Corte Madera public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 13, 2026.

• Cancelled: Regular Planning Commission Meeting (Dec 23, 2025)
• Scheduled: Next Regular Planning Commission Meeting (Jan 13, 2026)

Climate Action Committee

The regular Climate Action Committee meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Residents may contact Town Hall at 415-927-5050 with questions.

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will discuss a matter of public employment concerning the Town Attorney.

• Closed session regarding public employment of the Town Attorney

Councilmember Andrews requested authorized remote attendance due to a contagious illness. The council voted to approve his remote participation, with Mayor Thomas, Vice Mayor Casissa, and Councilmember Ravasio voting in favor. The meeting then adjourned to closed session, reconvened with no report, and adjourned again.

• Approved remote attendance for Councilmember Andrews (3-0)
• Adjourned to closed session (unanimous)
• Reopened open session with no report (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on fire protection impact fees and updates to foodware and carryout bag ordinances. The body is also considering a construction contract for a playground project and funding for the Chamber of Commerce.

• Ordinance No. 1054 and 1055 to establish and renew Fire Protection Impact Fees
• Construction contract for Town Park School-Age Playground Project with Gametime not to exceed $335,000
• Request for allocation of up to $50,000 for Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce FY 2026 expenses
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding reusable foodware and single-use carryout bags
• Resolution No. 45/2025 establishing compensation for part-time hourly employees

The Town Council approved several key items, including a new fire protection impact fee ordinance and a renewal of the fire fee urgency ordinance. It also authorized a $335,000 playground construction contract and adopted the Chamber of Commerce 2026 budget. Remote participation for Councilmember Andrews and all consent‑calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Approved remote attendance for Councilmember Andrews (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5.A‑5.H (5‑0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend reusable foodware rules (4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1054 establishing fire protection impact fees (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1055 renewing fire impact fee urgency ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 47/2025 approving Chamber of Commerce 2026 budget (4‑1)
• Approved $335,000 playground redesign and contract with Gametime (5‑0)
• Appointed councilmembers, staff and community members to Joint Powers Authority boards for 2026

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The regular Board meeting for Sanitary District No. 2 scheduled for December 16, 2025 has been cancelled. The board will reconvene on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM, or after the Corte Madera Town Council meeting, whichever is later. The notice provides contact information and a link for remote participation options.

• Cancellation of the Dec 16, 2025 board meeting; next meeting set for Jan 6, 2026

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss conceptual designs for renovating the school-aged children’s playground in Town Park. The body will also approve final projects from the Facilities Master Plan for the Town Council's January strategic planning workshop.

• Update and selection of conceptual designs for Town Park school-aged children’s playground renovation
• Approval of final projects from the Facilities Master Plan for January Town Council workshop
• Discussion of a potential $15,000 cost for a rope net feature in the playground design
• Approval of November 20, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes of the November 20, 2025 regular meeting by a 4‑0 vote (two members absent). It also directed staff to work with the playground designer to modify the conceptual design (Option B) for the school‑aged children’s playground in Town Park. No public comments were received on any agenda items.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 absent)
• Directed staff to revise playground design Option B for Town Park playground

Planning Commission

The Corte Madera Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed ordinance amendments related to Qualified Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) projects. The amendments would modify portions of Title 17 (Subdivisions), Title 18 (Zoning), and Title 22 (Objective Design and Development Standards) of the municipal code. No other items are scheduled for decision at this meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments for SB 9 projects, amending Title 17 (Subdivisions), Title 18 (Zoning), and Title 22 (Objective Design and Development Standards) of the Corte Madera Municipal Code

The Planning Commission voted to approve Resolution 25-011, recommending that the Town Council adopt ordinance amendments to bring the municipal code into compliance with Senate Bill 450 and SB 9. All five commissioners voted in favor and no oppositions were recorded. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 28 and November 19, 2025 meetings by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 25-011 recommending ordinance amendments for SB 450 compliance (5‑0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Flood Control Board

The Flood Control Board will discuss installing three new check valves on Lucky Drive, Channel Drive, and Golden Hind Passage. The board will also review the 2025 work plan accomplishments and a draft for 2026, and discuss sea level rise planning with Caltrans and the Transportation Authority of Marin.

• Installation of three new check valves on Lucky Drive, Channel Drive, and Golden Hind Passage
• Review of 2025 Work Plan accomplishments and draft 2026 Work Plan
• Sea level rise planning with Caltrans and Transportation Authority of Marin
• Project updates for Hart Street Connector Path and 2025 Storm Drain Replacement Project
• Project updates for Pump Station short term repairs, Shorebird Marsh Pump Station, and Marina Village flood berm

Town Council

The Town Council will reorganize its leadership by selecting a Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body will also consider ordinances regarding purchasing thresholds, administrative penalties, and fire protection impact fees.

• Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Ordinance No. 1052 to permit Town Manager to approve contracts up to $100,000.00
• Ordinance No. 1053 to allow Town Council to set administrative penalties by resolution
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1054 to establish Fire Protection Impact Fees
• Town Park East Field Rehabilitation Project contract not to exceed $350,000 plus 10% contingency

The council voted 4‑1 to select Rosa Thomas as Mayor and Fred Casissa as Vice Mayor. It approved all items on the consent calendar, including several ordinance amendments. The council re‑introduced Ordinance No. 1054 with specific text changes. It also approved a construction contract for the Town Park East Field Rehabilitation project up to $350,000 plus a 10% contingency.

• Selected Rosa Thomas as Mayor (vote 4‑1)
• Selected Fred Casissa as Vice Mayor (vote 4‑1)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5.A‑5.E (vote 4‑1)
• Re‑introduced Ordinance No. 1054 with amendments (vote 4‑1)
• Approved Town Park East Field Rehabilitation contract up to $350,000 plus 10% contingency (vote 4‑1)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The regular meeting of the Board Members for Sanitary District No. 2 scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review conceptual designs for renovating the Town Park school-aged playground and select from two options. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new commissioner and a presentation on an online reservation system.

• Review conceptual designs for Town Park playground renovation
• Introduction of new Recreation Commissioner Kiko Lam Hoskins
• Presentation on online tennis and pickleball reservation system
• Approve minutes of the October 27, 2025, meeting
• Discuss renovation of the School-Aged Children’s Playground in Town Park

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the consent calendar after no public comments were received. The motion passed with four votes in favor, none against, and two commissioners absent. The commission also instructed staff to return at the December 10, 2025 meeting with a summary of potential projects from the Facilities Master Plan for possible inclusion in the 2026 work plan.

