Tiburon Town Council Minutes #13-2026 September 2, 2026
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Vice Mayor Nikfar called the regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fredericks, Nikfar Ryan, Thier (by teleconference) ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Welner
PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Chanis, Town Attorney Stock, Community Development Director Meads, Building
Official Haight, Public Works Engineering Manager
Eshoo, Public Works Operations Manager Kerslake
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jenna McKnight wondered if the absences on the Council tonight would impact any votes on tonight’s agenda.
Ruby Monterastelli recommended the public records kiosk computer be reserved via an online scheduling system.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-1. Town Council Minutes – Adopt minutes for June 3, 2026 Town Council meeting (Office of the Town Clerk)
CC-2. Town Council Minutes – Adopt minutes for June 17, 2026 Town Council meeting (Office of the Town Clerk)
CC-3. Town Council Minutes – Adopt minutes for August 5, 2026 Town Council meeting (Office of the Town Clerk)
CC-4. Town Council Minutes – Adopt minutes for August 19, 2026 Town Council meeting (Office of the Town Clerk)
CC-5. 10 Rowley Circle – Adopt resolution denying appeal of Design Review Board approval of Site Plan and Architectural Review at 10 Rowley Circle (Community Development Department) Vice Mayor Nikfar announced Consent Calendar Item No. 5 (10 Rowley Circle) would be continued to the September 16, 2026 Town Council meeting.
MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Items No. 1-4, as written.
Moved: Ryan, seconded by Thier
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan, Thier
ABSENT: Welner
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Tiburon Town Council Minutes #13-2026 September 2, 2026
ACTION ITEMS
AI-2. Bel Aire Play Area Improvement Project – Consider amending the 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan to add the Bel Aire Play Area Improvement Project as a new project in the amount of $908,899, with the source of funds being the Park Development and ORT Reserve Fund, and authorizing the Town Manager to award the construction contract to W.R. Forde Associates, Inc., in the amount of $812,363, and authorize the Town Manager to approve construction change orders up to 10% of the contract amount (Department of Public Works) [TAKEN OUT OF ORDER]
Public comment was received by:
• Jenna McKnight spoke in support of awarding the contract. • Laura spoke in support of awarding the contract.
• Linda asked what the Town’s priorities were in terms of funding all the parks so fundraising efforts could keep that in mind.
• Miguel spoke in support of awarding the contract.
• Chelsea spoke in support of awarding the contract.
• Erica spoke in support of awarding the contract.
MOTION: To amend the 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan to add the Bel Aire Play Area Improvement Project as a new project in the amount of $908,899, with the source of funds being the Park Development and ORT Reserve Fund, and authorizing the Town Manager to award the construction contract to W.R. Forde Associates, Inc., in the amount of $812,363, and authorize the Town Manager to approve construction change orders up to 10% of the contract amount.
Moved: Thier, seconded by Fredericks
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan, Thier
ABSENT: Welner
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DI-1. Transportation Mitigation Project Updates – Receive update and provide direction to staff regarding the ongoing Tiburon Boulevard/Trestle Glen Intersection Operational Study and proposed improvements (Department of Public Works)
No action taken.
ACTION ITEMS
AI-1. 2120 Vistazo East Street – Consider granting a fourth building permit extension for permit number BR23-140 (Community Development Department)
Public comment was received by:
• Neil Hank, project manager, introduced the architect and team. • Sean Bailey, project architect, gave background on the history of the project, the sale of the property, and challenges the project had faced.
• Jeff Jungsten, general contractor, spoke about their recent takeover of the project and how they had worked to understand the issues and move the project forward.
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Tiburon Town Council Minutes #13-2026 September 2, 2026 • Bob Mischak said there had been minimal activity in the last nine months and recommended the Council charge the full price for the extension and hold the project accountable.
MOTION: To grant the fourth permit extension for six months.
Moved: Ryan, seconded by Fredericks
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan
ABSENT: Thier, Welner
AI-3. Marin County Civil Grand Jury Response – Approve Town’s responses to the Marin Count Civil Grand Jury Report titled, “MCE, Marin Clean Energy: A Series of Missteps Highlight Need for Governance Changes” and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Town’s response (Office of the Town Manager)
MOTION: To approve the Town’s responses to the Grand Jury Report and to authorize the Town Manager to sign and submit the Town’s response.
Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Ryan
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan
ABSENT: Thier, Welner
AI-4. Storm Preparedness Supplies – Consider approve of a FY27 budget amendment, increasing expenditures in the Public Works Streets Maintenance Budget by $75,000, to purchase storm preparedness equipment (Department of Public Works)
Public comment was received by:
• Ruby Monterastelli supported the expenditures and asked about availability of information about grading and drainage information her lot.
MOTION: To approve the FY27 budget amendment in the amount of $75,000 to purchase storm preparedness equipment.
Moved: Ryan, seconded by Fredericks
VOTE: AYES: Fredericks, Nikfar, Ryan
ABSENT: Thier, Welner
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1. Tiburon Tourism Business Improvement District – Conduct public hearing to: a) consider any protests to continue TTBID assessments as set forth in the Resolution of Intention; b) consider adoption of a resolution to continue TTBID assessments as set forth in the Resolution of Intention [CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2026]
TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Nikfar spoke about the Greenwood Beach Restoration project, scheduled to begin soon.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
None.
CLOSED SESSION
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Tiburon Town Council Minutes #13-2026 September 2, 2026 Public comment was received by:
• Stuart Sheinholtz spoke in support of a settlement for the Committee to Preserve the Paradise Cove Salt Marsh, Tidelands and Neighborhood Safety.
• Jeff Chanin spoke in support of a desired settlement for the same and consistency with the General Plan.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: (Committee to Preserve the Paradise Cove Salt Marsh, Tidelands and Neighborhood Safety v. Town of Tiburon, Marin County Superior Court Case No. CIV0000086)
2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 5 Marsh Road
Agency Negotiators: Town Attorney and Human Resources Manager Negotiating Parties: Town of Tiburon
Under negotiation: Price and terms for possible property acquisition
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Vice Mayor Nikfar adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
JON WELNER, MAYOR
TOWN OF TIBURON
ATTEST:
LEA DILENA, TOWN CLERK
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