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Community Welcomes Home Our Beloved Gravity Car
Over 100 members of our Mill Valley community joined together on the Depot Plaza to watch the unveiling of the newly refurbished Gravity Car which had undergone necessary repairs over the past year and a half. Immediately after lifting back the tarp that concealed the car from view a handful of local children clamored onto the Gravity Car to celebrate its return.
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Planning Commission to Continue Hearing on Cannabis Regulations
Planning Commission Meeting
October 10, 2017 - 7:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers
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October 10, 2017 the Planning Commission will continue a hearing on a draft Cannabis ordinance which replaces the current urgency ordinance regulating cannabis use in Mill Valley. The Planning Commission will then send their recommendation to City Council who will consider the ordinance at the October 16 City Council meeting.
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Bayfront Boat Dock Night Hours
The Bayfront Boat Dock Project will require night work in October to repair and retrofit dock pilings during low tide. As part of the overall project improvements include installation of a new gangway and boat dock, replacement and retrofitting of dock piles, and native plant landscaping near marsh.
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City Staff Works to Repair Steps, Lanes, and Paths
In the past few months City staff has worked to make repairs to priority Steps, Lanes, and Paths including repairing handrails and steps and cutting back vegetation obstructing pathways.
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Coexisting with Coyotes
Tuesday, October 24th
Mill Valley Public Library
Creekside Room - 7:00pm
The City of Mill Valley has had a noticeable uptick in coyote activity lately. Coyote activity can be seasonal and though the City of Mill Valley does not deal directly with wildlife we contract with the Marin Humane Society to handle wildlife issues in the City. Please join us for an educational forum about coexisting with coyotes, highlighting the partnership between Project Coyote, Marin Humane Society, and Marin County Parks.
Click here to read more | Visit the Project Coyote website
For more information please contact Captain Cindy Machado, Marin Humane Society,
at (415) 506-6209
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City to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Wastewater Pump Station, Connector Path on Lomita Avenue
Monday, October 23, 2017
Lomita Drive and Ashford Avenue
(adjacent to the Cat Clinic of Mill Valley) - 1:00pm
City of Mill Valley officials are set to mark the completion of a two-for-one infrastructure project that both upgrades a vital wastewater pump station and adds a paved, safer connector path to the Mill Valley-Sausalito Multi-Use Path from the busy Lomita Drive-Ashford Avenue intersection. The nine-month project began as an opportunity to replace the more than 35-year-old Sutton Manor Pump Station, an antiquated piece of SASM's vast infrastructure that had long been identified for replacement to better handle peak wet weather flow conditions and to provide a more substantial back-up power supply. The pump station is one of six such stations that SASM maintains throughout its sewer system.
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| Click here to watch a video on the City of Mill Valley's most recent Evacuation Drill conducted in cooperation with local agencies and strategic partners including Southern Marin Fire District, Marin County Sheriff's Office, Red Cross, PG&E, and many more. |
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Create an Emergency Family Plan
Different types of disasters and emergencies happen in communities across the country, but there are key steps that every household can take to be better prepared for them. If you do nothing else this month, take time to create a disaster plan including a home fire escape plan.
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Miller Avenue Streetscape Project Update
The latest news: Work this week includes placing landscaping and installing two tide gates in the Marsh. In upcoming weeks, work crews will conduct the second phase of night work to line the sewer system, place remaining striping and install and adjust signage.
Enhanced Speed and Traffic Enforcement: Police Officers are conducting regular and special patrols which target specific pedestrian, bicycle or motor vehicle operation violations. Please slow down and stop for pedestrians!
Save the Date: MillerFest - Join us on Saturday, November 4 from 12-4 pm at the Civic Parking Lot at Miller and Evergreen. This FREE community celebration will feature music, food, info booths, interactive displays, a jumpy house, art and recycling activities for kids, a recycled art bike decorating contest, outings to explore the new roadway (bring your bike & walking shoes!), bike maintenance station, free pedicab rides, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony more!
Interested in participating in or volunteering for this event? (We can grant service hours for students who need them...) Contact us at lwalsh@cityofmillvalley.org or call 415-388-4863.
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Click Off Photography Contest - now accepting applications
The Mill Valley Arts Commission is pleased to announce the 19th annual Click Off photography competition. The subject categories are designed to highlight Marin County's unique characteristics and each photographer's perspective through the camera lens, cell phone photos encouraged.
Click here for more information
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Councilmember on the Plaza Cancelled for this Weekend
The next scheduled Councilmember on the Plaza is scheduled for Saturday, October 21 at 10:00am.
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A Red Hot Half-Brick in an Old Sock: Tradition, Subversion, and the Sonnet
Saturday, October 7th
Mill Valley Library
Creekside Room - 1:00 - 3:30pm -
Free
Kevin Craft and Troy Jollimore discuss the sonnet form-its history, its poetic nature, its particular capabilities and possibilities-and talk about their own experiences reading and writing sonnets. The talk will be followed by a break with wine and savory treats and a reading by Kevin Craft and Troy Jollimore. Event is co-sponsored by the Marin Poetry Center.
http://www.marinpoetrycenter.org/welcome.php
1:00pm | Craft Talk: A Red Hot Half-Brick in an Old Sock: Tradition, Subversion, and the Sonnet
2:30pm | Poetry Reading: Burn After Reading: The Poetry of Kevin Craft and Troy Jollimore
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Travel Talk:
Living Abroad in Costa Rica
Wednesday, October 11th
Mill Valley Public Library
Creekside Room - 7:00pm
FREE
Renowned for its beaches and its rain forests, Costa Rica has become a popular travel destination for Americans. However, there is more to Costa Rica than its natural beauty and biological diversity. Erica Van Rheenen, author of the Living Abroad in Costa Rica Moon Handbook, will give an introduction to Costa Rica based on her experiences living there since 2001. She will offer travel advice as well as information for would-be expatriates on topics such as immigration, buying property, and health care. The talk will conclude with a Q&A.
