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September 11, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING of the ROSS TOWN COUNCIL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Held In-Person and Teleconference via Zoom
6:02 p.m. Commencement.

Mayor Julie McMillan; Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth Robbins; Council Members Teri Dowling; Bill Kircher, Jr., Mathew Salter (participating remotely via Zoom from 246 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013); Town Manager Christa Johnson; Town Attorney Ben Stock.

Mayor McMillan adjourned the Closed Session meeting held prior to this meeting and announced there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.

Posting of agenda/changes to agenda.

Town Manager Johnson confirmed the agenda was posted according to government requirements.

3. Councilmember Reports on Meetings and Conversations
Council Member Dowling reported working at the Post Office and speaking with residents.

4. Open Time for Public Expression.

Ross Asselstine, San Anselmo, spoke about the flood issue and information he sent to the Marin County Counsel and Finance Departments, cited divisiveness and no money for the project.

Amy Deen, Crown and Crumpet, spoke of Ross's charm and thinks it is time to bring people together for a Street Fair that closes a small section of Poplar from Tony Tuto's Pizza to Busy Bee's for a late afternoon/early evening community celebration which could help boost businesses. She asked for the Town's support for a permit to temporarily close the street and help with additional costs such as safety barriers and logistics.

5. Proclamation recognizing G. Kelley Reid as Town Treasurer since 1998.

Mayor McMillan read the proclamation into the record recognizing G. Kelley Reid as the Town's Treasurer since 1998 and his dedicated service. A round of applause followed.

Kelley Reid, Town Treasurer, spoke of the honor and privilege to serve on the Ross Town Council as well as Town Treasurer since 1998. He recognized Laura Thomas, Town Clerk, in 1998 for asking him to serve as Treasurer and described memorable moments.

6. Proclamation celebrating Marin Art and Garden Center's 80th Anniversary.

Mayor McMillan read the proclamation into the record celebrating Marin Art and Garden Center's 80th Anniversary.

Iris Lax, Executive Director and Tom Perry, Board Member, received the proclamation and thanked the Council, and a round of applause followed.

7. Welcome David Kelley, Project Manager. (Johnson)
Town Manager Johnson introduced and welcomed David Kelley, the Town's new part-time Project Manager, who is charged with implementation of the Town's adopted Facilities Master Plan. She provided an overview of his extensive experience with Colusa County, and the towns of Cloverdale and Windsor.

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Project Manager David Kelley said it is a pleasure to be back before a Town Council and looks forward to providing an update later on in the agenda on the Facilities Master Plan.

8. Welcome Elena Kurakina, Senior Accountant. (Johnson) Town Manager Johnson introduced Elena Kurakina, Senior Accountant, provided an overview of her education and experience, and welcomed her to the Town of Ross.

Elena Kurakina said it is a pleasure to be with the Town of Ross and Council Members welcomed her to the Town.

9. Presentation from Branson School's Youth Advocacy Committee on nicotine.

Kimberly Delyone, Anna Garcia, Ret Crowatt, and Reven Quilling gave a PowerPoint presentation on Keeping Ross Tobacco Free - A Policy Solution. Representatives gave an overview of the Youth Advocacy Committee, nicotine use in Marin, the tobacco retail environment, Ross-A Tobacco- Free Town, and their proposal to limit youth access to vape products. They ask that the Town Council prioritize the health of Ross residents and amend Ordinance 699 to formally end the sale of tobacco in Ross.

Mayor McMillan and Council Members thanked students for their presentation.

Mayor McMillan opened the public comment period.

John Maa, 2018 President of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society, said he is a general surgeon at Marin Health Medical Center and spoke in support of the Branson School Youth Academy Committee presentation. Their support letter has been submitted, and he applauded the students' presentation of this information before the Council. He urged the Council to agendize a model ordinance to end tobacco product sales in Ross for a future Town Council meeting.

