REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Mayor Max Perrey — present
Vice Mayor Caroline Joachim — absent
Urban Carmel — present
Katherine Jones — present
Stephen Burke — present
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Cusimano; City Attorney Khalsa; Deputy Director of Administration Rogers; Deputy Director of Human Resources Allingham; Deputy Director of Finance Atashkarian; Community and Culture Liaison Herndon; Neighborhood Response Group Coordinator Ritchie; Neighborhood Response Group Coordinator Grant; Director of Building and Planning Kelly; Principle Planner Staude; Assistant Planner Cooper; Director of Public Works Poster; Deputy Director of Public Works and City Engineer Barrilleaux; Project Manager Swim; Director of Arts and Recreation Howe; Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram; Facilities Superintendent Hubacker; Chief of Police Navarro; Lieutenant McCracken; Administrative Assistant II Hanson; Administrative Assistant I Craft; City Clerk De Ferrari.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perrey called the meeting to order at 5:37 P.M.
City Clerk took roll call attendance to establish quorum and noted that Vice Mayor Joachim was excused absent.
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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Mayor Perrey requested to modify the presentation order as follows: Item #1 moved to Item #6; Item #2 moved to Item #1; Item #3 moved to Item #2; Item #4 moved to Item #3; and Item #6 moved to Item #4; It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to approve the amended agenda order. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Joachim absent Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes, Monday, August 17, 2026 2 PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the 2026 Fire Season Outlook and Preparations Report.
Item 1. SMFPD 2026 Fire Season Outlook_260817
Interim Fire Chief Tom Welch, Deputy Chief Travis Fox, and Division Chief/Fire Marshall Fred Hilliard introduced the presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: 1) Gary Brock 2) No Name Given
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
Councilmembers thanked Interim Fire Chief Tom Welch, Deputy Chief Travis Fox, and Division Chief/Fire Marshall Fred Hilliard for the presentation.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Michael Heacock’s Athletic Achievement.
Item 2. Michael Heacock Athletic Achivement Proclamation_260817 Councilmembers read the proclamation aloud.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: 1) Michael Heacock 2) Emily Heacock 3) Chris Paul 4) JC (no last name given) Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Swoop Sirens’ Historical Achievement at the 2026 Dipsea Race.
Item 3. Siren Swoop Achievement Proclamation_260817
Councilmembers read the proclamation aloud.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: 1) Chris Lundy 2) No Name Given 3) Carolyn Latham 4) Mike Potter Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes, Monday, August 17, 2026 3 4. Presentation of a Theater Camp Demonstration: Trojan War Camps with Myth Makers, directed by Kitty Thompson.
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Kitty Thompson introduced the presentation.
Nico (no last name given), Nikolai (no last name given), and Olympia (no last name given) presented the demonstration.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: 1) Kim Nash 2) Isa Varabanastale
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
5. Presentation of a Resolution to Honor the Retirement of Director of Planning and Building, Patrick Kelly on August 27, 2026.
Item 5. No Written Material_260817
Resolution of Appreciation to Patrick Kelly
City Manager Cusimano introduced the item.
Councilmembers and speakers read the proclamation aloud.
Speakers: 1) City Manager Cusimano 2) Francis Gough, Planning Commissioner 3) Ernest Cirangle, Planning Commissioner 4) Eric Macris, Planning Commissioner 5) Christine Gasparac, Planning Commissioner 6) Assistant Planner Cooper 7) Principal Planner Staude Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: 1) Director of Planning and Building Kelly 2) Division Chief/Fire Marshall Hilliard 3) City Clerk De Ferrari 4) Director of Public Works Poster 5) Police Chief Navarro 6) Assistant Planner Cooper 7) Principal Planner Staude 8) Christine Gasparac, Planning Commissioner Communications (via eComment): 1) Sashi Sabaratnam
Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
6. Presentation by Curtain Theatre for the 2026 season.
Item 6. No Written Material_260817
Lindsay Abbot, Managing Director of Curtain Theatre, presented the item.
Councilmembers thanked Lindsay Abbott for the presentation.
Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes, Monday, August 17, 2026 4 CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Authorize City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Project Management of the Southern Marin Vehicle Charging Consortium (SMVCC) Project.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No.-__.
Item 7. Southern Marin Vehicle Charging Consortium (SMVCC) EV Grant Project_260817
8. Consideration of a Resolution accepting as complete the 2025 Annual Roadway Stabilization Project Notice of Completion NOC.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No.-__.
