1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
6:00 PM Mayor Burdo Call to Order
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo (Mayor)
Chantel Walker (Vice Mayor)
Eileen Burke (Councilmember)
Yoav Schlesinger(Councilmember)
Tarrell Kullaway (Councilmember)
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
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
Eric Robbe, Building Official
Bill Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer
6:00 PM Mayor Burdo called the meeting to order and explained item A.1 would be heard in closed session.
A.1 Conference with Legal Council- Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9 (d)(2) and (e)(1): (1 or more cases) Mayor Burdo Open Time for Public Comment on Closed Session Item.
There was No Public Comments
The Council Adjourned to Closed Session
7:00 PM the Town Council reconvened in the Council Chambers Mayor Burdo called the meeting to Order and Optional Pledge of Allegiance
Open Time for Public Expression
Ross Asselstine spoke about progress at the Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Nick Riley spoke about some parking issues he’s been experiencing and requested that more enforcement be applied by the town. He also highlighted his concern regarding pedestrian traffic on Sir Francis Drake between the high school and Sierra Ave.
Mayor Burdo Closed Time for Public Expression
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments 2 to staff; miscellaneous items
Councilmember Burke gave an update on the Memorial Park Advisory Committee and proposed park improvements and fundraising.
Councilmember Kullaway spoke about the MCCMC Legislative Committee meeting regarding rate increases. Additionally, she mentioned a low-carbon concrete standard is something she is exploring.
Councilmember Walker mentioned that the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee met and discussed state taxes and their impact on San Anselmo. She also wished the town a happy Black History Month.
Councilmember Schlesinger spoke about the CMPA Police Council meeting where they reviewed the audit, revised the budget for the EV fleet, and new hires for the police force. He also spoke about the
Mayor Burdo noted the LAFCO Board of Directors meeting and the report being comprised that maps out fire protection in Marin county. He also noted the parking issue as well.
Special Presentation
There were no Special Presentations.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approved the Draft Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of February 10, 2026
1.2 Received and Filed the Financial Report on Recreation Fund ending January 31, 2026
1.3 Reviewed and Approved the 2026 San Anselmo Arts Commission’s Beatles in the Park Fundraiser Special Event Application
1.4 Reviewed and Approved the 2026 Teen Battle of the Bands Special Event Application
1.5 Received and Filed the January 2026 Revenue and Expenditure Reports Mayor Burdo opened the item for Public Comment.
There was no Public Comment
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment
M/s, Kullaway/Walker, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.1 – 1.5 AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Kullaway, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
2.1 Approve a Lease Agreement for the Public Use of Building Bridge 2 Concrete Platform.
Approval of the Proposed Lease Agreement is Categorically Exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Regulations Sections 15301 and 15304. 3 Town Manager Donery gave a presentation asking council for approval.
Councilmember Schlesinger asked about the maximum load measured for the bridge.
Mayor Burdo opened the item for Public Comment.
There was No Public Comment
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment
Councilmember Burke noted how important the location has become to the Town and highlighted her support.
Councilmember Schlesinger noted how this was the result of a collaborative approach with the County and used it as an example of how to handle projects moving forward.
Councilmember Burke thanked Public Works Director Condry for his efforts.
Councilmember Walker also noted her support.
Mayor Burke voiced his support as well, noting how important this was for the Town.
M/s, Burke/Kullaway Motion to approve a Lease Agreement with the Marin County Flood Control and Water conservation District for the Temporary Public Use of the Concrete Platform at 632-636 San Anselmo Avenue and Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Lease Agreement for the Public Use of Building Bridge 2 Concrete Platform with the amendment which strikes from section 24 everything after the word “applicable”.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Kullaway, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.2 Residential Resale Program Review and Policy Direction. Receiving this report is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §21065).
Code Enforcement Officer Bill Johnson gave a presentation on the Residential Resale program at San Anselmo, he used a PowerPoint presentation. Director Scoble was also available to provide insight.
Mayor Burdo asked about the time the file review process on Resale Reports takes.
Councilmember Walker asked about the cost increase in the fees for Resale reports, and what the impact would be on the budget if we decreased fees.
Councilmember Burke asked about the accessibility of permit history without a resale report.
Councilmember Schlesinger asked if removing the resale report program would affect the town’s liability in any way.
Mayor Burdo opened the item for Public Comment.
Nate expressed his support to do away with the resale program as it doesn’t serve a purpose in a planning capacity and is wasteful for staff time.
4 Unknown resident expressed his support for ending the resale program, as he finds it cumbersome, expensive, and overreaching.
Mark Everett, a real estate professional, noted his support of ending the resale program as the requisite permits take too long to acquire.
Linda Gridley, a realtor, spoke about the fee increase and how cumbersome it can be during the escrow process.
Jen Pfeiffer, a realtor, stated that some colleagues of hers do not apply for permits in San Anselmo and that the resale inspection requirements compound the issue.
Gary Newman, a realtor, noted a specific example of his where the resale inspection was cumbersome, and he expressed support for ending the program.
Building Inspector Michae Legault spoke about how important the resale program was for legalizing work done in San Anselmo and advising potential buyers of illegal work and other issues.
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment
Councilmember Walker, Schlesinger, Burke, Kullaway, and Mayor Burdo discussed the item and determined that the majority of Town Council would like to repeal the Residential Resale Program. The Council provided direction to staff to bring back an ordinance to repeal the Residential Resale Program.
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Burdo adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM Respectfully submitted,
Serge Avila
Town Clerk