| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Interview Alison Donnally for appointment to the Marin County Commission on Aging to fill the remainder of a vacant Corte Madera representative term, expiring June 30, 2029.
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Approved 5-0; Alison Donnally appointed |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Receive update from Steven Torrence, Marin County Director of Emergency Management, on countywide emergency preparedness, AlertMarin, the updated Emergency Operations Plan, and coordination with the Town on flood prepare
source |
No formal action taken; Council thanked presenter |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt resolution approving a legal services engagement agreement with A.W. Blan Workplace Legal Services to conduct an independent fact-finding investigation, and grant a limited waiver of Brown Act confidentiality provi
source |
Approved as amended 3-0-1-1 (Ayes: Beckman, Casissa, Thomas; Abstain: Andrews; R |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Approve temporary sign permit for Spark Foundation's 'Spark in the Park' festival, and minutes of the September 1, 2026 closed session and regular meeting.
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Approved 5-0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt Ordinance No. 1060 repealing and replacing Chapter 5.06 of the Municipal Code to end the sale of tobacco and nicotine products by businesses in Corte Madera, with existing licensed retailers able to continue sales
split vote
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Adopted 3-2 (Opposed: Andrews and Thomas) |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Approve the Town's response to the Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report dated June 15, 2026 regarding MCE (Marin Clean Energy) governance missteps; response required by September 16, 2026.
split vote
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Approved 3-1-1 (Opposed: Ravasio; Andrews absent) |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Introduce an ordinance amending Titles 12 (Streets and Sidewalks) and 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code for the Commercial Code Modernization Project, and adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to establish
source |
Ordinance introduced and Resolution No. 41/2026 adopted, 4-0-1 (Andrews absent) |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Receive presentation of the Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 from Committee Chair Christopher McBride. Continued from 9/1/26 meeting.
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Continued to next regular meeting; Chair McBride was not present when item was c |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Consider proposed amendments to the Town Council Rules of Procedure, including updates to standing advisory bodies list, public comment provisions, closed-session recordkeeping, Councilmember reporting requirements, and
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No formal vote; Council directed staff to incorporate requested revisions (inclu |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Review and provide direction on the draft agenda for the next Town Council meeting.
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No additions requested; no public comments received |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourned at approximately 10:48 PM |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Present a commendation recognizing Twin Cities Community Preschool's 80th anniversary and contributions to early childhood education in Corte Madera and Southern Marin.
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Approved 5-0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Receive the Committee's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on sales tax revenue use, presented by Chair Christopher McBride.
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Accepted 5-0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Approve consent items: adopt Ordinance No. 1061 (Commercial Code Modernization); move Nov 3 Council meeting to Nov 2; authorize purchase of a 2025 Case 580 SV Backhoe up to $155,000; approve Sept 15, 2026 meeting minutes
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Approved 5-0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
125 Baltimore Avenue (APN 024-096-07) 📍 — Change the property's General Plan land use designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, and rezone from R-1 Medium-Density Residential to R-2 Low-Density Multiple Dwelling, bringing the existi
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Resolution No. 42/2026 adopted and zoning ordinance introduced, 5-0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Old Corte Madera Square 📍 — Adopt Resolution No. 43/2026 establishing new parking time restrictions in Old Corte Madera Square and introduce an ordinance amending Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) for consistency with State law, based on a parking st
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Resolution No. 43/2026 adopted and ordinance introduced, 5-0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Menke Park 📍 — Authorize the Public Works Director to execute and purchase holiday lighting for Menke Park; options included temporary pavilion/wreath lighting (~$2,000) or permanent palm tree lighting ($17,500-$25,000).
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No formal vote; Council directed staff to pursue lower-cost temporary lighting a |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Second reading and adoption of Resolution No. 44/2026, rescinding Resolution No. 54/2023 and approving amended Town Council Rules of Procedure dated October 6, 2026, covering advisory bodies, public comment procedures, a
split vote
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Resolution No. 44/2026 adopted 4-1 (Andrews opposed) |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Establish a Senior Management Analyst classification within the Town Manager's Office and set a salary range of $10,258 to $12,468 per month; two-meeting process per Council Policy.
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Council directed staff to proceed with recruitment, 5-0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Form and appoint a Council Ad Hoc Committee to assist staff and recruiter with the Town Manager recruitment process.
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Mayor appointed the Mayor and Vice Mayor (by office) to the committee; no formal |
| Oct 30, 2026 Town Council |
Review draft agenda for the October 20, 2026 meeting and provide direction to staff.
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No additions requested |
| Oct 30, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Approve Consent Calendar Items 4.A through 4.D: adopting Ordinance No. 50 amending Title 21 of the CMMC (repealing 21.04.050 and 21.32.040, amending 21.40.040), adopting Resolution No. 06/2026 establishing posting locati
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Approved 4-0-1 (Andrews absent) |
| Oct 30, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Discussion of items for the next board meeting agenda.
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No comments from Board or public |
| Oct 30, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Meeting adjourned to next regular meeting on October 6, 2026.
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Adjourned at 10:56 PM |
| Oct 27, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Grant REC Inc. temporary status as a Corte Madera Town Civic Organization to support immediate continuation of adult developmental disabilities programming while the Town evaluates long-term administration options.
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Approved 4-0-1 (Zmak abstaining); motion by Stoliar, seconded by Khanderia |
| Oct 27, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Consent calendar item approving minutes of the July 27, 2026 Commission special meeting.
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Approved 4-0-1 (Zmak); motion by Stoliar, seconded by Khanderia |
| Oct 27, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Review results of the Community Outdoor Fitness Equipment Survey, which received 172 responses on interest, preferred equipment, locations, and supporting amenities.
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Commission directed staff to include community outdoor fitness equipment in the |
| Oct 23, 2026 Town Council |
800 Corte Madera Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 📍 — Applicant Victor Chiang, Trustee of the Corte Madera Property Trust, sought an SB9 Urban Lot Split and a related SB9 Two-Unit Development on the property, including a new driveway using a portion of the unimproved 'Alta
source |
Town Manager Adam Wolff's March 27, 2026 review of the record reversed the seque |
| Oct 21, 2026 Town Council |
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the proposed Public Art Policy on May 18, 2026, and recommended it to the Town Council for adoption.
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Approved by Commission, recommended to Council |
| Oct 17, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Approve the minutes of the August 19, 2026 Climate Action Committee meeting as written.
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Approved 5-0 (Ayes: Burtis, Lang, Simon, D'Alexander, Muller; Noes: None; Absent |
| Oct 16, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Approve the minutes of the June 17, 2026 Climate Action Committee meeting as written.
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Approved 3-0; AYES: Burtis, Lang, Simon; ABSTAIN: D'Alexander, Muller |
| Oct 16, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Chair Burtis stepped aside after two years; nominated Committee Member D'Alexander as Chair and Committee Member Lang to continue as Vice Chair.
