CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
September 8, 2026
5:30 p.m.
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Max Perrey, Mayor
Caroine Joachim, Vice Mayor
Urban Carmel
Katherine Jones
Stephen Burke
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COMMISSION RECRUITMENT INTERVIEW:
4:45 - 5:15 P.M. - Marin County Commission on Aging
CALL TO ORDER
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the 2026 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival by Board President, Liz Lauter.
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2. Presentation of the City of Mill Valley Designation as a Clean California Community.
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3. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Police Chief Rick Navarro’s Outstanding Service to the City of Mill Valley.
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4. Presentation of an Update on the County Commission on Aging by Outgoing Commissioner Kristi Denton Cohen.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single motion without discussion. The Mayor or any member of the City Council or the public may request that any item listed under the Consent Calendar be removed and action taken separately. In the event that an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it shall be considered in its numerical order.
5. Consideration of July 29, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action:
Approve Action Minutes
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6. Consideration of the City Council Work Plan Update- Third Quarter 2026.
Recommended Action:
Receive Report and Approve Update.
Item 6. Council Workplan Update Third Quarter_260831
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7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the City of Mill Valley’s Response to the 2026 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled, “MCE, Marin Clean Energy: A Series of Missteps Highlight Need for Governance Changes”.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-__.
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8. Consideration of a Resolution Making an Appointment to the Marin County Commission on Aging.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-___.
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Item 8. MC COA BCC Interview Appointment_260908
9. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting as Complete the Hillside Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-___.
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10. Consideration of a Resolution accepting as complete the Miller Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-___.
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Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects not on the agenda may do so at this time. State law prohibits Council action on any item not listed on the agenda unless Council determines that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the City's attention after the agenda was posted. Other items will generally be referred to staff or received as information. When addressing the City Council, please: 1) State your name and address; 2) Address the Mayor; 3) State your views succinctly 4) Avoid repetition 5) Limit comments to 3 minutes.
Please note:
The Mayor will allow time for public comment on each agenda item.
COUNCIL/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.22.030 of Chapter 2.22 (Salary of City Council) of the Mill Valley Municipal Code.
Recommended Action:
Receive report, conduct a public hearing, introduce the draft ordinance by title only, and waive first reading.
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12. Consider first reading or an Ordinance Amending Title 20 (“Zoning”) of the Mill Valley Municipal Code (MVMC) to update Single-Family Residential (RS) Zoning District Property Development Regulations (MVMC 20.16.040), as it relates Floor Area exemptions established in MVMC 20.16.040(A)(1)(b).
Recommended Action:
Receive report, conduct a public hearing, introduce the draft ordinance by title only, and waive first reading.
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NEW BUSINESS
13. Authorize City Manager to Provide Financial Assistance for Sewer Improvements on Del Casa Drive; Approval of a Budget Amendment to the Sanitary Fund in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to provide financial assistance for sewer improvement and approve a budget amendment.
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COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Mill Valley does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. Upon request, City publications will be made available in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you require assistance or auxiliary aids in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 388-4033 (TTY 711) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. The accessible entrance and parking are located behind City Hall.