MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2024
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
FOR INTERVIEWS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Ravasio called the Special Meeting of the Town Council to order at the Town Council Chambers, 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA on May 21, 2024 at 5:39PM.
Councilmembers Present: Vice Mayor Ravasio, Councilmembers Casissa, Lee, and Thomas Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Beckman
Staff Present: Town Manager Adam Wolff
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barry
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEM 3 ONLY
Vice Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
The Town Council received emailed public comments from 3 individuals:
• Cheryl Longinotti
• Fran Rondeau
• Richard Kalish
Vice Mayor Ravasio closed public comment.
3. INTERVIEWS OF ADVISORY BODY APPLICANTS
A. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera introduced the item and presented the staff report. She explained the staff recommendation of making three appointments as follows:
• Appoint 2 people to 2 of the full terms
• Appoint 1 person to the vacant term
• Leave 1 position open for a youth member
Barrera added that staff plans to hold another round of recruitment specific to youth as there are interests by residents under the age of 18 to join other town committees.
Vice Mayor Ravasio proceeded with the interview process. The interview process used for each applicant included:
A. Opening Statement - one minute
May 21, 2024 Town Council Special Parks & Recreation Commission Interviews Meeting Minutes 2 This is your opportunity to share a little about yourself, your family, your involvement with any other organizations in town, etc., with the Council B. Three questions - two minutes each
1. What is it about this Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to the Commission?
2. What is your familiarity with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and what challenges do you see for Corte Madera Parks and Recreation in the next five years?
3. Corte Madera has many different types of residents, including, for example, families with young children, retirees with grown children, single people. As a Parks & Recreation commissioner, how would you balance the interests of these different groups?
C. Commitment Question – Yes or No Answer
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 4th Monday of each month, plus occasional special meetings as needed. Meetings begin at 6:30PM, run approximately 2 hours on average and Commissioners are required to attend in person. In addition to regular meeting attendance, Commission members are expected to read the agenda materials provided (typically posted the Friday prior to the meeting), and come prepared to discuss agenda items. Committee members may also participate in ad-hoc subcommittees that conduct research and/or outreach outside of meeting times.
Considering these expectations, do you feel you are able to commit to the term you are applying for on the Parks and Recreation Commission? D. Closing Statement (Optional) - one minute
Council interviewed the following individuals:
• Alden Miles
• Kim Baez
• Pati Stoliar
• Tim Rose
4. DELIBERATIONS AND APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANTS TO SERVE TERMS FOR THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Council deliberated on the interviews conducted for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Vice Mayor Ravasio called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Lee) to re-appoint Alden Miles and Tim Rose for a two year term beginning July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2026 and Pati Stoliar for the vacant term expiring on June 30, 2025.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-1 (Beckman absent) in favor of the motion.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Ravasio adjourned the meeting at 6:26PM to the Regular Sanitary District No. 2 Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.