10. Mayor's Report.

September marks a month of significant milestones.
• Kelley Reid retires as Ross Town Treasurer after 27 years, following his 8-year tenure on the Town Council. We thank Kelley for his nearly four decades of dedicated service enhancing our Town.
• We celebrate Marin Art and Garden Center's 80th Anniversary. Our community is grateful that Ross resident Caroline Livermore and many other visionary women established this jewel that we continue to enjoy today.
• Our dear Winship neighbor Alice Reeve turns 100 on September 27. Alice spent 44 years volunteering at Marin Art & Garden Center and was also a national tennis champion; she remains very active, walking her two small dogs twice a day and cheerfully engaging with neighbors.

On other fronts:

Diane and Rus Rudden have graciously volunteered to lead the formation of a Firewise neighborhood on the Lagunitas side of Town, which will be called the "Lagunitas Road Firewise Group." Others are forming a Firewise group encompassing the Laurel Grove neighborhood.

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Including the Barber-Winship Firewise Neighborhood group, soon all Ross residents will be part of a Firewise group. If you are interested in helping the Ruddens with the Lagunitas Road Firewise Group, please let me know.

Last month I spoke at the League of Women Voters to commemorate the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote in 1920. I reflected on how far women have come, including in Marin County, with 7 of the 11 mayors being women, and Supervisor Barbara Boxer rising to the House of Representatives and then the Senate. In the early 1980s, Supervisor Boxer spearheaded establishing the Ross Valley Paramedics in Ross, where it remains today, working with Ross Councilmembers Gary Scales and Peter Brekhus. We thank them for their vision and commitment to our Town.

On September 5, more than 300 residents attended the newly reimagined Ross Town Dinner. It was wonderful to reconnect, meet new neighbors and spend time together at the lovely Marin Art and Garden Center. Thanks to Town staff for creating such a magical evening, and Crown & Crumpet and Marche Restaurant for generously providing delicious treats.

The following day was the evacuation drill and Ember Stomp, the fourth annual free wildfire festival at the Marin Civic Center sponsored by Marin Wildfire and Fire Safe Marin. A record 1,000 Marin residents participated in the evacuation drill, and attendance at the event was approximately 6,000 - the most ever! Town Manager Johnson and Chief Pata visited me and our displays at the Marin Master Gardeners booth.

I look forward to seeing you at Live on the Common Friday, September 19, and at the First Aid training Saturday, September 27. Thanks to RPOA for sponsoring and organizing both events.

Finally, please come to the Firewise educational event Monday, September 29, 5:30-7 pm at Marin Art & Garden Center. You will learn more about Zone 0 - the science, resources and inspiration. Mark Brown, Executive Officer of Marin Wildfire, Nicole Marcucci, RVFD Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator, and April Owens, a fire-smart landscaping designer, will speak and answer your questions. Fire Safe Marin will be available with information; Police Chief Pata and Town Manager Johnson will help you sign up for Alert Marin, or please use this link to sign up now: https://marin.sircom.org/account?lang=en-US

11. Council Committee & Liaison Reports
Chris Martin, Town Liaison to Flood Zone 9, reported that the Advisory Committee met on August 21st. Marin County Public Works presented updates on two major flood risk reduction projects:
• San Anselmo Project: A CLOMR application has been submitted to FEMA, including the removal of Building Bridge 2. County staff are engaging with San Anselmo and Ross residents about possible impacts and mitigation measures. • Corte Madera Project: A separate CLOMR application has been filed. The project includes removing a fish ladder and channel improvements near the Ross Post Office, higher downstream flood walls, and partial removal of the Kentfield concrete channel to restore natural habitat and improve resilience to sea level rise. Work has already removed 575 feet of concrete channel.

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Flood Zone 9 will reconvene in October to review progress, noting that FEMA's limited staffing may slow application reviews.

12. Staff & Community Reports.
a. Ross Property Owners Association
Kelli Fleitas, RPOA, thanked Anthony for help with events at Live on the Common and Public Works team for additional outlets for additional lights on the Common, said they are looking for feedback for dog waste station locations and historical walk plaque locations, and they are working on new interior lighting for the Post Office.
b. Town Manager
I hope that you were able to attend and enjoy the reimagined Ross Town Dinner that was held last Friday at MAGC! We've received very positive feedback from residents about the event and a big thank you goes out to everyone that helped make the event a success including our partners at MAGC and especially to Town staff led by Recreation Manager Maureen Borthwick.

