TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA January 23, 1990 Town Hall - Council Chambers 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo
7:30 p.m.
Closed session regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). 8:00 p.m.
1. Call to order.
2. Open time for public expression: The public is welcome to address the Council at this time on matters not on the agenda. Please be advised that pursuant' to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Council is not permitted to take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it qetermines that an emergency exists or that the need to take action arose following posting of the agenda.
3. Consent Agenda. (At the request of any Councilmember, any item on the consent agenda may be removed and discussed as a separate agenda item.) (a) Approve Minutes: January 9, 1990. (b) Waive reading and adopt ordinance rezoning property generally located at 49 Cedar Avenue, A/P 7-222-44, from R-2 to Specific Planning Development R-1, and Preliminary Planned Development Multi-Unit. (c) Acknowledge and file application for state funds for repairs to library. (d) Appeal of Planning Commission's decision to issue a Notice of Violation in creation of the lot, and approval of a Conditional Certificate of Compliance, Nancy L. Thurmond, etal, and Robert L. Thurmond, etal, end of Oak Springs Drive, A/P 5-291-06: Continue to February 27, 1990. (e) Approve plan to improve employee parking lot. (f) Waive reading and adopt ordinance repealing Chapter 16 of Title 4 of the Town Code currently entitled "Solicitors and Peddlers" and enacting in its place a new Chapter 16 of Title 4 entitled "Charitable Solicitation." (g) Announce expiration of term, Robson-Harrington House Association Board of Directors.
4. Discussion regarding request for funding from the Campaign for a Healthier Community for Children. f --·rC}~~-' ;~ 5. Adopt ordinance amending Title 9 of the Municipal Code, . adopting the 1988 Uniform Building, Mechanical, Plumbing-, Housing, Solar Energy, swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Codes, with local amendments. i 6. Discussion regardirtg updating the Housing Element of the I General Plan. : I ' 7. Appointments: (a) Applications for Board of Review. (b) Applications for Seminary General Plan Advisory Committee. I
8. Discussion regarding proposal for a countywide planning agency. (Zaharoff) [ ! 9. Council requests f9r future agenda items, comments and directions to staff; staff miscellaneous items.
10. Adjournment. I There will be a 15 minute break at approximately 9:15 p.m. Any item not under discussi~n prior to 11:00 p.m. will be continued to the next regular meeting. Next regular meeting: February
13 I 1990 • ! If any of the matters d~scribed above are challenged in court, you may be limited to r~ising only those issues you or someone else· raised at any public hearing described on this agenda, or in written corresponden9e delivered at, or prior to, this Council meeting. I certify that this agebda was posted on-the Public Notice Bulletin Board outside the Council Chambers on January 19, 1990. I . f ..... t.J~ • .·~--~--~- --,.-;------·
TOWN OF' SAN ANSELMO TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1990
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Mayor Walsh convened the regular meeting at. 8:00 p.m. with Councilm~mbers Colteaux, z.aharoff, Sh,arp a~d Chignell present. · · ·
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Town Attorney Hadden Roth reported that Nome vs Tow.n ·of San Anselmo\vas depublished, by the California Supreme court which, in this case is equivalentto a reversal. ·
. ' . Police Chief Sernard Del Santo said that a speeding violation was. recently been thrown out of court · · because the Kilometer signs seem to be too big and confUsi.ng for motorisis, Commissioner Sharp suggested that this item be referred to the Traffic Saf~tyCom'mittee for further review..
3. CONSENT AGENDA ;.. (a) Appmve Minutes: Decemb_er l2,1989 . (b) Acknowledge and file warrants': Nos. 1~-1948; in the amount of $1,024,689.37 (c) Adopt Resolution calling for Town election on April 10, 1990, requesting consolidation with other elections in the County, requesting election services by the County Clerk, an<;! providing for' candidates statement of qualifications. (d) Adopt Resolution approving the 1988/89 to 1992/93 major tran.sportation projects in Marin county as recommended by the Marin County Urban System Committee (e) Adopt Resolution authorizing application for participation in the California Energy Commission Energy Partnership Program_
· Chigiiell requested clarification about warrant# 1765-CPONCPOERT which .is listed as dues. He was under the impression that Council did not want the taxpayers money to go for this. Chief Del Santo clarified that it was for a legal publication, not dues. .
M/~.Sharp, Chignell, to approve the Consent Age~da. Motion passed unanimously.
4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 4 OF THE TOWN CODE CORRENTLY ENTITLED "SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS" AND ··ENACTING IN ITS PLACE A NEW CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 4 ENTITLED "CHARITABLE SOLICITATION."· .
· Town Attorney Roth reported that the proposed ordinance results from the settlement in the ACORN case. He noted that it makes clear itiat·potitical fundraising is not subject to the provisions of the charitable ordinance and has a fast review time in the ev~nt of a dispute.
Cltignell asked for (1) clarification-on Sectio·n 4-16.12 Vfolations"and; (2)wondered if the Plaintiffs .. atton1ey had requested any specific inclusions. Attorney Roth'said h.e would like to oive the Tmuft-f.h~0 -. ------~
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Jan Rubenstein, owner of Living Foods and Walter Robb, General Manager, were present.
Director of Public Works/Planning Kottage, presented the staff report. Given the existing excess demand for parking spaces in the vicinity of this store, staff strongly recommended against expansion of this store and for Council to uphold the appeal.
Police Chief Del Santo said that there have been many citations issued because of the continuing traffic problems on Greenfield Avenue. The delivery trucks for Living Foods continues to double park at all times during the day which c:aused additional traffic problems. He felt that the intensity had not decreased.
Sharp asked if the Goodrich Report specifically addressed any alternatives for additional parking between Spring Grove and Sequoia. He also wondered if there have been other studies done of the area.
Walsh stated that on behalf of the Parking Committee, she asked for the Consultant. The traffic study addressed various parking alternatives. There has only been one study done because of the cost factor.
Abe Froman, owner of Bravermans ·Furniture, 208 Greenfield Avenue, said that Bravermans is a family owned operation that has be~n there for 50 years. He has appealed the approval of the use permit because he wants to assure the survival of his business in San Anselmo. The Goodrich Traffic Study said that 90% of the traffic is generated by Elan's Fitness Center and Living Foods. That leaves only 10% left over for all the other businesses on Greenfield. He felt that there is currently a serious parking problem in the area and to increase the intensity of use for Living Foods would increase an already bad parking situation. He noted that his specific objections are included in his letter of appeal to the Town Council dated November 14, 1989.
Walter Robb, General Manager of Living Foods, said the store has been in San Anselmo since 1985 and is also family owned. He stated there have been comments that Living Foods started out as a produce store and has grown considerably. There is no documentation in the Town files to verify that and the owner does not agree with that statement. He feels the use has never changed. With regard to the Goodrich Study, he said that only one time did the total demand exceed the maximum and that was on a Saturday. He did not feel the Study was very creative or provided accurate information relative to the staff of Living Foods. He did not feel the Staff Report accurately addressed the number of people based on the transaction counts of the Store. He did not agree that there would be an increase of 90 cars per day because of the proposed 1,500 square foot increase in space. Mr. Robb felt that Living Foods draws customers for the other merchants on Greenfield. To his knowledge there has been no record of complaints about parking except for Mr. Froman. He stated that he agrees there is a parking problem but did not think the increase in space would add to that problem. He felt the increase in space would only allow Living Foods a chance to spread out, but he did not anticipate the clientele will increase.
Kathy Quinn, Magnolia, felt that Livihg Foods bought additional business to San Anselmo and felt that they should be allowed to expand.
Dan Thomas, 224 Greenfield, stated that his office is on Greenfield and there is a major traffic problem associated with Living Foods. When this use permit was approved in the beginning the business was very small. The Town did not anticipate the volume of trucks that would need to make deliveries to the site. He said that he has trouble parking every day and is amazed that there have not been serious accidents because of the volume of traffic. He thought the reason the Cancer Society Thrift Shop vacated the premises was because patrons were unable to find adequate parking.
David Froman, Bravermans, said that the peak volume of customers for Bravermans and Living Foods take place at the same time and therefore it is difficult for Bravermans' customers to find parking spaces. He also stated that many of the Planning Commissioners annrove.d thP. m:P. nprmit TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1990
clientele will not change. He challenged the .Council to find arioth~r use to occupy the proposed site that will generate no deliveries . · ·
Roger Pearce, sort of the owner of the building, said the space has been vacant since last March. He said that two parking spaces were allocated for the Cancer Society which were used by the employees. Living Foods does not allow their employees to park on site and this would increase additional , parking for the .customers of Living Foods.
