March 24, 2026 Measure W TOT Oversight Committee

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. Oath of Office. (Action Item)
   1. Administer the Oath of Office by Miguel Liencres (staff) (3min).
   2. Michelle Clein
       
4. Select a 2026-27 Chair and Vice-Chair: (Action Item) (7min)
   1. Discussion and Comments
   2. Public Comment
   3. Vote
       
5. Introduction of Committee Members (Informational) (10min)
   1. Committee members/staff introduce themselves.
   2. Review any general questions related to the Committee.
   3. Public Comment
       
6. Approve Minutes from March 25, 2025 (Action Item) (5min)
   1. Discussion and Comments
   2. Public Comment
   3. Vote
7. Presentation of FY2024-25 Compliance Audit. (Action Item) (45min)
   1. Presentation and review of the audit
   2. Discussion and Comments
   3. Public Comment
   4. Vote
       
8. Selection of Board report sub-committee: (Action Item) (10min)
   1. Nomination of two (2) Commissioners for the committee
   2. Discussion and Comments
   3. Public Comment
   4. Vote
       
9. Announcements/Future Agenda items (3min)
    
10. Adjourn Meeting (Action Item) (2min)

Minutes

DRAFT MINUTES

Measure W West Marin Transient Occupancy Tax Rate Area

Oversight Committee

(MWWM TOT Oversight Committee)

Regular Public Meeting

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 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 Chair, Michelle Clein at 5:34 PM. 

   Roll Call of committee members present: Michelle Clein, Mike Durrie, Kirk Marckwald, and Robert Steinberg. Pamela Lichtenwalner joined at 5:40 PM.

   Absent: None

Staff: Miguel Liencres and Jennifer Menicucci.

 

2. Public Comment: Chair Clein asked for public comment.

   No Public Comment.

    

   Commissioner Steinberg stated that he would like to have more guidelines from the Board of Supervisors and analytical data presented to the committee and discuss how this committee could have a broader scope for oversight. Commissioner Lichtenwalner stated that she would like more understanding of the accrual in Housing holding the $2.1M. Staff Liencres stated that the Board approved today, on March 25, 2025, a large housing project in Point Reyes at the Coast Guard site and funds will be shifting.

 

3. Approve Minutes from March 13, 2025: (Action Item)

   Chair Clein asked the Committee to review the minutes.

   Public Comment: None

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

   Roll Call was taken of each Commissioner:

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

   Noes: 0

   Abstains: 0

   Motion passes
    

4. Review Sub-committee Board Letter: (Action Item):

   Chair Clein asked the Committee to review the board letter. Commissioner Kirk Marckwald proposed a verb change to the third paragraph under “Summary” from ‘has’ to ‘implement’. Commissioners discussed and agreed with the change.

Public Comment: None

M/s Clein/Steinberg motioned to accept the board letter with the verb change. 

Roll Call was taken of each Commissioner:

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

Noes: 0

Abstains: 0

Motion passes
 

5. Review date with Committee to bring the letter to the Board: (Informational Item)

   Staff discussed with the Commissioners the board date to bring the Oversight Committee letter, and the audit report forward will be at the April 15^th meeting. Staff will email the Commissioners when the letter is on the agenda.
    

6. Review Commissioners Terms that expire in November 2025: (Informational Item)

   Staff reviewed with the Commissioners the two members who will term out on November 30, 2025, will be Chair Michelle Clein and Commissioner Mike Durrie. Staff discussed their options are to reapply for the seat or write a termination letter to the Board. Staff will assist with any termination letters. Applications will open in mid-September. Staff asked for Commissioners to reach out to their community and neighbors to solicit new members.
    

7. Announcements/Future Agenda items:

   Commissioner Lichtenwalner shared that Point Reyes light following the story on the Stinson Beach fire department facility building.

   Commissioner Marckwald shared that Supervisor Rodoni said today that short term rentals have contributed toward low-income housing.
    

8.  Adjourn Meeting: Chair Clein moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 PM.

   Public Comment: None.

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

   Roll Call was taken of each Commissioner:

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

   Noes: 0

   Abstains: 0

   Motion passes

Accessibility information

Location accessibility

The agenda is available on the Internet in the County’s website. For information about participating in the MWWM TOT Oversight Committee meetings see information above or call (415) 473-7097. Individuals who require language translation, special assistance or a disability related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, or who have a disability and wish to request an alternative format for the agenda, meeting notice, agenda packet or other writings that may be distributed at the meeting, should contact the staff support for the Committee, no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day before the meeting at (415) 473-7097 and/or email measurewoc@marincounty.gov. Sufficient notification will enable the County to make reasonable arrangements for accommodations for this meeting, the materials related to it, and your ability to comment.

Disability accommodations

For disability accommodations please phone 415 473-7097 (Voice), CA Relay 711, or email Jennifer Menicucci at least five business days in advance of the event. The County will do its best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.