* Striking MVPFA meeting and Consent Calendar Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
CITY OF MILL VALLEY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
5:30 P.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; City Attorney Khalsa; Senior Management Analyst and Assistant to the City Manager Rogers; Deputy Director of Human Resources Allingham; Management Analyst II Bricca; Community and Culture Liaison Herndon; Director of Public Works Poster; Deputy Director of Public Works and City Engineers Barrilleaux; Director of Planning and Building Kelly; Senior Planner Allen; Principal Planner Staude; Director of Finance Erickson; Deputy Director of Finance Atashkarian; Director of Arts and Recreation Howe; Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram; City Librarian Brenner; City Clerk Intern Craft; City Clerk De Ferrari.
MILL VALLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MEETING: 5:15-5:30 P.M.
*Moving to Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a on the regular City Council Agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perrey called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. confirming that all councilmembers were present.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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Agenda_AMENDED_260420
City Staff requested to amend the agenda and move Item #17a to be heard before the presentations. 2 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Vice Mayor Joachim to approve the amended agenda. The motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
17a.* Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to Finance Citywide Capital Improvements, Including the Corporation Yard Public Works Facility and the Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation, and Approving Related Financing Documents and, as the Mill Valley Public Financing Authority (MVPFA), Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to Finance Citywide Capital Improvements, Including the Corporation Yard Public Works Facility and the Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation, and Approving Related Financing Documents.
Recommended Action: Hold the Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution 26-__, and Adopt Resolution 26-__.
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The item was presented and discussed; the motion was deemed invalid due to procedural errors related to the public hearing for the joint meeting with the City Council and Mill Valley Public Finance Authority.
The item was continued to the May 4, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.
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Mayor Perrey announced the proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April “Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month” in the City of Mill Valley.
Item 2. Under Seperate Cover_Autism Awareness Month Proclamation_260420 Item 2. April 2026 as Austism Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation_260420 Community and Culture Liaison Herndon introduced the proclamation.
Speakers read the proclamation aloud.
Speakers: 1) Janet Miller 2) Scott Murray 3) Betsy Mello 4) Dolsinea Lai 5) Mayor Perrey.
Janet Miller, Founder of PASS and It Takes a Village, shared comments.
Councilmembers thanked Community and Culture Liaison Herndon and speakers for the presentation.
3 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
3. Presentation of Mill Valley Middle School's Random Acts of Kindness Art/Poetry Program with Poetry Readings by Students.
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Claire Blotter of California Poets in the Schools, introduced Mill Valley Middle School’s Random Acts of Kindness Art/Poetry Program and the student speakers.
Student Speakers read their poems aloud.
Speakers: 1) Wendy McCrea 2) Mio Sun 3) Gemma Goldman 4) Cole Richmond.
Councilmembers thanked Claire Blotter and the students for the presentation.
4. Presentation by the Traffic and Mobility Advisory Committee Annual Report and Workplan.
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Deputy Director of Public Works Barilleaux and Transportation and Mobility Advisory Committee (TMAC) Chair Bill Hoppin presented the TMAC annual report and workplan.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Councilmembers thanked Deputy Director of Public Works Barrilleaux and TMAC Chair Hoppin for the presentation.
5. Presentation by the Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report and Workplan.
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Item 5. eComments #1 - 7
Item 5. eComments #8 - 22
Item 5. eComments #23 - 42
Item 5. eComments #43 - 45
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Arts and Recreation Director Howe, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Naomi Jane Gray, Former Commission Chair Chris Kearney, and Deputy Director Ingram presented the Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report and Workplan.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Councilmembers thanked Arts and Recreation Director Howe, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Naomi Jane Gray, Former Commission Chair Chris Kearney, and Deputy Director Ingram for the presentation.
4 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Joachim requested to push Item #6 and Item #12 from the Consent Calendar to the next regular City Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Joachim requested to pull Items #7, 8, and 11 for discussion.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Jones and SECONDED by Councilmember Burke to approve the Consent Calendar Items #9, 10, 13, 14, and 16. The motion was passed unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
Mayor Perrey introduced Item #7, Consideration of an Ordinance amending Salary of City Council, from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmembers discussed the item.
It was determined by the Council to continue the item to a future City Council meeting date to be determined for further staff review and research by the requesting councilmember, Vice Mayor Joachim.
