Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:00 PM
A. 6:00 PM Call to Order in the Council Chambers at Town Hall and via Zoom at 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, California 94960
In the Council Chambers at 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 Town Council
Agenda
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B. Mayor Kullaway announces that item B.1 will be discussed in Closed Session B.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 3540) Agency designated representatives: Christopher Boucher, David Donery and Jeff Zuba Employee organization: SEIU 1021
C. PUBLIC COMMENT on Closed Session Items
D. Council Adjourns to Closed Session
Written Public Comment
Town Council Agenda May 27, 2025
1 1.. Consent Agenda:
1.1 Approve the Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 13, 2025
1.2 Adopt a Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June, June 6, 2025, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day
1.3 Receive and File the Financial Report on Recreation Fund ending April 30, 2025
1.4 Receive and File Revenue and Expenditure Reports, April 2025 Public Comment- Vaughn (PDF)
Public Comment- Ries (PDF)
7:00 PM The Town Council Reconvenes at Town Hall in the Council Chambers and via Zoom at 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, California 94960.
Optional Pledge of Allegiance: The Mayor or a designated Council member will recite the Pledge of Allegiance for members of the Council and the public who wish to join in the recitation.
Open time for public expression.
The public is welcome to address the Council at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than three minutes and should be respectful to the community.
Council requests for future agenda items.
Council committee liaison reports, questions and comments to staff; staff miscellaneous items.
Special Presentation. There are No Special Presentations.
The opportunity for public comment on consent agenda items will occur prior to Council discussion of the consent agenda. The Council may approve the entire consent agenda with one action. In the alternative, items on the consent agenda may be removed by any Council or staff member, for separate discussion and vote.
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2025 (DOC) Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Proclamation (DOC)
Attachment 1- Correct Proclamation (DOC)
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - April 2025 Budget Report (PDF)
Attachment 2 - April 2025 Capital Outlay (PDF)
Staff Report (DOCX)
Attachment 1 Budget Comparison Report by Subcategory April 2025 (PDF) Attachment 2 Budget Comparison Report by Department April 2025 (PDF) Town Council Agenda May 27, 2025
2 1.5 Approve the Town of San Anselmo 2025-2026 Tax Rates for Municipal Services Tax, Pension Override Tax, Measure G Debt Service Tax, Special Library Services Tax, and Ross Valley Paramedic Tax
1.6 Receive and Approve the Quarterly Treasurer’s Investment Report, March 2025
1.7 Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) Chapters 2, 3, and 4, and the Zoning Map to Implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element and Comply with State Law
1.8 Approve Special Event Application - Cedars Hands and Earth Farmstand
1.9 Adopt an Ordinance to Repeal Title 9, Chapter 4, Undergrounding Electric and Communication Laterals to Building and Structures. The proposed Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the “common sense” exemption, CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)
1.10 Accept and File the Resignation of Zach Koblick De Leon, Thomas Tunny from the Planning Commission and Lilly McKenna from the Climate Action Commission
1.11 Adopt a Resolution Declaring June 2025 LGBTQ Pride Month and Directing Staff to Fly the Rainbow Flag Through the month of June at Town Hall
2. Council Business Items:
Staff (DOCX)
Attachment 1 2025-2026 Municipal Services Tax Resolution (DOC) Attachment 2 2025-2026 Pension Override Resolution (DOC) Attachment 3 2025-2026 Measure G Resolution (DOC)
Attachment 4 - 2025-2026 Library tax Resolution w ceqa.doc Attachment 5 2025-2026 RVPA Resolution (DOCX)
Staff Report (DOCX)
Attachment 1 Quarterly Investment Report 03.31.2025 (PDF) Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - Ordinance (PDF)
Attachment 2 - Zoning Map (PDF)
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - Application (PDF)
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1 - Ordinance (DOC)
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Zachary Koblick De Leon Resignation (DOC) Attachment 2- Thomas Tunny Resignation (DOC)
Attachment 3- Lilly McKenna Resignation (DOC)
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1-Draft Resolution (DOC)
In general, the following procedural order applies to items of business:
•Presentation
•Town Council questions
•PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person
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3 2.1 Consideration and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2 to Title 19 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code (SAMC) that would prohibit individuals under 16 years of age from operating a Class 2 e-bike as defined in California Vehicle Code Section Section 312.5, and require any person operating a Class 2 e-bike to wear a helmet in the Town of San Anselmo effective July 1, 2025. This action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code section 21065 as it will not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
2.2 Approve the 2025-2028 Age and Disability Friendly Action Plan. The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061).
