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County staff said the action gives the county, nonprofits and private property owners a limited set of regulatory flexibilities under state law to stand up interim shelters — such as RV or cabin-style accommodations, mobile homes or similar temporary units — for people the county defines as homeless. \"This is a targeted solution to our shelter crisis, and it is meant to serve people who are unsheltered or undersheltered as an interim measure to protect their health and safety,\" Community Development Agency planner Sarah Jones told the board.

The action follows staff presentations from Health and Human Services and Community Development Agency staff that framed the step as an enabling measure, not a funding decision. \"The shelter crisis designation is an enabling policy,\" Health and Human Services director Lisa Varhoo said, adding that no county-owned sites or specific projects were approved at the meeting. Gary Najaris, director of Homelessness and Coordinated Care, said the county’s 2022 point-in-time count identified 1,090 people experiencing homelessness in Marin County and that the new tools expand options for temporary shelters.

Why it matters: Supporters said the declaration and code changes are needed to protect residents who are living in substandard or at-risk housing in West Marin and other unincorporated areas, and to create interim placements while permanent housing is developed. More than two dozen West Marin residents, community groups and health providers urged the board to act quickly, citing the imminent displacement of ranch employees and long-standing unsafe housing in the Point Reyes area.

What the ordinances do: The urgency ordinance adopts appendices from the California Residential and Building Codes that specify health and safety standards for temporary emergency housing types not on permanent foundations. It also enables, on county-owned or leased land, limited exceptions to local planning and zoning when necessary to site temporary emergency shelters. Staff said annual reporting to the state on any use of these authorities is required and that the declaration would be in effect for three years unless the board extends it.

Board and next steps: Supervisors voted to adopt the declaration and the urgency ordinance by the required four-fifths vote. Board members and staff said the measure is only a first step. Staff outlined planned follow-up work including administrative procedures (for example, septic pump-and-haul permitting), outreach to West Marin communities, and a package of additional tools to be returned to the board. Sarah Jones said the county will map a broader “toolbox” including code-enforcement amnesty options and permitting streamlining to encourage transition from temporary to permanent housing.

Community reaction and context: Health care providers, community land trusts and local foundations urged speedy implementation and close coordination with nonprofit partners. Several speakers who identified as residents of Point Reyes and other West Marin communities described living conditions they said threatened health and safety and asked for temporary housing solutions that allow people to remain in their communities while permanent housing is pursued.

Limitations: Staff emphasized that the declaration itself does not appropriate funding or identify sites; separate approvals will be needed for county-owned sites and any discretionary permits. The urgency ordinance applies only to unincorporated Marin County; incorporated cities are not covered by this action.

The board directed staff to return with implementation steps, to pursue community engagement in West Marin and to report back through the required state reporting process and to the board as projects are developed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marin County - March - Mar 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Marin County Board of Supervisors on March 11 declared a shelter crisis for the unincorporated parts of the county and adopted an urgency ordinance allowing temporary emergency housing standards and limited exceptions to local development rules to speed creation of interim shelter.","taxTitle","Marin County, California","taxId",4099,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638864,"Board amends HUD CDBG/HOME allocation wording to make awards contingent on receipt of 2025 federal funds",273,3603000,3876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2567749-dd84220aaa5cc6aab34f48527e17dd4f&start=3603&end=3876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2567749-dd84220aaa5cc6aab34f48527e17dd4f/thumbnail_3603000.jpg","/articles/6638864/Marin-County/California/Board-amends-HUD-CDBGHOME-allocation-wording-to-make-awards-contingent-on-receipt-of-2025-federal-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638864-5299c7ef76fc0657763c5fa73477368b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770769064&Signature=Z1bhBLdUjJrE177b81s6IDEX3xV1yhpYn1cSXQwA3Bq1erBK~eRE3dXx7m1Geog7ObQUKN0fluIYPFug4iLHDlOIiFO0QNKuq96Q-1xubBLjCQsr0tkvynngWtIYUYvWQ~8m8P0PSnqZAbzdF-iaQmArq-vvqkSUDHOosW9cOKIEOZOHG6qkShPpavhICsxqCxFp-v5IDJxhS6KjpUSzfZPJT~wpi8IYFofS8KZUa6NlbPuGOvXeVbGuyjlmHLino4dfSoHe74Uw1zXF19zhGnGiNiruovZgkFq2DnX2YGvao4-QSSRrH3-ZXfKYzz2eJYKcm~B~sIHzbTGS9-yhCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marin County Board of Supervisors on March 11 approved an amendment to its annual action plan for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds to make certain program-income awards contingent on the county receiving CDBG/HOME allocations for federal fiscal year 2025.

