��.. 0.25(7 _I(700 1000 1000 113,94)0 .......541590.34_.. $795(1.9(1 SR 9"'713 $1789.-.. .._.. __._...
_ 1 _ _
,S OSI-21 _.. _.
_.. _ �5 511,65 1.66 \5x,32960
40 DELMAR DR I 39 05.5-21 1-111 Loan 0.250 1.000 1.000 1,000 513,939,03 $47,599.7{4 $7,950.90 $3.927.42 51 739.25 til 1,651 C6 555,329b0
10DELMAR DR 40 055-21 1-17 Mcdium 0.500 ,,,..,,1(100 1 I tl(10............. 1,000 577,9 4t1( .447 9934 $7) ().)(1 $3927.43 $2.108.23 SI3,72R90 s104 076,89
_....... .......... _..-__.. .............. _._., ........... ......., ............. ........ .,_............. ................ .. ....._...._. ....... ............ ._....._.. ........... _...... ............... ...... ..._ ._..._...
20DELMAR DR 41 055-211-16 Mcdium 0,500 1000 .000 1900 527973.06 S47.599.N4 .$7950,90 SX927.43 $2.10X.23 S13.72R90 5104,076,39
93 ROCK h11LL RD 42 U-5 21 I 1 5 Hl,h 1.000 1000 1.000 000, 555,956 12 1 $47,599 S4 $7,950.90 ( 58,927.43 $2.746.20 $17,X83 33 S135,571 46
_.6 _._.. ._._ __ _.... _._.. _...... ....._ ._.. ..-.. _547.599.34 $7.950.90 S,1)27.43 __. $2746._0 SI-.....
6991IILARY DR 43 0.5-211-02 Ihgh 1.(700 1.(700 1.000 1.000. $55,95612 - - � 7,332 38 SI 5,5711(
697 HILARYDR44 „On-21I-03 Huh 1.000 1000 1000 1000', S55,95617 $475)284 $7})5090 'SS))743 $274620 S17,X9338 SI 1,5714(
......._ .._...._.._.... .............. .__.._ ........_ 5_._. ............... ........ ........._..... .._.:. .. ..._ ..._._.. ........_.. .. _..... .._.........
695 HILARY DR 45 055-211-04 High 1.0001900 1 1.000 1.000 S55,95612 $47.599.84 $7.950.90 SR957.43 $2,74620 S17,883,38 SI ,57146
693 HILARY DR 46 155211-05 High 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 555,95(12 $47`599.84 $7,950.90 S3931,43 $574620 S17RR3.3R $135,571.46
.5.555 .55.5..5 _ __...
6911HLARY DR 47 055-21 1 06 Mcdium 0500 1.000 1,000 1.000 $27,978.06 I $47599.94 $7,950.90 58,927.43 S1108.23 513,72x.90 .S 104,076.89
6X9. ._,_,.. 2 7 Mcdium 05011 000 1000 1.000 52797506 $47.599.X4 $705090 58,927.4.3 S2.10S.23 513.72590 $1(7407689
IILARY UR ........ ..48 055' I-0._.. ._.. ....._ ,..... ..... ................ ._._.... ..... _.__.. .......... ...._....... ........ ...__ _....
...._681 HILARY DR .......49 ....O 5 I I (7S Medium 0.500 1.000 1.00o 1.000 527,918 O( t ':$47,599.S4 $7 9509(7 58,927.43 $2 10X.23 513,728.90
....._. -... ...... ..._.. .._t.... ............... .. .._....._ ......_. ............... ......._ ... ........... $ 04,076 R9 _
...... ..._.. _.._..
685 HILARY DR 50 055-IR3-29 Mcdium 0.500 1 1.000 I 1.000 1.000 S27,97800 x$47599,84- $7,950,90 58,927.43 $2,108.23 S13,728.90 I $104,076.89
633 HILARY DK 51 055-183-27 Mcdium 0.500 1.000 1000 100(7: 527,978.06 j $47599.84 $7,950.90 S8,927.43 $2,1(73.23 513,728.90 5104(776.89
681 HILARY DR 52 055-183-26 Medium 0.500 ( 1.000 1.000 1.000 $27,975.06 $47:599.84 57,950.90 S8.927.43 52,108.23 S13,72890 $104076X9
4 MARAVISTA CT 53 0.55-133-25 Low 0.250 I 1000
1.000 1000- 513,98903 I 'y47,599.94 $7,950.90 SS,92Z43 $1,79225 $I LCS L6C,
_._. _... .._.. __... .. ..7,955_ .._._.5....55.5___ S88,329.60
_
5555.,... 5555_
12 MARAVISTA CT 54 055.183-24 Nonc 0.000 1900 I 1.000 1.000 SO.00 $47,599.94 57,950.90 S8,927.43 S 1,470.26 49,574.41 S725x5 3 5
14MARAVIS"IAC'I' S5A'" 055-183-23 Loa0.250 `.1.000 1.000 1.000 513,98203 I $47.599.84 $795090 S892743 $1,739.25 $I 1,65 L6G SSx 2260
1 _._ 5555__
14 MARAVISTA CT 556* 055 183-30 None -0.000 0.000 (7.000 0.000 SO.OU $000 i S0.00 $0.00 S0.00 50.00 50.00
ZO MARAVISTACT 56 055-IU-29 Low 0:350
1.000 I ].000 1.000 513,989.03 � $47.599.84 $7950.90 $3,927.43 $1..739.25 S11,651.66 $98,32)6(1
24 MARAVISTA CT 57 055-183_1 Low 0.250 1.0(1(7 1.000 1000- 513,989.03 $47,599.84 57,950.90 $8,927.43 $1,78225 S11,651.66 583,32260
_ .._..Y _...__.....
