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Fire Prevention and Preparedness Community Meeting
At their recent Community Meeting on Monday, March 25, 2019, the Mill Valley City Council and Fire Officials presented to an audience of over 350 community members the proposed Vegetation Management Ordinance, which would require eliminating most vegetation within 3 feet of homes/buildings, as well as an update on recent fire prevention and preparedness activities, evacuation plans, and emergency communications.
Learn more.
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Save the Date:
Important Events: Fire Prevention and Preparedness
Marin Wildfire Forum
Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 10 am-Noon
Embassy Suites, San Rafael
The Marin Wildfire Forum will look at prevention and preparedness through a countywide lens. Representatives from local government, fire agencies, land managers, emergency services, law enforcement, community leaders and wildfire experts will update residents on progress to date, work to come, and future needs.
Learn more.
Living with Fire: Mill Valley
Sunday, May 5, 2019 - 3-5 pm
Mill Valley Community Center
Learn about your community's hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Mill Valley Fire Department and FIRESafe MARIN.
Learn more and register.
Mill Valley Annual Fire Drill -
Alto Sutton, Horse Hill, Scott Valley and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 9 am-12 pm
Edna Maguire Elementary School - 80 Lomita Dr.
This annual drill will help residents prepare for an emergency, and assist first responders understand issues that may arise if such an evacuation became necessary due to a disaster, such as an earthquake or a wildland fire.
Learn more.
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Outgoing Mayor Moulton-Peters Passes Baton to New Mayor Jim Wickham
As has been the City of Mill Valley's longstanding tradition, the City Council has passed of the proverbial baton from the outgoing to the incoming Mayor. At their meeting on Monday, April 1, 2019, the City Council thanked outgoing Mayor Stephanie Moulton-Peters on her year of service and third term as Mayor, and elected Jim Wickham as Mayor and Sashi McEntee as Vice Mayor. Learn more.
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Neighborhood Association Leaders Meeting
Vice Mayor Sashi McEntee and Councilmember Stephanie Moulton-Peters, along with Fire, Police and City officials, met with leaders of the City's Neighborhood and Homeowner's Association on Tuesday, April 2 to discuss fire prevention and preparedness, as well as evacuations and emergency communications. The City holds regular Neighborhood Association meetings to engage community members in a conversation to find ways to work together in an active partnership.
Learn more.
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Notice of Vacancy
Mill Valley Arts Commission
The Mill Valley City Council is seeking to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission. The term will run from the date of appointment to February 28, 2021, where at that time the chosen applicant will be able to reapply for a new three year term. Learn more
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Flood Management and Drainage Master Plan and Task Force
At their meeting on Monday, March 18, the City Council received a presentation on the progress of the City's Flood Management and Drainage Master Plan and shared their support of the current direction and timeline for the project.
Learn more.
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Public Art in Mill Valley:
Art Benches arrive in Mill Valley for all to enjoy!
The City and its Arts Commission install 2 new artworks as part of the new Public Art Program, Art in Public Places. Art Benches are intended to provide a peaceful, aesthetically pleasing and restful place to enjoy the natural surroundings in Mill Valley. Artwork selected prioritizes beautiful organic design and benches made from environmentally sustainable and reclaimed materials.
Learn more.
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Mill Valley Arts Commission PaintBox - Call for Designs
The Mill Valley Arts Commission welcomes local artist to submit designs for murals on City Utility Boxes around town as part of our PaintBox Program.
The aim of this project is to highlight local artists within our community and, in doing so, brighten up the streets, beautifying utility boxes and deterring vandalism. Submission deadline is on or before Friday, April 12th. The first submission review will be held on March 26th. Learn more.
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Tam High Lacrosse Team Joins Volunteers at Bayfront Meadow
On Saturday March 23rd, volunteers of all ages gathered at the Bayfront Meadow to tackle the tall weeds that had grown after this winter's plentiful rain
Learn more.
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Mill Valley Recreation is HIRING
The City of Mill Valley's Recreation Department is now accepting applications for several part time positions: Preschool Aide, Kidzwatch Staff, Office Aides, Teen Program Aides, Facility Attendants, Field Monitors, Fitness Staff, Lifeguards and Swim instructors.