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Approved unanimously 5-0; AYES: Burtis, D'Alexander, Muller, Lang, Simon |
| Oct 16, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Staff update on fleet electrification planning (funded via MTC, prepared by Optony), public EV charging efforts, and countywide coordination through the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership; discussion of prioritizing ch
source |
No formal vote; Committee supported offering Town-owned sites to third parties f |
| Oct 16, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Discussed dissolving the existing landscaping, waste, electrification, and tree planting subcommittees and establishing new ones with defined goals and endpoints.
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Committee supported dissolving current subcommittees and revisiting priorities a |
| Oct 16, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Presented a revised one-page role description and online application form for the Student Ambassador Program, with an application deadline of September 20, 2026 and rolling acceptance thereafter.
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Committee supported moving forward with recruitment, including summer virtual ou |
| Oct 16, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Reviewed the Fourth of July tabling event results and discussed future outreach opportunities including Oktoberfest, Sunday concerts, and the Eco-Friendly Garden Tour; noted the September Lions Club Car Show was cancelle
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Members agreed to revisit outreach opportunities at a future meeting |
| Oct 16, 2026 Town Council |
125 Baltimore Avenue (APN 024-096-07) 📍 — Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1062 changing the zoning classification of 125 Baltimore Avenue from R-1 Medium-Density Residential to R-2 Low-Density Multiple Dwelling, to bring an existing legal nonconform
source |
On October 6, 2026, the Town Council adopted the companion General Plan Amendmen |
| Oct 16, 2026 Town Council |
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1063 amending Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Municipal Code for consistency with state law, including implementation of the Intersection Daylighting Law (AB 413), whic
source |
Introduced by the Town Council on October 6, 2026 by a 5-0 vote; no public comme |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
During open forum, a resident raised concerns about flood defense governance and communication, and another resident reported an inability to find sandbags before a high-tide event; no Board action was taken.
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No action; informational |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Board considered approval of the June 8, 2026 action minutes.
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Approved without changes |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Board discussed the communications playbook, sandbag station operations, corporation yard flood mitigation, flood preparedness fair planning, and a proposed voluntary flood response team.
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Discussion only; no formal vote |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Board discussed the Marina Village berm survey, FEMA funding prospects for home raising, the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan, and Marin County's new AECOM-based climate coordination structure.
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Discussion only; no formal vote |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Marina Village 📍 — Town accepted a $105,000 grant from the Marin Community Foundation's Sea Level Rise Small Grants pilot program to fund preliminary engineering (survey, environmental constraints memo, geotechnical evaluation, concepts/ba
split vote
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Grant awarded and accepted; design estimated at $1.5-1.8 million, construction r |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Board reviewed project updates (Marina Village berm drone survey timeline, storm drain pump station controller installation, Shorebird Marsh pump station design) and set future agenda items including identifying vests/na
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Discussion only; items referred to future agendas |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Ad hoc subcommittee (Board Members Wolfers and Bell, with Vice Chair Itagaki pending confirmation) reports on planning a free community flood preparedness fair with educational booths, panels, and vendors selling flood-p
source |
Subcommittee formed by consensus (June 8 meeting): Board Members Wolfers and Bel |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Marina Village neighborhood (Harbor, Channel, Echo, Yolo), Corte Madera 📍 — Marin Community Foundation has awarded the Town a grant (Town had submitted a pre-application for $150,000–$250,000) to help initiate the Marina Village flood berm fortification and raising project and position it for ad
source |
Grant awarded to the Town, per agenda item title. |
| Oct 9, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Staghound Passage (south end), Mariner Cove, Corte Madera 📍 — Ongoing storm drain surcharging on south Staghound Passage caused by differential subsidence creating a low point where sediment collects and blocks pipes; no nearby alternative system exists to redirect flow.
source |
No action taken; system was cleared this year and resumed functioning, but issue |
| Sep 30, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Following the departure of longtime recreation coordinator Aaron Dugan (about 1.5 weeks prior), all adult programming for people with developmental disabilities—including the Champion Lions Club, Third Friday dances, Fou
source |
Commission voted to grant Rec Inc. temporary 'town civic organization' status, a |
| Sep 30, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Town Park (proposed location) 📍 — Staff presented results of a community survey (187 responses, opened Aug. 17) gauging interest in adding outdoor fitness equipment, likely at Town Park, including desired features (shade, walking path connections, free f
source |
No vote taken; commission agreed the survey showed a clear signal (79% strongly |
| Sep 30, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Eastfield 📍 — Update on Eastfield synthetic/turf field project nearing acceptance after the maintenance period; contractor has been working weekly with the town to meet 'satisfactory turf' standards (healthy, weed-free, evenly colored
source |
A walkthrough was scheduled for that Thursday; if successful, the perimeter fenc |
| Sep 30, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Town Park 📍 — Update on new playground installation, delayed due to shipping issues (net spinner equipment rerouted due to Pacific hurricanes); turtle and dolphin play sculptures preserved and relocated near the childcare center.
source |
Installation expected complete by October 12; a ribbon-cutting/opening event ten |
| Sep 30, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Mankey Park 📍 — Mankey Park held its reopening event last week with ice cream and live music, drawing about 250 attendees; first activity held there since renovation.
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Park is open to the public; future programming to be planned. Commissioners repo |
| Sep 30, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Update on the town's new intergenerational center project; Tim is now the project manager. Construction is delayed (timeline unclear pending a 9am meeting); furniture, finishes, and wallpaper selections ongoing. A new re
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No formal action; staff to report further updates as timeline clarifies. |
| Sep 30, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Approve minutes of the July 27th special commission meeting.
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Approved unanimously (Hoskins yes, Stolier yes, Zmack absent, Condria yes, Miles |
| Sep 30, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Menke Park 📍 — Relayed report noted public concern that some trees removed during Menke Park work were not replaced, with recommendation to let newly planted trees mature; also discussed future smaller-scale event programming at the pa
source |
No vote; informational report only. |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Staff and commissioners publicly thanked outgoing Commissioner Tim Ross for his four years of service, citing his community involvement, and presented him with a gift card.
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Ceremonial recognition completed; Ross thanked the commission and expressed hope |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Staff presented the annual proclamation declaring July as Parks Make Life Better month, including a slideshow of past-year program photos and an award-winning ski camp photo that placed second statewide.
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Presentation received, no vote required. |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Annual election of Chair and Vice Chair for a 12-month term via nomination and roll call vote.
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Alden Miles elected Chair (4-0); Nakita/Nikita elected Vice Chair (4-0). |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Approval of the minutes from the May 18 special commission meeting.
