1 San Anselmo Approved Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Call to Order: Optional Pledge of Allegiance
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo (Mayor)
Chantel Walker (Vice Mayor)
Eileen Burke
Tarrell Kullaway
Yoav Schlesinger
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager
Megan Acevedo, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Dan Mahoney, Ross Valley Fire Chief
Scott Schneider, Assistant Public Works Director
Ivy Tzur, Contract DPW Project Manager
Open Time for Public Expression
Mr. Gene Ng stated he decided not to return as the San Anselmo representative to the Commission on Aging. It has been a great experience.
Mr. Brian Sundborn, Ms. Emily Frishman, Meredith, Ms. Vivian Walsh, Eva and Riley Moore, Maggie McKenna, Riley, Caitlin, Elliott, Mr. Vladamir Vakalenko, Charlotte, Mr. Paymon Parcia, and Isla urged everyone to vote “Yes” on Measure H.
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
Vice Mayor Walker reported she attended the Ross Valley Fire Authority meeting; the County of Marin Priority Setting meeting; she would like a quarterly update from the Age Friendly and Disability Friendly Committee.
Councilmember Burke reported she attended the Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA) meeting on-line; the Ross Valley Fire Authority Board meeting.
Councilmember Schlesinger stated he attended the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting; the Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) meeting; the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) Board meeting; today is the anniversary of the 1967 release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band which some believe to be one of the greatest albums of all time (behind Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys).
Councilmember Kullaway stated she had no reports.
Mayor Burdo reported he attended the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) meeting; the Marin County Survivors Celebration hosted by the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority (RVPA). 2 Town Manager Donery stated the approval of the financial services contract with the MWPA will be on the June 9th Council agenda.
Special Presentation
There were no Special Presentations.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approved the Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026
1.2 Received and Filed the Revenue and Expenditure Reports for April 2026
1.3 Adopt a Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day
1.4 Approve an Amendment to the San Anselmo Age and Disability Friendly Committee Operational Guidelines to Establish Regulations on Employment, Contract or Professional Engagement
1.5 Adopt a Resolution Declaring June 2026 LGBTQ Pride Month and Directing Staff to Fly the Rainbow Flag Through the Month of June at Town Hall
1.6 Award of Isabel Cook Community Center (IIC) Paint Project
1.7 Authorized the Town Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with PermiTech Solutions Corporation to provide contract technical consulting services for wireless telecommunications facility applications
Mayor Burdo wanted to pull items #1.3 and #1.5 for discussion.
Vice Mayor Walker wanted to pull item #1.3 and #1.6.
Councilmember Schlesinger wanted to pull item #1.4.
M/s, Burke/Schlesinger, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.1, #1.2, and #1.7.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo
1.3 Adopt a Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day
The Council discussed its support of this item
Mayor Burdo opened the item to public comments.
Ms. Janet Rizzi, representing Moms Demand Action, spoke in support of this item and discussed the epidemic of gun violence in this country.
Mayor Burdo closed the item to public comments.
M/s, Schlesinger/Walker, Motion to adopt a Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Consent Calendar item #1.3.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo 3 1.4 Approve an Amendment to the San Anselmo Age and Disability Friendly Committee Operational Guidelines to Establish Regulations on Employment, Contract or Professional Engagement
Councilmember Schlesinger stated the amendment is a categorical prohibition which feels counter-intuitive. A disclosure and recusal framework would be more appropriate.
Councilmember Burke asked why this committee is appointed by the Parks and Recreation Commission and not the Council. Town Manager Donery stated they are a Steering Committee under the auspices of the Recreation Department along with the Skate Park Committee and the Dog Park Committee.
The Council requested staff to bring this item back with the recommendation made by Councilmember Schlesinger.
1.5 Adopt a Resolution Declaring June 2026 LGBTQ Pride Month and Directing Staff to Fly the Rainbow Flag Through the Month of June at Town Hall Mayor Burdo stated he wanted to raise awareness.
M/s, Burke/Walker, Motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-4620 Consent Calendar item #1.5 and to raise the flag every June in perpetuity.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo Councilmember Burke stated the Council should discuss creating a policy with respect to flying the flag at half-staff.
1.6 Award of Isabel Cook Community Center (IIC) Paint Project Vice Mayor Walker noted the bid came in low and she asked staff if they had concerns about the quality of work. She asked about tenant notification and the high contingency.
Assistant Public Works Director Schneider stated there are specifications that ensure the quality of the work along with inspections. Outreach would start in July and the contingency is appropriate given the possibility of changes.
M/s, Walker/Burke, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.6.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo Council Business Items
2.1 Ross Valley Paramedic Authority Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement Ross Valley Fire Chief Mahoney presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation including: 1) Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement (JPA); 2) Background and Introduction; 3) Governance and Administration; 4) Fiscal Structure, Funding, Return of Net Operating Surplus; 5) Membership (JPA); 6) Legal Protections; 7) Input from Member Agencies; 8) Recommendation. Chief Mahoney and staff answered questions from the Council regarding the status of this kind of vote in other jurisdictions; what would happen if two member agencies failed to pass the tax twice; comparison between agencies with respect to the 1,000 square foot provision.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
4 There were no comments.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
M/s, Burke/Walker, Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-4621 to approve the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway, Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo
2.2 Receive and File the Resilience Hub Update
Interim Public Works Director Schneider presented the staff report. Staff answered questions regarding outreach; if there is anything more analog that can be done; how will reimbursements and credits work; when the ribbon cutting will occur.
Mayor Burdo opened the meeting to public comments.
An individual asked the Council to decode some of the acronyms.
Mayor Burdo closed the meeting to public comments.
2.3 Receive and File an Update of the Library Roof/HVAC and Interior Refresh Project Public Works Project Manager Tzur 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 staff for the great work on this project! M/s, Burke/Kullaway, Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
AYES: Burke, Kullaway Schlesinger, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo Respectfully submitted,
Toni DeFrancis,
Recording Secretary