Tiburon’s sister city (Zip Code 94920 is technically Belvedere-Tiburon, CA according to USPS info, etc) Belvedere, California has launched a new website. It is brand spanking new, so don’t expect everything to be fully functional yet, but it looks like it will be  a fantastic vehicle for the City of Belvedere to communicate with its residents.

http://www.cityofbelvedere.org/

Tiburon and Belvedere are located in Marin County on the North Shore of the San Francisco Bay. Belvedere-Tiburon, CA has breathtaking views of the San Francisco Skyline, The Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island State Park. It’s adjacent neighbors are Sausalito, Mill Valley, Strawberry and Corte Madera.

BELVEDERE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 15, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
BELVEDERE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA
A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR MEETING
B. OPEN FORUM
C. REPORTS
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Draft Minutes of the February 15, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
E. SCHEDULED ITEMS
2. Marin County Sustainability Team presentation on the Energy Upgrade California Program.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Consideration of City of Belvedere’s Climate Action Plan. The Climate Action Plan presents existing and potential strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 15% below 2005 levels by 2020. CEQA status: exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). Applicant and Property Owner: Citywide.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
4. Design Review, Second Unit, Variances, and Revocable License for property at 285 Bayview Avenue for construction of an 876-square-foot second unit within an existing single-family-residence, and minor exterior modifications including window and door replacement at existing garage level. Variances are for second unit size and non-conforming parking of two full spaces where three are required. CEQA status: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Joy Reisner. Applicant: John Swain.
5. City of Belvedere Housing Element progress report, including SB 375 overview and presentation of ABAG’s One Bay Area Initiative. CEQA status: Exempt pursuant to 15378(b)(3), Not a Project. Property Owner: Citywide. Applicant: City of Belvedere.
G. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
BELVEDERE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 11, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM I & COUNCIL CHAMBERS
450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA

6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER IN CONFERENCE ROOM I
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

1. Closed session regarding review of the City Council’s position and instructing the City’s designated representative, City Manager George Rodericks, regarding salaries, salary schedules, and/or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to the City’s represented and unrepresented employees. Closed session permitted pursuant to §54957.6(a) of the California Government Code.

7:30 PM RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

OPEN FORUM
This is an opportunity for any citizen to briefly address the City Council on any matter that does not appear on this agenda. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please state your name, address, and limit your oral statement to no more than three minutes. Matters that appear to warrant a more lengthy presentation or Council consideration will be agendized for further discussion at a later meeting.

REPORTS

2. City Engineer Reports.
A. Report concerning parking revisions on Belvedere Island, as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee.

3. City Council Reports.

4. City Manager Reports.
A. Request for contribution from Concerts-in-the-Park Committee for the 2011 Concert Series.

CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consists of items that the City Council considers to be non-controversial. Unless any item is specifically removed by any member of the City Council, staff, or audience, the Consent Calendar will be adopted by one motion. Items removed will be considered in the sequence as they appear below. If any member of the audience wishes to have an item removed, please step to the microphone, state your name, and indicate the item.

5. Approve minutes of the March 14, 2011, regular City Council meeting.

6. Approve warrants of March 2011.

7. Adopt An Ordinance Amending Title 19, “Zoning,” of the Belvedere Municipal Code by Amending Section 19.92.020 and Adding: Section 19.12.015, Chapter 19.42, “PUD Overlay Zone,” and Chapter 19.87, “Planned Unit Development Permits.” New regulations would permit Planning Commission and City Council review and approval of project-specific development standards for sites re-zoned “PUD – Planned Unit Development” on the City of Belvedere Official Zoning Map. Property Owner: Citywide. Applicant: City of Belvedere.

8. Award contract for “San Rafael Avenue Pathway Landscaping.”

9. Approve revocable license for private improvements in the City’s street right-of-way at 3 Bellevue Ave. Owner: 3 Bellevue Partners.

10. Approve revocable license for private improvements in the City’s street right-of-way at 285 Bayview Avenue. Owner: Joyce Ann Taylor Reisner.

11. Approve revocable license for private improvements in the City’s McLean Lane right-of-way at 140 Bayview Avenue. Owners: Allan H. Cadgene and Catherine M. Beaulieu.

