Tiburon public meetings in 2024
48 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Meeting
The commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed update to the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance to ensure compliance with state law, continued from September. They will also consider a general plan and zoning amendment for a portion of 202 Trestle Glen Terrace to allow future home expansion. Additionally, the commission will elect a chair and vice chair.
- Public hearing on ADU ordinance update (PH-1) to comply with state law
- General plan and zoning amendment for 202 Trestle Glen Terrace (PH-2) to rezone a portion from PD-R/RPD to MH/R-1
- Conditional use permit amendment for 2000 Paradise Drive (PH-3) continued to January 22, 2025
- Election of chair and vice chair (AI-1)
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Tiburon Town Council will elect a new mayor and vice mayor, appoint subcommittees for the town manager evaluation and budget, and consider accepting the Marin County Electrification Roadmap. Consent items include accepting property interests at 87 East View Avenue, certifying the November 2024 election results, and adopting the annual appointments list. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation (Committee to Preserve the Paradise Cove Salt Marsh v. Town of Tiburon).
- Consent: Adopt resolution accepting grants of property interests at 87 East View Avenue
- Consent: Certify results of November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
- Consent: Adopt annual list of Town Council appointments for 2024
- Action: Elect mayor and vice mayor, and create ad hoc subcommittees for Town Manager evaluation and 2025 Budget/Finance
- Action: Consider acceptance of Marin County Electrification Roadmap
Design Review Board meeting
The Design Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan and architectural review for a remodel and 1,223-square-foot addition to a home at 238 Round Hill Road, including a variance for a reduced front yard setback. The board will also vote on a consent calendar item for a new fence at 42 Norman Way and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing for 238 Round Hill Road: remodel, 1,223 sq ft addition, variance for front yard setback of 19'6" (required 24')
- Consent calendar: new 32-foot-long, 6-foot-tall redwood fence at 42 Norman Way
- Adoption of minutes from November 21, 2024 regular meeting
Design Review Board meeting
The Design Review Board will hold public hearings on several residential projects, including an appeal of a fence at 1960 Straits View Drive, a variance for an eight-foot fence at 33 Seafirth Road, a deck replacement with a lot coverage variance at 4 Heathcliff Drive, and a home addition with a setback variance at 534 Silverado Drive. The board will also consider a consent item for a deck and stairwell addition at 16 Place Moulin. No fiscal actions are on the agenda.
- CC-1: 16 Place Moulin – adoption of resolution for a remodel including an approximately 1,400 sq ft deck and 200 sq ft stairwell (RPD zoning)
- PH-1: 1960 Straits View Drive – consideration to amend Resolution 025-2021 to remove condition 8A, and appeal of Director's decision on fence conformance (RO-2 zoning)
- PH-2: 33 Seafirth Road – site plan and architectural review for an eight-foot-tall fence requiring a height variance (RO-2 zoning)
- PH-3: 4 Heathcliff Drive – demolition of existing 1,390 sq ft deck and construction of new 1,169 sq ft deck requiring a lot coverage variance (RO-2 zoning)
- PH-4: 534 Silverado Drive – construction of 1,144 sq ft addition to single-family dwelling with variance for reduced side-yard setback (R-1 zoning)
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider adopting the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which includes park improvements and recreation programming. Also on the agenda is a resolution to deny an appeal for a new home at 801 Tiburon Boulevard and a resolution honoring Jerry Riessen and Tiburon Open Space. The council will also review the Transportation & Infrastructure Study advisory committee and receive an update on American Rescue Plan funds.
- Adopt Parks & Recreation Master Plan
- Deny appeal of Design Review Board decision for new dwelling at 801 Tiburon Blvd
- Resolution recognizing Jerry Riessen and Tiburon Open Space
- Review advisory committee makeup for Transportation & Infrastructure Study
- Update on American Rescue Plan Funding Program and final balance expenditures
Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting with several action items: reviewing and potentially approving the Artist Laureate Mission Statement for the town website, forming an ad hoc subcommittee for an Artist Laureate Wall project, reviewing and considering approval of the Town Hall Art Gallery Management Manual, and discussing ideas for a Heritage & Arts website redesign. Discussion items include receiving preliminary findings on an ad hoc committee for artists from underrepresented communities and reviewing four artists for potential gallery shows in 2025 at Town Hall. The meeting also includes a chair report, oral communications, and a calendar of upcoming events.