Item 8. 2025 Annual Roadway Stabilization Project Notice of Completion_260817 It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to adopt the Consent Calendar Items #7 and #8. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Joachim absent.
PUBLIC OPEN TIME
Mayor Perrey opened Public Open Time.
Speakers: 1) Gary Brock 2) Jeremy Revitch 3) David Morgan Thaler Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed Public Open Time.
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Burke reported on the Richardson Bay Regional Authority, which celebrated the completion of a $3 million temporary housing voucher program that housed 28 individuals and families previously living as anchor-outs on Richardson Bay. Councilmember Burke noted that the City will release a press release announcing the extension of the Lease to Locals Program in partnership with Placemate.
Councilmember Jones reported that a joint Transportation and Mobility Advisory Committee (TMAC) and City Council meeting is scheduled for August 18th to discuss overlapping issues. She noted the continued work by the Community Vitality Committee and the upcoming Miller Nights scheduled for Friday, August 21 hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Jones reported that the Holiday Subcommittee has developed a budget for holiday lights.
Councilmember Carmel reported that Waymo received approval to expand into Marin County and is working with Sausalito Councilmember Melissa Blaustein and Waymo to assist with the expansion. He noted an upcoming Business Vitality meeting on September 1, with representatives from San Luis Obispo to discuss commercial vitality in Marin County. Councilmember Carmel announced that the Volunteer All-Star Award will be presented to Janet Miller, founder of PASS, It Takes and Village, and Challenger League for Mill Valley, at the September 21 City Council meeting. He also provided more information regarding Flock Cameras.
Mayor Perrey had no materials to report.
Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes, Monday, August 17, 2026 5 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Cusimano reported on updates from FLOCK. He announced the resignation of Police Chief Navarro. The Council will recognize Police Chief Navarro at the September 8 Regular City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Renewing Ordinance No. 1361, Mill Valley Municipal Code Chapter 8.80, Military Equipment Ordinance.
Recommended Action: Receive report, introduce the draft ordinance by title only, and waive first reading.
Item 9. Annual Renewal Military Equipment 25-26_260817
Lieutenant McCracken presented the item.
Councilmembers had no questions regarding the item.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Carmel and SECONDED by Councilmember Jones to Receive the Report, Introduce the Ordinance Renewing Ordinance No. 1361, Mill Valley Municipal Code Chapter
8.80, Military Equipment Ordinance by Title Only, and Waive the First Reading. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Joachim absent.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Introduction and Consideration of Approval of a Sidewalk Repair Cost Share Pilot Program.
Recommended Action: Approve Sidewalk Repair Cost Share Pilot Program.
Item 10. Sidewalk Repair Cost Share Pilot Program_260817 Project Manager Swim and Deputy Director of Public Works and City Engineer Barrilleaux presented the item.
City Manager Cusimano provided additional context on the item.
Councilmembers asked questions.
Mayor Perrey opened public comment.
Speakers: None.
Communications (via eComment): None.
Mayor Perrey closed public comment.
Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes, Monday, August 17, 2026 6 Councilmembers made deliberative comments.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Carmel to Approve the Sidewalk Repair Cost Share Pilot Program. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Joachim absent.
11. Consideration of Field Use Policy Modifications.
Recommended Action: Review and discuss Field Use Policy modifications and consider approval or provide additional direction to staff.
Item 11. Field Use Policy Amendments_260817
Facilities Supervisor Hubacker presented the item.
Councilmembers asked questions and made deliberative comments.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Jones and SECONDED by Councilmember Burke to approve the proposed modifications to the Field Use Policy with additional feedback given to staff with respect to requirements for approval of insurance. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Joachim absent.
12. Consideration of a Boyle Park Tennis Operations, Maintenance, and Management Professional Services Agreement through a Request for Qualifications.
Recommended Action: Receive and Discuss Information and Consider for Approval.
Item 12. Boyle Park Tennis RFQ_260817
Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram presented the item.
Councilmembers asked questions and made deliberative comments on the item.
Councilmembers thanked Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation Ingram for the presentation.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Burke and SECONDED by Councilmember Jones to approve a Boyle Park Tennis Operations, Maintenance, and Management Professional Services Agreement Request for Qualifications. The motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Joachim absent.
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT – The Council ADJOURNED at 8:44 P.M.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Mill Valley City Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MILL
VALLEY CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
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Max Perrey, Mayor
Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes, Monday, August 17, 2026 7 ATTEST:
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Risa De Ferrari, City Clerk