CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
December 8, 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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Time Capsule Dedication: scheduled to occur at 5:00pm prior to Council meeting, in front of City Hall at the Jasper Rock.
CALL TO ORDER
Adjournment in memory of local journalist and publisher Steve McNamara.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Boy Scout Troop #1 Eagle Scout Recognition.
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2. Presentation to Honor Volunteer All Star, Pam Keon.
Item 2. Under Separate Cover_All-Star Proclamation_251208
3. Presentation of a Summary and Completion of the City of Mill Valley?s 125th Anniversary Celebration Program including the itemization of both the 1953 and 2025 time capsules.
Item 3. Published Under Seperate Cover_125th MV Anniversary Celebration_251208 Item 3. 125th Anniversary Celebration Summary_251208
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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.
4. Consideration of November 17, 2025 and May 6, 2024, and April 15, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Action Minutes.
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5. Consideration of an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with City Manager Cusimano Extending the Term by Five Years.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Amendment to the Employment Agreement with City Manager Todd Cusimano.
Item 5. Employment Agreement with City Manager_251208
6. Consideration of a Side Letter between the Mill Valley Police Officers? Association and the City of Mill Valley to Amend the Memorandum of Understanding to Adjust the Probationary Period for Non-Sworn Classifications.
Recommended Action:
Approval of a Side Letter.
Item 6. MV Police Association Side Letter_251208
7. Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Repealing and Replacing Title 14 (?Building and Construction?) and Title 15 (?Fire?) of the MVMC.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. __.
Item 7. Building and Fire Code Updates_251208
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.
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COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
? Authorize the Mayor to Submit a Comment Letter for Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ and the Draft Environmental Impact Report. ? Authorize the Mayor to Submit a Comment Letter for the Bay Area Air District ("Air District") Zero Emission Appliance Standard Rules 9-4 and 9-6.
MAYORAL TRANSITION
8. Presentation of the City of Mill Valley 2025 Year in Review by Mayor Stephen Burke.
9. Congratulations to Mayor Stephen Burke on the Completion of His Term as Mayor.
10. Nomination and Vote to Elect the New Mayor and Vice Mayor of the City of Mill Valley.
11. Welcome, Administration of Oath of Office to New Mayor and Vice Mayor and Opportunity for Comments from Incoming Mayor. *
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
*Join us for a reception honoring the mayoral transition immediately following 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.