PUBLIC HEARING

12. Adoption of a resolution approving changes to the City’s Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Application Fees.

OTHER SCHEDULED ITEMS

13. Award contract for “Terrace Waterproofing Repairs to the Belvedere City Hall.”

14. Adopt Belvedere Climate Action Plan.

ADJOURN
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Due to lack of a quorum, the meeting is discussion only.

REGULAR MEETING
CITIZENS’ FLOOD ZONE COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE
BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
OPEN FORUM
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. Approve minutes of the February 9, 2011, regular meeting –
a. There are no minutes for the March 9 meeting as there was no quorum
2. Subcommittee report & committee discussion–FEMA Flood Map.
a. Report and Introduction of Engineering Team by Engineer of Record James
Reilly
3. Subcommittee report & committee discussion–Mitigation Measures.
4. Subcommittee Report & Committee Discussion–Land Use Impacts.
Adjourn
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BELVEDERE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 19, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
BELVEDERE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA
A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR MEETING
B. OPEN FORUM
C. REPORTS
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Draft Minutes of the March 15, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Exception to Total Floor Area for property at 322 San Rafael Avenue for the addition of approximately 40 square feet of floor area for new translucent cover in an existing trellis/arbor at exterior gate. CEQA status: categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301. Property Owner: Melanie Maier. Applicant: Studio Green Landscape Architecture.
3. Resolution of approval for Demolition, Design Review, Second Unit Permit and Exception to Total Floor Area for construction of a new, 6,323-square-foot, three-story residence at 39 Belvedere Avenue and a new 598-square-foot second unit. CEQA status: categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 and 15303, Existing Facilities and New Construction. Property Owner: 39 Belvedere, LLC. Applicant: Aidlin Darling Designs.
4. Use Permit for new exercise studio business at 1550 Tiburon Boulevard, Suite O. CEQA status: categorically exempt pursuant to Section15301, Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Belvedere Land Company. Applicant: Ireland-Robinson & Hadley.
5. Design Review and Exception to Total Floor Area for remodel and addition of 45 square feet of new floor area at the second story of the residence at 424 Golden Gate Avenue. Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Property Owners: Thomas & Angela Chen. Applicant: Hank Bruce Architects.
6. Retroactive Design Review, Design Review, Variance and Exception to Total Floor Area for modifications to plans for property at 339 Golden Gate Avenue , approved by means of Resolutions 2010-029, 2010-041, and 2010-042 adopted by the Planning Commission on May 18, 2010 and June 15, 2010. Changes include new windows and doors, as well as retroactive increase in the scope of demolition. Variance includes a new dormer which exceeds permitted building height. CEQA status: categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15331, Historic Resource Restoration. Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Applicant and Property Owner: Elizabeth Danel.
7. Retroactive Design Review and Design Review for property at 2 Britton Avenue including effectively removing four trees at the rear of the property, removing trees from the front of the property and partial construction of a new railing. Application includes additional trees and continuation of the glass railing system. CEQA status: categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303. Applicant and Property Owner: Raj Pherwani.
F. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
BELVEDERE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 14, 2011, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE
BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA

7:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

OPEN FORUM
This is an opportunity for any citizen to briefly address the City Council on any matter that does not appear on this agenda. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please state your name, address, and limit your oral statement to no more than three minutes. Matters that appear to warrant a more lengthy presentation or Council consideration will be agendized for further discussion at a later meeting.

REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS

1. City Council Reports.

2. City Manager Reports.

3. Request for contribution toward Redwood High School’s Safe and Sober Grad Night.

4. Marin County Sustainability Team presentation on the Energy Upgrade California Program.

CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consists of items that the City Council considers to be non-controversial. Unless any item is specifically removed by any member of the City Council, staff, or audience, the Consent Calendar will be adopted by one motion. Items removed will be considered in the sequence as they appear below. If any member of the audience wishes to have an item removed, please step to the microphone, state your name, and indicate the item.

5. Approve minutes of the February 14, 2011, regular City Council meeting.

6. Approve warrants of February, 2011.

7. Adopt resolution approving consolidated records retention schedule for the City.

8. Adopt resolution appointing James Reilly of Stetson Engineers as the Engineer of Record for the Citizens’ Flood Zone Committee project.

