Previews and Reviews
Previews - upcoming items - and Reviews - a wrap up - of the last Board meeting posted every Thursday
Previews
Upcoming items at the Board meeting on June 26th
- Should Voters be Asked to Authorize a Parks, Open Space, and Agricultural Land Preservation Tax? Poll Results to be Reviewed
Reviews
Wrap Up of the last Board meeting on June 19th
- Support for “hounding” Legislation Adopted
- Always Fresh, Fun, and Local: 2012 County Fair Update
- Revised Employee Benefits and One-Time Payments Adopted
- Change to Speed Limit on Panoramic Highway Adopted
- Appointments Made for Kentfield Planning Board and North Coast Rail Authority
Previews
1. Should Voters be Asked to Authorize a Parks, Open Space, and Agricultural Land Preservation Tax? Poll Results to be Reviewed
On May 15th, the Board directed staff to conduct a survey to test voter support for a proposed countywide sales tax increase, funding from which would be dedicated towards parks, open space and agricultural land preservation. Survey results from 600 likely Marin County voters in the November 2012 general election will be presented. If the Board decides to place such a measure on the ballot, it would require the approval of two-thirds of the voters participating in the election. No actions will be taken by the Board on this proposal until the July 24th Board meeting.
Need more info? See the Full Report
Contact: Katherine Jones, External Affairs Coordinator - Marin County Parks at kmjones@marincounty.org
Reviews
2. Support for “hounding” Legislation Adopted
At the request of Supervisor Sears, the Board adopted a letter and resolution of support for Senate Bill 1221, which would prohibit the cruel and inhumane "hounding" of bears and bobcats with packs of dogs. “Hounding” of bears is already illegal in 14 other states with similar hunting traditions to California, including Oregon, Washington, and Montana. Bobcat hounding is illegal in 13 states.
Need more info? See the Letter or Resolution
Contact: Eric Engelbart, County Administrator’s Office at eengelbart@marincounty.org
3. Always Fresh, Fun, and Local: 2012 County Fair Update
The Board heard a brief informational presentation and update on plans for the 2012 Marin County Fair. This year’s fair provides a celebration of Marin’s vibrant agricultural community through the theme: Always Fresh, Fun, and Local.
Need more info? See the Full Report
Contact: Jim Farley, Director of Cultural & Visitor Services at jfarley@marincounty.org
4. Revised Employee Benefits and One-Time Payments Adopted
The Board approved a revised employee Benefits Plan and authorize one-time payments to non-represented employees, comparable to those benefits that were previously authorized for represented employees.
Need more info? See the Full Report
Contact: Angela Nicholson, Assistant Director of Human Resources at anicholson@marincounty.org
5. Change to Speed Limit on Panoramic Highway Adopted
Should the speed limit on portions of Panoramic Highway be changed? Based upon data provided by County engineers, the Board agreed to reduce the speed limit from 45mph to 40mph on a section of the road near Sequoia Valley Road.
Need more info? See the Full Report
Contact: Bob Goralka, Senior Civil Engineer at rgoralka@marincounty.org
6. Appointments Made for Kentfield Planning Board and North Coast Rail Authority
Need more info?
Contact: Clerk of the Board staff at BOS@marincounty.org.
