Tiburon, CA

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Tiburon Town Council will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of contracts for the Greenwood Beach Restoration Project and the Railroad Marsh Maintenance Project, as well as a $10,000 expenditure for the 2026 Diwali Celebration. The council will also hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Design Review Board approval for a fence and driveway at 10 Rowley Circle. Consent calendar items include the Tourism Business Improvement District assessment levy.

• Award contract to Goodfellow Bros. LLC for $468,983 for Greenwood Beach Restoration, with change orders up to 15%
• Award contract to McNabb Construction, Inc. for up to $274,743 for Railroad Marsh Maintenance, with change orders up to 10%
• Approve $10,000 expenditure for 2026 Diwali Celebration
• Public hearing on appeal of Design Review Board approval for fence, variances, and driveway at 10 Rowley Circle
• Adopt Resolution of Intent to Levy Assessments for Tourism Business Improvement District FY26-27

Planning Commission Meeting

The Tiburon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a new fitness facility at 1620 Tiburon Blvd. The commission will decide whether to approve the permit, which would allow a recreation and entertainment use in the Mixed Use zone. The meeting also includes time for public comment on non-agenda items and staff briefings.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-002 for a fitness facility at 1620 Tiburon Blvd
• Public hearing on the proposed fitness facility
• Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom

Design Review Board Meeting

The Tiburon Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on a continued application for a new fence and retaining wall at 85 Geldert Drive, including a variance request for a portion of the fence to exceed the maximum height. The board will also consider adopting minutes from two prior meetings. Public comment is invited in person or via Zoom.

• Public hearing on new 6-foot fence atop retaining wall at 85 Geldert Drive, with variance for a 7-foot section (File Nos. DR2025-049, VAR2025-014)
• Variance request for fence height exceeding 6-foot maximum in setback
• Adoption of Design Review Board minutes for June 18, 2026 meeting
• Adoption of Design Review Board minutes for July 16, 2026 meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider adopting a sidewalk dining program, hear three appeals of a Design Review Board approval for a home remodel at 700 Hawthorne Drive, and vote on a $195,000 contract for accounting services. The agenda also includes a public hearing on solar permit fees and a closed session on potential litigation.

• Adopt amendments to establish a sidewalk dining program (Municipal Code Chapters 16, 19, and new 19B)
• Three appeals of Design Review Board approval for a 794 sq ft addition and fence variances at 700 Hawthorne Drive
• Public hearing to update photovoltaic energy system permit fees in the Community Development Fee Schedule
• Professional Services Agreement with Rogers Anderson Malody & Scott, LLP for up to $195,000 for accounting services
• Closed session on anticipated litigation and existing case Accountable Tiburon, Inc. vs. Southern Marin Fire Protection District

Diversity Inclusion Task Force Special Meeting

Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission will receive a report on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget for the General Fund, Public Art Fund, and Special Projects Fund. The meeting will also include updates on the Artist Laureate program and discussions on forming committees for upcoming cultural events.

• Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report for General Fund, Public Art Fund, and Special Projects Fund
• Artist Laureate Ad Hoc Committee selection
• Budget approval for paid helpers at opening receptions
• Native American Arts & Culture Celebration planning and budgeting
• Artist Laureate Christa Grenawalt update

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on a continued application for a new 3,557-square-foot deck, swimming pool, and spa at 110 Mt Tiburon Road. The board will also consider adopting the minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting.

• Adopt minutes from the June 18, 2026 Design Review Board meeting
• Public hearing for site plan and architectural review of a 3,557 sq ft deck, swimming pool, and spa at 110 Mt Tiburon Road (continued from June 18)

Heritage & Arts Commission Special Meeting

The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission will discuss and act on several art exhibitions and events. Key items include approving a special 'We the People' exhibition for July, reviewing applications for a group show by Tiburon Peninsula artists, and considering hosting a Native American Arts & Culture event. The commission will also discuss a future public art and visiting artist policy.

• Approve 'We the People' art exhibition in lower Gallery for July with possible artist reception
• Review applications from four ICB studio artists for a group show in September-October upper Gallery
• Consider hosting Native American Arts & Culture event in 2026 with budget and possible Town Council partnership
• Discuss future activations and budget for Scott Froschauer's 'Word on the Street' exhibition through December
• Review proposal from artist Nicki Adani for a temporary public art installation

Design Review Board Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold three public hearings: a remodel and addition with a variance to exceed maximum lot coverage at 3 East Terrace; a new deck, pool, and spa at 110 Mt Tiburon Road; and outdoor lighting improvements at Congregation Kol Shofar at 215 Blackfield Drive. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting.

