Posts Tagged ‘City Council’
Planning Commission Approves Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building and Makes a Compelling Case for More Vibrancy and Less Car Dependency
“This is a challenging place to try to get anything approved,” Commissioner Greg Hildebrand said. “It’s a lot of the same issues: noise, privacy, parking. If this doesn’t move forward, it could sit empty for five years.” “This is going to bring more people downtown, and it will help the businesses around it.”
Read MoreMarin County Officials Unveil Online Database and Map of Public Art Throughout Marin!
“The program is designed to bring the power and delight of art into our everyday experiences of our natural environment through the transformation of ordinary objects, so this new art map is a great tool for us,” she said.
Read MoreAs Planning Commission Considers Proposed ‘Treehouse’ Arts & Culture-Oriented Club That Seeks to Re-Envision the Historic Bank of America Building, MV Chamber Weighs In
The founders of the popular Marine Layer clothing brand initially saw the building as a possible retail concept, but pivoted after learning of the significant aforementioned obstacles they saw as untenable. Instead, they chose a concept that has garnered excitement in cities and towns across the U.S. that look to create gathering spaces for communities wanting reconnection after the years of pandemic disruption. A “recurring revenue” model is important for a very large space with little curb appeal.
Read MoreFront Porch’s Home Match Program, With Direct Support from the Community Housing Foundation of Mill Valley, Continues to Benefit Homeowners with Underutilized Housing and Those Seeking Housing
“We made the first three matches of the pilot between June 30th and September 15th, and we’ve now allocated all of the dollars for the first round of funding ($50,000 over 2 years),” Barnesmoore says. “Per our eligibility requirements, all three participants make 60% of AMI or less and work in the City of Mill Valley.
Read MoreMarin County DPW Hosts Community Forum on Ways to Improve Safety at Four Corners Intersection of Panoramic Hwy., Sequoia Valley Road and Muir Woods Road – Oct. 30, 6pm via Zoom
The short-term concept was to redesign the existing lane layout approaching and through the intersection, which could be accomplished with repainting lane lines and improving signage. The long-term alternative would replace the intersection with a roundabout. In addition to needing funding for construction, implementation of a roundabout would involve extensive engineering and design work, community outreach, and coordination with surrounding landowners.
Read MoreNewsom Backs Bills to Increase California Housing Production, Allow ADU Sales and Bolster Tenant Protections
“Streamlining housing development is important to cut down costs and to deliver the housing that we desperately need now,” Muhammad Alameldin of the Terner Center said.
Read MoreJoin an Evening of Unity & Solidarity for Israel Outside Mill Valley City Hall on Tuesday, October 17th, 5:30pm
Join for an evening of Unity & Solidarity as we unite for Israel outside Mill Valley City Hall on Tuesday, October 17th.
Read MoreNew Mayor Urban Carmel Takes the Gavel With a Dazzling, Inspiring Speech About the Power of Community Service and Creative Might
“Whatever it is, there is a group of people who will put their time and their talent into making it happen,” Carmel said. “And that is incredibly inspiring. How can you not want to be part of public service when you’ve got a community that’s so committed to making this town better and that’s because people love this town.”
Read MoreMill Valley Seniors for Peace Host a Climate Emergency Demonstration at Camino Alto & Miller – Nov. 3, 4-5pm
This event is part of a Global Weekend of Climate Action. All around the world, people will come together to power up the global renewable energy revolution.
Read MoreBy Choosing to Realign From Primary to 2024 General Election, Councilmembers Garner Term Extensions
The decision creates an eight-month term extension for Carmel, who was elected for a four-year term in March 2020, and Councilmember Caroline Joachim, elected to a one-year short-term seat in March of this year. Joachim succeeded Sashi Sabaratnam, who resigned to move out of the city.
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