MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
CORTE MADERA TOWN COUNCIL
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Mayor Casissa called the Special Meeting of the Town Council to order at Town Hall Council Chambers, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd., Ste. 108, Corte Madera, CA on October 8, 2022 at 6:35pm.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Casissa (virtually); Vice Mayor Lee, Councilmembers Beckman, and Ravasio
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Mongan
Staff Present: Interim Town Manager Adam Wolff (virtually) Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe
Administrative Analyst Lorena Barrera
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 2 individuals:
Durriya Syed
Judy Ardzrooni
Mayor Casissa closed public comment.
3. PRESENTATIONS: None
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 members of public to pull items from the Consent Calendar, and no public comment was received from attendees or via email.
Mayor Casissa called for a vote on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Lee) to approve Consent Calendar items 4A – 4D.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Mongan absent) in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
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4.A. Waive Further Reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Resolutions and Ordinances by Title Only
4.B. Adopt Resolution No. 51/2022 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. Adopt Resolution No. 52/2022 (1) Endorsing the Twin Cities Girls Softball League and (2) Allowing Two Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way from November 5, 2022 to December 1, 2022 and Allowing One Temporary Sign in the Public Right-of-Way from November 11, 2022 to December 1, 2022 Publicizing the Registration Period for the Upcoming Season
4.D. Approve Minutes of the September 20, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Consideration and Possible Approval of a Professional Services Contract with mack5, in an Amount Not to Exceed $74,935, for Preparation of a Facility Conditions Assessment of Parks and Recreation Facilities for the Town of Corte Madera
Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe introduced the item and presented the staff report.
In the presentation of the report and answering questions from council, staff was assisted by mack5 Senior Project Manager David Ross.
Mayor Casissa opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 3 individuals:
Jim Jordan
Jolie DeVilbiss
Pati Stoliar
Mayor Casissa closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Casissa called for a motion:
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Beckman) to approve a Professional Services Contract with mack5, in an Amount Not to Exceed $74,935.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Mongan absent) in favor of the motion.
6.B. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 53/2022 Amending the Compensation Schedule for Part Time Hourly Employees of the Town of Corte Madera to Add the Re-Introduced Pay Scale for the Recreation Aide Position Classification Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe introduced the item, presented the staff report and 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 (Lee/Ravasio) to adopt Resolution No. 53/2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Mongan absent) in favor of the motion.
6.C. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 54/2022 Appointing a Temporary Chief Building Official and Authorizing the Interim Town Manager to Execute a Contract for Interim Chief Building Official Services with Thomas Ahrens Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn introduced the item, presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
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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 (Ravasio/Lee) to adopt Resolution No. 54/2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Mongan absent) in favor of the motion.
6.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Revised Responses to Recommendations R2 and R3 for the 2021-2022 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report: Electrifying Marin's Buildings: A Countywide Approach (responses are required by 10/4/22) Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn introduced the item and with the assistance of Town Attorney Amy Ackerman presented the staff report and 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 approve the revised responses to Recommendations R2 and R3 for the 2021-2022 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Mongan absent) in favor of the motion.
6.E. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 55/2022 to Revise Department Head Salary Schedule
(This item was introduced at the 09/20/2022 Council meeting. This is a two meeting item per Council policy)
Interim Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item, presented the staff report and 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 (Ravasio/Lee) to adopt Resolution No. 55/2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Mongan absent) in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Interim Town Manager: No report was provided.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Casissa: He attended the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) meeting held in person in San Anselmo and also attended the Spirit of Marin awards ceremony.
Vice Mayor Lee: He attended the MCCMC meeting held in person in San Anselmo.
Councilmember Beckman: No report was provided.
Councilmember Mongan: No present for meeting.
Councilmember Ravasio: No report was provided.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING October 3, 2022 Corte Madera Town Council Special Meeting Minutes 4
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, October 18, 2022 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 7:53pm to the next Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.