AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Ross Town Council
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Town Hall
31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Ross, CA 94957
The meeting will be open to the public. Additionally, the Open Session beginning at 6:00 p.m. will be televised live on Zoom. Members of the public have the option of participating in-person or remotely via Zoom. We continue to follow the State of California and the County of Marin’s Health Order guidelines and ask that you please not attend in person if you are feeling unwell or exhibiting any symptoms of the Coronavirus. Both Marin County Public Health and California Department of Public Health strongly encourage the use of masks indoors, especially for our residents who are more vulnerable to infection or more at risk of severe outcomes from COVID19.
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1. 5:30 pm. Call to Order.
2. Posting of agenda.
3. Open time for matters pertaining to the Closed Session item in Agenda Item 4.
4. Closed Session.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): (One potential case)
5. 6:00 p.m. Open Session. Council will return to open session and announce actions taken, if any.
6. Open Time for Public Expression. (5 minutes)
Limited to three minutes per speaker on items not on agenda. Report available online at https://www.townofross.org/towncouncil/page/town-council-meeting-237 August 11, 2022 Agenda
2 7. Mayor’s Report.
8. Council Committee & Liaison Reports. (5 minutes)
9. Staff & Community Reports. (5 minutes)
a. Town Manager
b. Ross Property Owners Association.
10. Consent Agenda. (5 minutes)
The following items will be considered in a single motion, unless removed from the consent agenda:
a. Minutes: 7/14/22
b. Demands. (Johnson)
c. Town Council consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 716, an Ordinance of the Town of Ross amending Chapter 10.28 “Stopping, Standing, Loading and Parking” of the Ross Municipal Code to provide for the enforcement of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Parking, and to amend and clarify the location of a Parking Restriction on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. (Simonitch)
d. Town Council consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 2261 Assembly Bill 361 Amending Open Meeting Laws to Expand Teleconference Meeting Options During Proclaimed State of Emergencies. (Stock)
e. Town Council response to Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report released June 6, 2022 entitled “Electrifying Marin’s Buildings: A Countywide Approach”. (Johnson) f. Town Council Award of Construction Contract for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project to Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. – Town Project No. 9040-45. (Simonitch)
g. Town Council consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 2264 adding Juneteenth as a Town of Ross Holiday. (Johnson)
h. Town Council acceptance of the Investment Report for the Twelve Month Period ended June 30, 2022. (Johnson)
i. Adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 (FYE22) Budget adjusting the transfer from the Operating Fund to the Facilities and Equipment Fund from a previously approved amount of $1,150,000 to $2,650,000. (Johnson)
End of Consent Agenda.
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3 11. Public Hearings on Planning Projects.
Public hearings are required for the following planning applications. Staff anticipates that these items may be acted upon quickly with no oral staff report, Council discussion, or public comment. If discussion or public comment is requested, the Council may consider the item later in the agenda.
a. 98 Laurel Grove Avenue, Design Review and Variances, and Town Council consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 2262. (Markwick, 3 minutes) Adam & Kelly Dwinells, 98 Laurel Grove Avenue, A.P. No. 072-211-38, Zoning: R-1:BA, General Plan: VL (Very Low Density), Flood Zone: X (Minimal risk area).
Project Summary: The applicant requests approval of Design Review to remodel and expand the existing main residence at the front and south side; construct new attached trellis structures at the south side and rear building elevations; construct a new storage accessory building in the south side yard; construct a new pool and associated terrace and retaining wall in the south side yard; and renovate the south side yard and rear yard landscape. Variances are required to construct a new storage accessory building, new trellis projections, and a new pool and associated structures with nonconforming yard setbacks.
b. 11 Locust Avenue, Design Review and Town Council consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 2263. (Markwick, 3 minutes)
Jeanice Skvaril and Jason Fuchs, 11 Locust Avenue, A.P. No. 073-101-49, Zoning: R1:B-10, General Plan: ML (Medium Low Density), Flood Zone: AE (High Risk).
Project Summary: The applicant requests approval of Design Review for renovation and resurfacing of the existing pool, repaving of the existing patio and auto court, and construction of a new arbor, metal gate, and concrete wall within setbacks.
End of Public Hearings on Planning Projects.
Administrative Agenda.
12. Town Council discussion of Ross Municipal Code Chapter 12.24 “Planting, Alteration, Removal, or Maintenance of Trees. (Simonitch, 30 minutes)
13. Annual evaluation report on progress towards implementation of the adopted 2018 Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Simonitch, 5 minutes)
14. Town Council consideration of Introduction of Ordinance No. 717, an Ordinance of the Town of Ross amending Ross Municipal Code Title 17 “Subdivisions” establishing regulations for the subdivision and developments of qualified Senate Bill (SB 9) properties, and amending Title 18 “Zoning” to comply with Senate Bill 9. (Markwick, 30 minutes)
15. Housing Element Update. (Markwick, 5 minutes)
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4 16. Update regarding Ross Valley Fire Department’s (RVFD) Study to Develop Policy Options for the RVFD Board Surrounding Future Leadership/Governance. (Kuhl/Brekhus, 5 minutes)
End of Administrative Agenda.
17. No Action Items: (Mayor, 5 minutes)
a. Council correspondence
b. Future Council items
18. Adjournment.
If any of the matters discussed above are challenged in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at any public hearing described on this notice or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the Council meeting at which this matter will be heard. (Government Code Section 65009). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Town Manager at (415) 453-1453, extension 107 or (415) 453-1950 (Fax). Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the town to make reasonable accommodation to help insure accessibility to this meeting.