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Approved 4-0 |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Staff presented a draft community survey to gauge interest in outdoor fitness equipment, part of the Strategic Plan/Work Plan items (along with bocce courts, dog park connections, and picnic table replacements). Commissi
source |
No vote; feedback incorporated for revision. Staff to bring results to a future |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Open public comment on non-agenda items and on the fitness survey item.
source |
No public comments received online, in person, or via email at either opportunit |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Staff recapped the July 4th celebration, noting early crowds, a medical emergency (a man suffered a heart attac and was revived twice by Central Marin Fire before recovering), two overflowing fountains at the community c
source |
Staff will meet with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss adjustments for next yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Announcement that the fall activity guide is now available, with registration opening August 3rd; praised staff member Sydney Place for in-house design work on the cover.
source |
Informational only. |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
East Ballfield / Tam Park / Menke Park / Cloverdale Multi-Generational Center 📍 — Staff provided timeline updates: East Ballfield opening September 15 (after turf establishment delays); Tam Park construction to begin August 10, complete by September 15; Menke Park opening September 14 with a grand ope
split vote
source |
Informational; commissioners suggested combining September 14-15 openings into a |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Menke Park 📍 — Commissioners raised concerns about what Menke Park will be used for going forward, noting positive feedback on the new fencing (which prevents kids from running into the street) but questioning whether the park will oth
source |
No formal action; commissioners suggested a future agenda item to brainstorm com |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Best Western Hotel site 📍 — A commissioner raised concern that the Best Western hotel is being replaced with an Alzheimer's/memory care facility, which will eliminate transient visitor traffic that previously supported local sales tax revenue (abou
source |
No action; staff noted the Community Development Director is already tracking th |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Commissioner Patty reported on the June 2 and June 16 City Council meetings and the Sales Tax Oversight Committee meeting (6/24), noting sales tax revenue projections down $961,000 for 2025-26 (about $1.7 million below o
source |
Informational report; no vote. |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Piper Park / new venue 📍 — Staff reported strong success of the summer concert series drawing 500-600 attendees per event at the new location, with positive feedback about restrooms and green space, though some nearby businesses have felt impacted
source |
Informational; ongoing coordination with Community Foundation on future steps. |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
With the commission reduced from seven to five members, two subcommittee slots for September and November meetings needed volunteers.
source |
Commissioners volunteered: one took September, another took November. |
| Sep 24, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission |
Staff proposed removing the commission reorganization item from the August 24 agenda (already completed) and adding the sports/fitness survey results discussion to the September agenda; commissioners also discussed addin
source |
Agreed to adjust agenda accordingly; Menke Park discussion tentatively planned f |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order, roll call was taken, and a meeting conduct statement regarding discriminatory or disruptive conduct was read.
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Completed; all Councilmembers present |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Members of the public were given two minutes each to speak on items not on the agenda.
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Public comment period opened and closed; comments received from Brenda Brown, Bo |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Council considered approval of routine items including a Conflict-of-Interest Code resolution, Quarterly Investment Report, Disbursements for July 2026, temporary signage resolutions for Oktoberfest and the Menke Park re
source |
Approved as the balance of the Consent Calendar after items 4.F, 4.H, and 4.I we |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
240 Tamal Vista Boulevard 📍 — Authorize the Public Works Director to issue a permit for grading and drainage at the property.
source |
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Approve minutes of the August 4, August 11, and August 20, 2026 Town Council Closed Session Special Meetings.
source |
Approved 5-0 (M/S/C Andrews/Beckman) |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 5.06 of the Municipal Code to end the sale of tobacco and nicotine products by businesses in Corte Madera, repealing Chapter 5.07 upon the operative date, with a tra
split vote
source |
Version 1B introduced, approved 3-2 (M/S/C Beckman/Ravasio; Opposed: Andrews and |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Receive presentation of the Committee's Annual Report from Committee Chair Christopher McBride.
source |
Continued to the next regular meeting because the Committee Chair was not in att |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Consider AI-based traffic signal optimization technology, including potential operational and safety benefits, implementation and licensing costs, and results of analysis at two Town intersections; staff also evaluating
source |
Council concurred with staff's recommendation not to pursue implementation at th |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt Resolution No. 36/2026 approving an 8% adjustment to the Associate Civil Engineer classification salary range, increasing the top step from $11,565 to $12,489 per month, to improve market competitiveness for recrui
source |
Approved 5-0 (M/S/C Casissa/Andrews) |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt Resolution No. 35/2026 approving a new 15-year Franchise Agreement between the Town and Mill Valley Refuse Service for solid waste collection services from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2041, including updat
source |
Approved 5-0 (M/S/C Ravasio/Andrews) |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt Resolution No. 37/2026 approving the Second Amendment to Adam Wolff's Town Manager Employment Agreement, providing nine months of severance upon termination without cause, continuation of health benefits for up to
source |
Approved 4-0-1 (M/S/C Casissa/Andrews; Abstain: Beckman); Mayor Thomas later cla |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt Resolution No. 38/2026 accepting Adam Wolff's resignation as Town Manager effective per the December 7, 2022 Employment Agreement, appointing Adam Politzer as Interim Town Manager effective September 23, 2026, and
split vote
source |
Approved 4-1 (M/S/C Casissa/Andrews; Opposed: Beckman) |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt Resolution No. 39/2026 approving a legal services engagement agreement with A.W. Blan Workplace Legal Services to conduct an independent fact-finding investigation, and a limited waiver of Brown Act confidentiality
split vote
source |
Item continued to the next regular meeting after a motion to extend the meeting |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Standing item for Town Manager and Council reports.
source |
Continued to the next regular meeting due to meeting time limit; no reports give |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Review draft agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting (August 18 meeting had been cancelled).
source |
Continued to the next regular meeting due to meeting time limit; no action taken |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Adjourn the meeting.
source |
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. after the motion to further extend the meeting f |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session discussion regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), 1 case. Town Attorney Pio Roda clarified this item concerned a code enforcement matter unrelated to employme
source |
No reportable action from Closed Session |
| Sep 21, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session performance evaluation of the Town Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
source |
No reportable action from Closed Session; Council provided direction to staff, f |
| Sep 21, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Approve response to Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report on service optimization, and authorize District Manager to execute Notice of Completion for Cat 5 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase II.
source |
Approved 4-0-1 (Ravasio absent) |
| Sep 21, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Introduce an ordinance repealing Chapter 21.04.050 and amending Chapter 21.40.040 of the Corte Madera Municipal Code to update official posting locations, remove a duplicate provision on sewer user unit assignment, elimi
source |
Approved 4-0-1 (Ravasio absent) |
| Sep 21, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Appoint a Board representative and alternate to serve on the Consolidation Committee formed under Resolution No. 03/2026, and authorize the District Manager to sign the Marin LAFCo Cost Sharing Agreement to fund an RFP f
against staff rec
source |
Approved 4-0-1 (Ravasio absent); Board Member Eli Beckman appointed as represent |
| Sep 21, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Approval of Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board Regular Meeting.
