1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo
Eileen Burke
Terrell Kullaway (Mayor)
Chantel Walker
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Yoav Schlesinger
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Emily Longfellow, Assistant Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Community Development Director
Jerry Healy, Pubic Works Manager
Mark Matundan, Civil Engineer
Maddie O’Grady, Recreation Director
Will Messinger, Assistant Engineer
A. Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
B. Mayor Kullaway announced that item B.1 will be discussed in Closed Session B.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 3540 Agency Designated Representatives: Christopher Boucher, David Donery, and Jeff Zuba Employee Organization: SEIU 1021
C. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
Mr. Jackson Dobronyi, Assistant Planner for the Town of San Anselmo and proud member of the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (SEIU- Si, Se Puede!), Public Works Department employee Jordan Wright, Public Works Engineer Matthew Ferrer, Public Works Engineer Will Messinger, Recreation Coordinator Vincent Lin, and Public Works employee Kurt Reis discussed the on-going labor negotiations and asked for a fair contract.
D. Council adjourned to Open Session.
The Town of San Anselmo Town Council Reconvened in the Council Chambers and via Zoom at 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 at 7:00 PM.
Open Time for Public Expression
Mr. Ross Asselstine discussed flood control issues and Town liabilities. He thanked the Finance Committee for their assistance.
Mr. David Luskuman, Lincoln Park, congratulated the Council on the new parking system. He pointed out an inconsistency with respect to the area in front of the Post Office. 2 Mr. Rene Voss gave an update on goat grazing and was concerned about the impacts to biodiversity.
Bridget discussed the Start Smart Program stating on June 19th at the Central Marin Police Authority. It is a class that parents should attend regarding newly licensed drivers. She would like to see less plastic use at Live on the Avenue.
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Council member Burke reported she is trying to organize Greenfield Avenue into a Fire Wise Neighborhood Group; attended the Memorial Park Committee meeting.
Council member Walker reported she attended the North Bay Cal Cities meeting; she would like to agendize the support of a Veterans Affinity Group. The Council supported this request.
Vice Mayor Burdo reported he attended the Memorial Park meeting; the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority (RVPA) meeting; had a question about parking in front of the Post Office.
Mayor Kullaway reported she attended the Infrastructure Committee meeting; would like to have a conversation about the botanical study done on the goat grazing- the Council supported this request; was interviewed by Marin Magazine; she, along with Vice Mayor Burdo, marched in the Fairfax Parade; met with some cargo bike families to discuss needs.
Town Manager Donery stated there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session Town Manager Donery reported staff was looking at modifications to the parking program including the area in front of the Post Office.
Special Presentation
There were no Special Presentations.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approved the Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 27, 2025
1.2 Received and Filed a Report of Checks Issued for the Month of May 2025
1.3 Accepted the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Sierra Avenue/Broadmoor Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project and Authorize Staff to File a Notice of Completion
1.4 Authorized the Town Manager to Award the Construction Contract for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project
1.5 Approved a Special Event Application- San Anselmo Community Parade 2025
1.6 Approved a Special Event Application- Goblin’s BOOtacular 2025
1.7. Accepted and Filed the Resignation of Denise Krawitz from the Racial Equity Committee Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
3 Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
Vice Mayor Burdo wanted to pull item #1.7 for discussion.
M/s, Burke/Burdo, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.1 through #1.6.
AYES: Burke, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
ABSENT: Schlesinger
1.7. Accept and File the Resignation of Denise Krawitz from the Racial Equity Committee Vice Mayor Burdo recognized the work of Denise Krawitz.
M/s, Burdo/Walker, Motion to approve Consent Calendar item #1.7.
AYES: Burke, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
ABSENT: Schlesinger
2. Council Business Items
2.1 Approve the Isabel Cook Community Center (ICC) Paint Project Engineer Matundan presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation that included the following: 1) ICC Paint Program; 2) History; 3) What is the ICC used for? 4) What is the purpose? 5) Gym/Vista; 6) Recreation Offices/Art Studios; 7) Breezeway; 8) Fiscal Impact.
Jerry Healy, Public Works Manager was also available to answer questions from the Council regarding the dampness of the lower building; funding sources; if the building will need more work; if future improvements have been prioritized, if outdoor artwork could be incorporated.
Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Walker/Burke, Motion to approve the Isabel Cook Community Center (ICC) Paint Project.
AYES: Burke, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
ABSENT: Schlesinger
2.2 Provide staff feedback on the Preliminary Proposed 2025/2026 Budget and Work Plan Finance Director Zuba presented a staff report and a PowerPoint presentation that included the following: 1) Thank you to staff, Finance and Administration team and IFMC; 2) 2024-2025 General Fund Review; 2) 2025-2026 Proposed Budget; 3) General Fund Budget Features; 4) General Fund Revenue Highlights; 5) General Fund Expenditure Highlights; 6) Special Revenue Funds; 7) Parking Fund; 8) Recreation Fund; 9) Library Tax Fund; 10) Debt Service Funds; 11) Capital Programs Fund; 12) Active Transportation; 13) Measure J Sales Tax Fund; 14) Road Maintenance Fund; 15) Internal Service Funds; 16) Five-Year Financial Forecast; 17) Recommendation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding the Library Budget; the five-year outlook; the basis of the salary projections for Public Safety; the possibility of restructuring the costs for Public Safety.
Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments.
4 There were no comments.
Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
Councilmember Walker stated it will be important to clarify the General Plan priorities.
Vice Mayor Burdo thanked staff for working to “tighten the belt”. 3 Public Hearing
3.1 Receive and File the Annual Report on Staff Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts as Required Under AB 2561
Finance Director Zuba presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation that included the following: 1) AB 2561 Compliance Presentation; 2) Background; 3) AB 2561 Summary; 4) Why AB 2561 Was Adopted; 5) Current Staffing; 6) Recruitment Highlights; 7) Retention Strategies; 8) Ongoing Challenges. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding a review of parity; paying candidates for interviewing.
Mayor Kullaway opened the Public Hearing.
There were no comments.
Mayor Kullaway closed the Public Hearing.
M/s, Burdo/Burke, Motion to Accept the Annual Report on Staff Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Effort as Required Under AB 2561.
AYES: Burke, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
ABSENT: Schlesinger
M/s, Burdo/Schlesinger, Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
AYES: Burke, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
ABSENT: Schlesinger
Respectfully submitted,
Toni DeFrancis,
Recording Secretary