Corte Madera public meetings in 2022

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The Sanitary District No. 2 Board approved additional contingency funding for a sewer project and accepted the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The Board also authorized teleconference meetings per Assembly Bill 361.

• Approved $164,000 in additional 10% contingency funds for the 2022 Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 22-203 (5-0)
• Accepted the Annual Independent Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 12/2022 authorizing teleconference meetings pursuant to AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 16, 2022 Board Meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council adopted resolutions to update the Parks and Recreation fee schedule for FY 2023-2024 and revise the Town Manager's job description. Council also approved several administrative items via a consent calendar and tabled the appointment of council liaisons to committees.

• Adopted Resolution No. 69/2022 revising Parks and Recreation fee schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 70/2023 approving revised Town Manager job description (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 4A-4K (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 65/2022 authorizing teleconference meetings
• Adopted Resolution No. 66/2022 endorsing Tidalwaves Swim Team and temporary signs
• Adopted Resolution No. 67/2022 establishing part-time hourly employee compensation
• Approved cancellation of January 3, 2023 Town Council meeting
• Tabled appointment of Councilmembers as liaisons to standing committees

Town Council

The Town Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation from Town Attorney Amy Ackerman regarding the laws governing city councils. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this session.

• Received overview of laws governing city councils provided by Town Attorney Amy Ackerman

Climate Action Committee

The Committee approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting. Members discussed potential website enhancements and community outreach strategies for reach codes and Earth Day. Staff introduced the upcoming process for prioritizing actions in the Climate Action Plan.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2022 meeting (4-0-2)

Planning Commission

The Commission recommended that the Town Council adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, including a new Mixed-Use Land Use designation and a Housing Element Overlay District to increase residential density. The body also authorized teleconference meetings and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution 22-017 authorizing teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-018 recommending Town Council adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, General Plan Land Use amendments, and Zoning Ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 29, 2022 (5-0)
• No action taken on preliminary review application PL22-0071 for 206 Baltimore Avenue

Town Council

The Town Council elected Charles Lee as Mayor and Eli Beckman as Vice Mayor. The council also approved a five-year employment agreement for Town Manager Adam Wolff and certified the November 8, 2022, election results.

• Adopted Resolution No. 61/2022 declaring November 8, 2022 election results (5-0)
• Selected Charles Lee as Mayor (5-0)
• Selected Eli Beckman as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 62/2022 authorizing teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1025 to comply with Senate Bill 9 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 63/2022 approving Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce 2023 budget and audits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 64/2022 appointing Adam Wolff as Town Manager through December 7, 2027 (5-0)
• Appointed Bob Ravasio as Chair of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (4-0-0-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a recommendation to the Town Council to adopt a revised fee schedule with modifications. The meeting also included a mid-year budget update and the 2022 Annual Programming Report. Two ad-hoc research subcommittees concluded their assignments.

• Approved minutes of the November 7, 2022 meeting
• Recommended revised Parks and Recreation fee schedule to Town Council with modification

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved two major design review applications for home additions at 89 Birch Avenue and 125 Yolo Street. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from November 9, 2022.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-105 for a 1,016 sq ft second level addition and first floor reconfiguration at 89 Birch Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-016 for a 305.8 sq ft first level and 843 sq ft second level addition at 125 Yolo Street (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2022 (4-0)

Climate Action Committee

The Committee approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. Members discussed enhancing the committee website and reviewed the Town Council's 2021 Strategic Planning Priorities. The committee also received a presentation on the Resilient Neighborhoods Program.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council extended the temporary parklet permit program and adopted updated fire and building standards codes. Council also introduced a proposed ordinance regarding Senate Bill 9 project subdivisions and development.

• Extended Temporary Permit Program for parklets through March 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1023 adopting the 2022 California Fire Code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1022 adopting 2022 California Building Standards Codes (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for subdivision and development of Senate Bill 9 projects (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 60/2022 authorizing teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Approved October 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Report and Accounts Payable Warrants (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Removed appointment of Adam Wolff as Town Manager from agenda

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee discussed the Paradise Drive Complete Streets Project and expressed a preference for eliminating the queuing lane in favor of a landscape buffer and multi-use path. Chair Ravasio stated that the Town Council will make the final decision on the queuing issue. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved July 11, 2022 and August 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Council - Central Marin Fire Authority

The Council authorized the purchase of a new Type III Wildland Fire Engine and approved requests for $257,485 from both Larkspur and Corte Madera to cover General and Insurance Fund deficits. Members also agreed to contract fire and EMS dispatch services and approved a professional consulting agreement for quality improvement services.