- Review and consider approval of Town Hall Art Gallery Management Manual
- Review Artist Laureate Mission Statement for incorporation into webpage
- Form ad hoc subcommittee for Artist Laureate Wall project
- Discuss and consider appointing ad hoc subcommittee for Heritage & Arts website
- Review artists for 2025 shows: Susan B. Katz, Gordon Studer, Yueying Zhong, Cecile Starin
Heritage & Arts Commission Special Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will review and approve artists for the Town Hall Upstairs Gallery in 2025, including four specific artists. They will also consider dedicating the Lower Gallery to underrepresented artists and appoint a special committee to review Artist Laureate applications. Discussion items include collaborations with Cinelounge, Chamber of Commerce, and Library.
- Approve 2025 Upstairs Gallery artists: abstract painter Cecile Starin (March/April), Chinese artist Yueying Zhong (May/June), abstract painter Gordon Studer (Sept/Oct), wildlife photographer Susan B. Katz (date unspecified)
- Consider using Lower Gallery to exhibit underrepresented artists in 2025; ad hoc committee to conduct outreach
- Appoint special committee for Artist Laureate applications: two commissioners, past laureate, one art professional, and Tiburon Mayor (or appointee)
- Discuss potential collaborations with Cinelounge, Chamber of Commerce, and Library for film series, arts fair, and poetry slam
Design Review Board Meeting
The Design Review Board will hold public hearings on four items: a commercial interior remodel of a historic downtown building for a food service establishment, a home remodel with a variance request on Round Hill Road, an appeal of a fence approval on Norman Way, and a continued item to amend a previous approval on Straits View Drive. The Board will also vote on adoption of previous meeting minutes and a consent calendar item for a fence variance on Leland Way.
- PH-1: 31 Main Street – interior remodel of historic building for commercial to-go food service, including replacing windows/door with glass garage door
- PH-2: 238 Round Hill Road – 1,223 sq ft addition and remodel with variance for reduced front yard setback (19'6" vs. required 24')
- PH-3: 42 Norman Way – appeal of a previously approved minor site plan for a 6-foot-tall redwood fence on east side property line
- CC-1: 127 Leland Way – adoption of resolution approving variance for a south side yard fence over 6 feet in height
Town Council Regular Meeting
At this meeting, the Tiburon Town Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $67,360 contract increase for the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, a resolution to levy tourism district assessments for FY 2024-25, approval of the town pay schedule, and responses to two Marin County Civil Grand Jury reports. The council will also conduct interviews for board vacancies and consider appointments to the Belvedere-Tiburon Disaster Advisory Council. A public hearing on a precise plan amendment at 15 Turtle Rock Court has been continued to September 4, 2024. The meeting includes a closed session for existing litigation.
- Approve first amendment to Parks & Recreation Master Plan professional services agreement with WRT, increasing contract by $67,360
- Adopt resolution of intention to levy Tiburon Tourism Business Improvement District assessments for FY 2024-25
- Approve town pay schedule effective July 1, 2024
- Approve responses to Marin County Civil Grand Jury reports on cyber preparedness and e-bike safety for youths
- Consider appointments to Belvedere-Tiburon Joint Disaster Advisory Council from four applicants
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Design Review Board's conditional approval for a new single-family dwelling with a floor area exception at 801 Tiburon Boulevard. The Council will also receive a presentation on the Transportation & Infrastructure Study and discuss updates to the Town Council rules and protocols. Consent items include a resolution recognizing the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year and formalizing staff appointments to joint-powers authority boards. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation and an existing lawsuit regarding Paradise Cove.
- Public hearing on appeal of Design Review Board approval for new dwelling with floor area exception at 801 Tiburon Blvd (Applicants: Joseph & Carri Harte; Appellants: Frank Rahmani & Sally Saedi)
- Presentation and feedback session on Transportation & Infrastructure Study by Parametrix Inc.
- Discussion of draft Town Council Rules & Protocols manual
- Consent item: Resolution formalizing staff appointments to PLAN JPA and Bay Cities JPIA Board of Directors
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Committee to Preserve the Paradise Cove Salt Marsh v. Town of Tiburon)
Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Special Meeting
The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission will hear a presentation on the final draft of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which includes key findings, recreation amenity priorities, site considerations, and a cost/funding framework. The Commission will provide recommendations before the plan goes to the Town Council for adoption in November.
