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What the department described: Kerslake said the Public Works operations side comprises roughly eight full-time equivalent (FTE) staff in maintenance and operations, supplemented by outside contractors for larger work. Engineering and administration includes two FTEs. The parks maintenance crew was described as two maintenance workers and one senior maintenance worker; the parks program relies on contractors for larger projects. Kerslake and town staff acknowledged a parks staffing shortfall of about 1.5 FTE that was identified in the parks master plan.

Budgets and programs: The operations budget for day-to-day work is roughly $2.8 million this fiscal year; the capital improvement program is funded at about $4.2 million, with money drawn from grants, local and state taxes and general fund revenues. Ongoing annual programs include bicycle and pedestrian improvements (roughly $50,000 baseline per year), open-space vegetation management (town owns and maintains about 250 acres), pavement maintenance and storm drain maintenance and rehabilitation.

Highlighted projects: Kerslake presented recent and planned work including sewer- or storm-drain lining by trenchless methods, ferry dock replanking completed earlier, a new downtown kiosk with maps and ferry schedules, a regraded Gilmartin Drive fire road, replacement of railroad marsh features under the Richardson Bay Pondsite Acquisition and Remediation Project, and the Black East Pasture beach restoration (design in progress; staff said construction is hoped to begin this summer and the project is grant-funded). Other upcoming projects listed were Moore Street rehabilitation, Main Street seawall repairs and a retaining wall replacement (Old Rail Trail near Lagoon Road) that staff said they will study for a broader fix to ease trail congestion rather than simply replace the failed wooden wall in kind.

Public safety and vegetation management: Staff described an increasing, mechanized approach to open-space broom removal to reduce fire fuels more efficiently. Kerslake said the town uses contractors with on-site fire-watch and biological monitoring when clearing steep, remote parcels.

Communications and next steps: Staff told the commission they will present an updated “low-hanging amenities” matrix to Town Council (anticipated at the council’s next meeting) that lists recommended, lower-cost park improvements and cost estimates for immediate fiscal-year actions. Kerslake and David (town management) said decisions about additional FTEs will be considered in the upcoming budget and capital improvement program retreat, which town staff said typically takes place in April.

Public comment during the presentation touched on citations/enforcement in parks (staff said Public Works does not have code-enforcement officers but coordinates regularly with the Tiburon Police Department), public access and safety on the Old Rail Trail and timing of the fiscal-year budget cycle (fiscal year runs July 1–June 30; budget documents are presented in May/June).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 29, 2025 Parks, Open Space and Trails Special Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Tiburon Public Works gave commissioners an overview of operations staffing, budgets and planned capital projects, and flagged a parks maintenance staffing shortfall of about 1.5 FTE.","taxTitle","Tiburon Town, Marin County, California","taxId",72203,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6668041,"Commission updates McKechnie Green field-use rules; forwards changes to town council",4694,2166000,6860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290&start=2166&end=6860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290/thumbnail_2166000.jpg","/articles/6668041/California/Commission-updates-McKechnie-Green-field-use-rules-forwards-changes-to-town-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668041-765c21f6055da96fecbc68f502db70dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1774945465&Signature=beifvlNADI2STBQoXlDg0nftAGz10eSuTAuOWOqDlqAXJqyjNdR7OZ7YaJVT-Cjg99PhFEbTvsCVoRxaHia~SrTeUC9W~HAjnnT~Sv~6NJNVe5rTS92fH2-FxT9r8Vei5GnQXQGq-8GGv6W~s3KYgO6~DRzDJP7T~A~KT0EMMCHAhlFHKjpiHn~4tMGUqoabOv~QNXycNjmH6iue8u40oLrhHKBGuNsVxk6l89N2EcO4CcrafipY3v0NIuk4PDOBiB~nx0UP1oEytVJUYYzeF1na-EqcuVGYybGyycimN7txTMmxQNpE87oGOjFp97XMwvWf3DJyaWnUjtzvKpGykw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission on Feb. 19 approved a set of changes to the McKechnie Green field-use policy meant to clarify how youth soccer and lacrosse share the town’s only regulation field and to reduce recurring scheduling conflicts.

The commission’s revisions make explicit that multiple organizations may use the field at the same time, require organizations to pay the published fee regardless of how much of an allotted block they use, and codify a sport-in-season priority (soccer in fall, lacrosse in spring) when two equal-priority groups request overlapping times. The commission also directed that “consideration will be given for maximizing the time the field is used” as part of the town manager’s decision-making when conflicts arise.

