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Woolsey to Receive Career Commendation from Supervisors

Previews of the Oct. 23 meeting, reviews of the Oct. 16 meeting.

Previews — upcoming items — and Reviews — a wrapup — from the Marin County Board of Supervisors meetings, posted every Thursday.

The following provides a list of selected highlights from the Board agenda, and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the entire agenda. Please check out the Cyberagenda for copies of these reports and others.

Previews

Upcoming items on the Oct. 23 Board agenda

  1. Presentation on Marin County Display in State Capitol Building
  2. Repayment of Housing Loans
  3. Appointment to Peace Conversion Commission
  4. Commendation for Congresswoman Woolsey
  5. Countywide Plan Amendment
  6. Camp Tamarancho Cell Tower Appeal

Reviews

Wrap up of the last meeting on Oct. 16

7. Resolution Commending Novato Fire Chief Revere
8. Implementation of Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
9. Allocation of One-Time Funding Reserves and Set-Asides
10. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
11. Appointments to Various Commissions
12. Honoring Employee of the Month
13. Bay Creek Development Project

Previews

1. Presentation on Marin County Display in State Capitol Building

Lining the halls of the California Capitol are 58 glass display cases, inside of which each of the state's counties can provide a display touting their particular county. Marin’s current display was designed 15 years ago, so the Board will hear a presentation on a possible redesign of the contents of the case. The proposed display will show famous landmarks and vibrant images of the County.

Need more info? See the report on the Capitol display case

ContactJim Farley

2. Repayment of Housing Loans

In 2003 and 2004 the Board accepted two loans through the California Housing Finance Agency’s HELP (Housing Enabled by Local Partnership) program in order to establish a revolving loan fund to develop and preserve affordable housing throughout Marin. In order to take advantage of low interest discounts, the Board will consider authorizing the repayment of $1.7 million in outstanding loans.

Need more info? See the report on housing loans

ContactLeelee Thomas

3. Appointment to Peace Conversion Commission

Need more info?

ContactClerk of the Board staff

4. Commendation for Congresswoman Woolsey

In recognition for her 20 years of service in the US House of Representatives, at 10:30 a.m. the Board will be adopting a resolution of commendation for Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey. A reception in the Board Chambers lobby area that is open to the public will follow shortly afterward.

Need more info? See the resolution on Congresswoman Woolsey

ContactClerk of the Board staff

5. Countywide Plan Amendment

On Sept. 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. On Oct. 2, the Board considered technical changes to three policies related to affordable housing. Per their request at that meeting, staff is returning with language to clarify that increased densities for affordable housing may be considered, on a case-by-case basis, without encouraging higher development in environmentally constrained areas. Staff recommends that the public hearing on the proposed amendment to continue on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 1:30 pm due to schedule conflict.

Need more info?

ContactKristin Drumm

6. Camp Tamarancho Cell Tower Appeal

Should the Board authorize the construction of a new telecommunication facility at Camp Tamarancho? On September 10th, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed project, a decision that was subsequently appealed to the Board of Supervisors. The Board will now decide whether to authorize the installation of the proposed 50-foot tall monopine tower that would be located at the Tamarancho Boy Scout camp at 1000 Iron Springs Road, near the town of Fairfax.

Need more info? See the report on the telecommunications project

ContactLorene Jackson

Reviews

7. Resolution Commending Novato Fire Chief Mark Revere

At the request of Supervisor Arnold, the Board adopted a resolution commending Novato Fire Chief Mark Revere on the occasion of his receiving the Fire Chief of the Year Award from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Need more info? See the draft resolution commending Novato Fire Chief

ContactClerk of the Board Staff

8. Implementation of Voluntary Separation Incentive Program

In 2009, the Board authorized a Voluntary Separation Program (VSIP) in order to incentivize voluntary staff attrition that would generate ongoing savings to the County. Based upon the success of four previous phases of this program, the Board authorized a new phase to help address budgetary shortfalls for the next fiscal year beginning in July 2013. Employees with at least 5 years of service who voluntarily leave the County would receive a $15,000 payment and employees with at least 10 years of service would receive a $25,000 payment.