- Final draft of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan presented by consultant WRT
- Discussion of recreation amenity priorities and funding framework
- Commission recommendations to Town Council for adoption in November
- Approval of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
Design Review Board Meeting
The Design Review Board is holding public hearings on two items: a site plan and architectural review for a remodel at 16 Place Moulin adding a 1,400-square-foot deck and 200-square-foot stairwell, and a variance request for an 8-foot-4-inch fence at 17 Apollo Road where 6 feet is required. A third hearing (1960 Straits View Drive) has been continued to November 7. The board will also consider adopting the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Continuance of PH-1 (1960 Straits View Drive, DR 2024-104) to November 7, 2024
- Public hearing PH-2: Site plan and architectural review for 16 Place Moulin remodel with 1,400 sq ft deck and 200 sq ft stairwell
- Public hearing PH-3: Variance request for 8'4" fence at 17 Apollo Road where 6' is allowed
- Consider adoption of September 19, 2024 Design Review Board minutes
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider three action items: authorizing the disposition of approximately $848,148 in surplus funds from the Hathorne Undergrounding District, accepting a State Coastal Conservancy grant for the Greenwood and Brunini Living Shoreline Beach Enhancement Project, and accepting the annual report and renewing the Military Equipment Ordinance. The council will also hold a closed session on existing litigation (Wright v. Town of Tiburon).
- Hathorne Undergrounding District - resolution authorizing disposition of ~$848,148 surplus funds
- Greenwood Beach Restoration Project - resolution to accept State Coastal Conservancy grant
- Military Equipment Annual Report - acceptance and renewal of Military Equipment Ordinance
- Closed session: Wright v. Town of Tiburon litigation
Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The commission will vote on forming an ad hoc committee to source projects focusing on underserved communities (Marin City, First Peoples, Latinx, Asian Americans) and appoint a selection committee for the Artist Laureate program. They will also discuss updates to the 2025 artist calendar, including specific exhibition dates for artists Annie Bates and Revati Natesan, and hear proposals for permanent public artwork.
- AI-1: Confirm volunteer help for the 'Women at the Top' event on September 29, 2024
- AI-2: Create Ad Hoc Committee for sourcing projects focusing on inclusiveness and under-served communities (Marin City, First Peoples, Latinx, Asian Americans)
- AI-3: Appoint selection committee for the Artist Laureate program
- DI-1: Review 2025 artist calendar updates, including October exhibition by Annie Bates and November–December show by Revati Natesan
- DI-3: Discuss approaches for developing proposals for permanent artwork
Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair for the July 2024–July 2025 term. Commissioners will also consider confirming the date of the Women at the Top dance performance and film screening, and discuss the artist calendar, including volunteer management and an ad hoc subcommittee. Additional discussion items include the Artist Laureate Wall project and future public art projects.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the July 2024–July 2025 period
- Confirm date for Women at the Top dance performance and film screening (September 22 or 29)
- Consider approval of updated artist calendar and creation of ad hoc subcommittee for calendar checklist
- Create ad hoc subcommittee to discuss community awards and scheduling recommendations
- Discuss ongoing Artist Laureate Wall project
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider awarding a $284,375 contract to WestRock Engineering for the Richardson Bay Sanitation District Ponds Closure Project, along with a $35,200 construction management contract with EKI and a $116,826 budget amendment. A public hearing is scheduled on a Precise Plan Amendment for 15 Turtle Rock Court to allow a swimming pool and other improvements. The consent calendar includes adoption of minutes from prior meetings.
- Award of $284,375 contract to WestRock Engineering for Richardson Bay Sanitation District Ponds Closure Project
- Construction management services contract with EKI for $35,200
- FY2024-25 budget amendment of $116,826 to complete the project
- Public hearing on Precise Plan Amendment for a swimming pool at 15 Turtle Rock Court
Design Review Board Meeting
The Design Review Board will hold public hearings on four residential development proposals, including a new single-family dwelling at 801 Tiburon Boulevard requiring a floor area exception, a fence variance at 127 Leland Way, a home addition with variance at 238 Round Hill Road, and a new single-story home with setback variance at 52 Mercury Avenue. The board will also adopt minutes from its September 5 meeting.
- 801 Tiburon Blvd: 3,750 sq ft partial two-story home (floor area exception needed, max allowed 3,655 sq ft), including garage, pool, and outdoor kitchen (continued from June 20 meeting).
