1 CITY OF MILL VALLEY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
May 2, 2022
6:30 P.M.
Mayor John McCauley – Present
Vice Mayor Jim Wickham – Absent
Councilmember Urban Carmel – Present
Councilmember Sashi McEntee – Present
Councilmember Stephen Burke – Present
City Staff Present: City Manager Piombo; City Attorney Khalsa; Public Works Director Poster; Associate Engineer DeLira; City Clerk/Management Analyst III Rogers; and Deputy City Clerk/Management Analyst II Politzer.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McCauley called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and noted Vice Mayor Wickham was absent.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember Burke to approve the Agenda Order. The Motion was carried by a 4-0, Vice Mayor Wickham absent.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor McCauley opened public comment for items on the Consent Calendar. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Mayor McCauley closed public comment.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember McEntee to approve the Consent Calendar, Items #1-5. The Motion was carried by a 4-0 vote, Vice Mayor Wickham absent.
2 1. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Mill Valley and the Mill Valley Firefighters Association (“Association”).
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-___.
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2. Consideration of a Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 21-55 and Adopting an Updated City-Wide Records Retention Schedule for 2022.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-___.
Item 2_Resolution Update Retention Schedules for 2022_220502
3. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Extending the Temporary Outdoor Dining and Business Program Under Urgency Ordinance No. 1317U Through October 31, 2022.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 1334.
Item 3_Second Reading of Ordinance Extending Outdoor Dining & Business Program_220502
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Support the Digital Marin Strategic Plan.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-___.
Item 4_Resolution Supporting the Digital Marin Strategic Plan_220502
5. Receive Report of Mill Valley Refuse Service Financial Review (2017-2020) and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Rates (No Increase Requested).
Recommended Action: Receive report.
Item 5_MVRS Financial Review & FY22-23 Rates_220502
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Mayor McCauley said the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM) continues to make upgrades to its digester functions. He noted generators will be running for a bit and neighbors will be informed. Mayor McCauley also said there was an Earth Day presentation on April 24th high school students. He also noted he volunteered for the Women’s Dipsea Race which occurred on April 30th. Mayor McCauley also announced Tamalpais High School hosted “Diversity Day on May 1st which was a success. He then encouraged the community to attend the 1 Hamilton Presentation and Workshop on May 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Carmel noted this upcoming Saturday is the inaugural Mill Valley Music Festival hosted by the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce and doors will open at noon and the event will be over around 7:00 p.m. He encouraged everyone attending to walk or drive to the event. Councilmember Carmel said local businesses like Mamahuhu and Mixt will be providing food at the festival. He also noted there will be a shuttle service at Old Mill Park for anyone who is struggling to find parking. Councilmember Carmel said he attended a presentation at the Redwoods last Monday. He also noted this past Friday was the 102nd birthday of Francis Kelly was who recently passed away. Councilmember Carmel also noted there will be a Housing Element meeting later this month on May 17th for anyone interested in attending. 3 Councilmember McEntee said her daughter got to tour SASM’s facilities with her Mill Valley Middle School peers and thanked staff for their accommodations. She also noted the Music Festival organizers have done a great job connecting with neighbors about possible traffic impacts. Councilmember McEntee noted the Public Disaster Education and Preparedness (PDEP) Committee of Marin Disaster & Citizens Corps Council (DC3) talked about the Marin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) recently.
Councilmember Burke said he recently visited Joe’s Taco Lounge for lunch and came across a co-op garage across the street by the Jiffy Lube for auto enthusiasts and works with Tam high Auto lab as well. Councilmember Burke also noted the Sweetwater Café is hosting a benefit for Ukraine and encouraged community members to attend.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Piombo reported on the following:
• The City will be hosting an Open House on the 1 Hamilton Drive Project at the Community Center to go over preliminary design ideas. He noted the Open House will be very interactive as staff will host a Q & A session and take a survey. • Touchstone Golf started managing the Golf Course today. He thanked them for their partnership.
• City Manager recruitment has begun as the brochure went live last week. He invited all interested parties and applicants to review it.
• April 30th was National Prescription Drug take-back day, but community members can continue turning in their prescription drugs at the Mill Valley Police Department. • The Mill Valley Music Festival will be this Saturday, May 7th and there will be free parking and a shuttle service from Sausalito and Corte Madera. • Associate Engineer DeLira gave a report and update on the East Blithedale Project. • City Manager Piombo also wished City Clerk/Management Analyst III Rogers a happy belated birthday.
PUBLIC OPEN TIME
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Public Open Time, Communication No. 2_220502
Public Open Time, Communication Nos. 3-6_220502
Public Open Time, Comment No. 7_220502
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): Cheryl Modica.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Carmel asked if the Council would like him to draft a letter for the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) to sign regarding their opposition to the upcoming Housing Element.
4 Councilmember McEntee noted he should get in touch with Nancy Hall Bennet, North Bay Public Affairs Manager, from the League of California Cities as some other jurisdictions throughout the Bay Area are interested in taking a similar, joint approach.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 7:05 p.m. to the next Regular City Council meeting which will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022. ___________________________
John McCauley, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelsey Rogers, City Clerk/Management Analyst III