INDIVIDUAL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM
Individual Consent Calendar Items are considered non-controversial but require individual motions for approval due to necessary recusals.

9. Approve two revocable licenses for 19 Belvedere Avenue for private improvements: 1) In the Belvedere Avenue street right-of-way; and 2) In City Parcel No. 060-301-02 and within the West Shore Road right-of-way. Owners: Richard L. & Connie L. French.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

10. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 19, “Zoning,” of the Belvedere Municipal Code by Amending Section 19.92.020 and Adding: Section 19.12.015, Chapter 19.42, “PUD Overlay Zone,” and Chapter 19.87, “Planned Unit Development Permits.” New regulations would permit Planning Commission and City Council review and approval of project-specific development standards for sites re-zoned “PUD – Planned Unit Development” on the City of Belvedere Official Zoning Map. Property Owner: Citywide. Applicant: City of Belvedere.

11. Consideration of a General Plan Amendment incorporating updates to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in the Safety and Stability Element, including a new Flood Management Plan. LHMP and FMP include measures that the City has taken, is taking, or will take to identify hazards, remove hazards and study possible mitigations for hazards. CEQA status: Exempt pursuant to 15378(b)(3), Not a Project. Property Owner: Citywide. Applicant: City of Belvedere.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

ADJOURN
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AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
BELVEDERE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 14, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION:
23 CALLE ALTA VISTA, PUNTA DEL BURRO
MUNICIPAL BAHIA DE BANDERAS, NAYARIT, MEXICO
RECEPTION FOR BELVEDERE POLICE CHIEF
7:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OPEN FORUM
REPORTS
1. City Engineer Reports.
A. Adoption of a resolution modifying the Engineer’s Report for the Mid-San Rafael Avenue Utility Undergrounding Assessment District.
B. Award contract for Mid-San Rafael Avenue Utility Undergrounding Assessment District.
C. Adopt resolution authorizing issuance of limited obligation improvement bonds and approving related actions for the Mid-San Rafael Avenue Utility Undergrounding Assessment District.
Staff Report
Attach 1
Attach 2
Attach 3
Attach 4
2. City Council Reports.
3. City Manager Reports.
A. Report on City’s Pension System.
Staff Report
Attach 1
Attach 2
4. Police Chief Reports.
A. Administer oath of office and introduce new police chief, Patricia Seyler-Campbell, and new police officer, Janessa Gapinski.
5. Planning Manager Reports.
A. Presentation on the implementation of SB 375 and introduction of the “One Bay Area” Initiative.
Staff Report
Attach 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Approve minutes of the January 10, 2011, regular City Council meeting.
7. Approve warrants of January 2011.
8. Adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 16.20, “Floodplain Management,” of the Belvedere Municipal Code.
9. Adopt resolution approving amendment to the City budget for Belvedere’s share of the license plate reader cameras installed in Tiburon.
10. Approve request from Blackie’s Brigade for contribution of $1,200 toward its 2011 budget.
11. Approve request from Walk Your History for sponsorship of 2011 event in the amount of $2,500.
12. Award contract for 2011 Slurry Seal Project.
13. Approve revocable license for private improvements in the City’s street right-of-way at 425 Belvedere Avenue. Owner: 425 Belvedere Associates, LLC.
14. Approve revocable license for private improvements in the City’s street right-of-way at 63 West Shore Road. Owners: John D. Maine and Kimberly A. Baltzell.
PUBLIC HEARING
15. Historic designation of property at 296 Beach Road pursuant to Chapter 21.20 of the Belvedere Municipal Code. CEQA status: categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301. Applicants: Reynolds Revocable Trust, Michael Drury and Robin Hauser Reynolds, Trustees.
OTHER SCHEDULED ITEM
16. Appoint Councilmember representatives to the County of Marin Ad Hoc Committee on Policies for Homelessness in Marin and to the Transportation Authority of Marin Subcommittee on SB 375 Sustainable Community Strategies.
ADJOURN
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REGULAR MEETING
CITIZENS’ FLOOD ZONE COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE
BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
OPEN FORUM
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. Approve minutes of the November 10, 2010, regular meeting.
2. Review and Public Comment: City of Belvedere DRAFT Flood Management Plan
3. Subcommittee report & committee discussion–FEMA Flood Map.
4. Subcommittee report & committee discussion–Mitigation Measures.
