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Mayor O'Donnell called the regular meeting ofthe Tiburon Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon,
California.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
PRESENT: EX OFFICIO:
M' , ` S
Doyle, Fraser, Fredericks, O'Donnell
Slavitz
Town Manager Curran, Town Attorney Danforth,
Director of Community Development Anderson,
Director of Public Works /Town Engineer Nguyen,
Police Chief Cronin, Town Clerk Crane Iacopi
Pamela McConnell - Douglass, 40 -year resident, said she had not been interviewed by The Ark for
the article on safety improvements on Tiburon Boulevard at Ned's Way [published following the
July 17 meeting]. Mrs. McConnell - Douglass also expressed concerns about the management of
the Hilarita, stating that the Town should do something about the problems she described.
Ed Lynch, Tiburon Peninsula Foundation, said that several residents had come to the Foundation
with the idea of "completing" the Fountain Plaza with the installation of a maritime flag pole
dedicated to the late Councilmember Dick Collins. Lynch asked if a presentation might be
placed on a future Council agenda. He noted that the group had raised some $8,000 is funds for
the project to date.
Town Manager Curran added that the Collins' family had suggested a Town Improvement Fund
for people who wanted to make monetary contributions in Dick's memory. She said the Town
had received $2,600 to date for this fund. She also noted that Councilmember Collins was a big
fan of the idea of a maritime flag pole, however, she said it was ultimately a Council decision
about whether or not to proceed with a particular project.
Mayor O'Donnell thanked the speakers and said that the flagpole matter would come back to the
Council on a future agenda.
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1. Town Council Minutes —Adopt minutes of June 19, 2013 regular meeting (Town Clerk
Crane Iacopi)
2. Town Council Minutes —Adopt minutes of July 17, 2013 regular meeting (Town Clerk
Crane Iacopi)
3. Parente Vista Subdivision — Approval of parcel map and related documents for
the Parente Vista Subdivision located at the end of Antonette Drive; accept Grant of
Open Space Easement and authorize the Town Manager to execute the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement (Community Development Department)
Owner: Dragon 22, LLC
Applicant: Tom Newton
AP No.: 038 - 142 -01
4. Tiburon Tourism Business Improvement District — Adoption of ordinance
amending Chapter 7A of the Town Code to continue district (Town Attorney
Danforth)
5. Golden Gate Bridge District Bus Service — Adopt resolution commending Golden
Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District and its drivers for decades of
service to the Tiburon Peninsula (Councilmember Fredericks)
MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 -5, as written.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Fraser
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
ABSENT: Slavitz
ABSTAIN: O'Donnell, July 17 minutes (Item No. 2)
Mayor O'Donnell called Director of Community Development Anderson to the podium, where
he presented him with a surprise proclamation for the 25"' anniversary of his employment with
the Town of Tiburon. Mayor O'Donnell read the proclamation into the record:
"Mayor's proclamation commending Scott Anderson
for 25 Years of distinguished service to the Town of TihurAon
WHEREAS, Scott Anderson has served the Town for 25 years as Assistant Planner,
Associate Planner, Senior Plamzer, Planning Director and Director of Community Development;
WHEREAS, Scott Anderson has served three Town Managers, 19 Mayors and countless
other members of the Town Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Board of
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Adjustments and Review, Parks and Open Space Commission and the Parks, Open Space and
Trails Commission, and has served each of these respective bodies with the utmost
professionalism, knowledge and good humor; and
WHEREAS, Scott Anderson's tenure with the Town has been replete with changes to the
Town's planning processes, including two new Zoning Codes, two complete General Plan
updates, and an overhaul of the Design Review process from one where all building projects
were reviewed by one of two Boards with 12 different members to the current process where
Planning Staff reviews the vast majority of Design Review applications, all accomplished under
his steadfast guidance; and
WHEREAS, Scott Anderson has processed innumerable projects and applications large
and small, from major subdivisions to tiny alterations, including the completion of a new Town
Hall and more than 21 years of working on the Martha Company project (a project that may
come to fruition before he retires, or at least in his lifetime); and
WHEREAS, Scott Anderson has become a dedicated guardian of the Town's paths and
trails, a wizened expert in the ways of CEQA, a guru of subdivision law and a boundless
repository of institutional memory for the Town's planning history; and
WHEREAS, Scott Anderson has conducted himself in his time with the Town of
Tiburon with intelligence, thoroughness, affability, a commitment to leadership and a spirit of
teamwork, and has inspired loyalty and affection in all Town Staff throughout the years, all of
which are the hallmarks of a truly dedicated civil servant.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Emmett O'Donnell, Mayor of the Town of Tiburon, on behalf
of the Town Council and the entire Tiburon community, do hereby express my sincere
appreciation to Scott Anderson for his 25 years of outstanding public service to the Town of
Tiburon."