Jillian Ziger, principal planner in the County's Housing and Grants Division, told the board that the county had received approximately $1.2 million in program income after repayment of two older CDBG loans. HUD timely-spending rules require jurisdictions with large unspent balances to act promptly or risk being designated a high-risk grantee. In December the Priority Setting Committee recommended allocating the program income to projects from the 2024 funding cycle to spend the funds quickly.

However, staff reported uncertainty about the federal budget after recent federal elections and said the county may or may not receive allocated CDBG/HOME funds for 2025. To avoid committing program income in a way that would conflict with larger federal allocations, staff proposed language for the board to approve that would make the 2024-recommended awards contingent: if the county does not receive the FY2025 allocation from HUD or if allocations are substantially reduced, staff will return to the board and pause or reconsider the awards.

The board approved the amendment after staff and county counsel confirmed the suggested contingency language was sufficient. No public speakers spoke on the item.","The board approved an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME annual action plan so program-income awards recommended by the county's Priority Setting Committee can be paused if Marin does not receive federal CDBG/HOME allocations for 2025.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638870,"Supervisors extend ADU and JDU fee-waiver program through 2026 to encourage housing and affordable deed restrictions",725,4005000,4730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2567749-dd84220aaa5cc6aab34f48527e17dd4f&start=4005&end=4730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2567749-dd84220aaa5cc6aab34f48527e17dd4f/thumbnail_4005000.jpg","/articles/6638870/Marin-County/California/Supervisors-extend-ADU-and-JDU-fee-waiver-program-through-2026-to-encourage-housing-and-affordable-deed-restrictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638870-72057410471d28a9632e57de70189325/orig.mp4?Expires=1770769064&Signature=DSS-n1S7Pt88oFMqob7rSnmvWdMGdCDWOkfB5Y4j3FvmQwXYA2jjEVqHg1lgDcVx~P79E6H-g89VY92wgbWoNz6XUoI8DxL0zm4tasDu8CR22mUs5dbZxI~ntfPEA6l~ixWuvIHZHXk8TMGWfqNrjMdQAvHtULXQJsnAWDXksL7zz0YZFrQMhr3GZad-tPbeN2qJ4SLHHnckAY2~DE-biTIgrO~7Ch2kCTxscuURhnLNtNk~MlGynztUvJlG-QzXTcGSWLNbZlywPJzttIfzhAwGuMzqs5GLtjoeX69QdxmmtzQnZIQjIWsBQwME-3rXyepElKKbCv9SXOMs3495xQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marin County Board of Supervisors on March 11 voted to extend an existing permit-fee waiver program for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs (JDUs) through Dec. 31, 2026.

County staff described four fee-waiver tiers: $1,500 for eligible JDUs; $2,500 for standard ADUs; $7,500 total ($2,500 + $5,000) for deed-restricted ADUs affordable to moderate-income households (roughly $200,000 annual income for a three-person household in 2024) and $10,000 for deed-restricted ADUs affordable to lower-income households (up to approximately $141,000 for a three-person household in 2024). All waivers require the owner to certify the unit will not be used as a short-term rental.

Senior planner Aileen Tannillion told supervisors Marin has seen a steady rise in ADU permit activity — from roughly 35 applications in 2019 to about 90–94 applications a year more recently — and that building permits issued since 2019 number just under 303 for ADUs, of which about 153 have certificates of occupancy. Staff said about $200,000 in fee waivers were processed in the last two years and noted one deed-restricted low-income ADU is now occupied; three additional deed-restricted waivers are pending.

