CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
May 19, 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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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember Carmel will be attending the Regular City Council meeting via teleconference from: 26 Surf Road, Westport, CT 06880. This teleconference location is accessible to the public and will be open to the public for attendance during the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation via Zoom of the Actuarial Valuation of Other Post-Employment Benefit Programs (OPEB) as of June 30, 2024 from Cathy MacLeod of the Actuary firm Macleod Watts.
Item 1_OPEB 2024 Actuary Staff Report_250519
Item 1_OPEB Attachment 1_City Mill Valley Signed 2024 Val Rpt (ADCs & FYE 2025 GASB 75)
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the first Friday in June, June 6, 2025, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Mill Valley.
Item 2_City Proclamation Gun Violence Awareness Day_250519- 20250519_Proclamation_2025 National Gun Violence Awareness Day_Signed
3. Presentation from Division Chief/Fire Marshal Fred Hilliard of Southern Marin Fire on the CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (Local Responsibility Area).
Item 3_Fire Hazard Zone Mapping LRA_250519
4. Presentation by the Community Development Agency of Marin County on the Rooted in Marin Anti-Displacement Report.
Item 4_Rooted-in-Marin_250519-
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.
5. Consideration of the May 5, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action:
Approve the action minutes.
Item 5_Under Separate Cover_Action Minutes_250519-
6. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Mill Valley Municipal Code (MVMC) as follows: 1) add Chapter 21.29 “Urban Lot Splits” to Mill Valley Municipal Code Chapter 21 “Plats and Subdivisions” to incorporate regulations pursuant to Government Code Section 66411.7 and 2) amend Chapter 20.100 “Appeals” in Title 20 “Zoning” to clarify application processing for ministerial actions.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Ordinance (ATTACHMENT 1), by title only, and waive second reading.
Item 6_SB 9 Ordinance Update_Second Reading_250519
Item 6_ecomment 1_re item 6 for 5_19_2025 Council meeting, the proposed SB 9 ordinance
7. Consideration of Resolutions to Authorize the Continuation of the Tamalpais Park Street Tree Assessment District: 1) a Resolution Continuing Improvements and Ordering the Engineer’s Report; 2) a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report; and 3) a Resolution Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Setting the Public Hearing for June 16, 2025.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolutions No. 25-___ and, No. 25-___ and No. 25-___.
Item 7_Tam Park Street Tree Assessment_250519
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.
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
8. Receive and Review the 2025 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project.
Recommended Action:
Receive the project update and provide input, if needed.
Item 8_Anual Street Rehab Project Update_250519
NEW BUSINESS
9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a Collection Rate Application from Mill Valley Refuse Service for a 2.80% Maximum Rate increase.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution 25-__.
Item 9_2025 MVRS Rate Request_250519
10. Authorize the City Manager to Finalize and Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mount Tam Community Land Trust to Facilitate Future Grant Funding through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Subject to Future City Council Action.
Recommended Action:
Receive report and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute with any revisions approved by the City Attorney.
Item 10_CLT MOU_250519
11. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 on The Status of Staff Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts.
Recommended Action:
Receive report.
Item 11_AB 2561 Personnel Status Report_250519-
12. Mill Valley FY 2025-2026 Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Budget and Historical Mill Valley Projects Funded by Core Funds.
Recommended Action:
Receive report and provide staff with direction as appropriate.
Item 12_MV MWPA FY25_26 Budget_250519-
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
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.