REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 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/Assistant to the City Manager Rogers; Deputy Director of Human Resources Allingham; Management Analyst II Bricca; Director of Finance and Administrative Services Erickson; Deputy Director of Finance Atashkarian; Director of Planning and Building Kelly; Director of Public Works Poster; Deputy Director of Public Works and City Engineer Barrilleaux; Public Works Superintendent Beltran; Director of Arts and Recreation Howe; Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram; City Librarian Brenner; City Clerk Intern Craft; City Clerk De Ferrari.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perrey called the meeting to order at 5:36 P.M. and confirmed that all councilmembers were present.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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Mayor Perrey reported that councilmembers held a Closed Session prior to the Regular City Council Meeting and confirmed there was no action out of Closed Session.
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 unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, June 15, 2026 2 PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring July 2026 as Parks Make Life Better Month! Item 1. Parks Make Life Better Proclamation_260615
Director of Arts and Recreation Howe presented the item.
Director of Arts and Recreation Howe read the proclamation aloud.
Mayor Perrey thanked Director of Arts and Recreation Howe for the presentation.
2. Presentation to Honor and Celebrate the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival in the City of Mill Valley.
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Senior Management Analyst and Assistant to the City Manager Rogers presented the item.
Mayor Perrey thanked Senior Management Analyst and Assistant to the City Manager Rogers for the presentation.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation to Honor the 115th Annual Dipsea Race in the City of Mill Valley.
Item 3. 115th Annual Dipsea Race Proclamation_260601
Mayor Perrey presented the item and introduced the speakers.
Speakers: 1) Nicole Amyx, Dipsea Generations Filmmaker 2) Tony DiPasquale, Dipsea Generations Filmmaker 3) Jean Cosiere, President of the Dipsea Race Foundation 4) Chris Knez, President of the Dipsea Race Committee Board of Directors
Councilmembers and speakers read the proclamation aloud.
Councilmembers thanked the speakers and congratulated those who participated in the Dipsea Race.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Perrey asked if any councilmember or member of the public wished to pull an item from the Consent Calendar. There were no requests from the public or online participants.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Vice Mayor Joachim to approve the Consent Calendar Items #4-8. The motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
4. Consideration of May 18, 2026, and June 1, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve action minutes.
Item 4. Approval of the May 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 Regular City Action Minutes_260615 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, June 15, 2026 3 5. Consideration of a Resolution Calling and Consolidating the November 3, 2026, Regular Municipal Election and Requesting Consolidation and Services by the Marin County Elections Department for General Election Contest.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
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6. Consideration of a Resolution Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Pool Resurfacing and Facility Upgrades and Painting Project Plans, Specifications, and 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 Resolution No. 26-__.
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7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the installation of a Stop Control on Cornelia Avenue at Lovell Avenue.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
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8. Consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Mill Valley Municipal Code (MVMC), Title 20 “Zoning” to reduce the City’s inclusionary housing regulations (MVMC 20.80) and eliminate micro-unit restrictions (MVMC 20.24.040). These proposed Zoning Code amendments are consistent and anticipated as part of implementation of Programs 7 and 11 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance, by title only, and waive second reading.
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PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Mayor Perrey opened Public Open Time.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed Public Open Time.
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Burke had no items to report.
Councilmember Jones attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on June 3, where the commission approved park rental policy updates, fee increase, and proposed golf course green fee increases. She attended a meeting with the Community Vitality Committee with Vice Mayor Joachim where they reviewed a first draft landscape plan for the City Hall parklet area and discussed updating downtown light poles to LED. Councilmember Jones volunteered at the Miller Nights event on June 13 and participated in the Dipsea Race.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, June 15, 2026 4 Councilmember Carmel commended City staff and volunteers on their execution of Miller Nights, the Juneteenth Freedom Festival and the Dipsea Race on the same weekend. He reported that the Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee will meet on June 24 to review the budget, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and committee roles. Councilmember Carmel provided updates on the ongoing architect meetings regarding the public library and golf course update projects, neighborhood outreach pertaining to the Golf Clubhouse building, and a Dipsea history exhibit at the Wells Fargo Building. He noted that the Mill Valley Historical Society is interested in a Museum of World Athletics Designation for the start of the Dipsea course. Lastly, Councilmember Carmel announced that Comedy on the Plaza will be on June 25.