27 NIARAV7STA CT 58 055-183-20 Loa 0,250 1.000 j; 1,000 10003 513,989.03 $47.599.84 $7,950.90 S892743 $1,79225 S11,651.66 SSS 32)C(7
25 MARAVISTACT 59_ (55-193-19 Mcdium 0S00 -1000
1.000 1.000 527,978.06 ( $47,599.84 $7,950.90 S9,927.43 52,109.23 $13,728.90 $104,07639
21 MARAVISTA CT 60 055193-I9 Mcdium 0.500 � .1000 I LOW) 1.000 S27,978.06 j $47.599.94 $7,950.90 59,927.43 $2,109.23 513,72490 5104(17659
17 MARAVISTACT 61 ! 055 I x3 17 Medium 0500 3 000 1.000 1.000 S27.979.06 $47.599 54 57950.90 S8,927.43 S2,I08.23 S13.728.90
5555.._ ._.-_ _5555 _ 5555.. __ _-._ ._ _ 5555 _ S9__
$1114177(;'
13 MARAVISTACT 62 05513316 Medium 0>00 1.000 1.000 527,97806 $47,599.84 $7.950.90 58,927.43 52,108.23 $13,72890 $104,07(.89
9 MARAVISTA CT 63 055-183-15 Low 02 0 -1 1.000 P000 1.000 513.989.03 i $47.599.84 $7,950.90 $$937.43 $1.78925 SI I.[,5 L6f, Xg 3296(
_ _ _ C . 7
5 MARAVISTA CT 64 OSS-1X3-14 Low 0250 1000 1.000 1.000 513,98903 $47,59284 $7950.90 SX,)21.43 51,74).25 111.65166 S",31 29,60
MARAVISTA CT 5555 65 OS 193-13 Mcdium 0.500 1000 1 1.000 1.000 S27.97X.06 I $47.599.94 �., $7,950.90 $3927.42 $2.10923 $13.728.90 5104076.99
5555 5555. 5555. .._ 5555 ... 5555.. .. 5555 5555 5555
678 1IILARY DR 66 05--182-1 I M odium 0,5(70 000 .,,. 1 17(70 1.000 S'7197 06 547,599 R4_.,_ 4795090 SR 92 i 43 $2 103 23 S 1 3,720 90
104,076 h9_
5555. 5555 i 5555 5555 ._ _.
I8_ I-... Mcdium 0.500 1000 10(10 (100 127,978 06 547,-99.34 $79511.911 >
680 HILARY DR (,7 0 5- 85- li 5 '5927.43 s2.108.23 ,$13,723911 $104,076.89
6X2 HILARYIR 68 0551X2-13 Mcdium !1500 1IM) 1000 1000 S2Z97506 1 547,59934 $7950,9(7 SS92743 $2105.23 S13.72R90 $104,n7,89
5555. 5555. _.. 5555 5555_.. _._. 5555 _ 5555 5555. 5555.
6R4 H11-.ARY DR 5555 69 ....055-185-13_. Mcdium 0.500 1,000 1,000 1.000 S2797XfM 547,599.X-4 $7.950.90 $39'743 .5555 52103.23 513,72590 _.SI(14.(176.X9
6861111-ARYDR 70 055-182-15 A1cdium 0,50;) 1.000 1.000 1.000 S27.97R.n6 $4 599.34 47.954917 $X927.43 $2.100.23 S1372R.90 $104,076.,19
Note:The estimated financing cost represents the approximate reduction in the assessment ifthc assessment is paid in full during the 30 day cash collection period.
A_2
DRAFT-For Review Purposes Only Harris & Associates
Town of Tiburon November 1,2017
Assessment District No.2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding District)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Appendix A
\cusaor'c Remore 1 �, Aesthete S Satoh Reliabilitc 4lloc aim:nl C-truct nn and Incidental Cost Lecc - 1'sti mated Balance In
RcnmSe.bi m�
I'artt•I\n. Obstruct om B-111 111 Benefit Benefil Remora\1 Accthoic5 Reli:ablli tv Cost AS, ssmeot
Obul coli oras Sdety Beth (ontrlhminns Fi nancin��
I P-petv Address Nn. MV Rmmr Factor Factor Factor Ohsh nch ons Benelit Benefit `
6bS IHLARY DR 71 U 162-16 Medium 0.100 1.000 1.000 1 000 S27,978.06 S47 9)Sd $7 95(7.70 5$)_7 43 SIJ OX.23 $13 722.990
104076 81)
690111LARY DR 72 0.5-31 b01 Mcdium 0500 1000 1.000 1.000 S27,97R06 S4 .5)2X4 $7950.90 $5.927.43 52.109.23 S11,7281)0 5104.076.39
697 I III ARY DR ._73 _.-,055_12-01 Mcdium 0.6(10 1.000 .',._. 1000........... 10(10_ S27,978,06 S47 )9 R4 $7.950.90 .._.$5.9'7.43 tit 105 23 S 1 3,72S90 X 1041 076.39
691 HILARY DIZ 74 (1 212-03 M,l um 0 500 000 000 1000 527,975 06 '...-., .47 799.84 $7.950.90 Sb.727 43 S2,108.23 -�
696HII_ARYDR I 75 055-212-04 Medium 0500 1.000 1.000 1.000 527978.0(1 S47599.R4 $7.950.90 SR 927.43 57;108.73 $13,7'8.90 - --
- $104.076 59
3 ROCK IIILL RD 7C O 12-05 Man"', 0.50(1 -1 000 1,000 1.000 527,974 00 547,599.34 57,9i(L9(I $5.927.43 S°.1(1X.13 513.725.90
.......... .......__ ....._........ .__....,_. .. .............. .....-.... ................ ................ .. 1_.._.... S 104(76.59
.............. ................ ,. .._._- ..-.._.... ...-....... ......._... ....,....... .............. .._.__ ........._ _.._.