• Approved consent calendar (vote 4-0-2)
• Directed staff to present project summary for Dec 10, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a preliminary review of an application for design review and a variance to add 2,811 square feet to the existing residence at 208 Summit Drive. It will also consider a finalized public noticing policy. Additionally, the commission will discuss town work plan items for 2026. Routine agenda items and upcoming tentative items are noted for future meetings.

• 208 Summit Drive – preliminary design review and variance for a 2,811‑sq‑ft addition
• Consideration of finalized public noticing policy
• Discussion of town work plan items for 2026

The Planning Commission did not make any substantive project approvals. A preliminary review of the 208 Summit Drive remodel was presented, but no decision was taken. The commission discussed a finalized public‑noticing policy but did not adopt it. A majority vote extended the meeting to 10:30 p.m.

• Extended meeting to 10:30 p.m. (majority vote)
• Preliminary review of 208 Summit Drive – no decision made

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will discuss the town’s EV charger usage, the $0.42 per kilowatt‑hour fee and Ordinance No. 1047 amendment that adds EV charging spaces to no‑parking areas. Members will also review the updated Key Performance Indicators scorecard, a draft student climate survey, and the staff’s draft 2026 Climate Action Work Plan. Public comment will be accepted on each agenda item.

• Presentation of Town EV Charger Use, including $0.42/kWh fee and Ordinance No. 1047 amendment
• Presentation of Updated Key Performance Indicators Scorecard (CAC KPI Scorecard, updated November 2025)
• Discussion of staff’s Draft 2026 Climate Action Work Plan
• Discussion of draft student climate survey and preliminary results (as of 11/14/25)
• Discussion of next Committee focus areas (waste, outreach, resident engagement)

The Climate Action Committee approved the minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting with a vote of five ayes, zero noes and two abstentions. The committee also voiced support for the draft 2026 Climate Action Work Plan. No other motions were adopted and there were no public comments.

• Approved minutes of Oct 15, 2025 meeting (5-0, 2 abstain)
• Supported proposed 2026 Climate Action Work Plan (no formal vote recorded)

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council will adjourn to a closed session to discuss a public‑employment issue under Government Code section 54957(b) concerning the Town Attorney. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene in open session to report the outcome and then adjourn.

• Closed‑session discussion of public‑employment matter (Gov. Code §54957(b)) regarding Town Attorney

The Town Council adjourned to a closed session at 5:01 PM to consider a public employment matter concerning the Town Attorney. The closed session ended at 6:30 PM, and the council reported no items to the public. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:31 PM.

• Adjourned to closed session for public employment (Town Attorney) – no vote recorded
• Reopened open session, reported no closed‑session items – no vote recorded
• Adjourned the special meeting – no vote recorded

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including filing October 2025 accounts payable warrants and approving the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. The council will hold public hearings to adopt an ordinance that sets administrative penalties for municipal code violations and to adopt a fire protection impact fee ordinance, accompanying development impact report and fee‑setting resolutions. The meeting will also include a review of the draft agenda for the December 2, 2025 council meeting.

• Acknowledge and file Accounts Payable Warrants for October 2025 (Consent Calendar).
• Approve Minutes of the November 4, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting (Consent Calendar).
• Adopt Ordinance amending Title Nine to authorize administrative penalties and adopt Resolution No. 42/2025 setting penalty schedule.
• Adopt Development Impact Report as Nexus Study and adopt Ordinance No. 1051 and 1054 establishing Chapter 3.32A (Fire Protection Impact Fee), plus Resolution No. 43/2025 setting fee amounts.
• Review draft agenda for the Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Town Council meeting.

The council approved the Consent Calendar items, introduced an amended Title Nine ordinance, and adopted Resolution No. 42/2025. It also adopted an urgency ordinance and, by a 4‑1 vote, adopted Ordinance No. 1054 establishing a fire‑protection impact fee and Resolution No. 43/2025. All motions passed unanimously except the two 4‑1 votes, which were opposed by Councilmember Andrews.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A and 4.B (5-0)
• Introduced amended Title Nine ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42/2025 (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 10:00 PM (5-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1051 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1054 (4-1, opposed by Andrews)
• Adopted Resolution No. 43/2025 (4-1, opposed by Andrews)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The Sanitary District No. 2 Board will adopt routine consent‑calendar items, including an appropriations limit for FY 2025‑2026, the 2024‑2025 revenue and expenditure report, a notice of completion for the 2024 Madera Gardens storm‑sewer rehabilitation project, and minutes from the July 1 meeting. The board will also receive a presentation and discuss the proposed Management and Operation Service Agreement between the San Rafael Sanitation District and the Central Marin Sanitation Agency. Public comment will be allowed on each agenda item.

• Adopt Resolution No. 03/2025 establishing the appropriations limit for FY 2025‑2026
• Accept the 2024‑2025 Preliminary Revenue and Expenditure Report for Sanitary District No. 2
• Authorize the Interim District Manager to execute the Notice of Completion for the 2024 Madera Gardens Storm & Sewer Rehabilitation Project No. 23‑201
• Approve minutes of the July 1, 2025 Sanitary District No. 2 Board regular meeting
• Receive presentation and discuss the proposed Management and Operation Service Agreement between SRSD and CMSA

The Sanitary District No. 2 Board met on November 18, 2025 and approved the Consent Calendar items 4.A through 4.D with a 5‑0 vote. The items adopted Resolution No. 03/2025 establishing the FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit, accepted the 2024‑2025 Preliminary Revenue and Expenditure Report, authorized the Interim District Manager to execute the notice of completion for the 2024 Madera Gardens Storm & Sewer Rehabilitation Project No. 23‑201, and approved the minutes of the July 1, 2025 regular meeting. No other motions were voted on.

• Adopted Resolution No. 03/2025 establishing FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit (5‑0)
• Accepted 2024‑2025 Preliminary Revenue and Expenditure Report (5‑0)
• Authorized Interim District Manager to execute notice of completion for 2024 Madera Gardens Storm & Sewer Rehabilitation Project No. 23‑201 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 regular meeting (5‑0)

Fire Council - Central Marin Fire Authority

The Central Marin Fire Council will consider five resolutions, including authorizing a professional services contract with Kitchell Corp for a facilities master plan up to $325,000. It will also vote on updated fire prevention fees, a contract to provide fire emergency services to an unincorporated area and the Oak Hill Development Project, an amendment to the Flag Display Policy, and the 2026 meeting schedule. A consent calendar will approve the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes, the General Fund and Measure C Fire Tax Fund financial report, and payments to CalPERS for health benefits. Public comment will be accepted on items not already on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025/10: Authorize $325,000 contract with Kitchell Corp for a Facilities Master Plan
• Resolution 2025/11: Approve updated Central Marin Fire Authority fire prevention fees
• Resolution 2025/12: Authorize contract for fire emergency services to CSA 31 and Oak Hill Development Project
• Resolution 2025/13: Amend Policy 1104 – Flag Display Policy
• Resolution 2025/14: Set dates and times for 2026 Central Marin Fire Council regular meetings

The Fire Council adopted Resolution 2025/10 authorizing up to $325,000 for a facilities master‑plan contract. It also approved updates to fire prevention fees, a contract for fire emergency services in CSA31 and the Oak Hill development, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. All consent‑calendar items—including minutes, fund reports, and payments—were approved unanimously. One Oak Hill resolution was deferred with no action taken.

