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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2018-03-02 TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 2, 2018 TIBURON Correspondence 1. Letter—Feb. 21 —Westminster Presbyterian Church—Street Cameras 2. Letter—Feb. 23 —Dept. of Parks & Recreation—Angel Island Park RFP REGIONAL NOTICES & AGENDAS Correspondence 1. Zerowastmarin—Simple and Green: DIY Spring Cleaning Ideas DIGEST Rev.Dr.Barbara D. Rowe C. a, 100 Ricardo Road,Mill Valley(Strawberry),CA 94941 415-383-8006 or 415-686-1549 Jim Fraser,Mayor,and Tiburon City Council Members 1505 Tiburon Blvd. E V Tiburon,CA 94921 Tiburon Police Chief Michael Cronin FEB 2 6 2018 Tiburon Police Department 1155 Tiburon Blvd. TOWN M°��`�����`�'OFFICE ® N OF TlSaJFd Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: STREET CAMERAS February 21,2018 Dear Tiburon City Council members and Chief Cronin, I served as Associate Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church(240 Tiburon Blvd)for twenty-one years. When the street license plate cameras were installed in front of our building in 2010,I was very concerned that civil liberties would be abused. However,I read that the data would be saved for a very short time(24 hours?)and used only to search for those who had committed crimes in Tiburon. I understood that the data would be kept confidential and protected. I also knew the family of Joan Rosenthal and realized that this was a compromise to calm residents and possibly to help solve any crime such as her tragic murder if it were to happen in the future. However,over the past few months I have read that you have changed vendors to be now using Vigilant Solutions to store license plate data collected from these cameras. I have also learned that nationally Vigilant Solutions now shares their collected data with U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE). That goes far beyond the promises made to the community of confidentiality. Your action risks the possibility of law-abiding Marin families being torn apart-families of people who use Tiburon parks and dine in Tiburon restaurants,families of people who work in our local business and in our homes, families of people who are our cherished friends and visit in our homes. Do you think that thinking people of Tiburon are aware of this choice you have made? I read in the Marin Independent Journal of February 15,2018,that the town of Belvedere has handled this issue differently. I am unclear how Belvedere can use Vigilant Solutions and still Chief Seyler can say that"The information is ours. It belongs to Belvedere and is 100 percent under our control." If that is true,WHY WOULDN'T TIBURON DO THE SAME? I beg you to either DROP VIGILANT SOLUTIONS(preferred)or use the system implemented by Belvedere and do it immediately. Thank you. Sincerely, 4,m— Rev. ,m -Rev.Dr.Barbara D.Rowe Associate Pastor Emeritus Westminster Presbyterian Church,Tiburon DIGEST State of California•Natural Resources Agency Edmund G Brown Jr, Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Lisa Ann L. Mangat, Director P.O.Box 942896•Sacramento,CA 94296-0001 aw February 23, 2018 Mr. Jim Fraser, Mayor Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard D Tiburon, CA 94920, Dear Mayor Fraser: Thank you for your December 18, 2017 and February 5, 2018 letters regarding the ferry service from Tiburon to Angel Island State Park. In your letters, you expressed an interest in understanding the State of California, Department of Park and Recreation's ("Department") Request for Proposal ("RFP") process and expressed your support for the current ferry service provider. I would also like to thank you for your interest and participation in the public input meeting related to the RFP that occurred December 2017. In awarding a concession contract, the Department is required to follow Public Resources Code §5080.02 — 5080.29. These sections outline the process the Department must follow when advertising, bidding, operating and maintaining concession agreements throughout the State. Pursuant to law, the Department is required to advertise for bid any proposed concession contract with a proposed duration term of more than 2 years.' When issuing an RFP fora proposed concession contract longer than two years in length, the Department follows the parameters outlined in the Public Resources Code (§5080.05 - §5080.26), CA Code of Regulations Title 14 §4400, and Department guidelines. Below please find a summary of the Department's RFP process: 1. Gather initial information to inform RFP development, including a Public Input Meeting 2. Notify the State Park and Recreation Commission ("SPRC") of intent to advertise RFP or seek SPRC determination of concession compatibility with the Park Unit General Plan, whichever is applicable 3. Notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee of intent to advertise RFP, as applicable 4. Obtain Department approval on the RFP and Sample Concession Contract 5. Advertise the RFP 6. Conduct a Pre-Proposal Meeting 7. Open Question & Answer Period and provide responses and errata, as applicable 8. Close bidding and