..............
699 HAWTHORNE DR 77 055-212-UC Medium 0500 1-000 j I'm 1,000 527,978.06 547.5)951 $/950.90 $S.)_7.43 S7-10523 S13.7281)0 51(14(176.X9
697 HAWTHORNE DR 5
z
7.- 0 -1_07 'Medium 0.500 1- - j 1000 1.000 577,978.06 547599 R4 $7,950.90 $8.92743 52,108.'_3 $13,72X.90
L.......... ...---
_. .......... ._. .............. ' ,....._.._ ......-..... .._... ).............. .....1--- ._..-._.. ........ '-/..._. .... _'-._._i _:._ ..._.. . _._. -...... ..._5101(17(,59..
695 I IAWTHORNEDR 79 055--1_-03 Medium 0.500 I 1.000 I tom IOno S_7,MJ)6 447.599.54 $7950:90 $3})27.43 S2J08.23 $13.72890 4101,(1 76.89
......_ 1 -___. - ....... ..._L__. ,:. ... .-._... 1:�..-.. .......-._.. _._... .._... __...._ 73 S 1 3.723 90 ..
M dum 0.500 1 000 1000 1.000'. S27,978.06
547 5)9.84 $7.950.90 -M927.43 S2 IOR _ _ 51(14(17(,S9
C9 HAWTHORNE
`,I 055-212-1_._ -
DR 40 (1v-712-0
U Medium 0.500 11100 1.000 IA00 527,97N.06 $47,599.54 $7,950.90 $8,927.43 1710E 2. _ - -
ill HAW ,.4 513.738.90 5104,076.X9
-- HAbI'THORNE DR R_ 055-191 01 High _ 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 SSi,9N 12 j' .547,59984 $7,950.9(1 $R 9?7.43 S2,746.20 S 17,58 35 51 35 171:16
_ _ .._.__.-.--------.__..________..._.__ _ .__-- __-�- ___. _____I __{ 8, ..-.-._ ..___.
� 1
687 HAWTHORNE DR 83 055-191-02 High 1,000 1.000 1.000 1.000 555,956:12 $47,599.84 1 $7,950.90 $5,927,43 52,74620 517.88..38 5135.57146
685 HAWTHORNE DR 84 ,,,,,,.,,,055 1>1-193 High 1.000 1000 1000 1000 555,95612 �, $47,599.84 $7,95090 $8,927.43 52,746.20 $17.8X338 5135,57146
........ -_...._
......._. ........... -......_ ............ ....._.._.-... ......__..._ ....... _
1..._......... .. ... .._...... ........... .. .1. ..._........ ..._ -- ......_..... .._.......... ......... ........_ ......... ..._.
683 I IAWTIIORNE DR SS 055-191-04 Mcdium 0.500 1 1.000 1.000 1.000 S27,97R OC ;$47 599 84 $7,95090 $S,927.43 52,108.23 $13,72R.90 $111407G.S9��
641 I IAWTI IORNE DR s,6 055-191-05 Medium 0.500 1.000 1000 .1.000 527,97306 1 $47;59284 17,950.90 $8.927.43 52,108.23 $13.723.90 5104,07(,.X9
679 HAWTHORNE.DR 97 055-191-06 Medium 0.500 1.000 1.000 1.000) 527,978.06 j $47,599.€14 $7,95090 $8,927.43 S2,108.23 $13.728)0 51(1407(.59
677 HAWTHORNE DR R3 055-191-07 Medium 0.500 1.000 1000 1.000) $2797X.06 ! $47;599.84 57,950.90 $8,927.43 S7,10823 513,72590 $104.07(.89
675 I IAWTI IORNE DR 89 055-191-03 Ihgh LOW 1.000 ( 1000 1000; 555,95(12 I '.$47,599.94 $7,950.90 .58,927.43 47,74620 517,88339
4 35.571 46
_..,... - -
673 HAWTHORNE DR 90 055 191-09 High 1.000 ...1.000 1.000 1000 555,95612 ,I $47,599.34 I $7,95090 $8,927.43 52,740.20----$
-517,58338 5135,571.46
671 HAWTHOR11 N 11 S DR 91 055191-10 Medium 11,500 ;1000 _...,�_._. 1000._-...__., -1000 S27,97h06 1 $475)).84 $7950.90 $597743 S2.1 08.23 513.72890 SI04076.X9
669 HAWTHORNE DR 92 055 191-II High 1:000 1.000 1.000 1.000 555,95612 1 $47,599.34 $7,950.90 $8.927.43 52,746.20 S17SR3.3X 51,5.571.4(,
669 HAWTHORNE DR 93 055-191-24 Mcdium 0.500 1.000 1.000 1.000 $27,973.06 j $47,599.34 '1 $7.950.90 $8,927.43 $2,1(18.23 513.728.90 5104.076.59
670 HAWTHORNE DR 94 055-191-13 Medium 0500; 1000 .000 1.000? '`S27,978.06 1 $47,599.84 $7,95090 $892743 52.108.23 513.72890 $104076.89
__.---- _____.___________ .. .._.-_ ---
672
..___.
