1 CITY OF MILL VALLEY
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
CITY OF MILL VALLEY GOLF CLUBHOUSE
267 BUENA VISTA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
January 12, 2026
9:00 A.M.
Mayor Max Perrey – Present
Vice Mayor Caroline Joachim – Present
Councilmember Urban Carmel – Present
Councilmember Katherine Jones – Present
Councilmember Stephen Burke – Present
City Staff Present: City Manager Cusimano; Senior Management Analyst/Assistant to the City Manager Rogers; City Clerk Intern Craft, and City Clerk De Ferrari.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burke called the meeting to order at 9:32 A.M.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Joachim and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve the agenda order. The Motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
1. GENERAL MEETING OBJECTIVES AND REVIEW OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES A. Introduction and Overview
• This workshop is for the City Council to discuss short and long-term priorities and objectives for the City and therefore focus staff work. While general direction may be given to the City Manager, the City Council will not make specific decisions or take any actions. The City Council may direct the City Manager to place specific topics and items on the agenda for future regular meetings.
2. DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND WORK PLAN
Mayor facilitates discussion of 2026 and 2027 City Council Workplan.
Councilmembers reviewed and discussed each item on the proposed 2026/2027 Workplan with input from city staff.
Councilmembers came to conclusions on modifications of the proposed 2026/2027 Workplan priorities during the City Council retreat.
Mayor Perrey and City Manager Cusimano confirmed that a summary report of the confirmation of outcomes from the 2026 City Council Annual Retreat would be prepared by staff and presented at a future City Council meeting.
2 3. DISCUSSION OF 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY PROJECTS
AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
City Manager Cusimano facilitated a discussion of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Priority Projects, outlined an implementation process for the year ahead and years following, and reviewed funding strategy for accomplishing these projects.
Councilmembers reviewed and discussed items on the 5-Year Capital Improvement Priority Projects and funding strategies associated with input from city staff.
4. LUNCH
5. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
• Consideration of the Development of an Annual Report
• Council Philosophy of Special Event Fee Waivers
• Council Liaison Assignments
• Staff Succession and Retention Planning (City Manager Update) No other items were brought forward for discussion.
PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Mayor Perrey opened Public Open Time.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed Public Open Time.
ADJOURNMENT - The Council ADJOURNED at 1:52 p.m. To the next Regular City Council meeting which will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.