Vice Mayor Joachim reported on the Community Vitality Committee and their discussions regarding gateway entrance signs, proposed downtown kiosk and holiday season programming in the Downtown Plaza. She thanked Councilmember Jones for proposing Miller Nights and thanked the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce for organizing the event. Vice Mayor Joachim reported on the Art Commission’s work on Comedy on the Plaza and an upcoming partnership with Milley Award winners. She attended the ribbon cutting at Southern Marin County Services Annex, which will serve as a resource for health support, food programs, and employment development services. Vice Mayor also made Meals on Wheels deliveries with Councilmember Burke.
Mayor Perrey attended the Dipsea Foundation Dinner.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
9. Consideration of a Resolution of Declaration of Intention to Establish the City of Mill Valley Community Facilities District No. 2026-1
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
Item 9. Formation of the Mill Valley CFD_260601
Senior Management Analyst and Assistant to the City Manager Rogers presented the item.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Councilmembers made deliberative comments.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember Burke to adopt the Resolution of Declaration of Intention to Establish the City of Mill Valley Community Facilities District No. 2026-1. The motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, June 15, 2026 5 NEW BUSINESS
10. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Mill Valley and Mill Valley Softball for the Purpose of Site Improvements to the Hauke Park Softball Complex, Including City Funding Contribution Not to Exceed $50,000 Towards the Project and Not to Exceed $30,000 in City Staff Time, Fees and Charges.
Recommended Action: Approve the MOU and authorize City Manager to execute; Approve the City financial contribution and, approve City in-kind contribution.
Item 10. MV Softball Funding MOU_260615
Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram presented the item.
Councilmembers asked questions.
Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram responded to questions from councilmembers.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: 1) Ella (no last name) 2) Riley (no last name) 3) Ethan (no last name) 4) Carlos Montalvin 5) John Albin, President of the Mill Valley Softball Board 6) Lindsay Tucker 7) Julia Wilhelm, Mill Valley Softball Board 8) Greg Moore.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
Councilmembers asked questions and made deliberative comments on the item.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Jones and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to Approve the MOU, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Option B to Approve the City Financial Contribution of $100,000, Approve City In-Kind Contribution of $30,000, and Direct Staff to Make Amendments to the Recommended Language. The motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
11. Consideration of the Proposed 2026 – 2028 Two-Year Budget and Financial Management Report.
Recommended Action: Review and approve the proposed 2026 – 2028 Two-Year Budget.
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Deputy Director of Finance Atashkarian and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Erickson presented the item.
Councilmembers asked questions.
City Manager Cusimano responded to councilmembers’ questions and introduced Director of Public Works Poster and Deputy Director of Public Works and Deputy Director of Engineering Barrilleaux to provide an overview on the city’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) and process.
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday, June 15, 2026 6 Director of Public Works Poster and Deputy Director of Public Works and City Engineer Barrilleaux presented the city’s Capital Improvement Project Program (CIP) and presented an in-depth review of the how the CIP program is managed by staff and how it compares in terms of funding, staffing, and projects to other jurisdictions in Marin County. They highlighted the volume of projects versus project managers in Mill Valley and the challenges this poses in terms expectations versus execution.
Councilmembers asked questions and made deliberative comments.
City Manager Cusimano provided Councilmembers additional feedback on the CIP priorities over the next year and highlighted projects for consideration to be pushed forward into future years or eliminated for the current year to help support project execution and staff bandwidth.
Additionally, Director of Arts and Recreation Howe and Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram responded to councilmembers’ questions related to project management of projects number 31- 38 in the CIP Program and the Arts and Recreation Department’s ability to manage them.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Councilmembers made final deliberative comments regarding the item and thanked staff for their work on the budget.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve the 2026 – 2028 Two-Year Budget and Financial Management Report with the agreed upon amendments to the proposed Five Year CIP List. The motion was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 10:11 P.M.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mill Valley City Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MILL
VALLEY CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 29, 2026
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Max Perrey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Risa De Ferrari, City Clerk