source |
Approved 4-0 (M/S/C Ravasio/Casissa) |
| Sep 21, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Discussion and possible action to appoint a Board Member to serve on the Consolidation Committee formed via Resolution No. 03/2026, and to authorize the District Manager to sign the Marin LAFCo Cost Sharing Agreement.
source |
Continued to the next regular meeting (September 1, 2026) so Board Member Beckma |
| Sep 21, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Discussion of items for the next Board meeting's agenda.
source |
No comments from Board or public; no changes noted. |
| Sep 21, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Meeting adjourned to next regular meeting on September 1, 2026.
source |
Adjourned at 10:16 PM |
| Sep 18, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Approve minutes from the last meeting
source |
Approved by voice vote |
| Sep 18, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Chair introduced three new student ambassadors (Ana from Redwood High, Owen Woo from Marin Catholic, and Maxim Kulitz) who will attend meetings, share information with schools, and volunteer at events.
source |
Program launched; ambassadors introduced themselves |
| Sep 18, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Corte Madera Fire Station 📍 — Subcommittee is coordinating with Fire Chief and Riparia Marin on landscaping plans for the fire station; meeting scheduled for September 30th to review materials and develop work plan.
source |
Meeting scheduled; no vote taken |
| Sep 18, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Subcommittee drafted messaging about upcoming Bay Area Air Quality Management District ruling restricting gas water/space heater replacements to zero-NOx (electric heat pump) options. Plan to finalize messaging once ruli
source |
No formal vote; plan to act quickly once ruling passes |
| Sep 18, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Mariner Green / Village Green HOAs, East Corte Madera 📍 — Subcommittee is pursuing outreach to homeowners associations in high-density neighborhoods (starting with Mariner Green) to explore community EV chargers rather than individual installations, after prior contact informat
source |
No formal action; committee member offered to help make introductions to HOA con |
| Sep 18, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Menke Park 📍 — Committee will share a 10x10 ft tabling space with Riparia Marin at Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 10th from noon to 5pm, using a spinning wheel trivia game and shared messaging on water-friendly, pollinator-friendly l
source |
Plan confirmed; volunteer shifts being organized |
| Sep 18, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Cove School 📍 — Update on county winter storm preparedness plans presented at prior Town Council meeting by Steven Torrance (Office of Emergency Management); announcement of a Flood Preparedness Fair on Saturday, October 24th, 11am-3pm
source |
Informational only, no action taken |
| Sep 18, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Suggested agenda item to review annual climate metrics/scorecard (building permits, electrification data, etc.) once Phoebe compiles the numbers.
source |
Added as a suggested future agenda item, no vote |
| Sep 17, 2026 Town Council |
Interview and consideration of Allison Donnelly as applicant for the Commission on Aging
source |
Approved 5-0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt resolution approving legal services agreement with AW Bland Workplace Legal Services to conduct independent investigation into alleged Brown Act violations and improper use of public resources by a council member,
split vote
source |
Approved 3-1 with 1 abstention (Council Member Ravasio recused, Andrews abstaine |
| Sep 17, 2026 Town Council |
Second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance 1060 to phase out sale of all tobacco and nicotine products in Corte Madera, effective February 1, 2027, following earlier Ordinance 1059 (effective Sept 1, 2026) banning
split vote
source |
Approved 3-2 (Beckman, Ravasio, Casissa yes; Andrews and Thomas no) |
| Sep 17, 2026 Town Council |
Council considered staff's draft response to civil grand jury recommendations regarding MCE board representation, including recommendation to send financially/energy-expert delegates.
split vote
source |
Approved 3-1 (Ravasio voted no) |
| Sep 17, 2026 Town Council |
Various commercial districts; specific rezoning at 2 Tamalpais Drive 📍 — Introduce ordinance amending zoning code for commercial districts to update permitted uses, allow outdoor dining/fitness/display, establish micro-business (food truck) regulations at Menke Park, Town Park, and San Clemen
split vote
source |
Ordinance introduced and Resolution 41-2026 adopted, 4-0 (Andrews absent) |
| Sep 17, 2026 Town Council |
Direction to staff on proposed amendments to Rules of Procedure including close session recordkeeping/minutes, posting locations, addressing council as a whole, council member reports on attended meetings, and rule on en
source |
Direction given to staff to bring back formal resolution at next meeting, includ |
| Sep 17, 2026 Town Council |
Discussion of Ross Valley Sanitary District interceptor infrastructure under proposed Oak Hill apartment project, and concerns about potential merger of three sanitation districts; request to consider hiring a financial
source |
No formal vote; direction noted that staff (Chris Good/Chris Pock) has already d |
| Sep 12, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Appoint a Board member to serve on a Consolidation Committee formed under Resolution No. 03/2026 and authorize the District Manager to sign the Marin LAFCo Cost Sharing Agreement to fund a feasibility study on possible s
source |
Item continued to the next regular meeting because Board Member Beckman, the Dis |
| Sep 12, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Appoint a Board representative and alternate to the Consolidation Committee and authorize the District Manager to sign the Marin LAFCo Cost Sharing Agreement, allowing LAFCo to issue an RFP for a consultant to study the
source |
Approved 4-0-1 (Ravasio absent); Board Member Eli Beckman appointed as District |
| Sep 12, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Introduce an ordinance repealing Chapter 21.04.050 and amending Chapter 21.40.040 regarding posting locations and sewer user unit assignment methodology, including application to assisted living facilities and future hou
source |
Approved 4-0-1 (Ravasio absent) to introduce the ordinance. |
| Sep 12, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Approve the District's response to a Marin County Civil Grand Jury report on optimizing essential services, and authorize the District Manager to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Cat 5 Sewer Rehabilita
source |
Approved 4-0 as part of consent calendar. |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Christine O'Rourke of the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership presented Corte Madera's 2024 communitywide greenhouse gas inventory, reporting emissions 34% below 1990 levels versus a 24% countywide average reduction, wi
source |
Discussed; no action taken (informational item). No public comment received. |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Coordinator Goulden reported that the fleet electrification plan is complete, with additional chargers expected at the Corporation Yard; discussed acquisition of the North Menke Park lot for potential charging, vehicle-m
source |
Discussed; no action taken. No public comment received. |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Central Marin Fire Headquarters; Bayside Trail Park 📍 — Committee discussed priority focus areas (youth outreach, tree planting/landscaping, EV charging for multifamily/HOAs, waste education, heat pump communications, vehicle miles traveled) and created three ad hoc subcommit
source |
Ad hoc subcommittees formed as described; no formal vote recorded. |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Coordinator Goulden reviewed past, current, and potential outreach events (Farmers Market, Repair Fair, Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, Summer Concert Series, movie nights, Fourth of July, Lions Club Car Show, Oktoberfest) and
source |
Members agreed to participate in the Repair Fair and Oktoberfest if accepted by |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Chair D'Alexander reported finalizing the program's role description, launching an online application, and beginning outreach via the Town newsletter and Nextdoor; two applications received from students at Redwood High
source |
Discussed; no action taken. No public comment received. |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Approve the minutes of the July 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee meeting.