Alyssa Hall, 183 tunstead, said that although she uses al~ of the businesses on Greenfield Avenue, the traffic situation is dangerous. and parking neC .Kottage said the parking has been an ongoing problem for the last four years. and it would be a disservice to the residents <;>f San Anselmo if this appeal is denied. He stated that preliminary figures · were obtained last year ~y the past Town Administrator that stated Brnvermans generates more sales tax dollars for' the Town tha~ Elan or Living Foods. · · . Sharp was unable to make the appropriate findings to grant the vari;mce. Based on the testimony, he agreed thereis a problem but he is not satisfied with the scope of the Goodrich Traffic Study. He would like to explore the possibility of a "Master Plan" of the area that would address alternative solutions to the parking problem. He wondered if there might be a mechanism 10 extract parking mitigation fees that: could be applied to a study for a universal approach to the parking problem on Greenfield Avenue. ' Colteaux was not able to make the findings for the variance because of the existing parking problems .· in the area. He. suggested the applicant take back the application and ge.t together with the other merchants ori Greenfield to put together a plan that would solve the parking problems. ·suggestions might be diagonal parking, retaining w.alls fo separate parking, decrease the width of the sidewalk, grading, designating more pai:king on Red,Hill. He felt there were solutions that could be worked out and perhaps a contribution from the merchants and the Town applied to solving the problems. · · Zaharoff felt that all the businesses on Greenfield' are valuable and provide necessary s~rvices but she . feels that the current situation· not only provides inconvenience but has also become an unsafe situation. For. that reason she could not allow the expansion of Living Foods. She would like to see diagonal parking explored as a possible solution. Chignell agreed with his colleagues and that the appeal should be sustained. He would like to see Living Foods stay in San Anselmo but there is a significant traffic problem and any expansion will ex~cerbate. the problem. He suggested the applicant oontribute to researching the possibility of diagonal parking. i I ., ... TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO , ~- "f TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1990 I . . . ,,;. rs i expenditures beca~se the issue has ~.ot arisen in their jurisdictions. The League of California Cities t was contacted also and they.had no record oflitigation expense disclosure policies in their files. Staff eontinues to recommend that council establish a policy regarding litigation expense disclosure. Everi . though no other city in the area appbrs to have established a written policy, it behooves Council to do so 'as it is an.issue. in the' community.i · · Sarah Noine, 77 Alder, felt that Attorney Roth was hiding the amount of money he is charging the Town for legal fees. She wanted to 1af ow wluit he was hiding. ) . . . Colteaux does not see a need to esta~lish a policy regarding disclosure of litigation expenses. He did . not feel that the Town would be hurf in anyway if information was pro.Vided. Ii was his feeling that . this proposed policy is based .on a per~onal ~ntagonism. i Attorney Roth said that is not the basis for the policy. . Chign~II did not want to disclose the ~sts on less than a quarterly basis, Sharp said the nature of litigation is\ that p'eople do read· into the billings and information can· be revealed. The general policy should be full disclosure except for those people who are in litigation against the Town, and then the inforoiation should not be disclosed. ! I Zaharoff said she will go along with stafrs recommendation but also feels the ToWn Council should continue to keep a dose monitor on at1 litigation fees. · I Walsh felt there was enough protectionI already and was not" in support of the policy. She noted that this was all brought about because of~ clash of personalities. Attorney Roth stated that it is clearl~ legal n~t to disclose attorney fees while litigation is pending. More specifically, there is no reason ito give that information to a person who is suing the Town because counsel does not want to give the opposition any leads. This information is supplied on a quarterly basis to the public and that ?ormally is sufficient information to be on top of what is being. done. · i1 . · MIS Zaharoff, Chignell to approve Town Administrators policy on disclosure of costs of pending litigation~· · I Ayes: Zaharoff, Chignell i Noes: Colteaux, Sharp, Walsh. Motio~ denied. Administrator Camuglia said if Council has no objection staff proposes, for the sake of documenting this informal policy, to redraft the po1i¢Y and bring it back as a consent calendar item. The informal policy would state that there are twd payments made for Town Attorney services, one for legal counsel and one for consolidated monthly payment for litigation expenses. That information is to reflect as two totals on the monthly warrants register. Staff would like to document this because it seems to be an area of confusion. · · ! · · I I Roth explained that although litigation1 expenses would be cumulative if there was only one litigation against the Town the information would be revealed to the public. . . . I I , I , Sarah Nome said that for a long time Attorney Roth did not submit itemiz~d bills until she requested it four years ago. She asked how long 'it would take to make information accessible after a case has been adjudicated. I · · Roth explained that he used to be on a µionthly retainer and therefore did not itemize his bil.ls. Now that he is on an hourly basis he itemizesi,his bills. The change, had nothing to do with Ms. Nome. . I . I , The consensus of the Council was t~ have. staff bring back an informal policy for clarification purposes.. i 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING OPTIONS FOR LEGAL SERVICES. I I ·{~ ... { :;c 'j ' TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO ti TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1990 ·~ .n;uncil indicating the status of each case in· litigation, .the expenses incurred a~d the balance remaining so Council has eaSy'access. :regardbtg the status of litigation activity an~ expense. . : ,Roth thought the ·report was well prepared by the Administrator a'nd that he. ~aid he would. like to. ,remain as the Town Attorney. He concur~ed with the Administrator's two suggestions: He wanted to ' add for the reoord that over the last seven·years the average hours worked for the rown has been 33 hours per month on legal consultatfon. , · · · · Col team asked ifRoth was familiar with the case about Farin Vs. San Francisco. . Roth said. that. was a case where the Brown Act did rtot apply. However, he did not see any problem with.making the meetings public and regarding litigation and attorney/client relationship, the Town ·could use the Bro\vn Act. : . . . . Chigneli think "the Town is fortunate to have Mr. Roth and would urg~ his <,:olleagues to continue to . employ' him.:· lie has, the reputation as exeniplary in the legal c()mmunity and leade.rs of the 'community. He agreed that .the Council needs to ·become more involved in the maintenance of liOgation. He would be willing to se{'Ve on the sub committee and agreed that the meetings should· be open to the public. · · · · ·, ·.. · · · · William Jellinek, 53 Florenee, was told at aLong Term Finance Committee that 50% of litigation . ,fees relates to damages to storm;drain.· He asked the Town Attorney. to commerit on that.· Roth sai.d that these cases are almost phased out because they related mainly to the 1982 storm. ' '' . . ( . . ' . . . ' Sarah Nome, 77 Alder said ~he came up with .8? ho:urs if ihcmth from' the bills she has collected .from Roth over the last 4 years.· .She said currently Roth is working more tha11. half time for the Town. - . , .... ' . . . Roth commented that the Administrato'r made a· good obs'ervai'ion o~' page 3 of the staff report that states ".. ;the best ways to reduce the potential of litigation in the future are fo properly maintain ·our infrastructure, establish clear, unders.tandable policies anq guidelin.es for the acjministration of the . .. Town and iil:tplenfont them.:·"· He would like fo see this included in the sub committ~.. · .. · · • • ' • « • - Colteaux wondered how Cainuglia arrived at 'the n~mber of hours worked .for the To~ Attorney o~er · : the ten y~rp~~iod~ · .. , eamugliasaid the 'figures, were taken from the budget rm.actual doll~rs spent Colteat1x would like to ~ave a ~echanism whereby the Town has good .control over aitot~ey fe~; In· addition, he agreeS there is a need for an accumulation of guidelines for staff to _follow. In summary, he would like a complete breakdown on legal fees, has no problem with a sub' rommittee and open whearings but feels. that' the Town will have to look' outside of Marin County for other houri ratesj\s,_:· ______ 9 ·~1ep ~in1~ e lB lJ M~JA~l pue ~WJlliI~s~id ~ql lB :rn~dciesJp uo!nsod ~q1 ~~eq 01 ~uJj:,uJ SBM xn~llOJ . - . : . ' ·~pnpUJ p1noqs :uondp:>~p qof ~q1 lB'i{M ~liJWJ~l~P 01 ~Jri1ew~Jd SRM. lJ ll~f ;qs ~JOJ~J~lJJ. ·uomsod S!Ql JO ~.in1n} ~Ql uo gupR~q ~mos ~A~Q .\gm JOlRJlSJUJWPV ~Ql .\q SJsAJRUe JRUO!lJPPR ~Ql ll?Ql P!RS JJOJeqez ·~IQ!S~J AIIRJ:>UBUJJ ~q PIDOM. SOOJA.ms ~q1 PUB uomsod SJql 100 JO J~q1~qM ~UJ.llU~l~P Ol p~.il?d~Jd SJ uod:>J Jl?J:>Ul?UJJ Jl?~A P!W 1? mun lUgWJ!nJ:>~J ient:>B ~q 1 i\ei~P 01 stueM ~qs 'Jot:>~J!G uon~J~}:l pue ·!PJJRd R 3umru:>gJ JO uonRpu~wwoo:lJ toWN OF SAN ANSELMO TOWN COU~CIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1990 Ms. Barker said that her understandi~g of the General Plan is that the presumptive use can change at· ·any time. That is the.reason why mu~ti-unit was stafrs recommendation. · : I Mr. Harnsberger said this proposal has been recommended by both the Planning Commission and the ~Janning Consultant. I · · · Sandy White, 196 Tunstead, thought\ there was already exctssive noise in the neighborhood because of the apartment.buildings and woulq like to see the parcel zoned R-2 PPD so that a lid could be placed in the number of buildings on the dweiling. I I. William Jellinek; 53 Florence, thought that the parcel abuts Robson Harrington and was concerned . about how the increase in density wm~ld affect Robson.· . • I Joyce Warrenstein, 60 Magnolia, said\ the street is already congested with traffic from the downtown area. The Council should look a~eacl to the future to address the parking problems. Also, she felt there was already too. much noise in t~e neigl}borhood. She agreed there should be a mix of densities in the neighborhoods but does not_want more congestion. . . I , i Kathe Quinn-Hem, 72 Magnolia, was !in favor of one more unit but' did not want to increase density any: 'further: . . . . . l· . ' . . . '· Klaus Werner, Cedar Street, wants to see as few units as possible on the sight because there i~ already too much noise. . · · I · . . · . !' Colteaux thought that two units on the parcel would be sufficient. He. said the lot is unusual and 23,000 square feet. The lot split mak~ sense so they can develop the second lot. The SPD is logical b.ecause it gives the maximum fl~xibility in protecting the neighbors .. Chignell agreed wit~ Colteaux. The Aeighborhood is fragile and there are already ~xisting parking problems. The noise is already .a problem. · · . i Roth saii:I that normally durfog the PPD process a limit is not placed on the number of units on a site. That is done durin·g the SPD process. j · . ' Sharp was bothered by the. proeess b,ecause it seems that because the Planning· Commission has approved the Jot split, the Council has ~o buy into the zoning change. I . . Colteaux said that the Council is not r6any buying into the zoning change if the intent is not to allow more than two units on the site. · Walsh had nothing. further to add oth~r than she supported the applications with no more than two units on lot two. · ·. : . · · . •. · · i . I . MIS Colteaux, Chignell, to adopt the mitigated negative declaration for A/P 7-222-44 for 49 Cedar. Motion unanimously passed. ' MIS Colteamc, Chignell, to ah ordinance to r:ezone_ the property at 49 Cedar to Preliminary " . introdu~ I , • Planned District - Multi-unit with the understaµding that at the present time the· view ofthe Council is that· the density on the iot will be ~presumed to be a maximum of ·two units with adoption by ordinance to be heard at the next Town :.Council meeting. - . . . Because of the late hour the co~sensus bf the Council was to oontinue all iteins except item 12. i MIS Colteaux, Chignell, to continue\ items, JO, 11, and- 13 to the meeting of 1/23/90. Motion unanimously passed. · · · · · · · 10. REQUEST .FO~ APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIP1'10N FOR PARKS AND RECREATION 'DIRECTOR, AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT.AND HIRE TO FILL VACANCY. TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1990 Camuglia said that in some point in the future.she would like to get an understanding on what the Council envisions for the structure of the department. Colteaux would like see the current structure remain and over a period of time decide what course of action to take. . Sharp said he was persuaded by Colteaux's comments. Chignell agreed to wait for sometime in the future to determine the structure of the Parks and Recreation Department. Camuglia wondered if Council would consider outside consultants to prepare an evaluation of the Parks and Recreation Department. She feels that the Administrator's office was spending a disproportionate amount of time on handling Parks and Recreation issues. And from an organizational perspective the situation needs immediate attention. The consensus of the Council was not go outside with an outside Consultant. Walsh wanted more time to decide on the future of the position but does not.want an outside service to help the Town. 11. REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE ISABEL COOK RENOVATION FUND FOR INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT THE RECREATION CENTER. 12. ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE 1988 UNIFORM BUILDING, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING HOUSING, SOLAR ENERGY, SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODES, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS. 13. INTRODUCTORY DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR A COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AGENCY. (ZAHAROFF) 14. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, COMMENTS AND DIRECTIONS TO STAFF; STAFF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. A Status on the Tree Committee. Administrator Camuglia said the first meeting will take place within the next few weeks .. B. Report on the School District and the use of their sites (Colteaux) 15. ADJOURNMENT. January 19, 1990 TO: TOWN COUNCIL FROM: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING FOR: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 1990 SUBJECT: ORDINANCE ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 49 CEDAR, SAN ANSELMO RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt the attached Ordinance approving the subject zone change. DISCUSSION: At the Town Council's January 9, 1990, meeting the staff was directed to prepare an ordinance adopting a zone change for two parcels generally known as 49 Cedar, San Anselmo. The Council's direction was for the preparation of an ordinance approving the zone change as proposed by the applicant. Specifically, that Lot 1 of the tentative parcel map approved by the Planning Commission on December 4, 1990, for the project site be rezoned from R-2 to SPD-R-1, and that Lot 2 of that same tentative parcel map be rezoned from R-2 to PPD-Multi-Unit. Staff's response to the Council's direction is attached for consideration. Report prepared by: N~ Assistant Director of Planning cc: Steven Harnsberger 49 Cedar San Anselmo, California 94960 I I TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO ORDINANCE NO. i AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 736 OF THE TOWN OF SAN .ANSELMO BY CHANGING - . I THE PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION FROM R-2 TO SPECIFIC PLANNED DISTRICT ;.... R-1 AND I FROM R-2 TO PRELIMINARY PLANNED ~!STRICT - MULTI-UNIT ). THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: :I . Section 1. Ordinance No. 736 iis hereby amended by changing the property classification from R-2 to SPD '.- R-1 for an eleven thousand eight hundred fifteen (11,815) square foot poition of the lot generally known as 49 Cedar and identified by the Assessor ! of the County of Marin as Assessor Parcel Number 7-222-44, and also known ds Lot 1 of the t~ntative parcel map filed for the p.roperty and .conditionally a~proved by the Planning Commission of the Town of San Anselmo on December 4, 198,9. - i Section 2. Ordinance No. 736 !is. hereby amended by changing the property classification from• R-2 to PPD ~I Multi-Unit for a twelve thousand (12,000) square foot portion of the lot g;enerally known as 49 Cedar and identified by the Assessor of the County of Marin as Assessor Parcel Number 7-222-44, and also known as Lot 2 of the ten~ative parcel map filed for the property and_ conditionally approved by the Plknning Commission of the Town of San Anselmo on December 4, 1989. ;I i Section 3. It is hereby found tb'.at the Planning Commission of the Town of San Anselmo has held a public hearittg after due notice upon the matter of such reclassification and did present to the Town Council of the Town of San Anselmo its final report ~pon th¢ matter. It is further found that.a public hearing was held on the reclassi;fication by the Town Council of the '!'own of San Anselmo after due notice. It is further found that the rezoning is in 1 conformance with the General Plan • AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ANr WALSH, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK .. _,. ~:..., TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Staff Report January 19.1990 FOR INFORMATION ONLY TO: Town Council FROM: Jean A. c.amuglia, Town Administrator SUBJECT: PROPOSffiON 85 APPLICATION PHASE I: NOTICE OF INTENT Background At the November 28, 1989 Town Council meeting, Council authorized staff to submit the notice of intent requesting funding for renovation of the Town Library via Proposition 85. We feel that the application. which seeks funds to repair and renovate the existing strucrures only, is a conservative, yet practical request given the Town's financial condition and its other capital maintenance and reconstruction needs. I spoke with the library Advisory Board on January 17 regarding the application. They indicated their support of the application as submitted. Staff has mailed the application as directed by the Califomia State Librarian. A copy of the submittal is attached for Council perusal. As discussed previously, this application is non binding, but generally reflects our direction and scope of intent on this project. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Town Administrator cc: Eliza Wingate, Town librarian library Advisory .Board Town Council Meeting January 23, 1990 Pagel 3c. ,...... California State Ubrary Proposition 8! AppUcatioo Phase I: Notice of Intent ! NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 1988 (PROPOSITION 85; EDUCATION CODE SECTIONS 19950-19981) FOUR COPIES OF mis NOTICE OF INTENT (ONE WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES) MUST BE SENT (POSTMARK) BY MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1990,. TO: VALERIE OKA.NO, CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY. 1001-6TH STREET. SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO. Cf 95814-3324. j A. Project ldentiftcatioa i Legal name of jurisdiction that will own b~ilding:_~T..;;.o.;.;..w;...:.n_o:...f'--'S~a;;.:..n.:...... :..A"""'n=s=e"""l m:.:..:.o:.,.______• I Contactperson:Name Eliza Wingate Title Town Librarian AddreM 110 T11nstead Ave. . Sarp Ansel mo. CA 94960 Phone 415 258-4657 NameandaddreMofproject(ifknown): i 110 Tunstead Ave.,, San Anse Imo,, CA 94960 I Project is in State Senate district # 3rd , Assembly dis~rict # 9th I i · B. If existing facility to be replaced, ·re~odeled, converted or enlarged: Date when built or last remodeled: 1960* Population of service area at that date: 12. 100 I Present grC>M square feet: 6, 600 ~riefly descnbe problems of facility (both with ability to serve and with the facility itself): Library consists of an una 1tered 1916 or i qi na 1 I Carnegie building constructed of un7reinforced masonry walls with a 1960 addition anchored to the walls of the origin~i. Both are seismically unsafe, lower floor is below 100 vear flood plai~ and wa$ flooded 5 feet in 1981, substandard plumbing,, . . C. ff ~o facdity, what sel'Vl,ce now provuled: w1 r 1 n g, nano 1 ca P access,, r u nc t 1ona1i t:i-.y...... ,,-a+1 .....s o....-t1..+1--gr-1 """'e.... n..... e--r-9 y~C...,..o"""'n ...... s u,...,..,m .... p"""t..+1 """on ...... -..,..o~n I y 4, 300 . I square feet cm 1e11tly osoable. I D. Project description. Check. or fill in ~II applicable: 1. Scope. Project is: ~Totally new bu~ding.X_Addition. _Conversion to library use of facility I originally used for (fill in) I Remodeling for ffiandicapped a~ x_Energy conservation. X Current health and ~afety codes. x_Main library. _Branch library. In - i SMSA?(Y/N)_. If includes riew constru~tion or addition, square feet to be built: 2, 200+ I 2 Status. Nearest existing public hbr~ry facility (name) Fairfax Pub 1i c . is L3nil~ distant. Population now served (or [ to be . served) by facility: 1 2, 000 . Source of estimate: 1980 census .Popul~tionyear2012: 13,700 .Sourceofestimate: ABAG est. for 2005, they haven't pep j ected f11Cther . &timated completion date of project: 1993 . i (See accompanying InstructionS,lwhicb include text of Education Code references.) mis FORM MUST BE FILED ON TIME TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR. PROPOSmON 85 FUNDS I : Pagelof2 I California State Ubraey Proposition 85 Application Phase I: NoC:k:e ol Intent E. Fiscal information 1. Eligible costs (Sec. 19957). Source of estimates: San Anselmo Dept. of Public Works a. Acquisition, construction of new facilities, additions to existing facilities (Sec. 199S7(a): S 95L200 b. Remodeling for energy conservation, cmabled ~ current health and safety requirements for public facilities (Sec. 19957(c),(d),(e)): 402 .. 675 c. Shelving fastened to the structure and built-in equipment (Sec. l9957(t): · 132,700 d. Fees for architects etc. (Sec. 19957(g)): + 82, 937 . e. Subtotal a.-d. 1.. 06~J.2_ .. f. Project administration fee (Code CaLRegs., Title 24, Part 1), .S% of line e: 53 .. ~76 .. g. Acquisition of land n~ary for facility (Sec. 19957(b): +=== Total cost or project (sum or 1.e.- 1.g.): J r J 22 r 988 I 2. Local match source(s) expended since Sept 1, 1987 (Sec. 19962(b)): a. Local authorized bonds, tax levy, cash on hand, etc.: b. Request credit for value of existing land (Sec. 19962(c)) at: 441 .ODO c. Request credit for furnishings (Sec. 19962(d)) to_% (not over 10% of cost): d. Request credit for architectural drawings executed prior to 9/1/87 (Sec. 19962(e)): ___ e. Other (specify): + ======Total local share (sum or 2 L· 2.e.): 441, 000. ( = 3S% of total cost, but no less than $35,000 (Sec. 19961(b)) F. Signatures 1. Person submitting Notice of Intent (contact person (Part A above)): "To the best of my ~owledge, the information in this Notice iS accurate and complete." 1 Signature: ~VJ~ Date: H~O 2. If the submitter is the libranan responsible for administering h"brary service to the area, provide the signature of the local policy-level general government official (e.g., city manager, mayor, admini- .· strator) of the jurisdiction that will own the building. H the submitter is the local general · government official, provide the signature of the h"brarian responsible for administering h"brary service to the area: "I am aware of this Notice of Intent, and recognire that it is not binding. I generally concur in the information provided and in the need for this proposed facility." Signature: ~ A ~ Date: / - IC/ Jf 0 Name: . !~11g J ~Title: Town Adm j o i strator · • For assistance with this form, contact Cy Silver, Fadlities Planning Consultant, Phone (916) 322- 0360; EMS OnTyme CLASS.CSLLDS; FAX (916) 323-1870; 1001 6th Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, California 95814-3324. (See accompanying Instructions, which lndude tat of Education Code. references.) mis FORM MUST BE FILED ON TIME TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PROPOSmON 85 FUNDS Page 2 or 2 ~- h.,.: ... I THE SAN ANSELMG LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD I' llO Turistead Avenue i San Anselmo! CA 94960. i I Jartuary 18, 1990 San Anselmo Council Members 1 Town Hall 1 San Anselmo CA 94960 Dear Council Members: At its regular meeting on January 17, 1990, the San Anselmo Library Advisory Board discussed its concern about providing adequate library service.in !view of the present condition of the library building. That idiscussion resulted in these rec ommendations which the Board asked me to forward to you: I I 1. That the building qe repaired to meet seismic safety standards as soon as possib]e. · I 2. That the first par~ of the Goltz--Ollinger proposal (Phase 1 which changes floor levels in the building) be.completed at the same time. I ' 3. That while the buil1ding is being repaired, as much library service as possible ~e provided at an alternate location, preferably in the downtown a;rea, and that staffing be continued at the present level. ] !· Your application for State fpnds from library construction bonds was approved unanimously. : . 1 Board members asked that I r~iterate our belief that the Library is an integral part of our c:ommini ty, that library service is of great importance to the peop~e bf San Anselmo, and that we will do all we can to ensure its ~ontinuance. ! I 1 ~oard, Edith Stu~an Copy to: Town Administrator Town Librarian · •· r.-.'"°r...L- ·--~ =-... --- ."""'/~Q"----- I 1 I I I II I I ' I- ;_ -l 1- --l I 0/ ol I- '- O/__..;....-l..ii--;·,1-. -· 1-d -z-,j ,_e":r I- -- -l I I- -- -r ~·!•I I- - -I l:l'fllO ·.\-4~.,oiS 0 @ L~ ~..,,..,,-#'.;~¢.4 MCl>O ;!l?!.~ -·-·_.q-'"~§r!~~:::_-...~}/: ·~~~~%;!