Job descriptions and applications for all these positions can be obtained by
clicking here.
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Mill Valley Police Department would like to remind residents to drive safely. Reminder:
Drivers are not allowed to use mobile phones for calling, nor reading or writing text messages while driving on a public road. Learn more.
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April is Earth Awareness Month!
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Mill Valley Recreation's
Spring & Summer Program Registration continues!
You can now register for all of the Mill Valley Recreation department has to offer for all ages....Spring & Summer programs - Enrichment, Camps, Swim Lessons, Art, Science, Dance, Technology and so much more.....don't miss out!
To download our guide or visit our online registration site
click here
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MVPD to Host Coffee with a Cop
Thursday, April 25
7:00 - 9:00 am
Peet's Coffee
88 Throckmorton Ave
Please join neighbors, recently appointed Police Chief Alan E. Piombo Jr., and members of the Mill Valley Police Department for coffee and conversation. Learn more.
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Poetry World Series
Friday, April 5th
7:00pm
Mill Valley Public Library
Batter up! This unlikely pairing of baseball and poetry showcases the poetry, wit, and smarts of Bay Area poets. Daniel Handler emcees.
Read poet bios and register here.
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Views & Voices: Immigration
Throughout April
Mill Valley Public Library
The Library is highlighting immigration during the month of April through multiple events as part of the Views & Voices program. Events include author talks, film screenings, book clubs, and special exhibits. See a schedule and register here.
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Spring Eggstravaganza
Bunny Breakfast & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13th
8:30am-12:00pm
Mill Valley Community Center
Have breakfast with Mr. E. Bunny, fun with bubbles, live music, face painting, crafts and jumpees; then hunt for eggs on our field! Learn more..
click here
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Spring Break Movies & More
April 8th - 12th
2:30pm
Mill Valley Public Library
Movies, Games, and Legos! All events start at 2:30pm in the Creekside Room. Free popcorn at the movies.
Learn more here.
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Mill Valley Job Fair
April 23, 2019
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto
The City of Mill Valley and the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Mill Valley Job Fair, the first MV-centric job fair in recent memory, at the Mill Valley Community Center.
We'll be working with an array of local agencies to reach out to a wide range of prospective employees.
Interested in having your business at our job fair? Click here.
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Mill Valley Volunteer Day
Saturday, April 27, 2019
10:00am-2:00pm
Mill Valley Downtown Plaza
Join the City of Mill Valley & local non-profits to learn about volunteer opportunities and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism Learn more....
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Mill Valley Senior Art Show
Now accepting artist applications
May 1-24, 2019
Mill Valley Community Center
To participate, artists must be 60 years or older and reside in Mill Valley or Southern Marin. Each may exhibit one piece. This is an open call and all pieces will be accepted for the exhibition, excluding pieces that do not meet the below requirements or include subject matter that is deemed inappropriate for public display. Application deadline is Friday, April 19th by 5pm. Learn more and download an artist application Click here.
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Mill Valley Age Friendly Fair
Friday, May 10, 2019
11:00am-2:00pm
Mill Valley Community Center
This Fair offers over 60 booths filled with resources from A to Z. Come and visit our vendors for information about retirement planning, health screening, smart phone, computer classes, travel possibilities, housing, nutrition and more.
Learn more about the event or how to become a vendor....
click here
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Planning Commission Meeting -
March 12, 2019
58 Hillcrest - Study Session for Design Review The application proposed to construct a new 3,890 square foot, three-story single-family home with a detached two-story accessory building comprised of a 624 square foot two-car garage and 569 square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on an undeveloped 22,734 square foot parcel. The Planning Commission provided feedback and direction to the applicant; the project will return to the Planning Commission for Design Review.
237-241 Summit Avenue - Design Review, Accessory Dwelling Unit and Tree Permit - Request to demolish three structures at 241 Summit and build a new 3,788 sq. ft., two-story home with a detached, two-story, 472 sq. ft. garage with a 640 sq. ft. This item was approved by the Planning Commission.
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City Council Meeting - March 18, 2019
The City Council:
- Received Updates and Presentations:
- Proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Mill Valley.
