City of Mill Valley
City Council Backs Current Outdoor Biz Program Thru Oct. 31, Shifts to Seasonally Limited Version in 2023
“We are deliberating a program, not a continuing experiment,” McCauley said. My sense is that we give clear guidance that we wrap this thing up so we don’t hear from the Chamber every three weeks.” “You guys will make your own decisions in the future in terms of if you want to expand this.”
Read MoreFacing a Covid-Fueled Parking Deficit, Council Green Lights a Series of Rate Increases to Modernize and Increase Turnover
The council authorized the purchase of Automated License Plate Recognition system, which will allow the department to glean critical data around who parks where, why and when, and thus be able in the future to change certain parking designations in response to usage patterns.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 18
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Read MoreCity Council to Take Up Outdoor Business Program Again, Eyes Extension Through Oct. 31
City officials have sought a framework that limits outdoor use to June 1 to Oct. 31. The Mill Valley Chamber wholly supports the decision to extend the existing program through Oct. 31, 2022, to allow city officials runway to conduct a study that identifies longer term plans for outdoor use. The Chamber in no way presumes or pre-judges the outcome of such a study
Read MoreWith $75 Million in Federal Funds Coming to Marin, County Officials Are Thinking Big
In Marin, the county has committed to spending its first $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act money in six areas: $6.7 million on Project Homekey and homelessness services; $5 million on racial equity; $5 million to address climate change; $4 million on fire facilities; $2.3 million on COVID-19 economic impacts; and $2 million on public health and mental health services.
Read MoreHistorical Society’s ‘Walk Into History’ Returns, Digs Into Mt. Tam and Muir Woods Scenic Railway – May 29
MVHS officials say the planned ‘Walk Into History’ this year follows the route of the Mt. Tam and Muir Woods Scenic Railway (also called the Mountain Railway) from the Depot to the trailhead at the northern end of Blithedale Canyon.
Read MorePerforming Stars, Marin Housing Authority, Clean MV & Many More Team for Earth Day Cleanup in Marin City – April 22-23
A wide range of organizations are coming together to spearhead a Community Wide Clean Up in Marin City on Friday, April 22 (10am-8pm) and Saturday, April 23 (10am-3pm). Clean Mill Valley is joining Marin’s Performing Stars, the Marin Housing Authority (MHA), the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP), the Conservation Corps North Bay, along with a number of other local and county agencies and community partners.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 11
If you want to support this Enjoy Milll Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
Read MoreWe’re Baaaaack: A Blockbuster Memorial Day Weekend Returns with Parade, Pancakes, Carnival & Much More – May 27-30
The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade will be ‘LIVE’ on May 30th this year. The parade kicks off with the special Veterans Ceremony, which includes the student K-8 essay contest, “What does Memorial Day mean to me?” starting 9:45 at Lytton Square followed by the parade at 10:30.
Read MoreFaced With a Dearth of Candidates, City Skips June Council Election, Appoints Wickham, Burke and Perrey
Well, that was uneventful. The City of Mill Valley’s scheduled June 7th City Council election was canceled last week due to a lack of candidates for the three open positions on the five-member council. City officials estimated that scrapping the vote will save the city $45,000 in election expenses.
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