>;;"';';;;;:~ TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO DEPARTMENT OF PUBUIC WORKS ! : TOWN COUNCil. STAFF REPORT For the meeting of: January 23, 1990 SUBJECT ! i Revision of employee parking lot in order to increase capacity I BACKGROUND There is a significant short fall of parking spaces available 'for Town employees in the Town's parking I . lot. This results in a number of employees having to hunt! around each day to find on street parking. On street parking with its time limits, creates inconvenience and on occasion, tickets for employees. Finally, when Town employees use on street spaces, fewer spaces are available 'for Town residents, customers and merchants thereby inconvenie~cing_them. l DISCUSSION Staff has developed a plan to accommodate more parking spaces within the existing employee parking lot Attached is a plan for your review. This plan does in..)olve the loss of a small amount of internal, low profile landscaping. The visual impact of this change should be small. The gain in number of parking spaces will be 5. The new spaces will be a signifiqmt benefit to the employees and the Town as a whole; The work will be performed by the Town str~t crew. The cost will be limited to the cost of materials (estimated to be $1,500), These costs can be paid for within the existing budget allocations. RECOMMENDATION That the Town Council review, comment and approve of the attach~ employee parking lot revisions. I i 3e. TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO ORDINANCE No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO REPEALING CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 4 OF THE SAN ANSELMO MUNICIPAL CODE CURRENTLY ENTITLED •soLICITORS AND PEDDLERS. AND ENACTING IN ITS PLACE A NEW CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 4 ENTITLED •cHARITABLE SOLICITATION• The San Anselmo Town Council does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Chapter 16 of Title 4 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code currently entitled "Solicitors and Peddlers" is hereby repealed, and there is hereby enacted in its place a new Chapter 16 of Title 4, entitled "Charitable Solicitation," which is to read as set forth in "Exhibit A," hereto attached and incorporated by reference. Section 2. The foregoing ordinance was read and introduced at a regular meeting of the San ~nselmo Town Council on , 1989, and was thereafter duly adopted--:,--~~~~--:-~~~~ at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on , 1990 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ANN WALSH ATTEST: Caroline Foster J -- -f -( r " i :EXHIBIT •A• ! I CHAPTER 16. IiceARITABLE SOLICITATION i Section 4-16.01 Purpose . I The purpose of this 1chapter is to regulate door-to-door charitable solicitation ~nd charitable solicitation con ducted on public streets) rights-of-way and other public property within the TownJ This chapter is not meant to preempt compliance by ch~ritable solicitors with or deemed to satisfy the requiremetjts governing charitable solicitation set forth irt the California Business and Professions Code. : i Section 4-16.02 Def~nitions i The following words :and phrases, shall, for purposes of this chapter, have the me'.aning ascribed to them by this section: (a) "Agent" shall ~ean a person who has authorization from a holder of a chari~able solicitation permit to solicit in the name of the permit; holder. I ( b) "Chari table" me!ans' and includes the words philanthropic, social serivice, welfare, benevolent, educational, religious, divic, fraternal, patriotic. :I . (c) "Charitable soLicitation" shall mean any request, plea, entreaty, demand, dr invitation to give money or property~ including the o~fer to sell any advertising space, book, card, magazine sub~cription, membership, merchandise, ticket of admission or si~ilar item in conriection with which: ~ ( 1) . Any appeal i:s made for charitable purposes; or I I (2) The name of ~ny charity is used or referred to in any such appeal a,s an inducement for making any such gift; or (3) Any statemen~ is made to the effect that the solicited money or p~operty or any part thereof will go to or be used for any charity or charitable purpose. I I ( d) "Charity" shall I include any non-profit organiza tion, trust or other perspn which solicits or obtains con tributions solicited fromi the public for charitable purposes or holds any assets for charitable purposes. Charitable purposes include but are not limited to the improvement and advancement of public saf~ty, education, religion, the - 1 - prevention of cruelty to children and animals, environmental protection, and other benevolent purpos~s. Charity shall include any non-prof it organization or trust exempt from taxation pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 23701 (d) or Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3). (e) "Chief of Police" shall mean the Chief of Police of the Town or his designee. (f) "Contribution" shall mean and include the words donations, moneyt pledges, alms, food, clothing, subscription, property, credit, financial assistance, or other things of value. (g) "Member" shall mean a person who belongs to an organization who is entitled to vote, elect officers of the organization or hold office. The term "member" shall not include those persons who are granted a membership solely for making a contribution as ~ result of the charitable contribution. (h) "Person" shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock organization, church, religious sect, religious denomination, society, organization, or league and shall include any agent, trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof. (i) "Political Fundraising and Canvassing" shall mean going in and upon private residences within the Town for the purpose of discussing and enlisting resident support. on · political matters such as, but not limited to, the statutory or regulatory authority of local, state or national governments, enactment or repeal of legislation and election of candidates to off ice. Political fundraising and canvassing activities include but are not limited to: door-to-door soliciting of financial contributions in support of a political candidate's or organization's political activities: circulation of petition(s) for resident signatures(s), requesting resident votes in favor or opposition to ballot measures and candidates: enlisting residents to vote, write letters, march or otherwise express their opinions on political matters. (j) "Public Agency" shall mean the United Stat~s, State of California, any city or town, county, city and county, district, municipal or public corporation or any department, agency or instrumentality thereof. - 2 - (k) "Residential Dwelling" shall mean a building designed for or occupied by one or more families as a residence including singl~ family residences, duplexes, and apartments. l · . Section 4-16.03 Perni~t Required for Charitable Solicitation It shall be unlawful! for any person to enga~e in door-to-door charitable s9licitation at or upon residential dwellings or non-resident~al buildings within-the Town, or to engage in charitable sblicitation in Town parks or other Town property, on public ~idewalks, and other rights-of-way without first obtaining a charitable solicitation permit from the Chief of Police.; This requirement shall not apply to activities specifically excepted by Sections 4-16.04 and 4-16.05 of this Code. 1 · I ! Section 4-16.04 Perm~t Exemption for Political Fund-Raising and Canvassing I I (a) The permit requ~rements of this chapter shall not apply to political fund-raising and canvassing and no prior review or approval by the! Chief of Police is required for a person to engage in those! activities. An organization sponsoring political fundT-raising and canvassing need not have tax exempt status unaer state or federal law in order for its activities to be exempt from permit requirements under this' chapter. I (b) In the event that a dispute arises between the Chief of Police and a person planning to conduct a solicitation as to whether such activity falls within t.he permit exemption provided[ in subsection (a) of this section, the person shall have the! right of appeal to the Town Administrator. Said appeal shall be in writing and shall describe the planned activities, the sponsor of the acti vities, and any other evi~ence of the proposed activity's political character. The! Town Administrator shall determine whether the proposed soli¢itation is exempt from permit requirement under subsection (a) of this section within three business days after the filing of a complete appeal. I . I Section 4-16.05 Othec Permit Exemptions I (a) The permit requ~rements of this chapter shall also not apply to· ·i i (1) Charitble so[icitation by public agencies. (2) Solicitation~ limited to recruiting for volunteer services. '. - 3 - (3) Any person organized and operated wholly or or partly for nonprofit purposes, if the solicitation by such person is conducted only among the members thereof by other members or officers, voluntarily and without renumeration for making such solicitation, or if the solicitation is in the form of collections or contributions taken or made at the regular assemblies or services of any such person. (4) Persons under the age of 18 soliciting for their school or for a non-prof it organization on a voluntary basis. (b) In the event a dispute arises between the Chief of Police and a person planning to conduct a solicitation as to whether such activity falls within one of permit exemptions provided in subsection (a) of this section, the person shall have a right to appeal to the Town Administrator. Such appeal shall be in writing, shall describe the proposed solicitation activities, the sponsor of the activities, and any other evidence that the proposed activities are exempt under subsection (a) of this section. The Town Adminis trator shall determine whether the proposed solicitation is exempt within three business days after the filing of a complete appeal. Section 4-16.06 Contents of Permit Application An application under penalty of perjury for a charitable solicitation permit shall be filed with the Chief of Police which shall contain the following information: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the person completing the application form. (b) The name, address, ~hone number and purpose of the charitable organization. (c) The name, address and telephone number of a responsible person in the charitable organization to contact. (d) Whether the applicant organization has tax-exempt status under federal and state law. If the applicant claims to be a tax-exempt organization the applicant shall provide the Chief of Police with a letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service and/or a letter of good standing from the State Franchise Tax Board demonstrating the applicant's tax exempt status. (e) The information required by California Business and Professions Code Section 17510.3 (governing disclosure requirements for solicitation as amended from time to time) - 4 - with a copy of the card or brochure required thereunder for distribution to the prosp~ctive charitable donor or purchaser. i (f) Such supplemental information requested by the Chief of Police as to the! planned dates and location(s) within the Town for the charitable solicitation and number and identify of agents participating in the charitable solicitation. The Chief bf Police may require that such information be updated during the year the permit is in force if changes occur subsequent to filing of the application in the planned dates and locations for the charitable solicitation. [ · i Section 4-16.07 Permit The Chief of Police shall issue the charitable solicitation permit withi~ five business days after receipt of the application. The permit will be good for one year from the date of its issu~nce. Such permit shall extend to the applicant and all agents thereof. Any person acting or claiming to act, or operate, under or by virtue of any permit issued pursuant to: this chapter, shall upon request of the Chief of Police, exhibit to him such permit, or inform him of the number ~nd date of issuance thereof, or alternatively if such person is an agent of the permit holder, he shall exhibit evidence of such agency. The permit shall be non-t.ransrerable. Section 4-16.08 Permit Renewal i The charitable solicitation permit can be renewed annually by filing an application under perialty of perjury updating information provided to the Chief of Police in the original application, inc+uding updated letter of determi nation and/or letter of g6od standing where the organization is tax-exempt. i l Section 4.16.09 Manner. l of Solicitation (a) It shall be unlawful to affix any object to any member of the public withbut first receiving express perm1ss1on• • thereof. I I (b) Upon request ofiany person contacted, .the charitable solicitor shall provide their name and a copy of the permit issued under this chapter. I (c) It shall be unlawful for a charitable solicitor to misrepresent their identity or the identity of the organization or other person conducting the charitable solicitation for which he: or she is an agent. I I (d) It shall be unl~wful to misrepresent that the charitable solicitation p~rmit issued under this-chapter is an endorsement by the Town, or any department or employee thereof of the charitable I solicitation. i I I - 5 - _,;:;. • (e) It shall be unlawful to refuse to leave a residential dwelling after being requested to do so by its occupant(s). Section 4.16.10 Prohibition by Sign (a) No charitable solicitor shall contact or attempt to contact in person the occupant(s) of any residential dewlling within the Town where there is posted at the front of the