T -_
67211AWTI IORNE DR 95 055-191-14 Medium 0500 1000 1 ..1.000 1000; S21,97S.06 $47,599.84 $7,950.90 $4,927.43 S2,IOR 23 $13.93\.90 5104,07(89
6741IAWTI IORNE DR 96 (155-191-U Mcdium 0.500 -1.000 t000 1.1100 527,978.!1( 1 $47,599.54 $7,9509(1 $X,92743 52.1(18.23 $13.72X.90 _510407(,.X9
67611AWT1 10RNE DR 97 055-191-16 Low< .0250 '.1.000 1.00 1-000 513,949.03 S47.592X4 $7,950.90 $592743 51.789.25 $11651.66 544,379.0(1
675 1 IAU'TFIORNE DR 98
055-19 1-17 1_', 0.250 1.000 10011 1.000 S13,9K9.03 547599.84 $7,950.911 $8,927.43 $17X9.25 $11.65166 $58.;79.00
6 N I IAWTI IORNE DR 99 055-191-IS Mcdium 0.500 1.000 i 1,000 1.000 S27,97R.06 $47,59984 47.950.90 $3927.43 S2,I0923 $13.7'_8.911 SIU1(17(59-
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DR 100 055-f9 I-19 Nun cdi .,.._0.50(1 1.000 1.000 1.000 $27.975 06 547 9(1 599.84 $7 950SS 9 7.43 57 10X23 ) 104,076,"13.725 90
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6114 HW DR IIII 0 S-UI-219 Medium 0,500 1.000 i 1.000 1.000 527,97506 - 4 ,-
47 )2.84 579511.90 58.92713 57104.23 513.728.90 $101,07(+.89
(,X611AA1'fHOR\E DR 1112 055-191-_51 Medium 0.500 1000 '-. 1000 1.000 .S27,97S.06 I $47,599.X4 $7,95090 55927.43 S2.1 0.23 513.72890 $1(14.(176.X9
688 I-IAb6TH0RNI'.DR -10.11 055-191_2 Mcdium 0.)00 1.000 1.000 1.000 S2797806 44 ,99.X1 57.950.90 -SS97743 5210823 513.7-'890 S104(17C.R1)
69011A%A1110RNL1)R 104 1 055-191-23 Vedmn, 0.500 1.000 1.000 1.000 527})7506 S47.599.X4 57.950.90 ".927A.11 S1372X90 504(176.89
692 t1AWTHOR\I:DR 105 055_213-()1 \1,14- 0_500 1000 1.000 1.000 52797806 \47,599.51 57,950.90 SX957.4i S2-1 OS 223 _513,7259() 504(176.X9-
6941L1W'TIIORNE DR 1(16 O S-1Li-02 Mcdium (1.50(1 ... O(IO ` 1.000 1900 477.97506 - 447599.84 57,95090 SS,92743 57.10823 5.372590 _.._S,04,076089
Note:The estimated financing cost represents the approximate reduction in the assessment if the assessment is paid in full during the 30 day cash collection period
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Assessment District No.2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding District)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Appendix A
Asacasor s R-,-Vi-, \ c Aesthetics $t ty RdWfllit.v Uloc tion of C n.Ir tion and Incid ntal Coat Leas Canmah•d Balance In
Asmt Porcel No. 01,0ruct ons Benefit B n ht Bcncfit 12cmovc\tc A tl coca Rcliifl) }
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Pro x•rty Add-, Vn. (APV) Factor Factor Factor Factor Obatruction5 Bu-tlt 13cnc1 t
696 HAWTHORNE DR 107_', 0552130, Mc<lium 0.500 i 1.000 1.000 ( 1.000 S27,97h06 $47,599.84 $7,95090 Sh927.43 $2,10823 S13,7'_K90
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698 HAWTHORNS DR 108 055-213-04 Medium 0.500 1,000 1.000 1.000 $27,978.06 ! $47.599.84 $7,950.90 58927.43 S2,1 M8,23 513.72E 90 �5104,O 16.89
700 TIRLtRON RLVT) 109 055201-36 1ligh 3.925 0.000 3.925 3.000 5219,62776 SO.00 531,20727 S26,2S2.31 $6,33037 541223.62 $112,$10,59
B PALMER CT 1 1
055-20 1 14 Lm 0250 0500 0.500 0500 $13,98)03 a $23,79992 $3,97545 j $4463.71 51,054.12 .S1h64.45 SitJ138.44
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4 PALMER CT 111 05.5-201-35 Lav 2250 1.0(1(1 1000) 1.000 $13,9£+)0. $47,599.54 $7,950)0 55,)27,03 S1.7h)35 SI I,I>51.(6
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2PALMER CT 112 (155-20 1-34 Lam 0.250 0.500 0S00 1.000 $13;98903 -" $23,799.92 $3;975.45 ' S8,92743 $1,155.90 S7,527.27 S5 7,063,20
9 PALMER CT 113 i 03S-20 1-W) Low 0250 0900 0.500 0.500 $13,989.03 $23,79992 $3,975.45 $4,463.71 51,054.12 S6¢64.45 552,03844
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7 PALMER CT 114 ! 05 5-201-33 Low 0,250 0.500 0.500 0.500 $13,989.03 $23.79992 53,975.45 j S4,463.71
$1,054.12 5(,41445 S52,(138A4
5PALMER CT I 15* 05520131 Low 0.250 0500 (1.5(10 (1.500 $13,98903 $23,799.92 $3,975.45 S4,463.71 $1,054.12 56.86445 SS?0;8.44
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3 PALMER CT II( 055-201-01 Medium 0.5001.000 1.000 1.000 $27,97806 � $47,599.84 S7,950,9(1. 'I, 58,927.43 $2,108.23 S13.72A9(1 $104,(176.89
10 SOMMERS CT I 17A 1 055-201-02 N-0 0.000 1 0.500,., 0,500 ._._ 0.500 S0.00 $23,,799.92 S ,975 45 S4 463.71 $735.13 54,787 2I -
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660 TIBURON BLVD IIS 055-171-12 Nonc 0,000 0.500 0500 1.000 50.00 ,$23,79992 5397545 S\,)2743 $836.93 5545003 541?15.91
654 TI3UR0A3LVD 119 1 055-171-II Nonc 011(1(1 1,000 1.000 4.000 3000 1 :5,47.59284 $7,950.90 S8,927.43 $1.470.26 59,574.41 S72582.32
650 T13URON BLVD 120 055-171-13 Nonc IL(100 0.500 0,500 1.000 50.00 $23,799.92 $3397545 S8,927.43 SS36.92 55,450..03 541.315.91
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Note:The estimated financing cost represents the approximate reduction in the assessment if the assessment is paid In full during the 30 day cash collection period
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Assessment District No.2017-1 (Hawthorne Undergrounding District)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Appendix B
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TOWN OF TIBURON
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF UPDATED HAWTHORNE UTILITY ASSSESSMENT DISTRICT
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERS REPORT AND UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TO
CONSIDER UPDATED REPORT
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 7:30 P.M.
Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard
You are receiving this notice because you are listed as the owner of a property in a proposed utility
undergrounding district(The District)that, if formed,will affect you and your property.This notice is for
an upcoming meeting about The District.
On September- 19,2017,the Tiburon Town Council(The Council)considered a Preliminary Engineers
Report(September 19 Report)for The District. After receiving the staff report on the matter,and hearing
public comment,the Council directed Vice-Mayor O'Donnell to work with staff,the Assessment Engineer
and others,to review the factors outlined in The September 19 Report in order to address concerns raised
by the public and Council at the September 19`x'meeting.
An updated Preliminary Engineers Report(Updated Report) is now complete and will be considered by
The Council at their regular meeting scheduled for November 15,2017. The Updated Report contains
certain revisions from the September 19 Report including:
a A revised assessment methodology.
• A proposed contribution(including General Benefit)from the Town of Tiburon towards the project
of$500,000.
s Discounting the assessments on tax exempt properties in the District by 75%
These revisions result in proposed individual assessments for each property in the District that are
different from those included in the September 19 Report.
The Updated Report is now available on line at the Town's Public Works website at the following address:
http://www.townoftiburon.or�J285/liawiliorne-Under(-Yrounding-District. The Updated Report includes the
proposed individual assessments for each property in The District. In addition to the Updated Report,you
will also find other useful information regarding this project including: A comparison of proposed
individual property assessments between the September 19 Report and the Updated Report, and an estimate
of the annual payment on your tax bill based on your properties proposed assessment and varying interest
rates. If you do not have access to the internet,or have trouble viewing this information on line,you can
receive a hard copy of any of the available information at Tiburon Town Hall,which is located at 1505
Tiburon Boulevard.
This notice is being sent to inform you The Council will be continuing its consideration of the proposed
District, including review of the Updated Report,on Wednesday,November 15,2017 at 7:30 P.M.,at
Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon. At this meeting,the Council will receive a staff report on
the matter,and hear any further public comment before directing staff on how to proceed.
Dated:November 6,2017 Town of Tiburon
By:
Patrick Barnes,Town Engineer
EXHIBIT NO. 4f
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Comparison of Proposed Assessments (New vs Old Report)
Asmt Assessor's Proposed Property Proposed Property Increase
Property Address No. in Parcel No, Assessment From Assessment from or Report September 19 Report Updated Report (Decrease)
700 HAWTHORNE DR 1 055-222-06 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
710 HAWTHORNE DR 2 055-222-05 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
730 HAWTHORNE DR 3 055-222-04 85,419 88,330 2,911
741 TIBURON BLVD 4 055-222-03 40,567 19,000 (21,567)
757 HAWTHORNE DR 5 055-222-07 85,419 88,330 2,911
735 HAWTHORNE DR 6 055-222-08 100,370 104,077 3,707
725 HAWTHORNE DR 7 055-222-09 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
711 HAWTHORNE DR 8 055-222-10 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
705 HAWTHORNE DR 9 055-222-11 100,370 104,077 3,707
700 HILARY DR 10 1 055-222-12 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
710 HILARY DR 11 055-222-13 70,468 72,582 2,115
720 HILARY DR 12 055-222-14 70,468 72,582 2,115
730 HILARY DR 13 055-222-15 70,468 72,582 2,115
740 HILARY DR 14 055-222-18 70,468 72,582 2,115
750 HILARY DR 15 1 055-222-19 70,468 72,582 2,115
761 HILARY DR (St. Hilary's Church/School) 16 055-253-22 97,448 32,589 (64,859)
761 HILARY DR (St. Hilary's Church/School) 17 055-253-21 97,448 18,881 (78,568)
745 HILARY DR 18 055-221-01 100,370 104,077 3,707
735 HILARY DR 19 055-221-02 100,370 104,077 3,707
725 HILARY DR 20 1 055-221-03 100,370 104,077 3,707
715 HILARY DR 21 055-221-04 100,370 104,077 3,707
705 HILARY DR 22 055-221-05 100,370 104,077 3,707
761 HILARY DR (St. Hilary's Church/School) 23 039-151-52 72,031 17,741 (54,290)
138 Rock Hill 24 039-151-55 111,073 147,610 36,537
146 ROCK HILL RD 25 039-151-47 70,468 88,330 17,862
148 ROCK HILL RD 26 039-151-37 100,370 104,077 3,707
150 ROCK HILL RD 27 039-151-54 95,708 83,854 (11,854)
154 ROCK HILL RD 28 039-151-24 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
160 ROCK HILL RD 29 039-151-23 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
166 ROCK HILL RD 30 039-151-22 100,370 104,077 3,707
168 ROCK HILL RD 31 039-151-21 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
