CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
January 27, 2025
5:30 p.m.
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Max Perrey, Mayor
Caroine Joachim, Vice Mayor
Urban Carmel
Katherine Jones
Stephen Burke
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CALL TO ORDER
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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• Adjournment in Honor of Mill Valley resident and talented musician who has been an avid supporter of and fixture at the Sweetwater, Austin De Lone, who passed away on January 6, 2025.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a music video, “Mill Valley Day”, celebrating and honoring the City of Mill Valley by Steve Goldman.
2. Presentation by Performing Stars organization Honoring Outstanding Community Volunteers and Agencies for their Dedication and Commitment to the Annual Toy and Gift Drive by Executive Director, Felicia Gaston.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single motion without discussion. The Mayor or any member of the City Council or the public may request that any item listed under the Consent Calendar be removed and action taken separately. In the event that an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it shall be considered in its numerical order.
3. Consideration of the Purchase and Installation of Public Art at Miller and Locust Avenue – “Lumisphere”.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Purchase.
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4. Consideration of the Purchase and Installation of Public Art in the Depot Plaza – “Mum”.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Purchase.
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5. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting as Complete the Depot Plaza Expansion Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-___.
Item 5_Depot Plaza Expansion Project Notice of Completion_250127
6. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting as Complete the 2024 Sewer Improvement Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-___.
Item 6_2024 Sewer Improvement Project NOC_250127
7. Consideration of a Resolution accepting as complete the Monte Vista Avenue Roadway Stabilization Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-___.
Item 7_Monte Vista Roadway Stabilization NOC_250127
PUBLIC OPEN TIME:
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects not on the agenda may do so at this time. State law prohibits Council action on any item not listed on the agenda unless Council determines that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the City's attention after the agenda was posted. Other items will generally be referred to staff or received as information. When addressing the City Council, please: 1) State your name and address; 2) Address the Mayor; 3) State your views succinctly 4) Avoid repetition 5) Limit comments to 3 minutes.
Please note:
The Mayor will allow time for public comment on each agenda item.
Public Comment No. 1 re E-Bikes_Public Open Time January 27 City Council Meeting
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
• Recognition of Community Engagement Liaison Michelle Terrell who is stepping down from her position at the end of January 2025. • Presentation of an After-Action Report for the December 27, 2024 Flooding in Tamalpais and Sycamore Park Neighborhoods.
CM Report_After-Action Report December 27 2024 Flooding_250127
NEW BUSINESS
8. Consideration of the Marin County Electrification Roadmap.
Recommended Action:
Receive Report and Accept the Electrification Roadmap. CLOSED SESSION Item 8_Marin County Electrification Roadmap_250127
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
CLOSED SESSION
A.
CLOSED SESSION BUSINESS – Following Public Comment, the City Council will recess to Closed Session to consider the following:
1A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Nemer v. City of Mill Valley et al., First District Court of Appeal Case No. A170724. 2A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Threat of litigation (written threat of litigation from Len Rifkind dated 12/20/2024) (1 case).
B.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Mill Valley does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. Upon request, City publications will be made available in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you require assistance or auxiliary aids in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 388-4033 (TTY 711) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. The accessible entrance and parking are located behind City Hall.