dwelling, in letters not less than one inch in height and clearly visible from the normal entryway to such dwelling a sign prohibiting soliciting or peddling and soliciting. (b) No charitable solictor shall attempt to contact in person the occupant(s) of any wholesale or retail business premises within the Town where there is posted at all entrances thereto, in letters not less than one inch in height and clearly visible to persons a sign or placard prohibiting soliciting or peddling and soliciting. Section 4.16.11 Fund-Raising as a Business An organization in the business of fund-raising (seeking a profit and paying its solicitors), even if engaged by a nonprofit organization, shall be considered a "Business" and must comply with Title 6 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code. If such an organization is soliciting on behalf of a non-profit Organization, the non-prof it organization shall obtain a permit pursuant to Section 4-16.07. Section 4-16.12 Violations A violation of any provision of the chapter shall constitute either ~n infraction or a misdemeanor. - 6 - TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO TOWN COUNCIL MEMORANDUM January 19, 1990 For the meeting of January 23, 1990 TO: Town Council FROM: Beth Pollard, Administrative Assistant RE: ROBSON-HARRINGTON HOUSE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: EXPIRATION OF TERM Recommendation Announce expiration of term on the Board of Directors, and direct staff to publicize and receive applications for appointment to bring back to Council. Background The Town Council appoints four of the seven members of the Robson-Harrington House Association Board of Directors to four-year terms. The other three members are appointed by the Board. The term of one of the Council appointees, Richard Tracy, will expire February 25. Mr. Tracy is being asked to inform staff whether he is interested in seeking reappointment. TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Staff Report January 19, 1990 TO: Town Council FROM: Jean A. Camuglia, Town Administrator SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR FUNDING-CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN Recommendation That Council defer the request until consideration of the 1990-91 budget. Background In December, 1989, Mayor Ann Walsh received a letter from Dorothy Hughes, representing the Campaign for a Healthier Community for Children, which is a project of the Mental Health Association of Marin, and is based in the Town of San Anselmo. For the past several years, the Campaign has sponsored an after-school drop-in program at the Robson-Harrington House for elementary age children. The "Robson Stop By" has been supported by foundation funding, and donations from the Ross Valley Rotary, Wesramerica Bank and the Marin Independent-Journal. In addition, the Town of San Anselmo has been donating the use of the Robson-Harrington House-a non-financial donation-but nonetheless a contribution of value. At the Mayor's request, I responded to Ms. Hughes' letter. Additionally, the Mayor requested that I place the request on the Council agenda for further discussion. Analysis Staff finds itself in the difficult position of recommending that this request not be approved at the present time due to lack of budgeted funds. We feel that the Robson Stop Town Council Meeting . January 23, 1990 Pagel ~,- j4 ... By iS a program valued by the comrm.~nity, yet our contribution can only continue to be the . non-monetary use of the Robson-Harrington House. As a point of infonnation, the Town. through the Parks and Recreation ~ent, once offered after-school drop-in programs for children, but discontinu~ them because they were not self-supporting. I I I . Staff recommends that Council defer the request until the 1990-91 budget process, at which I time the decision to provide funding can be considered along with the rest of the Town's budget allocations. One possible apprhach to consider would be for Council to set aside a. small fund as part of next year's budget to be used during the year when special financial requests are made of the Council. In dping so, Council could set criteria for consideration of the requests to make certain that all the requests are subject to a fair and equitable process. I . Alternatives I 1. Refuse consideration of the reques~. 2. Approve the request for $2,000 anp appropriate the money from the Contingency Fund (Current balance: $14,264). · Respectfully submitted, ~·.~ Town Administrator cc: Dorothy Hughes, Campaign for a ijeaithier CommWlity for Children Town Council Meeting January 23, 1990 Page2 CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHIER COM4UNITY FOR CHILDREN (a project of the mental health assoc. of marin) 1000 Sir Francis Drake, #10, San Anselmo, Ca. 94960 (415) 456-7693 December 13, 1989 Ann Walsh, Mayor Town of San Asnelmo PO Box 726 San Anselmo, Ca. 94960 Dear Ann: We are writing to ask if the Town would contribute $2,000 to the Robson Stop-By. The foundations that funded the Stop-By last year have not renewed their commitment. We have been operating on funds from the Ross Valley Rotary, Westamerica Bank, and the Independent Journal. These funds will be expended by January, and we will be forced to close the doors of Robson House to San Anselmo latchkey children who depend on the Robson Stop-By as a place to go after school Monday through Thursday. The program is a great success. The children love it. We have wonderful volunteers who care deeply about the children, help them with homework, play table and outdoor games, do children's drama, dance, and more. We know you will give serious consideration to this urgent request. There is ample evidence that young children flourish when they receive the attention of caring adults as they do at Robson. Thank you for your support. We have enclosed the one-year budget for the Stop-By. Sincerely, ~~\-~ ~~~ Dorothy A. Hughes and Kate Hacker DAH:dd encl. ROBSON STOP-BY AFTER SCHOOL PROG~ I One-Year Budget i (September 1989 - June 1990) Stop-By Coordinator $ 3,550 (142 days @ $25 per day) Worker's Compensation ins. 88 Start-up supplies 100 Snacks and Supplies 250 (10 months @ $25 per mo) Total: $.3,980 _ Ann Walsh /~ Town Council Mayor Town of San Anselmo ~ (415) 258-4600 525 San Anselmo Avenue Paul Chignell Vice-Mayor San Anselmo, California 9496o Administration (415) 258-4600 .December 28, 1989 Maria Zaharoff Councilmember Finance - Treasurer (415) 258-4678 · John Colteaux Volunteer Program Councilmember (415) 258-4676 John Sharp Councilmember Dorothy A. Hughes Kate Hacker Campaign for a Healthier Community for Children 1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., #10 San Anselmo, CA 94960 Dear Dorothy and Kate, Thank you for your letter of December 13, 1989 requesting support for and funding of the Robson Stop-By program. I have referred your letter and proposed·budget to staff for review and recommendations. Unfortunately, it will not be possible for us to act upon your request by January 1, 1990, but I have asked staff to get back to me as quickly as possible with a status report. Please feel free to call me if questiom arise. Sincerely, Ann Walsh Mayor cc: Jean Carnuglia, Town Administrator What is Commµnity? Why Do We Need it? How Can W~ ~ebuild Our Neighborhoods? I . Who's Mi!nding the Children? I • Where Hav~ the Old Folks Gone? ! ·What is the CAMPAIGN F;OR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN? I If these qu~stions interest you, read on! I . The Campaign For fl Healthier dommunity For Children is a campaign to rebuild community and to brinQ us together in more caring ways. I The disintegration of communityi with the loss of the extended family, neighborliness, and support sxstems and services manifests itself in the disintegration of the nuclear family. Teenage suicide and pregnancy, drug and alcohol abus~, childiabuse and child neglect are all tragic symptoms of a social system iri disarray. ! AT THE SAME TIME, PEOPLE ARE SEARCHING FOR COMMUNITY ... FOR WAYS TO RESTRUCTURE FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. l Our guiding principle is: MORE CARING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PEOPLE MORE CARING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE PLANET I * * * * * * Through the Campaign, we . assist people, young and old, in creating families of friends .· . and neighbors encourage (and provide ways for) people to take responsibility I for all the community's children give more support to par~nts help older people retain! their important place iri the community re-establish significant roles for children and youth in the daily life of the community work to build partnerships among all people I i Campaign COUNCILS, composed df adults and children, are developed to plan and carry out projects which meet their visions of a happy,healthy community. Projects include !social, cultural and recreational activities as well as "Stop-Bys" for chiildren after school and cafes for middle and high school students. i I WE WORK TO RELATE TO EACH OTHER IN MORE POSITIVE WAYS WE NOTE HOW OUR PHYSICAU ENVIRONMENT -- HOUSING, TRANSIT, LAND USE -- AFFECTS OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER ! WE SEEK NEW WAYS OF THINKING, SEEING, ACTING AND MOVING MORE RESPONSIBLY -- NOTING INTERDEPENDENCIES, MOVING TOWARD ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, HARMONY, PEACE ... ! The Campaign is an inclusive I movement: people of different ages, and cultures come together in wa~s that give honor, trust and !espect to . individuals within the community. CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN The Purpose Of The Campaign Is To rebuild community, renewing social and political commitment, in order to develop a more cohesive and positive society. This intergenerational Campaign focuses on children, because the healthful development of children to their full potential is essential to the vibrant well-being of society and the future of the world. Specific Objectives: .... Encourage more adults to take responsibility for children . .... Provide more support for parents in raising their children . .... Help older people retain their important place in the community . .... Foster celebrations/rituals for continuity and for transmitting our value system . .... Promote the intermingling of different generations and cultures in order to learn from and understand each other . .... Develop indigenous leadership in young children as well as adults. (Skills in leadership must be developed and nurtured so that leader ship in each community is a shared responsibility.) .... Develop partnerships through practi~ing cooperation, respect and trust. Activities: Campaign Councils, composed of adults and children, are established to plan and carry out projects which bring the community closer to their vision of a happy, healthy place to live. Council members take a look at what the community offers, and what is missing and try to restructure neighborhoods and communities in modes that respond to real human need -- the need for love, support, cooperation, partnerships, afford able housing. Projects include family film festivals, concerts, talent shows, parades, pot lucks, planning meetings, community meetings, town picnics, children's theater, holiday parties, caroling, and environmental projects. Efforts are being made to establish co-housing, mother's clubs, youth cafes, apprenticeships to bus inesses and town/city government for school community service credit, neigh borhood support groups, scholarships for programs after school and during summer vacation. MENTAL H,EAL., TH ASSOCIATION OF MARIN -· I I A Twenty Year Overv iew of Community Action and Education 1 I I In 1970 .