170 ROCK HILL RD 32 039-111-22 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
145 ROCK HILL RD (Comm. Congregational Church) 33 039-111-21 94,166 21,431 (72,735)
159 ROCK HILL RD 34 039-152-04 70,468 72,582 2,115
155 ROCK HILL RD 35 039-152-03 70,468 72,582 2,115
115 ROCK HILL RD 36 039-152-02 70,468 88,330 17,862
105 ROCK HILL RD 37 039-152-01 70,468 88,330 17,862
50 DELMAR DR 38 055-211-32 95,708 88,330 (7,379)
40 DELMAR DR 39 055-211-31 95,708 88,330 (7,379)
30 DELMAR DR 40 055-211-17 95,708 104,077 8,368
20 DELMAR DR 41 055-211-16 110,659 104,077 (6,582)
93 ROCK HILL RD 42 055-211-15 190,075 135,571 (54,504)
699 HILARY DR 43 055-211-02 175,124 135,571 (39,553)
697 HILARY DR 44 055-211-03 175,124 135,571 (39,553)
695 HILARY DR 45 055-211-04 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
693 HILARY DR 46 1 055-211-05 175,124 135,571 (39,553)
691 HILARY DR 47 055-211-06 100,370 104,077 3,707
689 HILARY DR 48 055-211-07 100,370 104,077 3,707
687 HILARY DR 49 055-211-08 100,370 104,077 3,707
685 HILARY DR 50 055-183-28 100,370 104,077 3,707
683 HILARY DR 51 055-183-27 100,370 104,077 3,707
681 HILARY DR 52 055-183-26 100,370 104,077 3,707
4 MARAVISTA CT 53 055-183-25 70,468 88,330 17,862
12 MARAVISTA CT 54 055-183-24 70,468 72,582 2,115
14 MARAVISTA CT 55A 055-183-23 85,419 88,330 2,911
20 MARAVISTA CT 56 055-183-29 85,419 88,330 2,911
24 MARAVISTA CT 57 055-183-21 85,419 88,330 2,911
27 MARAVISTA CT 58 055-183-20 85,419 88,330 2,911
25 MARAVISTA CT 59 1 055-183-19 100,370 1 104,077 1 3,707
682 HILARY DR 68 055-182-13 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
684 HILARY DR 69 055-182-14 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
686 HILARY DR 70 055-182-15 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
688 HILARY DR 71 055-182-16 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
690 HILARY DR 72 055-212-01 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
692 HILARY DR 73 055-212-02 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
694 HILARY DR 74 055-212-03 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
696 HILARY DR 75 055-212-04 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
3 ROCK HILL RD 76 055-212-05 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
699 HAWTHORNE DR 77 055-212-06 100,370 104,077 3,707
697 HAWTHORNE DR 78 055-212-07 100,370 104,077 3,707
695 HAWTHORNE DR 79 055-212-08 100,370 104,077 3,707
693 HAWTHORNE DR 80 055-212-09 100,370 104,077 3,707
691 HAWTHORNE DR 81 055-212-10 100,370 104,077 3,707
689 HAWTHORNE DR 82 055-191-01 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
687 HAWTHORNE DR 83 055-191-02 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
685 HAWTHORNE DR 84 055-191-03 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
683 HAWTHORNE DR 85 055-191-04 100,370 104,077 3,707
681 HAWTHORNE DR 86 055-191-05 100,370 104,077 3,707
679 HAWTHORNE DR 87 055-191-06 100,370 104,077 3,707
677 HAWTHORNE DR 88 055-191-07 100,370 104,077 3,707
675 HAWTHORNE DR 89 055-191-08 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
673 HAWTHORNE DR 90 055-191-09 100,370 135,571 35,202
671 HAWTHORNE DR 91 055-191-10 100,370 104,077 3,707
669 HAWTHORNE DR 92 055-191-11 160,173 135,571 (24,602)
668 HAWTHORNE DR 93 055-191-24 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
670 HAWTHORNE DR 94 055-191-13 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
672 HAWTHORNE DR 95 055-191-14 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
674 HAWTHORNE DR 96 1 055-191-15 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
676 HAWTHORNE DR 97 055-191-16 85,419 88,330 2,911
678 HAWTHORNE DR 98 055-191-17 85,419 88,330 2,911
680 HAWTHORNE DR 99 055-191-18 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
682 HAWTHORNE DR 100 055-191-19 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
684 HAWTHORNE DR 101 055-191-20 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
686 HAWTHORNE DR 102 055-191-21 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
688 HAWTHORNE DR 103 055-191-22 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
690 HAWTHORNE DR 104 055-191-23 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
692 HAWTHORNE DR 105 055-213-01 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
694 HAWTHORNE DR 106 055-213-02 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
696 HAWTHORNE DR 107 055-213-03 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
698 HAWTHORNE DR 108 055-213-04 115,321 104,077 (11,244)
700 TIBURON BLVD (Belvedere Tennis Club) 109 055-201-36 302,190 312,511 10,321
8 PALMER CT 110 055-201-14 25,418 52,038 26,620
4 PALMER CT 111 055-201-35 20,283 88,330 68,047
2 PALMER CT 112 055-201-34 35,905 57,063 21,158
9 PALMER CT 113 055-201-09 35,234 52,038 16,805
7 PALMER CT 114 055-201-33 35,234 52,038 16,805
5 PALMER CT 115A 055-201-31 35,234 52,038 16,805