• Adopt Resolution 2025/10 for up to $325,000 facilities master‑plan contract (4‑0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025/11 updating fire prevention fees (4‑0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025/12 authorizing fire emergency services contract for CSA31 and Oak Hill (4‑0)
• Defer Resolution 2025/12 (Oak Hill) – no action taken (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution 2025/14 establishing 2026 council meeting dates and times (4‑0)
• Approve Consent Calendar items 4A‑4C (minutes, fund report, payments) (4‑0)
• Approve Minutes of August 14, 2025 Fire Council meeting (4‑0)
• Accept General Fund and Measure C Fire Tax Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 has been cancelled. The commission will reconvene as a special meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. No agenda items were listed for the cancelled meeting.

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Marin Safe Routes to Schools priority project list. Members will discuss solar-powered radar speed feedback and bike path advisory signs. The committee will also receive updates on several local street and path projects.

• Marin Safe Routes to Schools priority project list presentation
• Discussion of solar-powered radar speed feedback and bike path advisory signs
• Tamalpais Overcrossing Project update
• Paradise Drive gap closure (Seawolf to Prince Royal) and Complete Streets (Westward to town limit) updates
• Updates on Hart Street Connector Path, Madera Gardens Complete Streets, and Public Bike Parking Expansion

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee voted unanimously to reappoint Bob Ravasio as Chair. Henry Faust was unanimously approved as Vice Chair after a nomination. Cheryl Longinotti declined a nomination for Vice Chair.

• Reappointed Bob Ravasio as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Henry Faust as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Cheryl Longinotti declined nomination for Vice Chair

Finance Advisory Committee

The Finance Advisory Committee will review the September 30, 2025 investment report and preliminary actuals for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The committee may recommend how the Town Council should use an undesignated surplus of $1.2 million.

• Review of 09/30/2025 Investment Report showing a cash balance of $26,197,851
• Discussion of 2024-25 preliminary surplus of $3.6 million before transfers
• Staff recommendation to move $1 million from General Fund to Town Capital Fund
• Staff recommendation to move $200,000 into the Recreation Capital Fund
• Approval of minutes from the 09/24/2025 meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss an ordinance to update the town's purchasing system, including changes to competitive bidding requirements. The body will also interview applicants for the Parks and Recreation Commission and Climate Action Committee.

• Proposed ordinance to allow Town Manager to approve contracts up to $100,000.00
• Proposed ordinance to increase dollar amounts for competitive bidding requirements
• MOU with Marin Municipal Water District regarding regional conservation programs
• Notice of Completion for Central Marin Regional Pathways Gap Closure Project (No. 18-001)
• Interviews for Parks and Recreation Commission and Climate Action Committee vacancies

The Corte Madera Town Council appointed Kiko Lam Hoskins to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Brittany Klipper-Alana to the Climate Action Committee, each by a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar items (5.A‑5.F) and introduced an ordinance amending the town’s purchasing system, both unanimously. All motions passed with a 5‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Appointed Kiko Lam Hoskins to Parks & Recreation Commission (5‑0)
• Appointed Brittany Klipper-Alana to Climate Action Committee (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5.A‑5.F (5‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance amending Purchasing System (contracts up to $100,000) (5‑0)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The regular November 4, 2025 board meeting of Sanitary District No. 2 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM, or after the Corte Madera Town Council meeting, whichever is later. No agenda items were adopted or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Corte Madera Planning Commission will conduct a preliminary review of a State‑funded SB 330 application for a 150‑unit assisted‑living and memory‑care facility. The project would include 118 assisted‑living units and 32 memory‑care units at 56 Madera Boulevard (APN 024‑031‑15). The commission will consider the application and any public comments during the meeting.

• Preliminary review of SB 330 application for a 150‑unit assisted‑living and memory‑care facility at 56 Madera Blvd (APN 024‑031‑15)

At 9:55 p.m. the Planning Commission took a majority vote to continue the hearing until 10:30 p.m. All agenda items, except Item 7B a and b, were postponed to the special meeting on November 19, 2025 because of the late hour. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Continued the hearing until 10:30 p.m. (majority vote)
• Deferred all items except Item 7B a and b to the Nov 19, 2025 special meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a preliminary discussion to identify projects from the Facilities Master Plan for the 2026 Work Plan. Final project recommendations are expected to be reviewed and approved at the December 10, 2025 meeting.

• Preliminary discussion on projects from the Facilities Master Plan for the 2026 Work Plan
• Introduction of new Recreation Commissioner Daniel Zmak
• Town Park Pickleball Courts closure from 10/27 to 10/29
• East Field Renovation update
• Completion of mural at Wornum Drive and Highway 101 Undercrossing

The commission voted to allow Commissioner Nakita Khanderia to attend the meeting remotely, with all present members voting in favor. The commission appointed Nakita Khanderia as Vice Chair, passing the motion 4-0-1 with one member absent. The commission approved the consent calendar, including the minutes of the August 25, 2025 meeting, by a vote of 3-0-2, with one member absent and another abstaining.

• Approved remote attendance for Commissioner Nakita Khanderia (all present voted in favor)
• Appointed Nakita Khanderia as Vice Chair (4-0-1, Hansen absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar and August 25, 2025 minutes (3-0-2, Hansen absent, Khanderia abstained)

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council will meet in person and via Zoom. After public comment, the council will adjourn to a closed session to consider a public‑employment item referenced as Government Code section 54957(b) involving the Town Attorney. The council will then reconvene in open session to report on the closed‑session discussion before adjourning.

• Adjourn to closed session for public‑employment item (Gov Code 54957(b))
• Public comment regarding closed‑session items
• Report out of closed‑session discussion in open session

The Corte Madera Town Council convened a closed‑session special meeting to consider a public‑employment matter concerning the Town Attorney under Government Code section 54957(b). The session ended with no report or decision announced. The meeting was then adjourned to the regular council meeting later that evening.

