1 San Anselmo Council Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and Via teleconference
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Mayor Burdo called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo, Mayor
Eileen Burke, Vice Mayor
Brian Colbert
Alexis Fineman
Tarrell Kullaway
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Megan Acevedo, Town Attorney
Heidi Scoble, Planning Director
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Jeff Zuba, Finance Director
Maddie O’Grady, Recreation Coordinator
Sean Youra, Climate Action Coordinator
1.0 Interviews with (3) Applicants for the Library Advisory Board Laurie Nardone, Sue Ream, and Amy Blanchard
Open Time for Public Expression
Jonathan announced the completion of the purchase of Bald Hill as public open space.
Susan stated the Town would not need to pay exorbitant market fees for the purchase of an electric truck. There is grant funding through SB 379, the Solar Access Act.
Mr. Guy Meyer discussed the creek, the flooding, the park, channel capacity at flood stage. He stated they need to reimagine the “Reimagine Plan”.
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Councilmember Colbert reported he attended the Marin Transit Authority (MTA) meeting; the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Board meeting; met with the RVFD firefighters; took a tour of “Side by Side”; attended the Marin Valentine’s Day Ball; the ADC meeting; the Reimagine Creek Park meeting; a community meeting regarding activities in Memorial Park; discussed Measure B (Vehicle Tax Registration); he requested that the Council discuss pedestrian and bike safety in the downtown area and have staff come back with options for downtown circulation focusing on safety. The Council agreed.
Vice Mayor Burke reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting; spoke to members of other Town Councils regarding the possibility of a fire department merger; listened to the recent Fairfax Town Council meeting regarding rent control and wanted to go slowly with this issue; she requested answers to her previous questions regarding Flood Zone 9. 2 Councilmember Fineman reported she attended the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting; a series of climate events held at the Library; the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Executive Committee meeting; tuned into last night’s Arts Commission meeting.
Councilmember Kullaway reported she attended the Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting; asked the Council to discuss the recommendations of the Parking Study at an upcoming meeting; met with firefighters; attended the Arts Commission meeting.
Mayor Burdo reported he attended the meeting regarding the recent incident at Red Hill Shopping Center and the concerns about Memorial Park; a Ross Valley Fire Department meeting; a Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) meeting; there is an open seat for a community member for Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); has been in touch with Senator McGuire’s office to set up a “Community Coffee” sometime in March; he would like to discuss the way the Council does its Board and Commission appointments sometime soon.
Vice Mayor Burke asked what the Community Resource Officer would be doing. Mayor Burdo stated this position would be responsible parking enforcement and monitoring the parks.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approve the Draft Minutes of the Town Council Meeting- January 24, 2023
1.2 Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 4473 to Allow for Virtual Town Council and Committee Meetings in Compliance with AB 361
1.3 Report of Warrants Issued, January 2023
1.4 Resolution No. 4474 Adopting Amended Reserve Policy for the General Fund
1.5 Capital Program Monitoring Committee and Financial Advisor Committee merger Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Colbert/Fineman, Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
AYES: Colbert, Fineman, Kullaway, Vice Mayor Burke, Mayor Burdo Council Items
2 Recap Event and Review Community Survey Results for the 2022 Live on the Avenue Event Series- This is not considered a “project” under CEQA per California Public Resources Code 21065
Recreation Coordinator O’Grady presented the staff report and gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff answered questions from the Council regarding whether the final PowerPoint presentation could be posted to the Town Website; the crazy parking situation on Tamalpais Avenue during the event.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
3 Mr. Guy Meyers referred to the survey and asked how many respondents were locals vs. “out of towners”. He suggested using an MC for the event to help bring some cohesion.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
Councilmember Kullaway suggested using bike valets, providing a designate area for scooters, and raising money for the event.
Councilmember Fineman asked that future events look at what is sustainable for Town staff.
This is a successful program and a ton of work. There should be a better system of waste management and proper sorting.
Councilmember Colbert agreed with the comments made by Councilmember Fineman- this is an incredible amount of work for staff. He suggested an earlier street closure for safety purposes and the use of food trucks in a way that compliments the existing restaurants.
Mayor Burdo thanked staff for this incredible event and suggested forming a volunteer committee.
