1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Interviews for the Infrastructure & Fiscal Monitoring Committee, Planning Commission, and Tax Equity Board- 6:00 p.m.
The Council interviewed Edie Heller and Russell Miller.
Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Tarrell Kullaway
Steve Burdo
Eileen Burke
Yoav Schlesinger (attending remotely)
Chantel Walker
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Megan Acevedo, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Community Development Director
Jeff Zuba, Finance Director & Admin Srvs. Director
Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager
A. Call to Order 6:30 p.m.
B. Mayor Kullaway announced that item B.1 will be discussed in Closed Session B.1. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency Negotiator: Jeff Zuba
Unrepresented Employee: Dave Donery
Public Comment on Closed Session Items
There were no comments.
Council adjourned to Closed Session.
7:00 p.m. Call to Order. Town Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960.
Mayor Kullaway stated there were no actionable items coming out of Closed Session.
Open Time for Public Expression
Mr. Bret Geitman, Floribel Avenue, stated that neighbors are requesting that the Town repave their road. This is a Town-maintained road.
2 Mr. Andrew Schumacher, Mr. Ken Lovitz, Mr.Tim McGrath, Mr. Dan Fink, and Ms. Natalie Reiner agreed with Mr. Geitman.
Mr. Guy Meyer stated he would like to see every small Town in California hire a part-time Mayor that keeps office hours. He discussed the article in the Independent Journal about housing mandates.
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Vice Mayor Burdo stated he, along with Councilmember Burke, attended a meeting regarding the remaining work that needs to be done at Memorial Park; the Ross Valley Fire Board meeting; a Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) meeting; the Annual Tree Lighting event; the Menorah Lighting event will be held this Sunday; Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Saturday, December 13.
Councilmember Schlesinger reported he attended the Tree Lighting event; the Downtown Winter Walk will be held on Saturday afternoon; today is National Pastry Day.
Councilmember Walker reported she was appointed to the North Bay Executive Committee for the California League of Cities; she attended the Ross Valley Fire Board meeting.
Councilmember Burke reported she attended the meeting regarding Memorial Park; gave a “Shout Out” to Michael Crane for a successful Turkey Trot Run.
Mayor Kullaway reported she attended the MCE Board meeting; the Tree Lighting event; reported PG& E is providing generators for people who qualify.
Town Manager Donery acknowledged the comments expressed by the Floribel Avenue residents. The Department of Public Works is working on the issue. He stated staff received a lot of responses to the on-line Flood Horn survey- it will be up until the 19th.
Special Presentation
There were no Special Presentations.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approved the Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 2025
1.2 Approved the Announcing and Publishing Impending Expiration Terms of Boards, Commission and Committee Seats (Maddy Act Posting)
1.3 Received and Filed Report of Checks Issued, November 2025
1.4 Received and Filed Expenditure and Revenue Reports, November 2025
1.5 Received and Filed the Financial Report on Recreation Fund ending November 30, 2025
1.6 Received and Accepted the Library Tax Oversight Committee review of the FY 2024/25 Library Tax Expenditures
1.7 Approved the Reappointment of Incumbents to the Arts Commission, Historic Commission, and Open Space Committee
3 Mayor Kullaway opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Kullaway closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Burdo/Walker, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.1 through #1.7.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway
2. Council Business Items
2.1 Recognizing the Service of Outgoing Mayor Kullaway
Vice Mayor Burdo and the Council thanked Mayor Kullaway for her service as Mayor.
2.2 Reorganizing the Town Council: Elect Mayor and Vice-Mayor to one-year terms Town Clerk Avila presented the staff report. Staff answered questions regarding whether there is a policy regarding what happens when two Councilmembers have the same terms; which Councilmember (Schlesinger or Walker) received more votes; if the person not selected as Vice Mayor would become the next Vice Mayor.
M/s, Kullaway/Walker, Motion to elect Vice Mayor Burdo as Mayor.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Walker, Vice Mayor Burdo, Mayor Kullaway M/s, Burke/Burdo, Motion to elect Councilmember Walker as Vice Mayor.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Walker, Mayor Burdo The Council took a break at 7:45 p.m.
The Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:54 p.m.
2.3 Consider Resolutions approving an increase in the Town Manager’s compensation effective December 1, 2025
Mayor Burdo provided an oral report, as required by the Brown Act, summarizing the recommended changes to the Town Manager’s compensation.
Finance Director Zuba presented the staff report. There were no questions from the Council.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
The Council thanked Town Manager Donery for doing a great job leading the Town.
M/s, Burke/Kullaway, Motion to adopt a Resolution No. 2025-4604 approving the amended Town Manager’s employment agreement effective December 1, 2025.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo 4 M/s, Burke/Walker, Motion to adopt a Resolution No. 2025-4605 repealing and replacing Resolution No 2025-4591 to establish salaries and benefits for the Town Manager and management employees effective July 1, 2025 to June 1, 2028, also known as Attachment #4.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo
2.4 Receive the General Plan Update: Draft Goals, Policies, and Actions (Part 2) Community Development Director Scoble presented the staff report. She, along with Ms.
Christine O’Rourke and Mr. Bob Brown from O’Rourke and Associates, and Mr. Jimmy Jessup from Parametics, presented a PowerPoint presentation. Staff is asking the Council for feedback regarding the following three questions: 1) Are there any areas where additional refinement is needed? 2) Are there important community issues that remain unaddressed? 3) Are the Policies and Actions achievable, realistic, and able to be implemented in the next twenty years? Staff and the consultants answered questions from the Council regarding pedestrian and bike facilities and infrastructure; the Traffic Calming Guidebook; residential parking minimums; the difficulty with starting a business in town due to red tape and whether it is possible to speed up the process.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
Pat stated she would like to see a shuttle service for people who live in the hills. She stated there could be “pocket business communities” similar to “pocket parks”. She would like to see the Town encourage neighborhood businesses.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
Vice Mayor Walker stated the first part of the Economic Vitality component should talk more about Red Hill. She would like to see a discussion in each of the elements about how the Town reaches different aspects of the public
Mayor Burdo agreed and stated he would like to see more discussion about the Greenfield Corridor.
Councilmember Kullaway stated she would like to see a more proactive traffic calming process and encouragement towards bicycles and active transportation. She loves the idea of “pocket businesses”, shuttles for seniors, and an all-ages and abilities network of transportation.
Councilmember Burke stated that Policy PRC3 regarding maintaining collaborative relationships with school districts should include the University of the Redlands. She discussed the need to replace the Community Center at the Isabell Cook site or elsewhere.
Councilmember Schlesinger stated they have a clear direction in place.
Mayor Burdo stated he looks forward to the next update in February.
2.5 Consider Making Appointments to the Infrastructure & Fiscal Monitoring Committee, Planning Commission, and Tax Equity Board
Town Clerk Avila presented the staff report. There were no questions from the Council.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
There were no comments.
5 Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Kullaway/Walker, Motion to appoint Tara Ticknor to the Planning Commission.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo M/s, Burke/Walker, Motion to appoint Edie Heller to the Tax Equity Board.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo M/s, Kullaway/Burke, Motion to appoint Russell Miller to the Infrastructure & Fiscal Monitoring Committee.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo M/s, Burke/Walker, Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo Respectfully submitted,
Toni DeFrancis,
Recording Secretary