CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY
October 5, 2026
2:00 p.m.
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Max Perrey, Mayor
Caroine Joachim, Vice Mayor
Urban Carmel
Katherine Jones
Stephen Burke
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CALL TO ORDER
ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Honoring Chris Reiff for His Dedication and Commitment to Tennis in the City of Mill Valley.
Item 1. Chris Reiff Proclamation_261005
2. Presentation to Honor United Against Hate Week in the City of Mill Valley.
Item 2. No Written Material_261005
3. Presentation on Southern Marin Services Annex by Ida Times Green.
Item 3. No Written Material_261005
4. Presentation of a Review of the 2026 Concerts in the Plaza Series.
Item 4. No Written Material_261005
5. Presentation of a Climate Action and Sustainability Update for the City of Mill Valley.
Item 5. Sustainability Update Report_261005
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Consideration of September 8, 2026, and September 21, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Action Minutes.
Recommended Action:
Approve Action Minutes
Item 6. Approve Action Minutes_261005
7. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.20 “Smoking Prohibitions and Tobacco Retailing Regulations” of the Mill Valley Municipal Code to Prohibit the Sale of All Commercial Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Ordinance by title only and waive second reading.
Item 7. Tobacco Ban Ordinance Second Reading_261005
Item 7. eComments (1-2)
Item 7. eComments (3-11)
Item 7. eComments (12-13)
8. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the Amount of $27,000.00 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-___.
Item 8. OTS Traffic Safety Grant_261005
9. Consideration to Authorize a Loan to EAH Housing in an Amount Not to Exceed $2 Million from the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the City’s Lease Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement (LDDA) and Any Other Necessary Documents.
Item 9. EAH Housing Loan_261005
10. Consideration of a Proclamation to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, 2026, in the City of Mill Valley.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Proclamation.
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Item 10. Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Proclamation_261005 PUBLIC OPEN TIME:
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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
COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
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