1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo (Mayor)
Chantel Walker (Vice Mayor)
Eileen Burke (attending remotely)
Tarrell Kullaway
Yoav Schlesinger
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Emily Longfellow, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Community Development Director
Sean Condry, Public Works Director
Scott Schneider, Assistant Public Works Director
Mattie O’Grady, Community Services Director
Jackson Dobronyi, Associate Planner
6:00 PM I. Mayor Burdo announced that item A.1 will be discussed in Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1): (1 or more cases)
Public Comment on Closed Session
An individual was concerned about the condition of Floribel Avenue.
Andrew discussed the agreement between the Town and property owners of Floribel Avenue.
He noted the agreement violates State and County requirements. He discussed the condition of the road.
An individual who lives on Floribel Avenue stated the road is in terrible shape and the constant flow of delivery trucks compounds the problem.
An individual discussed the damage done to his property from runoff and asked the Town to install curbs. There is a turnout parking place that is very dangerous.
Mayor Burdo Closed Public Comment
Council adjourned to Open Session at 6:13 PM
7:00 PM Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
Open Time for Public Expression
Maria, Florence Avenue, was concerned about speeding on Center Avenue and would like to see some Police presence.
2 Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Councilmember Kullaway encouraged everyone to look into the Ross Valley School District Bond Measure; she attended the Climate Action Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Walker reported the League of California Cites North Bay Division will be coming to San Anselmo on April 16th.
Councilmember Schlesinger reported he attended the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) meeting; it is National Cheesesteak Day
Councilmember Burke reported she attended the Ross Valley Fire Board meeting.
Mayor Burdo reported he attended the Ross Valley Fire Board meeting (as a substitute for Vice Mayor Walker); joined the Board of Fire Safe Marin; attended the Marin County Bicycle Coalition Annual Fundraiser.
Special Presentation
There were no Special Presentations.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approved the Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2026
1.2 Received and Filed the Revenue and Expenditure Reports, February 2026
1.3 Received and Filed the 2025 Central Marin Police Authority Traffic and Crime Statistics Report
1.4 Received and Filed the Financial Report on Recreation Fund ending February 28, 2026
1.5 Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.
1.6 Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1199 to Repeal Title 9, Chapter 23, Sales of Residential Property: Reports of Residential Building Records
1.7 Approved a Special Events Application- 4th Annual San Anselmo Chanukah Festival
1.8 Adopt Proclamation Declaring National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026 Vice Mayor Walker pulled item #1.5 and #1.8 for discussion.
M/s, Schlesinger/Walker, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items # #1.1 through #1.4 and #1.6 and #1.7.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo
1.5 Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.
Vice Mayor Walker noted it was Fair Housing Month and discussed its importance.
M/s, Walker/Kullaway, Motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-4613 Proclaiming April 2026 as 3 Fair Housing Month.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo
1.8 Adopt a Proclamation Declaring National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026 Vice Mayor Walker noted it was National Library Week and discussed how important a library is to the community.
M/s, Walker/Kullaway, Motion to adopt a Proclamation Declaring National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo Council Business Items
2.1 Receive Presentation of the Results of the Memorial Park Master Plan Amendment- Capital Campaign Feasibility Study
Town Manager Donery presented the staff report. Director O’Grady presented a PowerPoint presentation that included: 1) Project Funding Context; 2) Project Background; 3) How the Study was Conducted; 4) Community Perceptions; 5) Themes that Resonated; 6) Key Feasibility Finding; 7) Feasibility Findings: Leadership and Readiness; 8) Lotus Consulting Recommendations; 9) Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendations; 10) Staff Recommendations. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding the composition, bylaws, and goals of the Friends of San Anselmo Parks; if naming opportunities also apply to the Creek Park Project; why only five major donors were chosen to interview; wealth screening and who the audience would be; who would provide the seed money in this public/private partnership; if they are married to the name the Friends of San Anselmo Parks; deferred maintenance and re-surfacing of the tennis/pickleball courts.
Ms. Melissa Irish, representing Lotus Consulting, stated the public response indicated that the $4 million “price tag” was reasonable but a clear path would be necessary.
Mayor Burdo opened Public Comment.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment.
Mayor Burdo suggested the name of the group (Friends of San Anselmo Parks) was dated and he would like to see something more aspirational. Town Manager Donery stated a broader scope could attract more attention.
Vice Mayor Walker stated they need to think about what structure would work best to enliven people to support all of San Anselmo. The entity should be separate and not controlled by the Town.
Councilmember Kullaway stated the goal was visibility.
