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November 10, 2017
Open House on Sonoma/Napa Fires and Lessons Learned

Hosted by the Emergency Preparedness Commission, Mill Valley Fire Department, and Mill Valley Police Department

Thursday, November 16 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley

Join the Mill Valley Fire Department, Mill Valley Police Department, and the Emergency Planning Commission for a special community meeting to discuss lessons learned from the Sonoma and Napa. The meeting will also include a presentation on fire safety preparedness and tips for Mill Valley residents.  

RSVP by emailing ismillvalleyready@gmail.com
Southern Marin traffic discussed in IJ Forums show

In late October, The Marin IJ hosted a conversation at the Mill Valley Library focusing on potential solutions to Southern Marin's traffic woes. The discussion panelists included Mill Valley Councilmember John McCauley, also a member of the Southern Marin traffic task force; Bob Harrison of Tiburon, a longtime transportation consultant; and Susan Kirsch of Mill Valley. 

Neighborhood Leaders Meet with City Staff to Discuss Fire Safety, SLPs, and More  

The City of Mill Valley meets twice a year with the leaders of Mill Valley Neighborhood Associations and Homeowners Associations to foster a dialog with local groups, discuss upcoming projects and initiatives, and answer questions arising in the community. Neighborhood groups are an important part of our effort to keep Mill Valley residents informed and engaged with the news, events, and decision-making of the City.


City of Mill Valley to Host Housing Summit

Thursday, November 30, 2017
6:30 - 8:30pm
Mill Valley Community Center

Join us for a community discussion on how to maintain, enhance and create affordable housing for our local community and workforce.

For questions about the event contact Danielle Staude at dstaude@cityofmillvalley.org
Friends of Steps, Lanes, and Paths Start "Adopt a SLP" Program

The all-volunteer group Friends of the Steps, Lanes and Paths is kicking off a city-wide "Adopt-an-SLP" program for individuals, families, neighborhood groups, schools, book clubs, businesses, scouts or scout troops can formally Adopt and SLP. The Friends have also started a Second Saturday SLP Improvement Program beginning Saturday, November 11.

To learn more about the program click here
MillerFest Was a Success!

On Saturday, November 4th, hundreds of Mill Valley residents joined their neighbors, local merchants and City officials to celebrate the new Miller Avenue with a ribbon cutting ceremony, live performances, walking and bike tours, music and lots of fun for the whole family.

Click here to read more 

Be Kitchen Smart this Thanksgiving, Prevent Backups

Did You Know the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for plumbers? You can help prevent sewer back ups. Food scraps should go into your green bin to help stop plumbing back ups and the clogging of sewer lines. 

SHOULD IT GO DOWN THE DISPOSAL?
No Bones, Fruit pits, potato and onion skins, celery, pasta, egg shells and grease should go down the disposal.
 
Mill Valley Police Department Hosts Shared Resources Traffic Enforcement Operations Event 

Earlier this week, the Mill Valley Police Department is hosting a Shared resources Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in an effort to reduce vehicle code violations, and increase safety with the assistance and cooperation of our neighboring Southern Marin agencies. Participating agencies include Central Marin Police Department, Tiburon Police Department, and Mill Valley Police Department.

Click here to learn more
Marin Clean Highways Works with City of Mill Valley to Beautify Hamilton and Hwy 101 Intersection 

View the Completed Work:
Wednesday, November 15th, 12:00pm
Hamilton Dr and Frontage Rd

Spectacular visual changes are coming to the Mill Valley frontage road near the Hamilton Drive and Highway 101 intersection.  800-feet of the frontage road has already been cleared of weeds, and soon native plants will be installed along the fence line.
This beautification project is the result of the combined efforts of the nonprofit Marin Clean Highways; resident M.A. ReyBear ; Johnson's Tree and Garden; RHAA Landscape Architecture ; and the City of Mill Valley.

Bayfront Park Volunteer Clean Up Day 

Saturday, November, 11th - 9:00am - 11:00am
End of Sycamore Ave, next to the Middle School
Everyone is welcome! Tools provided!

The City of Mill Valley is launching our new monthly workdays starting this Saturday, November 11thcleaning up Bayfront Park. Bayfront Park, located at the end of Sycamore Drive just past Mill Valley Middle School, is one of the crown jewels of Mill Valley. This park area is used by kids and adults every day and includes soccer and baseball fields, a skatepark, a dog park and soon a brand-new boat dock. Since this area is one of the most visible spots in the City, we wanted to kick-off our volunteer program here. 

 
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Staged Reading:  Cookie's Turn by E. H. Benedict
 
Monday, November 13th
Mill Valley Public Library
Creekside Room - 7:00pm
 
A play about class, gender, inheritance and the election of 2016. 

Against the background of the November 2016 election, a sudden death in a small West Virginia town throws a wealthy family into conflict. A young woman from a hardscrabble background has married into the family and means to fight all-out for herself and her children when the patriarch's will becomes an issue.
 
Registration recommended. Click here to register.    
Fire In Marin Class  

Tuesday, November 14th
Mill Valley Community Center 
7:00-9:00 pm

Come learn why our communities are at great risk for a catastrophic fire and what you can do about it. Learn how to create and implement attractive landscaping that complies with your Fire Department's Defensible Space regulations. Class also covers how to make your home more fire resistant and what you need to know to be ready to evacuate if needed.