• PH-1: Variance request to increase lot coverage from 24.2% to 25% (max 15%) at 3 East Terrace
• PH-2: Site plan review for new 3,557 sq ft deck, swimming pool, and spa at 110 Mt Tiburon Road
• PH-3: Replacement and additional outdoor lighting at Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive
• Consent calendar: Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Tiburon Town Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program, along with related compensation and salary schedules. Other key items include a $1,665,179 contract for pavement maintenance, a public hearing on a new sidewalk dining program, and an appeal regarding expanded pickleball hours at the Tiburon Peninsula Club. The council will also make appointments to town boards and call a general municipal election for November 3, 2026.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program (consent calendar item CC-2)
• Authorize contract award of $1,665,179 to Pavement Coatings Co. for 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project plus $174,115 for construction management (AI-4)
• Public hearing on introducing an ordinance to establish a sidewalk dining program and permit fees (PH-1)
• Adopt resolution denying appeal of Planning Commission approval for expanded pickleball hours at 1600 Mar West Street (CC-1)
• Call a general municipal election for November 3, 2026 and consolidate with Marin County (CC-3)

Diversity Inclusion Task Force Special Meeting

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan and architectural review for a substantial addition and interior/exterior remodel at 536 Comstock Drive. The project includes a new garage, master suite, deck, pergola, and landscaping, and because the work exceeds 50% demolition it qualifies as a new residence. The board will also adopt minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting as part of the consent calendar.

• PH-1: 536 Comstock Dr (APN 055-081-04) — Site Plan and Architectural Review for 770 sq. ft. additions plus 492 sq. ft. garage, new master suite, deck, pergola, landscaping; exceeds 50% demolition, qualifies as new residence (File No. DR2026-022)
• CC-1: Adoption of Design Review Board minutes from May 21, 2026

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval to allow expanded pickleball hours at the Tiburon Peninsula Club at 1600 Mar West Street. They will also introduce the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the council will consider a closure of Lower Main Street for a July 4th event and hear the annual staff vacancy report. A sidewalk dining program item has been continued to June 17.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit amendment for expanded pickleball hours at 1600 Mar West Street (Tiburon Peninsula Club)
• Introduction of FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Consider approval of Lower Main Street closure on July 4, 2026 from 1-9 p.m. for Independence Day event
• Adopt resolution allocating SB1 funds for the 2028 Street Paving Project
• Public hearing on annual staff vacancy report per AB 2561

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting including public comment, staff briefing, and a consent calendar. The main action item is the annual review of the draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure consistency with the Tiburon General Plan as required by state law. The commission may discuss and take action on the CIP.

• Annual review of draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency (state-mandated)
• Approval of March 25, 2026 Planning Commission minutes on consent calendar

Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will discuss the Public Art Policy adopted in 2019, review proposals for future installations, and consider budget for reception supplies. They will also plan for Scott Froschauer's "Word on the Street" installation and a book talk event with author Jenna M. McKnight. The agenda includes approval of minutes from February 24, 2026.

• Discuss and review adopted Public Art Policy (2019) for permanent and temporary art installations (DI-1)
• Consider purchasing H&A branded stemless glassware and budget for reception supplies (AI-1)
• Brainstorm ideas and set budget for Scott Froschauer's "Word on the Street" installation, June 1-2 with potential unveiling June 6 (AI-2)
• Consider inviting Jenna M. McKnight for a book talk on her book "Design: Mid-Century Modern" and set dates and budget (AI-3)
• Approve minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold public hearings on two projects: a fence height variance at 10 Rowley Circle and a new 4,950-square-foot single-family residence at 180 Hacienda Drive. The board also will adopt minutes from its May 7, 2026 meeting.