Some residents and Chief Pata have recently reported seeing an occasional coyote in Ross. Marin Animal Control (Marin Humane) suggests that since it is illegal to relocate or harm these animals, residents could help minimize the coyote population and any aggressive behaviors by:
• Keep your pets indoors in the evening and at night.
• Secure the lid to your garbage cans and dumpsters.
• Clean up thoroughly after you grill outside
• Do not leave food or water outside - not for your own pets and not for wild animals. • Harvest your garden and fruit trees as soon as your vegetables and fruit are ready.

Learn and use hazing techniques to scare off coyotes and to discourage them from feeling comfortable around humans. Techniques include:
> Make eye contact with the coyote and acting big, bad and loud. • Take a step forward, wave your arms around, throw sticks toward the coyote, yell and make noise with an air horn or a whistle.

PG&E vegetation management contractors "Core Tree Care" will be performing work on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard on the night of Friday September 26 at 8PM through Saturday morning at 8AM. This work involves removing a large, unhealthy oak tree that overhangs Sir Francis Drake just north of the Laurel Grove intersection. Due to the hazards of removing the large tree in the right of way, a full closure of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard between El Camino Bueno and Laurel Grove Avenue will be required during this time. Through-traffic will be detoured down Shady Lane during the road closure. Electronic Message signs will be deployed by the contractor with appropriate warnings the week before the closure. The Town will send out a town-wide email early next week informing residents of the closure and we will provide contact information with email and phone numbers for residents to call if there are questions or concerns.

Council Member Salter asked if the Town Manager could provide an update on the installation of APLR license plate readers.

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Town Manager Johnson responded that she and the Police Chief as well as representatives from the Town Attorney's Office and their risk management pool have been working extensively with the company and they have not been able to reach agreement on contract language. Once ready for Council action, staff will bring it back.

13. Consent Agenda
The following items will be considered in a single motion, unless removed from the Consent Agenda. Council Member Salter requested Item 13c. be removed from the Consent Agenda.

There were no additional requests to remove an item or public comments.

Council Member Dowling moved and Mayor Pro Tem Robbins seconded, to approve Consent Agenda Items a, b, d, e, f, and g. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). a. Minutes:

Regular Meeting, August 14, 2025.
b. Town Council consideration of the second reading of Ordinance 731 and read by title only, an Ordinance of the Town of Ross amending the Town of Ross Municipal Code Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic to add Chapter 10.50 Marin Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program. This item was introduced at the August 14, 2025 meeting. d. Town Council consideration to approve the Catastrophic Leave Program, subject to any needed technical corrections, and direct the Town Manager to implement it retroactively to August 1, 2025.
e. Town Council consideration to authorize the Town Manager to execute a Pilot Community Program Agreement between the Marin Art & Garden Center and the Town of Ross, formalizing the use of classroom and outdoor space at MAGC for Ross Recreation programming through August 31, 2026.
f. Town Council consideration to award the construction contract for the Natalie Coffin Green Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project and authorize the Town Manager to enter into a construction contract with Cestarollo Construction LLC in the amount of $143,558; and authorize a 10% ministerial contingency of up to $14,000 for potential contract change orders to address unforeseen conditions. g. Town Council consideration to adopt Resolution 2539 denying the proposed project located at 12 Canyon.

Items Removed from Consent Agenda:
c. Town Council consideration to approve the draft Town of Ross response to the Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report titled "The Worrisome Future of Marin Housing, NIMBY Resistance Takes a Backseat to Economic Reality," dated June 24, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to sign the response form as required under California Penal Code Section 933.

Council Member Salter requested the Planning Director provide an update on the Town's report out as it relates to the Town's response and how it relates to the Town's plan.

