MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2024
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
FOR INTERVIEWS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Beckman called the Special Meeting of the Town Council to order at the Town Council Chambers, 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA on June 18, 2024 at 5:40PM.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Beckman, Vice Mayor Ravasio, Councilmembers Casissa, Lee, and Thomas
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager Adam Wolff
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEM 3 ONLY
Mayor Beckman opened up the item for public comment.
No public comment was received via email or from in person or online attendees.
Mayor Beckman closed public comment.
3. INTERVIEWS OF ADVISORY BODY APPLICANTS
A. PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera introduced the item and announced that Andrew Rodgers withdrew his application for consideration. She added that that there is no official policy requiring in-person interviews and therefore, incumbent Valerie Boshoer provided responses in writing as she is out of the country and in a time zone eight hours ahead of California time. Her responses are available to the public via the Town website. Council accepted the written responses for incumbent Boshoer.
Council interviewed the following individuals:
• Margaret Bandel
• Daniel Kenney
The interview questions used for each applicant included:
A. Opening Statement - one minute
This is your opportunity to share a little about yourself, your family, your involvement with any other organizations in town, etc.,
June 18, 2024 Town Council Special Planning Commission Interview Meeting Minutes 2 B. Four questions - two minutes each
1. What motivated you to apply for the Planning Commission? What experience and expertise would you bring to the Commission and what do you hope to accomplish by your participation?
(Please include the following information in your response:
• Do you have any experience with design, architecture or construction? • Can you read architectural plans, schematics and drawings?)
2. Do you have any conflicts that may prevent you from making an unbiased decision concerning agenda items? Are you a member of any organizations that may influence your decisions?
3. Have you had an opportunity to work with the Community Development Department’s Planning Division on any projects or do you have an understanding about how land use decisions are made?
(Please include the following information in your response:
• Have you attended a Commission meeting in the past or reviewed any recent agendas or minutes?
• What challenges do you see the Planning Commission facing in the next several years?
• Are you familiar with the duties of a Planning Commissioner)
4. Please describe your strengths and weaknesses as it relates to being a Commissioner, and how would you describe your problem-solving style and strategies for dealing with difficult situations or decision-making in a public setting. (Please include the following information in your response:
• How would you reconcile your personal opinions and emotions should they conflict with the policies and regulations established by the Town? C. Closing Statement (Optional) - one minute
4. DELIBERATIONS AND APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANTS TO SERVE TERMS FOR THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Council deliberated on the interviews conducted for the Planning Commission. Mayor Beckman called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Thomas) to re-appoint Margaret Bandel, Valerie Boshoer and Daniel Kenney for two year terms beginning July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2026 ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Beckman adjourned the meeting at 6:08PM to the Regular Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.