Pre-registration required, this class is expected to be full.
To register: Call (415) 269-6836 or email FireinMarin@comcast.net
Window on the Work: Shakespeare in Love adapted for the stage by Lee Hall  
 
Tuesday, November 14th
Mill Valley Public Library
Creekside Room - 7:30pm
 
Marin Theatre Company's artistic director Jasson Minadakis, who also is directing Shakespeare in Love, will be joined by artists from the show to talk about the production of the play.
 
The play: Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. That is, until he finds his muse - Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will's greatest admirer and will stop at nothing to appear in his next play. In a classic case of mistaken identity and backstage theatrics, Will's love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his first masterpiece. This charming adaptation of the Academy Award-winning screenplay features live musicians and thirteen of the Bay Area's favorite actors!

For adults and high school students only. No registration required.

Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mill Valley Community Center

Join us for this festive event and enjoy some unique holiday shopping. The fair features more than 55 new and returning artists selling their fine handmade arts and crafts. There is a wide variety of items to choose from including woodwork, jewelry, glasswork, ceramics, decorations, knitwear, fiber arts, plants and much more. Our beautiful venue and great southern Marin location, as well as ample parking will contribute to making this a great fair. 

For questions, please contact Patty McCulley at pmcculley@cityofmillvalley.org or call 415-383-1370.

Make It, Take It, Wrap It 

Saturday, December 9th, 2017 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mill Valley Community Center

Local artisans will instruct easy crafts for youth and adult to make and take home. The event features crafts to make and purchase, live music, photos with Santa, holiday dress-up with local theatre company, cookie decorating and more! Entry to the event is free to all, Craft prices vary, including free to $15 activities.

For more information contact:
Kathryn Yost, Arts Program Coordinator
kyost@cityofmillvalley.org
415-383-1370

 
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New Years Eve at the Center

Sunday, December 31st, 8:00pm - 1:00am
Mill Valley Community Center
Presented by Mill Valley Recreation and Piazza D'Angelo

Ring in 2018 with live music from opening act The Sonic Steps and our headlining act NOTORIOUS.
Enjoy complimentary champagne upon entry plus delicious appetizers throughout the night, no-host full bar, and festive party favors to heighten the mood during an exhilarating countdown to the New Year!

Doors open at 8 p.m and party goes until 1 a.m.

Tickets are available online
$60 Early Bird prior to 11/11/17
$70 Ticket Sales 11/12/17-12/30/17
$80 At Door Ticket Sales

REVIEWS

Planning Commission Meeting -  October 24, 2017

Planning Commission heard and continued an application for a new home at 7 Via Van Dyke.




Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - November 1, 2017
  • Held a joint session with the Arts Commission to discuss potential public locations for public art.
  • Approved Use Request for Old Mill Park on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 by Pacific Coast Trail Run for the Eldrith Gosney's Pure Ultra Trail Run
  • Approved Use Request of the Downtown Plaza on for Thursday, December 14, 2017 by Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church for a Holiday Peace Pop-Up
  • Reviewed Final Version of Community Needs Assessment Survey
  • Recommended Friends of the Skate Park Renovation Project Presentation to City Council for Review.



City Council Meeting -  November 6, 2017
  1. Adopted Resolution No. 17-61 authorizing a suspension of parking meter fees during the Holiday Season of November 24, 2017 to December 31, 2107
  2. Adopted Ordinance No. 1297 making Municipal Code amendments and environmental findings in support of the prohibition of Commercial Cannabis activity, use, cultivation, and deliveries, except as permitted by State law.
  3. Adopted revisions to the adopted 2015/2016 Fiscal Year Basic Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's report.
  4. Adopted Resolution No. 17-62 transferring certain streetlights from the City of Mill Valley to the Marin General Services Authority (MGSA) and delegating authority to the Public Works Director to transfer certain streetlights to MGSA on an ongoing basis.
  5. Adopted Resolution No. 17-63 authorizing the City Manager to approve a Budget Adjustment of $40,000 and execute a construction contract for the Police Carport Coverage Project.
  6. Adopted Resolution No. 17-64 authorizing the City Manager to approve a Budget Adjustment of $29,960 and sign a Consultant Services Contract for the design of the Summit Avenue Bridge Repairs.
  7.  Adopted Resolution No. 17-65 appointing Jackie La Lanne to serve on the Mill Valley Arts Commission.
  8. Adopted Resolution No. 17-66 adopting a mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact for the updated City of Mill Valley 2017 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and adopted Resolution No. 17-67 adopting the updated City of Mill Valley 2017 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan.
  9. Adopted Resolution No. 17-68 adopting the Uncontrolled Crosswalk Policy and Incorporating the Policy as an Appendix to the 2017 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan.

Planning Commission - November 14, 2017, 7:00pm

Planning Commission will have a Study Session to review language clarifications to various sections of the Zoning Ordinance.



City Council Meeting - November 20, 2017, 6:30pm
  • Communications Survey Results and Update on Communication Strategic Plan
  • Presentation of findings by the City Attorney regarding ownership of selected Steps, Lanes, and Paths.
  • Summary of Sonoma County Fire Damage Tour 
  • Policy discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units
  • Gardner Steps - Notice of Completion
  • Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for Upcoming SLP Projects
  • Presentation of Traffic Signal Timing
  • Fire Season Review

We welcome comments & suggestions:
Mill Valley City Hall: 26 Corte Madera Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
cityofmillvalley.org
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