conduct public opening of proposals 9. Convene Concessions Award Board to evaluate proposals Public Resources Code § 5080.16 provides conditions when the Department may negotiate or renegotiate a concession contract. However, none of the conditions apply to the Tiberon —Angel Islands State Park Ferry Service. February 23, 2018 Page 2 10.Provide notice of intent to award 11.Administer protest process, as applicable 12.Prepare final contract for concessionaire and Department signatures 13.Obtain control agency approvals 14.Execute contract As you know, the McDonogh family began operating this ferry service in 1991 under the authority for two-year concession contracts afforded under the Public Resources Code. That concession contract has been operating on a month-to-month basis since 1993. Month-to-month arrangements do not provide the assurances necessary for businesses to make long-term investments in their concession operations, which ultimately provides better experiences for the public we collectively serve. As such, the Department is making a concerted effort to address the number of month-to month contracts active throughout the State. The Department recently established a Partnerships Office, which includes dedicated concession contract staff. The Partnerships Office reviewed all the concession contracts throughout the State Park System in an effort to establish long- term agreements for concession services. Subsequently, all of the concession opportunities at Angel Island were identified as priorities for the RFP process to achieve our objectives to expand and improve visitor services at Angel Island State Park. The Department appreciates the concerns both you and the community have about the McDonogh's maintaining their contract with the Department, and we understand the meaningful relationship they have with the community, which was evident by the community's support during the December 2017 public input meeting. However, as described earlier in this letter, the Department is required by law to competitively bid a concession when seeking a long-term service contract with any vendor. You also requested evaluation criteria for the upcoming RFP. The Department cannot provide scoring criteria of the RFP prior to issuing the public notice to solicit proposals. This ensures impartiality and a fair process. However, after the RFP has been released, there will be a pre-proposal meeting. While this meeting is designed for potential bidders, they are also open to the public. Pre-proposal meetings offer an opportunity for dialogue between potential bidders and concession program staff to address questions regarding the RFP requirements as well as the general bid submission process. This forum also allows for potential adjustments to the RFP prior to the proposal submission deadline. I appreciate your invitation to attend an upcoming Town Council meeting and your request that this meeting take place prior to releasing the RFP for the ferry service. The Department's RFP process includes a robust public engagement component and we appreciate your interest in facilitating additional public meetings for this particular RFP. However, as you are aware, the Department held a pre-RFP release, public input meeting on December 14, 2017 which you and at least 50 members of the community attended. We heard from members of the public about their ideas on what would be of most benefit to the community and public. This meeting was very helpful in crafting the February 23, 2018 Page 3 RFP and while we understand and appreciate your desire for an additional pre-release meeting, it is important that the Department follow a consistent statewide process for all concession contracts. As noted earlier in this letter, part of the Department's public engagement for RFPs include additional public meetings after release of the RFP. The Department will send you and the town council notice of these public meetings so that you have an opportunity to attend and participate. We would appreciate any suggestions you have regarding ways to ensure maximum public participation in these meetings. Again, thank you for your letter. We appreciate your feedback and comments regarding this RFP and the ferry service concession contract. Please feel free to reach out if you have additional questions or comments. Sincerely, Lisa Ann L. Mangat, Director California Department of Parks and Recreation Cc: Congressman Jared Huffman Senator Mike McGuire P1&6�Tp DIGEST PROTECTING OUR RESOURCES TOGETHER ZeroWasteMarin.orq Simple and Green: DIY Spring Cleaning Ideas It's time for Spring cleaning! Follow these simple tips to make your own DIY cleaning supplies, donate unwanted items, and dispose of toxic products safely. For more alternative cleaning supply ideas and information, please visit our I,ess Toxic Alternatives page. Cleaning Rags—Repurpose old T-shirts and towels to use as cleaning rags instead of purchasing single use paper towels. Donations—If you are organizing and have unwanted items, please remember to donate usable textiles, clothing and shoes to local thrift stores. 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