- 127 Leland Way: Variance for as-built fence over 6 feet in side yard (continued from August 1 meeting).
- 238 Round Hill Road: Remodel and 1,223 sq ft addition, with variance for reduced front setback and other exterior changes.
- 52 Mercury Avenue: New 2,483 sq ft single-story home with variance for reduced east side yard setback (5'5" vs required 8').
- Adoption of minutes from the September 5, 2024 regular Design Review Board meeting.
Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Special Meeting
The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission is discussing informational updates on the McKegney Green Field Use Policy and staff reports on bicycle safety and maintenance. Action items include considering the creation of subcommittees to review improvements at Tiburon Mini Parks, potential pickleball court locations, a paddle board/SUP launch site, a public swimming pool feasibility study, and enhancements at Blackie's Pasture and other sites. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.
- Informational update on McKegney Green Field Use Policy
- Consider creating subcommittee for Tiburon Mini Parks improvements
- Consider creating subcommittee for pickleball court locations
- Consider creating subcommittee for paddle board/SUP launch
- Consider creating subcommittee for public swimming pool feasibility
Planning Commission Meeting
The Tiburon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit (CUP 2021-004) for a fast-casual takeout restaurant at 31 Main Street, served by an existing kitchen at 27 Main Street (Sam's restaurant). The item includes a draft resolution and floor plan. The Commission will also continue a discussion on updating the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance to comply with state law to its October 9, 2024 meeting. Additionally, the Commission will consider transitioning meeting minutes to action-style minutes and hold elections for chair and vice chair.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for fast-casual takeout at 31 Main Street (CUP 2021-004)
- Continued discussion of ADU ordinance update to comply with state law (to October 9, 2024)
- Action item to consider transitioning Planning Commission minutes to action-style minutes
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider a resolution amending staffing levels for FY2025 in the Administrative Services and Police Departments. Consent items include updating the Conflict of Interest Code, authorizing investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund, and accepting a $60,000 STEP grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. A public hearing on a precise plan amendment for 15 Turtle Rock Court has been continued to September 18, 2024. The meeting includes a closed session on anticipated litigation.
- Staffing amendment for FY2025 in Administrative Services and Police Department (Action Item AI-1)
- Acceptance of $60,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant from California Office of Traffic Safety (Consent CC-3)
- Adoption of resolution for biennial update to Town's Conflict of Interest Code (Consent CC-1)
- Authorization to invest in Local Agency Investment Fund and designate officers (Consent CC-2)
- Continuation of public hearing for Precise Plan Amendment at 15 Turtle Rock Court to September 18, 2024
Town Council Regular Meeting
The council will hold a public hearing to consider continuing the Tiburon Tourism Business Improvement District assessments. They will also respond to a Marin County Civil Grand Jury report on sea level rise, consider appointments to the Heritage & Arts Commission, and discuss the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Additionally, they'll review encroachment permits for The Caprice and Bungalow Kitchen.
- Public hearing on TTBID assessment continuation (Resolution No. 25-2024)
- Approve response to Grand Jury report 'Sea Level Rise'
- Appointments to Heritage & Arts Commission (applicants: Liz Feibusch, Richard Rozen, Theresa Coleman)
- Update and feedback on Parks & Recreation Master Plan
- Review encroachment permits for The Caprice Restaurant and Bungalow Kitchen
Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will consider approving a modern dance performance and film screening at Town Hall with a $1,000 expenditure. They will also review the artist calendar and discuss volunteers for receptions. Additionally, they will discuss the Artist Laureate Wall Project and hold elections for chair and vice chair.
- Consider approval of 'Women at the Top' modern dance performance and film screening at Town Hall, with $1,000 funding
- Review and discuss management of the 2024 Artist Calendar and volunteers for upcoming receptions
- Discuss the Artist Laureate Wall Project
- Hold election for Chair and Vice Chair
- Artist Laureate Recruitment opens August 1, 2024 (calendar note)
Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Regular Meeting
The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including an update on the Tiburon Parks & Recreation Master Plan and possible updates to the McKegney Green Field Use Policy. The commission will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and approve minutes from May 29, 2024.
- Approve minutes of May 29, 2024
- Update on Tiburon Parks & Recreation Master Plan (DI-1)
- Possible updates to McKegney Green Field Use Policy (AI-1)
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2024-25 (AI-2)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a building envelope modification at 15 Turtle Rock Court, a new pier with boat lift at 4916 Ranch Road, and a conditional use permit to allow the Caviar Company to prepare food on-site and operate as a full restaurant at 46A Main Street. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair.
