REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Max Perrey — Present
Vice Mayor Caroline Joachim — Present
Councilmember Urban Carmel — Present
Councilmember Katherine Jones — Absent
Councilmember Stephen Burke — Present
City Staff Present: City Manager Cusimano; Senior Management Analyst and Assistant to the City Manager Rogers; Deputy Director of Human Resources Allingham; Management Analyst II Bricca; Building Official Dilanian; Community and Culture Liaison Herndon; Director of Planning and Building Kelly; Climate Action Coordinator Ledwith; Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Neumann; Public Works Project Manager Swim; City Clerk Intern Craft, City Clerk De Ferrari. 2026 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT INTERVIEWS: 4:00- 4:45 P.M. – Arts Commission
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perrey called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. noting that Councilmember Jones was absent.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve the agenda order. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Councilmember Jones absent.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Mark Neumann, General Manager of the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM), with an Overview and Update on Operations.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Neumann presented an overview and update on SASM operations.
Councilmembers made comments and asked questions.
Speaker: 1) Lew Kious, President of SASM Board of Commissioners.
Councilmembers thanked General Manager Neumann for the presentation.
2. Presentation from Representatives of the 3 Cheers (formerly Respite for All) Program.
Louise Carter introduced the 3 Cheers program, a service program for those with early to moderate dementia and their caregivers.
Speakers: 1) Tricia Wigg 2) Dr. Kyle Belek ~ via video 3) Marla Hastings 4) Lou Hexter 5) Louise Carter
Councilmembers thanked Louise Carter and the representatives of 3 Cheers program for the presentation and expressed support for the program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Perrey asked if any member of the public wished to pull any items from the consent calendar.
Vice Mayor Joachim requested to pull Item #4 to make appointments to the Arts Commission, the Emergency Preparedness Commission, and the Library Board of Trustees.
Councilmembers confirmed the following appointments to fill vacancies:
Amie Spitler and Greg Stern were confirmed for their first term of the Arts Commission to fill two vacant seats. Lydia Marovich and Sharon Valentino were reconfirmed for their second term on the Arts Commission.
Brook Cosby and Sally Low were reconfirmed for their second term on the Library Board of Trustees.
Elias Olson was confirmed to their first term of the Emergency Preparedness Commission. Leah Curtis and Tara Huffman were reconfirmed for their second term of the Emergency Preparedness Commission.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Joachim and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve Item #4, with the above recorded appointments and reappointments. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Councilmember Jones absent.
It was MOVED by Vice Mayor Joachim and SECONDED by Councilmember Burke to approve Items #3, 5, 6, and 7 on the Consent Calendar. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Councilmember Jones absent.
3. Consideration of the January 20, 2026 Regular City Council Action Minutes and the January 12, 2026 Annual Retreat Special City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the action minutes.
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Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3 4. Consideration of a Resolution Making Appointments to the Arts Commission, the Emergency Preparedness Commission, and the Library Board of Trustees (Terms Effective March 1, 2026, Unless Noted Otherwise).
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution 26-__.
Item 4. 2026 BCC Appointments (AC, EPC, LBOT)_260217
5. Confirmation of the Mayor’s City Council Liaison Assignments for 2026.
Recommended Action: Discuss and confirm assignments.
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6. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with ACTIVE for a Recreation Program Registration Software System.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution 26-__.
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7. Receive the Americans with Disabilities Act 2026 Self Evaluation Transition Plan Progress Report.
Recommended Action: Receive 2026 SETP Progress Report.
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PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Mayor Perrey opened public open time.
Speakers: 1) Warren Wells 2) Duane Price 3) Lee Larsons 4) Liz Swearingen 5) Eric Miller 6) Liz Bernstien 7) Ted Rosenbaum 8) Sabrina Brown 9) Tara Calloway 10) John Theresa 11) Don Herzog 12) Michael Gaspers 13) Nick Travares 14) John Palmer 15) Andrew Levine 16) Richard Owens
Communications (via eComment): 1) Terrell Kullaway 2) Derek Hoenisch 3) Joris van Mens 4) Erik Olson 5) Mark Brian Wittenkeller 6) Miles McConnell 7) Moritz Steiner 8) Michael Jensen 9) Sean Simerly 10) Jacqueline Zimmer Jones 11) Adam Kafka 12) Jena Watson 13) Michael Mooney 14) Sean Simerly 15) Chris Concannon 16) David Troup 17) David Seltzer 18) Casey O’Conner 19) Janet Zanetto 20) Warren Wells 21) Donald Herzog Public Open Time_eComment 1-19_260217
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Mayor Perrey closed public open time.