5. Subcommittee Report & Committee Discussion–Land Use Impacts.
Adjourn
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BELVEDERE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 15, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR MEETING
B. OPEN FORUM
C. REPORTS
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Draft Minutes of the January 18, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Extension of expiration of Design Review and Exception to Total Floor Area approvals for property at 298 Belvedere Ave granted by means of Resolution 2009-023 and 2009-024 adopted by the Belvedere City Council on November 9, 2009. CEQA status: 15303. Applicants and Property Owners: Roger and Penelope Snow.
3. Extension of expiration of Demolition, Design Review and Exception to Total Floor Area for property at 43 West Shore Road, granted by means of Resolutions 2008-053 to 2008-055, adopted by the Planning Commission on August 19, 2008. Project includes demolition of the existing residence and construction of a new 4,830-square-foot residence, dock and boatlifts. CEQA status: Initial Study and Negative Declaration. Property Owner: Peter Gerwe. Applicant: Hunter Architecture. Ltd.
4. Design Review and Revocable License for remodel and partial demolition of 41% of the exterior of an existing 4,558-square-foot residence originally built circa 1900 at 3 Bellevue Ave. Remodel includes removal of nonconformities, and construction of a new building foundation and parking structure. CEQA status: categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Marcel Houtzager. Applicant: Steve Wisenbaker, AIA.
5. Design Review, Exception to Total Floor Area, Variance, and Revocable License for property at 140 Bayview Avenue for construction of a 362-square-foot living space under an existing covered deck and within an existing basement of a single-family-residence for a total floor area of 4,486-square-feet and install a new deck at the lower level. Variance request is for lot coverage of 39.6 percent where 30 percent is permitted. CEQA status: categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Property Owners: Allan H. Cadgene and Catherine M. Beaulieu. Applicant: Roger Hartley.
6. Design Review, Second Unit, Variances, and Revocable License for property at 285 Bayview Avenue for construction of an 876-square-foot second unit within an existing single-family-residence, and minor exterior modifications including window and door replacement at existing garage level. Variances are for second unit size and non-conforming parking of two full spaces where three are required. CEQA status: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Joy Reisner. Applicant: John Swain.
7. Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add new Chapters 19.74 and 19.75, Planned Unit Development and Planned Unit Development Permit, to Title 19, Zoning Ordinance, of the Belvedere Municipal Code. New regulations would permit Planning Commission and City Council review and approval of project-specific development standards for sites re-zoned “PD – Planned Unit Development” on the City of Belvedere Official Zoning Map. Property Owner: Citywide. Applicant: City of Belvedere.
8. Consideration of a General Plan Amendment incorporating updates to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in the Safety and Stability Element, including a new Flood Management Plan. LHMP and FMP include measures that the City has taken, is taking, or will take to identify hazards, remove hazards and study possible mitigations for hazards. CEQA status: Exempt pursuant to 15378(b)(3), Not a Project. Property Owner: Citywide. Applicant: City of Belvedere.
F. OTHER SCHEDULED ITEM
9. City of Belvedere Housing Element progress report, including compliance with SB 375 and presentation of ABAG’s “One Bay Area” initiative. CEQA status: Exempt pursuant to 15378(b)(3), Not a Project. Property Owner: Citywide. Applicant: City of Belvedere.
G. ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING
CITIZENS’ FLOOD ZONE COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
450 SAN RAFAEL AVENUE
BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
OPEN FORUM
This is an opportunity for any citizen to briefly address the Committee on any matter that does
not appear on this agenda. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please state your name,
address, and limit your oral statement to no more than three minutes. Matters that appear to
warrant a more lengthy presentation or Committee consideration will be agendized for further
discussion at a later meeting.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. Approve minutes of the February 9, 2011, regular meeting.
2. Subcommittee report & committee discussion–FEMA Flood Map.
3. Subcommittee report & committee discussion–Mitigation Measures.
4. Subcommittee Report & Committee Discussion–Land Use Impacts.
ADJOURN
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