• Consent calendar: adopt minutes of May 7, 2026 Design Review Board meeting
• PH-1: 10 Rowley Circle – variances to build an 8-foot west side yard fence (max 6 feet) and 8-foot rear yard fence (max 6 feet), plus a new spa, driveway extension, and landscaping
• PH-2: 180 Hacienda Drive – site plan and architectural review for a new 4,950-sq-ft single-family residence with attached 1,276-sq-ft garage, driveway, retaining walls, fences, grading over 50 cubic yards, and landscaping

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider approving an amended Measure AA Expenditure Plan from the Transportation Authority of Marin and adopting a Transportation & Infrastructure Study that includes a $180,000 adaptive signal pilot project on Tiburon Boulevard/Trestle Glen. The Council will also hold a public hearing to confirm assessments for the Cypress Hollow Landscape & Lighting District for FY 2026-27 and review current and potential future revenue sources for the town. Consent items include adopting the annual Military Equipment report and resolutions for LGBTQ+ Pride Month and National Public Works Week.

• Approve amended Measure AA Expenditure Plan (Transportation Authority of Marin)
• Adopt Transportation & Infrastructure Study and authorize up to $180,000 for Tiburon Boulevard/Trestle Glen Adaptive Signal Pilot Project
• Public hearing to confirm and levy Cypress Hollow Landscape & Lighting District assessments for FY 2026-27
• Adopt annual Military Equipment inventory and report as required by municipal code
• Adopt resolutions declaring June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and recognizing National Public Works Week

Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Meeting

The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission will vote on whether to recommend final designs for the Bel Aire Play Area and Belveron Mini Park to the Town Council for construction. The commission will also review subcommittee appointments and receive updates on the Blackie’s Pasture Beach Restoration, Cypress Hollow Park, and the RBSD Park Site projects.

• Bel Aire Play Area draft final design and engineer cost estimate; commission to recommend to Town Council
• Belveron Mini Park draft final design and engineer cost estimate; commission to recommend to Town Council
• Review and possible changes to POST Commission subcommittee appointments
• Update on Blackie’s Pasture Beach Restoration Project design and timeline
• Update on Cypress Hollow Park design efforts by Carlile Macy

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on a remodel and 1,515-square-foot addition at 472 Irving Court that requires a variance for a reduced rear yard setback of 12'9" where 18'10" is required. The consent calendar includes adoption of meeting minutes and approval of a remodel and 794-square-foot addition at 700 Hawthorne Drive, along with variances for fence heights exceeding code limits.

• Public hearing for 472 Irving Court: remodel and 1,515 sq ft addition with variance for 12'9" rear yard setback (required 18'10")
• Consent item for 700 Hawthorne Drive: 794 sq ft addition, seven skylights, retaining walls over 42", and variances for 9-ft tall fences where max is 6 ft and 30" at corner
• Adoption of Design Review Board minutes from April 2, 2026
• Removal of an existing Strawberry Madrone tree at 700 Hawthorne Drive
• Public comment accepted via email, in person, or Zoom

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider adopting ordinance amendments to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs. They will also receive a presentation on a proposed nine-unit small lot subdivision in the Point Tiburon Plaza parking lot. A public hearing on expanded pickleball hours at the Tiburon Peninsula Club has been continued to June 3.

• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 16 (Zoning) to regulate ADUs and JADUs
• Approve annual Engineer’s Report and assessments for Cypress Hollow Landscape & Lighting District
• Staff presentation on nine-unit residential subdivision at 1801/1851 Tiburon Boulevard (Point Tiburon Plaza parking lot)
• Appeal of pickleball hours at 1600 Mar West Street continued to June 3, 2026
• Announce pending vacancies on Belvedere-Tiburon Library Agency Board and Marin Commission on Aging

Emergency Preparedness Council Regular Meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Tiburon Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the municipal zoning code regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs. The council will also vote on a $20,000 public art proposal, approve additional funding and a street closure for the Juneteenth celebration, and consider appointments to the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission. Several consent items include contract amendments totaling over $380,000 and adoption of meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments for ADUs and JADUs (PH-2)
• Consider approval of $20,000 public art project 'Word on the Street' by artist Scott Froshauer (AI-2)
• Consider additional $3,155.52 for 2026 Juneteenth Celebration and closure of Lower Main Street on June 21 (AI-3)
• Consider closure of upper Main Street on May 13 for a downtown business event (AI-4)
• Appointments to the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission (AI-1)

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan and architectural review for a remodel and approximately 794-square-foot addition to a single-family residence at 700 Hawthorne Drive. Also under review are seven new skylights, retaining walls over 42 inches, tree removal, and new fencing requiring two variances for fence heights exceeding permitted limits (nine feet where six feet is maximum, and nine feet at a corner where 30 inches is maximum). This item is continued from the November 20, 2025 meeting. The board will also consider adopting the minutes from the March 5, 2026 regular meeting.