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Vice Mayor Joachim attended the Arts Commission meeting and the Annual Millie’s Awards. She announced that Comedy on the Plaza is scheduled for June 25th at 6 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4 Councilmember Carmel reported on several initiatives including the County Health Department Process Reform for food and beverage businesses, improvements to Sewer Rate and the new HOV hours taking effect. He announced that phase one of the Almonte Drive Project will begin Spring 2026.
Councilmember Carmel reported that the Municipal Services Tax Study Committee will meet February 23 and March 3 to address pavement and financial topics with final recommendations to come to City Council after March 3.
Councilmember Burke attended the recent Emergency Preparedness Commission (EPC) meeting.
Mayor Perrey reported attending the Rotary Club Meeting where he presented the Annual State of the City with City Manager Cusimano, Vice Mayor Joachim, Project Manager Swim, and Community Engagement Liaison Terrell. He noted the Sunrise Point HOA Sea Level Rise Presentation with Project Manager Swim, County’s Stephanie Molton-Peters and Chris Koo. Mayor Perrey reported that MCE has held two budget hearings addressing potential rate reductions.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Introduction and First Reading of two Ordinances amending Title LOCAL GREEN BUILDING "REACH CODE" AND LOW CARBON CONCRETE ORDINANCES: Introduction of two Ordinances to Amend Title 14 (“Buildings and Construction Code”) of the Mill Valley Municipal Code (MVMC) to adopt local regulations for certain residential and non-residential construction projects, including clarifications and the readoption of local green building, energy efficiency and electric vehicle readiness requirements as it relates to the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards and Energy Codes (Title 24, Parts 6 and 11); and the adoption of new Chapter 14.49 to establish low-carbon concrete standards as it related to the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11).
Recommended Action: Receive report, introduce the draft ordinances by title only, and waive first reading.
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Item 8. eComments 1-4_260217
Planning and Building Director Kelly and Climate Action Coordinator Ledwith introduced two ordinances amending Title 14 of the Mill Valley Municipal Code.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
The Council received additional comments related to this item from County and City staff: Mark Chhabria, County of Marin, Senior Sustainability Analyst and Emil Dilanian, City of Mill Valley Building Official.
Mayor Perrey opened for public comment.
Speakers: 1) Greg Hildebrand
Communication (via eComment): 1) Al Grumet and Marilyn Rice 2) Antonina Markoff and Bruce Fullerton 3) Sanna Thomas 4) Deirdre Fennessy
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 5 Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
Councilmembers thanked Planning and Building Director Kelly and Climate Action Coordinator Ledwith for the presentation.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Vice Mayor Joachim to introduce the two draft Ordinances Amending Title LOCAL GREEN BUILDING “REACH CODE” AND LOW CARBON CONCRETE ORDINANCES: BUILDING "REACH CODE" AND LOW CARBON CONCRETE ORDINANCES: Introduction of two Ordinances to Amend Title 14 (“Buildings and Construction Code”) of the Mill Valley Municipal Code (MVMC) to Adopt Local Regulations for Certain Residential and Non-Residential Construction Projects, Including Clarifications and the Readoption of Local Green Building, Energy Efficiency and Electric Vehicle Readiness Requirements as it Relates to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards and Energy Codes (Title 24, Parts 6 and 11); and the Adoption of New Chapter 14.49 to Establish Low-Carbon Concrete Standards as it Related to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11). The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilmember Jones absent.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Burke requested a review of the City’s current Work Plan to include better prioritization of items and to be brought to City Council again in two weeks.
Mayor Perrey confirmed that he and Vice Mayor Joachim will review the Work Plan with City Manager Cusimano and return to Council with identified priorities and recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 8:12 P.M.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mill Valley City Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MILL
VALLEY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 4, 2025
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Max Perrey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Risa De Ferrari, City Clerk