Mill Valley public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission Meeting - Canceled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024 has been canceled. No items are under discussion. The agenda contains only standard procedural information.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission Meeting

The Mill Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to a previously approved design review and conditional use permit for 60 Throckmorton Avenue, which would convert the former Bank of America building from a membership-based restaurant into a retail store, gallery, co-working/event space, and private office, eliminating a planned roof deck. Additionally, the Commission will conduct a study session for a proposal at 245 Throckmorton Avenue to demolish a single-story home and build a two-story house with an attached ADU and garage, requiring variances for setback reductions.

• 60 Throckmorton Avenue: Amendment to remove roof deck, change interior use to retail/gallery/co-working/office
• 60 Throckmorton Avenue: CEQA exemption under Class 31 and Class 32
• 245 Throckmorton Avenue: Demolish 1,273 sq ft house, construct 2,282 sq ft home with 792 sq ft ADU and 468 sq ft garage
• 245 Throckmorton Avenue: Variance requested to reduce street-side setback to 7'4" and side setback to 4' for hot tub/cold plunge/outdoor shower
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting

Special City Council Meeting

The Mill Valley City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt resolutions declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 election for Measure L, the city's sales tax measure, and authorizing agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for its administration and collection. The council will also certify the general municipal election results, administer the oath of office to newly elected councilmembers, and elect a mayor and vice mayor. Routine consent items include approval of minutes, a median landscape maintenance contract, and acceptance of completed curb ramp and Molino Avenue safety improvement projects.

• Resolution declaring results of Measure L (sales tax) election and authorizing CDTFA collection agreements
• Resolution certifying November 5, 2024 general municipal election results
• Oath of office for newly elected councilmembers Urban Carmel, Caroline Joachim, and Katherine Jones
• Election of city council officers (mayor and vice mayor)
• Consent item: Authorization of agreement with Forester & Kroeger for median landscape maintenance

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a new Arts and Recreation Department Partnership and Fee Waiver Policy, and vote on an amendment to the 2025 Youth Sports Field Allocation Schedule. The meeting also includes updates on priority projects and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

• Consideration of an Arts and Recreation Department Partnership and Fee Waiver Policy
• Approval of an amendment to the 2025 Youth Sports Field Allocation Schedule
• Approval of the November 6, 2024 regular meeting action minutes
• Receive and discuss a Parks and Recreation Commission Priority Projects Update
• Receive a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Update

Planning Commission Meeting - Canceled

The November 26, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. A single public hearing item regarding a design review and variance at 503 W Blithedale Avenue was continued to January 14, 2025 at the applicant's request.

• 503 W Blithedale Avenue design review and variance application continued to January 14, 2025

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting an amendment to the Bayfront Park Master Plan to remove field use restrictions and allow softball improvements. Other new business includes updating city council policies and delegating authority to the city manager to contract or hire additional public works engineering staff. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, the 2025 meeting schedule, an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement, and resolutions for infrastructure projects and a traffic safety grant.

• Resolution adopting amendment to Bayfront Park Master Plan to remove field use restrictions and allow softball improvements
• Amendment to employment agreement with City Manager Todd Cusimano
• Resolution accepting work on Miller Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Repair Project (Goebel Construction, Inc.)
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Schaaf and Wheeler for Sycamore Pump Station Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution accepting grant from California Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Records Improvement Project

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a variance application for a second-floor addition at 8 Rowan Way that would encroach into the required exterior setback, and a conditional use permit for a new fitness studio at 401 Miller Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 8 and October 22, 2024, and a director's oral report.

• 8 Rowan Way – Variance (PL24-0091): Proposed 342 sq. ft. second floor to encroach 10 feet into required 15-foot exterior setback, leaving a 5-foot setback.
• 401 Miller Avenue, Suite F – Conditional Use Permit (PL24-0126): New 687 sq. ft. fitness space (Flow State Performance Training) in Neighborhood Commercial zone, replacing former office use.
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024, and October 22, 2024.
• Public comment period for non-agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Backup)

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive presentations on Active Adults programming and Mill Valley Golf Course improvements. Key actions include recommending Bayfront Park Master Plan amendments to the City Council, approving the 2025 meeting schedule and past minutes, and reviewing the 2025 field allocation schedule for youth sports organizations. The commission will also receive updates on priority projects and DEI initiatives.