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council will consider three ordinances that update the town’s building, fire, and wildland‑urban interface codes. Ordinance No. 1048 adopts the 2025 California Building Standards Code; Ordinance No. 1049 adopts the 2025 California Fire Code and 2024 International Fire Code; and Ordinance No. 1050 adopts the 2025 California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code and 2024 International version. The meeting also includes a business item to authorize up to $32,670 for refurbishing Town Park Plaza furnishings.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1048 to incorporate the 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1049 to incorporate the 2025 California Fire Code and 2024 International Fire Code
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1050 to incorporate the 2025 California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code and 2024 International version
• Authorize staff to refurbish Town Park Plaza furnishings, up to $32,670
• Adopt Resolution No. 39/2025 allowing three temporary signs in the public right‑of‑way (Nov 5–Dec 19, 2025)

The Town Council approved the remaining consent‑calendar items and a resolution supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act. It then adopted Ordinances 1048, 1049 and 1050, updating the California Building, Fire and Wildland‑Urban Interface Codes. The council also authorized $32,670 to refurbish Town Park Plaza furnishings.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A, 4.C, 4.D, 4.E (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 40/2025 supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1048 updating California Building Standards Code (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1049 adopting 2025 California Fire Code and 2024 International Fire Code (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1050 adopting 2025 California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code (5‑0)
• Authorized $32,670 to refurbish Town Park Plaza furnishings (5‑0)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The Sanitary District No. 2 Board announced that its regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM, or after the Corte Madera Town Council meeting, whichever is later. No agenda items were presented for discussion.

• Cancellation of the October 21, 2025 regular board meeting (no agenda items)

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will discuss a student survey to gather input on climate priorities and review draft materials for outreach to multifamily EV charger owners.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of student survey for climate priorities
• Review of draft Multifamily EV Charging presentation
• Review of draft informational webpage for public EV chargers
• Discussion of next Climate Action Committee focus areas

The Climate Action Committee voted 5‑0 to approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Members approved moving forward with a draft student survey on climate priorities, with minor edits to the survey categories. The committee also discussed upcoming outreach projects such as an EV‑charging presentation, a public‑EV‑charger webpage and stickers, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0 vote)
• Approved moving forward with student climate survey (minor edits suggested)
• Planned website launch and sticker printing for public EV chargers within next few weeks

Planning Commission

The Corte Madera Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design review and variance application for 478 Montecito Drive, proposing a second‑story addition, a first‑story addition, a roof change, and conversion of a carport to an enclosed garage. The commission also announced upcoming study and design review sessions for future projects at 56 Madera Blvd and 400 Oakdale Avenue. Residents may submit public comments before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, and appeals of any decisions require a $1,500 filing fee.

• 478 Montecito Drive – design review (PL25-0032) and variance (PL25-0033) for additions, roof change, and garage conversion
• 56 Madera Blvd – study session for proposed residential care facility with assisted living and memory care units
• 400 Oakdale Avenue – design review (PL23-0003) for demolition of existing home and construction of a new 2,971‑sq‑ft two‑story residence, garage, and swimming pool
• $1,500 filing fee required for appeals of Planning Commission decisions
• Public comment period open until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting

The commission voted to approve Resolution No 25‑010 for 478 Montecito Avenue, allowing a 610‑sq‑ft second‑story addition, a 204‑sq‑ft first‑story addition, a variance to change the first‑story flat roof to a pitched roof, and reconstruction of the attached carport as an enclosed garage. The approval includes conditions that the north‑facing window sill be 48 in., an identical window be added on the east elevation, the east roof overhang be reduced to 12 in., and exterior light fixtures be modified to a non‑exposed‑lens type. The motion passed unanimously with four ayes and no noes; Chair Peter Chase recused himself.

• Approved Resolution No 25‑010 for 478 Montecito Ave addition, roof variance, and garage (4‑0)

Flood Control Board

The regular meeting of the Flood Control Board scheduled for October 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025.

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council will meet in person and via Zoom. In closed session, members will hear a conference with legal counsel about a potential litigation case under Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and review a memo from the Town Attorney. They will also discuss a public‑employment matter referenced in Government Code § 54957(b). No decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2))
• Memo from Town Attorney presented in closed session
• Closed‑session discussion of public employment issue (Gov. Code § 54957(b))

The Town Council voted to allow Councilmember Beckman to attend the meeting remotely due to his travel to a conference. All four present members—Mayor Ravasio, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Andrews and Casissa—voted in favor (4‑0). The council then adjourned the closed session and reconvened with no report from the closed items.

• Approved remote attendance for Councilmember Beckman (4-0)
• Adjourned closed session at 6:33 PM

Town Council

The Town Council will introduce ordinances to update local building, fire, and wildland-urban interface codes to the 2025 California standards and schedule public hearings for the next meeting. The body will also interview a candidate for the Parks and Recreation Commission and receive a presentation on environmentally preferable purchasing.

• Interview Parks and Recreation Commission applicant
• Receive presentation on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
• Accept 2024-2025 Preliminary Revenue and Expenditure Report
• Introduce ordinance adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Introduce ordinance adopting 2025 California Fire Code

The council approved remote attendance for Councilmember Beckman and appointed Daniel Zmak to the Parks and Recreation Commission. It adopted the consent calendar items for the 2024‑2025 revenue report and September meeting minutes. The council introduced three ordinances updating the municipal building, fire, and wildland‑urban interface codes and set a public hearing for October 21, 2025.

• Approved remote attendance for Councilmember Beckman (4-0)
• Appointed Daniel Zmak to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5.A and 5.B (5-0)
• Introduced building code ordinance adopting 2025 California standards (4-1, Andrews opposed)
• Introduced fire code ordinance adopting 2025 California Fire Code (5-0)
• Introduced wildland‑urban interface ordinance adopting 2025 codes (5-0)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The regular board meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM, or after the Corte Madera Town Council meeting, whichever is later. The notice includes contact information and a link for remote participation.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a presentation on planned furnishing upgrades at Town Park Plaza, including refinishing six existing concrete tables for $7,200 and purchasing new teak and aluminum tables and chairs for $22,536.85. Staff will seek feedback and may recommend a budget amendment to be considered by the Town Council on October 7, 2025. The meeting also includes selection of a Vice Chair and approval of the August 25, 2025 minutes.

