MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 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 21, 2023 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
Assistant Planner Tracy Hegarty
Administrative Analyst Lorena Barrera
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.A. Presentation from County of Marin Regarding the Model Reusable Foodware Ordinance and Request for Direction to Staff
Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn introduced the item and presented the staff report. Vaughn introduced Dana Armanino, Sustainability Principal Planner and Greg Pirie, Environmental Health Services Deputy Director, of the County of Marin and together they gave a presentation on the item and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Lee opened the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 5 individuals:
• Rhonda Kutter
• Jinesse Reynolds
• Chris Davis
• Renaud des Rosiers
• Jennifer Fujitani
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Council discussed the item and due to the additional questions that arose during the discussion and from the comments from the public, Mayor Lee directed staff to give members of the public a second opportunity to speak if desired.
Mayor Lee opened the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 5 individuals:
• Jim Greene
• Damon Stainbrook
• Chris Davis and daughter Charlotte
• Renaud des Rosiers
• Amy H.
Mayor Lee closed public comment.
Council continued to deliberate on the item and after further discussion, Council directed staff to continue research and bring back the item with more information on the differences between the mandated enforcements put on by the state and the differences between the request from the county. Furthermore, council asked for more information on this topic based on the feedback and discussion held on this item so that when this item is brought back, council could then provide more specific direction on this item.
Mayor Lee thanked staff and the presenters and moved on to the next item.
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/Beckman) to approve Consent Calendar items 4A – 4H.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Adopt Resolution No. 10/2023 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. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1027 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
4.C. Adopt Resolution No. 11/2023 Making a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for On-Sale Beer and Wine (On-Premise Consumption, Public Premises) at Total Wine and More 71 Tamal Vista Boulevard
4.D. Adopt Resolution No. 12/2023 (1) Endorsing the Central Marin Neighborhood Response Group Disaster Preparedness Drill, and (2) Allowing Three Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way from March 6, 2023 Through March 12, 2023 and October 30, 2023 Through November 5, 2023 Publicizing the Central Marin Neighborhood Response Group Disaster Preparedness Drill
4.E. Accept Accounts Payable Warrants for January, 2023
4.F. Accept Revenue and Expenditure Report for January, 2023
4.G. Approve Minutes of the January 27, 2023 Town Council Special Meeting
4.H. Approve Minutes of the February 7, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting February 21, 2023 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 13/2023 to (1) Rename the Planning & Building Department to Community Development Department; (2) Create a New Position Classification Titled Community Development Director, With a Salary Range of $13,858 to $16,846 Per Month; and (3) Amend Compensation Schedule C Department Head Employees, to Add New Position and Salary Range (This is a twomeeting item per Council Policy, introduced on February 7, 2023) Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and presented the staff report reminding Council that this item was introduced at the February 7th meeting.
Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• James Andrews
Mayor Lee closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Lee called for a motion:
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to adopt Resolution No. 13/2023 ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6.B. Discussion and Possible Action by the Mayor to Appoint Councilmembers to Fill the Role of Councilmember Liaison to Town Boards, Commissions and Committees Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn presented the staff report.
Mayor Lee clarified that this item was continued from the previous meeting and after further thought, decided that the appointments of liaisons should be as follows:
Mayor Lee as liaison for the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Vice Mayor Beckman as liaison for the Climate Action Committee Councilmember Casissa as liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Ravasio as liaison to the Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee Councilmember Thomas as liaison to the Flood Control Board Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• James Jordan
Mayor Lee closed public comment. No motion was necessary for this item. Mayor Lee moved on with the next item on the agenda.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Town Manager: He informed the council regarding the information that was in the Marin IJ regarding the Ross Valley Fire Department and he clarified that no decision or negotiations have been taking place. He added that the process is early and there are no details on what is taking place with Ross Valley Fire.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Lee: He attend the Central Marin Police Council and Fire Council meetings and was appointed Vice-Chair of the Fire Council.
Vice Mayor Beckman: He reported attending the Fire Council meeting and MCE meeting.
Councilmember Casissa: He attended the Age-Friendly meeting, Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority meeting, and Police Council meeting.
Councilmember Ravasio: No report was provided.
Councilmember Thomas: No report was provided.
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8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, March 7, 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 8:31PM to the next Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.