•. a group of concerned parents came to the Association for help, parents of young people who had severe mental pr emotional problems. They knew their children needed compassionate residential treatment. And they knew ,such trea.tment was unavailable .. The Association working with parents established Buckelew Farms (now Buckelew Houses) and a whole network of residential care facilities, including Marin Lodge and Avanti Houses. I · · -- i In 1971 ... the Mental Health Association secured funds, developed a board of directors, and recruited volunteers to start; the Marin Suicide Prevention Center. The Center has gone on to touch, and save, t~e lives of many of our neighbors. I In 1974 ... the Mental Health Association convened a child care.needs conference at the College of Marin:--The need f9r subsidized day care for low-income families was identified. The Association ~elped establish the Fairfax-San Anselmo Chidrens's Center, now a national model for child care. In 1977 ... "The Future As If People ~attered" with E. F. Schumacher was presented. This week-long conference explored( the future of our environment, housing, institutions, economics, and ed~cation. In 1979 ... Community Action Marin, Fairfax-San Anselmo Children's Center, and the Mental Health Association established Project Care for Children, which serves thousands of Marin families by linking them with child-related resources. , I I . . . In 1981 the Mental Health Association offer~d a w~ek-long conference, "Seeds of Violence," one effort of the Association[s education program to bring to the public new ideas and opportunities to learn about and take action on vital community issues. I I In 1982 the Mental Health Association sponsored a mental health client support group which became the Marin Network of Mental Health Clients. Since 1979, the Association has also contracted with Community Mental Health Services for the Patients' Rights Advocacy program, which provides a professional advocate for clients in all phases of the system. In 1984 ... the Mental Health Association, because of deep concern about drugs, child abuse, teenage suicide and other tragic symptoms of a society in trouble, launched the Campaign for~ Healthier Community for Children. The focus is on creating families of friends and neighbors thro~gh diverse activities, so that children have more adults taking responsibility ~or them, parents have more support in raising children, and older people are drawn into the life of the community. · In 1986 ... "Neighborhood Marin: Towanda Healthier Community" brought people together in a one-day conference to work on tcommon concerns. The issues included affordable housing, land use, transportation, child care, mental and physical( health . ... the Mental Health Association assisted the Network of Mental Health Clients in setting up the Errterprise Resource Center, which serves as a community center for self-help, support, and advocacy for current and former clients of the mental health system. ! I In 1988 ... the Board of Directors provides leadership in social action to attain quality servicesi'O'rmental health cliients and to increase public participation around local issues and concerns. ! In 1989 ... the Campaign for~ Healthi 1er Community for Children has established Campaign Councils in San Anselmo, Mill Valley, Santa Venetia, Fairfax, Marin City, and the Canal Area of San Rafael. The Campaign spearheads a movement to establish a Committee on Public Policy for; Families~ Children that will advocate for health and child care, housing, maternity leave, jobs, and equal pay for equal work as human rights. 1 1 1990 ... the Mental Health Associa·~ ion holds its 16th Annual Auction & Party on March 17th. The Campa:rgn;-with Parent Suppprt Project, establishes Marin FamTi:yAction, a local arm of a statewide advocacy program. I ! Mental Health Association of Marin 415-456-7693 1000 Sir Francis Drake, Room 10 San Anselmo, CA 94960 12/89 Al2 •Wednesday, March 8, 1989 Marin Independent Journal_ OPINION EDITORIALS It all starts with children ·F SOCIOLOGISTS co"1ld step back from the now and pinpoint the one social movement that distinguishes life in the I late 20th century from life 100 years ago, the difference very well might be the de-em- phasis of community. . Children, adults and older people lived to gether. Each performed a task in the com munity. Each was valued..Asa·result, each had a stake in social order. . .. · These conditions don't exist today, result ing in much harmful fallout: drug and sexual abuse, crime, homelessness, child abuse and child neglect.. The Mental Health Association of Marin has for years attempted to reverse this trend with its Campaign for a Healthier Communi ty for Children, which seeks to build commu nity and bring people together in more car ing ways. At the heart of the campaign is the con cept of neighborliness, the caring that comes when people support one another. To make this campaign and other activi ties possible, the Mental Health Association of Marin holds its major fund-raising event at this time of year - the annual auction and party scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Marin Center Exhibition Hall. For information, call the association at 456-7693. . Despite its name, the Campaign for a Healthier Community for Children engages all age groups, teaching them that only through working together can we move to ward balance; harmony and peace.• TIJWN OF SAN ANSELMO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 8 PLANNING TOWN COUNCIL ACTION MEMO For the Meetinq of Januar~ 23, 1990 'Subject: AMendMents to Title 9 of the San AnselMo Municipal Code. Adoption of the 1988 UniforM Building Code, UniforM Mechanical Code, UniforM PluMbing Code, UniforM Housing Code, UniforM Solar Energ~ Code, and UniforM SwiMMing Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code. Discussj.on: During the DeceMber 12, 1989 Town Counci) Meeting the proposed ordinance adopting the latest building codes with local aMendMents was introd•.•ced+ One local aMendMent was introduced at the DeceMber 12 Meeting. The proposed aMendMent related to additional fire protection requireMents for truss asseMblies. In order for the Town to adopt an~.local aMendMents it Must find that there are cliMatological, environMental or geological conditions within the Town which require special provisions for adequate fire suppression. Staff believes that the Council can Make these findings on the following basis: 1> The cliMate of the area is such that there are frequent droughts and long, hot, dr~ SUMMers which present a severe fire danger. 2) The topograph~ of the Town is such that Much of the Town is located in hillside areas. These areas often have inadequate or substandard roadwa~ access which hinders firefighting and often lack adequate water pressure for fire suppression. The proposed ordinance has been reviewed and approved b~ the Town Attorne~ and is now read~ for final adoption+ RecOMMendations: 1) Hold the second public hearing for the adoption of the proposed ordinancet and entertain COMMents froM the general p1.1bl ic. 2) Make the ~equired findings for inclusion of the proposed aMendMent relating to fire protection of truss asseMblies. 3) Adopt the proposed ordinance. 1 TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO I ORDINANCE NO. ! ·~~- 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14 AND lS OF TITLE 9 OF THE SAN ANSELMO MUNICIPAL c6DE REGULATING 1HE ERECTION, CONS'IRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERNATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL AND CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL AND I MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES, ADOPTING TiiE 1988 EDmONS OF THE UNIFORM B\JILDING CODE, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, TiiE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE AND THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL SPA AND HOT TUB CODE. SECTION I. i Chapter 1, Article 1, Building Code is hereby amended as follows: Section 9-1.101 is amended tb read as follows: Section 9-1.101 ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDmON. I . The Uniform Building Cod~, 1988 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference thereto, subject to any amendments, deletions, or additions thereto as set forth in this ~hapter. I Section 9-1.102 is amended tp read as follows: Section 9-1.102 AMENDMENTS: SECTION 103: SCOPE. Section 103 of said Building ~e is amended by adding the following thereto: Included as part of this Cod~ are Appendix Chapters 1, 11, 12, 23, 3S, 38, 49, SS, 51 and 70. I , l New Section 9-1.116 is added as follo\vs: 1 Section 9-1.116 AMENDMENTS: Section 4303: PROTECTION OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS • I Section 4303 subparagraph (b )8 of sa1id Building Code is amended to read as follows: I I Section 4303 (b)S: Truss Protection. 1 When trusses are used as a~l or part of the structural ·frame said trusses shall be protected with 1 hour minimum fire resistive cbnstruction or as specified in Table No. 17-A, whichever is more restrictive. . Such protection may b~ provided by fire resistive materials enclosing the entire truss assembly on all sides for its entire length and height The required thickness and construction of fire resistive assemblies enclosing trusse~ shall be based upon results of full scale tests or combinations of tests on truss components or uRon calculations based upon such tests which satisfactorily demonstrate that the assembly has th:e required fire resistance. I SECTION II Chapter 6, Article l, Uniform Plumb'.ing Code, is hereby amended as follows: · Section 9-6.101 is amended to read as.follows: Section 9-6.101 ADOPTION OF nffi UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1988 EDmON. The Uniform Plumbing ~e, 1988 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing, and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference thereto, subject to the amendments, deletions, or additions thereto set fonh in this chapter. Section 9.6.102 is amended tp read as follows: Section 9-6.102 MA1ERI.A1L AND PROPERTY STANDARDS. The 1988 Edition of the Plumbing Materials Standards, published by the International Association of · Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference thereto, subject to amendments, · deletions, or additions, or additions thereto set fonh in this chapter. SEcnONIII Chapter 10, Uniform Mechanical Code, is hereby amended as follows: Section 9-10.01 is amended to read as follows: Section 9-10.01 ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1988 EDmON. The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference thereto, subject to the amendments, deletions, or additions thereto set forth in this chapter. SECTION IV Chapter 11, Uniform Housing Code, is hereby amended as follows: Section 9-11.01 is amended to read as follows: Section 9-11.01 ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1988EDITION. The Uniform Housing Code, 1988 Edition, published by lhe International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference thereto, subject to any amendments, deletions, or additions thereto set forth in this chapter. SEcnONV Chapter 13, Uniform Solar Energy Code is hereby amended as follows: Section 9-13.01 is amended to read as follows: Section 9-13.01 ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, 1988 EDmON. The Uniform Solar Energy Code, 1988 Edition, published by the I.Dternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference thereto, subject to the amendments, deletions, or additions thereto set forth in this chapter. SEcnONVI Chapter 14, Accumulative Supplement to the Uniform Codes, is hereby amended as follows: Section 9-14.01 is amended to read as follows: Section 9-14.01 ADOPTION OF THE 1989 ACCUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENT TO Tiffi UNIFORM CODE AND STANDARDS. The 1989 Accumulative Supplement, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference thereto, excepting therefrom the Uniform Fire Code. SEcnONVII If any portion of this Ordinance or its application is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, sections or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end any phrase, section, sentence, or word is declared to be severable. i I I The foregoing ordinance was introdu~ted at a- re~lar meeting of the San Anselmo Town Council held on the 12th day of December, 1989, and thereafter duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the San Anselmo Town Council held pn the 23th day of January 1990, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ANN WALSH, MAYOR ATTEST: CAROLINE FOSTER, TOWN CLEJU< • j BPC:ubc1988 I !. .. PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) ·This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO ...... ...... .. .~ ...... ······· ...... ··································· ...... ······································ STA TE OF CALIFORNIA County of Marin Proof of Publication of TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County NOTICE OF l PUBLIC HEAJ.ING aforesaid: I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to ! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1 pursuant to the Government or interested in the above matter. I am the principai clerk of the Code o! the State o! California printer of the MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL, a newspa that the Town or San Anselmo 1will bold a public: hearing to per of general circulation, printed and published daily in the Jconsider adoption o! an onfi· County of Marin, and which newspaper has been adjudged a nance amending Chapters l, 6, I10, ll, 13, H. and 15 o! Title 9 of newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the the San Anselmo Municipal Code regulating the erection, County of Marin, State of California, under date of FEBRUARY construction, enlargement, al 7, 1955, CASE NUMBER 25568; that the notice, of which the teration, repair, moving remov· !·al and convenion o! buildinp annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpa and structures and maintenance. reil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said of electrical and mechanical . equipment, systems and appli- newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following ances...... dates, to-wit: The proposed ordinance will adopt ·the 1988 editions o! the December 29 Uniform Building Code, Uni· form Mechanical Code, Uni· ...... form Plumbing Code, 'Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Solar ... ················ ...... - ...... ················ : Energy" Code, and the Uniform · Swimming Pool, Spa and Bot Tub Code. A local amendment to ·the all in the year 19 __8_9 ' 1988 Uniform Building Code j will be considered which will re- 1 quire additional fire resistive protection !or certain truss as· semblies. The proposed amend ment will apply to Section 4303 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjwy that the foregoing is b(8) o! the abovementioned true and correct. code. This is the second Public Hearing on the above .matter ' will be beld on Tuesday, Janu ary 9, 1989, at 8:00 P.M. OD the ...Y.