• Presentation on furnishing upgrades at Town Park Plaza (refinishing existing tables $7,200)
• Purchase of new tables and chairs from Terra Outdoor Living for $22,536.85
• Potential budget amendment request for the upgrade, to be heard by Town Council on Oct 7, 2025
• Selection of Vice Chair for the Commission
• Approve minutes of the August 25, 2025 Commission meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 4‑0‑1 to appoint Alden Miles as chair. It also approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes by the same vote. An ad‑hoc subcommittee was created to study the FITLOT outdoor fitness equipment program. No vice‑chair was selected and no other business items were acted on.

• Alden Miles appointed chair (vote 4-0-1, Khanderia absent)
• June 23, 2025 minutes approved (vote 4-0-1, Khanderia absent)
• Ad‑hoc subcommittee formed to research FITLOT locations (Commissioner Stoliar, Youth Commissioner Hansen, Director Barry)
• No vice chair selected at this meeting

Planning Commission

The Corte Madera Planning Commission will consider a design review application (PL25-0035), a conditional use permit (PL25-0055), and a variance request (PL25-0056) for exterior modifications and an expanded outdoor dining area at the Marin Joe’s restaurant located at 1585 Casa Buena Drive. The commission will also discuss a possible change to the meeting start time. Public comment is allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Design Review Application PL25-0035 for Marin Joe’s at 1585 Casa Buena Drive
• Conditional Use Permit Application PL25-0055 for the same site
• Variance Request PL25-0056 for exterior modifications and outdoor dining expansion
• Discussion of Planning Commission meeting start time
• Public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)

The commission approved the design review application, conditional use permit, and variance for Marin Joe’s at 1585 Casa Buena Drive. The approval included three conditions: a staff‑approved parking plan, a deed restriction keeping two parcels in common ownership, and a required landscaping plan. The motion passed unanimously with four ayes and no noes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution No 25-009 for Marin Joe’s expansion (4-0)

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee is considering a recommendation to the Town Council regarding the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code. The discussion focuses on maintaining local reach codes for energy efficiency in single-family renovations and EV charging requirements for new construction.

• Possible recommendation to Town Council on adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
• Discussion on lowering the single-family energy reach code threshold from 750 to 500 square feet
• Review of EV charging infrastructure requirements for new construction and renovation projects
• Discussion of outreach to promote multifamily EV charger installations
• Recap of committee participation in the Lions Club Car Show

The Climate Action Committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. The committee voted to recommend that the Town Council adopt the revised reach codes included in the 2025 Building Code package, which address energy efficiency in single‑family renovations and EV‑charging requirements. No public comments were received on either item.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5 AYES, 0 NOES, 1 abstain)
• Recommended Town Council adopt revised reach codes in 2025 Building Code (5 AYES, 0 NOES, 1 abstain)

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council will vote on a contract up to $625,000 plus a 10% contingency for the Storm Drain Replacement Project (No. 25-301). The Council will also consider hiring an additional senior maintenance worker and appoint a councilmember as liaison to the Finance Advisory Committee. Routine items on the consent calendar, including temporary signage for the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot and approval of recent meeting minutes, will be approved by a single motion.

• Authorize contract up to $625,000 + 10% contingency for Storm Drain Replacement Project No. 25‑301
• Authorize hiring of an additional Senior Maintenance Worker in Public Works
• Mayor to appoint a Councilmember as liaison to the Town’s Finance Advisory Committee
• Adopt Resolution No. 38/2025 for three temporary signs for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot event (Oct 30‑Nov 29, 2025)
• Acknowledge and file Accounts Payable Warrants for July and August 2025

The Town Council approved the Consent Calendar items (4.A‑4.F) unanimously. It authorized the Interim Director of Public Works to award a storm‑drain replacement contract not to exceed $625,000 plus a 10% contingency, also unanimously. The Council approved hiring an additional senior maintenance worker in Public Works, and appointed Councilmember Jim Andrews as liaison to the Finance Advisory Committee, each with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A‑4.F (5-0)
• Approved storm drain replacement contract up to $625,000 plus 10% contingency (5-0)
• Approved hiring of an additional senior maintenance worker (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Jim Andrews as liaison to the Finance Advisory Committee (5-0)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The regular meeting of the Sanitary District No. 2 Board scheduled for September 16, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular board meeting is set for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM, or after the Corte Madera Town Council meeting, whichever is later. No other agenda items were listed.

• Regular board meeting scheduled for Sep 16, 2025 cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Oct 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued hearing on the design review application PL23‑0003 for 400 Oakdale Avenue, which proposes demolishing an existing one‑story residence and building a new 2,971‑sq‑ft two‑story home with an attached garage and a swimming pool. The meeting also includes public comment, routine reports, and a preview of tentative agenda items for the September 23 meeting, such as projects at 478 Montecito Avenue and 1585 Casa Buena Drive. No new hearings or business items are scheduled for this date.

• 400 Oakdale Ave – design review application PL23‑0003 for demolition and new two‑story residence with garage and pool
• 478 Montecito Ave – proposed design review for a 610‑sq‑ft second‑story addition, 204‑sq‑ft first‑story addition, and variance to convert a carport to a garage
• 1585 Casa Buena Drive – proposed design review, conditional use permit, and variance for exterior modifications and outdoor dining expansion at Marin Joe’s restaurant
• Appeal filing fee of $1,500 required for any planning commission decision appealed to the Town Council
• Planning Commission meeting minutes from May 27, 2025 and July 8, 2025

The commission unanimously extended the meeting to 10:30 p.m. and agreed to carry the 400 Oakdale Avenue design review to the October 28, 2025 meeting. Item 7 (Routine and Other Matters) was continued to the October 14, 2025 meeting. The minutes from May 27 and July 8, 2025 were approved by voice vote, with the July 8 minutes approved with amendments.

• Extended meeting until 10:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Continued 400 Oakdale Avenue item to Oct 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Item 7 to Oct 14, 2025 meeting
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes by voice vote
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes by voice vote with amendments

Town Council

The council adopted Resolution No. 36/2025, granting the appeal and denying a design review and variance for 800 Corte Madera Avenue (3-2). It approved a contract up to $934,599 with Schaaf & Wheeler for engineering and utility services for the Shorebird Marsh Pump Station Replacement (5-0). The Consent Calendar items for temporary Oktoberfest signs and a response to the Marin County housing report were approved unanimously (5-0). The council also approved a salary increase for the Town Manager (4-1, one abstention).

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A and 4.B (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 36/2025 granting appeal, denying design review and variance (3-2)
• Approved $934,599 contract for Shorebird Marsh Pump Station Replacement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 37/2025 approving Town Manager salary increase (4-1, abstention)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will select a new Chair and Vice Chair and introduce new members. The body will also receive a presentation on outdoor fitness equipment and review staff updates on various town parks and programs.

• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation by FITLOT on outdoor fitness equipment
• Staff updates on Granda Park Tennis Courts and Town Park Playground
• Staff updates on Cove Park Picnic Area 1 and Community Center patio doors
• Approval of June 23, 2025, meeting minutes

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes from D’Alexander, Lang, Simon, Trott; Burtis abstained). It unanimously supported readopting the town’s existing reach codes with minor changes to align with the 2025 California Building Standards Code. By a 4‑1 vote, members voted to lower the single‑family energy reach code threshold from 750 sq ft to 500 sq ft, with Chair Burtis opposed.

• Approved July 16 minutes (ayes: D’Alexander, Lang, Simon, Trott; abstain: Burtis)
• Unanimously readopted existing reach codes with minor updates
• Voted 4‑1 to lower single‑family energy reach code threshold to 500 sq ft (Chair Burtis opposed)
• Supported outreach concept for multifamily EV charger installations

Fire Council - Central Marin Fire Authority

The Central Marin Fire Council will review an update to the Facilities Master Plan and provide direction to staff on next steps. The body will also review financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2025.

• Central Marin Fire Authority Facilities Master Plan Update
• General Fund and Measure C Fire Tax Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report (ending June 30, 2025)
• Accounts Payable Warrants and CalPERS Health Payments (January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025)

The council voted 4‑0 to approve the consent calendar items, which included approving the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes, accepting the General Fund and Measure C Fire Tax Fund report, and filing accounts payable warrants and CalPERS health payments. The council also expressed support for Chief Martin to work with Kitchell on developing a facilities master plan. No public comments were received on either item.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4A‑4C (4‑0 vote)
• Approved Minutes of May 8, 2025 Regular Fire Council Meeting
• Accepted General Fund and Measure C Fire Tax Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report
• Acknowledged and filed Accounts Payable Warrants and CalPERS health payments
• Supported Chief Martin working with Kitchell on facilities master plan (no vote recorded)

Flood Control Board

The regular meeting of the Flood Control Board scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2025.

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council held a closed‑session special meeting on August 5, 2025. After reviewing the Town Manager’s performance evaluation, the council recommended a salary increase for the Town Manager. No vote tally was recorded for the recommendation. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Recommended salary increase for Town Manager (no vote recorded)

Town Council

The Town Council voted 5-0 to appoint Andrew Rodgers to serve the remainder of a vacant Planning Commission term. The council also approved Consent Calendar items 5.A. through 5.I. with a 5-0 vote, and extended the meeting three times, each by a 5-0 vote. A motion to deny an appeal and adopt Resolution No. 34/2025 was moved and seconded, but the vote outcome was not recorded.

• Appointed Andrew Rodgers to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5.A‑5.I (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 10:00 PM (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 10:30 PM (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 11:00 PM (5-0)
• Motion to deny appeal and adopt Resolution No. 34/2025 moved and seconded (outcome not recorded)

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. Members re‑elected Pat Burtis as Chair and Karen Lang as Vice Chair. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Re‑elected Pat Burtis as Chair (4-0)
• Re‑elected Karen Lang as Vice Chair (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to approve Resolution No. 25-007, Design Review Application PL25-0017 for a 592‑sq‑ft second‑story addition, garage conversion, and new attached two‑car garage at 13 Pacific Queen Passage. The vote was 4‑0 in favor (Commissioners Bandel, Boshoer, Kenney, Rizzo). The commission also approved the minutes from the April 8, April 22, and May 1, 2025 meetings by unanimous voice vote. No other items were adopted or denied.

• Approved Design Review Application PL25-0017 for 13 Pacific Queen Passage (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 8, April 22, and May 1, 2025 meetings (unanimous voice vote)

Town Council

The Town Council approved all items on the Consent Calendar (4.A‑4.E) with a unanimous vote. It adopted Resolution No. 30/2025 to regulate electric vehicle charging spaces. The Council waived competitive bidding and authorized the Town Manager to negotiate a new solid‑waste agreement with Mill Valley Refuse Service, also directing staff to add an early termination clause.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A‑4.E (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 30/2025 to regulate electric vehicle charging spaces (5‑0)
• Waived competitive bidding for new Mill Valley Refuse Service waste contract (5‑0)
• Authorized Town Manager to negotiate new agreement with Mill Valley Refuse Service (5‑0)
• Directed staff to add an early termination clause (years 10‑15) to the new waste contract

Town Council

The Town Council approved the appointment of Karen Lang and re‑appointed incumbent Christopher McBride to the Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee for a two‑year term starting July 1 2025 (vote 5‑0). The Council also approved the appointment of Karl Spurzem, Larry Reed, Karen Lang, Bibhav Chapagain and Glen Roth to the Finance Advisory Committee (vote 5‑0). A random draw assigned Glen Roth and Karl Spurzem to one‑year terms (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026) and the other three appointees to two‑year terms (July 1 2025‑June 30 2027).

• Appointed Karen Lang to Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Christopher McBride to Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Karl Spurzem to Finance Advisory Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Larry Reed to Finance Advisory Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Karen Lang to Finance Advisory Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Bibhav Chapagain to Finance Advisory Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Glen Roth to Finance Advisory Committee (5‑0)
• Assigned Glen Roth and Karl Spurzem to one‑year terms; others to two‑year terms (draw)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The board approved the Consent Calendar item to adopt the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting, voting 5‑0. It then adopted Resolution No. 02/2025, which approves the Sanitary District No. 2 biannual operating budget and capital plan for fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 02/2025 biannual budget & capital plan (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the consent calendar, which included approval of the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission also reviewed proposed improvements to Town Park Picnic Areas B and C and to Cove Park Picnic Area 1, providing feedback and direction to staff but taking no formal vote on those projects.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting (as part of consent calendar)
• Reviewed Town Park Picnic Areas B and C improvements – commission gave feedback and direction
• Reviewed Cove Park Picnic Area 1 improvements – commission gave feedback and direction

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the agenda items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting (AYES: Burtis, D’Alexander, Lang, Simon; NOES: none; ABSTAIN: Sampath)

Town Council

The council voted 5‑0 to allow Vice Mayor Thomas to attend the special meeting remotely because of a contagious illness. After the vote, the council adjourned to closed session to discuss the Town Manager’s performance evaluation. The closed session ended, the council reconvened, and reported that the evaluation process for the Town Manager has been finalized. The meeting was then adjourned to the regular council session.

