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The commission’s subcommittee on Lineal Park, represented in the meeting by Liz (subcommittee member) and Mike (subcommittee member), presented a months‑long community engagement process that included neighborhood meetings, a Del Mar Middle School student survey and an open workshop immediately before the meeting. The subcommittee described a plan that emphasizes “enhancements” rather than large-scale transformation of the waterfront corridor between Greenwood Beach and the southern end of Knowles.

“The approach is really enhancements of Lineal Park as opposed to major transformation,” Liz said during the presentation, summarizing the subcommittee’s guiding principle. Mike outlined specific proposals for discrete zones: landscaping and educational signage at Greenwood Beach; a contained off‑leash dog area and paved, striped parking at Blackie’s Pasture; a shaded, nature‑based playscape and consolidated picnic seating near Tiburon Boulevard; and the sanitation-pond area as a multiuse, flat space with sand-volleyball and basketball courts, a large turf or lawn, a seating/lounge structure and charging outlets.

The subcommittee emphasized concerns that surfaced repeatedly in outreach: neighborhood traffic and overflow parking, trail and multi‑use path safety (especially conflicts involving bicycles and e‑bikes), and wildfire/vegetation management on the knoll. The Del Mar Middle School student survey — commissioned by the subcommittee and reported by Mike — drew 32 responses, which the presenters said represented roughly 40% of the school population and showed strong student interest in sand‑volleyball and basketball. The subcommittee said students indicated they might use Lineal Park about twice a week if improvements were made and suggested that after‑school use could reduce some parent pickup traffic.

Members of the public who spoke in favor of the subcommittee’s concepts highlighted multigenerational use and potential community programming. Linda (resident), who spoke online, said: “I think Lineal Park area will get so much use… It’s a great plan.” Several residents and commissioners repeatedly raised the need to study parking impacts alongside any amenity additions.

After the presentation and public comment, the commission moved and seconded a recommendation that staff be asked to engage a landscape designer and produce preliminary designs “in line with the subcommittee’s recommendations for the sanitation pond site, a nature‑based playground and covered picnic area between Blackie’s Pasture and the bathroom in Lineal Park.” The motion passed on roll call: Chair Holbrook — yes; Vice Chair Moon — yes; Commissioner Judge — yes; Commissioner Ghaffari — yes.

The commission recorded that the design request will be presented to the Town Council; staff said the commission’s motion would be forwarded so it could be considered by council at its next meeting. In staff remarks earlier in the session, David (staff member) told commissioners the town requested design funding in the proposed FY26 capital improvement plan and that council direction tomorrow could influence final budget allocations.

What happens next: staff will include the commission’s recommendation in materials going to Town Council. If council approves funding and authorizes a contract, the landscape designer will refine concept designs, and the commission anticipates an additional public outreach stage before any final design decisions.

Votes at a glance: the meeting recorded two formal approvals relevant to the commission’s work. The body approved the March 17 meeting minutes (voice vote recorded as approved). The commission also approved the subcommittee‑aligned design request (roll‑call recorded above).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 20, 2025 Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Tiburon Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission voted unanimously May 20 to ask town staff to hire a landscape designer to prepare preliminary designs for the sanitation‑pond area of Lineal Park, including a nature‑based playground and a covered picnic area between Blackie’s Pasture and the restroom.","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},6544816,"Residents urge clarity on dog access at Old St. Hilary’s Preserve after county ranger confrontation",472,120000,592000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3427517-7bad79702c351a88cdc2dbf4fb99b5aa&start=120&end=592","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3427517-7bad79702c351a88cdc2dbf4fb99b5aa/thumbnail_120000.jpg","/articles/6544816/California/Residents-urge-clarity-on-dog-access-at-Old-St-Hilarys-Preserve-after-county-ranger-confrontation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544816-e0cb2e4a4b78aec2ef45fadd2839191a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775426754&Signature=OMZl3Am9voRrEV2pE4QhyqIv7WW4y4qB4gEoCJcNRcgGuuw8swBfw~-qQyX0hu1LFwr4Jna8e8kvQbg98ukcuRBhZ9jzi00O8HRx-S~7Umo~a6neQXn-mLI2PG1uczrbIVKmCugaEFbzekKQWmoCKJIAcocgK9oz1T2cvHpgCjbkGIUimMN8oOXSh43jUu7Fu1ii~DjMCvq4DGNf~dflUVvm~YTVXgdXdYm87QWE0XN~FntPVDIdYLgh9QYUao6dWIY67D-HpF0GbtT384Yzu2979tMgpJZ35v-cAcatU3ElWE8Y5LkghLbWqDDXsG1YKziMT-VMC01LvpGms9LvMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Tiburon residents used the meeting’s public‑comment period to report encounters May 18 with a Marin County Open Space ranger who they said told them dogs must remain on fire roads rather than the unmarked trails into Old St. Hilary’s Preserve.

