1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Max Perrey — Absent
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; Deputy Director of Human Resources Allingham; Senior Management Analyst and Assistant to the City Manager Rogers; Community and Culture Liaison Herndon; Deputy Director of Finance Atashkarian; Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Ingram; Deputy Director of Public Works and City Engineer Barrilleaux; Public Works Project Manager de Guzman; City Librarian Brenner; City Clerk Intern Craft; City Clerk de Ferrari.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Joachim called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., noting that Mayor Perrey was absent.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
Vice Mayor Joachim requested that Item #10 be moved to heard prior to Item #1.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve the modified agenda order. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1, with Mayor Perrey absent.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, May 4, 2026 2 PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the Arts Commission Annual Report and Workplan.
Item 1. Arts Commission Annual Report and Workplan_260504 Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram and Arts Commission Chair Jimmy Singer presented the Arts Commission annual report and workplan.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Vice Mayor Joachim opened public comment.
Speaker: 1) Richard Owens
Communications (Via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed public comment.
Vice Mayor Joachim thanked Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram and Arts Commission Chair Jimmy Singer.
2. Presentation of the Library Board of Trustees Annual Report and Workplan.
Item 2. Library Board of Trustees Annual Report and Workplan_260504 City Librarian Brenner and Library Board of Trustees Chair William Sawyers presented the Library Board of Trustees Annual Report and Workplan.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Vice Mayor Joachim opened public comment.
Speaker: 1) Richard Owens
Communications (via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed public comment.
Councilmembers thanked City Librarian Brenner and Library Board of Trustees Chair William Sawyers
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Joachim asked if any members of the public or Councilmembers wished to pull any items from the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests from the public or online participants.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, May 4, 2026 3 It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Jones to adopt the Consent Calendar Items #3-6. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Perrey absent.
3. Consideration of the February 2, 2026, February 17, 2026, and March 16, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the action minutes.
Item 3. Publish Under Seperate Cover_Approve Action Minutes_260504 Item 3. Published Regular City Council Draft Action Minutes_260504 Item 3. Amended February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting Action Minutes_260504 Item 3. Amended March 16, 2026 City Council Meeting Action Minutes_260504
4. Consideration of a Resolution Making an Appointment to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Emergency Preparedness Commission.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
Item 4. EPC Vacancy Appointment_260504
5. 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-__.
Item 5. HSIP Sidewalk and Crosswalk Improvements Project_260504
6. Consideration of a Resolution to Award Professional Service Agreement with Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers for Design and Construction Engineering Services for the Recycled Water Storage Tank Replacement Project.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
Item 6. PSA for Recycled Water Storage Tank Replacement Project_260504
PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Vice Mayor Joachim opened Public Open Time.
Speakers: 1) Richard Owens
Communications (via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed Public Open Time.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, May 4, 2026 4 COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Burke had no announcements.
Councilmember Jones announced the first community open house for the Mill Valley Shoreline Adaptation Framework is scheduled for May 6 at the Community Center. The Parks and Recreation Commission held a special meeting where they approved the Boyle Park Master Plan draft report, identifying 13 project recommendations which will be brought before Council in May or June. Councilmember Jones provided an update to the California Board of Fire and Forestry Protection’s proposed defensible space regulations for ‘zone 0’ as required by AB 3074.
Councilmember Carmel reported that the TAM’s Safe Routes to School program model is being rethought. Transportation and Mobility and Advisory Committee (TMAC) completed a walk audit on Throckmorton Ave. with more planned near El Monte, Tam Junction, and Park School. People for bikes conducted a survey in Mill Valley with results to be publicly released.
Councilmember Carmel reported that The Measure L Oversight Committee will hold its second meeting on May 20.
Vice Mayor Joachim highlighted a report from the Legislative Committee regarding bill deadlines, including two e-bike bills. She noted that Cal Cities’ Fire Insurance Working Group plan to meet to discuss Zone Zero regulations and timing. Vice Mayor Joachim reported on the Beautification Brigade’s April projects and highlighted the upcoming launch of CERVIS, a volunteer management software in conjunction with Miller Nights, in June. Vice Mayor Joachim attended the Earth Day Marin Event, the ribbon-cutting event for Poet and the Bench, and the Volunteer Appreciation Event hosted by the City of Mill Valley.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Cusimano reported the Department of Public Works secured an HSIP grant (Item #5) which will fund six pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements. He responded to Richard Owen’s Public Open Time comment and noted that City Staff met with PG&E regarding their undergrounding initiative with two community open houses scheduled for May 13 and May 21 at the Community Center.
OLD BUSINESS
7. Receive and Adopt Five Year Pavement Plan Street List.
Recommended Action: Receive and adopt the Five-Year Pavement Maintenance Plan Street List and adopt draft resolution No. 26-__
Item 7. Five Year Paving Plan_260504
Deputy Director of Public Works Barrilleaux, Project Manager de Guzman, and Joe Ririe of Pavement Engineering Inc. presented the Five-Year Pavement Maintenance Plan Councilmembers asked questions.
