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City Introduces Bicycle Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update
The Department of Public Works and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) introduced the 2017 update to the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP) at last Monday's City Council meeting after over four years of BPAC hearings and development.
The Plan will guide bicycle and pedestrian policies, programs, and infrastructure decision. The plan identifies projects to improve the City's bicycle pedestrian network (including creating "bicycle boulevards," implementing the Safe Routes to School plans, improving dangerous crossings, extending sidewalks to eliminate gaps, and installing accessible curb ramps).
We encourage public comment on the Draft Plan. The City Council will consider adoption of the BPTP in November.
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Upcoming Cannabis Regulations
Planning Commission Meeting
September 26, 2017 - 7:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers
Beginning on January 1, 2018, the State will issue licenses regulating the commercial production, sale and distribution of medicinal and non-medicinal marijuana. Local jurisdictions, similar to Mill Valley, are in the process of enacting local regulations regarding commercial cannabis.
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September 26, 2017 the Planning Commission will consider a draft ordinance which recommends continuing our ban on commercial and medical cannabis use in Mill Valley. The Planning Commission's recommendation is expected to be heard by the City Council in late October.
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The Gravity Car is Coming Back to the Plaza
October 2, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Depot Plaza
Join us as we welcome the beloved Gravity Car back to its home in the Downtown Depot Plaza after a much-need rehabilitation. Special thanks to former Mayors Ken Wachtel and Garry Lion for their dedication to the Gravity Car project and to Geo Monley, Fred Runner, Mill Valley Friends of Parks and Recreation, Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, East Bay Brass, and Mill Valley Department of Public Works for their assistance in making this project possible. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
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Steps, Lanes, and Paths Inventory Map Available for Review
The City of Mill Valley has been working to meet the goals of the City Council's nine-point action plan for Steps, Lanes, and Paths (SLPs) that was adopted in January 2017. One part of that plan was to create an inventory of SLPs and create an official SLP map. The Steps, Lanes, and Paths inventory was adopted in March and the map is now
available for public review prior to being delivered to the Marin County Recorder's Office on September 30, 2017. The purpose of recording the map is to provide notice to property owners and the public of the general location of the SLPs listed in the City of Mill Valley's Official SLP Inventory.
We invite community members to view the updated Steps, Lanes, and Paths map online or in person.
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Miller Avenue Streetscape Project Update
In this week's eNewsletter:
- Project update: Work crews continue to install the Marsh pedestrian bridge, clean the sewer system during the day, and conduct sewer lining night work 7pm-7am, with additional day work as needed.
- Upcoming weeks: The contractor will prepare median islands and sidewalk planting areas in the Main Street room in anticipation of landscaping work.
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Save the Date:
MillerFest
Saturday, November 4 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Miller Avenue and Evergreen - Commuter Lot
Join us in a celebration of our newly refurbished roadway. Food from local vendors, live music, activities, informational tours and more will be on hand in this community celebration.
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| The Mill Valley Fire Department is proud to announce that the Scott Valley Homeowners Association has joined 4 other Mill Valley neighborhoods in becoming a Firewise Community (Click here to watch the video). Learn more about protecting your home and neighborhood from a wildfire by clicking here. |
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Help us fill in the gaps of Mill Valley History
The first of two planned Community Workshops was held in the Creekside Room of the Library on September 20, 2017 to discuss a new work program initiated by the City to prepare a "Historic Context Statement" and update the City's "Partial List of Historic Structures." The Mill Valley Historical Society, Outdoor Art Club and other community members attended the Workshop to learn about the process and provide input about the important themes that shaped Mill Valley's history.
Community participation is important to help shape the research underway by consultants Page & Turnbull to prepare the Historic Context Statement. We encourage you to submit your photos, documents and memorabilia related to Mill Valley's history for scanning to Cate Mayfield, History Room Librarian at [email protected].
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Call for Artwork
The Mill Valley Arts Commission invites you to join us at one of our premier events, the First Tuesday Artwalk. Each artist or guest curators must be able to mount a show of at least 15 pieces of artwork.