• Approved Vice Mayor Thomas’s remote attendance (5-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for Town Manager performance evaluation
• Reopened closed session and reported evaluation process finalized
• Adjourned special meeting to regular Town Council meeting

Town Council

The council approved Vice Mayor Thomas' remote attendance request (4-0). All items on the consent calendar, including ordinance amendments and proclamations, were approved (5-0). Resolutions 24/2025 and 25/2025 establishing new staff classifications and salary ranges were adopted (5-0). Additional resolutions updating EV charging expense benefits and a union MOU were also adopted (5-0).

• Approved Vice Mayor Thomas remote attendance (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A-4.F (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar item 4.G (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 24/2025 and 25/2025 on staff classifications and salaries (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 26/2025 and 27/2025 on EV charging expense benefits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 28/2025 revising SEIU 1021 MOU (5-0)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The board voted 5-0 to approve Vice President Thomas’s request for remote participation. It also approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted Resolution No. 01/2025 to annex 4301 Paradise Drive. The proposed operating budget for FY 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 was deferred for future consideration.

• Approved Vice President Thomas’s remote participation (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 4.A: May 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 01/2025 annexing 4301 Paradise Drive (5-0)
• Deferred review of FY 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 operating budget (no action)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the full consent calendar, including an e‑bike safety ordinance, a revenue report, a letter opposing AB 306, meeting cancellations, and several staff appointments, all by a 5‑0 vote. The council also introduced and adopted an amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) that allows taller rear‑yard decks and a 2% increase in lot coverage for residential parcels in the Special Flood Hazard Area, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A‑4.G (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1045 adding Chapter 10.74 to the Municipal Code (e‑bike helmet rule) (5‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter opposing Assembly Bill 306 (5‑0)
• Approved cancellation of July 15 and August 19, 2025 council meetings (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed members to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Flood Control Board, Parks & Rec Commission, Climate Action Committee, Planning Commission, and appointed James Rizzo to Planning Commission (5‑0)
• Approved revenue and expense report for April 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 14 and May 20, 2025 council meetings (5‑0)
• Introduced and adopted zoning amendment for deck height and lot‑coverage changes in flood‑hazard area (5‑0)

Town Council

The Town Council approved appointments to three advisory bodies. Nikita Khanderia (2‑year) and Brooke Hansen (1‑year) were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission by a 5‑0 vote. Tony Garza and Mike Strasser were appointed to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee for two‑year terms by a 3‑2 vote. Penelope Trott was appointed to the Climate Action Committee for a one‑year term by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Nikita Khanderia to Parks and Recreation Commission, 2‑year term (5‑0)
• Approved Brooke Hansen to Parks and Recreation Commission, 1‑year term (5‑0)
• Approved Tony Garza to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, 2‑year term (3‑2)
• Approved Mike Strasser to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, 2‑year term (3‑2)
• Approved Penelope Trott to Climate Action Committee, 1‑year term (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve Resolution No. 25-003, which grants a design‑review approval and a variance for a second driveway, retaining walls, an entry gate, lighting, grading, drainage, and tree removal at 800 Corte Madera Avenue, subject to specific conditions of approval. The hearing on the project was continued to the April 8, 2025 meeting. Commissioners also agreed to keep the meeting in session past the scheduled 10:30 p.m. end time.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-003 for design review and variance (second driveway) with conditions
• Set conditions: restore public right‑of‑way, improve road base, brown concrete walls, no heavy equipment on weekends
• Continued the project hearing to the April 8, 2025 meeting
• Extended the meeting beyond the planned 10:30 p.m. end time

Climate Action Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. Members voted to support the Climate Action Committee’s participation in both the Fourth of July celebration and the Lions Club car show. The group decided that student‑ambassador program applicants must meet at least one of the specified residency or school criteria. The committee agreed that a presentation outline on multifamily EV charger outreach will be prepared and that materials for the Fourth of July booth will be developed.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Supported participation in Fourth of July event and Lions Club Car Show
• Set applicant criteria for student ambassador program
• Agreed to create outline for multifamily EV charger outreach presentation
• Agreed to develop materials for Fourth of July booth

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council approved all items on the consent calendar (5‑0). It adopted an ordinance prohibiting anyone under 16 from operating a Class 2 e‑bike and requiring helmets, effective July 1 2025 (5‑0). The council also approved a 2.80% increase in solid‑waste and recycling rates starting July 1 2025 (5‑0). Finally, staff were directed to proceed with detailed design for the Menke Park Accessibility Improvements Project #24‑006, with council support.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A‑4.G (5‑0)
• Adopted e‑bike ordinance prohibiting under‑16 operation and requiring helmets (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23/2025 increasing solid‑waste rates by 2.80% (5‑0)
• Directed staff to proceed with detailed design for Menke Park Accessibility Improvements Project #24‑006 (council support)
• Accepted Quarterly Investment Report for period ending March 31 2025 (part of consent calendar)
• Acknowledged and filed Accounts Payable Warrants for April 2025 (part of consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 closed‑session meeting (part of consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 regular meeting (part of consent calendar)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The board approved the minutes from the Dec. 17, 2024 meeting and extended the meeting twice, first to 10:00 PM and then to 10:30 PM, each by a 5‑0 vote. It authorized $250,000 extra contingency and a right‑of‑entry agreement for improvements at 15 Koch Road. It also approved a construction contract not to exceed $3,400,000 plus a 15 % contingency for Phase II of the Category 5 Sewer Rehabilitation Project, again by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Dec 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 10:00 PM (5-0)
• Extended meeting to 10:30 PM (5-0)
• Authorized $250,000 extra contingency and right‑of‑entry agreement for 15 Koch Road (5-0)
• Approved contract up to $3,400,000 plus 15% contingency for Phase II Category 5 sewer rehab (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission voted to approve the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the April 28 regular meeting. The motion passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other business items were considered.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including April 28 minutes (5-0-0)

Town Council

The Town Council voted to deny the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a six‑story, 99‑unit residential development at 240 Tamal Vista Boulevard and to adopt Resolution No. 20/2025 upholding that decision. The council also approved extending the meeting to 10:00 PM. Both votes were 4‑0‑1, with Councilmember Eli Beckman recused from the appeal vote.

• Extended meeting to 10:00 PM (vote 4-0-1)
• Denied appeal and adopted Resolution No. 20/2025 upholding Planning Commission decision (vote 4-0-1, Beckman recused)
• Councilmember Eli Beckman recused from appeal vote due to conflict of interest

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to approve Resolution No. 25-006, recommending the Town Council adopt amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) that add flexibility for uncovered decks on Golden Hind Passage and increase lot coverage by 2 % in the special flood hazard area of the R‑1 zone. The resolution passed with four affirmative votes and no opposition. The commission also approved the minutes of the January 28, March 11, and March 25, 2025 meetings by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-006 recommending zoning amendments (4‑0)
• Approved January 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (voice vote, Rizzo abstained)
• Approved March 11, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (voice vote, Rizzo abstained)
• Approved March 25, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee approved the action minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion on signage, complete streets, historic steps, and other projects.