• Bayfront Park Master Plan amendments to be recommended to City Council for approval
• Presentation on Mill Valley Golf Course improvements and updates by Touchstone Golf
• Youth Sports Organizations 2025 Draft Field Allocation Schedule review
• Presentation on Active Adults Programming by Recreation Coordinator
• Approval of proposed 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Schedule

City Council Meeting

The Mill Valley City Council will consider several routine consent calendar items, including approving contracts for a library audiovisual upgrade, the 2025 sanitary sewer rehabilitation design, and the preliminary engineering phase of the 2025 street rehabilitation project. The council will also vote on a resolution for free holiday parking at meter zones, accept a $19,360 state tobacco enforcement grant, and consider an amendment to the Depot Café and Bookstore lease agreement. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate the city manager's performance.

• Amendment to the 2024 Depot Café and Bookstore lease agreement with Depot Enterprises
• Resolution approving free holiday parking at meter zones for the 2024 season
• Professional services agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. for preliminary engineering of the 2025 annual street rehabilitation project
• Professional services agreement with Schaff & Wheeler for design of the 2025 annual sanitary sewer rehabilitation project
• Acceptance of a $19,360 California DOJ grant for tobacco-related education and enforcement programs

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance application for a proposed deck encroaching 10 feet into the required 15-foot front setback at 8 Rowan Way. A separate study session will review conceptual designs for demolishing an existing home and building a new three-story residence at 503 W Blithedale Avenue, including a variance to reduce parking and a permit to remove two heritage redwood trees. The commission will also take public comments on non-agenda items and receive a director's oral report.

• Public hearing on variance (PL24-0091) for 10-foot deck encroachment into required 15-foot front setback at 8 Rowan Way
• Study session for design review, variance to reduce parking from 2 to 1 space, and tree removal permit for two coast Heritage redwoods at 503 W Blithedale Avenue
• Proposed demolition of 1,348 sq ft two-story residence and construction of 1,254 sq ft three-story residence at 503 W Blithedale
• Variance requested to allow a hillside lift within the 15-foot front yard setback at 503 W Blithedale
• Public open time for comments on items not on the agenda (3 minutes per person)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several consent calendar items including a side letter with the Mill Valley Police Officers’ Association to remove the fixed-term corporal specialty assignment, a contract with Parametrix for on-call traffic engineering services, and acceptance of the 2024 pavement maintenance project. A presentation on state ethics training (SB 1234) will also be received for discussion.

• Side letter with Mill Valley Police Officers' Association to remove fixed-term corporal specialty assignment
• Resolution authorizing city manager to execute agreement with Parametrix for on-call traffic engineering services
• Resolution accepting 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project as complete
• Approval of Mill Valley's 125th Anniversary Celebration as a city program and its draft budget
• Approval of action minutes from October 7, 2024, and June 21 and September 6, 2022 meetings

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed modifications to the Bayfront Master Plan, specifically regarding athletic field use conditions. The Commission will also consider subsidizing 50% of rental fees for the Spring 2025 Play Marin Fundraiser at the Mill Valley Community Center. Other items include a review of Old Mill Park annual events fees, an update on priority projects, and a playground safety audit update.

• Public hearing on modifications to Bayfront Master Plan for athletic field use conditions
• Consideration of 50% subsidy for Play Marin Fundraiser rental at Mill Valley Community Center
• Old Mill Park Annual Events Fee Review
• Presentation of Summer Camp 2024 Review
• Playground Safety Audit Update

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will discuss a proposed letter of support for the Mill Valley Sales Tax Measure on the November 5 ballot. A continued public hearing for a variance at 8 Rowan Way has been postponed to October 22. The commission will hold a public hearing for a design review and ADU at 120 E Manor Drive, and a study session for a design review and ministerial ADU at 316 W Blithedale Avenue. Minutes from July 9 and August 27, 2024 will be approved.

