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Mill Valley City Council Adopts Resolution to Preserve and Protect Steps, Lanes, and Paths
The Mill Valley City Council has adopted a resolution that takes deliberate and thoughtful action to directly address community concerns about the preservation and protection of the community's very special Steps, Lanes, and Paths (SLPs). The resolution implement's City Council's 9-point action plan for SLPs (adopted January 17, 2017) and gives direction to:
- Adopt a resolution reaffirming the City's continuing commitment to the improvement, preservation, and protection of the City's SLP network.
- Adopt an official SLP inventory. The Resolution also calls for preparation of a map to be delivered to the County Recorder's Office for recording. This was not a part of the City's initial nine-point plan, but it became abundantly clear in discussions with the community that there was a strong desire to record a map of the SLPs. The City Council directed the City Attorney to explore ways to mitigate risks associated with recording a map.
- Formalize the City's new enforcement protocol, which includes enforcement against encroachment upon any developed or undeveloped SLP in the City's inventory. The City has already made significant progress in enforcement actions against SLP encroachments.
- Provide more formal communication and reporting on the status of SLP's.
The adoption of the resolution occurred a week after the City of Mill Valley settled an agreement with trail advocate and plaintiff Victoria Talkington, whose lawsuit prompted a greater community conversation about the state of the Steps, Lanes, and Paths program.
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Staff to Present Draft 2017 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update to Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 7:00pm
Mill Valley City Hall
The City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update plays a guiding role in the City's efforts to become more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. The report focuses on improvements to safety and improved access to Mill Valley's well-used bicycle and pedestrian network.
Staff will introduce the draft document to the Parks and Recreation Commission at its April 5, 2017 meeting.
Comments may be submitted via e-mail at
[email protected]g, mailed to 180 Camino Alto Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941, Attention: BPTP or in person at the April 5, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
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Mill Valley's Restored Downtown Clock Ushers in Daylight Saving Time
After the Outdoor Art Club issued an $11k grant to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, the City of Mill Valley restored the clock with new technology, marking the first time in years that all four sides of the landmark timepiece have worked simultaneously.
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City Staff in Discussion with CalTrans to Fix Potholes on E. Blithedale Near Highway 101
You may have noticed a number of potholes on East Blithedale between Tower Dr. and Highway 101 caused by this year's winter storms. We have received a number of complaints about road conditions on this stretch of E. Blithedale but unfortunately the biggest problem area is in CalTrans' jurisdiction. Andrew Poster, the Director of Public Works for the City of Mill Valley, has placed many requests into CalTrans over the last month and they have acknowledged that they will make these repairs. We will keep you updated when we have a confirmed schedule. Thank you for your patience.
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Mill Valley Fire Battalion Chief Michael St. John receives the "Tom Forster Perpetual Leadership Award"
Battalion Chief Michael St. John was recognized by the Marin County Fire Chiefs for actively working for improved fire service delivery throughout Marin County. The award was presented in appreciation for St. John's role as a collaborator with outstanding vision, excellent perspective and tireless bridge building skills.
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MV Little League Honors Pioneer Player Jenny Fulle at Opening Day Parade & Ceremony
As a 9-year-old girl, Jenny Fulle so badly wanted to play baseball that she tucked her hair under her baseball cap and went to play for MVLL, but was turned away due to a prohibition against girls playing in Little League. A turbulent one-year battle followed involving the City of Mill Valley, the National Organization for Women, and the American Civil Liberties Union, among others, and Fulle was eventually allowed to play in Little League making her an icon to the girls that have followed in her path as the pioneering female player in Mill Valley Little League.
Mill Valley Little League honored Jenny Fulle at last weekend's 64th Annual MVLL Opening Day parade and a subsequent ceremony at Boyle Park, where she caught the Opening Day first pitch from a Challenger League player and had a plaque installed in her honor. Mill Valley Mayor Jessica Sloan was on hand to recognize Fulle's achievement as well.
Fulle will also be featured at the Mill Valley Historical Society's First Wednesday program on Wednesday, April 5 at the Mill Valley Public Library. For more information on that event click here.
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Coming Soon: A Safer Miller Avenue for All Its Users
The Miller Avenue Streetscape Project is making steady progress towards creating a dramatically safer thoroughfare for everyone who uses it, from bicyclists and pedestrians to drivers and public transit riders. City officials have long emphasized that while the project is, a major reconstruction of the road itself, a fundamental feature of the project is making Miller multi-modal or a "Complete Street" for all modes of travel.
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Stay Safe on Miller, Mind the Signs
As construction continues on Miller there will be disruptions to pedestrian traffic. For your safety, please mind posted signs for closed sidewalks.
The outbound sidewalk starting at the Montford Avenue intersection where the 2am Club is located to Evergreen (near Whole Foods) is currently under construction. Please utilize the pedestrian detour during construction. Thank you for your continued support our local businesses during construction!
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Working Towards a More Engaged Community
The Marin County Civil Grand Jury is researching public engagement and they want to hear your views on how well your city and the county of Marin engage with you.
The voluntary feedback not only assists the Marin County Civil Grand Jury but will also assist us in better communicating with you and others in our community.
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Mill Valley LiVE:
Timothy James
Sunday, March 26th - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mill Valley Community Center
Tickets are $8 general admission,
3 years and under free.
Mill Valley Recreation is proud to present one of the best young corporate magicians working today, Timothy James. Tim's hilarious routines and impressive magic skills are earning him rave reviews with audiences everywhere he performs. Don't miss this unique talent and new performer!