- PH-1: Consider precise plan amendment (PDPA 2024-001) to modify building envelope at 15 Turtle Rock Court, zoned RPD.
- PH-2: Consider tidelands permit and use permit (TIDE2023-001/CUP 2024-007) to construct new pier with boat lift at 4916 Ranch Road, zoned M and RO-2.
- PH-3: Consider conditional use permit (CUP 2024-006) to allow Caviar Company to operate a full restaurant with on-site food preparation at 46A Main Street, zoned MS.
- Election of chair and vice chair for the commission.
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Tiburon Town Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program, along with several consent items including professional service agreements totaling up to $315,000 and a memorandum of understanding with the Tiburon Police Association. A public hearing is scheduled to consider a rate increase for residential and commercial refuse hauling services from Mill Valley Refuse Services. Action items include authorizing participation in the Beacon Program and granting a building permit extension for 2215 Vistazo East Street.
- Adoption of the FY2024-25 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CC-8)
- Professional service agreements with Regional Government Services Authority (up to $165,000) and Muchmore Than Consulting (up to $150,000) (CC-7)
- Memorandum of Understanding with the Tiburon Police Association (CC-9)
- Public hearing on Mill Valley Refuse Service rate increase for residential and commercial refuse hauling (PH-1)
- Building permit extension request for 2215 Vistazo East Street (AI-2)
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct the annual review of the draft five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The review, required by state law, is limited to confirming consistency of the draft CIP with the Tiburon General Plan.
- Annual review of the draft five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for consistency with the General Plan
Town Council Regular Meeting
The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Action items include considering a 5-year extension of the Mill Valley Refuse Service franchise agreement and awarding a $998,832 contract for the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project. Consent calendar items include a settlement agreement for 87 East View and resolutions for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024-25 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program
- Consider 5-year extension of Mill Valley Refuse Service franchise for solid waste disposal
- Authorize award of contract for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project to JV Lucas Paving, Inc. for $998,832
- Approve settlement agreement for 87 East View conveying land and easement
- Adopt resolutions calling a general municipal election on November 5, 2024, and consolidating with Marin County
Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Special Meeting
The Tiburon Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission will receive an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan from consultant WRT, including findings from community engagement, site considerations, cost estimates, and a proposed decision-making framework. The commission will also consider appointing one member to an advisory group for the Town's Transportation & Infrastructure Study. Additionally, the commission will vote on approving the minutes from its March 28, 2024 meeting.
- Approve minutes of March 28, 2024
- Presentation: Tiburon Parks and Recreation Master Plan update by WRT (scope, schedule, key findings, recreation priorities, site considerations, park zones, costs, funding, decision-making framework based on Town Council direction)
- Action item: Consider appointing one commissioner to an advisory group for the Town of Tiburon Transportation & Infrastructure Study
Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will consider approving the call for Artist Laureate applicants, timeline, and selection committee. They will also review recommendations for a Public Art Selection Panel and discuss the 2024 artist calendar and a public art project proposal from Bruce Munro. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom. The regular meeting on June 25 is cancelled.
- Consider approval of Artist Laureate call for applicants, timeline, and selection committee
- Review recommendation from ad hoc subcommittee on Public Art Selection Panel
- Review 2024 artist calendar and discuss volunteers for receptions (July 9, Sept 3, Nov 5)
- Review Bruce Munro public art project proposal and potential cost proposal
- June 25 regular meeting cancelled
Town Council Special Meeting
The Tiburon Town Council will consider a resolution declaring June 2024 as Pride Month and authorizing the Rainbow Pride Flag to be flown at town facilities as a consent calendar item. The main discussion item is the review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The meeting is a special session at 9:00 a.m.
- Resolution declaring June 2024 as Pride Month and authorizing Rainbow Pride Flag at town facilities
- Review of proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider adopting a resolution to accept a CARB grant for the Angel Island Ferry Electrification Project and authorize the town manager to execute related agreements. Other action items include a resolution to allocate SB1 funds for the 2026 Street Paving Project, a budget amendment of $2,445 for Juneteenth, a building permit extension at 11 Place Moulin, and a $360,000 contract for a Transportation & Infrastructure Study. Public hearings will address appeals of a remodel at 114 Lyford Drive and confirm Cypress Hollow Landscape & Lighting District assessments.