Vice Mayor Joachim opened for public comment.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, May 4, 2026 5 Speaker: 1) Richard Owens.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed public comment.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember Burke to Adopt the Five-Year Pavement Plan and Adopt the Resolution. The motion was carried by a 4-0- 1 vote, with Mayor Perrey absent.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Receive the Adaptive Traffic Signal System as Complete and Receive the Annual Traffic Report Card.
Recommended Action: Receive the report.
Item 8. Annual Traffic Report Card_260504
Deputy Director of Public Works Barrilleaux, Project Manager de Guzman, and Tim McCarren of Kimley-Horn presented the Adaptive Traffic Signal System and Annual Traffic Report Card.
Councilmembers asked questions.
Vice Mayor Joachim opened public comment.
Speaker: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed public comment.
Councilmembers made deliberative comments and thanked Deputy Director of Public Works Barrilleaux, Project Manager de Guzman, and Tim McCarren of Kimley-Horn for the presentation.
9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a Collection Rate Application from Mill Valley Refuse Service for a 2.20% Maximum Rate Increase.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
Item 9. MVRS Rate Application_260504
Deputy Director of Finance Atashkarian and Managing Director Gene Della Zoppa of Mill Valley Refuse Service (MVRS) presented the item.
Councilmembers asked questions.
Vice Mayor Joachim opened public comment.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, May 4, 2026 6 Speaker: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed public comment.
Councilmembers made deliberative comments.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember Burke to adopt the Resolution Authorizing a Collection Rate Application from Mill Valley Refuse Service for a 2.20% Maximum Rate Increase. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Perrey absent.
10. Receive and Approve the Amended Measure AA Expenditure Plan, As Adopted by the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Board on March 26, 2026, Following a Comprehensive Public Outreach and Review Process.
Recommended Action: Receive and approve the amended plan (Attachment B).
Item 10. TAM Measure AA_260504
Vice Mayor Joachim introduced the item which was heard prior to Item #1 on the agenda.
Executive Director of Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Anne Richman and TAM Planning Director Derek McGill presented the amended plan.
Councilmembers asked questions.
Vice Mayor Joachim opened public comment.
Speaker: 1) Richard Owens
Communications (Via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed public comment.
Councilmembers made deliberative comments and expressed their support.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve the Amended Measure AA Expenditure Plan, As Adopted by the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Board on March 26, 2026, Following a Comprehensive Public Outreach and Review Process. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Perrey absent.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, May 4, 2026 7 11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Mark Cavagnero Associates for Master Planning Services and Improvements for the Mill Valley Library.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ and approve reimbursable expense budget.
Item 11. Proposal for Master Planning Services_260504
City Manager Cusimano presented the item.
There were no questions from Councilmembers.
Vice Mayor Joachim opened public comment.
Speaker: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed public comment.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Jones to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Mark Cavagnero Associates for Master Planning Services and Improvements for the Mill Valley Library. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Perrey absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
Vice Mayor Joachim convened the Regular Meeting of The Mill Valley Public Financing Authority Board of Directors.
12. 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 and Adopt the City Council Resolution No. 26-__ and Adopt the Mill Valley Public Financing Authority Resolution 26-__.
Item 12a. MV City Council Lease Revenue Bonds_260504
Item 12b. MVPFA Lease Revenue Bonds_260504
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, May 4, 2026 8 Vice Mayor Joachim called to order a regular meeting of the Mill Valley Public Financing Authority (MVPFA).
Vice Mayor Joachim announced that this is a joint meeting of the City Council and the MVPFA.
Vice Mayor Joachim Opened the Public Hearing.
Deputy Director of Finance Atashkarian presented the item, noted the presentation shared at the previous Regular City Council meeting held on April 20, 2026, and asked Councilmembers if there were any additional questions.
Councilmembers had no additional questions.
Vice Mayor Joachim opened public comment.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed public comment.
Councilmembers had no additional deliberative comments.
Vice Mayor Joachim stated that Councilmembers were to make two (2) Separate Votes for the record, to adopt the first Draft Resolution as the City of Mill Valley City Council and, to adopt the second Draft Resolution as the Mill Vally Public Financing Authority.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel, as the City of Mill Valley City Council, to adopt the 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. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Perrey absent.
It was MOVED by Board Member Burke and SECONDED by Board Member Carmel, as the Mill Valley Public Financing Authority, to Adopt the 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. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Perrey absent.
Vice Mayor Joachim closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Joachim adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Mill Valley Public Financing Authority Board of Directors.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, May 4, 2026 9 COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Burke requested that the volunteer appreciation posters be displayed in the City Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 8:57 P.M.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 18, 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