1 CITY OF MILL VALLEY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
January 20, 2022
6:30 P.M.
Mayor John McCauley – Present
Vice Mayor Jim Wickham – Present
Councilmember Urban Carmel – Present
Councilmember Sashi McEntee – Present
Councilmember Stephen Burke – Present
City Staff Present: City Manager Piombo; Planning and Building Director Kelly; Senior Code Enforcement Officer Cogbill; Senior Management Analyst Walsh; and Deputy City Clerk/Management Analyst II Politzer.
2022 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT INTERVIEWS (Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Planning Commission): 5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
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Councilmembers interviewed applicants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) (Liz Bernstein, Nick Bockh, Stephen Donahue, Michael Dorsi, Karen Jaber, Steve Moazed, Mayra Madriz, Blair Peterson, Jordan Rosenlicht, and Eric Steinhofer).
Councilmembers also interviewed applicants for the Planning Commission (Shen-I Chiou, Ernest Cirangle, Greg Hildebrand, and Frederic Sherman). The Council will decide on their appointments during Item #7 of the January 20, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McCauley called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk/Management Analyst II Politzer read the COVID-19 notice and public participation instructions into the record.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Wickham and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve the Agenda Order. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote. 2 PRESENTATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor McCauley opened public comment. Seeing no one who wished to speak on items regarding the Consent Calendar, Mayor McCauley closed public comment.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Wickham and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve the Consent Calendar, Items #1-6. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
1. Consideration of Making Findings to Support the Use of Teleconferencing to Hold Public Meetings of the City Council and City Boards, Commissions, and Committees During the Statewide State of Emergency Proclaimed by Governor Newsome on March 4, 2020.
Recommended Action: Make findings to have the option to hold remote meetings as allowed by Assembly Bill 361.
Item 1_AB 361 Findings_220120
Item 1_Public Communication No. 1_220120
2. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for the 2022 Miscellaneous ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades Project; Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA; and Authorizing the City Manager to Award and Execute a Construction Contract to the Lowest Qualified Responsive and Responsible Bidder for Construction.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-___.
Item 2_2022 Miscellaneous ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades PS&E_220120
3. Consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Extension to the Citywide Janitorial Services Agreement with ABM Onsite Services – West, Inc.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute and extend the agreement.
Item 3_Extension of Contract for Citywide Janitorial Services_220120
4. Consideration of a Request to Use COPS Fund to Purchase Employee Wardrobe and Equipment Lockers for the Mill Valley Police Department.
Recommended Action: Receive report and approve request.
Item 4_COPS Fund Department Equipment Purchases_220120
5. Receive the Statement of General Fund Revenue and Expenditures as of September 30, 2021.
Recommended Action: Receive report.
Item 5_General Fund September 30, 2021_220120
6. Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Municipal Service Tax Annual Report.
Recommended Action: Receive report.
Item 6_MST Annual Report for 2020-2021_220120
3 COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Carmel noted he attended a Chamber Board meeting last week where the new Chair of the Chamber of Commerce, Hunter Moore, CEO of the Redwoods, led a discussion regarding the Mill Valley Music Festival coming up on May 7th. He also added that the Climate Action Plan Task Force would meet on January 26th and discuss transportation issues.
Councilmember McEntee said the next Marin County Council of Mayors & Councilmembers (MCCMC) meeting would feature a speaker from the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Administration from the Department of Homeland Security. She also noted she attended the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) meeting, discussing next year’s work plan development.
Mayor McCauley said he had the honor of meeting with a local Cub Scout den in midDecember and enjoyed speaking with the youth of Mill Valley about local government.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Piombo reported on the following topics:
• The Police Department and Department of Public Works initiated the Evacuation Equipment drill on January 4th. Staff conducted training on evacuation plans, vehicle routing, and how to utilize evacuation equipment trailers along Miller Avenue. • The City has launched an online survey and will be hosting a workshop regarding the upcoming Housing Element Update.
• The Housing Advisory Committee is hosting its third workshop on February 16th. • The Mill Valley Arts Commission put a call out to local musicians to sign up for their Concerts in the Plaza events taking place later this year. • Senior Management Analyst Walsh gave an update on Citywide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
PUBLIC OPEN TIME
None.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Consideration of a Resolution Making Appointments to the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and Planning Commission (Terms Effective March 1, 2022 Unless Noted Otherwise).
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-___.
Item 7_2022 BPAC and PC Appointments_220120
Mayor McCauley stated the City Council held interviews for the annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) recruitment at 5:00 p.m. this evening. He also noted the City Council held interviews for the annual Planning Commission recruitment at 6:00 p.m. as well.
Mayor McCauley announced the City Council would be appointing Karen Jaber and Mayra Madriz to the BPAC, term starting March 1, 2022, and ending February 28, 2025. Mayor McCauley also announced the City Council would be appointing Greg Hildebrand (incumbent) and Ernest Cirangle to the Planning Commission, Mr. Hildebrand’s second term starting 4 March 1, 2022, and ending February 28, 2025. He specified Mr. Cirangle will be filling a preexisting unscheduled vacancy, so his term will begin the date of appointment (January 20, 2022) and end on February 28, 2023, at which time he can reapply for a new, full three-year term.
Mayor McCauley opened public comment. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Mayor McCauley closed public comment.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Vice Mayor Wickham to adopt the Resolution. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
Councilmembers congratulated Ms. Jaber, Ms. Madriz, Mr. Hildebrand, and Mr. Cirangle on their appointments.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Consideration of a Resolution Requesting the County of Marin, Auditor-Controller to Add Unpaid Penalties to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tax Rolls for the Property at 26 Pimlott Lane.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-___.
Item 8_Proposed Tax Lien for 26 Pimlott_220120
Senior Code Enforcement Officer Cogbill gave a summary of the staff report.
Council asked staff questions.
Mayor McCauley opened public comment. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Mayor McCauley closed public comment.
Councilmembers thanked Senior Code Enforcement Officer Cogbill for his efforts on this item and concurred to adopt the proposed resolution.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Wickham and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to adopt the Resolution. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 7:06 p.m. to the next Regular City Council meeting which will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022. ___________________________
John McCauley, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelsey Rogers, City Clerk/Management Analyst III