CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
January 20, 2026
5:00 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), Mayor Perrey will be attending the Regular City Council meeting via teleconference from: 567 Seaver Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941. 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
*Council meeting will be adjourned in memory of beloved colleague, partner, and friend Stewart Munson.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by the Mill Valley Historical Society of the Heritage Home Plaque Program.
Item 1. Heritage Plague Program Presentation_260120
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.
2. Consideration of the November 17, 2025, December 8, 2025, and January 22, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action:
Approve the action minutes.
Item 2. Under Seperate Cover_CC Minutes_260120
Item 2. CC Action Minutes_260120
3. Confirmation of the Mayor’s Appointments of City Council Representatives to the Joint Powers Authorities and Liaison Assignments for 2026.
Recommended Action:
Confirm the appointments.
Item 3. BCC Liaison Assignments_260120
Item 3. AMENDED_2026 Council Liaison Assignments_redlined Item 3. SECOND AMENDED_BCC Liasion Assignments_200120
4. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance 24-1348 and Amend Title 20 ?Zoning?, Section 20.12.020 to Reaffirm the Rezoning of the Proposed Housing Site from the ?O-A? (Open Area) Zoning District to the ?RM-B? (Multifamily Residential-Bayfront) Zoning District and Update the Zoning Map Accordingly.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Ordinance No.__, by title only, and waive second reading.
Item 4. Hamilton Rezone Second Reading_260120
5. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the 2026 Preventative Maintenance Project Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate (PS&E) and the filing of a CEQA Notice of Exemption; and Authorizing The City Manager To Award The Bid And Execute The Contract With The Lowest Responsive/Responsible Bidder.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution 26-__.
Item 5. 2026 Preventative Maint Project_260120
6. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting as Complete the East Blithedale Avenue at Elm Avenue Drainage Improvements Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution 26-__.
Item 6. NOC Elm Drainage Improvements_260120
7. Consideration of a Resolution Renewing Engineering and Traffic Survey to Support Established Vehicle Speed Limits.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution 26-__.
Item 7. Traffic Study_260120
Item 7. Traffic Study_Attachment 2_260120
8. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the Final Parcel Map for Condominium Purposes, at 20 Sunnyside Avenue, and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the Parcel Map Certification.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution 26-__.
Item 8. Sunnyside Parcel_260120
9. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Ethel Avenue Roadway Stabilization Project Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E), and the filing of a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption and Authorize the City Manager the Ethel Avenue Roadway Stabilization Project Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E), and the filing of a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution 26-__.
Item 9. Ethel Ave Roadway Stabilization Design-construction_260120 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
*Storm Surge-Flooded Properties May Qualify Property for Tax Relief. County of Marin Press Release: https://www.marincounty.gov/news-releases/storm-surge-flooded-properties-may-qualify-property-tax-relief
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Consideration of an Energy Services Contract with Syserco Energy Solutions (SES) for LED lighting upgrades at the Community Center, Public Safety Building, and Library pursuant to California Government Code Section 4217.12.
Recommended Action:
Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution 26-__, and Authorize the City manager to Execute the Energy Services Contract.
Item 10. Syserco Energy Services Contract LED Upgrades_260120
NEW BUSINESS
11. Consideration of a Policy for Residential On-Street Parking for Persons with Disabilities.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Policy.
Item 11. Residential On-Street ADA Parking_260120
12. Consider of a Resolution to Amend the MV2040 General Plan Safety & Hazards Element (?Safety Element?) and Find That the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and Section 15308 (Class 8).
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution 26-__.
Item 12. Safety Element_260120
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of beloved colleague, partner, and friend Stewart Munson. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mill Valley City Council Chambers.
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.