Need more info? See the report on VSIP

ContactMike Aycock

9. Allocation of One-Time Funding Reserves and Set-Asides

On October 2nd, the Board held a workshop to discuss strategic one-time investments from existing County reserves and set-asides for various safety net, infrastructure and unfunded liabilities. Per their direction at that meeting, the Board authorized the allocation of approximately $2.8 million toward infrastructure needs and approximately $2 million towards various safety net needs.

Need more info? See the full report on one-time funding

ContactDan Eilerman

10. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Board adopted an update to the County’s Operational Area Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which provides strategies to ensure the safety of lives, preservation of property, and protection of the environment during times of disaster. Per federal requirements, the plan must be updated every five years.

Need more info? See the report on the hazard mitigation plan

ContactClerk of the Board staff

11. Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

  • Bolinas Lagoon Advisory Council
  • Mesa Park Firehouse Community Park District Governing Board
  • Audubon Canyon Ranch, Bolinas Rod and Boat Club, College of Marin, Pt. Reyes Bird Observatory and the Seadrift Association

Need more info?  

ContactClerk of the Board staff

12. Honoring Employee of the Month

At 1:30pm, the Board honored Senior Secretary Giuliana Ferrer of the Probation Department with the Employee of the Month award. Her constant drive to improve in all areas, both personally and professionally, has led Giuliana to be highly respected by all staff in her Department.

Need more info?

ContactClerk of the Board staff

13. Bay Creek Proposed Development Project

In the afternoon, the Board held a hearing on the merits of the Bay Creek (650 San Pedro Road) development project. The Board previously denied an application for a 12 lot subdivision at this site and the applicants returned with a revised proposal. After hearing a staff presentation and public testimony, the Board approved staff’s recommended alternative, consisting of 10 lots. As part of the project, the applicant will also be required to pay affordable housing in-lieu fees.