&~~~ ...... Town Hall ·Council Chambers, 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Signature Anselmo, California. It is antici· T Ciccotti pated that the proposed onfi· nance will be adopted at this meeting. .. . All interested persons are welcome to attend the Public . 29th December 89 Hearing. A draft copy of ·tbe Dated th1s ...... day of.... -········---·····-19-·-·-- proposed ordinance is available : for ·review in the Public Wortii I Department If a matter de : ICribed above is challenged 'bl. . c:oart, you may be limited,ID ·~~~':tie~: . lie Hearin& described in t1111 no- .. tice, or in wriltell couespaa- ; dence delivered at, or prior lo, the above referenced Public Hearing (Government Code Sec- PROOF OF PUBLICATION tion 65009). .. · /I/ CAROLINE FOSTER, · To'll'llClert Dated: Dettmber 26, 11189 No. 3330 Dec. 29, 1989 January 19, 1990 TO: TOWN COUNCIL FROM: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING FOR: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 1990 SUBJECT: UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Council discussion. 2. Receive and file. BACK.GROUND: In 1984, the State Legislature revised the schedules for the updating of General Plan Housing Elements for all counties and cities. As mandated by the Legislature, all counties and cities within the regional jurisdiction of the Association, of Bay Area Governments, including the Town of, San Anselmo, must complete updates of their Housing Elements no later than July 1, 1990. DISCUSSION: The mandates imposed by the State for the updating of Housing Elements stems, from the State's ongoing efforts to ensure that all counties and cities fairly participate in the provision of adequate housing for all people of the State, with particular emphasis focused on lower income and special needs people. The legislated, mandates regarding the contents of Housing Elements, as well as the process for the development and adoption of Housing Elements, have not changed significantly during recent years. The one exception to this being the added emphasis placed on provisions for the homeless. The most publicized and significant shift in emphasis during the current round of Housing Element updates is the added_ importance to the review, and in essence, approval, of all local Housing Elements by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The increased significance of HCD' s role in the update of local Housing Elements is two-fold. First, there is _an effort by the State, through HCD, to move local jurisdictions away from a perceived passive position with regard to the provision of adequate housing and toward an active role in the promotion and development of adequate housing. Secondly, there is the prospect, and possibly some existing, linkage of State funding to adeqµate Housing Elements. During the last legislative session at least one bill was introduced, but failed, which linked the distribution of Housing and Community Development Block Grant funds to those local jurisdictions having, in the opinion of HCD, adequate Housing Elements. It is generally expected that similar legislation will be considered during the current session. There is also the prospect that the State will attempt to establish non-housing related economic January 19, 1990 Town Council Page 2 sanctions against local juri~dictions found to have inadequate Housing Elements. One such linkage may already exist for a city in the East Bay with respect to the receipt of State (tr~nsportation and roadway monies. CURRENT STAFF EFFORT: At this writing staff is reviewing the specific requirements mandated by the Legislature with regard to the tontent and process of Housing Element updates as well as the State's and HCD;' s uncodified policies with regard to Housing Elements. The thrust of sta!ff' s review is focused toward developing a proposed work program which wohld guide development of an adequate Housing Element update which satisfies; both the Town's goals with respect to the provision of adequate housing and the legislated mandates. As part of that effort staff will evaluate the I various professional and financial resources available to the Town with resp~ct to developing the Housing Element update by July 1, 1990. ! I I It is staff's intent to repor;tI to the Town Council at their meeting of February 13, 1990, the findings fof the current effort along with a recommended work program for the developm~nt of an update to the Town Is General Plan Housing Element. Report prepared by: Assistant Director of Planning DA:da TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM January 18, 1990 For the meeting of January 23, 1990 TO: Town Council FROM: Beth Pollard, Administrative Assistant RE: BOARD OF REVIEW APPOINTMENTS (2 SEATS) Recommendation Council action is requested on placing names in nomination, making appointment(s), and/or directing staff to schedule interviews. Background One of the seats on the Board of Review is vacant, and the term of Stanley Burford has expired, The vacancy and expiration have been posted and publicized since the Council meeting of October 25. Mr. Burford has informed me he is interested in seeking reappointment. Applications have also been received from two Town residents, and are attached. The Board of Review is composed of five members appointed to six-year terms. The requirements for membership are Town residency and a reputation for impartiality. No member may be a Town employee or associated with an organization representing Town the Town employees. One member shall have been nominated by an organization or organizations representing the Town employees; the member currently serving in that capacity is Dan Goltz. Attachments: Board of Review roster Applications 7a._' . .. . · ...... BOARD OF REVIEW Dan Goltz ...•...•.•••..• 12/90 Stanley G. Burford ••..•. 12/89 · Pieter Toal .....••.•.... 12/91 Barbara Verkozen •.•••.•• 12/90: Vacancy : APPLIC.\t'IO'M FOR. APPO~ TO A. S.\N. ANSc:L..V.O ·BOARD/COMMISS!ON/COMMI!TE:: TO:· Please cottSicier this as an application far appointment ta a term/balance of ter:ii an the Sa.a Anselmo Board of Review Boarci/Comm.issiou)Committee Reasons for interest and qualifications: I have been a resident of $an Ansetmo for the past four ·years and .. my primary interest in this vacancy is to provide service to San Anselmo and the community.in general. I have extensive public sector experience in h11man res01irces as a Personnel Manager, a supervisor of recruitment, labor relations, and employee relations staffs. Also, I have been the management representative in ·. labor relations hearings and disciplinary actions appeals cases'. Currently I am the Social Security Administration Di~~rict Manager for Marin County. My current volunteer experience involves the United Way where I am . . a Resource Management Team Leader (we.review and advise agencies on management issues) , and a member of the United Way Agency Relations Committee . I teach at Golden G!ite·university in San Francisco in .. · the Graduate School of ~u~t±r Administration. maT be interested in Ocher !oards/Comm.issi~/C ccees au va1cn you ·1 . serving if nae a~poinced co chi.s seac? I am interested and open to suggestions. Bame _..,G.-a•:-':-""~-:;;.;.:-:-n-o-~ Address San Anselmo, CA 94960 459-2779 (H) Telep hon•------...... :- 499-8850 (W) ' . i AP!'LICATIOH FOR. APPO~ 'I:O. A S.AN .ANSEL.'!O . ·iBOABD/COMMISSION /COMMIT!n: TO:· SAN ANSCL".O toW COUNCIL Please consider this ~ au application for appointment to a i Board of Review cerm/"balaac:• of taa o~ the San Anselmo ----..---..,...---.-.---- Board/Comm.issiou/Committee Reasous for interest and qualifications: i i. . . .I have lived in San Anselmo since June 1951. I have served as a poli.ce officer withispecial emphasis in Juvenile and Motorcycle I. I duties. During my tiID.e with the San Anselmo police department from i I 1952 through 1957, I made many friends within our fine.community. I have served thtee terms with the Board of Reyjew. During my i 18 years on the Board~ I was inyoJyed jn several major cases I enjoyed ! the experience aod wmlJd like the bgnor of sru:ving again . r . . . Other Boards/Commissious/C0111111ittees ou vhich .you may be interested ia servi.Ilg if uoc appointed co thi.s seat? k~ I Address 95 Park Drive . I ! San Anselmo, Calif. 94960 . 415-453-2288 Telephone.__ ~-~~~-~~~-~ TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO TOWN COUNCIL MEMORANDUM January 19, 1990 For the meeting of January 23, 1990 TO: Town Council FROM: Beth Pollard, Administrative Assistant RE: SEMINARY GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Recommendation Provide staff with direction on nominations, appointments, and/or interviews with applicants to the Seminary General Plan Advisory Committee. Background The San Francisco Theological Seminary General Plan Advisory Committee is composed qf three members appointed by the Seminary and six members appointed by the Town Council. Of the six Council appointees, three are designated as "neighborhood nominees", and three as "Council nominees." The current Council appointees are: Neighborhood: Suzanne Brown Helene Robertson Council: Jack Olive 'V-aom'lay ~tA'e Un~L~ Vacancy The vacancies in the Council category have been publicized since April 25. In July, it was the consensus of the Council to retain a distinction between representatives of the neighborhood and the Town at-large, and not appoint residents of the Seminary neighborhood to the "Council nominee" category in an effort to have broad representation and balance on· the Committee. Applications have been received from three residents and are attached. One of the neighborhood appointees, Frankie Longfellow, has moved outside the neighborhood, and has expressed interest in continuing to be on the Committee. In the past, the Committee typically met quarterly to review and discuss the Seminary's General and Master Plans. There has been no regular meeting schedule during the processing phase of. the master plan. The Seminary has said it is expected that the Committee will meet again in the future. 7t-. ( I I . . APPLICATipN FOR APPOINTI!ENT '!O A SAN ANSEL.'iO ·BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE TO: . SAi.'f ANSELMO TO'WN COUNCIL I Please conside'r this as! an application for appointment to a I ~erm/balance of term. onl the San Anselmo ~clvt'~J iop.g-d ~ ~f :!imiccJ . ( . . Boar /Commission/Committ e Sr>.M..i.C\ciJ Reasons for interest an~ qualifications: I . ;; u~ ~ ~ a.At"-i r~~rl ~ ~4J O».J.. . ~ l. Ocher Boards/Commissiotis/Commictees on vhich you may be interested in serving if not ap~o:.tnc~~ to chis seac? Af\y ~ fl (\\l~:') Name . r!\0.5 0F'f\ t£fL Address ~b ME.Gld\~ Aue ~~ ~W.M.o Telephone 4~6- ~Sbl qs-&- g4'f{l.j -:. ' ... ~ ' -~ \ -.. . ~ ii' APPLICATION FOlt APPOIN'IMENT TO A SAN ANSELMO ·BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITrEE TO: · SAN ANSEL.'!O !OW COUNCIL _Please consider this as au application for appointment to a for interest and ~ualificatious: Ocher Boards/Commissious/Commiccees on ~hich you may b in seriring i~ not appointed co chis seat? Telephone f'~-c.5~~ 9'5~/Sm ( ... -. APPL ICAIION. FOR APPOntn!ENT TO A SAN ANSELMO I r!OARD/COMMISSION/COMMI!TEE I TO: · SAN ANSELMO TOW COUNCIL Reasons for interest and qualifications: i I Ocher Boards/Commissions/Co'!IJDlittees on vhich you may be interested in serving 1£ not a-ppointed to this seat? I . '-· ,._ \ .