3 PALMER CT 116 055-201-01 70,468 104,077 33,609
10 SOMMERS CT 117A 055-201-02 50,856 36,291 (14,565)
660 TIBURON BLVD 11855-171-12 50,856 41,316 (9,540)
654 TIBURON BLVD 11955-171-11 55,517 72,582 17,065
650 TIBURON BLVD E120JO55-171-13 40,566 411316 750
Total Assessments $12,426,795.72 $11,846,005.27'
LATEMAIL # AI -3
Lea Stefani
From: Patrick Barnes
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 5:18 PM
To: Lea Stefani
Cc: Greg Chanis
Subject: FW: Hawthorne Utility Undergrounding Project
From: Helen Schwartz [mailto:hchayaschwartz@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 5:10 PM
To: Patrick Barnes<Pbarnes@townoftiburon.org>
Subject: Hawthorne Utility Undergrounding Project
To: Director of Public Works and City Council
Date: 11/8/2017
It is my understanding that, according to the Tiburon Town attorney, the
tax postponement program is available for property taxes only, not for
assessments for undergrounding. In the last town council meeting of
September 19, Jack Ryan said that the Tax Postponement program was
the solution for those who cannot afford the undergrounding
assessment. However, this is not a solution because although property
taxes can be postponed for those who meet the requirements, the
undergrounding assessment cannot be postponed.
Those property owners who cannot afford the undergrounding
assessment will suffer significant financial hardship. In the extreme, they
may have to sell their home. It is my understanding that other districts
have helped their members for whom the assessment was not financially
feasible. Any approval of an undergrounding assessment should include
a strategy in which property owners who are undergrounding proponents
provide similar assistance.
Thank you,
Helen Schwartz
710 Hilary Dr.
hchayaschwartz@gmail.com
Lea Stefani LATE MAIL
# A -3
From: Greg Chanis
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:22 PM
To: Lea Stefani; Patrick Barnes
Subject: FW: Hawthorne Undergrounding
Late mail for Hawthorne item
Greg
Greg Chanis,Town Manager
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920/ (415)435-7383
From: Arif Fazal [mailto:fazal arif@vahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:27 PM
To: Greg Chanis<gchanis@townoftiburon.org>
Cc:Arif Fazal <fazal arif@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hawthorne Undergrounding
Dear Town of Tiburon,
Having review the "revised" engineering report for the Hawthorne Undergrounding project, I am thoroughly
disappointed and it's clear that you have really bungled this process, from making a very curious/insider choice to have
selected Harris as the engineer and not working collaboratively with them to put together a reasonable report in line
with market, other similar communities and reasonable contingencies. Furthermore, the Town has not held up on its
commitment to contribute a meaningful amount.
In reviewing this "revised" report, I don't see much materially changing in this revision other than a nice subsidy to St
Hilary's (?). Perhaps this was further small town politicking/ back scratching, I don't know but arbitrarily favoring one
parcel over the rest doesn't seem to make sense. For our specific parcel, our number went up (!) by 4% in this revision; I
thought the purpose of the rework was to dramatically reduce the overall contingency and increase the Town's
contribution thereby reducing each individual parcel back to where we originally thought it would come in (in our case
around $60-80K).
Should the costs be lowered it will be broadly supported.
Frankly, the Town has demonstrated a complete lack of oversight and needs to be accountable for its actions in leading
us down a poor path, backtracking/politicking around what was discussed and misappropriating our funds. After all, is
this what you want for Tiburon?
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/10/pge-power-lines-linl<ed-to-wine-country-fires/
Cheers,
Arif
On Sep 14, 2017, at 11:10 AM, Arif Fazal <fazal arif@yahoo.com>wrote:
To Our Town Council•
We are supporters of the Hawthorne Undergrounding project and are appalled at the Town's lack of oversight of the
Harris Study. We implore you to do a prudent service to the Town and the Neighborhood, knowing that you spent our
money for this wholly flawed report by working to:
1. Reduce the overall cost by removing excess contingencies
2. Restore the previously promised 10-15%general benefit to the Town
This will in turn bring us back to the reasonable cost to present to the Neighborhood for vote.
Cheers,
Arif Fazal
25 Mara Vista
LATE
Lea Stefani MAIL # Al -3 .
From: Greg Chanis
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 7:01 AM
To: Lea Stefani; Patrick Barnes
Subject: FW: URGENT: Hawthorne Undergrounding Council Meeting, November 15th
Importance: High
Late mail for Hawthorne item, lets plan to send all late mail we receive by the end of day today to Council before we
leave for the day.
