6:50 PM- Kathleen Gundry- Climate Action Committee

The public is welcome to address the Council at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than three minutes and should be respectful to the community.

Council committee liaison reports, questions and comments to staff; staff miscellaneous items.

Mayor's Proclamation Recognizing Nancy Altman for her hard work on the San Anselmo Beautification Committee.

The opportunity for public comment on consent agenda items will occur prior to Council discussion of the consent agenda. The Council may approve the entire consent agenda with one action. In the alternative, items on the consent agenda may be removed by any Council or staff member, for separate discussion and vote.

Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of April 11, 2023.

Approve the Revenue and Expenditure Reports, March 2023. 

Approve the monthly year-to-date Revenue and Expenditure Reports and corresponding activity for the period ending through March 31, 2023.

Approve the Financial Report on Recreation Fund- March 2023.

Approve the Financial Report. 

Approve the Quarterly Treasurer’s Investment Report, March 31, 2023

That the Town Council approve the Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2023.

Consideration of Special Event Application – Cedars of Marin Farm stand 2023.

Consider the Approval of the Special Event Application.

Consider extension for refreshing the The Cedars’ Art Installation on Magnolia Ave.

Consider the approval of the extension for refreshing the Cedar's Art Installation.

Adopt a Resolution in Recognition of National Small Business Week and San Anselmo’s Small Businesses and Proclaiming the Month of May as Small Business Month. The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061).

Approve the Purchase of a New Electric Riding Lawnmower.

That the Town Council authorize the Public Works Director to purchase a new Gravely Pro-Turn EV electric riding lawnmower in the amount of $28,790.00.

Adopt Ordinance Amending Amendments to the San Anselmo Municipal Code Section 10-3.607, Nonconforming uses and improvements, Section 10-4.206, Nonconforming Structures and Exceptions to standards, and add a Section 10-3.405, Minor Intrusions into Required Development Standards for Residential Properties Table 4B to allow the repair and/or replacement of foundations for legal nonconforming residential structures and find Adoption of the Ordinance and Policy Application memo is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the “common sense” exemption CEQA Guideline section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it will have a significant environmental effect. The project is also exempt from CEQA Guideline Section 15301 for minor alterations of existing residences involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that already in existence.

In general, the following procedural order applies to items of business:
•Presentation
•Town Council questions
•PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person
•Town Council discussion/action

Update on Preparation of Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS). The item is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it does not constitute a “project”.

In general, the following procedural order applies to Public Hearing Items:
•Presentation
•Town Council questions
•PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person
•Town Council discussion/action

Approve resolution Amending the Town’s Master Fee Schedule and finding the action statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines section 15273, because it involves approval of charges by the Town which the Town finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses.

That the Town Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the attached Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2023.

Adopt a Resolution Approving the Inclusionary Housing and Commercial Nexus Studies and Direct staff to bring back an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and Housing Impact Fee Ordinance for Consideration. The item is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it does not constitute a “project.

Introduction and first reading of an Amendment to the San Anselmo Municipal Code adding Chapter 9 “Gate Safeguards” to Title 9 “Building Regulations”. The proposed Ordinance Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) because it is not a “project’ under CEQA; CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption”, because the proposed Ordinance Amendment will not have a significant environmental effect; and CEQA Guidelines section 15307 and 15308 as an action taken by a regulatory agency to protect the environment.

Discussion re: Murals on Private Property in Town Commercial districts.  The Council’s discussion of the Town's murals is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (Cal.
Pub. Res. Code § 21065).

Discussion re: Murals on Private Property in Town Commercial districts.

Proposed 2023-25 Work Plan Priorities. Receiving the presentation on the Town’s Work Plan is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21065).

Provide input on Proposed 2023-25 Work Plan Priorities.

Consider to reappoint (1) one incumbent to the Climate Action Commission. The proposed decision is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant negative effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061).

Consider to reappoint incumbent.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Town Staff at email savila@townofsananselmo.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable accommodation to help insure accessibility to this meeting.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Town Council regarding any item on this agenda after the distribution of the original packet will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at Town Hall located at 525 San Anselmo Avenue.

Notice is hereby given that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. If any of these matters above are challenged in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at any public hearing described on this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, this Council meeting. Judicial review of an administrative decision of the Town Council must be filed with the Court not later than the 90th day following the date of the Council’s decision (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6) Any item not under discussion before 10:00 p.m. may be continued to the next regular meeting. Next regular meeting is May 9, 2023.

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Town Council     
Steve Burdo, Mayor
Eileen Burke, Vice Mayor
Brian Colbert, Councilmember                  
Alexis Fineman, Councilmember
Tarrell Kullaway, Councilmember

Staff
David Donery, Town Manager

Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager / Town Librarian

Megan Holt Acevedo, Town Attorney

Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Planning Director
Sean Condry, Public Works Director
Dannielle Mauk, Community Services Director
Mike Norton, Chief of Police
Jason Weber, Fire Chief    

Declaration of Posting

This Notice is posted in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a) or §54956. Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the Town of San Anselmo website. Under penalty of perjury, this Agenda was posted to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.