Town Manager Curran commented on Anderson's integrity and impeccable moral compass; she
said that he embodied the best of public service.
Mayor O'Donnell then skipped ahead on the agenda to Public Hearings.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. j Owlswood Road — Consider request for an amendment to the Owlswood West Precise
Plan (PD #32) to extend the existing building envelope for Parcel B (Community
Development Department)
Owners: Lynn and Larri Odland
Applicants: Kwan & Associates
AP No.: 058- 121 -24
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Assistant Planner O'Malley said the applicants were proposing an amendment to the Owlswood
West Precise Plan for property located at 5 Owlswood Road. She said the proposal included an
expansion of the building envelope on the south side of the property, to develop an outdoor
covered patio, and would include three -foot high retaining walls. O'Malley said that on July 10,
2013, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2013 -06 recommending to the Town
Council that the Precise Plan amendment be approved.
Ms. O'Malley said that at the public hearing held by the Planning Commission on July 10, there
was no public comment on the application. She said the Commission raised concerns regarding
potential view impacts from the adjacent neighbor at 7 Owlswood Road. She noted that Staff
informed the Commission that the neighbor supported the proposal, as views would not be
impacted because of existing landscaping, and only affected views across the site are from one
bedroom window of an adjacent neighbor. Therefore, O'Malley said the Planning Commission
found the application to be in conformance with the Owlswood West Precise Plan and the
Tiburon General Plan, and therefore, voted 3 -0 to recommend approval of the application.
O'Malley also noted that Staff had preliminarily determined that the subject application is
categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA per Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Mayor O'Donnell opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. Mayor O'Donnell
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Fraser said he had visited the site and concurred with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission. Councilmember Doyle also noted the support of the neighbor for the
application.
MOTION: To adopt the resolution approving the amendment.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Doyle
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
ABSENT: Slavitz
ACTION ITEMS
1. Special Event Permit for Tiburon Half Marathon — Consider request for permit to stage
a half marathon and 5K race on November 3, 2013; race starting in downtown Tiburon,
proceeding along the Old Rail Trail to Strawberry and back (Town Manager
Curran/Recreation Director Andreucci)
Town Clerk Crane Iacopi said that the Belvedere- Tiburon Recreation Department, in conjunction
with Mai-in Rtins, had applied to the Town for a special event permit to hold a half marathon and
5K race beginning in downtown Tiburon on Sunday, November 3, 2013. She said the race would
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start in downtown Tiburon, proceed along the Old Rail Trail and around the Strawberry
Peninsula, then return to downtown Tiburon.
Crane Iacopi said that according to the permit, the purpose of the race is to bring people to
downtown Tiburon and promote local businesses. Its second goal is to serve the community's
recreational needs. Lastly, but not least in importance, she said the Belvedere- Tiburon
Recreation Department was listed as one of the beneficiaries of the proceeds of the event.
Because this is a new event in the downtown area, Crane Iacopi said the Town Manager had
asked the Recreation Department to bring the permit forward for Council's consideration. hi any
event, she said that all special event permit applications are evaluated by staff based on the
Town's Special Event Permit Policy, which states:
"Events to be held on public property shall be limited in scope to activities which do not
detrimentally impact the community. The Town Manager will evaluate the potential impacts of a
proposed event. Factors shall include, without limitation, the following:
1. Impacts on Noise
2. Impacts on Traffic
3. Impacts on Parking
4. Impacts on the General Environment"
The Town Clerk said that staff is particularly mindful of the impacts of large events on
surrounding neighborhoods. She noted that the Town Council had adopted the Shoreline Park
Policy in 2004, in order to limit the number of large -scale events in that area which impact the Pt.
