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It's National Public Works Week -Here are the Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Love
Your Public Works Department
As a City we have a huge appetite to improve town facilities and infrastructure and the burden of that work falls on the shoulders of Public Works. Out of 15 City Council Priority Projects, 13 are managed by our Public Works team. In recognition of National Public Works Week and to inform the community on the work they do, staff from the City of Mill Valley Public Works Department presented a "Letterman Style" Top 10 presentation at this week's City council meeting.
In addition to the good-natured areas touched on in the video below, the Department of Public Works is regularly engaged in:
- Administration of the Capital Improvement Program
- Traffic engineering
- Steps, lanes, and paths improvements
- Maintenance and repairs of the City's vehicle fleet
- Maintenance of parks, playgrounds, park restrooms
- Pruning, fertilizing, and planting of City street trees
- Maintaining medians and landscaped areas
- Managing our pest management program and providing litter control
- Conducting general building maintenance for City facilities
- Making sewer repairs
- Managing our clean stormwater program
The City has a significant amount of projects underway that are managed by the Public Works Department including: The Miller Avenue Streetscape Project, the Wastewater Treatment Plan Master Plan, $4 million in street and sewer rehabilitation, bicycle/pedestrian improvements throughout the City, the Citywide Flood Master Plan, and traffic congestion improvements.
Thank you to our Public Works Department for keeping this town running.
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City to Hold Evacuation Drill for Edgewood, Homestead Valley Neighborhoods
Mill Valley hasn't had a major disaster occur in a long time (knock on wood).
But residents need not look far and wide for stark, frightening reminders of how critical it is to be prepared to evacuate on a moment's notice. Less than three months ago, more than 160,000 Northern California residents were ordered to evacuate from the north Sacramento Valley area because the crumbling emergency spillway at Oroville Dam was threatening to fail. The order sent "tens of thousands of cars simultaneously onto undersized roads, creating hours-long backups that left residents wondering if they would get to high ground before floodwaters overtook them," according to the Sacramento Bee.
With that in mind, the City of Mill Valley is holding its annual Evacuation Drill in the Edgewood and Homestead Valley neighborhoods - home to a plethora of narrow, winding roads. The voluntary evacuation event is set for
Saturday, May 20 from 9am to 12pm with an activation of the
Alert Marin Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS), is a reverse 9-1-1 dialing system that can be used to alert residents in the event of an emergency. Once the system is activated, residents should proceed by foot, bike or vehicle to the Drill Command Center at Tam High's parking lot at 700 Miller Avenue between 10am and 12pm.
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Monday, May 8th through Wednesday, May 10th
from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
The City Hall/Mill Valley Market parking lot will be closed for pavement repairs from Monday, May 8 through Wednesday, May 10 from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
Please call the Public Works Department if you have any questions - (415) 384-4830.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Join the Team at Mill Valley Recreation
Want to join a fun team and become a greater part of your community? Now is the time! The City of Mill Valley's Recreation Department is now accepting applications for several part time positions (Front Desk Part-time staff, Camp Staff, Kidzwatch Staff, Teen Program Aides, Facility Attendants, Field Monitors, Lifeguards and Swim instructors). These positions vary in starts dates, schedule and hours but all have the ability to be flexible.
Job descriptions and applications for all these positions can be obtained on our website or by calling the Mill Valley Community Center at 415-383-1370.
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Miller Avenue Update
A few FAQ's:
Q: When is the Miller Avenue Streetscape Project projected to wrap up?
A: We are 10 months into the 18 month project. We estimate we will be done around the end of 2017.
Q: The road condition is so rough! When will it be repaved?
Q: What is being done to address flooding on Miller Avenue?
A: Flooding is an important issue in Mill Valley and one we have been working with the County of Marin to conduct both short-term improvements and long-term planning. Click here to learn more.
Q: Who came up with this plan anyway?
A: The Miller Avenue Streetscape Plan is a community-based plan, that has been developed based on the input and guidance by community members through broad and inclusive committees working with extensive community participation and input. Click here to learn more.
Q: Where can I find out more?
