1 CITY OF MILL VALLEY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
February 5, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Urban Carmel – Present
Vice Mayor Stephen Burke – Present
Councilmember Max Perrey – Present
Councilmember Caroline Joachim – Present
Councilmember Jim Wickham – Present
City Staff Present: City Manager Cusimano; City Attorney Khalsa; Public Works Director Poster; Planning and Building Director Kelly; Principal Planner Staude; Senior Planner Ross; Human Resources Manager Allingham; Community Engagement Liaison Terrell; Senior Management Analyst Walsh; and City Clerk/Management Analyst III Politzer.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carmel called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Perrey to approve the agenda order. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Month of February 2024 as Black History Month.
Item 1_Black History Month Proclamation February 2024_240205 Senior Management Analyst Walsh introduced the item.
Mayor Carmel read the Proclamation into the meeting's public record. 2 CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Carmel opened public comment on the Consent Calendar, seeing no one who wished to speak, Mayor Carmel closed public comment.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Joachim to adopt the Consent Calendar, Item #2-4. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
2. Consideration of a Side Letter Extending the Current 2021-2025 Memorandum of Understanding with the Local 2167, Mill Valley Employees’ Association, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ Association (“AFSCME”) through June 30, 2027.
Recommended Action: Approve the Side Letter.
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3. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements Project; Authorizing the City Manager to Award the Construction Project; and Accepting CEQA Notice of Exemption.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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4. Consideration of a Resolution to Reject All Bids for the 2024 Preventative Maintenance Project, Approve the Modifications to the Project, and Authorize the City Manager to Award the Project.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Mayor Carmel opened Public Open Time, seeing no one who wished to speak, Mayor Carmel closed Public Open Time.
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Mayor Carmel noted he attended the Transportation Authority of Marin’s (TAM) Board meeting where they adopted a Vision Zero Plan.
Vice Mayor Burke said he attended the Donald Williams Golf Mentoring Program Workshop where they discussed the history of golf and how to approach frustrations in golfing.
Councilmember Perrey said he met with the Mill Valley School District (MVSD). He encouraged the community to attend MVSD Board meetings. He also noted that the winter storms are here and encouraged community members to sign up for emergency alerts.
Councilmember Joachim said she attended the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC)’s Homelessness Subcommittee meeting. She also noted she 3 attended the latest Neighborhood Chat on Cornelia Avenue on January 23rd and she is looking forward to the next one in February/March. Councilmember Joachim also noted she attended the League of California City’s Conference for newly elected members.
Councilmember Wickham stated he attended the meeting with Councilmember Perrey and the Mill Valley School District.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Cusimano gave a report/update on the following topics:
• The upcoming Community Chat has been canceled as it conflicts with the Mill Valley School District meeting.
• The recent storm recorded 74 mph winds on Wolfback Ridge, with several roads closed, and trees down. He thanked the Southern Marin Fire Protection District, the Mill Valley Department of Public Works, and the Mill Valley Police Department for their work during the storm.
• The City Council hosted its annual Retreat, and its outcomes will be reported at the next City Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Consideration of a Resolution Renaming and Refocusing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to the Traffic Reduction and Mobility Advisory Committee (TRMAC).
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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City Manager Cusimano, Department of Public Works Director Poster, and BPAC Chair John Selix gave a presentation on the item.
Councilmembers asked staff questions.
Mayor Carmel opened public comment. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Mayor Carmel closed public comment.
Councilmembers thanked staff for the report and said they were in favor of repurposing the Advisory Committee.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Perrey and SECONDED by Councilmember Joachim to adopt the Resolution renaming and refocusing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to the Traffic Reduction and Mobility Advisory Committee (TRMAC). The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. 1 Hamilton Drive: 1) Consideration of a Resolution to Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 1 Hamilton Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2022120597, APN 030-250-01), and to Adopt Findings and the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program for the Proposed Project Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 20 “Zoning” Section
20.12.020 to Rezone the 1/75-Acre Housing Site at the Northern Portion of the CityOwned 1 Hamilton Drive Parcel (APN: 030-250-01) from Open Area (O-A) Zoning District to Multifamily Residential – Bayfront (RM-B) Zoning District and Update the Zoning Map Accordingly; 3) Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Lease Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement (DDA), Ground Lease, and City Loan Documents between the City and EAH Housing; 4) and Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Design Review and Tree Removal Permit Applications for the Proposed Project, Subject to the Findings for Approval and the Conditions of Approval.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___, No. 24-___, No. 24-___, and introduce by title only and waive First Reading of Ordinance No. ___.