Kira (resident) told the commission she was walking two leashed dogs on a trail near Ridge Fire Road when a ranger “raised his hands above his head, waving to me and shouting out that I was not allowed to walk my dogs on the trail.” She said the ranger indicated dogs were permitted only on fire roads, not the trails, and that he was “warning me rather than citing me.” Kira said she gathered printed evidence showing trail entrances and signage at Lagoon View Drive that state leashed dogs are permitted and later saw a sheriff’s vehicle leave the same area. She asked the commission to: (1) raise awareness that people are being prevented from walking leashed dogs on Old St. Hilary’s trails; (2) request that the preserve’s trails appear on Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD) maps where they meet the district’s code definition of “trails”; (3) ask that the Lagoon View Drive trail sign and newly installed pedestrian gate on Mountain View Drive not be removed; and (4) request more transparency on how Measure A funds are spent.

Kira specifically referenced the Marin County Open Space District code language she cited from the district code (chapter cited in comment as Chapter 2.05 0.01) and asked that the town seek clarification from MCOSD. Jackie Leon (resident) said she submitted written comments making similar points and asked commissioners to ensure their correspondence includes those written materials.

Chair Holbrook said the commission will try to invite a Marin County Open Space District representative to address the commission at a future meeting in June or July so the district can explain its interpretation of trail signage and dog‑access rules. David (staff member) and commissioners acknowledged that enforcement practices sometimes differ from neighborhood expectations and encouraged residents to document locations and signage when they file concerns.

The commission did not take formal action on the issue at the meeting but said staff would attempt to schedule a county presentation and that the request will be transmitted to appropriate county staff for clarification.","Multiple residents told the commission they were stopped by a Marin County Open Space ranger while walking leashed dogs at routes they said are historically used as trails into Old St. Hilary’s Preserve. Speakers asked the commission to request a county presentation and to ensure trail signage and maps reflect public access.",{"_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},6544821,"Commission weighs kayak and SUP launch options; town will explore private‑land partnerships",450,7150000,7600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3427517-7bad79702c351a88cdc2dbf4fb99b5aa&start=7150&end=7600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3427517-7bad79702c351a88cdc2dbf4fb99b5aa/thumbnail_7150000.jpg","/articles/6544821/California/Commission-weighs-kayak-and-SUP-launch-options-town-will-explore-privateland-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544821-239585f12a5d46fd0b44129e3ca21cda/orig.mp4?Expires=1775426754&Signature=HYtCFHtxDoiFpUCnT~PFdkad9R6iMPXJAylblzT9PXld7qd194cN4J1sqA7OQ~terHlIVlye-RhXBjd1xIL8SawlD1OGCqztL0qKo0~HAmmSeDhs7kKjsiQKumMIeB58JPVEjSdncg0QgokZ63MO61ChQG7K~xZvi38F2Ulsmhwur1nXbDHA0bmhm8mzlWc6IUrwzflwmCrWYJ5LLUT9y79Px5ICk4EUjAT95GmyYac1GO3XP-zVDKXduNWTgN38y3f9MQJawfuV3LAMA4NCTQemnMmL7qn7Su9JJGkrj22Zn6J7u6zq01KHOnlZih7j6SNRbobWyr8R9ThBpe~~Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission reviewed options May 20 for creating a kayak/sup (stand‑up paddleboard) launch and decided to pursue preliminary outreach with private landowners and nearby jurisdictions rather than advance a single preferred public site.

Staff outlined four possibilities: (1) a launch on the town side behind 41 Main Street near the Corinthian Yacht Club; (2) a launch coordinated with Belvedere on or near the Main Street bridge (Belvedere declined further discussion at this time); (3) a potential cooperative use of the China Cabin/landmarks area; and (4) sites in Richardson Bay. David (staff member) told commissioners the Shoreline Park/Elephant Rock area is restricted by deed and cannot host new structures, eliminating that earlier option.

David and the town manager said the site behind 41 Main Street is promising because it offers a calm bay launch and parking nearby, but it would require agreement with the Corinthian club and work to rehab an existing floating dock. The China Cabin option has the advantage of existing decking, but staff warned it would likely require conditional‑use review and cooperation with Belvedere Landmarks and the Belvedere planning commission.

Several public commenters and commissioners raised tide, mudflat and bird‑protection concerns for Richardson Bay locations. Evan Seagull, a resident, noted Richardson Bay’s tidal flats and ferry traffic and cautioned that launches there may encounter mud and seasonality restrictions.

The commission instructed staff to pursue initial discussions with the Corinthian area property owners and to continue exploring options; members emphasized that any launch planning should consider boating traffic, shoreline habitat (including migratory bird periods) and parking impacts. Staff said the next step is outreach to the Corinthian Yacht Club and other stakeholders to identify feasible easement, docking or cooperative‑use arrangements.

