MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 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 June 21, 2022 at 6:30pm.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Casissa; Councilmembers Beckman, Lee, Mongan, Ravasio Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager Todd Cusimano
Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Fire Chief Ruben Martin
Finance Director Daria Carrillo
Planning and Building Director Adam Wolff
Public Works Director R.J. Suokko
Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe
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 1 individual:
• Roy Wolford
Mayor Casissa closed public comment.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.A. Presentation of Award
Michael Nakagaki, Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch Chief representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 9, presented the Town of Corte Madera with a Community Rating System (CRS) Class 6 Plaque and commended the Town for its hard work, commitment to higher standards of floodplain management, and contribution to flood-risk mitigation measures.
Council received the award and took a photo with the award.
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3.B. Presentation Of The Following Proclamations:
- Proclamation Recognizing the Month of June as National Immigrant Heritage Month - Proclamation Declaring July 2022 as Parks Make Life Better Month Mayor Casissa presented the proclamation recognizing the month of June as National Immigrant Heritage Month and Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe presented the proclamation declaring July 2022 as Parks Make Life Better Month Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Casissa closed public comment and moved on to the next item.
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, and no public comment was received from attendees or via email.
Mayor Casissa then called for a vote on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Lee) to approve Consent Calendar items 4A – 4H.
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. 35/2022 Authorizing Teleconference Meetings Of The Legislative Bodies Of The Town Of Corte Madera Pursuant To Government Code section 54953(e) of the Brown Act, in the Event it is Necessary
4.C. Authorize The Director Of Public Works To Approve The Plans And Contract Documents, Authorize The Advertisement For Bids, And Award A Construction Contract To The Lowest Responsible And Responsive Bidder For A Base Bid Amount, Not To Exceed $2,100,000 Plus A 10% Contingency For The 2022 Road Resurfacing Project No. 21- 001
4.D. Adopt Resolution No. 36/2022 Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023
4.E. Adopt Resolution No. 37/2022 (1) Endorsing the Corte Madera Lions Club “Classic & EV Car Show” Fundraiser, and (2) Allowing Six Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way from August 22, 2022 to September 10, 2022 Publicizing the “Classic & EV Car Show” Fundraiser scheduled for September 10, 2022
4.F. Approve Appointments Of Members To The Following Commissions And Committees:
(1) Planning Commission - Appoint Bob Bundy As Interim Planning Commissioner Until A Recruitment Can Be Conducted to Fill A Vacant Seat With Term Expiring June 30, 2024; and
(2) Climate Action Committee - Waive Interview Process And Appoint Leslie Alden, David Johnson, Amy Rouas And Martin Wahl To Two-Year Terms Commencing July 1, 2022 And Expiring June 30, 2024 And Appoint Meredith Foster, Hilde Simon And Phil Simon To One-Year Terms Commencing July 1, 2022 And Expiring June 30, 2023 As There Were Not More Applicants Than Available Seats
4.G. Accept Revenue and Expenditure Report for May 2022
4.H. Approve Minutes of the June 7, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Review and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 38/2022 Approving the Town Operating June 21, 2022 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Providing Direction to Staff As Appropriate (This is a two-meeting item, introduced on June 7, 2022)
Finance Director Daria Carrillo introduced the item and 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 comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Casissa closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Casissa called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Beckman/Ravasio) to adopt Resolution No. 38/2022 approving the Town Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Roll call vote: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Receive Update and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Modifications to the Housing Opportunity Sites for the Housing Element
Planning and Building Director Adam Wolff introduced the item, presented the staff report and answered questions from the public.
Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 4 individuals:
• Diane Henderson
• Pat Ravasio
• James Andrews
• Melissa Duggan
Mayor Casissa closed public comment. Following further discussion, Council supported staff’s recommendation to add 100 Tamal Plaza and 240 Tamal Vista Boulevard to the Housing Opportunity Site list and retain Site 1 (601 Tamalpais Drive) on the Housing Opportunity Site list at the proposed density recommended by staff, at this time. The options presented by staff related to Site 1 would be considered after comments on the Housing Opportunity Sites are received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
6.B. Consideration And Possible Action to:
(1) Move to Rescind Council’s Vote Adopting Resolution No. 34/2022 (1) Calling for an Election on November 8, 2022 for Three Councilmembers and a Measure Renewing the Special Parcel Tax for Paramedic Services, and (2) Requesting the County of Marin to Consolidate the Election; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 39/2022 (1) Calling for an Election on November 8, 2022 for Three Councilmembers and a Measure, With Revisions to the Previously Approved Ballot Language, Renewing the Special Parcel Tax for Paramedic Services, and (2) Requesting the County of Marin to Consolidate the Election Town Attorney Amy Ackerman presented the staff report and discussed the paramedic tax renewal and the procedural discussion regarding the elections process and Councilmember election. Central Marin Fire Chief Ruben Martin was present to assist Town Attorney Ackerman with answering questions from Council. Town Attorney Ackerman went over the staff recommendation to reconsider and set aside the vote adopting Resolution No. 34/2022 and adopt Resolution No. 39/2022 which contains a ballot question providing additional information to voters and also corrects one reference to the Elections Code.
Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Casissa closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Casissa called for a motion.
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Roll call vote: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6.C. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 40/2022 to (1) Create New Position Classification Titled Public Works Inspector, With a Salary Range of $7,233 to $8,793 Per Month; and (2) Amend Compensation Schedule C – Mid Management Employees, to Add New Position and Salary Range (This is a two meeting item per Council Policy, introduced on June 7, 2022)
Public Works Director R.J. Suokko 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.
Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• James Andrews
Mayor Casissa closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Casissa called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Beckman) to adopt Resolution No. 40/2022.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Town Manager Report: Todd Cusimano recognized the work of all department heads and mentioned that they would be taking some time off before tackling the rest of the year. He mentioned the D.E.I. training was scheduled for October 2022 and that staff would be discussing the importance of the mission and values. He also mentioned the importance of the proclamations being presented and how the Town is partnering with groups in the community.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Casissa: He attended a Ross Valley Paramedic Authority meeting, the Age-Friendly Corte Madera meeting and the Lions Share event last Saturday. He also mentioned that the Mayor’s Forum would include a discussion with special guest, Central Marin Police Chief Michael Norton.
Vice Mayor Lee: Charles Lee reported attending the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) meeting.
Councilmember Beckman: No report was provided.
Councilmember Mongan: No report was provided.
Councilmember Ravasio: He attended a Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) meeting.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Town Council Meeting (July 5, 2022 Town Council Meeting was approved for cancellation by Council action at the June 7, 2022 meeting)
Mayor Casissa reminded the community that the July 5th Council meeting was cancelled and the next meeting was scheduled for July 19th. There were no comments from Council regarding the draft agenda, and no public comment was received from attendees or via email.
Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn announced that the presentation from CalTrans that was in the draft agenda for the July 19th meeting has actually been post-poned to August 16, 2022.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casissa adjourned the meeting at 8:17pm to the next regular Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.
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