• Approved action minutes of Jan 13 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Fire Council - Central Marin Fire Authority

The Fire Council approved its consent calendar unanimously. It then adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget and passed five resolutions covering a consulting agreement, a shared services pact with Kentfield Fire, revisions to two labor MOUs, and salary/benefits updates, each with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approve Consent Calendar items 4A‑4C – 4‑0 vote
• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 Budget (Resolution 2025/05) – 4‑0 vote
• Authorize 3‑year consulting agreement with Heather Price‑Fair (Resolution 2025/06) – 4‑0 vote
• Approve amended shared services agreement with Kentfield Fire District (Resolution 2025/07) – 4‑0 vote
• Approve revisions to MOUs with firefighters and battalion chiefs associations (Resolution 2025/08) – 4‑0 vote
• Approve revisions to salaries and benefits for fire inspector and management unit (Resolution 2025/09) – 4‑0 vote

Town Council

The Town Council met in closed session to discuss the Town Manager's performance evaluation, but reported no actionable decision. The session reconvened in open session with no further action. The meeting was then adjourned.

Town Council

The council approved all consent‑calendar items except a $15,000 performance‑evaluation contract, which was tabled (5‑0). It also introduced a fire‑hazard zone ordinance, adopted a new street‑tree list resolution, and approved a $250,000 donation to the Intergenerational Center (each 5‑0).

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A‑4.D, 4.F‑4.G (5‑0)
• Tabled item 4.E – $15,000 performance‑evaluation agreement (5‑0)
• Introduced fire‑code ordinance designating a moderate fire‑hazard zone (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 19/2025 updating street‑tree recommendations (5‑0)
• Approved $250,000 donation from Age‑Friendly Corte Madera for Intergenerational Center (5‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the consent calendar with a 7‑0‑0 vote. No public comments were received. Commissioners discussed replacing the Town Park playground for children ages 5‑12 and formed an ad‑hoc subcommittee to plan community outreach. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0-0 vote)
• Formed ad-hoc subcommittee for Town Park playground replacement

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed staff reports on design review application PL24-0059 to demolish an existing two‑story office and build a six‑story, 99‑unit residential building at 240 Tamal Vista Blvd. Commissioners asked questions about traffic impacts, flood‑plain alterations, building height, school capacity, and requested waivers; staff provided answers. No vote or formal approval, denial, or postponement was recorded, leaving the application pending.

Climate Action Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. Karen Lang was elected Vice Chair by unanimous vote. An ad‑hoc subcommittee of Chair Burtis, Vice Chair Lang, and Member Simon was formed to continue work on multifamily EV charger outreach.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Karen Lang as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Formed ad‑hoc subcommittee on multifamily EV charger outreach (no vote)

Town Council

The council adopted Resolution No. 15/2025 to update building and planning fee schedules with a 5‑0 vote. It declined to purchase a below‑market‑rate housing unit and to start an employee housing program, taking no action on that item. Council members approved a five‑year lease with BCF 1 Tam Ridge LP for the Intergenerational Center and a professional‑services agreement up to $25,000, voting 4‑1 (Beckman recused). The council also authorized the Director of Public Works to award a Hart Street Connector Path construction contract up to $650,000 plus a 10% contingency, voting 5‑0.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 4.A. and 4.D. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15/2025 updating fee schedules (5-0)
• Declined purchase of BMR unit and employee housing program (no action)
• Authorized 5‑year lease with BCF 1 Tam Ridge LP and $25,000 services contract (4-1, Beckman recused)
• Authorized Public Works to award Hart Street Connector Path contract up to $650,000 +10% contingency (5-0)
• Extended meeting end time to 10:00 PM (5-0)

Flood Control Board

The Flood Control Board approved the Action Minutes from February 10, 2025 with a unanimous vote. No other items were formally decided; the remainder of the meeting involved presentations and discussion on zoning amendments, sea‑level rise data, flood‑control projects, and related topics.

• Approved February 10, 2025 action minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the design review for a 589‑sq‑ft first‑floor and 259‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition at 515 Oakdale Avenue. It voted to continue the design review and variance for a second driveway at 800 Corte Madera Avenue, moving the decision to the May 27, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Design Review Application PL24-0079 for 515 Oakdale Avenue addition (5-0)
• Continued Design Review Application PL24-0046 and Variance Application PL25-0016 for 800 Corte Madera Avenue to May 27, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The council adjourned to a closed session to consider the Town Manager's performance evaluation. When the session reconvened, the mayor reported that there was no reportable action on the item. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Town Council

The Town Council voted 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar items 4.A (temporary signage for the Friends of the Larkspur Library fundraiser) and 4.G (minutes of the March 4, 2025 meeting). No action was taken on the study of updating building and planning fee schedules; the item will return for a public hearing later. All other agenda items were informational only.

• Approved Consent Calendar item 4.A – temporary signs for library fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar item 4.G – March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• No action taken on study of building and planning fee schedule updates (tabled for later hearing)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission discussed a study on updating building and planning fee schedules but took no formal action on the fee proposals. Because of the late hour, the remaining agenda items were postponed to the April 5, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.

• Postponed remaining agenda items to April 5, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on January 27, 2025. Commissioners voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the Consent Calendar, which included approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held that same day. No other actions were formally decided; the commission discussed the 2025 meeting schedule but did not vote on it. Public comment consisted of two emailed comments.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 27, 2025 regular meeting (5-0-0)

Climate Action Committee

The committee appointed Sarah D’Alexander to fill a vacant seat. The committee approved the minutes of the January 15 2024 meeting, with three ayes and two abstentions. It decided to add a metric for multifamily EV charger installations and to include heat‑pump water‑heater percentages in the climate scorecard, with a review planned for September. No other motions were voted on.

• Appointed Sarah D’Alexander to the Climate Action Committee (by Town Council)
• Approved minutes of Jan 15 2024 meeting (ayes: Lang, Simon, Sampath; abstain: Burtis, D’Alexander)
• Agreed to add multifamily EV charger installations as a metric if permit data available
• Agreed to add percentages of heat‑pump water heaters to the scorecard
• Clarified that “# Water Heaters Electrified” counts only heat‑pump units
• Planned to review scorecard metrics again in September 2025
• Vice Chair position to be filled by election at next meeting
• Members with terms expiring June 30 must reapply by May 9