Why it matters: McKechnie Green is a limited, high-demand facility and commissioners said clearer rules should reduce last-minute disputes and improve predictability for families. Commission members and representatives of local soccer and lacrosse leagues had met with a subcommittee over several months to draft the revisions.

Most of the debate focused on a new enforcement clause that would allow the town manager to revoke a group’s “sport-in-season” priority if the organization was found to be repeatedly and systematically misusing its scheduled time. Representatives of youth lacrosse told the commission that the wording felt vague and could penalize volunteer coaches for unavoidable delays; they asked for more concrete guidance defining “repeated” or “systematic” failures to follow time commitments. Commissioners responded by agreeing to remove the more prescriptive time-block language proposed earlier and instead to insert the “maximize use” consideration into the town manager’s discretion. That change was adopted by the commission before the final vote.

Public comment: Several parents and volunteer coaches urged flexibility for younger age groups, noting that kindergarten- and first-grade practices are shorter and that afternoon traffic can make a strict 3:30 p.m. start impractical. Southern Marin Lacrosse and other speakers said they supported most of the changes but asked for clearer, measurable criteria before an organization could lose sport-in-season status.

What the vote did: The commission approved the redlined policy with the edits described above and voted to forward the policy to the Town Council for consideration and adoption. The commission also asked staff to memorialize the final wording and bring the item to the next available council agenda.

Next steps: The commission’s approval is a recommendation; Town Council must adopt the revised policy for it to take effect. The commission instructed staff to create an online closure/status page for the field so families can see closures in real time and to track implementation questions raised at the meeting.","The Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission voted to approve revised field-use language clarifying shared use, fees, sport-in-season priority and an appeal process; the commission will forward the updated policy to the Town Council for final action.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6668021,"Votes at a glance: Commission approves minutes, field‑use policy changes, design and launch studies, and subcommittees",6648,649000,7297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290&start=649&end=7297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6668021/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Commission-approves-minutes-fielduse-policy-changes-design-and-launch-studies-and-subcommittees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668021-b283e76392920277177d1f86bb88aca9/orig.mp4?Expires=1774945465&Signature=P2RVQLdyCQjrBdbBSTh5oSBkNLU3a~IwsWyLS3dSkcjY6tRqO1pe1gq9MNWgCKXCHz4waVHpzSW5MJPoaqCTyUsb4N3-6fW-ir2UdsrJkzUfkoMdACt6Dt2m3FGbGqFTIF3M3QsbWWpqo3nk9h8dqy2lWQw8CD0Hey73atXWbAm132lK5wPSkuQD3VqExsT5bnb~9V883kN-MMoAx~Vgc4Je1HZMZdH4-uLCgnRpko~nrHod8c6Gm9pbxSVHRx4PustpA~jevHEy8Nj3~mL~Bf5rsZ68GCs12TlVQl20sCJTin356bnLBaxbdJvO5Zy1dhQ1YHCsVN35DdF1WbyZ2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission recorded the following formal actions on Feb. 19, 2025. All outcomes below reflect votes taken during the meeting.

Approve minutes (12/16/2024)
- Motion: Approve minutes from Dec. 16, 2024 meeting.
- Outcome: Approved (roll call: Chair Holbrook yes; Vice Chair Moon yes; Commissioner Burr yes; Commissioner Judge yes).

McKechnie Green field-use policy (redline)
- Motion: Approve revised McKechnie Green field-use policy with edits (clarify multiple users allowed, require fees regardless of partial use, confirm sport-in-season priority, add town-manager discretion to maximize field use) and forward to Town Council; dissolve subcommittee.
- Outcome: Approved (unanimous vote recorded at meeting).

Zelensky Park subcommittee
- Motion: Create a Zelensky Park subcommittee to study park improvements and inclusive-playground feasibility; appoint Chair Hornbrook and Commissioner Burr to serve.
- Outcome: Approved (unanimous vote recorded at meeting).

Tiburon mini parks: landscape designer recommendation
- Motion: Recommend that Town Council consider authorizing staff to hire a landscape designer to produce preliminary designs and community outreach for three Tiburon mini parks; return draft designs to commission for review.
- Outcome: Approved (unanimous vote recorded at meeting).