Supervisor questions focused on implementation details such as when waivers are applied (at permit fee assessment) and how the county tracks deed-restricted units. Staff said waiver approval occurs when permit fees are set and that owners of deed-restricted units must provide tenancy and income certifications that the county monitors.

The board approved the extension by motion; staff said the county also offers ADU resources including one-on-one feasibility consultations and preapproved plans through the ADU Center to reduce costs and time for homeowners.","The board extended its accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior ADU (JDU) permit fee-waiver program through Dec. 31, 2026; the program includes tiered waivers for affordability deed restrictions and has supported dozens of ADU permits and feasibility consultations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638873,"Board accepts Marin County Integrated Pest Management report, approves 2025 allowed products list and honors Marin Monarch Working Group",1378,238000,1616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2567749-dd84220aaa5cc6aab34f48527e17dd4f&start=238&end=1616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2567749-dd84220aaa5cc6aab34f48527e17dd4f/thumbnail_238000.jpg","/articles/6638873/Marin-County/California/Board-accepts-Marin-County-Integrated-Pest-Management-report-approves-2025-allowed-products-list-and-honors-Marin-Monarch-Working-Group","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638873-f77b09f1c4232639251a2cba35a705ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770769064&Signature=j9Q2A4C7Ep7fTKvKJLgAUpo5GQODcnhhFT~SvOViomgcSXldiRrG5Qmis~Aoefd0C~G4GwXnTWwyuOD3wjcxU~pBmnnwFMsf2UrzOmjLmPl6KG-jyG2qKWkov1FhmYmH0~IynXjYqbahhOfQoorUaKpv-1w-biGHByt80Md3D7awgPCaNDLb5Jnl4HC04nz4-QbFEcWfLtvSaaIEKMEnItefni8lVrf6Lg40n~Th34pDw73cSdjmVuW9gZqVgVj9UY5oEavNwbABWlXXKiDawke~evCM2d8TSOr4cgmHgXVLIVrYJlOw9rCcDKAObvv~mPg~VpVKxpFGXMP-w9dpog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marin County Board of Supervisors on March 11 received the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 2024 annual report, approved the county’s allowed IPM products list for 2025 and commended the Marin Monarch Working Group as the program’s 2024 achievement award recipient.

Marin County Parks superintendent Jim Chica and senior program coordinator Cat (Kat) Connect summarized 2024 IPM activities, emphasizing a long-standing county preference for nonchemical management following the county’s 2015–2017 shift away from glyphosate. Chica said volunteers and community partners are central to the program: staff reported over 41,000 nonchemical labor hours in 2024, a 14% increase over 2023, with volunteers contributing about 25% of those hours.

The report noted limited pesticide use in 2024: staff said most conventional pesticide use reported was a single application of a product called Reliant to support select trees facing sudden oak death; the county also reported use of an organic product (Essentria) for quarterly structural application and limited boric-acid ant baits. \"We spend about 95 percent or more of our time as a program thinking about non chemical work,\" Chica said.

The board also recognized the Marin Monarch Working Group with the IPM Achievement Award for its citizen-science, education and advocacy work, particularly around neonicotinoid impacts on monarch butterflies. Supervisor comments praised volunteer coordinator Kirk Schroeder and the department’s sustained work; Supervisor Colbert moved the three-part action (receive report, approve 2025 allowed products list, and approve a commendation for the award recipient), which was seconded by Supervisor Rodoni and adopted by the board.

What the vote covered: The board voted to receive the draft IPM report (to be posted on the parks website), approve the 2025 allowed products list for contractor use, and approve a resolution recognizing the Marin Monarch Working Group. Staff said the draft had been reviewed by the IPM Commission, that the allowed-products list is annually updated, and that there were no IPM policy violations reported for 2024.