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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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Recreation Department staff from left to right: Aquatics and Fitness Supervisor Kathryn Reisinger, Recreation Director Jenny Rogers, Aquatics Coordinator Jeren Seibel
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Mill Valley Recreation Receives Helen Putnam Award
The Mill Valley Recreation Department was awarded the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence at the 2017 League of California Cities Conference last week for their work with Project Awareness and Special Sports serving young people with disabilities and providing a more inclusive and enriching recreational experience for the community. With the support of its nonprofit partners, the Recreation Department has provided over 348 hours of Adaptive Needs Swim Lessons, equaling over 600 separate classes in the last 3 1/2 years.
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City of Mill Valley Receives its second consecutive BEACON Spotlight Award for its Greenhouse Gas Reductions
The City of Mill Valley has received the Institute for Local Government's BEACON Spotlight award for its Greenhouse Gas Reductions. The BEACON award is intended to encourage, support and recognize voluntary action by local governments in California to address climate change, energy innovation and sustainability. The City of Mill Valley has a community-wide greenhouse gas reduction target of 15% below 2005 levels by the year 2020. Since 2005, the City has reduced its emissions by 12%, putting the City on track to meet its local and statewide emission reduction goals for 2020.
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Sunday Special: Dave Rocha Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, October 1st
Mill Valley Library, Main Reading Room
11:00am - FREE!
Listen and learn about Jazz with Dave Rocha and his jazz band. The band plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards (Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, etc.) pop tunes (Cole Porter, Gershwin and Jobim) and original compositions. All ages. No sign-up required.
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Writing Workshop: It's All About the Timing
Mondays, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd
Mill Valley Library, Conference Room
7:00pm - 9:00pm - FREE!
Timing is one of the hidden factors that makes prose work. Often the success of a prose piece depends on when we offer our reader critical information, and how. Linda Michel-Cassidy leads this generative workshop focusing on flashback, memory, linear timing, and projecting into the future. This class will benefit writers of fiction as well as nonfiction.
Registration required. Click here to register.
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Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 27, 2017
4:30 - 6:30pm
Mill Valley Community Center
Costumes Encouraged
It is a fun, free event for the community where families come to the community center parking lot and "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
[email protected], Supervisor, with any questions.
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REVIEWS
City Council Meeting - September 18, 2017
- Police Department introduced and swore-in Police Officer Dixon Stureman and Community Services Officer Christopher DeLaTorre
- Council reviewed the Annual Report Use of Municipal Service Tax Funds
- Public Works Department introduced the BPAC - Bicycle Pedestrian Transportation Plan
- Finance and Human Resources Department gave a presentation of the Other Post Employment Benefits Actuarial Report
- Public Works Department gave a presentation and update on the Steps, Lanes, and Paths Program
- City Council introduced amendment to the Social Host Ordinance to include Marijuana and controlled substances
- Approved the implementation of the Art in Public Places Program
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - September 20, 2017
The Parks and Recreation Commission received a presentation on proposed ideas to renovate the Mill Valley Skate Park from Friends of the Skate Park, granted approval for the use of the Downtown Plaza to the Mill Valley Film Festival for their Closing Gala on Sunday, October 15th and heard reports from staff on Parks Projects, SLP volunteer projects and the Aquatics & Fitness Floor renovation. The Commissioners, staff and Consultant Michael Shellito reviewed, discussed and provided input on the Draft Community Needs Assessment Survey.
PREVIEWS
Planning Commission - September 26, 2017, 7:00pm
The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a proposal to demolish an existing 1,726 square foot house and detached condemned garage with a new 3,409 square foot house and 500 square foot attached garage. The project proposes to remove approximately 21 non-heritage trees, seven removed for the development and others for vegetation management and tree health.
The Commission will also hold a Public Hearing to discuss a proposed Cannabis Ordinance to replace the current Interim Ordinances, and will 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 2, 2017, 6:30pm
The Council is scheduled to review the following items:
- Presentation of the League of California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence to the Mill Valley Recreation Department for its Adaptive Needs Programs.
- Presentation of a New Collection of the Mill Valley Film Festival's 40 Year History at the Mill Valley Library.
- Consideration of the City's General Fund Quarterly Report.
- Consideration of a Resolution Establishing Roads Designated for Re-pavement Under Senate Bill 1: "Road Repair and Accountability Act."
- Presentation of the Communications Survey Results and Updates to the Communication Strategic Plan.
- Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission's Design Review for a Project at 315 Tamalpais Avenue.
- Presentation Regarding the Actuarial Valuation of Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) as of July 1, 2016 and Consideration of a Change in Actuarial Discount Range
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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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