Registration recommended. Click here to register.
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IJ Forums: Southern Marin Traffic
Thursday, October 12th
Mill Valley Library, Creekside Room
7:00pm - FREE!
IJ Forums is a series of conversations (not debates) between knowledgeable people regarding topical issues of interest to Marin IJ readers. This program focuses on the auto commute, addressing concerns that motorists' needs have been overlooked, with particular reference to the Mill Valley-Tiburon Peninsula US 101 interchange, and difficulties faced by travelers on Shoreline Highway attempting to access Tam Valley and Mt. Tamalpais. Panelists John McCauley, Susan Kirsch, and Bob Harrison will respond with their thoughts and suggestions for improving Southern Marin's debilitating traffic congestion.
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Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 27, 2017
4:30 - 6:30pm
Mill Valley Community Center
Costumes Encouraged
Join us for a fun, free event for the community where families "trick-or-treat" from decorated car trunks. Free music, activities, face-painting for kids and more!
Now accepting Vendor Applications to host a trunk. Email Kat Reisinger at kreisinger@cityofmillvalley.org, Supervisor, with any questions.
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Call for Vendors - Marin Wedding Fair
Saturday, February 10th, 2018
Mill Valley Community Center
11:00am - 4:00pm
The Marin Wedding Fair is a "One Stop Shop" to plan your special day. Stop by and meet a variety of talented photographers, caterers, bridal fashion designers, and event planners who can fill your needs and help make your wedding special.
Exhibitor Application now available. Deadline to submit your applications is Monday, December 4, 2017 by 5pm.
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REVIEWS
Planning Commission Meeting - September 26, 2017
- The Commission held a study session to review a new home at 319 Lovell Ave. and highly encouraged the applicant to demolish the deck
- The Commission also held a hearing on draft Cannabis Ordinance and continued the matter to the October 10 Planning Commission hearing.
City Council Meeting - October 2, 2017
- Held a moment of silence for the victims, families and first responders of the October 1, 2017 Las Vegas/ Route 91 Concert tragedy.
- Received an update on the Miller Avenue Streetscape Project.
- Received a presentation from Nancy Hall Bennett, League of California Cities North Bay Representative, on the City's recent Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the Mill Valley Recreation Department for its Adaptive Needs Programs.
- Received a presentation of a New Collection of the Mill Valley Film Festival's 40 year history at the Mill Valley Library.
- Presented a Proclamation declaring October 4, 2017, as International Walk and Roll to School Day in the City of Mill Valley.
- Received the report of the City's General Fund Quarterly Report
- Adopted a Resolution accepting $40,000 from the Transportation Authority of Marin for the Bayfront Boat Dock Project.
- Adopted a Resolution establishing roads designated for re-pavement under Senate Bill 1: "Road Repair and Accountability Act".
- Adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.72 Social Host Accountability of the Mill Valley Municipal Code to include protections regarding the use of marijuana, prescription drugs and other controlled substances.
- Adopted a Resolution regarding the valuation of Other Post-employment Benefits (OPEB) as of July 1, 2016 and consideration of a change in actuarial discount rate.
- Held a public hearing and adopted a Resolution denying the appeals filed by Jim McCabe, and by Christiane Crcnich, Michele Crcnich Hodge, and Corinne Crcnich of the Planning Commission's Design Review for a Project located at 315 Tamalpais Avenue.
Click here to watch the meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - October 4, 2017
The Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Commission heard reports on Invasive Plant Removals, Bayfront Boat Dock Construction and Sycamore Park Restroom Alternate locations. The Commissioners also discussed participation on the November 4th, 2017 MillerFest event. A final draft of the Community Needs Assessment was received and approved with edits. The Commission also received a presentation by Director Rogers of the Arts Commission 's Public Art Inventory.
PREVIEWS
Planning Commission - October 10, 2017, 7:00pm
The Commission will continue a Public Hearing from the September 26 meeting to discuss a proposed Cannabis Ordinance to replace the current Interim Ordinances, and consider a Resolution recommending the Ordinance to Council to address commercial cannabis. The proposed Ordinance would prohibit commercial cannabis activity, use, cultivation and delivery, except as permitted by State law.
City Council Meeting - October 16, 2017, 6:30pm
The Council is scheduled to review the following items:
- Presentation of a Proclamation Congratulating Police Chief J. Angel Bernal on His Retirement After 35 Years of Public Service.
- Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill to be observed on Thursday, October 19, 2017.
- Presentation of the City's Winter Storm Preparations and Coordinated Efforts with Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
- Approve Plans and Authorize the Solicitation of Bids for the City Hall Access Improvement Project.
- Introduction of a Cannabis Ordinance to Replace Interim Emergency Ordinances 1276, 1288, and 1290.
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We welcome comments & suggestions:
Mill Valley City Hall: 26 Corte Madera Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
cityofmillvalley.org
City Hall Phone: (415)388-4033
City Hall Fax: (415)381-1736
City Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Closed Alternate Fridays
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