1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo
Eileen Burke, Mayor
Brian Colbert
Alexis Fineman
Tarrell Kullaway
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Megan Acevedo, Town Attorney
Sean Condry, Public Works Director
Matthew Ferrer, Assistant Engineer
Mattie O’Grady, Interim Parks and Rec. Director
Open Time for Public Expression
Ross discussed public trust and public input and the potential impact to the Redwood trees in Creek Park from the proposed demolition of the plaza.
Mr. Art Wasserman, Hooper Lane, discussed how bicyclists and ebike riders do not stop at stop signs on Landsdale Avenue. He would like speed bumps installed along that street.
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Councilmember Colbert reported he attended the MCCMC meeting; “Walk and Roll” Day; the Marin Transit Board meeting; an evening of “Remembrance and Hope” at Osher Marin JCC.
Councilmember Burdo reported the Fire Board meeting will be held tomorrow night; kudos to staff for the very successful “Live on the Avenue” Events; attended the MCCMC meeting; discussed the recent IJ article about the need to support the Jewish community; participated in the recent Fairfax Evacuation Drill; attended the Ross Valley JEPA/Yellow Bus meeting.
Vice Mayor Kullaway reported she did not have any committee updates; has been receiving a lot of email about off-leash enforcement at the Town parks and would like another discussion.
Town Manager Donery stated this should start at the Parks and Recreation Commission level.
Councilmember Fineman reported she did not have any committee reports; had a request that the Council take a look at the Tree Ordinance; gave an update on the Global Climate Leadership Summit meeting at the Vatican and the upcoming conference at UCLA (Go Bruins!) in February. She wished everyone Shanah tovah u’metukah.
Mayor Burke reported she, along with the other Councilmembers, attended the MCCMC meeting; was interviewed for the “Run TMC” Podcast regarding Marin County Basketball; 2 attended the last “Live on the Avenue” Event; a Buckelew presentation about crisis and suicide intervention; played in the Ross Recreation Pickleball Tournament; the community wide Clean Up Day Event will be held on October 12th.
Public Works Director Condry reported the Town recently received a 75 Pavement Condition Index (PCI), one of the highest levels the Town has been in thirty years.
Town Manager Donery introduced Climate Action Coordinator Bridget Wippler. The Council welcomed her to San Anselmo.
Special Presentation
There are no Special Presentations.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approved the Draft Minutes of the Town Council Meeting- September 24, 2024
1.2 Accepted the 2024 Slurry Seal Project and Authorized Staff to File a Notice of Completion
1.3 Accepted the 2024 Street Resurfacing Project and Authorized Staff to File a Notice of Completion
1.4 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-4561 Reducing the Membership Size of the Town of San Anselmo Historic Commission
1.5 Consideration of Special Event Application- 2024 Dia de los Muertos
1.6 Received the Report of Checks Issued, September 2024 Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Colbert/Kullaway, Motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Fineman, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke
2. Council Business
2.1 Provide an Update to Council for Consideration Regarding Solar Photovoltaic System and Battery Energy Storage System, and Microgrid for Town Hall Resilence Hub.
Assistant Engineer Ferrer presented a staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding whether story poles would be installed in both proposed sites; who identifies the rebates/tax credits; the proposed Budget increase for electric vehicles; if the goal to have a fully electric fleet by 2030 is dependent upon this project; if the Town’s fleet would be moved to the Magnolia Lot if this location were chosen; the net energy metering; if the fact that a street is located between the grid, the battery, and Town Hall would pose any issues; how expensive it is to do the trenching and wiring; if using the higher KVA rating of wiring would allow them to go from Level 2 to Level 3 in the future; the height of the flood wall/gate; if it would make sense to go higher than the one-foot base flood elevation (BFE); the opportunity to use the battery on an on-going basis to off-set any added load; the height of 3 the solar panels; impacts to the battery if it were flooded; if there is a way to fire protect the battery; possible expansion of the Town Hall or Library buildings.
Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments.
Ms. Sue Saunders applauded the staff for this great job. She discussed the differences in NEM 2 vs. NEM 3.
Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
Councilmember Burdo recommended the Magnolia Lot but would love to do both. Story poles should be installed at both locations.
Councilmember Colbert supported the Magnolia Lot location and asked staff to be mindful of the neighbors during construction.
Vice Mayor Kullaway agreed but thought story poles in both locations would be confusing.
Councilmember Fineman stated there is nothing redeeming about the Town Hall site. She would like staff to move “full steam ahead” with the Magnolia site.
Mayor Burke stated it is clear that the Magnolia site is the way to go. She supported installing story poles at both site to give the community a chance to weigh in.
Town Manager Donery stated staff would return with answers to the Council’s questions at the next meeting. He agreed that “time is of the essence”.
2.2 Award of the Construction Contract for the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Sierra Avenue/ Broadmoor Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project
Public Works Director Condry presented a staff report. There were no questions from the Council.
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 Award the Construction Contract for the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Sierra Avenue/Broadmoor Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project.
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Fineman, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke
2.3 Award of the Construction Contract for the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Project at Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Saunders Avenue
Public Works Director Condry presented a staff report. There were no questions from the Council.
Mayor Burke opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
4 Mayor Burke closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Kullaway/Colbert, Motion to Award the Construction Contract for the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Project at Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Saunders Avenue.
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Fineman, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke M/s, Burdo/Colbert, Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
AYES: Burdo, Colbert, Fineman, Vice Mayor Kullaway, Mayor Burke Respectfully submitted,
Toni DeFrancis,
Recording Secretary