3. Fiscal Year 2021/22 Audited Basic Financial Statements.
Finance Director Zuba and Ms. Grace Sang, representing Maze and Associates CPA, gave a PowerPoint presentation. They answered questions from the Council regarding the deferred inflows and outflows; terms of the American Rescue Plan Act funding; where they are relative to pensions.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
Councilmember Colbert stated this is one of the most important tasks of the Council- being stewards of the Town’s money. He thanked staff for the great work!
4. Approve Plans for the Memorial Park Parking Lot Renovation Project.
Public Works Director Condry presented a staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding whether the traffic flow and number of parking spaces would remain the same; if there are designated drop-off and pick-up spots; if the footprint intrudes into the Millennium Park or Elders Garden; location of the secure bike boxes; if thought has been given to all ages and abilities of people going through the park; if it is legal for kids to ride on the sidewalks in that area; drainage of the bio-retention area; if the newly installed gutter could get clogged by debris; the minimum width for a Class I multi-use shared pathway; the width of the west walkway; if there could be a curb on the east side of the west side walkway to keep bikes off of the fields; banning bikes from the park; if there is leeway to get to a 48 KVA Level 3 charging; if there is flexibility in the project; if the American Legion Log Cabin is participating in funding; the depth of the bio-retention area.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
4 Councilmember Fineman stated this is a very exciting project that would provide for different modes of transit around the park. She would like to prioritize the installation of a Level 3 conduit for EV charging.
Councilmember Kullaway asked staff to look into bike boxes- they are usually free.
M/s, Colbert/Burke, Motion to approve the plans for the Memorial Park Parking Lot Renovation Project
AYES: Colbert, Fineman, Kullaway, Vice Mayor Burke, Mayor Burdo
5. 2022/23 Mid-Year Budget Review.
Finance Director Zuba presented a staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. He answered a question about when the conversations about Measure J allocations will happen.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Colbert/Burke, Motion to accept the 2022/23 Mid-Year Budget Review and Adopted Resolution No. 4475.
AYES: Colbert, Fineman, Kullaway, Vice Mayor Burke, Mayor Burdo
6. Receive a presentation on the Marin Green Building Model Reach Code.
Climate Action Coordinator Youra presented a staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding whether the technology would be outdated by the time it is implemented; grid capabilities; if PG&E is really preparing for the future; associated costs for multi-family housing units; how retrofits, major remodels, and low-income residents would be impacted; if the Council would have a more detailed conversation in the near future; if these measures have been analyzed with respect to cost effectiveness; the timetable in terms of complying with State regulations.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
Sue Saunders supported the proposal. She discussed the various rebates that are available.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
Councilmember Colbert asked staff to point out only the disparities in the County and local codes in future presentations.
Councilmember Fineman stated she is excited to see this move forward. She would like to see more analysis on costs.
Mayor Burdo stated this proposal will be reviewed by the Climate Action Commission and would then come back to the Town Council. He asked staff to include the PowerPoint presentation as a part of the packet.
7. Vehicle Miles Traveled CEQA Threshold of Significance Policy to Implement SB 743.
Council took a motion to hear this item at the their next meeting. 5 M/s, Colbert/Burke, Motion to continue this item to the next scheduled meeting.
AYES: Colbert, Fineman, Kullaway, Vice Mayor Burke, Mayor Burdo
6. Consider to appoint three (3) applicants to the Library Advisory Board This is exempt from CEQA under the “common sense” exemption Town Clerk Avila presented a staff report.
Vice Mayor Burke stated she missed the first round of interviews and would abstain.
Mayor Burdo asked each Councilmember to select his or her top three applicants.
Councilmember Colbert selected Judy Anderson, Amy Blanchard, and Sue Ream.
Councilmember Fineman selected Judy Anderson, Amy Blanchard, and Sue Ream.
Councilmember Kullaway selected Judy Anderson, Laurie Nardone, and Amy Blanchard.
Mayor Burdo selected Judy Anderson, Amy Blanchard, and Sue Kraft.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Colbert/Burke, Motion to appoint Judy Anderson, Sue Ream, and Amy Blanchard to the Library Advisory board.
AYES: Colbert, Fineman, Kullaway, Mayor Burdo
ABSTAIN: Vice Mayor Burke
M/s, Burke/Colbert, Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Toni DeFrancis,
Recording Secretary