·~ -~-~ Marin County Planning Department Mark J. Riesenfeld, AICP, Director December 26, 1989 Jean Camuglia, Administrator Town of San Anselmo 525 San Anselmo Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960 Dear Ms. Camuglia: At . a meeting of the Countywide Plan Advisory Committee on December 7, the committee members discussed and endorsed in concept the enclosed proposal for a countywide planning agency which could be linked with a one cent sales tax measure Iiow being targeted for the November 1990 ballot. Before the committee meets again on February 8, 1990, the members would like each city council to review the proposal and provide comments, which will help the committee to revise the proposal. Major issues which need to be resolved include: • a formula for representation which takes into consideration the size of the jurisdiction and the need for all jurisdictions to be included, • a definition of countywide planning standards to be incorporated into each jurisdiction's general plan~ • a definition of "major project" to be referred to the countywide planning agency for a determination of consistency, · • the amount of local set aside in the transportation expenditure plan which would provide an adequate incentive for the jurisdictions to participate in the countywide planning process. If this proposal has not yet been scheduled for a city council meeting, I would appreciate your putting it on an agenda in January so that your city's representative on the Countywide Plan Adivsory Committee can report to the Committee on February 8. If you would like county planning staff to be present at a council meeting to answer questions or provide information, please let me know. Sincerely, ()71 A'.J,_, t,_,~-ttJ( Mark J. Riesenfeld Planning Director CAR/ CityMgr enclosure Civic Center, San Rafael, California 94903 ·Telephone (415) 499-6269 • FAX (415) 499-7880 8. MEMORANDUM MARIN COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: Countywide Plan Advisory Committee FROM: Marin County Planning Department Staff RE: Proposal for Countywide Planning Agency DATE: November 20, 1989 At its meeting on October 19, 1989, the Countywide Plan Advisory Committee (CWPAC) discussed administrative and legal issues related to countywide planning and growth management. At the end of the discussion, staff was asked to draft a proposal for an approach to countywide planning which covered the following points: 1. a formula for representation in a countywide agency, 2. a method for developing planning and development standards, 3. a process for review of general plans for consistency with standards and referral for revision if inconsistent, 4. a process for review of major projects for con5istency without infringi.D.g on local government authority, 5. liilkage between planning standards and eligibility for receiving sales tax funds for local projects. · FORMATION OF COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AGENCY Given the direction of the CWPAC, a Countywide Planning Agency should be formed. This agency should be involved with a broad range of planning issues including land use, transportation, open space, utility services and environmental resources. The major purpose of this agency should be to create and maintain a set of integrated planning policies for all of Marin County. A Countywide Planning Agency should be formed and should operate under the authority of a formal Joint Powers Agreement. The Joint Powers Agreement {JPA) would specify functions, duties and responsibilities of the agency and its members and would establish a formula for representation. REPRESENTATION All cities and towns and the county should be represented as full voting members. This would provide the necessary perspective for all jurisdictions which have the responsibility to develop, maintain and impfoment general plans. , -1- MJR/am:mar/Proposal All jurisdictlons now on. the CWPAtj should be represented. Decisions by a new agency.·.· could be based upon: l · ,,/ I • a majority vote of all jurisdicti~ns, or I • a major~ty vote of a selected grpup of jurisdictions, or I • a majority vote of the jurisdictions representing a majority of the population. ' With regard to the last alternative, ~even jurisdictions would constitute a majority of the jurisdictions and a majority of the population would be 115,927. The following examples give an. ide.a of how this dual majority vote could work: · I Exam2les of Dual Majorit~ Vote i I Jurisdiction Population Jurisdiction Population I ' Belvedere 2,325 Novato 47~521 Corte Madera . 8,633 San Rafael 46,427 7,498 93,948' Fairfax I Larkspur ll,3p3 Belvedere 2,325 San Anselmo 12,0p3 Ross 2,738 SausalitO 7,5~4 Fairfax 7,498 Ross 2, 7;38 Sausalito 7,584 Tiburon 8,359 Tiburon 8,359 Mill Valley 13,3,75 122,452 73,8178 San Rafael 46,427 120,3,05 . ' i Novato . 47,521 County 64,027' . San Rafael . 46A21 Mill Valley 13,375 County 64,027 Larkspur 11,363 157,975 San Anselmo 12,003 Belvedere 2,325 Corte Madera 8,633 Ross 2, 1i38 Fairfax 7,498 Fairfax 7,498. Belvedere 2,325 Sausalito 7?584 119,224 178,120 I . These examples show that at least: one of the three larger jurisdictions, the County, San Rafael, and Novato, would be ilee~ed· to achieve a passing vote, even if all the· smaller jurisdictions voted in favor of a particular issue. Two large ju.risdictions would need· the support of at least five small cities to achieve a passing vote. If the three . large jurisdictions. voted for an issue, the votes of at least four small cities would be needed for a vote to pass. The County would need the support of at least five small cities to' achieve a majority vote. This formula would allow. each jurisdiction to have representation on· the coun_tywide planning agep.cy board, would ensure that the · jurisdictions with the largest population would not be able to be outvoted by the small cities, and would give all the sm~ll cities an important role in the agency. This last alternative appears to be the most! equitable representation formula. . . I -2- MJR/am:mar/Proposal . . ... ESTABLISHING COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS A major task of the proposed Countywide Planning Agency should be to consider and establish countywide standards for planning and environmental protection. These standards should include policies for ridge and upland greenbelt protection, conservation of bayfront areas, provision of affordable housing, traffic levels of service, traffic mitigation fees and other issues of countywide significarice. A likely and recommended vehicle for establishing these standards is the Countywide Plan. REVIEW OF GENERAL PLANS BY COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AGENCY On a periodic basis, the Countywide Planning Agency should review general plans to determine consistency with established countywide standards. As part of this review, the agency should provide to each city or town a written analysis of consistency of each jurisdiction's plan. This analysis should include recommendations for amendments if necessary. REFERRAL OF MAJOR PROJECTS TO COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AGENCY Major Projects One of the principal purposes of the Agency would be review of major projects. The countywide planning agency would establish a definition for major projects to be referred to the agency for consistency with countywide planning standards. Definitions could be based on number of housing units, square feet of commerciaV industrial space, number of acres of land proposed for development, or other criteria decided by the agency. The agency could review examples of projects of various sizes and types to determine an appropriate threshold for review. Process Jurisdictions could submit projects early in the local review process to get a reading from the countywide planning agency on whether the project met standards and what would be needed in order for it to meet standards. The project applicant would then have some guidance as to how the project might need to be modified to meet countywide standards. The local jurisdiction would also have the option of submitting projects for review by the countywide planning agency at the end of the planning process when the project had complied with all local planning requirements. The countywide planning agency would provide the local jurisdiction with a written evaluation of the project's consistency with countywide standards. The local jurisdictions would not be obligated to approve or deny the project based on the agency's evaluation. LINKAGE WITH TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN The Transportation Authority has forwarded a proposed Transportation Expenditure Plan for a one cent tax to this committee for review and comment. This Plan calls for 18% of the proposed sales tax revenues or $62.5 million over twenty years to be set aside for use by the cities, towns and the County for local transportation projects. To receive this revenue, the local jurisdictions among other things must agree to participate in countywide planning and adopt traffic standards. Staff is suggesting that an incentive for participating in the proposed countywide planning agency could be created by making participation a precondition for eligibility to -3- MJR/am:mar/Proposal I . . receive funds designated for local set aside in the Transportation Expenditure Plan. In. addition, the amount of the set aside could be reconsidered if a· larger percentage would create a greater incentive to participate. . . I . . I . Conditions for Eligibility for Set Aside Funds Participation in countywide plannmg in the Transportation .Expenditure Plan could be redefined to include the following terms for eligibility to receive local set aside funds: • adoption of the joint power~ agreement establishing the countywide planning process. · ! . i • adoption of a local general pl~· consistent with the standards established by the countywide plannirig agency. i • submission of major projects ~or review by the co1Intywide planning agency and compliance with the agency's recommendation. i: I If a city or the County failed to meet any of these requirements, it could be denied the use of its share of the local set asid~ funds until it met the requirements. I I Possible Modification of Allocation i There could be more incentive for-sPme cities and towns to participate in the countywide planning process if the allocation were modified. The allocation could be modified to provide a total increase in local set aside or could provide for a minimum local set aside amount regardless of the population! of the jurisdiction. I STAFF RECOMMENDATION I Given the committee's direction, staff has endeavored to provide a structure for further discussion and decisions. Attachedi is a simple flow chart summarizing the points raised in this report. ' The committee shduld discuss this proposal and give staff direction for further work in developing a countywide planning program. Committee members may also wish to refer the proposal Ito city councils and the Board of Supervisors for comments. Staff will report on/ the committee's discussion to the Transportation Authority which meets on December 13. I I -4- MJR/am:mar/Proposal PROPOSAL FOR COUNTYWIDE PLANNING PROCESS Cities and County adopt joint powers agreement to form Countywide Planning Agency with representatives from all jurisdictions. ,. 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Civic Center San Rafael, CA 94903 Dear Committee Members: The Marin Group of the Sierra Club is encouraged by the outline of a countywide agency to deal with meaningful growth management as stated in the staff report for tonight's meeting. It appears to have basic elements for success; incentives for participation, uniform standards for general plans, and countywide involvement. The holding capacity of the county could be one of the issues to be dealt with in the countywide plan update. The Sierra Club is concerned about the long term consequences of the piecemeal plan ning that has been done historically. Each community must be in conformance with some countywide standards that look at the ability to meet the demands of growth, and not just limited to the issues mentioned, but inclusive of water resources, sewage capacity and air quality. We agree that it may be necessary to amend the transportation ex penditure plan to provide greater monetary reward for cities to participate. A disincentive for cities not conforming to coun tywide standards would be consideration of withholding funds for more than a year, depending upon the degree of non-conformance. We encourage your continued pursuit of a countywide agency along these lines. s trul~, ~~ n Stompe !Transportation Chair ,' MARIN CONSERVATION LEA°tUE A non-profit corporation founded in 1934 35 Mitchell Boulevard, Suite 11 San RafaP.I, CA 94903 Office telephone: 472-6.170 December 7, 1989 Past and Present ! I Angel Island Supervisor Gary ~iacomini, Chair Ml. Tamalpals Samuel Taylor Park Countywide Plan Advisory Committee Bollnas Lagoon/Kent !,-;land Marin Ci vi~ Center Stinson Beach Drakes Bay Beach San Rafael, CA! 94903 Tamales Bay Pt. Reyes National Seashore Dear Supervisor Giacomini and Committee Members: Richardson Bay Sanct11:11y I Cor tP. Mader a 1 idcland!; Strawbmry Tidelands The Marin Consirvation league is pleased with the direction taken Bothln Mmsh in the staff recommendation presented to you this evening. It Hcnrclt Marsh Th'l Northri 1 5 1 0 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RA FAE L, .~c A ·<:9 4 9 0 1 TEL.(4' 15)..,., 463-4887 October 17,. 1989 Supervisor Gary Giacomini, Chairman Countywide Plan Advisory Committee ivfarin County Planning· Departrr~2n t Marin Civic Center San Rafael, CA 94903 Dear Supervisor Giacomini: At its regular October meeting, the Board of Directors of the San Rafael Housing Corpora.tion discussed recent' proposals made by the Marin Conservation League regarding (1) coordinated grov.. ·th management, and (2) the study of additional land use alternatives in conjuncticn with t"ansportation planning for the Highway 101 Corridor. · As input to your Committee's deliberations regarding these hvo proposals, ·we are s~bmitting the follm-ving conclusions reached by our Board: i. The San Rafael Housing Corporation supports c0mprehensive pla1ming to promote a balance betv;een housi:ig and jobs and to ensure that infrastructure ir.1provements meet the needs of the countyvdde plan. 2. The comprehensive planning process must acknowledge that providing affordable housing is an important part of the solution to transportation problems in the Highway 101 Corridor. 3. Provision of affordable housing must be explored in studies of land use alternatives for transportation planning and as a priority in any growth management system. 4. We support a coordinated growth management policy which knits the plans and actions of the county and its cities· into an overall beneficial development pattern. Moreover, we recognize that continued discussions between Marin and Sonoma public officials and citizens are essential to promote movement toward . truly regional solutions to the land use and infrastructure issues affec;ting us all. Sincerely, cc: Directors, San Rafael Housing' Corporation ~!~ Marin Transportatfon Authority . Erwin L. Williams Marin County Board of Supervisors President Marin Conservation League