- Resolution to allocate SB1 funds from FY2024-25 to FY2025-26 for the 2026 Street Paving Project
- Budget amendment of $2,445 for additional Juneteenth Celebration funding
- Consider accepting CARB grant for Angel Island Ferry Electrification Project and authorizing agreements
- Authorize up to $360,000 agreement with Parametrix Inc. for Transportation & Infrastructure Study
- Public hearing on appeals of Design Review Board approval for remodel at 114 Lyford Drive
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will discuss a closed session regarding existing litigation in the case of Emily G. Morkemo et al. v. Town of Tiburon. The consent calendar includes routine items: approving the annual Engineer's Report for the Cypress Hollow Landscape and Lighting District, authorizing a property management services agreement with Giuliani Property Management, and announcing vacancies on several town boards and commissions. The Council will also consider appointing one member to the Diversity Inclusion Task Force.
- Closed session on litigation: Emily G. Morkemo et al. v. Town of Tiburon (Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV0000520)
- Annual assessment for Cypress Hollow Landscape and Lighting District (resolution adoption and public hearing scheduling)
- Property management services agreement with Giuliani Property Management (authorization to execute)
- Appointment to the Diversity Inclusion Task Force (one of eight applicants)
- Vacancies announced on Belvedere-Tiburon Library Agency Board, Building Code Appeals Board, Disaster Advisory Council, and Heritage & Arts Commission
Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will consider action items including a proposal to screen the film 'Women at the Top' at Town Hall with a $1,000 expenditure, a proposal to display prior artist laureates' work in the upstairs atrium, and authorization of an artist exhibition on May 14. They will also receive an update on the 'In a Landscape' outdoor event and discuss the next Artist Laureate selection process.
- Consider proposal to screen 'Women at the Top' film and approve $1,000 expenditure
- Consider authorization of Richard Rozen artist exhibition and reception on May 14
- Consider displaying prior artist laureates' work in Town Hall atrium with ad hoc subcommittee
- Receive update on 'In a Landscape' (Hunter Noack) event logistics and considerations
- Receive update on next Artist Laureate selection from ad hoc subcommittee
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five conditional use permit applications. These include annual chipper days for fire defensible space, outdoor dining expansions for two restaurants, and a new wine bar. One ballet studio permit has been withdrawn.
- Conditional Use Permit for 5 annual Chipper Days at 1 Brunini Way (Blackie's Pasture) to provide free vegetation removal for defensible space.
- Conditional Use Permit for outdoor eating area at 35 Main Street (Luna Blu), continued from March 27.
- Conditional Use Permit for outdoor eating area at 38 Main Street (Salt & Pepper), continued from March 27.
- Conditional Use Permit for a wine bar at 1 Blackfield Drive, Suite 14 (new use, hours Wed-Sun 12PM-9PM).
- Conditional Use Permit for a ballet studio at 1 Blackfield Drive, Suite 7 was withdrawn.
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will interview five candidates for the Diversity Inclusion Task Force. The consent calendar includes adopting minutes from two previous meetings and a resolution honoring Carol Felton for her work at Harvey's Garden at Blackie's Pasture. No major policy decisions or expenditures are on the agenda.
- Interviews for Diversity Inclusion Task Force: Amannda Schneider, Argavan Nilforoush, Mei-Ling Portugues Brennan, Hawi Awash, Sharmeen Ahmed
- Resolution honoring Carol Felton for work at Harvey's Garden at Blackie's Pasture
- Adopt minutes for January 17, 2024 Town Council regular meeting
- Adopt minutes for February 7, 2024 Town Council regular meeting
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will review and possibly act on several agenda items, including a consent calendar with an engineer's report for the Cypress Hollow Landscape and Lighting District and additional funding for the Nowruz event. Action items include an encroachment permit for a valet service at 2000 Paradise Drive and a request for up to $1,000,000 in additional pledges for the Martha Property acquisition. The meeting also includes a closed session on existing litigation.
- Approve $2,117 in additional funding and a budget amendment for the 2024 Nowruz event
- Review encroachment permit for Caprice Restaurant valet service at Paradise Drive and Mar West Street
- Consider additional pledge up to $1,000,000 for Martha Property acquisition
- Closed session on litigation case: Committee to Preserve the Paradise Cove Salt Marsh v. Town of Tiburon
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: outdoor dining areas for two restaurants (Salt & Pepper and Luna Blu) and a proposed amendment to allow pickleball at the Tiburon Peninsula Club (1600 Mar West). The commission will also consider adopting minutes from its December 2023 and February 2024 meetings.