Thanks
G reg
Greg Chanis,Town Manager
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920/ (415)435-7383
From:Jennifer Isaac [ma ilto:jsisaac@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 11:55 PM
To: Greg Chanis<gchanis@townoftiburon.org>
Cc: Noel Isaac<ndisaac@comcast.net>
Subject: URGENT: Hawthorne Undergrounding Council Meeting, November 15th
Importance: High
November 13, 2017
Dear Town Council,
We are writing to urge the Town Council NOT to approve the Hawthorne Undergrounding
Updated Preliminary Engineers Report at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, November
15th. We believe this updated Report still includes major inaccuracies and flaws that should not
be accepted by Town Council:
- Hugely excessive cost inflations and contingencies are still included: rounded, they represent a
46% cost increase from the 2016 estimated $8.4 million to the November 2017 revised estimated
$12.3 million:
- We understand that Newport Beach just received guaranteed not-to-exceed pricing for their
9,000 foot district at $700 per foot - using this comparable number, our 9,400 foot Hawthorne
district price would be $6.8 million! In light of such a closely comparable and current project cost,
we find it very disturbing, and unconscionable, that Tiburon Town Council seems willing to accept
such an egregiously high estimate;
- How can anyone expect an actual work bid to come in at, say, $6.8 million, given an approved
Engineers Report will imply acceptance of an 80% higher $12.3 million bid? This seems just
prejudicial and injurious to our right to a fair, competitive bid - all seemingly based on "fuzzy
math" and unsubstantiated, ridiculously high cost inflations and contingencies.
We believe Harris should be directed to revise downward and detail justify their costing, with
specific reference to the Newport Beach figures and other current industry comparisons.
- Safety must be considered a major general benefit to the Town:
- Particularly in light of the devastating North Bay fires, it must be very clear to all that fires
started in this neighborhood through downed power lines, exploding transformers, etc. will most
likely not stay neatly within the confines of our undergrounding district - fire can spread across
our open hillside to the ridge and to other neighborhoods, putting many more Tiburon residents
at risk;
- Only the section of Old Rail Trail is recognized as having general safety benefit in this
Report. However, it is very clear that the general public extensively utilizes much more of our
undergrounding district - non-neighbor children and adults attend school, services, celebrations,
and sporting activities etc. year-round at the Community Congregational Church, St. Hilarys and
the Belvedere Tennis Club, and Hilary Drive is used by cut-through traffic and school buses;
- In our undergrounding district we have a number of dead end streets where people could be
trapped on the wrong side of a blocked road - if indeed we had a catastrophic fire like Sonoma,
how will Tiburon Town Council be able to defend its decision that safety is not a general benefit
here if the church congregations or school bodies are so trapped along with residents?
We believe safety should be assigned a much more important level of general benefit to
Tiburon, with a commensurate much larger contribution from the Town.
We urge Town Council to consider the above points in their discussion of Harris & Associates'
updated Report, and direct Harris to provide a further Updated Report, including a much high
safety general benefit and commensurate Town contribution, and a much more realistic and
accurate overall cost estimate.
(We have included below our previous September 18th email to the Town Council on the Draft
Preliminary Engineer's Report.)
Sincerely,
Jennifer & Noel Isaac
20 Del Mar Drive, Tiburon
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jennifer Isaac <isisaac(a�comcast.net>
Subject: URGENT: Hawthorne Undergrounding Council Meeting, September 19th
Date: September 18, 2017 at 11:11:49 AM PDT
To: town Ca),townoftiburon.orq
Cc: Noel Isaac <ndisaac �comcast.net>
September 18, 2017.
Dear Town Council,
We are writing to urge the Town Council NOT to approve the Hawthorne
Undergrounding Draft Preliminary Engineer's Report at the meeting tomorrow,
September 19th. We believe this current report includes major inaccuracies and
flaws that should not be accepted by Town Council:
- Hugely excessive cost inflations and contingencies are included that represent a
48% cost increase from the 2016 estimated $8.4 million to 2017 estimate $12.4
million:
Harris should be directed to tie the cost estimates to the reality of the financial
marketplace and current similar utility/project work;
- The general benefit of 10-15% has been removed, in direct contradiction to the
Town's general plan:
(a) If there is no general benefit to removing these poles, then why has the Town
paid for undergrounding of many other poles alongside the Bay?
(b) Our Undergrounding district includes 3 institutions heavily used by people living
outside our district - driving through, and parking on our streets in many cases - in
order to attend schools, weddings, funerals and other large scale events promoted
by the Community Congregational Church, St. Hilary's and the Belvedere Tennis
Club. How can there be no general benefit to improving the safety and reliabiity of
the power supply through our neighborhood when in the recent past we have
experienced rotten poles falling across our streets, and downed power lines lying in
the street - if people are injured or killed by future such events, will the Town still be
able to defend a 'no general benefit' decision?
We have also endorsed the very detailed letter that the Council has received from
Jack Ryan and Sara Klein. We urge Town Council to act in the best interests of
Tiburon citizens and direct Harris to make wholesale changes to the preliminary
engineering report which include realistic assessments and costs so the poles can
finally be undergrounded in this neighborhood.
Lastly, we would remind Town Council that neighbors' funds were spent by the Town
during the last undergrounding effort in this neighborhood, with no reporting on that
expenditure and no outcome. We trust this time the Town Council will be diligent
and rigorous in pursuing a quality report, process and outcome for us, as we expect
Town Council to do on all Tiburon matters.
Sincerely,
Jennifer & Noel Isaac
20 Del Mar Drive, Tiburon
Lea Stefani
From: Lea Stefani LA 1 Lm HIPUL Il --I
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 5:33 PM
To: Lea Stefani
Subject: FW: Another Planning Commission Vacancy
From: Jeff Tsai [mailto:jeff.tsai('0gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 5:29 PM
To: Lea Stefani
Subject: Re: Another Planning Commission Vacancy
No worries.
One additional piece of information I'd like to add to my application, if possible:
I was recently appointed, effective yesterday, to the Del Mar Neighborhood Association.
Thanks!