• Approved purchase of New Type III Wildland Fire Engine via 5-year lease-to-purchase (3-0-1)
• Authorized $257,485 contribution from each member agency to eliminate fund deficits (3-0-1)
• Directed staff to pursue contracting services for fire and EMS dispatch (consensus)
• Approved 3-year consulting agreement with Heather Price-Fair, R.N. for CQI services (3-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022/06 authorizing remote teleconference meetings (3-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022/07 to make the Administrative Assistant a CMFA employee (3-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022/08 establishing 2023 regular meeting dates (3-0-1)
• Accepted Facilities Needs Assessment Report for fire stations (consensus)

Planning Commission

The commission held a workshop to discuss draft zoning ordinance amendments for housing density and opportunity sites; however, this was a discussion item only. The commission approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting with one amendment.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes with one amendment (4-0-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the location, design features, and supplier for the Town Park Restroom Project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council introduced ordinances to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards and Fire Codes, scheduling a public hearing for adoption on November 15, 2022. The Council also approved several consent items, including a final payment for a sidewalk project.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4A–4E (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 59/2022 authorizing teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Approved $129,470.00 final payment and $6,473.50 retention release for Mariner Cove Sidewalk Replacement Project (5-0)
• Accepted Quarterly Investment Report ending September 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code and all-electric construction requirements; public hearing set for Nov 15 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to adopt 2022 California Fire Code and 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code; public hearing set for Nov 15 (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council met in closed session to evaluate the performance of the Interim Town Manager. Following the session, the Council directed the Town Attorney to draft an employment agreement for Adam Wolff to serve as Town Manager.

• Directed Town Attorney to draft employment agreement for Adam Wolff as Town Manager

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee voted to recommend that the Town Council incorporate model reach codes into the 2022 California Building Standards Code. These codes address all-electric requirements for new buildings, EV charging infrastructure, and energy efficiency for certain home remodels.

• Approved minutes of September 21, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended to Town Council that model reach codes be incorporated into the 2022 California Building Standards Code (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending that the Town Council adopt ordinance amendments to comply with Senate Bill 9. The commission also held a workshop to discuss the regulation of short-term residential rentals, though no formal action was taken on the ban.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-014 recommending Town Council adopt SB 9 ordinance amendments (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 13 and September 27, 2022 (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a closed session regarding a public employee appointment for the Town Manager position. The meeting includes a report out of the closed session during the open session.

• Public employee appointment: Town Manager

Town Council

The regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for July 5, 2022, has been cancelled. A Special Closed Session Meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2022.

Town Council

The Town Council will consider adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 and discuss revisions to the ballot language for a paramedic services special parcel tax election. The body will also review housing opportunity sites and potential new staff positions.

• Approval of 2022 Road Resurfacing Project No. 21-001 contract not to exceed $2,100,000 plus 10% contingency
• Public hearing for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Town Operating Budget
• Proposed creation of Public Works Inspector position with salary range of $7,233 to $8,793 per month
• Resolution to call for November 8, 2022 election for three Councilmembers and a paramedic services parcel tax
• Appointment of Bob Bundy as interim Planning Commissioner and seven members to the Climate Action Committee

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss calling for a November 8, 2022 election for three councilmembers and a measure to renew the special parcel tax for paramedic services. The body is also reviewing the proposed FY 2022-2023 operating budget and potential updates to affordable housing policies.

• Ordinance No. 1020 and Resolution No. 31/2022 regarding inclusionary housing policies
• Resolution No. 34/2022 to call for a November 8, 2022 election and paramedic services parcel tax renewal
• Proposal to create a Public Works Inspector position with a monthly salary range of $7,233 to $8,793
• Resolution No. 33/2022 approving FY 2022/23 SB1 project list and gas tax expenditures
• Review of the proposed Town Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed ordinance amendments and guidelines for inclusionary housing policies. The body will also consider adopting a revised Town Mission Statement and Town Values recommended by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team.

• Public hearing on inclusionary housing policies for new housing development
• Resolution No. 29/2022 to endorse the Corte Madera Community Foundation’s Summer Concert Series and allow two temporary signs at Piccolo Pavilion
• Resolution No. 30/2022 to opt out of the Marin County Congestion Management Program
• Appointments to the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Flood Control Board, and Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee
• Proposed adoption of revised Town Mission Statement and Town Values

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council will conduct interviews with six applicants for potential appointment to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Following the interviews, the Council will deliberate and appoint members to two-year terms beginning July 1, 2022.

• Interviews of Kirby Bartlett
• Interviews of Loren Heiman
• Interviews of Cheryl Longinotti
• Interviews of Karl Spurzem
• Interviews of Tom Nofziger

Town Council

The Town Council will review several ordinances including a pre-zoning amendment and new campaign contribution limits. The agenda also includes a proposed five-year agreement for planning software and an amendment to the refuse service franchise agreement.

