April 28, 2026 — Measure W West Marin TOT Oversight Committee meeting

Description

Regular Public Meeting

Agenda

The County of Marin encourages a respectful dialogue that supports freedom of speech and values diversity of opinion. Committee members, staff, and the public are expected to be polite and courteous.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call
    
2. Public Comment: Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the agenda. (While members of the public are welcome to address the Committee, under the Brown Act, Committee members may not deliberate or take action.)
    
3. Approve Minutes from March 24, 2026 (Action Item)
   1. Discussion and Comments
   2. Public Comment
   3. Vote
       
4. Review of Measure W Ordinance, tax boundaries, purpose and parameters and clarification of the Committee’s scope and oversight role (Informational)
   1. Presented by Stephen Raab, County Counsel
   2. Discussion and Comments
   3. Public Comment
       
5. Review the Board report sub-committee letter: (Action Item)
   1. Review of the board letter by Chair/Vice Chair
   2. Discussion and Comments
   3. Public Comment
   4. Vote
       
6. County Staff Transitions (Informational)
   1. CDA staff changes
   2. Introduction of Erin Cochran
   3. Discussion and Comments
   4. Public Comment
       
7. Announcements/Future Agenda items
    
8. Adjourn Meeting (Action Item) 

Minutes

DRAFT MINUTES

MEASURE W WEST MARIN TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RATE AREA

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

(MWWM TOT Oversight Committee)

Regular Public Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 5:30 P.M.

Location: West Marin Multi-Services Center, One 6^th Street, Point Reyes Station

The County of Marin encourages a respectful dialogue that supports freedom of speech and values diversity of opinion. Committee members, staff, and the public are expected to be polite and courteous.

1. Call to Order by Vice Chair Lichtenwalner at 5:35 PM. 

   Roll Call of committee members present: Michael McCall, Michelle Clein, Pamela Lichtenwalner, Kirk Marckwald, and Robert Steinberg.

   Absent: None

   Staff: Michelle Camacho, Kulwarn Bassi, Leelee Thomas, Miguel Liencres and Jennifer Menicucci.

2. Public Comment: Vice Chair Lichtenwalner asked for public comment.

   No Public Comment.

   Commissioner Steinberg- thanked Leelee Thomas to take the time to come out to our meeting.

3. Oath of Office

   Staff member Miguel Liencres administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Michelle Clein.

4. Select a 2026-27 Chair and Vice Chair

   Commissioners discussed nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. Nominations: Robert Steinberg for Chair and Kirk Marckwald for Vice Chair.

       Public Comment: None
       M/s Lichtenwalner/Clein moved to approve Robert Steinberg as Chair and Kirk Marckwald as Vice Chair.
       Ayes: Clein, Lichtenwalner, Marckwald, Steinberg, McCall
       Noes: 0
       Abstentions: 0
       Motion passed

5. Introduction of Committee Members

   Committee members and staff introduced themselves and shared background information related to their residency and involvement in West Marin.

6. Approve Minutes from March 25, 2025: (Action Item)

   The Committee reviewed the March 25, 2025, meeting minutes.

   Public Comment: None

   M/s Marckwald/Clein moved to approve the minutes as presented.

   Ayes: Clein, Lichtenwalner, Marckwald, Steinberg, McCall

   Noes: 0

   Abstains: 0

   Motion passed

7. Presentation of FY2024-25 Compliance Audit.

   Staff from the Department of Finance, Internal Audit Division, presented the Measure W Compliance Audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The audit reviewed the collection, allocation, and expenditure of Measure W funds for compliance with County Code and Ordinance No. 3692.

   The auditors provided an overview of Measure W, including the structure of transient occupancy tax (TOT) collection, the 50/50 allocation of funds between fire and emergency services and community housing, and the administrative fee cap of 5%.

   The audit concluded that Measure W funds were used for their intended purposes. The auditors reported one observation related to community housing administration and two findings related to fire and emergency services administration.

   The observation identified the transfer of $2.1 million in Measure W funds to the County Housing Trust Fund and recommended enhanced tracking and reporting to ensure funds remain restricted to West Marin uses.

   Two findings were identified related to Marin County Fire Department administration:

   1. Administrative costs exceeded the allowable 5% cap.
   2. Marin County Fire did not transfer their portion of the Measure W funds, as a member agency by fiscal year-end.

Staff indicated that corrective actions are being implemented, including improved tracking, calculation methodologies, and reconciliation procedures.

Committee members asked clarifying questions regarding audit procedures, definitions of findings versus observations, administrative fee calculations, reconciliation processes, and tracking of Measure W funds. Additional discussion included oversight roles, reporting processes, and monitoring of TOT revenues.

Public comment: None

M/s Lichtenwalner/Steinberg moved to approve the audit as presented.

Ayes: Clein, Lichtenwalner, Marckwald, Steinberg, McCall

Noes: 0

Abstains: 0

Motion passed

 

8. Selection of Board report sub-committee: (Action Item):

Commissioners discussed formation of a subcommittee to prepare the board report for the Board of Supervisors.

Nominations:

Robert Steinberg

Kirk Marckwald

Public Comment: None

M/s Lichtenwalner/Clein motioned to approve Robert Steinberg and Kirk Marckwald to the subcommittee.

Ayes: Clein, Lichtenwalner, Marckwald, Steinberg, McCall.

Noes: 0

Abstains: 0

Motion passed

9. Announcements/Future Agenda items:

• Clarification of the Committee’s scope and oversight role
• Review of Measure W purpose and parameters
• Possible invitation to County Counsel for additional guidance
• Discussion of direct housing assistance funding and program outcomes (if appropriate for this committee; staff to verify)

 

10.  Adjourn Meeting: Chair Steinberg moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 PM.

    Public Comment: None.

    M/s Marckwald/Lichtenwalner moved to adjourn the meeting.

    Ayes: Clein, Lichtenwalner, Marckwald, Steinberg, McCall

    Noes: 0

    Abstains: 0

    Motion passed

Minutes File

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