1 CITY OF MILL VALLEY
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
December 5, 2024
5:30 PM
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; Human Resources Manager Allingham; Senior Management Analyst Walsh; Senior Management Analyst Rogers; Superintendent of Operations Neumann; Director of Public Works Poster; Library Director Brenner; Director of Arts & Recreation Howe; Director of Building & Planning Kelly; Management Analyst III Pollitzer; and City Clerk De Ferrari.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carmel called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Perrey and SECONDED by Councilmember Joachim to approve the agenda order. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
Mayor Carmel opened the meeting in celebration and honor of Betty Goerke. He invited Councilmember Perrey to share comments about Betty Goerke.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Honor Mill Valley Resident Betty Goerke.
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Councilmember Perrey shared his personal reflections on Betty Goerke and invited two speakers to come up and speak about Betty’s life, career, and impact within the City of Mill Valley.
2 Mayor Carmel opened public open time.
Speakers: Unidentified person
Communications (via eComment): One e-comment received from Laura Chariton, Watershed Alliance of Marin.
Mayor Carmel closed public open time.
2. Recognition and Thanks to the Infrastructure Funding Study Committee and "Yes on Measure L - Invest in Mill Valley's Future" Committee for their Assistance in the Passage of Measure L.
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Mayor Carmel thanked staff, community members, and his fellow councilmembers in their work on Measure L.
Deputy Director of Administration Walsh distributed certificates of appreciation to all attendees who participated in the process.
Vice Mayor Burke thanked the Mayor and highlighted the work of staff and committee members.
Councilmember Perrey thanked the community, work, and expressed his excitement to put these new tax dollars to work.
Councilmember Joachim reiterated her thanks and appreciation for everyone’s great work.
Councilmember Wickham reiterated his thanks.
3. Presentation of the City of Mill Valley 2024 Year in Review.
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City Manager Cusimano presented the item which included an overview of the 2024 Workplan objectives and accomplishments and outlined specific goals completed.
Councilmembers expressed their comments and appreciation for staff, City Manager Cusimano, and their fellow Councilmembers for the new initiatives established over the past year.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Perrey to adopt the Consent Calendar, Items #4-8. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote. 3 4. Consideration of November 4, 2024, and November 18, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the Action Minutes.
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5. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement with Forester & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance, Inc. for Median Landscape Maintenance.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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6. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting as Complete the Curb Ramp Improvements Project Phase 3 Project.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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7. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting as Complete the 2024 Molino Avenue Safety Improvements Project.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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8. Consideration of a Resolution Extending the Deadline for Property Owners Abutting Steps, Lanes, and Paths Within the City of Mill Valley to Apply for Non-Exclusive Revocable Encroachment Permits.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Mayor Carmel opened Public Open Time.
Speakers: Jaya Godwin.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Carmel closed Public Open Time.
COUNCIL/ STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Perrey shared he is very engaged with PG&E and community in the Eucalyptus Knowles neighborhood.
Councilmember Joachim noted the legislative session coming up in 2025. 4 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Cusimano noted that he and staff are aware of the extra traffic on East Blithedale and Camino Alto. He noted staff reset the lights at critical intersections today which should resolve the issue.
OLD BUSINESS
9. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring the Results of the November 5, 2024 Election in the City of Mill Valley Related to Measure L: The City’s Sales Tax Measure.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-___.
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Deputy Director of Administration Walsh presented the item.
There were no comments or questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Carmel opened public open time.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Carmel closed public open time.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Perrey and SECONDED by Councilmember Joachim to adopt the Resolution. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
10. Consideration of Resolutions 1) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for Administration and Collection of Local Transactions and Use Tax (“Sales Tax”) and 2) Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutions No. 24-___ and No. 24-___.
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There were no comments or questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Carmel opened public open time.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Perrey and SECONDED by Councilmember Wickham to adopt the Resolutions. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Congratulations & Commendation to Councilmember Jim Wickham for his Years of Service.
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Mayor Carmel read a proclamation honoring the years of service of Councilmember Wickham.
Mayor Carmel opened public comment.
Speakers: Brad Gross, John McCaully, Jim Welte, and Naima Dean.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Carmel closed public comment.
Vice Mayor Burke read a proclamation from County Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters.
Councilmembers shared comments of appreciation and thanks to Councilmember Wickham.
City Manager Cusimano presented gifts to Councilmember Wickham on behalf of staff.
Councilmember Wickham made comments of thanks and appreciation for this honor, his experience, staff, community, current and former Councilmembers, and projects.
12. Congratulations to Mayor Carmel on the Completion of His Term as Mayor.
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Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for Mayor Carmel.
City Manager Cusimano presented gifts to Mayor Carmel on behalf of staff.
13. Consideration of a Resolution Approving and Declaring the Results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-__.
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Mayor Carmel opened public open time.
6 Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Carmel closed public open time.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Perrey and SECONDED by Councilmember Wickham to adopt the Resolution. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
14. Welcome and Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Councilmembers Urban Carmel, Caroline Joachim, and Katherine Jones.
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City Clerk De Ferrari administered the Oath of Office to newly elected and reelected Councilmembers Carmel, Joachim, and Jones.
MAYORAL TRANSITION
15. Election of City Council Officers; Mayor and Vice Mayor.
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The City reorganized its Mayoral and Vice Mayoral positions.
It was MOVED by Mayor Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember Wickham to appoint Vice Mayor Burke as Mayor. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember Joachim to appoint Councilmember Perrey as Vice Mayor. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 7:42 p.m. in honor of Mill Valley resident Betty Goerke. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mill Valley City Council Chambers. ___________________________
Stephen Burke, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Risa De Ferrari, City Clerk