Tiburon Council to weigh sidewalk dining, $195K accounting contract; fence variance on Design Review Board agenda
Tiburon's recent government meetings covered a range of items, from a proposed sidewalk dining program to a $195,000 accounting contract and a fence height variance. All items were on agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Town Council (Aug. 6)
The Town Council agenda included several notable items:
- **Sidewalk dining program:** Amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 16, 19, and new Chapter 19B would establish a sidewalk dining program.
- **Appeals of a home remodel:** Three appeals of a Design Review Board approval for a 794-square-foot addition and fence variances at 700 Hawthorne Drive.
- **Solar permit fees:** A public hearing to update photovoltaic energy system permit fees in the Community Development Fee Schedule.
- **Accounting services contract:** A Professional Services Agreement with Rogers Anderson Malody & Scott, LLP for up to $195,000 for accounting services.
- **Closed session:** Discussion of anticipated litigation and the existing case Accountable Tiburon, Inc. vs. Southern Marin Fire Protection District.
Heritage & Arts Commission (July 29)
The commission reviewed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget for the General Fund, Public Art Fund, and Special Projects Fund. Other agenda items included:
- Selection of an Artist Laureate Ad Hoc Committee.
- Budget approval for paid helpers at opening receptions.
- Planning and budgeting for a Native American Arts & Culture Celebration.
- An update on Artist Laureate Christa Grenawalt.
Design Review Board (Aug. 7)
The board held a public hearing on a continued application for a new 6-foot fence atop a retaining wall at 85 Geldert Drive, including a variance request for a 7-foot section (File Nos. DR2025-049, VAR2025-014). The variance would allow the fence to exceed the 6-foot maximum height in a setback. The board also considered adopting minutes from its June 18 and July 16 meetings.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.