• Public hearing for DR2024-074, VAR2024-025, VAR2025-029 at 700 Hawthorne Dr: remodel and addition with fence height variances
• Consideration of 7 skylights, retaining walls over 42 inches, removal of a Strawberry Madrone tree, and new fencing
• Adoption of minutes from the March 5, 2026 regular Design Review Board meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports and a conditional use permit amendment to allow additional pickleball hours at the Tiburon Peninsula Club, 1600 Mar West Street. The commission will also consider adopting the February 25, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Adoption of minutes from February 25, 2026 regular meeting
• PH-1: 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• PH-2: Conditional Use Permit amendment (CUP2026-001) for additional pickleball hours at 1600 Mar West Street (Tiburon Peninsula Club)
• Multiple late mail submissions received regarding the pickleball hours item

Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Heritage & Arts Commission will receive updates on the FY25-26 budget, public art proposals, and gallery exhibitions. It will also consider approving several events, including a live painting event by Brian Higgins, an Earth Day participatory art installation, and a Summer of Love community event. The commission may also vote on a final proposal from Scott Froschauer to present to the Town Council.

• Consider approval of Brian Higgins live painting event on April 18 with associated budget
• Review and consider approval of Waterline Project & Earth Day Activities, a participatory public art installation on rising waters
• Review final proposal from Scott Froschauer for public art and consider presenting to Town Council
• Consider approval of Summer of Love Community Fun Event in August with budget
• Receive proposal from local artist Nicki Adani for public art installation 'Bird's Eye View'

Diversity Inclusion Task Force Special Meeting

Town Council/Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission JOINT Meeting and Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council and Parks Commission will meet jointly to consider conceptual designs and professional services agreements for four local parks. The regular council meeting includes discussions on a battery energy storage system for the Police Station and an amendment to the Town Manager's employment agreement.

• Approval of park design plans: Former Richardson Bay Sanitation Ponds Site ($388,783)
• Approval of park design plans: Belveron Mini Park ($96,600)
• Approval of park design plans: Cypress Hollow Park ($155,544)
• Approval of park design plans: Bel Aire Play Area ($111,166)
• Acceptance of a grant for a Police Station Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Meeting

The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission will consider two action items: providing feedback on a revised art installation proposal from the Heritage and Arts Commission, and receiving an update on the Greenwood Beach Road Multimodal Traffic Safety Assessment. A discussion item will address potential bicycle and pedestrian safety projects along the Old Rail Trail. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from February 23, 2026.

• Approve minutes of February 23, 2026
• Heritage and Arts Commission art installation proposal by artist Scott Froschauer – POST to provide comments and consider supporting the project
• Greenwood Beach Road Multimodal Traffic Safety Assessment by Parametrix – update on observations and recommendations
• Discussion of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects on the Old Rail Trail per the Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Emergency Preparedness Council (Disaster Advisory Council) Special Meeting

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will hold public hearings on two residential projects: a remodel and 720-square-foot addition with variance requests at 12 Mercury Avenue, and a cabana and pool remodel with a lot coverage variance at 238 Round Hill Road. The board will also consider adopting minutes from January 29 and a consent item approving skylights and denying an addition at 15 Acela Drive.

• Public hearing for 12 Mercury Ave: 720 sq ft addition, variances for front yard setback (12 ft where 15 ft required) and side yard setback (5 ft 10 in where 8 ft required)
• Public hearing for 238 Round Hill Rd: 396 sq ft cabana, pool remodel, variance to increase lot coverage from 15.5% to 15.8% (max 15%)
• Consent item at 15 Acela Dr: resolution to approve two skylights and deny a 19 sq ft addition, floor area exception, and variances for excess lot coverage and side yard setback

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will interview candidates for board vacancies and consider appointments. They will also receive a presentation on the final draft Transportation & Infrastructure Plan and provide feedback. The consent calendar includes adoption of previous meeting minutes, and a closed session is scheduled for a Town Manager performance review.

• Interviews for vacancies on Planning Commission, Heritage & Arts Commission, and Diversity Inclusion Task Force
• Consider appointments to Town boards and commissions
• Receive presentation on final draft Transportation & Infrastructure Plan from Parametrix Inc.
• Adopt minutes from January 7 and February 4, 2026 Town Council meetings
• Closed session for public employee performance review of Town Manager