Background: County staff traced the county’s transition away from glyphosate to discussion beginning in 2015 and a nonchemical pilot funded in part by Measure A sales-tax revenue. The IPM Commission advised staff on product selection and community engagement. The program covers 148 sites including parks, county facilities and road medians and applies an IPM-by-design approach for new landscapes.

Public input consisted of three brief comments supporting the program and offering ideas; staff and supervisors thanked volunteers and emphasized continued focus on nonchemical strategies.","The supervisors received the 2024 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) annual report, approved the county's 2025 allowed products list and recognized the Marin Monarch Working Group with the 2024 IPM Achievement Award.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638879,"Supervisors rescind erroneous tax sale of Tiburon View HOA common area",2112,11583000,13695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2567749-dd84220aaa5cc6aab34f48527e17dd4f&start=11583&end=13695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2567749-dd84220aaa5cc6aab34f48527e17dd4f/thumbnail_11583000.jpg","/articles/6638879/Marin-County/California/Supervisors-rescind-erroneous-tax-sale-of-Tiburon-View-HOA-common-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638879-36d00d349ef33fdf84f865ea1cd10b8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770769064&Signature=VdNr5eQUC3KM6MNcJEDd-U4zNf3eo7QXTCXAmRh8V63oJB66Me1fyqte2R02tFp5a-hi8OSaKi6A10KZ5EHfIVNa-QJ0lmGCaBYSuUccakl5hvmrMzBOnzs-wwdmV76QqTvPakIN5Y1hT15tPFbI9JowPBb9eS~wt-YtNteMkBnxMzaYKWqTuMIe7LCruDpR~19cPCYume3Lxsy5tqrFQVn~qMHqXr3b2~SsJ5iONtXJ53rQhEf2ApJEjToJmvRT1A5I4ccIVfyC1aLfnk6OtVZkByGRgfeF4RYtOBtjkR6nEgDNLsUCUlvg92rEIf8Y0QG4gLwx1gHoTAF2D8m1ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Supervisors on March 11 voted to rescind the county's March 2024 tax sale of an assessor parcel identified as a common area for the Tiburon View subdivision.

County finance staff told the board the parcel had been sold after direct charges accumulated on a common area parcel (APN 034-182-13) because a lien had been applied in error. \"Under California law, specifically Revenue and Taxation Code 2188.5, common areas and planned developments should not be taxed separately as their value is already incorporated into the assessment of individual properties,\" Assistant Director Sandra Cacharos told the board.

The Tiburon View Homeowners Association petitioned the tax collector to rescind the sale after the deed to the purchaser was recorded in May 2024; the Tax Collector's office subsequently issued a determination that the parcel should not have been sold. The board previously adopted a resolution in November 2024 that rescinded the sale contingent on purchaser consent; the purchaser did not consent, so the matter returned to the board for a formal rescission under Revenue and Taxation Code section 3731(b).

The purchaser, represented at the hearing by counsel, argued the tax lien and sale were lawful. The homeowners association’s attorney countered the parcel is a common area conveyed to the homeowners association and that owners have paid their portion of taxes as part of their lot ownership. After hearing from staff, the purchaser and the homeowners association, the supervisors voted to rescind the sale and directed the tax collector to prepare a conforming resolution and to record a rescission of the tax deed.

What the county found: Finance staff said the statutory scheme in Revenue and Taxation Code section 2188.5 treats the assessment and lien for planned developments as an interest in each separately owned lot plus its proportionate interest in the common area; a lien on the common area alone is invalid under that provision. Staff cited appellate and Board of Equalization rulings that apply the statute in similar circumstances.

Next steps: The board directed the tax collector and county finance to prepare a rescission resolution and to record the rescission of the tax deed without the purchaser's consent, as allowed under the relevant Revenue and Taxation Code section.","After a hearing, the Marin County Board of Supervisors rescinded a March 2024 tax sale of a Tiburon View Homeowners Association common area, concluding the parcel was improperly subject to a tax lien under California law governing planned developments.","actionData","errors"]

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