- PH-3: Amendment to CUP 2023-001 to allow pickleball on existing tennis courts at Tiburon Peninsula Club (1600 Mar West), with a noise study and 27 late-mail items
- PH-1: CUP 2024-002 for an outdoor eating area on private property at 38 Main Street (Salt & Pepper restaurant)
- PH-2: CUP 2024-001 for an outdoor eating area on adjacent property at 39 Main Street (Luna Blu restaurant)
- Consideration of draft minutes from December 13, 2023 and February 28, 2024 meetings
Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Special Meeting
The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission will discuss an update on the Tiburon Parks & Recreation Master Plan. They will also consider appointing one commissioner to the Transportation & Infrastructure Study Consultant Selection Committee, and evaluate creating a subcommittee to review the McKegney Green Field Use Policy. The commission will first approve the minutes from January 16, 2024.
- Approve minutes of January 16, 2024
- Update on the Tiburon Parks & Recreation Master Plan (discussion item DI-1)
- Appoint a commissioner to the Transportation & Infrastructure Study Consultant Selection Committee (action item AI-1)
- Consider creating a subcommittee to review McKegney Green Field Use Policy (action item AI-2)
Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will receive an update on the In a Landscape event by Hunter Noack and consider additional logistical actions. They will also discuss the Marin Open Studios event, review the 2023-24 general operating budget for possible additional expenditures, and consider a new project by Danse Lumiere. Updates on the Artist Laureate and Public Art Selection Panel are also on the agenda.
- Update on In a Landscape (Hunter Noack) event permit and logistics
- Discussion of Marin Open Studios event and creation of an ad hoc subcommittee
- Review of FY2024 operating budget and consideration of additional expenditures
- Watch clips, discuss venues, and consider expenditure for Danse Lumiere project
- Update on Artist Laureate ad hoc subcommittee and Public Art Selection Panel
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Tiburon Town Council will vote on a resolution opposing ballot initiative 21-0042A1 as part of the consent calendar. Action items include appointments to the Heritage & Arts Commission, a vice chair for the Diversity Inclusion Task Force, and a councilmember for a transportation study consultant selection committee. Discussion items cover an update on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and direction on extending the Mill Valley Refuse Service franchise agreement. The council will also hold closed sessions on anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with police and service employee unions.
- Resolution opposing ballot initiative 21-0042A1
- Appointments to Heritage & Arts Commission (applicants: Theresa Coleman, Liz Feibusch)
- Appointing vice chair for Diversity Inclusion Task Force
- Appointing councilmember to consultant selection committee for Transportation & Infrastructure Study
- Discussion on extending Mill Valley Refuse Service franchise agreement
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to zoning and sidewalk dining codes regulating outdoor dining on public sidewalks. Consent items include budget amendments totaling $455,000 from General Fund reserves for legal services and consulting agreements, adoption of regulations for electric mobility devices, and updates to safety employee disability retirement procedures. Action items cover appointments to town boards and commissions, funding of $8,000 for an Asian Pacific Heritage event, and approval of a $17,529 informational kiosk at Tiburon Boulevard and Main Street using American Rescue Plan funds. Closed session will address litigation (Case No. CIV0000086) and labor negotiations with police and service employee unions.
- Public hearing on zoning and sidewalk dining code amendments for outdoor dining (PH-1)
- Budget amendment of $370,000 for legal services and $85,000 for consulting agreements (CC-1, CC-4)
- Adoption of Municipal Code amendments regulating electric mobility devices (CC-2)
- Appointments to Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission, Heritage & Arts Commission (AI-1)
- Installation of informational kiosk at Tiburon Boulevard & Main Street with $17,529 from ARP funds (AI-4)
Heritage & Arts Commission Special Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will consider approving three additional artist exhibitions for 2024, including recommended reception dates and outreach expenditures. The commission will also discuss community outreach for the upcoming 'In a Landscape' performance. Other items include oral communications and a chair report.