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Planning Director Roberta Feliciano stated the report claims that none of the jurisdictions will meet the State-required RHNA. All Marin jurisdictions collaborated on their response, and most are consistent with the findings agreed and disagreed with, along with the recommendations they are implementing and the recommendations they would not be implementing. While there is legitimacy that due to financing, developer interest, construction costs, and factors beyond the Town's control, it would be a challenge to meet RHNA; however, Ross has issued 20 building permits since 2023 so it is not entirely unrealistic that the Town would meet those 111 units.

Council Member Salter added the Town continues to see applications for ADUs which was consistent with plans. He also asked about the issue of the quarterly reporting, and Ms. Feliciano described the Town's Annual Progress Report for the Housing Element and General Plan. If staff had to do this four times a year, it would be cumbersome, and it is not required by HCD.

Mayor McMillan opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.

Mayor Pro Tem Robbins moved and Council Member Dowling seconded, to approve Item 13c.

Motion carried (5-0).

End of Consent Agenda.

14. Public Hearing on Planning Projects - Part 1.
34 Shady Lane, Design Review, Nonconformity Permit, Variance and Town Council consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 2537 approving the project, subject to conditions.

Wally and Roseanna Lourdeaux, 34 Shady Lane, A.P. No. 073-161-33, Zoning: R-1:B-A, General Plan: VL (Very Low Density), Flood Zone: AE (Floodway) Project Summary: The applicant requests approval from the Town Council for Design Review, Nonconformity Permit, and a Variance. The proposal includes an addition to the existing nonconforming guest house, consisting of a new laundry room, bedroom, and bathroom, for a total of 248 square feet (SF) of new floor area. The exterior materials and trim details will match the existing guest house. In addition, the project seeks to legalize an existing 145 SF deck, 14- inches in height, which encroaches into the rear yard setback, and to expand it by 67 SF to align with the addition. A Variance is required to legalize and expand a deck within the rear yard setback.

Assistant Planner Lopez-Vega gave the staff report and overview of the request by applicants at 34 Shady Lane for Design Review, Nonconformity Permit, Variance and Town Council consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 2537 approving the project, subject to conditions.

The applicant stated he has nothing to add to staff's presentation and said he was available for any questions from the Council.

Mayor McMillan opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.

Mayor Pro Tem Robbins moved, and Council Member Dowling seconded, to approve 34 Shady Lane Design Review, Nonconformity Permit, Variance, and adopt Resolution No. 2537 approving the project, subject to conditions. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).

End of Public Hearing on Planning Project Part 1.

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Administrative Agenda.

15. Ross Recreation Update. (Borthwick)
Recreation Manager Maureen Borthwick gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding an update on Ross Recreation's programs and initiatives, mission statement, strategic plans for the fiscal year and recent accomplishments and challenges.

Councilmember Dowling thanked Ms. Borthwick for what is a full range of activities and for reaching out and achieving very creative adult and older adult activities.

Mayor Pro Tem Robbins said she thinks it is wonderful staff were able to resurrect the afterschool program and have it available for working parents.

Council Member Salter echoed comments, thinks the Town Dinner reimagined was spectacular, voiced appreciation of the care the Recreation team put into it, and thanked fellow Council Members for keeping the afterschool program alive and funding it, which now pays for itself.

Mayor McMillan concurred with comments, thanking Ms. Borthwick for the creative partnership with MAGC.

Mayor McMillan opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.

16. Town Council to receive a presentation from staff regarding the status of the implementation of the Town of Ross Facilities Master Plan.

Town Manager Johnson introduced and provided brief background on the item, stating this is not an action item but presentation from staff on the status of implementation of the plan.

Project Manager David Kelley gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the status of the implementation of the Town of Ross Facilities Master Plan.

Council Member Kircher referred to the 9 units of housing and said he attended the last ABAG General Assembly meeting, and it was mentioned that ABAG does have resources available to help the Town in fulfilling housing mandates. He asked if staff has looked into this and if not, he recommended doing so.

Town Manager Johnson said staff will contact ABAG and identify available resources.

Mayor McMillan asked what kind of revenue the telecommunications leases would generate.

Mr. Kelley stated this is subject to additional negotiations with the developer of the cell tower.

