1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Terrell Kullaway (Mayor)
Steve Burdo (Vice Mayor)
Eileen Burke
Yoav Schlesinger
Chantel Walker
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager Megan Acevedo, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Planning Director
Dan Mahoney, Ross Valley Fire Chief
Rob Bastianon, Senior Fire Inspector
Bridget Wipfler, Climate Action Coordinator
Christine O’Rourke, Marin Climate and Energy
Partnership
Open Time for Public Expression
Ms. Rachel Ludwick and Ms. Alicia Celise spoke in support of Measure E.
Ms. Tiffany McGelroy, member of the Racial Equity Committee, thanked the Council for its continuing commitment to the committee and invited everyone to the meetings.
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Councilmember Burke reported she attended the showing of a documentary at the Homestead Valley Community Center called “Small is Beautiful”; checked out the Sleepy Hollow Fire Station rebuild; attended the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting at Robson Harrington; the first Chamber Mixer since Covid; met with Supervisor Lucan about the issues facing San Anselmo.
Councilmember Walker reported she attended the Ross Valley Fire Board meeting; the MCCMC meeting; participated in a priority setting meeting focused on housing; North Bay Fair Housing will hold a Virtual Conference on April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Councilmember Schlesinger reported it was National Baby Massage Day; attended the Chamber of Commerce Mixer.
Vice Mayor Burdo reported he attended the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) meeting; San Anselmo was approved for $1.09 million under the Pathways to Schools application process; the Flashlight Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 18th and the Egg Hunt for younger kids is scheduled for April 19th; Sip and Stroll will occur on May 10th; attended the “Hands Off” Rally at the Civic Center.
2 Mayor Kullaway reported there would be an EV and Ebike show on May 10th at the Red Hill Shopping Center; would like to place on a future agenda the following item- Council endorsement of Measure E; the Council agreed to agendize this item on the Consent Calendar.
Public Works Engineer Ferrer gave an update on the Town Hall Resilience Hub Project.
Special Presentations- none
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 11, 2025
1.2 Consider the Approval of the Farm Stand Proposal from Jim Baum
1.3 Review and Approve the Memorial Park Partnership Mural
1.4 Approve a Proclamation Declaring National Library Week in San Anselmo, April 6-12, 2025
1.5 Receive a Report of Checks Issued for the Month of March 2025 Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments
Ms. Suzanne Lindelli supported item #1.2.
Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
Vice Mayor Burdo stated he would like to pull item #1.4.
Councilmember Burke stated she would like to pull item #1.2.
M/s, Burdo/Burke, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.1. #1.3, #1.5.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
1.2 Consider the Approval of the Farm Stand Proposal from Jim Baum Councilmember Burke discussed the history of the Farm Stand and thought a five-year contract was too long. She supported a three-year contract.
Vice Mayor Burdo stated there has not been any competition. He supported a five year contract.
M/s, Burdo/Walker, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.2.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
1.4 Approve a Proclamation Declaring National Library Week in San Anselmo, April 6-12, 2025 Vice Mayor Burdo stated the Library is a great community resource. It has amazing programs and an amazing staff!
Councilmember Walker stated access to information is very important. 3 M/s, Burdo/Walker, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.4.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway Council Business Items
2.1 Receive and File Presentation from the Mosquito Vector Control Mr. Peter Bonkrude, District Manager for the Mosquito Vector Control, presented a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Bondkude and staff answered questions from the Council regarding what individuals can do to assist in vector control; if there has been any damage to the ecosystem due to selective reduction; the use of chemicals for rodent control.
Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments
Josh asked if the district has thought about introducing reptiles to help control the spread of Lyme disease.
Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
The Council thanked Mr. Bonkrude for his presentation.
2.2 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Marin Electrification Roadmap Climate Action Coordinator Wipfler and Ms. Christine O’Rourke, Marin County Sustainability Coordinator, presented a report and a PowerPoint presentation. They answered questions from the Council regarding number two of the recommended actions; if realtors have been involved in this conversation; who is training the individuals who will do the audits prior to home sales.
Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments
Mr. Michael Cameron, Chair of the Climate Action Commission, stated the roadmap is a good aspirational document that could use some “marinating”. He urged the Council to adopt the resolution.
Ms. Suzanne Saunders supported the resolution.
A resident supported the resolution and suggested getting contractors on board.
Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Burdo/Burke, Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-4572 Accepting the Marin Electrification Roadmap.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
2.3 Introduction of Ordinance Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Area
Ross Valley Fire Chief Mahoney and Fire Inspector Bastianon presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding the designation of “moderate fire risk” vs. the WUI; if fuel loads are a factor in the designations; factors that insurance companies look at when assessing risk; if homeowners will get notified about the zone they are in.
Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments
4 A resident had a question.
Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Burdo/Walker, Motion to read by Title Only and Introduce an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of San Anselmo to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Area.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
2.4 Review and Consideration of Undergrounding Requirements for Substantial Remodels Planning Director Scoble presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding whether there are different requirements in areas that are prone to flooding; hardship provisions; if the Council, in 2013, had a sense of the impacts of this requirement; how much the Town receives in Rule 20 Work Credits; how in-lieu fees would help the Town to meet its goals; how to add more objective hardship criteria without re-inventing the wheel; the number of substantial remodels compared to new builds; how the Municipal Code addresses remodels.
Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments.
A resident stated he would enjoy seeing utilities underground but was concerned about how regulations create costs. This is an easy one to let go.
Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
Councilmember Burdo stated PG&E should do the undergrounding.
Councilmember Burke stated construction is very expensive and she would require this for new builds in subdivisions only.
Councilmember Schlesinger stated he would need more information about the “new builds” including demographics. This seems like a harsh penalty for anyone who wants to improve their home.
Mayor Kullaway stated she would like to see this repealed in all instances, including developers.
Councilmember Walker stated she would like to see more specific hardship criteria. It makes sense for new builds.
M/s, Burdo/Burke, Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway Respectfully submitted,
Toni DeFrancis,
Recording Secretary