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Spring Camp Registration
Register now for Spring Break Camps at the Community Center. Online registration is availble at
www.mvprGoPlay.org
. Register by mail or in person at the Mill Valley Community and Aquatic & Fitness Centers at 180 Camino Alto. Fax-in registration at 415.383.1377
Camps include:
- SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
- CARPENTRY FOR KIDS CAMP
- POOKIE NOOK - Spring House Building
- BOYLE PARK TENNIS SPRING BREAK TENNIS CAMP
- SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP
- UNDER THE SEA PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
- TEACHING ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAM WITH UNDER THE SEA CAMP
- ROAD WARRIORS CAMP
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Become a Member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Southern Marin Fire Protection District Station 9
308 Reed Blvd, Mill Valley
CERT class is two sessions
Session 1 - Saturday, April 1st - 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Session 2 - Saturday, April 8th - 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a national program, now part of Citizens Corp under FEMA. CERT Training is a 18 hour course that consists of a combination of classroom and hands-on learning. You will train alongside members of your community that will be part of your CERT Team, as well as with participants from other communities. Classes are taught by local Fire Department personnel
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Spring Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 1st
Mill Valley Community Center
Bunny Breakfast 8:30-10:00am
Join Mr. E. Bunny for a breakfast your child will never forget! Tickets $6 - adults and $4 -children over 3 years - on sale now at the Mill Valley Community and Aquatics & Fitness Centers.
Egg Hunt starting at 10:00am
Hop on out to Friends Field for Mill Valley Recreation's annual Egg Hunt Kids delight in searching for surprises left in the grass by that rascally rabbit and his friends. Thanks to the Mill Valley Seniors' Club generous sponsorship of this event, the Egg Hunt will be FREE!
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Sunday Special:
Rockin' with Mister Q
Sunday, April 2nd at 11:00 am
Mill Valley Public Library
Main Reading Room - 7:00pm
FREE
Mister Q gets everyone on their feet with finger plays, classic songs, stories, jokes, small and large movement activities, and instruments. Families will leave feeling more energized than ever! All Ages. No registration required.
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April Art Exhibitions Celebrating the Natural World and Earth Awareness
Opening Reception
April 4th - 6:00pm
Mill Valley Community Center
To help celebrate Earth Month,
Reverence, a special exhibit of
Bay Area artists
curated by Dave Christensen will be on display at the Community Center and City Hall Council Chambers. This very talented group of photographers captured the splendid beauty of our natural world. Come in and place yourselves within the photographer's vantage points. Participating photographers: Spencer Brown,
RE Casper, Hajib Joe Hakim, Todd Pickering, Gary Wagner, and Jim Watkins.
On display April 1 - April 31 at the Mill Valley Community Center
and City Hall Council Chambers. A shuttle from Community Center to City Hall will be available on April 4th
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REVIEWS
Planning Commission Meeting - March 14, 2017
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and discussed and recommended to the City Council changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the preservation of trees and habitat, specifically strengthening the Violations/Penalties to include replanting and increased fines for violations; approved an amended Request for an extension of the construction timeline by the Developer of the 49/51 Cornelia two home project; and, held a Study Session review to remove the existing 1,513sf home at 185 Summit Ave. and replace it with a 2,880sf home and 351sf Accessory Dwelling Unit.
City Council Meeting - March 20, 2017
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-14 accepting the environmental findings, approving the plans and specifications and authorization for construction bid on the Bayfront Park Pier. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-15 reaffirming the City Council's Steps, Lanes and Paths (SLP) Action Plan and directing implementation and action to identify, preserve, and protect the City's SLP network.
The City Council discussed and continued consideration of a Resolution authorizing actions to implement the Parking Meter Replacement Project to an upcoming Council meeting. The City Council also discussed and continued consideration of a Resolution authorizing a Retiree Health Savings Plan to an upcoming Council meeting.
The City Council received a presentation and discussed Senate Bill 415 - Voter Participation, regarding dates for election of City Councilmembers and directed staff to return at a future meeting with some additional community input on the matter and expanded options for next steps and Bill implementation.
The City Council adjourned in memory of Donald Solem.
Planning Commission Meeting - March 28, 2017
The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a discussion on a work program for historic preservation analysis and guidelines the hold public hearings on: a Design Review request to remove the home at 195 Ethel Ave. and replace it with
a new 2,784 square foot home with an attached 252 square foot garage; a Design Review and Tree Removal application for a new 3,538 square foot house with a 500 square foot attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (aka "Second unit") and a 500 square foot attached garage at 315 Tamalpais Ave.; and, a Design Review and Tree Removal application to replace an existing 1,725 square foot home and 400 square foot attached garage with a new, two-story 3,550 square foot house with a 572 square foot attached garage.
City Council Meeting - April 3, 2017
The City Council will receive an introduction of new Building Inspector Richard Hynes. The Council will receive a presentation of a Proclamation declaring April, 2017, as Fair Housing Month in the City of Mill Valley. The Council will receive the monthly Miller Avenue Streetscape Project Update.
The Council will consider a Draft Donation Policy for the City of Mill Valley and
receive an update on upcoming Earth Day Events/Projects.
The Council will consider an Ordinance prohibiting the intentional release of balloons within the City of Mill Valley. The Council will consider a Design Review and Resolution for 81 Eldridge. The Council will consider an filed by Michael and Barbara Weiner of the Planning Commission's Approval of a Design Review, Tree Removal, and Categorical Exemption application for a project at 175 Bolsa Avenue. The Council will consider and discuss the Miller Avenue Streetscape Paving Work Plan and recommendations regarding the Miller Avenue/Almonte Avenue intersection. The Council will hear a presentation on new Fire Hydrant Parking Regulations and accept two donations from Enjoy Mill Valley.
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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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