MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CORTE MADERA TOWN COUNCIL
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Lee called the Meeting of the Town Council to order at Town Hall Council Chambers, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd., Ste. 108, Corte Madera, CA on December 20, 2022 at 6:30pm.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Lee, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmembers Casissa, Ravasio and Thomas
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager Adam Wolff
Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe
Administrative Analyst Lorena Barrera
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Lee opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• David Bell
Mayor Lee closed public comment.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.A. Annual Parks And Recreation Programming Report For 2022 By Parks and Recreation Director, Ashley Howe
Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe gave a presentation to Council. Council shared comments and asked questions regarding the presentation. Staff responded to questions and comments.
Mayor Lee opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Lee closed public comment, thanked staff and moved on to the next item.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
December 20, 2022 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 Mayor Lee 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 Lee called for a vote on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Thomas) to approve Consent Calendar items 4A – 4K.
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. 65/2022 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. 66/2022 (1) Endorsing the Tidalwaves Swim Team and (2) Allowing Three Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way for the Tidalwaves Swim Team from January 3, 2023 to February 13, 2023 Publicizing the Registration Period for the Upcoming Tidalwaves Swim Season
4.D. Adopt Resolution No. 67/2022 Establishing Compensation for Part Time hourly Employees Effective January 1, 2023
4.E. Approval of Necessary Funds for Interested Councilmembers to Attend the League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy on January 18-20, 2023, in Sacramento, CA
4.F. Approve Cancellation of the January 3, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting
4.G. Approve Annual Listing of Expiring Terms on Town Boards, Commissions and Committees During 2023 in Compliance With Maddy Act (Govt. Code § 54972.)
4.H. Adopt Resolution No. 68/2022 Approving a Publicly Available Pay Schedule in Accordance With CalPERS Regulations
4.I. Accept Revenue and Expenditure Report for November, 2022
4.J. Accept Accounts Payable Warrants for November, 2022
4.K. Approve Minutes of the December 6, 2022 Town Council Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 69/2022 Formalizing a Revised Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe introduced the item and presented the staff report.
Staff answered questions from council.
Mayor Lee opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Lee closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Lee called for a motion:
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Beckman/Casissa) to adopt Resolution No. 69/2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6.B. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 70/2022 Approving a Revised Town Manager Job Description
December 20, 2022 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and presented the staff report. Staff answered questions from council.
Mayor Lee opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Lee closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Lee called for a motion:
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Casissa) to adopt Resolution No. 70/2023.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6.C. Discussion and Possible Action by the Mayor to Appoint Councilmembers as Liaisons to Standing Committees and to Fill Vacancies on Joint Powers Authority Boards and Town Committees for the Year 2023
Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn introduced the item and stated this item is an activity undertaken by the Council each time it reorganizes and new Council appointments are selected for the upcoming year. She also stated that staff was recommending that Council adopt and establish a more defined role, as well as guidelines and responsibilities, for the Council Liaisons and that the appointment of liaisons be tabled and that a discussion of guidelines and liaison roles and responsibilities be agendized for the annual Town Council Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Workshop that will be held in January. Council agreed with the recommendation and directed staff to proceed with the recommendation.
Mayor Lee opened up the discussion for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Lee closed public comment and proceeded with appointment changes.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Town Manager: He recognized the retirement of Dan Reese and Erik Van Renselaar from Central Marin Fire Authority.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Lee: He attended the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) meeting and the Chamber of Commerce Mixer.
Vice Mayor Beckman: He attended the Central Marin Sanitation Agency Board meeting, Chamber of Commerce Mixer, MCE Board Meeting and a meeting on the CalTrans Highway 101 Tamalpais Overcrossing Project.
Councilmember Casissa: He reported attending a Finance Committee meeting back in October.
Councilmember Ravasio: No report was provided.
Councilmember Thomas: No report was provided.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, January 17, 2023 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 Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:14PM to the next Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.