1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo
Eileen Burke, Mayor
Brian Colbert
Tarrell Kullaway
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Alexis Fineman
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Planning Director
Lindsey Klein, Senior Planner
Dan Mahoney, Chief of the RVFD
Sean Condry, Public Works Director
Scott Schneider, Assistant Public Works Director
Mattie O’Grady, Interim Parks & Rec. Director
Open Time for Public Expression
Mrs. Sherry Petrakis provided her public comment regarding a crosswalk on Sir Francis Drake and Madrone Avenue.
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Councilmember Colbert reported he attended the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Countywide workshop/meeting; Senator McGuire spoke at the new Corte Madera Town Hall about homelessness and insurance challenges; attended the Marin Transit Authority (MTA) meeting; the Tam House Open House; a Congressman Huffman Super Pac meeting; the Democratic Convention and participated in the “Mayors’ Hub”.
Councilmember Burdo reported he attended the Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) Board meeting; the recent Planning Commission meeting; a water conservation meeting; tabled with Fire Safe Marin at the recent “Live on the Avenue” Event; the Tam House BBQ.
Vice Mayor Kullaway reported she attended the General Plan Update Committee meeting remotely; watched the Planning Commission video.
Mayor Burke reported she attended several “Live on the Avenue” Events; the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting; encouraged everyone to meet with the five Council candidates; the recent Planning Commission meeting; the Tam House Event; will be announcing this Saturday’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Games for Archie Williams (Go Falcons !); received $1,000 for listening to a podcast on emerging technologies and turned it over to the Town; reported the Town received a $20,000 grant which would be used for “connecting” with residents.
2 Special Presentation
Proclamation Honoring Retiring Director of Community Services, Dannielle Mauk, for her exemplary Service to the Town of San Anselmo
Mayor Burke read and presented the Proclamation to Community Services Director Mauk.
Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments
Mr. Dennis Altman thanked the Town of San Anselmo for being so welcoming to their family.
Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
Community Services Director Mauk thanked the Council for their support over the years.
The Council thanked Community Services Director Mauk for her years of service and wished her well in her future endeavors.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approve the Draft Minutes of the Town Council Meeting- July 23, 2024
1.2 Approve the Proposed Revisions to the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority JPA Agreement
1.3 Receive the Report of Checks Issues for the month of July 2024
1.4 Receive the Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the month of July 2024
1.5 Receive the Quarterly Treasurer’s Investment Report, June 2024
1.6 Receive the Recreation Fund Finance Report for the month of July 2024
1.7 Adopted Ordinance No. 1187 Amending Title 10, Chapter 20, Objective Design and Development Standards to implement State Housing Law, Clarify the Appropriate Review Authority and Procedures, and Correct Typographical Errors
1.8 Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-4557 Suspending enforcement of Town All Electric Construction Regulations
1.9 Consider the Reappointment of Two Incumbents to the Planning Commission
1.10 Consider the Approval of a Special Event Application- All About Owls Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments
There were no comments.
Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Burdo/Kullaway, Motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke
3 ABSENT: Fineman
2. Public Hearings
2.1 Consider the Adoption of the Marin County Multi-Jurisdictional 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Town of San Anselmo Annex (collectively, the “Local Hazard Mitigation Plan”); adoption and Amendment to the Safety Element of the General Plan to Incorporate the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Senior Planner Klein presented the staff report. Mr. Stephen Torrance, Director of Emergency Management, and Ms. Hannah Tarling, Emergency Management Coordinator, presented a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding whether two separate motions should be made; if they need to add an amendment recognizing that the Town is no longer in Flood Zone 9.
Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments
Ms. Kathleen Gundry, member of the Climate Action Commission, was happy to see the emphasis on climate change and extreme weather events. She thought the issue of flooding should have a higher rating and pointed out that the Town is no longer in Flood Zone 9.
Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
Mayor Burke agreed with the comments made by Ms. Gundry and stated the Town needs to move forward with the other Ross Valley jurisdictions on how to address flooding.
M/s, Burdo/Kullaway, Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4555 adopting the Marin County Multi-Jurisdictional 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke
ABSENT: Fineman
M/s, Burdo/Kullaway, Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4556 Amending the Safety Element of the General Plan to Incorporate the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference and correct any typographical errors.
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke
ABSENT: Fineman
3 Council Business Items
3.1 Approve the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Sierra Avenue/Broadmoor Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project and Authorize Staff to Advertise for Construction Bids Assistant Public Works Director Schneider presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered a question from the Council regarding whether this would impact a future project at Sais Avenue.
Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments
There were no comments.
Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
Councilmember Burdo stated this project would be a great improvement. 4 Councilmember Colbert stated he supports the continued focus on pedestrian safety.
M/s, Kullaway/Colbert, Motion to approve the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Sierra Avenue/Broadmoor Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project and authorize staff to advertise for construction bids
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke
ABSENT: Fineman
3.2 Approve the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Project at Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Saunders Avenue and Authorize Staff to Advertise for Construction Bids Assistant Public Works Director Schneider presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding whether this is the first installation of this type of device; when the devices would be installed.
Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments
Gene, San Francisco Boulevard, stated safety has improved due to the signals. The proposal would be great for pedestrians.
Mr. Tom Fulman stated the lights are great but they would not be effective without enforcement.
Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
Vice Mayor Kullaway stated Hawk Beacons have a very high compliance rate and are a vast improvement.
Councilmember Burdo stated he liked the idea of the beacon and how it would operate.
Mayor Burke stated staff is selecting the right locations to start with these devices.
M/s, Colbert/Burdo, Motion to approve the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Project at Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Saunders Avenue and authorize staff to advertise for construction bids
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke
ABSENT: Fineman
3.2 Review of Overnight Parking Regulations and Provide Direction to Staff Public Works Director Condry presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding the amount of enforcement; the amount of revenue received from ticketing; if there has been an increase in the issuance of overnight parking permits; concerns on specific streets; if the issue about emergency vehicle access is the same during the day vs. the night; if staff advocates for marked parking spaces along the narrow streets in the hills.
Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments
Ms. Victoria Weiss, Mariposa Avenue, stated she has been battling the overnight parking issue forever. She objects to it and thinks all property owners should be given a permit.
A resident stated the CMPA should take a look at the way permits are issued. A parking ordinance is a good idea but there needs to be enforcement. He discussed abandoned vehicles.
5 Josh stated he would like to see it become easier to park overnight. People tend to speed when there are no cars parked along the street.
Ms. Sherry Weinroth, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, stated there should be a red curb in front of a fire hydrant
Daniel, Sturtevant Avenue, did not understand why there is a need for permits.
Mr. Bridget Clark stated the system for guest parking is archaic and it should be easier for guests to park on the street.
Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
Mayor Burke stated it is time to address the issue and she is leaning towards allowing overnight parking but with appropriate restrictions for problematic streets. They need to address the occasional car that is parked on the street for a long time. She supported a residential parking permit for downtown streets that have a 2-hour parking limit.
Vice Mayor Kullaway did not understand how overnight parking was different from daytime parking in terms of emergency vehicle access. There should be more discussion.
Councilmember Burdo agreed with the comments made by Mayor Burke and Vice Mayor Kullaway. There is a broad sweeping policy that has not changed and he would like to see a more narrow approach. He supports the creation of an ad hoc committee.
Councilmember Colbert stated he has lived in other locations that have an Overnight Parking Ordinance. He supported the creation of an ad hoc committee.
Mayor Burke, Councilmember Burdo, and Councilmember Colbert volunteered to serve on the ad hoc committee.
M/s, Burdo/Colbert, Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke
ABSENT: Fineman
Respectfully submitted,
Toni DeFrancis,
Recording Secretary