Previews — upcoming items — and Reviews - a wrapup — of the last Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting. Watch for this posted every Thursday on Patch.
Previews
There is no Board meeting on Oct. 9.
Reviews
Wrap up of the last Board meeting on Oct. 2
- One Time Funding Allocations Workshop
- 50th Anniversary of Marin County Civic Center
- 50th Anniversary of Civic Center Library
- Accommodation on Retirement of Law Library Director
- Discussion of Propositions 32, 39, and 40
- Interview(s) and/or Appointment(s) for Assessment Appeals Bd #2
- Countywide Plan Amendment
- Local Coastal Program Amendments
1. One Time Funding Allocations Workshop
At 8:30am, the Board held a workshop to consider potential allocation of one-time funds from existing County reserves and set-asides for various safety net, infrastructure and unfunded liabilities. After a presentation from the County Administrator, the Board discussed various options, addressed questions and suggestions from members of the public, and provided direction to staff to return to the Board with specific recommendations in October for various safety net and infrastructure needs; in November regarding unfunded pension liabilities; and in December regarding unfunded retiree health liabilities.
Need more info?
Contact: Dan Eilerman
2. 50th Anniversary of Marin County Civic Center
At the request of Supervisor Sears, the Board adopted a resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Marin County Civic Center, which was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Need more info? See the resolution celebrating the civic center anniversary
Contact: David Speer
3. 50th Anniversary of Civic Center Library
At the request of Supervisor Adams, the Board adopted a resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Marin County Civic Center branch of the Marin County Free Library.
Need more info? See the resolution celebrating the library anniversary
Contact: David Speer
4. Accommodation on Retirement of Law Library Director
At the request of Supervisor Rice, the Board adopted a resolution commending Marin County Law Library Director Hal Aigner upon the occasion of his retirement.
Need more info? See the resolution celebrating Hal Aigner
Contact: Clerk of the Board staff
5. Discussion of Propositions 32, 39, and 40
On September 25th, the Board voted to support propositions 30 (Governor’s tax measure), 34(repeal of death penalty), 36(reform of Three-strikes law) and 37(genetically modified food labeling). At the October 2nd meeting the Board voted to support Propositions 39 (funding energy efficiency & clean energy projects through changes in corporate tax formulas) & Proposition 40 (maintaining current State Senate district maps). The Board also voted to oppose Proposition 32 (banning automatic payroll deductions by labor organizations, businesses, and governments).
Need more info? See the full report on props 32, 39, and 40
Contact: Eric Engelbart
6. Interview(s) and/or Appointment(s) for Assessment Appeals Bd #2
Need more info?
Contact: Clerk of the Board staff
7. Countywide Plan Amendment
On September 11, 2012, the Board approved an amendment to the 2007 Countywide Plan that included minor grammatical changes, updates to flooding and land use maps, new language to further explain the role of community plans, and other minor changes. After discussing potential changes to three policies related to affordable housing, the Board continued the item to a future meeting without taking any action.
Need more info? See the full report on the Countywide Plan Amendment
Contact: Kristin Drumm
8. Local Coastal Program Amendments
After discussing various amendments to the Local Coastal Program that were recommended by the Planning Commission, as well as additional alternatives to Agriculture, and Biological Resource policies, the Board continued the item to the November 13th meeting without taking any actions.
Need more info? See the full report on the coastal plan amendments
Contact: Jack Liebster
