MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 2023
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 February 7, 2023 at 6:30pm.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Lee, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmembers Casissa, and Ravasio
Councilmembers Absent: Thomas
Staff Present: Town Manager Adam Wolff
Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Finance Director Daria Carrillo
Fire Chief Ruben Martin
Administrative Analyst Lorena Barrera
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Lee opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 5 individuals:
• James Jordan
• David MacPherson
• Roy Wolford
• Pati Stoliar
• Karl Spurzem
Mayor Lee closed public comment.
3. PRESENTATIONS: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
Mayor Lee called for a vote on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to approve Consent Calendar items 4A – 4G.
February 7, 2023 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Thomas absent) in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Adopt Resolution No. 08/2023 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.B. Adopt Resolution No. 09/2023 Acknowledging the Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Central Marin Fire Authority Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to Perform Annual Inspections in Such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code
4.C. Accept Quarterly Investment Report for Period Ending December 31, 2022
4.D. Authorize the Public Works Director to Execute and Record the Notice of Completion for the 2022 Road Resurfacing Project – Phase 1, #22-005 and Release Retention to Roadway Construction Inc. in the Amount of $81,629.28
4.E. Approve Minutes of the January 11, 2023 Town Council Special Meeting
4.F. Approve Minutes of the January 17, 2023 Town Council Special Meeting
4.G. Approve Minutes of the January 17, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. First Reading and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.16 – Planning Commission of Title Two of the Corte Madera Municipal Code (CMMC) to Amend Sections 2.16.030 and 2.16.040 to Remove Obsolete References and Require the Planning Commission to Carry Out Duties Prescribed by State Law and the CMMC and to Add Section 2.16.070 to Create the Position of Community Development Director and Provide that the Community Development Director Carry out the Duties of the Planning Director as Provided in the CMMC
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 (Beckman/Ravasio) to waive the first reading and introduce the ordinance as proposed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Thomas absent) in favor of the motion.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consider Proposal to Rename the Planning and Building Department to Community Development Department, Hire a Community Development Director Position for the Community Development Department and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Creation of a New Position Classification Titled Community Development Director and Proposed Salary Range of $13,858 to $16,846 for Community Development Director (This is a two-meeting item per Council Policy)
Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and presented the staff report. Wolff proposed a change to the job description where there is a reference to acute hearing and stated that staff does not want to discourage applicants with hearing disabilities and therefore the language would be changed to “Ability to communicate via phone, email, and in-person dialogue.” Staff then proceeded to answer 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:
February 7, 2023 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Beckman) to bring back the item for approval with the proposed amendment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Thomas absent) in favor of the motion.
6.B. Presentation and Acceptance of the Town of Corte Madera Annual Independent Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
Finance Director Daria Carrillo introduced the item and introduced Auditor Andrew Roth of the PUN Group Accountants and Advisors firm to provide the presentation. Mr. Roth presented the audit report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Lee opened up the discussion for public comment.
No public comment was received from attendees or via email regarding this item.
Mayor Lee closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Lee called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Beckman) to accept the Town of Corte Madera Independent Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Thomas absent) in favor of the motion.
6.C. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of a Description of the Role of Council Liaison and Action by Mayor to Appoint Councilmembers to Serve as Liaisons to Town Advisory Bodies
Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn presented the staff report. Town Attorney Amy Ackerman assisted Vaughn and Wolff in answering 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 on the description of the role, Council was in agreement on the language, however, action on appointments was not taken as Council consented that it would be more appropriate to take action when the full council is present.
The appointments would be discussed and determined at the next Council meeting. Staff requested a formal vote on the approval of the description of the role.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Beckman/Casissa) to approve the description of council liaison as proposed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Thomas absent) in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Town Manager: He gave a brief update on the Town Hall Project. He announced that Council would be contacted to set a time to finish the Strategic Work Plan. He also mentioned the Board for the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) would be agendizing a discussion on approving funds for the Highway 101 Tamalpais Overcrossing Project.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Lee: He reported that he would be attending the Police Council and Fire Council meetings.
Vice Mayor Beckman: No report was provided.
Councilmember Casissa: He attended the Age-Friendly meeting, Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority meeting, Marin Transit Board meeting and the Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee meeting.
Councilmember Ravasio: She attended an orientation at TAM.
Councilmember Thomas: Not present to provide a report.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING February 7, 2023 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 4
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, February 21, 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 8:16PM to the next Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.