• New business: Staff report and possible letter of support for Mill Valley Sales Tax Measure on Nov. 5 ballot
• Continued public hearing: 8 Rowan Way – Variance for second-floor deck encroaching into front setback; continued to Oct. 22 at applicant's request
• Public hearing: 120 E Manor Drive – Design review for 1,159 sq ft addition, 600 sq ft ADU, and garage on 9,706 sq ft lot in RS-10 zone
• Study session: 316 W Blithedale Avenue – Design review and ministerial ADU for new 2,617 sq ft home, 515 sq ft ADU on 8,406 sq ft lot in RS-7.5 zone
• Approval of minutes: July 9 and August 27, 2024

City Council Meeting

The Mill Valley City Council will hold a second reading and vote on adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 8.37 of the Municipal Code regarding the Downtown Plaza. The council will also consider accepting grant funds from the Ocean Protection Council and receive updates on the Climate Action Plan and the Municipal Service Tax Annual Report. Additionally, the council will hear presentations from Assemblymember Damon Connolly and a Sonic Internet representative, and may provide direction on a League of California Cities resolution.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 8.37 (Downtown Plaza regulations)
• Resolution to accept grant funds from the Ocean Protection Council (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Presentation of Climate Action Plan Update and sustainability efforts
• Presentation of Internet services by Sonic Internet Provider representative
• Consideration of Municipal Service Tax (MST) Annual Report 2023/2024

Planning Commission Meeting - Continued

The September 24, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been continued to October 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The continued agenda includes a public hearing on a variance application for 8 Rowan Way, along with approval of minutes from July 9 and August 27, 2024.

• 8 Rowan Way – Variance (PL24-0091) for a deck encroaching 12'-3" into the required 15' west exterior setback.
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 and August 27, 2024.

City Council Meeting

The Mill Valley City Council will consider adopting state uniform multifamily regulations to support affordable housing and qualify for a state housing trust fund grant, along with three zoning ordinance updates for employee housing, density bonus, and homeless assistance. Other actions include rejecting all bids for the East Blithedale Guardrail Upgrade Project due to budget constraints, authorizing construction of sand volleyball courts at Bayfront Park, and introducing an ordinance modifying downtown plaza regulations. The city manager also reported $3.015 million in approved flood risk reduction projects and a $965,000 sea level rise adaptation planning grant.

• Rejection of all bids for the East Blithedale Guardrail Upgrade Project and direction to rescope within budget
• Adoption of Resolution for State of California’s Uniform Multifamily Regulations to qualify for Local Housing Trust Fund Grant
• Three zoning code amendments for employee housing, density bonus, and homeless assistance per General Plan Housing Element Programs 6, 24, and 31
• Authorization to construct sand volleyball courts at Bayfront Park
• Introduction and first reading of ordinance modifying Chapter 8.37 (Downtown Plaza) of the Mill Valley Municipal Code

Planning Commission Meeting - Canceled

The September 10, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Meeting

The Mill Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of three ordinances amending Title 20 of the Municipal Code to update regulations on employee housing, density bonus, and homeless assistance as part of the General Plan Housing Element. The council will also consider a resolution to apply for a Local Housing Trust Fund Matching Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and adopt the 2023 Marin County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Consent items include a one-year extension of the Skate Park lease agreement and the annual renewal of the Military Equipment Use Ordinance (Chapter 8.80).

• First reading of three zoning ordinances to update employee housing, density bonus, and homeless assistance regulations (General Plan Programs 6, 24, 31)
• Resolution authorizing application for a Local Housing Trust Fund Matching Grant from the state housing department
• Adoption of the 2023 Marin County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and City of Mill Valley Annex
• Second reading and renewal of Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 Military Equipment Use Ordinance
• One-year extension of the Skate Park lease agreement via second amendment

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending a professional services agreement for the Boyle Park Master Plan Project to the City Council. Other business includes a use request for the Downtown Plaza by Chabad of Mill Valley for a community High Holiday fair, plaza planter designs and minor changes to Gravity Car, and a sand volleyball courts project. The consent calendar includes approval of August 7 meeting minutes.

• Recommendation to City Council for a professional services agreement for Boyle Park Master Plan
• Use request for Downtown Plaza by Chabad of Mill Valley for High Holiday Fair on Sept 22, 2024
• Consideration of plaza planter designs and minor changes to Gravity Car from Plaza Expansion Phase IV
• Consideration of Sand Volleyball Courts Project with recommendation to City Council
• Presentation of Curtain Theater by Greg Wilker