source |
Approved 5-0 (Ayes: Burtis, Lang, Simon, D'Alexander, Muller; Noes: None; Absent |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Christine O'Rourke, Sustainability Coordinator for the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership, presented Corte Madera's 2024 community greenhouse gas inventory, reporting communitywide emissions 34% below 1990 levels (vs.
source |
Presented and discussed by the Committee; no formal action taken. No public comm |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Coordinator Goulden provided a mid-year update covering completed fleet electrification planning, upcoming Corporation Yard chargers, potential acquisition of the North Menke Park lot, vehicle-miles-traveled reduction ef
source |
Update presented; no formal action taken. No public comment received. |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Committee discussed priority focus areas including youth outreach, tree planting/landscaping, EV charging access for multifamily properties and HOAs, waste education, heat pump communications, and vehicle miles traveled,
source |
Committee created three ad hoc subcommittees: a landscaping subcommittee focused |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Committee reviewed past, current, and potential outreach events including the Farmers Market, Corte Madera Repair Fair, Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, Summer Concert Series, Parks and Recreation movie nights, Fourth of July,
source |
Members agreed to participate in the Repair Fair and Oktoberfest if accepted by |
| Sep 10, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Chair D'Alexander reported that the Committee finalized the Student Ambassador Program role description, launched an online application, and began outreach through the Town newsletter and Nextdoor; two applications had b
source |
Update given; no formal action taken. No public comment received. |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session discussion pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding the position of Interim Town Manager.
source |
No action to report; direction provided to staff. |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session discussion pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding appointment of Interim Town Manager.
source |
No action to report; direction provided to staff. |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session discussion pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding performance evaluation of the Town Manager.
source |
No action to report; direction provided to staff. |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session conference pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 with town-designated representatives (Mayor Rosa Thomas and Town Attorney Richard D. Pio Roda) regarding unrepresented employees: Town Manager and Int
source |
No action to report; direction provided to staff. |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Councilmember Beckman recused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 6:04PM due to a meeting conflict.
source |
Recused |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Council reconvened in open session to report out of closed session.
source |
No action to report; direction was provided to staff. |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Meeting adjourned to the next Town Council meeting on September 1, 2026.
source |
Adjourned at 6:23PM |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session held pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) to evaluate the performance of the Town Manager.
source |
No reportable action; Mayor Thomas announced there was nothing to report out. |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Approve five consent items: temporary signs for Larkspur Chamber's Wine Stroll, General Fund Revenue/Expense report through May 2026, June 2026 disbursements, FY2026-27 pay schedule per CalPERS, and July 7, 2026 meeting
source |
Approved 5-0 (M/S/C Andrews/Casissa) |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 5.06 of the Municipal Code to end sale of tobacco and nicotine products by Corte Madera businesses, repealing Chapter 5.07 upon the operative end-of-sales date.
split vote
source |
Council directed staff (not formally introduced) to bring back the ordinance wit |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Proposed 8% adjustment to the Associate Civil Engineer classification salary range, increasing the top step from $11,228 to $12,126 per month (two-meeting process per Council Policy).
source |
Council directed staff to bring the item back at the next meeting for considerat |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Receive and discuss a mid-year status report on the Town's 2026 Work Plan.
source |
Council received the report, discussed it, and thanked staff for their work; mee |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Meeting adjourned to next Town Council meeting on September 1, 2026.
source |
Adjourned at 9:49PM |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order; roll call taken; Councilmember Beckman authorized to attend remotely due to contagious illness under Govt. Code 54953.8.3(c)(2).
source |
Meeting called to order at 5:00PM; all councilmembers present (Beckman virtual) |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Town Attorney announced, at Ravasio's request, that she would recuse herself from Item 3.B due to a common law conflict of interest; Ravasio read a statement explaining her position before recusing.
source |
Ravasio recused herself from Item 3.B |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Opportunity for public comment on closed session items.
source |
No public comment received |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) to evaluate performance of the Town Manager.
source |
No reportable action; direction to staff was provided |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session discussion of existing litigation (Victor Chiang, as Trustee of the Corte Madera Property Trust v. Town of Corte Madera) under Govt. Code 54956.9(d)(1), and one case of significant exposure to litigation u
source |
No reportable action; direction to staff was provided. Councilmember Ravasio rec |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Council reconvened in open session to report out of closed session discussions.
source |
No reportable action taken; direction to staff was provided |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Meeting adjourned to the regular Town Council meeting on the same day.
source |
Adjourned at 6:37PM |
| Sep 3, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Repeal chapter 21.04.050 (posting of ordinances/notices, now handled by resolution), repeal duplicate chapter 21.32.040, and amend chapter 21.40.040 to remove outdated percent-occupancy methods for calculating sewer char
source |
Approved 4-0 (Andrews, Beckman, Casissa, Thomas all yes) |
| Sep 3, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Appoint a board member (and alternate) to serve on a consolidation committee formed under Resolution 03-26 to study potential expansion or consolidation of wastewater agencies with Marin LAFCO, and authorize the district
against staff rec
source |
Approved 4-0; Board Member Beckman appointed as lead, Vice President Casissa as |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Council member Beckman pulled items 4F, 4H, and 4I (draft minutes of closed session meetings) from the consent calendar for separate discussion regarding transparency, particularly around Council Member Ravasio's recusal
source |
Approved 5-0 |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Introduction of a revised ordinance ending sale of tobacco and nicotine products by Corte Madera businesses, with two versions (1A and 1B); 1B includes additional consistency edits regarding FDA-approved cessation/therap
split vote
source |
Council introduced version 1B, 3-2 (Andrews no, Beckman yes, Azio yes, Casissa y |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Annual presentation from the Sales Tax Citizens Oversight Committee chair.
source |
Continued to a future meeting |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Tamalpais Drive/Madera Blvd and Redwood Ave/Corte Madera Ave intersections 📍 — Staff evaluated AI traffic signal system (Roundabout Technologies) that could reduce wait times 9-12% at studied intersections, at a cost of $19,000-$25,000 per intersection plus $5,000/year licensing.
source |
No action taken; council directed staff to continue monitoring the technology fo |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Resolution 36/2026 approving an 8% increase to the Associate Civil Engineer classification salary range, raising the top step from $11,564 to $12,489 per month to improve recruitment and retention.