Mayor Perrey introduced Item #8, Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Title 20 (“Zoning Code”) of the Mill Valley Municipal Code (MVMC), from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmembers discussed a change to the definition of the term, “Pop-Up Shop” in the Draft Ordinance. Councilmembers agreed to an expanded definition of the term which was recorded in the record for final adoption.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Jones and SECONDED by Councilmember Burke to adopt Item #8 from the Consent Calendar with a modification to the definition of the term, “Pop-Up Shop”. The motion was passed unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
Mayor Perrey introduced Item #11, Consideration of a Resolution Approving the 2026 Miller Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project Plans, from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Vice Mayor Joachim noted administrative correction to the staff report for the record, to change the word, “Hillside to Miller”, in the fiscal impact section of the report.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to adopt Item #11 from the Consent Calendar. The motion was passed unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
6. Consideration of the February 2, 2026, February 17, 2026, and March 2, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the action minutes.
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7. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.22.030 of Chapter 2.22 (“Salary of City Council”) of the Mill Valley Municipal Code that would increase the compensation of City Councilmembers.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance by title only and waive second reading.
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5 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
8. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Title 20 (“Zoning Code”) of the Mill Valley Municipal Code (MVMC) to: amend chapter 20.40 to encompass commercial use and development regulations for all four commercial zone districts which are currently contained in individual chapters; delete chapters 20.36, 20.42, 20.45, and 20.48 to reflect the consolidated regulations in revised chapter 20.40; update 20.64 to establish and streamline use permit regulations; relocate variance and zoning amendment regulations from chapter 20.64 to new chapters 20.63 and 20.69 respectively; update definitions in chapter 20.08 and references in chapters 20.18, 20.30, 20.59, 20.68 and 20.74 to reflect the proposed modifications; and find that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance by title only and waive second reading.
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9. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit.
Recommended Action: Approve the Resolution 26-__.
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10. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit for the City of Mill Valley Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Municipal Services).
Recommended Action: Approve the Resolution 26-__.
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11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the 2026 Miller Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E), the filing of a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption and, Authorizing the City Manager to award the bid and execute a construction contract with the lowest qualified responsive & responsible bidder and, Authorizing a Budget Adjustment of $260,000 increasing Annual Storm Drain Repairs funding to fund construction of the project.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
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12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the HSIP Sidewalk/ Crosswalk Improvements Project Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
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13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with DCCM (Design, Consulting, Construction Management formerly Coastland Engineering) for Construction Management and Construction Inspection services for the Ethel Avenue Roadway Stabilization Project in the amount of $133,183.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
Item 13. Ethel Ave Roadway Stabilization Project_260420 6 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
14. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Management Services Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement with CAL Pavement Management for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the 2026 Preventative Maintenance Project.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
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Item 14. Attachment 2_City of Mill Valley - Oversite Proposal 2026
15. Introduction of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to Finance Citywide Capital Improvements, Including the Corporation Yard Public Works Facility and the Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation, and Approving Related Financing Documents.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
16. 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 May 18, 2026.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-___, Resolution No. 26-___, and Resolution No. 26-___.
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Item 16_Letter from TPNA_2026 Tamalpais Park Street Tree Assessment District Letter
PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Mayor Perrey opened Public Open Time.
Speakers: 1) Doug Nelson 2) Paulo (no last name) 3) Carson McCrae 4) Isaac (no last name) 5) Dolan (no last name) 6) Samuel (no last name) 7) Margaret Fisher 8) Patrick Lineham 9) Chris Power 10) Anthony Gemona 11) Brian Benson 12) Ryan Loften 13) Elizabeth Linehan 14) Richard Owens.
Communications (via eComment): 45 eComments were received prior to the City Council meeting and published to the public record. One eComment from Seela Lewis was received during the meeting and read into the record by City Clerk De Ferrari.
Mayor Perrey closed Public Open Time.
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Vice Mayor Joachim reported on MCCMC, the Arts Commission and the Homeless Policy Steering Committee, with a recommendation going to the County Board of Supervisors. Vice Mayor Joachim reported on ongoing Beautification Brigade projects and an upcoming clean up event in conjunction with the Outdoor Art Club’s Earth Day Event.