No formal vote was taken; the item was discussed as a planning and outreach direction.","Commissioners discussed multiple possible launch sites — locations near the Corinthian/Cherry Street area, the China Cabin and Richardson Bay — and staff said the most immediately promising location is behind 41 Main Street, which would require outreach to the Corinthian yacht club and potentially dock rehabilitation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6544826,"Survey shows maintenance and accessibility top concerns for Tiburon mini parks; Cypress Hollow singled out",1036,5522000,6558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3427517-7bad79702c351a88cdc2dbf4fb99b5aa&start=5522&end=6558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3427517-7bad79702c351a88cdc2dbf4fb99b5aa/thumbnail_5522000.jpg","/articles/6544826/California/Survey-shows-maintenance-and-accessibility-top-concerns-for-Tiburon-mini-parks-Cypress-Hollow-singled-out","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544826-20e21a163e272b71eca27df7abb4fd78/orig.mp4?Expires=1775426754&Signature=FL6Izwg4ohgX7f~vWERm8Zn7dUynbtzKc0o4Gr6YjnOQ2n1qG8gMPSJ4Q8nAVct2q-6luBb5SIKMgeNBP7~fPfvwLUd7Re2KpxuKks27kadgpXJB5AJubAk2SBINN6j~RBBtEgeP2I3E0E93B8uu3m7j7I-5niM2tVJ5brEk4iCvI4BbPBniFLK~270~eqIl72oCHCogNSRl8uncG~0Ng6H0M~z0-5gtNO1IKr~7Jnhfx6ueMgkn7NVJKsRI8GAQ6KT5UCbfMkUNMwZ9vwe92rzkudaOSfCuroC3RCeEl4kxr5IEWI2ZJsj9-1js~B8Bcqck5aQiYlWRl3iIK8weeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission presented results May 20 from a month‑long survey of three neighborhood “mini parks” — Cypress Hollow, Bel Air and Belvoir — that found consistent public priorities: improved maintenance, clearer signage and more accessible play surfaces.

Commissioner Burr and a fellow subcommittee member told the commission the online and mailed SurveyMonkey outreach produced 315 submissions; staff excluded 44 incomplete responses and analyzed 271 completed responses. That sample included 50 responses for Cypress Hollow, 26 for Bel Air and 95 for the larger Belvoir site.

For Cypress Hollow, top responses were restored and upgraded swings (residents noted a lack of adult‑accessible swing seats), improved maintenance and irrigation repairs. A recurring theme at the meeting and in the online responses was concern about dogs entering playground areas. Several residents urged a gate or fence around the playground; one resident who uses the park regularly said many parents would welcome a fenced playground to separate dogs from small children.

“An accessible, sealed play surface is important,” the subcommittee said in presenting results; several commissioners and a parent in the audience called out the existing wood‑chip surfaces as inaccessible for strollers and mobility devices and recommended a rubberized surface for safety and inclusivity.

Bel Air respondents emphasized maintenance and simple amenities such as benches, trash receptacles and signage: several residents had already placed informal benches in the park and asked that the town formalize and upgrade seating. Belvoir respondents prioritized improved landscaping, removal of invasive and flammable species, and modest play additions; the survey showed interest in a universal‑design playground element and a small “bike‑training” paved area.

Commissioners noted the survey results were often bimodal — many one‑star (unnecessary) responses and many five‑star (essential) responses — reflecting differing resident demographics and priorities. The commission said it intends to pass the survey findings to a landscape designer if Town Council approves the budget request to hire one as part of the FY26 capital improvements program.

Public commenters at the meeting reiterated maintenance concerns and, in some cases, urged the commission to include funding or staffing increases to sustain park upkeep. Several residents asked the town to make its maintenance request system and schedule more visible: staff responded that the town uses a civic request form (CivicEngage/CivicPlus) for residents to report park maintenance needs and that the department is reviewing FY26 staffing and contracted services to address shortfalls.

The subcommittee also hosted a playground symposium with designers and municipal staff to examine inclusive‑design approaches and presented cost examples: commissioners were reminded that a full playground replacement can reach into the low‑hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on surfacing and equipment. The subcommittee recommended that the town prioritize maintenance, signage and targeted improvements and incorporate universal design where feasible.

The commission will carry survey results into upcoming design conversations and any consultant scope of work should Town Council fund a landscape planner.","A commission survey of three neighborhood mini parks — Cypress Hollow, Bel Air and Belvoir — found maintenance and improved, inclusive play surfaces ranked highest by respondents. Cypress Hollow respondents favored swings and repairs to lawn and irrigation; many asked for separation between playgrounds and dogs.","actionData","errors"]

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