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Register Your Block Now for a National Night Out Block Party
The Mill Valley Police Department is interested in partnering with the community for National Night Out. The event, which happens annually, aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve, creating a safer and more connected community. Neighborhoods across the nation can participate in a variety of ways, through block parties, cookouts, and other activities that bring the community together. You can learn more here. The Mill Valley Police Department is interested in seeing if any neighborhoods in Mill Valley are interested in hosting events and having members of the police department attend. The day has been set for
Tuesday, August 1, 2017.
Please contact Allely Albert at the police department at 415-389-4100 if your community is interested in participating so that we can help in planning an event.
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Inside Mill Valley:
Meet Brian Grigg
The Mill Valley Police Department is proud to introduce our newest Police Officer, Brian Grigg. Officer Grigg joins us with previous experience from South San Francisco Police Department
Officer Grigg grew up in Daly City and attended high school in San Mateo. Officer Grigg holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management from Chico State University.
Officer Grigg recalls his grandfather worked as a police officer and would share stories from his job, which intrigued him. Officer Grigg knew the nature of police work would be exciting, rewarding, and challenging. This lead Officer Grigg to attend the San Mateo police academy and earn his POST certificate in 2015.
Outside of work Officer Grigg enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.
Officer Grigg looks forward to growing within the Mill Valley Police Department and encourages anyone who sees him out on patrol to say hello and introduce themselves. Officer Grigg is currently assigned to work every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights on Patrol.
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City of Mill Valley 2017 Communications Survey
Over the last two months we have been promoting focused surveys on MVConnect and Traffic Communication as part of an evaluation of and update to our Communications Plan. This new survey asks for your input on the City's general communications and will help us to refine what works and what can be improved. Tell us what you want to hear about, the best ways we can get the word out, and what we should consider for the future.
Thank you for your help. Your ideas will help us fine-tune our community engagement efforts and adapt to your needs.
Click here to take the survey | Click here to learn more about the Communications Plan |
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Save the Date:
Annual Community Meeting
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 5:30 pm -
8:00 pm
Mill Valley Community Center
Please join the Mill Valley City Council for a Community Meeting to get an update on current City initiatives and events. Come meet with Councilmembers and staff from every department to share your questions and concerns.
Doors open at 5:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. Please check the website for updates to the agenda.
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We Love MOM Craft Market
Saturday, May 6th, 2017, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto
The public will be admitted FREE.
We are very happy to announce our We Love Mom Spring Craft and Gift Market. We have over 40 vendors of handcrafted gifts for Mom throughout the first floor of our Community Center, warm food and sweet treats will also be available on site.
Make & Take Craft Workshop from 10:30-1:30pm
Kids are welcome to come make a special gift for Mom. Several projects available - $5 each at the door.
More information:
Contact Debbie Callaway Program Coordinator - Seniors
dcallaway@cityofmillvalley.org | 415-383-1370
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City Councilmember's Table on the Plaza
Saturday, May 6th, 2017
Downtown Depot Plaza
10:30 am - 11:30 am
A Mill Valley City Councilmember will be personally available for discussion, suggestions, comments, complaints and general community input on the first and third Saturday of each month (weather permitting).
As approved by the City Council this is one of the multiple means of communication to further the City Council's Core Value of "citizen participation" and open communication and one of its Key Issues of effective two-way communication between the City Council and the community. It is also a part of the Council Priority of developing a comprehensive external communications plan that includes multiple methods of outreach to the community.
We encourage everyone to stop by to have a chat.
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Sunday Special:
Liz DeRoche - The Singing Lizard
Sunday, May 7th
Mill Valley Public Library
Main Reading Room - 11:00 am
FREE!
It's electro-kindie music for the whole family! Liz DeRoche, aka The Singing Lizard, will have you up and dancing.
All ages. No registration required.
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Summer is just around the corner...
Get the kids registered for Camp
Mill Valley Recreation offers camps for pre-schoolers to teenagers.
Click here to view our Summer Camp Guide for all camp details.