- AI-1: Consider approval of three additional artist exhibitions in 2024, including reception dates and outreach expenditures
- DI-1: Discuss community outreach efforts for the 'In a Landscape' performance
- Oral Communications: Public comment on non-agenda items (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
- Chair Report: Update from Chair Etemad
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a town-initiated amendment to the Tiburon Municipal Code to establish standards for sidewalk dining by food and beverage services, including changes to allowable land uses, parking requirements, and a new section on sidewalk dining. The commission will also consider adopting the minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting.
- Public hearing on amendments to Title IV Chapter 16 (Zoning) Sections 16.23.020 (allowable land uses) and 16.32.040 (parking spaces), and addition of Title V Chapter 19 Section 19B (Sidewalk Dining).
- Consideration of adoption of draft minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting.
- Oral communications: public comment on items not on the agenda (limited to 3 minutes per speaker).
- Commission and staff briefing (no specific items listed).
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider approving road closures on Lower Main Street for three community events in 2024: Little League Opening Day (March 15), Juneteenth (June 15), and Diwali (November 2). It will also vote on $8,000 funding requests each for Juneteenth and Nowruz celebrations from the FY2024 operating budget, and direct staff to include $8,000 in the proposed FY2025 budget for Diwali. A public hearing will introduce an ordinance regulating electric mobility devices in the municipal code. Additionally, the council will discuss a vacancy on the Diversity Inclusion Task Force and consider adopting its strategic plan.
- Main Street road closures for three events: March 15 (Little League), June 15 (Juneteenth), Nov 2 (Diwali)
- $8,000 from FY2024 budget for Juneteenth; $8,000 for Nowruz; $8,000 in FY2025 proposed budget for Diwali
- First reading of ordinance to regulate electric mobility devices (e-scooters, e-bikes) in Chapter 23 of municipal code
- Discussion on makeup and structure of the Diversity Inclusion Task Force
- Notice of special vacancy on the Diversity Inclusion Task Force
Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission will discuss and potentially approve a reception honoring former Artist Laureate Richard Rozen, including date and cost. The commission will also consider creating ad hoc committees for the Public Art Selection Panel and for managing the 2024 Artist Calendar and outreach. Additionally, the commission will receive updates on a piano installation in South Knoll Park.
- AI-3: Consider approval of reception, date, and cost to honor former Artist Laureate Richard Rozen
- AI-1: Create ad hoc committee to draft outline for Public Art Selection Panel
- AI-2: Create ad hoc committees to manage 2024 artist exhibit calendar and artist outreach
- DI-1: Receive updates from ad hoc committees on piano in South Knoll Park (requirements and fundraising)
Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Regular Meeting
The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission will hold a regular meeting including approval of November 2023 minutes, a request to support GreenTeam 2024 projects, and continued discussion of Cypress Hollow Park. Public comment is accepted in person or via Zoom.
- Approve minutes of November 11, 2023
- GreenTeam 2024 Projects – request for POST Commission support
- Cypress Hollow Park – continued discussion from November 2023
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council will consider authorizing a contract with PEI for the Paradise Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project design, and a contract with Coastland Civil Engineering for the 2024 Storm Drain Repair Project design. The council will also consider approving a $6,000 expenditure from the Public Art Reserve Fund for a musical performance near McKegney Green. Additionally, the council will review committee appointments for 2024 and adopt the 2024 regular meeting calendar.
- Authorize contract with PEI for Paradise Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project design (CC-4)
- Authorize contract with Coastland Civil Engineering for 2024 Storm Drain Repair Project design (CC-5)
- Consider approval of $6,000 from Public Art Reserve Fund for 'In a Landscape' musical performance on May 19, 2024 (AI-1)
- Consider release of RFP for Transportation & Infrastructure Study (AI-2)
- Review Town Council Committee Appointments for 2024 (AI-3)
Heritage & Arts Commission Special Meeting
The Heritage & Arts Commission will consider two action items: reviewing and approving a project summary for the 'In A Landscape' piano performance series at South Knoll Park, which will go to the Town Council on January 17, 2024, and reviewing a documentary video about artist Thomas Jackson's Tiburon art installation 'Collaborative Nature' for approval. The meeting also includes a consent calendar and chair report.
- AI-1: Review and approve Project Summary for 'In A Landscape' piano in South Knoll Park, forwarded to Town Council on Jan 17, 2024
- AI-2: Review Thomas Jackson documentary video on 'Collaborative Nature' installation and consider approval
- Public comment accepted by email before noon, in-person, or via Zoom
- Consent calendar and chair report on agenda