1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo (Mayor)
Chantel Walker (Vice Mayor)
Eileen Burke
Yoav Schlesinger
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Tarrell Kullaway
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager
Megan Acevedo, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Community Development Director
Jeff Zuba, Finance & Admin Srvs. Director (Zoom)
Sean Condry, Public Works Director (Zoom)
Open Time for Public Expression
Ross Asselstine spoke at the Marin County Board of Supervisors about fairness to homeowners, prioritizing funds, and financial solvency. He was part of the KPIX news article regarding the demolition of Building Bridge 2.
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Councilmember Burke requested to add downtown parking and overnight permit parking for the 2 or 4-hour regulated zones. Town Manager, Donery spoke about the next day, residential Town forum to discuss solutions. An item will be agendized and brought to Council soon with a report and recommendations.
Councilmember Schlesinger reported he attended an Ad Hoc committee with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) on more education and outreach.
Vice Mayor Walker stated she attended the Climate Action Committee (CAC), League of California Cities, which included a session with Assemblymember Damon Connoly. North Bay, regarding taxation and revenue and attended the Ross Valley Fire Board meeting. The toy drive was a success, over 100 children had their needs met. Ross Valley Fire hosted a pancake breakfast.
Mayor Burdo reported he and Vice Mayor Walker attended the League of California Cities’ 2026 Mayors and Council Members Academy. He attended the Ross Valley Fire Board meeting and he has ended his six year term and acknowledge the issues that are going on at the Federal level specifically in Minnesota and hope San Anselmo is an example to other communities and the Multicultural Center of Marin, the Canal Alliance are entities where people can get involved. 2 Town Manager, Donery, announced the Downtown Residential Parking Discussion scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Special Presentation
There were no Special Presentations.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approved the Draft Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of January 13, 2026
1.2 Received and Filed the Revenue and Expenditure Reports, December 2025
1.3 Authorize the Director of Public Works to Sign a Funding Agreement for a Library Decarbonization Grant
1.4 Received and Filed the Financial Report on Recreation Fund ending December 31, 2025 Mayor Burdo opened the item for Public Comment.
There was no Public Comment
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment
Councilmember Schlesinger requested to pull consent calendar item 1.3 M/s, Walker/ Burke, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.1, 1.2 and 1.4.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo ABSENT: Kullaway
1.3 Authorize the Director of Public Works to Sign a Funding Agreement for a Library Decarbonization Grant
Councilmember Schlesinger acknowledged and thanked staff for working on this grant, allowing a 15% reduction in cost.
M/s, Schlesinger/ Burke, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.3 AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo ABSENT: Kullaway
Public Hearing Items
2.1 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amendment to Title 10 “Planning and Zoning”, Section 10-3.302 “Land Use Regulation Table” and Section 10-3.1702 “Definitions” to Limit Live Entertainment in Restaurants to 10:00 p.m. and Require a Conditional Use Permit for Live Entertainment After 10:00 p.m. The Ordinance Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15061(b)(3) (the “common sense” exemption).
Director Scoble presented the staff report and used a PowerPoint presentation. The Town Council asked questions. Town Attorney, Acevedo also answered questions. 3 Mayor Burdo opened the item for Public Comment.
Bill Murray had concerns about the proposed Ordinance is too open-ended Marty Blum expressed her concern about the noise on her street Serafin Miranda with Marinitas said there was no intention to upset the neighbors and acknowledged past complaints. He stated that Marinitas complies with their permit conditions.
Colm Glass commented on his past experience when he owned La Loggia wine bar and had questions regarding the CUP. At the Mayor’s discretion Director Scoble answer questions, explaining the application process, including review and proper noticing Roger Patini expressed concerns about noise, night club operation is part of the problem Gretchen Applin spoke about her neighborhood experiencing significant noise disruption coming from Marinitas late at night. The proposed ordinance would allow for ongoing noise disturbances and nuisance conditions
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment
Councilmember Walker, Schlesinger, Burke, and Mayor Burdo discussed the item and provided amendments for the Ordinance to staff.
M/s, Schlesinger/Walker Motion to read an Ordinance of The Town Council of The Town of San Anselmo Amending Title 10 “Planning And Zoning”, Section 10-3.302 “Land Use Regulation Table” and Section 10-3.1702 “Definitions” to Limit Activities and Entertainment in Restaurants to 10:00 P.M. and Require a Conditional Use Permit for Activities and Entertainment after 10:00 P.M.; and making associated CEQA exemption findings.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo ABSENT: Kullaway
M/s, Schlesinger/Walker Motion to pass the first reading of the proposed Ordinance amendments and waive the second reading at the next regular Town council meeting of February 10, 2026.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo ABSENT: Kullaway
Council Business Items
2.2 Review Town Council Committee Assignments and Make Appointments for 2026.
Town Clerk, Avila provided the staff report. Town Attorney, Acevedo and Town Manager Donery answer questions and assisted during the process.
The appointments for 2026 were as follows:
Councilmember Schlesigner: Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Committee, Central Marin Police Authority, Marin Wild Fire Prevention Authority, Ross Valley Yellow Bus Joint Exercise Powers of Agreement (JEPA), Transportation Authority of Marin Councilmember Burke: Ross Valley Fire Department, Reimagine Creek Park Community Advisory Committee, Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Task Force, Ross Valley, Marin Emergency Radio Authority, Memorial Park Master Plan & Review Committee 4 Vice Mayor Walker: Infrastructure & Fiscal Monitoring Committee, Climate Action Committee, ABAG General Assembly, CDBG Upper Ross Valley, Central Marin Police Authority, League of California Cities, North Bay, Ross Valley Fire Department, Transportation Authority of Marin.
Mayor Burdo: Flood Committee, Racial Equity Committee, Reimagine Creek Park Community Advisory Committee, Climate Action Committee, Memorial Park Master Plan & Review Committee, Central Marin Police Authority, General Plan Advisory Committee, MCCMC Legislative Committee (Alternate), Marin Clean Energy (Alternate), Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (Alternate), Refuse & Recycling Subcommittee, Ross Valley Fire Department (Alternate), Ross Valley Paramedic Authority, Ross Valley School District.
The Council directed staff to bring back a list of boards and committees that are vacant and allow Councilmember Kullaway to accept appointments as listed.
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Burdo adjourned the meeting at 8:56 PM Respectfully submitted,
Serge Avila
Town Clerk