source |
Approved 5-0 |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Resolution 35/2026 approving a new 15-year franchise agreement (Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2041) for solid waste collection, including expanded curbside cleanup, increased admin fee ($9,000 to $12,000/year), fire prevention d
source |
Approved 5-0 |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Resolution 37/2026 amending Town Manager Adam Wolf's employment agreement to increase severance from 4 to 9 months upon termination without cause, continue health benefits for 9 months, and provide a $2,500 lump sum paym
source |
Approved 4-0 with 1 abstention (Beckman abstained; Andrews, Azio, Casissa, Thoma |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Resolution 38/2026 accepting Adam Wolf's resignation as Town Manager effective September 22, 2026, and appointing Adam Pulitzer as interim Town Manager effective September 23, 2026, approving his interim employment agree
split vote
source |
Approved 4-1 (Beckman voted no; Andrews, Azio, Casissa, Thomas yes) |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Resolution 39/2026 to approve a legal services agreement with independent investigator Andrew Bland to conduct a fact-finding investigation and grant a limited waiver of Brown Act confidentiality for closed sessions held
against staff rec
source |
Not voted on; item continued to next meeting after council failed to reach unani |
| Sep 3, 2026 Town Council |
Public commenters requested that the town attorney opine on whether Council Member Pat Ravasio should be recused from participating in closed session (and later items 6E, 6F, 6G) due to an alleged conflict of interest, c
source |
No recusal decision announced; council proceeded to adjourn to closed session wi |
| Sep 2, 2026 Town Council |
At the August 4, 2026 public hearing, Council directed staff to extend the transition period by 30 days, change 'authorized' to 'approved' in Finding L, and return September 1 for a new first reading.
split vote
source |
Motion carried 4-1 |
| Aug 27, 2026 Town Council |
Council met in closed session to discuss items A through D; no details of the items themselves were disclosed in open session.
source |
No action taken; direction given to staff |
| Aug 27, 2026 Town Council |
Closed session discussion under item 3A regarding performance evaluation of a public employee, the City Manager.
source |
No reportable action taken |
| Aug 27, 2026 Planning Commission |
Adopt a resolution expressing appreciation to outgoing Commissioner Margaret Bandel for her 8 years of service (2018-2026).
source |
Approved by voice vote (motion and second, all in favor) |
| Aug 27, 2026 Planning Commission |
400 Oakdale Avenue 📍 — Design review application for a new 3,846 sq ft two-story residence with attached one-car garage, plus an 800 sq ft detached ADU, new driveway, fencing, landscaping, and pool; and a variance application to allow a second
source |
Approved 5-0 (Commissioners Harlock, Rogers, Bashoyer, Vice Chair Kenny, and Cha |
| Aug 21, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Consultant Christine (Marin Climate & Energy Partnership) presented the town's 2024 community greenhouse gas inventory, showing emissions down 34% since 1990 versus a 40% target by 2030, with transportation as the larges
source |
Informational only, no vote taken |
| Aug 21, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Staff (Phoebe/BB) gave a status update on work plan items including EV fleet electrification, VMT reduction efforts, commercial code parking updates, outreach, permit streamlining (street impact fees, SB22 heat pump bill
source |
Informational, no vote; discussion of committee involvement level in each item |
| Aug 21, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Committee members went around discussing priority topics for the year — outreach/youth engagement, EV charger access (especially multifamily/HOA), waste sorting compliance, heat pump adoption and new regulations, tree pl
source |
No formal vote; consensus reached to form three subcommittees: heat pump resourc |
| Aug 21, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Staff presented a list of past and potential community outreach/tabling events (farmers market, Repair Fair, discontinued Earth Day event, garden tour, summer concerts, movie nights, 4th of July, car show, October Fest)
source |
Committee expressed interest in tabling at the Repair Fair (Feb 27) and October |
| Aug 21, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Update on the newly launched student ambassador program: role description finalized, online application launched, outreach done via town newsletter and Next Door flyers; two applications received so far (from Redwood and
source |
Informational; committee members to help spread word among high schoolers |
| Aug 21, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Staff shared that a Marin County Grand Jury report on MCE (Marin Clean Energy) was released in June, and Corte Madera is a required respondent; a third community workshop on the topic is scheduled for August 25, 4:30-6:3
source |
Informational, no action |
| Aug 21, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Chair reported meeting with Resilient Neighborhoods' executive director about a new pilot 'lunch and learn' event on sustainable home basics at the Larkspur Library (Sept 17, 12-1pm), and that the group's annual 'Cooler
source |
Informational, no action |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
A resident (Roy) requested that subsidence information, previously included in the Town's annual flood prevention and protection document until 2021, be reinstated in future issues.
source |
No formal action; Chair Bundy explained the document is submitted to FEMA and th |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Waterfront properties in the R1 Flood Zone, including areas near Golden Hind Passage 📍 — Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow waterfront homeowners who raise their homes to also raise attached decks (e.g., from 3 feet to 5 feet), with policy options including increasing lot coverage allowance, modifying how l
source |
Discussed; general consensus among Board members in support of the changes and o |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Mariner Cove and Echo neighborhoods 📍 — Vice-Chair Blomgren presented data on historical and projected sea level rise and subsidence, focused on Mariner Cove and Echo (Madera Gardens data not included), and explained local tidal dynamics.
source |
Presentation given; to be uploaded to the Town website. |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Overview of 2025 flood control projects including short-term pump station repairs, gravity storm drain replacement, storm drain maintenance, Shorebird Marsh Pump Station replacement, and open channel maintenance if time
source |
Discussed; staff to contact City of Larkspur about potential cost-sharing for a |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Overview of regional coordination efforts through BayWAVE and BayCAN, and review of the draft TAM report on Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning for Marin County's Transportation System.
source |
Discussed, informational only. |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Mariner Cove 📍 — Overview of the Town's traffic control plan for flooding events in Mariner Cove, including road closures, detour signage, and ensuring resident access.
source |
Discussed; Chair Bundy and Board Member Itagaki agreed to ask neighbors if they |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Announcement of Director of Public Works R J Suokko's departure from the Town and retirement from CalPERS.
source |
Announced; Board expressed appreciation for his service. |
| Aug 13, 2026 Planning Commission |
125 Baltimore Avenue 📍 — Amend the general plan land use designation from low density residential to medium density residential and rezone from R1 to R2 to bring an existing legal non-conforming two-unit duplex into conformance, as a precursor t
source |
Approved 4-0 (recommended to town council); Vice Chair Kenny absent. |
| Aug 13, 2026 Planning Commission |
Comprehensive amendments to Title 12 (streets/sidewalks) and Title 18 (zoning) covering commercial land use classifications, outdoor accessory uses (dining, display/sales, fitness), parking standards (ratios, shared park
source |
Approved 4-0 with amendments (canopy tree requirement of 1 per 10 parking spaces |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Approve the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes as presented.