• Ordinance No. 1018: Pre-zoning and zoning map amendment for property near 800 Corte Madera Avenue
• Ordinance No. 1019: Campaign contribution limits of $500 per individual contributor per election
• Resolution No. 27/2022: Temporary signs for Housing Element Update outreach
• Resolution No. 28/2022: Five-year agreement with Opengov, Inc. for $177,890
• Amendment to Mill Valley Refuse Service, Inc. franchise agreement regarding SB 1383

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on a proposed campaign finance reform ordinance and a zoning amendment for a property near 800 Corte Madera Ave. The meeting also includes reports on police statistics and wildfire prevention.

• Proposed campaign contribution limit of $500 per individual contributor per election
• Public hearing for lot line adjustment, prezoning, and General Plan amendment for 21,680 sq ft area adjacent to 800 Corte Madera Ave
• Resolution No. 25/2022 to allow three temporary signs for Friends of the Larkspur Library
• Central Marin Police Authority Annual Statistics Report
• Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority update

Town Council

The Council will consider awarding a $10,820,000 construction contract for the Corte Madera Town Hall project. Other items include a public hearing regarding design review appeals at 78 Granada Drive and the release of retention funds for the Paradise Drive sidewalk widening project.

• Awarding $10,820,000 construction contract to Alten Construction, Inc. for Town Hall Project
• Public hearing regarding design review appeals for 78 Granada Drive
• Release of $42,491.85 retention to Team Ghilotti Inc. for Paradise Drive sidewalk widening
• Authorization of three temporary 'Ride and Drive Clean' signs in the public right-of-way
• Creation of a new Building Inspector/Plans Examiner position with a monthly salary range of $7,233 to $8,793

Town Council

The Town Council is discussing the creation of a Building Inspector-Plans Examiner position and potential amendments to campaign contribution and expenditure limits. The body is also reviewing policies for the Community Center digital marquee and applying for per capita grant funds.

• Proposed Building Inspector-Plans Examiner position with a salary range of $7,233 to $8,793 per month
• Resolution No. 15/2022 authorizing remote teleconference meetings
• Resolution No. 17/2022 allowing three temporary signs for the Women’s Improvement Club Giant Indoor Yard Sale
• Resolution No. 18/2022 accepting the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Resolution No. 19/2022 regarding the revised use policy for the Community Center digital marquee

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss extending regulations for the subdivision and development of qualified SB 9 projects. The body will also consider resolutions regarding remote meetings, parking citation processing, and the posting of town notices.

• Public hearing on Urgency Ordinance No. 1017 regarding Senate Bill 9 project regulations
• Resolution No. 12/2022 authorizing remote teleconference meetings
• Ordinance No. 1016 repealing Chapter 1.08 of the Municipal Code regarding posting of ordinances and notices
• Resolution No. 13/2022 establishing posting locations for Town ordinances and notices
• Resolution No. 14/2022 authorizing a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for processing parking citations

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a public hearing for a new 149-room hotel project at 56 Madera Blvd. Additional items include a property tax revenue exchange agreement with Mill Valley and Marin County, and a resolution to oppose Initiative 21-0042A1.

• Corte Madera Residence Inn Project: 149-room hotel at 56 Madera Blvd.
• Property tax revenue exchange agreement with City of Mill Valley and Marin County Sanitary District No. 2
• Resolution to oppose Initiative 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act)
• Ordinance to repeal Chapter 1.08 of the Corte Madera Municipal Code regarding posting of ordinances and notices
• Report on SB9 project regulations and Urgency Ordinance No. 1015

Town Council

The Town Council and Planning Commission will receive a report on staff's recommended strategy to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 725 units. This presentation is part of the Housing Element Update for the 6th Cycle from 2023-2031.

• Presentation regarding RHNA goal of 725 housing units
• Review of Site Inventory Rezoning Report

Town Council

The Town Council will review a revised Parks and Recreation fee schedule for fiscal year 2022-2023. The meeting also includes discussions on budget revisions, new job descriptions, and an analyst services agreement with the Town of Fairfax.

• Revised Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule for FY 2022-2023
• Job descriptions for Recreation Aide and Recreation Assistant
• Revisions to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
• Interagency Agreement with the Town of Fairfax for Analyst Services
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings

Town Council

The Town Council will consider an urgency ordinance regarding Senate Bill 9 subdivision and development projects. The meeting also includes discussions on a professional services contract for a storm drain master plan and plans for the Corte Madera Town Hall project.

• Urgency Ordinance No. 1015 regarding Senate Bill 9 (SB9) projects
• Ordinance No. 1014 to add veterinarians' offices as a permitted use in C-3 Highway Commercial districts
• Storm Drain Master Plan contract with Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil Engineers for $537,460
• Corte Madera Town Hall Project (Project No. 17-020) plans and bidding authorization
• Four temporary signs regarding bicycle passing laws

Town Council

The regular meeting of the Corte Madera Town Council scheduled for January 4, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

• Cancellation of the January 4, 2022, Town Council meeting