Fred Casissa
Mayor
Charles Lee
Vice Mayor
Eli Beckman
Councilmember
Leila Mongan
Councilmember
Bob Ravasio
Councilmember
Town of Corte Madera Regular Town
Council Meeting
Todd Cusimano
Town Manager
Amy Ackerman
Town Attorney
Rebecca Vaughn
Town Clerk
Town Hall Council Chambers
240 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Ste. 108
Corte Madera, CA 94925
townofcortemadera.org
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
6:30 PM
This meeting will take place in person, with video/teleconference option NOTICE TO PUBLIC:
The Corte Madera Town Council may meet by teleconference, in-person, or in a hybrid manner, consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021).
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
At the beginning of each regular Town Council meeting, any member of the public may address the Town Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes unless otherwise specified by the Mayor or the Presiding Officer. The public will be given an opportunity to speak on each agenda item at the time it is called. The Council may discuss and/ortake action regarding any or all of the items listed below. Once the public comment portion of any item on this agenda has been closed by the Council, no further comment from the public will be permitted unless authorized by the Mayor or the Council and if so authorized, said additional public comment shall be limited to the provision of information not previously provided to the Council or as otherwise limited by order of the Mayor or Council.
3. PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation items are for informational and discussion purposes only. Council will not take formal action on these items.
3.A. Commendation for outgoing Parks and Recreation Commissioner Emily Janowsky upon her retirement from the Commission following eight years of service.
3.B. Update on the Neighborhood Response Group (NRG) Program by Rachel Kertz, NRG Coordinator
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
The purpose of the Consent Calendar is to group items together which are routine or have been discussed previously and do not require further discussion. They will be approved by a single motion.
Any member of the Town Council, Town Staff, or the Public may request removal of an item for discussion. Rescheduling of the item(s) will be at the discretion of the Mayor and Town Council.
4.A. Waive Further Reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Resolutions and Ordinances by Title Only
(Standard procedural action – no backup information provided)
4.B. Adopt Resolution No. 41/2022 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
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution as requested
4.B. Staff Report and Attachments
4.C. Appointment Of Voting Delegate To The League Of California Cities Annual Conference, And Approval Of Necessary Funds For Interested Councilmembers To Attend The League Of California Cities Annual Conference
Recommendation: Make appointment and provide authorization as requested
4.C. Staff Report and Attachments
4.D. Authorize the Public Works Director to Execute and Record the Notice of Completion for the 2021 Road Rehabilitation Project, #20-007 and Release Retention to Ghilotti Bros., Inc. in the Amount of $117,876.52
Recommendation: Approve item and provide authorization as requested
4.D. Staff Report and Attachments
4.E. Accept Warrants and Payroll for June, 2022
Recommendation: Accept report as requested
4.E. Staff Report and Attachments
4.F. Approve Minutes of the June 21, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting Recommendation: Approve item as requested
4.F. 6.21.22 Draft Town Council Meeting Minutes
4.G. Approve Minutes of the July 6, 2022 Special Town Council Closed Session Meeting Recommendation: Approve item as requested
4.G. 7.6.22 Draft Town Council Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. BUSINESS ITEMS:
6.A. Receive Annual Report From Sales Tax Citizens Oversight Committee Recommendation: Receive update and provide direction as requested
6.A. Staff Report and Attachments
6.B. Adopt Resolution No. 42/2022 to Appoint Adam Wolff as Interim Town Manager and Approve an Employment Agreement with Adam Wolff to Serve as Interim Town Manager for a term lasting from July 20, 2022 until December 31, 2022, or as otherwise provided in the Employment Agreement
Recommendation: Discuss and consider approval of Interim Town Manager Contract
6.B. Staff Report and Attachments
6.C. Consideration of Proposal to Hire a Climate Action and Adaptation Coordinator for the Planning and Building Department and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding (1) Creation of New Position Classification Titled Climate Action and Adaptation Coordinator, With a Salary Range of $7,413 to $9,011 Per Month; and (2) Amendment to Compensation Schedule C – Mid Management Employees, to Add New Position and Salary Range (This is a two meeting item per Council Policy)
Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction as requested
6.C. Staff Report and Attachments
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
- Town Manager Report
- Town Council Reports
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Town Council Meeting (August 2, 2022 Town Council Meeting was approved for cancellation by Council action at the June 7, 2022 meeting)
Recommendation: Review item and provide direction to staff
8.A. 8.16.22 Draft Town Council Agenda
9. ADJOURNMENT
ORDER OF BUSINESS: The Sanitary District No. 2 (SD2) meetings begin upon conclusion of the meeting of the Corte Madera Town Council unless otherwise noted. Agendas for SD2 are posted separately.
REPORTS: Town Council Staff Reports are usually available by 5:00 p.m., Friday prior to the Council Meeting, and may be obtained at the Corte Madera Town Hall, or by calling 415-927-5050. Copies of the reports relating to agenda items are available for review in the Town Clerk's Office, at the Corte Madera Library, Fire Station 13 (5600 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera 94925) and https://www.townofcortemadera.org/681/Agendas-Minutes-and-Notices. Materials related to an item on this agenda that have been submitted to the Town Council or staff after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Town Clerk's Office located at Town Hall, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd., Ste. 110, Corte Madera, CA 94925, during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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