Tiburon residents, as well as surrounding neighborhoods.
Crane Iacopi said that staff had provided a brief analysis of the Tiburon Half Marathon and 5K
race in the written staff report, however, she said Council might want to comment further after
hearing a presentation by the applicants.
Recreation Director Cathleen Andreucci. introduced Jason Jacobson of Mar in Runs, and together
they did an oral and powerpoint presentation describing the event, the route, and the party at
Zelinksy park at the end of the race. A marketing director for the event was also introduced.
Mr. Jacobson said that his vision was a partnership with the Town that would showcase the
Town in a family- friendly event that would blossom over a four to five year period, and would
also be a fund- raising opportunity for the community. He said that while the permit estimated up
to 500 participants, in the first year there might be fewer. To date, he said there were 180
applicants.
Councilmember Fraser suggested a capacity limit, like the Dipsea Race. Mr. Jacobson said that
certainly could be considered for future races but probably would not be necessary the first year.
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Mr. Jacobson reviewed the route map and said he had talked with the Tiburon Police Department
and California Highway Patrol about it. He said his organization employed Bay Area Traffic
Solutions to assist in picking up cones and related duties along the course route. He also stated
that the Marin County Sheriff, s Department did not see a need for support along the route in their
jurisdiction because no street closure was proposed.
Councilmember Fraser and Vice Mayor Fredericks expressed some concerns about serving
alcohol at the after -party. The organizers were asked how much of the proceeds were dependent
upon alcohol sales; they said that the proceeds were not dependent on this. Again,
Councilmember Fraser expressed concern about serving alcohol at a "family event" and so early
in the morning [the organizers noted that the race would be over between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.].
The other concern expressed was about the proposed amplified music at the after party. Staff
spoke of problems with past pen-nits that broadcast amplified sound into the bowl -like geography
of Old Tiburon from the downtown area. Vice Mayor Fredericks noted that it was difficult to set
an objective measure of what was "too loud" especially because the music would be out of doors
and hard to regulate. She said that amplified music in Zelinkky Park did not seem like either the
right place or the right time.
While Councilmember Doyle and Mayor O'Donnell indicated a willingness to leave some of
these details up to the professional organizers for the inaugural event, they eventually concurred
with the wishes of Councilmember Fraser and Fredericks to prohibit alcohol and limit the
amplified music. Mayor O'Donnell proposed a compromise regarding the music and suggested
starting at 10 a.m. and ending at noon, rather than starting at 8:30 a.m., per the permit. It was also
suggested that a more "mellow" type of amplified music be considered [like the RCP mile].
Councilmember Fraser said that if the goal was to bring business to the downtown area, runners
who wished to continue the party might partake of beverages and food at local businesses.
Councilmember Doyle concurred, suggesting an idea like half -price beers downtown for race
participants.
Mayor O'Donnell said that he loved the idea of the event and supported it. He also suggested
that it might be a Qood idea to bring local interest to the race by having prizes like the "Mayor's
Cup" in the RCP Mile. Mr. Jacobson thought that was an excellent suggestion.
Town Manager Curran said that while Council might approve the pennit this year, it did not
preclude the Town from making any changes or revisions in future in order to fine -tune it to the
needs of the cormnunity.
MOTION: To approve the permit, as modified by Council (no alcohol and no amplified music until
10 a.m. at Zelinksy Park, at end of race).
Moved: Fraser, seconded by Fredericks
Vote: AYES: Unanimous
ABSENT: Slavitz
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Vice Mayor Fredericks clarified that only local transit service to the Tiburon Peninsula was being
replaced [by Marin Transit]; and it would not affect the other services provided by Golden Gate
Transit in Marin County.
Vii.
Town Manager Curran said that Tuesday, October 22 had been chosen as the date for the next
Homeowners/Neighborhood Association Summit.
WEEKLY DIGESTS
0 Town Council Weekly Digests July 19 & 26, 2013
0 Town Council Weekly Digest August 2, 2013
There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor
O'Donnell adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
EMMETT O'DONNELL, MANOR
ATTEST:
DIANE CRANE IACORI, TOWN CLERK
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