- Arts Commission Annual Report
- Community Center's Coffee Pop-Up Project
- Flood Management and Drainage Master Plan
- A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Perfect Mind Recreation Management Software to implement and migrate the City's Recreation Management Software System
- A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a Professional Services Agreement to Miller Pacific Engineering Group for the Community Center Settling Project in an amount not to exceed $29,500.
- Resolution making appointments to the City's Library Board of Trustees and the Arts Commission.
- Approved a budget adjustment for the Vegetation Management Program not to exceed $100,000 against Next Fiscal Year 2019/20 Municipal Services Tax Revenues.
- Continued the consideration of the City's Five-Year Pavement Management Program.
Watch the meeting.
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Planning Commission Meeting - March 26, 2019
6 Mirabel Avenue - Study Session for Design Review -
A Study Session for a Design Review proposal to demolish an existing 1,255 square foot dwelling and construct a 2,000 square foot single family house above a 586 square foot garage. The proposed house is to be finished in vertical western red cedar siding and off-white concrete.
The Planning Commission provided feedback to the applicant and directed that the project may proceed for final consideration by the Zoning Administrator subject to conditions and Planning Commission feedback.
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City Council Meeting - April 1, 2019
The City Council
- Received presentations and updates:
- Proclamation celebrating the Sixth Annual Volunteer Day in the City of Mill Valley on April 27, 2019.
- 2018 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
- Offered congratulations to Mayor Moulton-Peters on the completion of her term as Mayor
- Elected City Council Officers; Mayor and Vice Mayor
- Administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected Mayor Jim Wickham and Vice Mayor Sashi McEntee
- Continued the consideration of a Resolution delegating the City's representation to Marin Clean Energy to the City of Sausalito's representative.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - April 3, 2019
The Commission heard presentations on:
- Dog Park Agility Equipment Enhancement Eagle Scout Project
- Volunteer Program Updates
The Commission Approved Old Mill Park Use Requests for:
- 109th Annual Dipsea Race on Saturday, 6/9/19
- 50th Annual Double Dipsea on Saturday, 6/15/19
- Escape from Alcatraz Race on Saturday, 9/21/19
- Zero Breast Cancer Hike/Run on Saturday, 9/28/19
- Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival on Saturday & Sunday 9/16-9/17/19
The Commission Received Staff Reports on:
- Scott Highland Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Alternative Study
- Report to Council to Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Perfect Mind Recreation Software.
The Commission received department reports on the following:
The Commission held discussions and approved staff recommendations on the following:
- Mill Valley Skate Park Use, Signage and Municipal Code Amendment Recommendations
- Dog Control in Public Places
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Planning Commission Meeting - April 9, 2019
The following items are scheduled for the April 9, 2019 Planning Commission meeting:
- 550 Miller Avenue - Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Subdivision Map and Tree Permit - Applications to redevelop the 0.29-acre site with mixed uses. Three, two-story buildings are proposed containing 7 living units and a 981 sq. ft. commercial space that fronts on Miller Avenue. Two affordable housing units are proposed, consistent with the City's Affordable Housing Ordinance. Covered off-street parking for 11 cars is provided, with shared parking for 3 commercial spaces. A Tree Permit to remove 7 trees is proposed. The proposed project has been determined to be exempt from further environmental review under Section 15332 pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- 288 Edgewood Avenue - The Study Session application proposes to demolish two existing dwelling units totaling 2,273 square feet, and construct one new 3,662 square foot single family home and an attached 476 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit on the 17,037 square foot lot. The existing 521 square foot two-car garage would be retained on property located at 388 Edgewood.
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City Council Meeting - April 15, 2019
The City Council will:
- Receive an introduction to new City staff Derryck Jones, Building Inspector
Receive presentations and updates on:
- New MMWD rate and fee proposal
Consider
- A Resolution delegating the City's representation to Marin Clean Energy to the City of Sausalito's representative.
- Approval of a Municipal Code amendment regarding the City Manager's Purchasing Authority
- Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for Sanitary Sewer CCTV
- Accepting as complete the Skate Park Project
- Approving the First Amendment to Subdivision Improvement Agreement for 500 Miller Final Map
- Approval of the "Coffee Cart Pop-Up" Agreement
- Introduce Ordinance updating the Skate Park Regulations
Assign Council JPA Liaison Assignments
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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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