AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Ross Town Council
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Town Hall
31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Ross, CA 94957
The meeting will be held in person. 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.
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Submit public comment by:
1. Emailing [email protected] prior to 4:00 P.M. the day before the meeting.
2. Attend the meeting in person and provide public comment.
3. If participating remotely, during the public comment portion of the Open Session select the “Raise Hand” icon in the Zoom meeting or press *9 if calling into the meeting. _____________________________________________________________________________
1. 6:00 p.m. Call to Order.
2. Posting of agenda/changes to agenda.
3. Proclamation recognizing Robert Smithton, Ross Citizen Extraordinaire. (McMillan)
4. Open Time for Public Expression.
Limited to three minutes per speaker on items not on agenda.
5. Mayor’s Report.
6. Council Committee & Liaison Reports.
7. Staff & Community Reports.
a. Town Manager
b. Ross Property Owners Association
Report available online at https://www.townofross.org/towncouncil/page/town-council-meeting-239 Town of Ross Council Meeting
March 9, 2023
8. Consent Agenda.
The following items will be considered in a single motion, unless removed from the consent agenda:
a. Minutes: 2/9/23
b. Demands. (Johnson)
c. Recommendation for Town Council to approve the Town of Ross Draft Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022 with no findings. (Johnson) d. Recommendation for Town Council to rescind Resolution 2249 and adopt Resolution 2295 approving moving the August 2023 Council meeting from August 10 to August 24, 2023. (Johnson)
e. Proclamation celebrating National Fair Housing Month, April 2023. (Johnson) f. Recommendation for Town Council to consider requested donation in the amount of $500 to “Redwood High School Grad Night” and provide direction to the Town Manager. (Johnson)
End of Consent Agenda.
9. Public Hearings on Planning Projects – Part 1.
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. 10 Southwood Avenue, Demolition, Design Review and Variance and Town Council consideration of Resolution No. 2292. (Lopez-Vega)
Julie Johnson/JMJ Studios, 10 Southwood Avenue, A.P. No. 073-151-23, Zoning R-1:B20, General Plan: L (Low Density), Flood Zone: X (Moderate Risk).
Project Summary: The applicant requests approval for Design Review, and a Variance.
The project includes demolishing the existing carport between the main house and the cottage and construction of a new pergola style carport, as well as relocating the driveway, and adding a new dormer. The project also proposes new landscaping and hardscape throughout the property.
End of Public Hearings on Planning Projects – Part 1.
Town of Ross Council Meeting
March 9, 2023
Administrative Agenda.
10. Receive Marin County Flood Control District’s presentation of the SAFFR project and provide direction to staff as needed. (Simonitch)
11. Receive presentation regarding the progress report for Ross Recreation, with specific review of the Kids Club Extended Care Program (Kids Club) and provide direction to staff regarding the future of the Kids Club program. (Borthwick)
12. Recommendation that the Town Council consider whether to direct staff to:
1. Analyze and prepare options for local building code amendments to adopt enhanced requirements promoting building and vehicle electrification; and promoting automatic gate safety; and
2. Proceed with the introduction of the Marin Model Reusable Foodware Ordinance. (Markwick)
13. Recommendation that the Town Council consider appointing two Town Council members to a subcommittee that will discuss the public safety parcel tax and its potential renewal. (Johnson)
End of Administrative Agenda.
Public Hearings on Planning Projects – Part II.
14. 22 and 26 Ross Common, Request Use Permit to Serve Beer and Wine at Crown and Crumpet, and Town Council consideration of Resolution No. 2294. (Markwick). Christopher Dean, 22 and 26 Ross Common, A.P. No. 073-272-10, Zoning: C-L (Local Commercial), Flood Zone: AE (Moderate Risk).
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting a Use Permit approval to serve beer and wine at Crown and Crumpet Cafe. The hours of operation would remain the same, 10 AM4 PM, Tuesday-Sunday and there would be no increase to staffing.
15. 41 Poplar Avenue, Design Review and Variance, and Town Council consideration of Resolution No. 2293. (Lopez-Vega).
Eric M. Spletzer, 41 Poplar Avenue, A.P. No. 073-273-04, Zoning: R-1:B7_5, General Plan:
ML (Medium Low Density), Flood Zone: AE (Floodway).
Project Summary: The applicant requests approval of Design Review and a Variance. The project includes lifting the existing two-story single-family residence 3’8” above its existing elevation in its current location in order to raise the habitable space out of the floodplain. The project includes expanding the second story deck and removing the existing stairs. A new first story porch is proposed below the new second story deck which will encroach into the side yard setback.
End of Public Hearings on Planning Projects – Part II.
Town of Ross Council Meeting
March 9, 2023
16. No Action Items: (Mayor)
a. Council correspondence
b. Future Council items
17. 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.