MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 2023
TOWN COUNCIL AND MARIN COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 2
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE TO PUBLIC:
The Special Town Council Strategic Planning Workshop will be held at the Corte Madera Community Center and will not be videoconferenced over Zoom.
Members of the public may participate and submit public comment in person during the meeting. Members of the public can also send comments by email [email protected] before the meeting. Public Comment will be taken on each item on the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Lee called the Special Meeting to order at the Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA on January 27, 2023 at 9:13am.
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
Finance Director Daria Carrillo
Public Works Director R.J. Suokko
Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Howe
Communications Manager Mike Morarity
Climate Action and Adaptation Coordinator Phoebe Goulden Administrative Analyst Lorena Barrera
2. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
2A. Meeting Introduction
Town Manager Adam Wolff welcomed everyone and explained the agenda and format of the workshop. He explained that the workshop is for the Town Council to discuss short and longterm priorities and objectives for the Town and therefore focus staff work. While general direction may be given to the Town Manager, the Town Council will not make specific decisions or take any actions. The Town Council may direct the Town Manager to place specific topics and items on the agenda of future, regular Town Council meetings. 2B. Staff Presentations
Department Heads and key staff provided a summary review of the 2022 work plan and the priorities for 2023. They also presented on department accomplishments and shared information regarding department workloads.
Between each Department Head and key staff presentation, Mayor Lee called on each Councilmember to provide comments and ask questions. Staff answered questions of Council. 2C. Discussion of 2023 Council Priorities (Categories) and Work Plan Town Manager Adam Wolff facilitated the discussion regarding 2023 Town Council priorities.
Council held a brief discussion and was unable to proceed with the remainder of the agenda as the time allotted for the meeting had run out. The remainder of the items were tabled for further discussion. The Town Manager will then return to Council with a summary of the complete workshop discussion for Council’s review and direction as appropriate at a later date. 2D. Discussion Regarding Roles and Objectives for Council Liaisons to Town Advisory Bodies
3. RECAP
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 1:30pm.