MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CORTE MADERA TOWN COUNCIL
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Mayor Casissa called the Regular Meeting of the Town Council to order at Town Hall Council Chambers, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd., Ste. 108, Corte Madera, CA on May 17, 2022 at 6:32pm.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Casissa; Councilmembers Beckman (attended virtually), Lee, Mongan (attended virtually), Ravasio
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager Todd Cusimano
Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Adam Wolff, Planning and Building Director (attended virtually) Martha Battaglia, Senior Planner
Lorena Barrera, Administrative Analyst
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 3 individuals:
• Lucy MacPherson
• David MacPherson
• Pat Ravasio
Mayor Casissa closed public comment.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.A. Presentation Of The Following Proclamations:
• Declaring May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month • Declaring May 2022 as Jewish American Heritage Month
Councilmember Mongan read the Proclamation Declaring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Councilmember Beckman read the Proclamation Declaring Jewish American Heritage Month Mayor Casissa made a statement recognizing Older American Month.
May 17, 2022 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• Pati Stoliar
Mayor Casissa closed public comment and moved on the next item.
3.B. Budget Overview
Finance Director Daria Carrillo introduced the item, presented the staff report and with the assistance of Town Manager Todd Cusimano answered questions from Council.
Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment. No public comment was received from attendees or via email. Mayor Casissa closed public comment.
No action was taken, the item was for informational purposes only.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Casissa asked if there were public comments or requests from the public for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests from Councilmembers, staff or members of public to pull items from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment via email for Item 4.D. from 2 individuals:
• Christopher McBride
• Dan Kenney
Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk Rebecca Vaughn read the names of the applicants who were recommended for appointment on Item 4.D. and were on the call and announced they thanked the Council for the opportunity.
Mayor Casissa closed public comment and then called for a vote on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Lee) to approve Consent Calendar items 4A – 4G.
Roll call vote: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Waive Further Reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Resolutions and Ordinances by Title Only
4.B. Adopt Resolution No. 29/2022 (1) Endorsing the Corte Madera Community Foundation’s Summer Concert Series, and (2) Allowing two Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way from June 6, 2022 to July 22, 2022 Publicizing the Summer Concert Series at Piccolo Pavilion
4.C. Adopt Resolution No. 30/2022 Electing That The Town Accept The Transportation Authority Of Marin (TAM) Recommendation To Opt Out Of The Marin County Congestion Management Program (CMP) In Accordance With State CMP Statute As Authorized By California Government Code Section 65088.3
4.D. Approve Appointments Of Members To The Following Board, Commissions And Committees As There Were Not More Applicants Than Available Seats:
(1) Planning Commission - Waive Interview Process and Re-Appoint Margaret Bandel and Phyllis Metcalfe, and Appoint Daniel Kenney to Two-Year Terms Commencing July 1, 2022 and Expiring June 30, 2024; and (2) Parks and Recreation Commission - Waive Interview Process and Re-Appoint Sarah Elsen and Alden Miles, and Appoint Tim Rose to Two-Year Terms Commencing July 1, 2022 and Expiring June 30, 2024 and Alexander Blumling (Youth Commissioner) to a One-Year Term Commencing July 1, 2022 and Expiring June 30, 2023; and
May 17, 2022 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 (3) Flood Control Board - Waive Interview Process and Re-Appoint Nathan Blomgren and Ramon Garcia and Appoint Manny Albano and Sachi Itagaki to Two-Year Terms Commencing July 1, 2022 and Expiring June 30, 2024; and (4) Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee - Waive Interview Process and ReAppoint Karen Gerbosi, Jean Greenbaum and Karl Spurzem to Two-Year Terms Commencing July 1, 2022 and Expiring June 30, 2024 and Appoint Christopher McBride to a One-Year Term on the Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee Commencing July 1, 2022 and Expiring June 30, 2023
4.E. Acceptance of Revenue and Expenditure Report for April, 2022
4.F. Acceptance of Warrants and Payroll for April, 2022
4.G. Approve Minutes of the May 3, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Public Hearing To Consider Proposed Ordinance Amendments And The Adoption Of Guidelines Related To The Town’s Inclusionary Housing Policies Affecting New Housing Development In Corte Madera
Planning and Building Director Adam Wolff introduced the item and Senior Planner Martha Battaglia and with the assistance of Dena Belzer, President of Strategic Economics, Inc., presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• Richard Perlstein
Mayor Casissa closed public comment. Council deliberated on whether to consider the proposed ordinance or the alternative ordinance considering the comments brought up during the public comment period on this item. After further discussion, Council agreed to introduce the alternative ordinance.
Mayor Casissa called for a motion.
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman clarified that the alternative ordinance only applies to applications that are not yet deemed approved by the time the ordinance is effective and noted that with the introduction of the alternative ordinance, the project brought up during the public comment period for this item (645 Tamalpais Drive) would be exempt of paying the in-lieu fees.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to introduce the alternative ordinance.
Roll call vote: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
*** Note that the consideration of the resolution for this item was held to the next meeting, when this item is brought back for possible adoption.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Revised Town Mission Statement and Town Values as Recommended By the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team and Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding the DEI Training and Collaboration Proposal
Town Manager Todd Cusimano introduced the item and provided background information and Administrative Analyst Lorena Barrera presented the staff report and both answered questions from Council.
Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 3 individuals:
• Roy Wolford
• Pati Stoliar
May 17, 2022 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 4 • Phyllis Metcalfe (submitted via email)
Mayor Casissa closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Casissa called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to adopt the revised Mission and Values and to proceed with the suggested training proposal.
Roll call vote: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Town Manager Report: No report was provided.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Casissa: No report was provided.
Vice Mayor Lee: No report was provided.
Councilmember Beckman: No report was provided.
Councilmember Mongan: No report was provided.
Councilmember Ravasio: No report was provided.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING There were no comments from Council regarding the draft agenda, and no public comment was received from attendees or via email.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casissa adjourned the meeting at 9:28pm to the next regular Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.