Paddleboard/SUP/Kayak launch analysis
- Motion: Recommend that Town Council direct staff to analyze possible SUP/paddleboard/kayak launch locations and report back with recommendations (compile prior studies, evaluate access/parking/permitting/environmental constraints).
- Outcome: Approved (unanimous vote recorded at meeting).

How the votes were recorded: The meeting used roll call votes for motions that required a formal record. Where a mover or seconder was not explicitly captured in the transcript, the commission recorded the motion and second on the audio record and took roll call. Where a motion included recommended next steps (e.g., forwarding policy language to Town Council or asking staff to prepare an RFP), staff were directed to implement the follow-up tasks and return with required materials to the commission or Town Council as noted.","At its Feb. 19 meeting the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission approved meeting minutes, recommended policy changes for McKechnie Green, recommended hiring a landscape designer for three mini parks, created a Zelensky Park subcommittee (and appointed members), and asked staff to analyze paddleboard/kayak launch locations.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6668025,"Commission forms Zelensky Park subcommittee to explore inclusive playground and amenities",0,7486000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290&start=7486&end=7486","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290/thumbnail_7486000.jpg","/articles/6668025/California/Commission-forms-Zelensky-Park-subcommittee-to-explore-inclusive-playground-and-amenities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668025-ad594feb168e65669f5ff6bba5a3d4fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1774945465&Signature=Udjv659AMEpPYT7EWXYABIRiVT5o7blDsnFPlKZWO2p-w1FQrEqV61M5CPo5~MPihz-U-lsgZzMAHk7Z0-eut3pAmF23trWCtVA2ZZBWTNVuelnQgnC4ynR~yoY0xBV79QO108sJk4vMwj8CrlyRTj13xUkGpk6~aw3aIQfZ7uCmcW7qsZ-I1p71Dw7XEIir01o~DTp-m6XN0IK~72Qz5xQohNiwWmuqieibC8hbyC~7Nw7LKv5sISNClgPgII1RDtkS~wxR3pzrnJmD77TwkMhuWN2OAyqDhJCrYUwsQgQzWoKXdbArBMN63tV3qyDOhNaj5B4Y005kzakCX7rOqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission voted Feb. 19 to create a subcommittee to work with staff and the community on potential improvements at Zelensky Park, a green space behind Town Hall and adjacent to the library.

Purpose: Commissioners said the subcommittee will review recommendations from the parks master plan, gather community input and prepare recommendations for the full commission and Town Council on possible features at Zelensky Park, including consideration of an inclusive playground designed for users of varying abilities.

Public comment: Parents for Parks and Rec urged that a feasibility study examine inclusive-playground models (they referenced “magical” inclusive playgrounds such as installations in neighboring communities) and asked the town to prioritize accessibility and universal design. A resident noted the park’s heavy daytime use by library families and encouraged amenities that serve toddlers, tweens and caregivers.

Subcommittee membership: The commission appointed Chair Mike Hornbrook and Commissioner Burr to serve on the Zelensky Park subcommittee and asked staff to coordinate initial outreach and to return options and community input for the commission’s review.

Next steps: Staff will coordinate a feasibility study and public outreach; the subcommittee will report back to the commission with draft recommendations for any design work, funding options and next steps for Town Council consideration.","The commission voted to create a subcommittee to examine improvements at Zelensky Park, including feasibility for an inclusive (universal‑access) playground; parents and community groups urged a feasibility study and inclusion of accessible play equipment.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6668029,"Commission asks staff to analyze possible SUP/kayak launch sites and recommend options to Town Council",826,5460000,6286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290&start=5460&end=6286","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290/thumbnail_5460000.jpg","/articles/6668029/California/Commission-asks-staff-to-analyze-possible-SUPkayak-launch-sites-and-recommend-options-to-Town-Council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668029-f2bcfbc8eece054893741143eed3684b/orig.mp4?Expires=1774945465&Signature=b5hUjPTN1ECirddoCGO2QWE1GJrakchAKlK5Z5stx7UIij63BDY9TsThC8OW1xJhdzzc0FW9mEk9E0r6BcovfWyG25tk4r-ox1ejfhDCxp0S2Ktem9aCIGWh6wDHhXvN-HFIRVtZUpAL84LoiLf-IddRom7iCEWJfSQH04daA0e-scXPRHb6RiJ39CHLS5EXgC1nKi64LGbbgmKlgjTU3q~fYLBLa6Jk~J9nfh3DgvbnYBLtNB3Ds8NI1483cDQO8iJcUqsCfyWwv03a7c-zn7oGZw-vCK5ihwuNldOwpc0B9e1Sgm3r9mnq3~d~f5lqy5XewK~UwyKUF2wMKbHNFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission voted Feb. 19 to request that town staff analyze potential paddleboard (SUP) and small-craft launch locations and return recommendations to Town Council.