source |
Approved (motion made and seconded; no changes noted) |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Marina Village 📍 — Town was awarded $125,000 from Marin County Community Foundation's Building Resilient Communities Initiative (sea level rise small grants pilot) with a 1:1 match already budgeted, to fund preliminary engineering (surveyi
source |
Grant accepted/reported; preliminary engineering work to proceed. |
| Aug 13, 2026 Flood Control Board |
Board discussed adding future agenda items: status updates on Marina Village berm as winter approaches; tracking engagement with the new Marin County-led regional adaptation effort; board member vests/name tags for ident
source |
Board confirmed October meeting will proceed as scheduled (Columbus Day is not a |
| Aug 11, 2026 Finance Advisory Committee |
Staff presented an updated 10-year General Fund forecast reflecting the loss of paramedic billing revenue (due to Ross Valley Paramedic Authority restructuring), softened sales tax projections, and other revenue/expense
source |
No formal vote; committee discussed and provided feedback, agreeing to revisit w |
| Aug 11, 2026 Finance Advisory Committee |
Committee member asked whether the technology budget accounts for cyber attack risk; staff described the town's reliance on Marin IT, a contracted regional IT firm, and ongoing auditor scrutiny of cybersecurity preparedn
source |
No formal action; informational discussion. |
| Aug 11, 2026 Finance Advisory Committee |
Committee questioned drivers behind projected increases in permit/service charge revenue and declines in 'other taxes'; staff attributed changes to updated fee schedules, rising construction valuations, and statewide sal
source |
No vote; clarifying discussion only. |
| Aug 11, 2026 Finance Advisory Committee |
Staff introduced a new draft Equipment and Technology Fund replacement plan intended to proactively schedule vehicle, equipment, and eventually facility replacements (e.g., trucks, generators, servers, roofs) rather than
source |
No formal vote; committee gave feedback and agreed to revisit once facility data |
| Aug 11, 2026 Finance Advisory Committee |
A committee member requested that the wide PDF forecast tables be split into two more readable sections (e.g., first 5 years and next 5 years) for easier viewing on screens and standard printers.
source |
Staff agreed to consider the formatting change and to share underlying spreadshe |
| Aug 11, 2026 Finance Advisory Committee |
Discussion of whether the flat $500,000 annual transfer to the Equipment and Technology Fund is sufficient given CalPERS rate volatility and healthcare cost growth (modeled at 8% annually); committee raised concern that
source |
No formal action; staff to revisit once facilities costs are incorporated and to |
| Aug 11, 2026 Finance Advisory Committee |
A committee member requested that the town's 115 pension trust investment guidelines/risk allocation be reviewed, and that the town's investment advisers be invited to present an update on performance and strategy to the
source |
Staff agreed to arrange for advisers to present to the committee. |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Approve minutes of the June 17, 2026 meeting as written.
source |
Approved 3-0 (Burtis, Lang, Simon); D'Alexander and Muller abstained |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Elect a new Chair and Vice Chair after Chair Burtis stepped aside after two years; Burtis nominated D'Alexander for Chair and Lang to continue as Vice Chair.
source |
Approved 5-0 (Burtis, D'Alexander, Muller, Lang, Simon) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Discuss whether to reorganize or dissolve existing ad hoc subcommittees (landscaping, waste, electrification, tree planting), given the Committee's five members require subcommittees of no more than two to avoid Brown Ac
source |
Committee supported dissolving current subcommittees and returning at the next m |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Discuss revisions to the Student Ambassador Program, including a revised one-page role description, an online application (deadline September 20, 2026, plus rolling applications), and thanking former ambassador Brittany
source |
Committee supported moving forward with recruitment, including summer virtual ou |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Town Park (Fourth of July event) 📍 — Report on the Fourth of July outreach table (approx. 26 contacts) and discuss future outreach opportunities after the September Car Show was canceled for the year.
source |
Members agreed to revisit outreach opportunities at a future meeting. |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt Resolution No. 29/2026 authorizing execution of a three-year cooperation agreement with the County of Marin for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs.
source |
Approved 4-0 (absent: Beckman) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Accept the General Fund Revenue and Expense Report for the period ending May 2026.
source |
Continued to the next meeting, 4-0 (absent: Beckman) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Approve minutes of the June 16, 2026 Town Council Closed Session Meeting.
source |
Approved along with items 4.B and 4.E, 4-0 (absent: Beckman) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Accept the General Fund Revenue and Expense Report for the period ending April 2026.
source |
Approved as part of consent calendar, 4-0 (absent: Beckman) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Approve minutes of the June 16, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting and related Investment Policy item for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
source |
Approved as part of consent calendar, 4-0 (absent: Beckman) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
56 Madera Boulevard (APN 024-031-15) 📍 — Approve a 150-unit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly consisting of 118 assisted living units and 32 memory care units; adopt Resolution No. 30/2026 finding the project exempt from further environmental review und
source |
Approved 4-0 (absent: Beckman) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Marin IT for an amount not to exceed $529,672 for comprehensive IT managed services and strategic IT support.
source |
Approved 4-0 (absent: Beckman) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Approve Consent Calendar Items 4.A. through 4.E., including Notices of Completion for the Paradise Pump Station Rehabilitation Project and Cat 5 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase I, adoption of Resolution No. 04/2026 es
source |
Approved 5-0 (Andrews/Beckman) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Sanitary District No. 2 Board |
Authorize the District Manager to approve project plans and contract documents, authorize advertisement for bids, and award a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a base bid amount no
source |
Approved 5-0 (Casissa/Ravasio) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Motion to approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes as written.
source |
Approved 3-0 (Burtis, Lang, Simon voting aye; D'Alexander and Muller abstained) |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Chair Burtis stepped aside after two years; nominated D'Alexander for Chair and Lang to continue as Vice Chair.
source |
Approved 5-0 (Burtis, D'Alexander, Muller, Lang, Simon); D'Alexander elected Cha |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Discussed dissolving existing landscaping, waste, electrification, and tree planting subcommittees given the Committee's reduced membership (quorum of three, subcommittees limited to two members to avoid Brown Act requir
source |
Committee supported dissolving current subcommittees and revisiting priority are |
| Aug 7, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Chair D'Alexander presented a revised role description and online application form for the Student Ambassador Program, with a proposed application deadline of September 20, 2026 and rolling applications accepted; thanked
source |
Committee supported moving forward with recruitment. |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Council met in closed session on two items; report out on results.