Councilmember Carmel reported on the launch of the Heritage Plaque Program. The Municipal Services Tax Study Committee concluded their meetings and will bring recommendations to City 7 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
Council. Councilmember Carmel provided updates from the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), including upcoming Measure AA funding. In addition, Councilmember Carmel attended the Tamalpais Junction Community Study Session. He reported that the architect is developing a site plan for the Mill Valley Public Library project. Lastly, Councilmember Carmel reported meeting with softball organizers regarding improvements to Hauke Park’s field and a meeting with the Mill Valley Golf Club Board scheduled for April 28.
Councilmember Jones reported on a TMAC meeting which featured presentations from consultants on the Miller Avenue Corridor Intersection Safety Study. She attended a Safe Routes to School task force meeting which identified five priority areas in Mill Valley. Councilmember Jones noted a county-level effort to implement slower speed limits near select schools and she attended her first Chamber of Commerce meeting as council liaison.
Councilmember Burke reported on the Richardson Bay Regional Authority. He shared that the Emergency Preparedness Commission (EPC) is testing a new emergency preparedness app.
Councilmember Burke provided an update on Sewage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM), which completed its annual audit.
Mayor Perrey reported that the city hired two Neighborhood Response Group Coordinators and thanked staff for leading the process. He attended his final in-person meeting as chair of the League of California Cities Environmental Quality Committee. Mayor Perrey noted the Hamilton Drive earmark request to the U.S. senate officers is pending. Mayor Perrey reported on the MCE (formerly Marin Clean Energy), which created a new Finance Committee and noted the board voted to retain the EV rebate program.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Cusimano reported on the budget process with over 52 approved capital improvement projects, which are represented in the commission presentations.
The City Manager provided an update on the softball field for Hauke Park and announced that PG&E is planning a community advisory group meeting scheduled for April 30th and 10 a.m. He noted the City’s finance department is conducting a reconciliation of Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) funds in coordination with the fire district’s new finance team.
PUBLIC HEARING
17a.*
Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to Finance Citywide Capital Improvements, Including the Corporation Yard Public Works Facility and the Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation, and Approving Related Financing Documents and, as the Mill Valley Public Financing Authority (MVPFA), Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to Finance Citywide Capital Improvements, Including the Corporation Yard Public Works Facility and the Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation, and Approving Related Financing Documents.
Recommended Action: Hold the Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution 26-__, and Adopt Resolution 26-__.
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8 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
17. Public Hearing in Consideration of a Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 on the Status of Staff Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts.
Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing.
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Mayor Perrey opened the public hearing.
Management Analyst II Bricca and Deputy Director of Human Resources Allingham presented the annual AB 2561 report.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
Mayor Perrey closed the public hearing.
18. Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Planning Division Fee Schedule to Establish an Administrative Use Permit Fee and Temporary Use Permit Fee, Update the Conditional Use Permit Fee, and Make other Miscellaneous Changes to the Planning Division Fee Schedule.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-___.
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Mayor Perrey opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Allen and Director of Planning and Building Kelly presented the item.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to adopt the Resolution Amending the Planning Division Fee Schedule to Establish an Administrative Use Permit Fee and Temporary Use Permit Fee, Update the Conditional Use Permit Fee, and Make other Miscellaneous Changes to the Planning Division Fee Schedule. The motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
Mayor Perrey closed the public hearing.
9 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
19. Consideration of General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025; Annual Adjustment of the Construction Valuation Threshold for the Affordable Housing Impact Fee; and Review of the 2026 Housing Element Work Plan.
Recommended Action: Receive the report, approve the annual adjustment for the Affordable Housing Impact fee, and review the Work Plan for 2026.
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Principal Planner Staude and Director of Planning and Building Kelly presented the report.
Councilmembers asked questions.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember Jones to approve the Annual Adjustment for the Affordable House Impact Fee. The motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
CLOSED SESSION — The Council will convene to a Closed Session discussion. Any public announcement regarding the Closed Session will be made after the Closed Session and prior to adjourning the regular meeting.
A. CLOSED SESSION BUSINESS – Following Public Comment, the City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to consider the following:
1A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c): (one case).
B. ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
None.
10 * Striking MVPFA meeting and Item 15, moving both to be heard under Public Hearing Section as new Item 17a. on regular City Council agenda.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 8:58 P.M.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mill Valley City Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MILL
VALLEY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 1, 2026
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Max Perrey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Risa De Ferrari, City Clerk