They have data on the existing lease agreement and can look at this with the three carriers. The other element to that is what costs they might ask developers to incur in making improvements that are consistent with the Facilities Master Plan and how that might factor into the lease payments they make to the Town.

Town Manager Johnson noted staff estimates receiving $78,000 in cellular lease payments this year, and she echoed comments about negotiations with the developers.

Mayor Pro Tem Robbins said some residents have wondered if there is room to add another bay for a fire engine.

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Town Manager Johnson stated the Facilities Master Plan would need to be amended with architectural review. She provided historical context when the Council had previously decided during review of having the paramedic facility connected to the Police Department that it was better for emergency access for them to be closer to Sir Francis Drake, as well as for Police secure parking. If the Town was to expand the apparatus bay for the paramedic facility into where police secured parking is, staff would need to find a location for secured police parking with the ability to get in and out quickly.

In response to Mayor Pro Tem Robbins' question regarding the number of vehicles the planned apparatus bay supports right now, and Mr. Kelley stated it supports one ambulance.

Council Member Salter suggested developing an alternative plan with three bays and sleeping quarters and recommended conducting a professional poll to gauge whether a bond measure could achieve two-thirds voter support.

Mr. Kelley noted the project will be coordinated with the Town Attorney under the CEQA process and emphasized delivering it within the existing budget, prioritizing the paramedic and police facility. He explained the next step is validating cost estimates with KPA Architects and agreed polling will be essential to measure community support.

Town Manager Johnson agreed that staff will be returning to the Council frequently to explore all options to fund this project.

Council Member Kircher raised concerns about funding and phasing and said it looks like public safety and paramedic facilities to the north be prioritized, with administrative buildings possibly deferred to a later phase.

Town Manager Johnson confirmed this approach, noting that while phasing is possible, the preference is to complete everything simultaneously if funding allows. She emphasized the urgent need for a new Police Station and said the final plan will depend on the architects' recommendations.

Council Member Dowling expressed enthusiasm about moving forward, noting the Town will have nearly $12 million set aside by next year, potentially enough to begin the police and paramedic facilities without delay.

Town Manager Johnson agreed this could be possible but cautioned that site work and engineering costs may affect feasibility. She acknowledged the Council's steady progress in building these funds, which provide flexibility for next steps.

Mayor McMillan opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.

Mayor McMillan and Council Members thanked Mr. Kelley and Town Manager Johnson for the presentation.

17. Town Council consideration to approve Resolution No. 2513 adopting the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (Final IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) approving the Bolinas Storm Drain Improvements Phase 2 Project as described in the Final IS/MND and authorizing the Public Works Director to advertise the project for public bid.

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Public Works Director Rich Simonitch gave the staff report, overview, and PowerPoint presentation of the Council's consideration to approve Resolution No. 2513 adopting the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (Final IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) approving the Bolinas Storm Drain Improvements Phase 2 Project as described in the Final IS/MND and authorizing the Public Works Director to advertise the project for public bid.

Council Member Salter referred to the cost benefit analysis and asked if the Town is getting enough benefit for the cost of this project.

Mr. Simonitch said staff is taking a fairly good-sized watershed that drains into Bolinas and will reroute it downstream of the Sir Francis Drake Bridge at a lower water surface elevation. It significantly improves the hydraulics characteristics and alleviates some of the flow entering at the Winship Bridge reducing the impact on those properties. It dumps flows out at a more hydraulically efficient area and improves flood protection from a 5-6-year level to a 10 year-level.

And there is plenty of funding in the Drainage Fund to handle the project and continue on with the maintenance program identified in the Stormwater Master Plan.

Also important is there is a public storm drain that runs through the backyard of a private property that has no maintenance easement. It is problematic to access that to clean it out, and the new project will bring the storm drain out to the public right-of-way and abandon the old one on private property
Council Member Salter asked if San Anselmo helped pay for Phase 1 and asked if there is indication they might help paying for Phase 2. Mr. Simonitch said at the end of Phase 1 they said "no" because Phase 2 is more of a Ross issue and declined to help out on this phase even though it does benefit some San Anselmo homes.