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Mayor Carmel introduced the item.
Planning and Building Director Kelly, Principal Planner Staude, and Senior Planner Ross gave a presentation on the item.
Councilmembers asked staff questions.
5 Mayor Carmel opened public comment.
Speakers: Nancy Miller, Sara Turner, Paula McGrath, Carolyn Hyder, Marta Mieleda, Coleen Chelini, Dennis Klein, Margaret Fisher, David Levin, Jenny Silva, Tay Franklin, Eileen Fisher, Phil Richardson.
Communications: Tom Whiteman, Betty Obata, Nanette Zavala, Mary McGarity, Marcia Mulholland, Sandy Smith, Lauren Vreeland Long, Grant Morris, Sharon Griffin, Daniel Martin, Kathleen Moran, John McCauley, Sally Northcutt, Jim Welte, Laura Chariton.
Mayor Carmel closed public comment.
The City Council took a recess at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened at 7:52 p.m.
Councilmembers noted the lengthy process this item has gone through and stated their excitement for the stage they have reached in this project tonight. They thanked staff for their tireless efforts and applauded the community for helping the City accomplish its goal of building affordable housing in Mill Valley for the first time in over 30 years.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Perrey to adopt a Resolution to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 1 Hamilton Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2022120597, APN 030-250-01), and to adopt Findings and the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Perrey to introduce and waive First Reading of an Ordinance amending Title 20 “Zoning” Section
20.12.020 to rezone the 1/75-Acre Housing Site at the Northern Portion of the City-Owned 1 Hamilton Drive Parcel (APN: 030-250-01) from Open Area (O-A) Zoning District to Multifamily Residential – Bayfront (RM-B) Zoning District and update the Zoning Map accordingly. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Perrey to adopt a Resolution approving the Lease Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement (DDA), Ground Lease, and City Loan Documents between the City and EAH Housing. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Perrey to adopt a Resolution approving the Design Review and Tree Removal Permit Applications for the proposed project, subject to the Findings for Approval and the Conditions of Approval. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
7. 2023-2031 Housing Element Implementation: Consideration of Two Ordinances to: 1) Update the Zoning Map to Establish Three Housing Overlay Zoning Districts (MVMC
20.12.10) and Rezone the 2023-2031 Housing Element Sites to their Designated Housing Overlay Zoning Districts and Rezone Sites to Ensure Consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Map (MVMC 20.12.20); and 2) Add New Chapter (MVMC 20.30) to 6 establish regulations for the Housing Overlay Zoning Districts.
Recommended Action: Receive the report, open the Public Hearing, make findings, and introduce and waive First Reading of Ordinance No. ___ and Ordinance No. ___.
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Planning and Building Director Kelly and Principal Planner Staude introduced the item and gave the presentation.
Councilmembers asked staff questions.
Mayor Carmel opened public comment.
Speakers: Sue Chelini.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Carmel closed public comment.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Perrey and SECONDED by Councilmember Joachim to introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance to update the Zoning Map to establish three Housing Overlay Zoning Districts (MVMC 20.12.10) and rezone the 2023-2031 Housing Element Sites to their Designated Housing Overlay Zoning Districts and Rezone Sites to ensure consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Map (MVMC 20.12.20). The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Perrey to introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance to add new Chapter (MVMC 20.30) to establish regulations for the Housing Overlay Zoning Districts. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 9:01 p.m. to the next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mill Valley City Council Chambers.
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Stephen Burke, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Risa De Ferrari, City Clerk