Tiburon Town Council Minutes #04-2024 March 20, 2024
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Mayor Fredericks called the regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan, Thier, Welner ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Chanis, Town Attorney Stock, Engineering Manager Eshoo, Town Clerk Dilena
INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
• Liz Feibusch (Heritage & Arts Commission)
• Tom Tanner (Diversity Inclusion Task Force)
• Sam Stewart (Diversity Inclusion Task Force)
• David Bloch (Diversity Inclusion Task Force)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-1. Resolution – Adopt resolution opposing ballot initiative 21-0042A1 (Office of the Town Clerk)
MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Item No. 1, as written.
Moved: Thier, seconded by Ryan
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan, Thier, Welner
ACTION ITEMS
AI-1. Appointments to Town Boards & Commissions – Consider appointments to the Heritage & Arts Commission (Office of the Town Clerk)
MOTION: To reappoint Trish Ferrin, Arjun Gupta, and Nora Noguez to new terms on the Heritage & Arts Commission.
Moved: Thier, seconded by Ryan
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan, Thier, Welner
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AI-2. Diversity Inclusion Task Force Vice Chair – Consider appointing a Vice Chair to the Diversity Inclusion Task Force (Office of the Town Clerk) MOTION: To appoint Tina Shah Paikeday as Vice Chair of the Diversity Inclusion Task Force.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Thier
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan, Thier, Welner
AI-3. Transportation & Infrastructure Study – Consider appointing one councilmember to sit on the consultant selection committee (Department of Public Works) The Council agreed Councilmember Welner would sit on the committee.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DI-1. Parks & Recreation Master Plan – Receive update report by WRT and provide feedback to the consultant or Town staff (Department of Public Works) Public comment was received by:
• Beth Mix requested the plan consider recreational opportunities for babies and children, such as a closer playground or recreational center.
• Bryce Phillips and Carter asked for community pickleball courts and places for teens to hang out.
• Eric Piefer was opposed to the pickleball noise from the Tiburon Peninsula Club and requested the Council be sensitive to the noise pickleball courts would create. • Nicole Vass requested a community pool, playgrounds for all ages and a skatepark. • Krista King spoke in favor of adding pickleball courts. • Janu Gordon spoke in favor of adding outdoor spaces for kids and more water access. • Carrie Kusack spoke in favor of community pickleball courts. • Andy Hunt requested the Council consider the impacts on Stewart Drive when deciding what amenity to add to the sanitation pond site.
• Tina recommended the plan incorporate safe biking principles to help with traffic and parking concerns.
• Dale requested the Council also consider the impacts on Pine Terrace when determining what amenities to place at South of Knoll.
• Mike Shepard liked the parks as they are as some people do like the open space and peaceful aspects of the lineal park and asked that South of Knoll be reserved for passive recreation and any pickleball courts be indoor courts.
• Mark Nogueno asked how all the proposed amenities will be funded and maintained. • Carolyn Dilena recommended 6-8 covered pickleball courts. • Laurie Harmony spoke in favor of community pickleball courts. • Cecilia Nunez spoke in favor of community pickleball courts and the positive economic impact of bringing additional visitors to the community.
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• Kris said community pickleball courts may impact traffic and agreed that South of Knoll should be reserved for quiet and peaceful enjoyment.
• Bruce King expressed concern about the map lines at the Hacienda Trail. • Adam Kahn said play structures need to be updated.
• Donald Nevins requested any pickleball courts be studied for sound impacts on the community.
No action taken.
DI-2. Mill Valley Refuse Service Franchise Agreement – Provide direction to staff regarding any additional information requested prior to considering an extension to the franchise agreement at a later date (Office of the Town Manager)
Public comment was received by:
• Gene Della Zoppa, Mill Valley Refuse Service, appreciated the consideration in regard to the extension and will be available for requests for information that would be helpful in the decision making.
• Beth Mix said price comparisons are important.
The Council directed staff to update the R3 report prior to the next discussion.
TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
None.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: (One potential case)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Town designated representatives: (Town Attorney Benjamin Stock and Town Manager Greg Chanis)
Employee organization: (Tiburon Police Officer Association and Service Employees International Union)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
The Town Attorney reported that the Town Council authorized (5-0) to proceed with a lawsuit.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Fredericks adjourned the meeting at 10:33 p.m.
ALICE FREDERICKS, MAYOR
TOWN OF TIBURON
ATTEST:
LEA DILENA, TOWN CLERK
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