3. Public Hearing:
3.1 Public Hearing to Adopt Amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These amendments to the Land Use Element are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that they will have a significant effect on the environment.
3.2 Appeal by Applicant Laura Allen and Michael Day of the Planning Commission Decision to Conditionally Approve an Application (PRO2024-0048) for a Demolition Permit, Grading Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Variances, and Design Review to Demolish the Existing TwoStory Commercial Building, and Construct a New 8,850-Square-Foot, Three-Story, Mixed-Use Building at 401 San Anselmo Avenue. The Project has been previously determined to be •Town Council discussion/action
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance (PDF)
Attachment 2 - San Anselmo AB 1778 Presentation (PDF)
Public Comment- Mittelstaedt (PDF)
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - Action Plan (PDF)
Attachment 2 - Letter of Support (PDF)
In general, the following procedural order applies to public hearing items:
•Disclosure of Ex Parte communications (Appeals)
•Staff Presentation
•Town Council Questions
•Applicant/Appellant Presentations – 15 minutes per "team" (Appeals) •PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person
•Appellant/Applicant rebuttals – 5 minutes per "team" (Appeals) •Town Council discussion/action
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - Resolution (PDF)
Attachment 2 - Draft Land Use Element (PDF)
Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-09 (PDF) Town Council Agenda May 27, 2025
4 categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act under a Class 3 categorical exemption for “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures,” pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15303.
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution (PDF)
Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Resolution 2025-06 (PDF) Attachment 3 - Appeal Application (PDF)
Attachment 4 - Project Plans (PDF)
Attachment 5 - Supplemental Project Studies and Narrative (PDF) Attachment 6 - Public Comment (PDF)
Attachment 7 - April 7, 2025, Planning Commission Staff Report (PDF) Attachment 8 - April 7, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (PDF) Attachment 9 - April 21, 2025, Planning Commission Staff Memorandum (PDF) Attachment 10 - April 21, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (PDF) Adjourn
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Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Town Council regarding any item on this agenda after the distribution of the original packet will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at Town Hall located at 525 San Anselmo Avenue.
Notice is hereby given that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda.
If any of these matters above are challenged in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at any public hearing described on this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, this Council meeting. Judicial review of an administrative decision of the Town Council must be filed with the Court not later than the 90th day following the date of the Council’s decision (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6) Any item not under discussion before 10:00 p.m. may be continued to the next regular meeting. Next regular meeting is June 10, 2025.
Administration Department
Town Hall
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-4691
Town Council
Tarrell Kullaway, Mayor
Steve Burdo, Vice Mayor
Eileen Burke, Councilmember
Chantel Walker, Councilmember
Yoav Schlesinger, Councilmember
Staff
David Donery, Town Manager
Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager / Town Librarian
Jeff Zuba, Finance and Admin Services Director
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5 Megan Holt Acevedo, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Community Development Director
Sean Condry, Public Works Director
Mattie O'Grady, Community Services Director
Mike Norton, Chief of Police
Dan Mahoney, Fire Chief
DECLARATION OF POSTING
This Notice is posted in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a) or §54956. Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the Town of San Anselmo website. Under penalty of perjury, this Agenda was posted to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Town Council Agenda May 27, 2025
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