Need more info? See the full report on the Bay Creek Project

Contact: Jeremy Tejirian

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NovatoAVID May 23, 2013 at 07:27 am
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Tina McMillan May 24, 2013 at 09:53 am
Ventress Totally understand your frustration. I continue to email Jim and use the button at theRead More bottom of the front page to send comments about problems with the new format to the tech team. I suspect they don't care unless they are made to care. Brent really took Patch to heart and responded to every person as if they were all important. That is part of what made him such an exceptional editor. So far Jim has contacted me twice, once to chastise my use of the word terrorist and then to correct my spelling of Pat Eklund's name. I added a "c". I am not sure how to bridge the gap with the new guys but have not given up entirely due to the encouragement from Pete and Joe. They have renewed my belief that the news is for everyone and we mustn't allow trolls to take over.
Bill L. Johnsome Jr May 23, 2013 at 02:45 pm
Ventress , Common sense tells you if you block your e mail address you will receive nothing . TheRead More trolls have not taken over as they have just put people like you out of business with your phony stories . Why do we need to keep reading your crying when you say you are gone ? Please take your friends with you as the regular readers do not want your garbage
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Shelley Klaner May 21, 2013 at 03:01 pm
Moylans has always been there for us. They rock! They also provided the brew for my biz openingRead More party and they are an important part of Novato.
NovatoAVID May 19, 2013 at 08:40 am
Thankful for Moylan's Brewing, and their commitment to the community. Support locally owned businessRead More first in Novato.
Karen Dionne May 21, 2013 at 08:56 am
Where's the daily/weekly weather report? It used to be at the top of the front page? I really likedRead More reviewing it with just a glance.
Peter May 20, 2013 at 10:16 am
This new site is great . I wonder if the Posters who wanted to run the old Patch site with allRead More the phony garbage/ postings are sneaking a peak to see a new / better patch . They all complained and said they will quit if not changed back. Guess what folks We have always told you if you want change you need to get out of your computers face and take action . We did just that and look at our reward, A new site for regular people who have common sense .. Thank You Patch
Hopkin May 19, 2013 at 06:20 pm
What is going on here
Craig Belfor May 18, 2013 at 05:51 pm
Making us start over is the plan to wear us down. Free press is paid for by advertisers, andRead More pressure is put out to stifle stories. That's what the tobacco industry did to 60 Minutes, and the Isreli government did to the Goldberg Report. The United Nations couldn't put out the story of mass genocide of the Palestinian people, and we'll be kicked off the blog soon because we don't advertise.
Tina McMillan May 18, 2013 at 04:36 pm
Craig I thought I was being overly suspicious but the new site eliminated months of research andRead More commentary and has replaced it with irrelevant banter and Ads. It won't even let you edit thoughts into smaller blocks or comment directly to another post. It is the ultimate dumbing down of Patch. If you have been following the Plan Bay Area debate here is a link to the response from the Supervisor's: http://www.marincounty.org/Main/~/media/Files/MarinGov/Board%20Actions/20130514CDAPlanBayArea-LTR.pdf There is also a presentation by the Marin Economic Forum on Plan Bay Area: Is it good for the region? Is it good for Marin? Calendar: Novato Community Alliance Title: Marin Economic Forum on Plan Bay Area Date: 30.05.2013 18:30 - 20:30 Location: Board of Supervisors' chambers at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael " A forum sponsored by the Marin Economic Forum on the Plan Bay Area will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 30th in the Board of Supervisors' chambers at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael. Panelists will be Plan Bay Area proponents Marin Supervisor Steve Kinsey; Napa County Supervisor Mark Luce, president of ABAG; and critics Randal O'Toole of the Cato Institute, author of "Gridlock"; and Thomas Rubin, an Oakland-based transportation consultant and former chief financial officer of the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Moderator will be Marin Superior Court Judge Verna Adams. Admission is free."
Craig Belfor May 18, 2013 at 02:54 pm
We got sold down the river by the developers. Under the guise of a new improved format, they justRead More erased our history. Now we have to start defending our town all over again, while they are already in gear. Some of the opponants of AH can't get on anymore. Brent would not have allowed this to happen. Maybe that's why he left so suddenly, and unexpectedly.
Eleanor Sluis May 24, 2013 at 09:58 am
Joe- sorry you feel that way, but it is due diligence when people are concerned about blightedRead More neighborhoods and are trying to find solutions in fixing them. One reason that the Whole Foods Market and 125 units were built was that many people wanted to cover over what they saw as blight and some did not care what was built on that site. The same thinking was at the old hospital site by some stating that anything was better than what was there , considered as blight. The point is that in the process the developers were contacted and made changes in design and density of those properties and the surrounding properties seem to have maintained their values or increased. The designs and densities are debatable. Last night at the meeting with the owners of the Shell station of the Novato Square property, they were interested in the fact that at the bus stop and at the Novato Square annoyances from autos and people are disturbing to property residents. The residents want to make sure that the new design for the Shell station will add to and not detract from the neighborhood. They are interested in finding solutions for maintaining the area, including property values, which go up in well-kept neighborhoods over time in Marin. Please join a group and help with finding solutions for maintaining and improving on Novato’s vision of a rural, suburban, friendly, safe, educated, tolerant, and family oriented hometown to 53,000 people and visitors.
Bill L. Johnsome Jr May 24, 2013 at 03:52 am
Eleanor, The market and not your group will tell us where our property values are going. TheRead More square shopping center has an owner and if you think he Is going to listen to you and your friends,I have a river for sale. You and your so called group complain about everything this town does and nobody listens to you or your friends . Relax and enjoy life as you are a nice lady but the local groups you have joined have twisted your brain in the wrong direction. They wanted you as a member but when you ran for office did they vote for you ?
Eleanor Sluis May 23, 2013 at 05:18 pm
Peter- Correction- the meeting about property is at the Marin Board of Supervisors on May 30, atRead More 6:30.
Peter May 24, 2013 at 02:43 pm
Tina You tell everyone they are wrong but when someone tells you the same thing its game over.Read More Your way or no way . You are correct in only one of your statements when you say you are not the boss. You have in some peoples mind changed patch with one word . You also said the Patch editor e mailed you twice about your statements . You are now saying peoples comments inspire you to get patch in the direction of your choice . I would say to you that you have crossed the line with lots of patch commenters
Tina McMillan May 24, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Wow I find it funny that this one blog that I posted in desperation when the new Patch destroyedRead More the old (my use of the word terrorist) gets more attention than any other blog. Every new name intended to troll up this thread just makes me more determined to keep blogging. It is pretty obvious who the real people are and who the troll accounts belong to. None of us are "boss" but commenting on the changes could be done without the provocations. Peter has continued to post, very much like Bud, it is hard to tell them apart.
BJL May 24, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Ya exactly Bill, Patch is a bit bigger than Novato.