Scope and rationale: Commissioners said several candidate locations deserve formal study for access, parking and operational feasibility. Staff and commissioners noted prior studies and small analyses are available but recommended a consolidated review that includes shore access, permitting constraints (including sensitive habitat and any Richardson Bay restrictions), parking, and seasonal availability.

Public input: Several residents urged moving faster. Speakers suggested potential launch sites including the downtown Main Street/Corinthian area (near the town boundary with Belvedere), the small beach at the San Rafael Avenue/Beale Street area commonly discussed in prior notes (sometimes seen in public comments as a local launch spot), Blackies Pasture (noting parking and tide constraints), and other sheltered locations. Commenters also raised alternatives such as temporary floating launch platforms to increase usable windows around tides.

Next steps: The commission’s motion asks staff to compile existing studies and investigate additional candidate sites and present findings and a recommendation at a future Town Council meeting, ideally before the council’s capital-improvement and budget decisions.

Why it matters: Town leaders and residents said increased access would serve recreation demand and broaden safe access to Richardson Bay and nearby destinations such as Angel Island, but they cautioned that any launch will need to balance parking, public safety, habitat protections and inter-jurisdictional permitting.","Commissioners voted to ask staff to analyze potential paddleboard, SUP and kayak launch locations and report recommendations to Town Council; public commenters suggested several launch ideas including downtown Main Street, San Rafael Avenue/\"Bramble Beach,\" and Blackies Pasture.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6668034,"Commission recommends hiring landscape designer for three mini parks",1192,7044000,8236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290&start=7044&end=8236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245711-07ac33e5fb480a6ef5de9d23c6e7b290/thumbnail_7044000.jpg","/articles/6668034/California/Commission-recommends-hiring-landscape-designer-for-three-mini-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668034-fe4c1096ef1524537f084a4e517299c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1774945465&Signature=o66qQrNyePP0SlG6wVJ1smZWZJA0AtpdYkvVJ570YSv4tj5pY6RnDooghY5Nk9nRTW0a4A~vFAmfRfs9V3tmPtcJ-U2Of~6IvEA-KR5aE0Iacsxj64nlQUVol1LPiJYUZS-a5g1BecnZwL-q-swQeFaO1LPGM4tg6zg9BJY6sP~1opt9MH5AaDqz2JlrXTOeSl1oiGLEptwZcToGyNy6hsBoN9OBy571Smr2eeys8YbzTgFyBaLItAhtxZiF611PEodaiZCxxw-bAHfNsNByl08TB1T647Wm41LXE2m1BtIlKDhgWHgmKu5XlwyXcJ~Zoz6tJC18I652gc416cz76g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission voted Feb. 19 to recommend that Town Council authorize staff to hire a landscape designer to produce preliminary, community-informed designs for three Tiburon mini parks.

Staff and commissioners said preliminary renderings and public workshops are needed to move conceptual items from the parks master plan into buildable projects. The commission referenced a prior, similar process used for a downtown bike kiosk project; staff estimated the preliminary-design phase for the kiosk had cost roughly $20,000 and emphasized that the consultant contract would include community outreach, two or more public workshops and a final color rendering to guide later construction bidding.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the mini-park work will help translate community priorities into concrete plans that can be priced, scheduled and built. Commissioners and public commenters emphasized that earlier community engagement from the parks master plan should be folded into the designer’s work rather than repeated, to control cost and speed delivery.

Public comment: Parents for Parks and Rec and other residents supported moving forward, while asking the town to stagger projects so modest investments — such as updated playground surfaces or benches — can be completed quickly even if larger capital funding takes longer.

Next steps: The commission’s motion asks Town Council to consider directing staff to hire a landscape architect, then to return to the commission with preliminary designs and public outreach results before bringing a final plan and cost estimates to the council for authorization to construct.","The commission voted to ask Town Council to authorize staff to hire a landscape architect to produce preliminary designs and community-engaged renderings for three Tiburon mini parks so the projects can move toward construction.","actionData","errors"]

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