1 CITY OF MILL VALLEY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
October 7, 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; Director of Arts & Recreation Howe; Principal Planner Staude; Sustainability Coordinator Ledwith; Deputy Director of Human Resources Allingham; Deputy Director of Administrative Services Walsh; Community Engagement Liaison Terrell; and City Clerk De Ferrari.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carmel called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.
Mayor Carmel expressed thoughts related to current events occurring outside the City of Mill Valley and the County of Marin.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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Item #1 was moved to later in the agenda until Assemblymember Connolly could arrive.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Joachim to approve the agenda order. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Assemblymember Damon Connolly.
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2 Assemblymember Connolly presented second on the agenda.
Councilmembers made comments and asked questions related to the presentation.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Ageism Awareness Day to be Observed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
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Councilmember Joachim read the proclamation.
County Commission on Aging Representative Kristie Denton Cohen presented on Agism and its impact in our community.
Councilmembers made comments related to the presentation and commended Ms. Cohen on her work and commitment to aging awareness.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill to be Observed on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
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Community Engagement Liaison Terrell read the proclamation.
Emergency Planning Commissioner (EPC) Josh Galland presented on emergency preparedness and shared EPC Go Bags with Councilmembers.
Councilmembers made comments and expressed appreciation for the work of the EPC and Liaison Terrell.
4. Presentation of the Climate Action Plan Update and Sustainability Efforts by the City of Mill Valley.
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Sustainability Coordinator Ledwith and Principal Planner Staude gave a presentation related to local climate action efforts.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments related to the presentation and commended Sustainability Coordinator Ledwith and Principal Planner Staude for their work related to the CAP and Sustainability in the City of Mill Valley.
5. Presentation of Internet Services in the City of Mill Valley by Sonic Internet Provider Representative, Tal Strolicht.
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Sonic Representative Tal Strolicht presented on Sonic internet services plan to service the City of Mill Valley.
3 Councilmembers asked questions and made comments related to the presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was MOVED by Councilmember Joachim and SECONDED by Vice Mayor Burke to adopt the Consent Calendar, Items #6–10. Councilmembers Joachim and Perrey abstained from Item #6 due to prior absence. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
6. Consideration of the September 5, 2024, and September 16, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the Action Minutes.
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7. Consideration of the April 18, 2022, November 20, 2023, December 4, 2023, and February 22, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes the Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the Action Minutes.
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8. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Application for and Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Ocean Protection Council.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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9. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.37 of the Mill Valley Municipal Code Regarding the Downtown Plaza.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance.
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10. Opportunity to Provide Direction to Appointed Delegate Regarding the 2024 Annual League of California Cities Proposed Resolution to be Considered and Voted on at the Annual Conference in Long Beach on October 16-18, 2024.
Recommended Action: Offer the opportunity for public comment and provide direction to Delegate Joachim on the 2024 LOCC proposed resolution.
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PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Mayor Carmel opened Public Open Time.
Speakers: Laudene Treshnell and Wendy Xa.
4 City Manager Cusimano directed Deputy Director of Administrative Services Walsh to follow up with Laudene Treshnell for contact information and follow up.
Mayor Carmel directed Councilmember Perrey to follow up with Wendy Xa.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Carmel closed Public Open Time.
COUNCIL/ STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Joachim attended the United Against Hate presentation at the Mill Valley Community Center. She noted it was very impactful and extremely well attended. Thank you to The Mill Valley School District, Community Engagement Liaison Terrell and DEI Liaison Herndon. Beautification Brigade was out last weekend doing work and has another project scheduled on October 19th. If there are any ideas for projects, please contact Councilmember Joachim or Community Engagement Liaison Terrell.
Councilmember Wickham noted the Mill Valley Film Festival is happening and he is looking forward to his final few meetings as a Councilmember.
Councilmember Perrey – Enjoyed the kick of the Mill Valley Film Festival. Planning to facilitate a conversation around Adapt Bay Area, a project in partnership with Bay Area Bicycle Coalition. The City of Mill Valley has the opportunity to provide a letter of support in support of the Adapt Bay Area Plan. There will be a BCDC meeting, and our Representative is Pat Ekland from the City of Novato City Council. Supervisor Mary Sackett has composed a response to the Grand Jury E-Bike Report. Councilmember Perrey and Police Chief Navarro are on the task force and will hold a meeting this month.
Mayor Carmel – Encouraged Councilmember Perrey to present on the E-Bike Task Force to the TMAC in Mill Valley.
Vice Mayor Burke – Noted a website update for CHFMV (Community Housing Foundation of Mill Valley) and plans for a fundraiser later this year. Vice Mayor Burke said he serves on the Board of the Wildfire Prevention Agency and there are two current projects moving forward in the City of Mill Valley. Councilmember Burke presented a book to Council that highlights a great deal of history related to the City of Mill Valley and that were published in the Herald.
Mayor Carmel – Said the Safeway on Camino Alto will be having a grand opening on October 9 th. He noted that Phyllis’ Fat Burger has been replaced with new burger spot opening on October 19th. Also, on October 19th there will be the Kelly Brush Foundation Ride taking place in the downtown plaza.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
5 OLD BUSINESS
11. Consideration of the City Council Workplan Update – Third Quarter 2024.
Recommended Action: Receive Report.
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City Manager Cusimano and Deputy Director of Administrative Services Walsh presented the work plan as well as additional current updates that were not included in the work plan.
Councilmembers asked questions and shared comments in response to the presentation. The Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for all the hard work done by the City Manager and staff over the past three quarters this year.
Director of Building & Planning Kelly gave a brief update related to SB 9 in response to Mayor Carmel’s questions related to climate action goals. Director Kelly said progress is slated for 2025. He spoke on progress related to ADU Ordinances, and Green Building Code.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Consideration of the Municipal Service Tax Annual Report 2023/2024.
Recommended Action: Receive Report.
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City Manager Cusimano presented the MST annual report for Southern Marin Fire Protection District on behalf of Director of Public Works Poster and Deputy Fire Marshall of Southern Marin Fire Nau.
Councilmembers asked questions and shared comments in response to the presentation.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 8:30 p.m. to the next Regular City Council meeting which will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mill Valley City Council Chambers.
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Urban Carmel, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Risa De Ferrari, City Clerk