source |
No action taken on one item; direction given to staff on the other. |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Resident Roy Wolfford requested council add a permanent standing agenda item titled 'Tidal Flooding Mitigation Status, Progress and Next Steps' to ensure ongoing public visibility and accountability on flood mitigation e
source |
Council member Cassissa later suggested (informally) adding bullet points under |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Approval of consent calendar items 4A through 4 (routine items).
source |
Approved 5-0 (Andrews, Beckman, Azio/Ravasio, Cassissa, Thomas all yes). |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Introduction of an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 5.06 to prohibit all commercial sale of tobacco and nicotine products in Corte Madera, with existing retailers allowed to sell through Dec 31, 2026 (proposed t
split vote
source |
Motion to introduce ordinance passed 4-1 (Andrews voted no; Beckman, Ravasio, Ca |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Adjust the Associate Civil Engineer classification salary range by 8%, increasing top step from $11,228/month to $12,126/month, to improve market competitiveness for recruitment.
source |
Council provided direction to staff to move forward; will return as resolution a |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Staff presented mid-year status update on the 2026 work plan, including new items added (AB501572 turf compliance, Tamalpais/Paradise Drive pedestrian safety, public art policy) and items dropped or moved (storm drain pu
source |
Discussion only; council requested various follow-ups including regular flood/in |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Council members gave reports on various regional meetings (Marin Transit, Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, MCCMC legislative committee) and requested future agenda item: new Open Space Committee for the town.
source |
Request to place Open Space Committee discussion on a future agenda; suggested i |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Appoint a board member to serve on a consolidation committee studying potential consolidation of Ross Valley, San Rafael, and other JPA wastewater districts with CMSA, and authorize district manager to sign Marin LAFCO c
against staff rec
source |
Item continued to next meeting to allow full board (including absent member Beck |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Council member Beckman requested to participate remotely due to illness, citing government code section 54953.8.3 as just cause; technical audio issues delayed confirmation of circumstances.
source |
Allowed to participate remotely after technical issues resolved; confirmed no ot |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
At the request of the town attorney, Council member Revazio recused herself from closed session item 3B due to a common law conflict of interest related to acting with disinterest on a matter involving public rights of w
source |
Revazio recused herself from item 3B, but first read a statement into the record |
| Aug 7, 2026 Town Council |
Council asked for public comment on closed session items 3A and 3B before adjourning to closed session.
source |
No public comment received via email or hand-raise; council adjourned to closed |
| Jul 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Approve minutes of the May 20, 2026 Climate Action Committee meeting as written.
source |
Approved 4-0 (Ayes: Burtis, Lang, Klipper Alana, Simon; Absent: D'Alexander, Tro |
| Jul 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Committee Member Brittany Klipper Alana presented an MBA sustainability class group project proposing a waste sorting policy to improve SB 1383 compliance and waste diversion in Marin County, using contamination-detectio
source |
Discussion only; no action taken |
| Jul 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Discussed potential Committee participation in the Fourth of July event and the Lions Club Car Show (scheduled Saturday, September 12, 2026). No Committee members had volunteered for July 4th shifts, so the Committee lik
source |
Decision on Car Show participation deferred to a future meeting |
| Jul 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Nominate and elect new chair and vice chair for the coming term as outgoing chair Sarah stepped aside.
source |
Approved unanimously; Committee Member D. Alexander elected Chair, Committee Mem |
| Jul 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
With committee membership down to five members (quorum of three), ad hoc subcommittees must be limited to two members to avoid Brown Act requirements. Staff reviewed status of landscaping, waste, electrification, and tre
source |
No formal motion; committee agreed to dissolve/pause current subcommittees and r |
| Jul 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Revised student ambassador program materials into a concise one-pager with an online application form, considering recruiting multiple ambassadors instead of one, with application deadline of Sunday, September 20th and r
source |
Committee supportive of moving forward with revised materials and multiple ambas |
| Jul 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Review of Fourth of July tabling event success, cancellation of annual car show, and potential future outreach at Oktoberfest or Sunday park concerts.
source |
Car show confirmed cancelled for 2026; Oktoberfest and park concerts to be consi |
| Jul 15, 2026 Climate Action Committee |
Marina Village neighborhood 📍 — New attendance policy requires 75% meeting attendance per fiscal year for all town advisory bodies; staff reported on statewide climate collaborative forum and announced a $125,000 grant from Marin Community Foundation (
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Grant awarded for Marina Village berm study |
| Jul 14, 2026 Planning Commission |
56 Madera Boulevard 📍 — A residential care facility for the elderly (senior housing) project at 56 Madera Boulevard, previously reviewed by the Planning Commission, went to Town Council.
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Approved by Town Council 4-0 |
| Jul 14, 2026 Planning Commission |
Staff indicated the July 28, 2026 Planning Commission meeting will likely be cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
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Announced as probable cancellation, not yet finalized |
| Jul 14, 2026 Planning Commission |
Approve minutes of the June 9, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, with correction of 'transit occupancy tax' to 'transient occupancy tax'.
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Approved 3-0 (Commissioners Rogers, Kenny, and Chair Chase voting; two members r |
| Jul 7, 2026 Town Council |
Discussion of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of tobacco and nicotine products in Corte Madera. Council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance without product-based exceptions, conduct limited additional outreach
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Council provided direction only; no formal action taken. Due to high public inte |
| Jul 7, 2026 Town Council |
Authorize the Community Development Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Good City Company and Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) for preparation of an Economic Strategic Plan, not to exceed $145,460
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Approved 5-0 (M/S/C Casissa/Andrews); Vice Mayor Fred Casissa and Councilmember |
| Jul 7, 2026 Town Council |
Adopt Resolution No. 28/2026 approving proposed revisions to the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget.
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Adopted 5-0 (M/S/C Ravasio/Beckman); Council requested that updated 10-year fina |
| Jul 7, 2026 Town Council |
Approve an agreement for Community Development Block Grant funds, required every 3 years on behalf of the county, to remain eligible for federal funding.
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Approved 4-0 (Council Member Beckman absent) |
| Jul 7, 2026 Town Council |
Approve financial reports including general fund and rec fund reporting.
against staff rec
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Continued to next meeting due to reporting errors |
| Jul 7, 2026 Town Council |
Confirm Brown Act reporting requirements were met following closed session.
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Approved along with 4B and 4E, 4-0 |
| Jul 7, 2026 Town Council |
56 Madera Boulevard, APN 024-031-15 📍 — Approve a 150-unit residential care facility for the elderly (118 assisted living units and 32 memory care units), find the project exempt from further CEQA review under Guidelines Section 15183, and approve a conditiona
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Approved 4-0 (Resolution 30/2026 adopted) |
| Jul 7, 2026 Town Council |
Authorize the town manager to enter into a three-year professional services agreement with Marin IT for comprehensive IT managed services and strategic IT support, not to exceed $529,672 (base $481,520 plus contingency $
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Approved 4-0 |