Mayor McMillan opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.

Council Member Dowling moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Robbins seconded, to approve Resolution No. 2513 adopting the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (Final IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) approving the Bolinas Storm Drain Improvements Phase 2 Project as described in the Final IS/MND and authorizing the Public Works Director to advertise the project for public bid. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).

End of Administrative Agenda.

Public Hearing on Planning Projects - Part II.

18. 36 Allen Avenue, Design Review, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), Exception Permit, a Variance and Town Council adoption of Resolution No. 2538 approving the project, subject to conditions or Resolution No. 2540 denying the project.

John and Paulette Moe, 36 Allen Avenue, A.P. No. 073-261-04, Zoning: R-1: B-7-5, General Plan: ML (Medium Low Density), Flood Zone: X (Moderate to Low) Ross Town Council Minutes
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Project Summary: The applicant requests approval from the Town Council for Design Review, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Exception Permit, and a Variance to construct a new 460 square- foot (SF) detached two-car garage. The new detached garage, designed to match the existing residence, would be located within the front and side yard setbacks. As part of the project, the existing impervious driveway to the current detached garage and backyard will be removed and replaced with a permeable surface. An ADU Exception Permit is required because the proposal involves converting the existing 460 SF detached garage into an ADU and transferring the floor area allowance to construct the new detached 460 SF garage. A Variance is required because the new garage is proposed in the front and side yard setbacks.

Assistant Planner Alex Lopez-Vega gave the staff report and overview of the request for Design Review, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), Exception Permit, a Variance, and Town Council adoption of Resolution No. 2538 approving the project, subject to conditions or, Resolution No. 2540 Denying the project at 36 Allen Avenue.

Mayor Pro Tem Robbins asked and confirmed that the Town discourages having garages in the front setbacks of a property.

Council Member Kircher said for a variance to be granted there must be a hardship where the resident cannot have some amenity, feature, or development on their property or because of configuration. In this case, he believes it is a question of convenience. Ms. Feliciano confirmed and offered options to approve the variance in finding special circumstances of the lot being nonconforming.

Council Member Dowling asked and confirmed there was consideration of the new proposed garage being the ADU during the ADR hearing, which two ADR members preferred.

John Moe, the owner and applicant, explained that he and his family want to remain in Ross in their 1949 home and plan a modest renovation. He sought Council guidance on the placement of an ADU, noting the option of building it in the front while keeping the garage in the back, though he felt this was not practical from a land use perspective. He added that both his privacy and that of neighboring residents are important, and he has worked to balance these concerns so both properties remain enjoyable. In addition, the State allows ADUs to be built but they do not want to give up their garage to accomplish it and asked for direction.

Mayor McMillan opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.

Council Member Kircher said he understands the owner's concerns and cited difficulty in making findings of a hardship, noting it is more of an inconvenience, and was worried about a precedent.

Council Members concurred and confirmed with the Town Attorney that a new application would need to be submitted if the applicant wished to make revisions based upon Council comments.

Council Member Dowling moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Robbins seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2540 denying the project at 36 Allen Avenue. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).

End of Public Hearing on Planning Projects Part II.

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15. No Action Items: (Mayor)
a. Council correspondence - None.
b. Future Council items - Council Member Dowling asked to bring back the Branson School presentation regarding consideration of an amendment to Ordinance 699 to formally end the sale of tobacco in Ross. Council Member Kircher seconded.

Council Member Kircher said he received a suggestion that the Council have a sign on Lagunitas for traffic traveling east advising people who are not familiar that on-coming traffic going west does not have a stop sign and can turn. Town Manager Johnson said she will follow-up with staff on this and report back to the Council.

Council Member Salter asked that the Creek Water Report prepared by students be agendized, and Council Member Kircher seconded.
c. Council Member participation at the communication table at the Ross Post Office on the next Council meeting day - Mayor McMillan volunteered for October.

12. Meeting Evaluation.

Council Members commented on the good meeting and great presentations and discussions.

13. Adjournment.

The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

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