Councilmember Burke stated she was on the Task Force and noted that Memorial Park is used as a place for sports and underused as a park. She would like to see more community based events at the park to increase its use.
Councilmember Schlesinger stated the park is used by dog owner, sports teams, and for birthday parties. It is underutilized and it could be turned into a community asset. 4 2.2 Accept Update on the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Authorize Staff to Send the Report to the State Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) and provide feedback to staff on future Housing Element Implementation actions
Associate Planner Dobronyi presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation that included: 1) Objective; 2) Background; 3) Town’s RHNA; 4) Housing Permits Issued; 5) 2025 Housing Element Implementation Progress; 6) Housing Element Implementation Actions for 2026; 7) Request for Council Direction- Interested in AB 1033? 8) Recommendation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding the hope for the mid-point in the plan; if there are plan to change strategies to get closer to the RHNA numbers; if staff has spoken to the large property owners of the opportunity sites; the barriers, aside from cost, to development; AB 1033 and the challenges; compliance and if the Town has done enough to prevent penalties; if other jurisdictions have taken advantage of AB 1033 and the results; other options; if part of the Objective Development and Design Standards (ODDS) could be rescinded; the most cumbersome ODDS items; opportunity sites that are the most feasible for development; if staff envisions development at any of the opportunity sites given the market; if AB 1033 could be used for “informal family subdivisions”.
Mayor Burdo opened Public Comment.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment.
Councilmember Kullaway was in favor of pursuing the AB 1033 option. She would like the Planning Commission to take a look at the ODDS and bring it back to the Council.
Vice Mayor Walker and Councilmember Burke stated they would be interested in learning more.
The Council took a 5-minute break at 8:30 p.m.
Public Hearing
2.3 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amendment to Title 10 “Planning and Zoning”, Section 10-3.302, Land Use Regulations Table 3A and Section 10-6.103, ADU and JADU Approvals
Assistant Town Attorney Longfellow presented the staff report and noted these were ministerial corrections. Staff answered a question from the Council regarding the change to Section 16 and possible impacts.
Mayor Burdo opened Public Comment.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment.
M/s, Walker/Schlesinger, Motion to Read the Ordinance Amendments by Title Only.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo
M/s, Walker/Schlesinger, Motion to Introduction an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town 5 of San Anselmo Amending Title 10 “Planning and Zoning”, Section 10-3.302, Land Use Regulations Table 3A for consistency with State Law and the Housing Element for Ministerial Error Corrections and Section 10-6.103, ADU and JADU Approvals and Making Associated CEQA Exemption Findings.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo At 8:32 PM the Town Council took a break.
The Town Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 8:40 PM Council Business Items
2.4 Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Crossing Guard Program 2026/2027 School Year Updates
Public Works Director Condry presented the staff report. Staff answered a question from the Council regarding infrastructure improvements planned by staff.
Mayor Burdo opened Public Comment.
There were no questions.
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment.
Councilmember Schlesinger stated filling these positions could be a fundraising goal for people with school aged children.
Mayor Burdo stated it was unfortunate that the Town is losing positions.
Councilmember Kullaway stated the Crossing Guard Program was great but she would prefer to see all intersections safe 24/7 with no need for guards.
Councilmember Burke suggested contacting the schools to see if any parents would volunteer to be a crossing guard.
2.5 1) Accept Roadway, Sidewalk and Utility Easement for Sequoia Park Safe Routes to Schools Project Area #3; 2) Approve Plans for the Project; 3) Authorize Staff to Advertise for Construction Bids Based on Approved Plans; 4) Authorize the Town Manager to Award the Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder; 5) Adopt Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Right-of-Way Adjacent to 9 Sequoia Avenue
Assistant Public Works Director Schneider presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation that included: 1) Project Area #3- Sequoia Drive to Ancho Vista Avenue; 2) Scope, Budget, Schedule. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding what abandonment means; why the homeowner volunteered to move the house; staff’s thinking on areas #2, #4, and #5; mitigations for the fact that increasing the angle would increase the speed.
Mayor Burdo opened Public Comment.
There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment.
6 M/s, Schlesinger/Kullaway, Motion to:
Accept Roadway, Sidewalk and Utility Easement for Sequoia Park Safe Routes to Schools Project Area #3, Adopted Resolution No. 2026-4611; 2) Approve Plans for the Project; 3) Authorize Staff to Advertise for Construction Bids Based on Approved Plans; 4) Authorize the Town Manager to Award the Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder; 5) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-4612 Intent to Abandon a Portion of Right-of-Way Adjacent to 9 Sequoia Avenue and Making Associated CEQA Exemption Findings.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Toni DeFrancis, Recording Secretary