We also offer weekday and weekend summer swim lessons for all ages! To learn more about our swim school and view class details visit our swim lesson web page by clicking here.
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After Hours: Stump the Laureate with Dana Gioia
Wednesday, May 10th - 7:00 pm
Mill Valley Public Library
Main Reading Room - Free
Do you love to hear spoken poetry? Have you memorized a favorite poem? Come and listen or recite your favorite poem by a published author. California Poet Laureate, Dana Gioia, will try to match the audience poem for poem until we or he runs out of poems! Can we out-poem Dana Gioia, famous for his recitations?
For adults and high school students only. Registration recommended.
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REVIEWS
Planning Commission Meeting - April 25, 2017
This meeting was cancelled.
City Council Meeting - May 1, 2017
The City Manager made announcements regarding the annual Community Meeting scheduled for May 30, 2017, National Department of Public Works Week, and a reminder that the Annual Evacuation Drill will be held on May 20, 2017. The City Manager also gave an update regarding the Tamalpais Union High School District Facilities Master Plan.
The City Council presented of a Certificate of Appreciation to Bennie Ford, Senior Account Clerk, on the occasion of her retirement after 10 years of service to the City of Mill Valley. Council conducted a badge pinning for Corporal Scott Brooks and Officer Brian Grigg, and received a presentation on MV Aware and an update on the Miller Avenue Streetscape Project.
Council conducted a second reading of an Ordinance regarding the release of balloons within the City of Mill Valley, as well as a second reading of an Ordinance adopting changes to the Mill Valley Municipal Code
addressing the preservation of heritage trees and habitat.
Council adopted the following:
- A Resolution accepting the bids from the Marin Independent Journal and the Mill Valley Herald for legal publication of notices for the City of Mill Valley.
- A Resolution authorizing the installation of a stop sign at Sycamore and Park.
- A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the construction contract and approving a budget adjustment for the Gardner Steps Project- SLP 230.
- A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Professional Service Agreement for the preparation of the Parks and Recreation Community Needs Assessment and Operations Analysis.
Council received the draft Resolution and public comment regarding the draft Labor Agreement Memorandum of Understanding with the Mill Valley Police Officers Association, as well as a Resolution regarding the draft Labor Agreement Memorandum of Understanding with the Mill Valley Firefighters Association
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Council accepted donations totaling $8,600 related to the completion of the Community
Garden adjacent to the Public Safety Building, as well as a donation totaling $15,000 related to the paving of the City Hall parking lot.
Council introduced an Ordinance adopting changes to the Mill Valley Municipal Code changing the date of the City's General Municipal Election to comply
with the regulations of Senate Bill 415.
Planning Commission Meeting - May 9, 2017
The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing to evaluate an application for 550 Miller Ave.
to redevelop the 0.29-acre site with a mixed-use building combining a 757 sq. ft. ground floor commercial space and 7,027 sq. ft. 3-story residential space for 6 housing units (5 rental) with an 8-car apartment parking garage and a 451 sq. ft. 2-car garage. One rental unit will be rented at Below Market Rate and one unit will be ADA accessible. Site improvements include a new 18-ft. wide driveway, 3 guest parking spaces, and landscaping with 13 new trees. Removal of 8 trees is proposed. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public comment on April 6, 2017 for a 30-day comment period that ends on May 9, 2017.
City Council Meeting - May 15, 2017
Council will receive a presentation on Plan Bay Area 2040 and will conduct a second reading of an Ordinance adopting changes to the Mill Valley Municipal Code Sections 1.15.010 changing the date of the City's General Municipal Election to comply with the regulations of Senate Bill 415. The Council will also r
eceive an update of the 10-Year Street Rehabilitation Program.
City Council will also consider Resolutions:
- Approving the Draft Labor Agreement Memorandum of Understanding with the Mill Valley Police Officers Association.
- Approving he Draft Labor Agreement Memorandum of Understanding with the Mill Valley Firefighters Association.
- Making an Appointment to the Arts Commission.
- Approving the Plans and Authorizing the Solicitation of Bids for the 2017 Street and
- Approving the Sewer Rehabilitation Project
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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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